father, David, and his sister, Amy. Danielle L. Czyzewski ’17 known to her loved ones as Dani, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2023, in Shiloh, IL, at the age of 28. Jason M. Schroedel ’18 died unexpectedly on Mar. 22, 2023, at home in Eugene, Oregon. He earned a master’s degree with honors in Occupational Therapy. Faculty and Friends of Carroll Jeanne Louise (Zoellner) Grosskopf passed away at Wausau Manor on Mar. 7, 2024. Jeanne is survived by children, Kelly (Barb) Grosskopf, Kurt (Anita Wobst) Grosskopf and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin and wife, Laura. Jeanne was married to Quinten Clark Grosskopf, professor emeritus, who passed away on Mar. 9, 2024. Quinten C. Grosskopf associate professor emeritus of mathematics from 1966-1995, passed away on Mar. 9, 2024, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point Teacher’s College in 1956 and began his teaching career at Stratford High School teaching Mathematics. It was while in Stratford he met his wife, Jeanne Louise Zoellner and they had 3 children; Kelly (Barb) Grosskopf, Kevin (Laurel) Grosskopf (both deceased) and Kurt Grosskopf. He then completed coursework at the University of WisconsinMadison, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, and the University of Missouri. He graduated with a master’s in mathematics and began to teach college math at Keokuk Junior College in Keokuk, IA from 1961 to 1966. Always the teacher, he then accepted a position as an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Carroll University. While in Waukesha, he was active in his church, enjoyed bowling with friends and wife, and supporting his 3 children’s activities. His vegetable garden in Waukesha was always a place to relax, get some exercise and share it’s spoils with friends and neighbors. He remained at Program) inter-term courses that have been formative for many Carroll students. Glenn and his wife, Ruth, were active in their Waukesha ommunity. Founding members in 1962 of the Waukesha Council on Human Relations (now the Equal Opportunity Commission), they organized a city-wide fair housing campaign and helped establish groups that continue to serve Waukesha today, including La Casa de Esperanza, Hebron House and Plowshare. In his teaching, Glenn introduced the first Black, Chicano, Native American and Third World Literature courses at Carroll, and he led students in immersive cross-cultural learning experiences to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, Rust College in Mississippi, and the Ecumenical Institute in Chicago. Glenn was active in several regional academic groups that fostered incorporating ethnic studies and social justice into teaching, and he and Ruth were involved in the Society for Values in Higher Education for many years. Glenn’s conscientious teaching style meant many late-night hours preparing for class and reading hand-written student papers. He team-taught several Wilderness Studies courses that included canoeing in the Boundary Waters, and he portaged canoes as handily as students a third his age. Glenn particularly loved mountainclimbing, and at age 71, he was the eldest of an inter-generational group of Carroll students and faculty who trekked the mountains of Nepal. He is survived by many relatives and friends. Rochelle “Shelly” E. Wisner passed away on Oct. 12, 2023, after suffering from ovarian cancer. With her keen sense of color, she became an impressive artist using mainly oils and pastels. With that artistry, she beautified and brought joy to her husband, David ’68. In addition to David, Shelly is survived by her daughters, Heather (Louis) Cadavid and Heidi McMurry, sister, Roxanne Davis and other relatives and friends. Carroll until his retirement in 1995, retiring as an Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. After retirement he and his wife Jeanne moved to Rib Mountain to be closer to both sides of the family. He enjoyed time with family and friends, gardening on the the family farm in Bowler, traveling to his son’s various duty stations. He was an avid Civil War and opera buff, always reading and listening to a variety of opera music when he could. Nancy Halloran Cuppage, age 90, died peacefully in her dreams on Dec. 4, 2023. Beloved mother of Michael (Cindy) Halloran, Pamela (Sidney) Adema and stepmother of Meredith (Scott) Sawyer, Carolyn Cuppage and Janet Cuppage. Donna Joy (Franke) Hupe of Sister Bay, died peacefully on Mar. 27, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on Nov. 16, 1938, Donna lived a life marked by family, community, and a variety of interests. Donna served as a librarian at Carroll after obtaining her master’s degree. She is survived by husband, Don; daughters, Dawn (Gary) Klein, Cheryl Hupe-Hoefert (Eric) and Margaret Hupe; sister, Roberta Bataldan (Gary) and other family and friends. Elizabeth “Betsy” (Danielson) Janssen, on Apr. 9, 2024, surrounded by family, peacefully entered eternal life at age 83. Betsy is survived by her husband, Leon; children, Jodi (Jim) Jacobson, Jay (Barb) Janssen and David (Jen Kolesar) Janssen and other relatives and friends. Dale A. Knutson of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023, at the age of 91. Dale is survived by his wife, Gay, children Laura (Joe) Koenig, Richard, Julia ‘88 (Tim) Rupnow, Marcia Kafura ‘91, brother Robert (Marge) and other relatives and friends. Judith A. Lichucki passed away, no obituary could be found. Barbara (JoAnn) Payne peacefully departed this world on Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by cherished loved ones at home. JoAnn was a 35-year dedicated employee at Carroll , retiring in 2015. Her nurturing spirit and genuine kindness created a welcoming atmosphere wherever she went. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Sandy Anderson-Payne), siblings, Richard (Phyllis) Erickson, Beth (Monte) Cole, Alan (Jeanette) Erickson and other family members. Paul Alan Roys professor emeritus of physics from 1961-1989, a dedicated professor and esteemed chairman of the physics department, departed from this world on Oct. 24, 2023, at the remarkable age of 97. Paul’s life was a testament to a deep love for the pursuit of knowledge, a commitment to education, and a profound sense of family. He left an indelible mark on the academic community and the countless students he mentored. Paul’s legacy as an educator, a mentor, and a loving family man will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of all those he touched. James “Jim” A. Sewrey passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 96. James became an internationally known Percussion Educator, Music Director and Percussion Instructor. He was a charter member of American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA) and founding member and author of Percussive Arts Society. Jim was a recipient of the Milwaukee Civic Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the Al and Gladys Wright Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received ASBDA’s highest honor - the Edwin Frankel Goldman Award. His is survived by his children, Jacques, Robin, James L., Bridget (John) Rohde, Heather and other family members. Monica Anne (Sramek) Traversone passed away on Jan. 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ken Traversone ’70, daughter Amy TraversoneKalkwarf (Ben) and many other relatives and friends. Dr. Glenn A. Van Haitsma, professor emeritus of English from 1958-1993, passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 97. In 1958, Glenn accepted a position in the English Department at Carroll where he would remain for his teaching career. Glenn became a highly respected member of the faculty, serving as the first Faculty President, pioneering a core curriculum of interdisciplinary studies, and launching the popular NCEP (New Cultural Experience PIONEERS F1RST | Fall 2024 35
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