JUNE 2026 RETIREE UPDATE
This information was self-reported by retirees on a survey in June 2026. In some cases, members preferred that email addresses not be shared. If you want to make any changes, please email wsura@wichita.edu
Terry Behrendt
Wichita KS • Retired 2010, College of Education
Traveling the world and caring for family members.
Nancy Bereman
Wichita KS • Retired 2013, Management, Associate Professor
Phillip Black
Wichita KS • Retired 2025, Music/Fine Arts, Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium
phillip.black@shockers.wichita.edu
Happy to be playing with Intrepid Brass Band, Delano Wind Ensemble, and Senseney
Community Band & volunteer time at Always and Furever animal sanctuary & cruise twice
a year.. busy as I want to be & NO meetings since I retired.
Elizabeth Clarkson
Wichita KS • Retired 2024, NIAR, Chief Statistician
Dianne C. Coleman
Wichita KS • Retired 2009, Provost's Office, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Budget and Operations
Enjoying time at my part-time job, time with family and some traveling.
Joan Corbin
Maize KS • Retired 2020, Library, Library Assistant II
L. Cory
Augusta KS • Retired 2018, NASA in Kansas (Aerospace Engineering), Program Coordinator
My son Steve remarried. The wedding was last fall in Los Vegas. It was attended by friends and families of Steve and Courtney.
John Dreifort
Wichita KS • Retired 2025, History, Professor
john.dreifort@shockers.wichita.edu
Gary Greenberg
Deerfield IL • Retired 2005, Psychology, Professor Emeritus
Fully retired now. My last professional contribution was a book (edited with Richard Lerner from Tufts) The Heredity Hoax: Challenging flawed genetic theories of human development
Shirley Hazen
Andover KS • Retired 2020, Health Professions - Nursing, Coordinator Online Nursing Education
Enjoying retirement doing gardening, spending time with family and friends.
Lou Heldman
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Strategic Communications, VP
New grandfather; Wichita Art Museum lover; struggling golfer
Jackie Horner
Frisco TX • Retired 2002, Dean’s Office Engineering, Office Specialist
Joseph Kleinsasser
Hillsboro KS • Retired 2020, Strategic Communications, Director of News and Media
Relations
nrmjkleinsasser@gmail.com
My wife and I are enjoying life together, celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary
on July 29, 2026. God is good! :)
I still write a sports column about twice a month for the Hillsboro Free Press. I
generally go to our local gym to work out about 5-6 days a week, and walk the dog
from 2-3 miles most days.
I still look at the faculty/staff email newsletter WSU Today, which is one of many
things I used to do in the Office of Strategic Communications. :)
Mary Koehn
Andover KS • Retired 2017, Nursing, Associate Professor
Mary.koehn@wichita.edu
Some travel, quilting, 2 book clubs, docent at Ulrich Museum of Art, grandchildren
activities
Dale Krebbs
Wichita KS • Retired 1975, Business, Marketing Instructor
Retired from formal business, but active with the Experimental Aviation Association
, Chapter 88 Wichita, providing photographic coverage of each E.A.A. Fly-In event
plus photos of individual owned aircraft.
Mike Lamb
Hesston KS • Retired 2023, WSU Foundation, Vice President
Foursheep@cox.net
In retirement, I continue to assist a few area nonprofits in planned giving consulting,
e.g. training for their staff and donor education. My wife and I enjoy following
our grandchildren in their activities and an expanded travel schedule. While I miss
my WSU colleagues, I don’t miss the alarm clock or frequent visits to the gas station
with my commute.
Linda Matney
Wichita KS • Retired 2016, Accounts Payable, Supervisor
Ljmatney@yahoo.com
I am retired. I still attend Shocker Baseball, Softball and Basketball Games. Go Shox!
On occasion I go to watch the Wind Surge. Lunches with friends and work out at the
gym. No, I’m not buff but it keeps me stronger and able to do more things.
Kenneth Miller, Lee's Summit MO
Retired 2016, Mathematics, Professor
kenngm47@gmail.com
Linda M. Mitchell
LeClaire IA • Retired 2012, Dept of Curriculum & Instruction, Professor
lindamitchellphd@gmail.com
I live in LeClaire, Iowa - close to family. I currently serve on the LeClaire Library
Board of Trustees, and as a liturgist at my church. I attend grandchildren's events/activities,
travel, garden, and create quilts.
Pennie Myers
Leawood KS • Retired 2014, Training and Technology Team (T3), Manager of online Curriculum
pennie.myers@outlook.com
Darryl Neighbor
Wichita KS • Retired 2005, Educational Talent Search, Assistant Director
dar2glo@yahoo.com
I am currently learning how to live as a single person. My wife of 64 years passed
on Memorial Day 2025. I am doing some DoorDash, some wood carving and spending time
with family. My oldest son passed on April 26. Exactly eleven months to the day after
his mother. I serve on the food pantry at Hillside Christian Church and co-host a
Grief Share program.
Becky North
Wichita KS • Retired 2018, IT, Applications Training Manager
beckynorth232@gmail.com
After retiring, my son and I started a business to display and sell his original fine
art and prints! Encore Arts, LLC (https://www.encoreartsllc.com)
Matthew Peek
Park City KS • Retired 2017, NIAR, Eng.
mapeek@gmail.com
Watching grandchildren grow up. Substitute teaching in USD 262, USD 439. Some travel.
Enjoying living?
Cynthia (Cindy) Richburg
Wichita KS • Retired 2026, CSD, Professor/AuD Program Coordinator
cindyrichburg316@gmail.com
Since I just retired at the end of May, I've been mostly traveling and getting my
home office set up. Just went to see friends and family in Missouri, Tennessee, and
North Carolina for two weeks. I love being retired!
Kamran Rokhsaz
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Aerospace Engineering, Professor
kamranrokhsaz@gmail.com
My wife and I are enjoying our retirement with walks, cardio classes, occasional travel,
and afternoon naps! But we are also dealing with aches and pains of aging. Also,
I am doing a bit of consulting.
Patsy Selby
Wichita KS • Retired 2016, WSU Foundation, VP for Administration and Finance
patsy.selby@wichita.edu
Serving on the WSU Retirees Association board. I learned to play bridge and play at
least twice a week.
Randy Sessions
Derby KS • Retired 2023, University Police Department, Police Technology Specialist
randy.sessions@sbcglobal.net
My wife is still working at WSUTech, so we're tied to her schedule, but we have dabbled
in a bit of traveling with two cruises, so far, a trip to Guam for my 50th HS reunion,
California for 10 days, Yellowstone, and a few weekend trips tossed in.
Martha Shawver
Wichita and Jalisco MX • Retired 2011, Nursing, Academic Affairs, Senior Associate
Provost
martha.shawver@wichita.edu
Have home in MX and spend about half time there when health permits. This summer
will also be cruising from Venice to Barcelona. Have two mini-Schnauzers which keep
me active and busy.
Marti Smith
Wichita KS • Retired 2024, School of Criminal Justice, Professor
marthajanesmithii@gmail.com
Betty A. Sullivan
Wichita KS • Retired 1999, Nursing, Assistant Professor
bettywsutx@gmail.com
I am involved with following members of my Sunday School Class, serving in the Daughters
of the American Revolution as officer, singing with the Golden Oldies group at Larksfield
Place in Health Care and Assisted Living.
Arlene Thomas
Wichita KS • Retired 2021, Barton School of Business Dean’s Office, Assistant Dean
for Budgets and Advisor, Barton School Dean’s Ambassadors
arlene.thomas@shockers.wichita.edu
Karen Tones
Andover KS • Retired 2010, Department of Sociology
katwsu@gmail.com
Karen Wilson
Wichita KS • Business Student Success Center, Office Manager
Wsu07mom@yahoo.com
Enjoying time with husband, daughter, and granddaughters.
This information below was self-reported by retirees on a survey distributed to WSURA members June 1, 2025, and recorded here exactly as it was provided by them on the survey. In some cases, members preferred that locations and email addresses not be shared. If you want to make any changes, please email wsura@wichita.edu.
Belinda Bishop
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Legal Assistant, General Counsel’s Office
Enjoying traveling to visit family and working on hobbies
Deborah Buller
Wichita KS • Retired 2019, Executive Assistant to President, WSU Foundation
John Calabro
Wichita KS • Retired 2024, Admissions Officer, Graduate School
Living the good life
Chad Clark
Wichita KS • Retired 2022, WSU Foundation, Director of Development Planned Giving
I recently accepted the position of Interim Executive Director for the Maize Community Foundation
Dianne Coleman
Colwich KS • Retired 2009, Office of the Provost, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs and Budget
Spend time working part-time jobs earning extra income to support my traveling habits. My three sons live in Oklahoma City, Greenville, Texas and Sudbury, Ontario, Canada which provides lots of traveling opportunities. I’ve volunteered for the American Red Cross as a Shelter Manager and trainer, my church and other organizations along the way. I quilted my way through COVID, donating 150 quilts. I keep busy and love hanging out with family and friends.
Joan Corbin
Ponca City OK • Retired 2020, WSU Library, Library Assistant
Reitha Deiter
Derby KS • Retired 2021, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Full Teaching Professor
My husband and I travel and work on our house. I also spend time with my grandchildren and work with dyslexic kids on reading and phonics. I feel like I’m almost as busy as when I was working!
Connie Dietz
Wichita KS • Retired 2017, Career Development Center, Executive Director
Eunice Doman
Lexington NC • Retired 2016, Modern and Classical Languages, Associate Professor
I sing in Lexington Choral Society and my church choir. I am active in 2 book clubs, finally reading mainly in English. Recent travel includes Savannah, Georgia, and visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Italy. I love working jigsaw puzzles.
Orpha Duell
Wichita KS • Retired 2007, Counseling, Educational and School Psychology, Professor
I focus on keeping healthy, maintaining contact with friends by meeting them for lunch and participating in a book club, and helping to care for my ex-husband who is disabled. I have very little time left to take on additional activities.
Ellie Duram
Wichita KS • Retired 2002, Engineering Dean’s Office
I did temporary work on campus from 2002-2020. Because of Covid and the update to the Banner system, I stopped working at age 80. My activities include playing bridge, going to plays, and reading.
Lori Evans
Wellington KS • Retired 2022, OneStop, OneStop Specialist/Academic Advisor
I moved to Oklahoma when I took early retirement to help out my sister and brother-in-law. However, I met a man and fell in love a year later, and we purchased a house here in Wellington that was built in 1900. We refurbished the entire house and were very proud of how it turned out. Unfortunately, on March 4th our house caught on fire so we have to do it all over again but thank goodness someone else is doing all the work this time. We both love to fish so we purchased a boat and a camper and spend as much time at the lake as we can. We both still work part time but will hopefully fully retire in a few years. Enjoying life to its fullest!!
Robert Feleppa
Wichita KS • Retired 2022, Philosophy Department, Professor
Gary Greenberg
Evanston IL • Retired 2005, Psychology Department, Professor Emeritus
With the recent publication of my final professional contribution, my 10th book, The Heredity Hoax (Taylor Francis, Edited with Richard Lerner of Tufts Univ) I am finally fully retired. I am VP of a Residents Only Assembly at Trulee Evanston, a senior living facility I live at with my wife of 24 years, Patricia.
Alan Highland
Wichita KS • Retired 2008, Physical Plant, Physical Plant Supervisor
Alicia Huckstadt
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, School of Nursing Graduate Program, Professor and Graduate Program Director
Remarried after two years of widowhood. Enjoying international and national travel, social dancing, exploring nature, book clubs, card playing clubs, local events, health presenter to groups, maintaining national certification as a family nurse practitioner and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Judith Johnson
Albuquerque NM • Retired 2009, History Department, Associate Professor
I live in Albuquerque New Mexico. My children and grandchildren are relatively close to where I live.
Brenda Johnson
Affordsburg, WV • Retired 2017, University Computing, Academic Support Programmer
Mike Lamb
Hesston KS • Retired 2023, WSU Foundation, Vice President
In retirement, I have been assisting a few area nonprofits with fundraising, reading more and traveling more with family. I miss work colleagues, but do not miss the alarm clock and regular visits to the gas station related to my 70-mile round trip commute.
Shirley Lefever
Wichita KS • Retired 2025, Academic Affairs, Executive Vice President and Provost
I’m still adjusting to the retired lifestyle, but I’ve been focusing more on my family and spending time with my mother and daughters. I’ve also been doing a little traveling, most recently completing a road trip to the Grand Canyon with my daughters.
Pam Martin
Topeka KS • Retired 2018, School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor
We retired to Topeka (where I grew up) to be closer to family and live in a smaller community with excellent healthcare. Things we enjoy include gardening, the annual Sunflower Music Festival at Washburn University and travel--especially to national parks (we take our grandchildren) and specifically Burntside Lodge near Ely, MN. I've made a bit of progress on writing a memoir to document my travels and travails as the daughter of two US Air Force pilots. Currently I'm working with Arlington National Cemetery to secure a memorial headstone and service for my birth father whose plane was lost at sea during the Korean War.
Jack McCormick
Kechi KS • Retired 2004, Chemistry Department, Professor
Live on 6 acres of trees, weeds, ticks, coyotes, work, and quietness with only two near neighbors. Yes, this is in far north Kechi, believe it or not. We lived in the county until 2004 when we got annexed, unfortunately. Closest friends are former WSU guys..Ralph Peters (Biology)and Pawan Kahol (Physics). Both now live out of the State, sad to say, but we have managed to stay in touch. I have two kids who live too far away to suit me. Daughter (retired,) and her two kids live in Seattle. Son lives in Tucson and still works at U. of AZ. Since retiring I have done a lot of woodworking and have built about 75% of our furniture. Now piddling around and trying once again to learn a little polite Spanish to add to the 'impolite' lingo I learned while growing up with Mexican kids in the Texas panhandle. My wife and I have traveled a lot, both domestically and internationally. Been to Ireland twice. Where else would you expect a guy named McCormick to go? I am a dog lover and have owned a pup for at least the last 50 years. Currently have a disabled guy who keeps us pinned down more than we would like, but he is worth it. Hasta Luego!
Lou Medvene
Wichita KS • Retired 2018, Psychology Department, Professor
I've been active in the WSU Retiree Association, helping with programming. And, I've been trying to keep up with the research in my field, which is related to aging and health/mental health issues. I've also been active in going to musical events and playing/reviving an old interest in the clarinet.
Linda Mitchell
LeClaire, IA • Retired 2012, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Professor
Library Board Trustee, church service work, volunteer work for homeless, consulting with area schools. Enjoying life by the Mississippi River.
Susan Norton
Haysville, KS • Retired 2021, Office of Adult Learning, Director
After retiring, I finished my term on the Haysville School Board then worked for 3 years on the Haysville Education Foundation. Have turned the foundation over to a new board and am looking for my next challenge.
Martin Perline
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Economics Department, Professor
Love retirement, even though I loved my job. Retirement permits one to do as one pleases. Aside from visiting with friends in Wichita, we enjoy travel — especially cruising — it's easy.
Randy Pulec
Rose Hill KS • Physical Plant, Director Facility Maintenance
Enjoying home repairs, lawn maintenance, riding and rebuilding antique and collectable bicycles, spending time with 3 grandchildren, and traveling and other recreation with my lovely wife Jeanne Raitt.
Diane Quantic
Derby KS • Retired 2007, English Department, Associate Professor Emeritus
My husband Bruce died in Feb. 2024. I am planning to move to Saratoga Springs, NY where my daughter lives within the year (by summer 2026). I still spend three months in the summer at my Colorado cabin.
Kamran Rokhsaz
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Aerospace Engineering, Professor
Enjoying retirement, although I am still working a little as a consultant.
Francis Rokosz
Bel Aire KS • Retired 2018, Human Performance Studies, Associate Professor and Director, Physical Education Activities Program
As little as possible.
Julie Scherz
Wichita KS
Retired 2020, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Associate Professor and Chair
julie.scherz@shockers.wichita.edu
I have become active with several volunteer experiences, playing duplicate bridge, reading and travel. Enjoying being active with the activities of the WSU Retiree Association
Marlo Schommer-Aikins
Wichita KS • Retired 2020, Counseling, Educational, and School Psychology Department, Professor, Educational Psychology
I am simply exploring a few things such as church choir and piano lessons. I never had music lessons as a child. That means reading music and hitting the right notes is a big challenge. However, it is fun.
Patsy Selby
Wichita KS • Retired 2016, WSU Foundation, VP Finance and Administration
Recently I learned how to play bridge. I have remained on the board of Women of WSU until June 30. I am joining the board of the WSU Retiree Association July 1.
Martha Shawver
Wichita KS and Mexico • Retired 2011, Office of Academic Affairs and Nursing, Senior Associate Provost
For the past 6 1/2 years we spent adding an addition to our Mexico home. We are integrated into the Mexican life where we live for 3 months in the summer and 3 months in the winter. We have taken many tours to various parts of Mexico including Copper Canyon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City, Guanajuato, Zacatecas , Querreterro, San Miguel de Allende and others. We love the Mexico sites and culture. In Wichita we spend most of our time going to Dr appointments. Catching up with friends, and relaxing We also have done some European cruises since retirement. We have two miniature schnauzers that keep us active.
Betty Sherwood
Derby KS • Retired 2020, WSU Library Interlibrary Loan, Office Assistant
Enjoying my 15-month-old miniature schnauzer, my church friends, my neighbors and my family.
Nancy McCarthy Snyder
Retired 2016, Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, Director and Associate Professor
nancy.mccarthy-snyder@wichita.edu
Preparing to move to Minnesota (twin Cities) to be near family.
Deborah Soles
Eastborough KS • Retired 2016, Philosophy Department, Professor
Visiting our condo in Taos, knitting, cooking, reading, research and publishing.
Michael Sperlazza
Andover KS • Retired 2019, Postal Services, Director
Traveling is what I’m up to.
Linda Starkey
Wichita KS • Retired 2022, School of Performing Arts, College of Fine Arts, Director, School of Performing Arts and Associate Professor
Teaching classes for Lifelong Learning, Music Director for Forum Theatre, WSURA Planning Committee, President, Performing Arts Angels
John Dewey Stewart
Park City KS • Retired 2018, WSU Libraries, Stacks Manager
Betty Sullivan
Wichita KS • Retired 1999, School of Nursing, Assistant Professor, Interim Chairperson
I live at Larksfield Place on 29th Street in Wichita, KS. I do follow-up with people in my Sunday School Class for health issues at Central Christian Church. I love to travel and am enjoying traveling in a 25 ft Airstream Atlas with my second husband James Terry , an Aeronautical Engineer, retired from Beech Aircraft. My first husband, pediatrician Dr. Leonard Sullivan died in 2019.
Arlene Thomas
Wichita KS • Retired 2021, Barton School of Business Dean’s Office, Assistant Dean for Budgets and Advisor, Barton School Dean’s Ambassadors
I am enjoying retirement by spending time with Larry, Bugzy, family, and friends.
Peggy Ward
Trinity FL • Retired 2020, FREDS
Working for holding company in Florida as CFO, as I only retired from teaching. Still travel with friends to see Shocks play basketball!
John Wilson
Wichita KS • Retired 2007, College of Education, Professor Emeritus
Retired three times, always returning to supervise elementary classroom teachers. Forty years + on the WSU faculty was the most rewarding, demanding, and responsible experience imaginable. I continue to identify with WSU with pride and respect!
Mike Wood
Cherryvale KS • Retired 2015, Media Resources Center/KMUW Director
My wife, Margaret, and I retired to my family's 145-year-old farm in Southeast Kansas. Margaret, an Assistant to the Dean of WSU's Graduate School, died in 2020. I have continued playing piano for school and churches and am a volunteer Board member for the local history museum.