Fred "Will" Willard Carlson, ’57 DVM, Forest Lake, Minn., died on Feb. 14, 2021, at 89. Upon graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Carlson set up a small and large animal practice in Forest Lake. He was known to residents as “Doc Carlson.” He also farmed and planned conservation-focused housing developments. Will was preceded in death by his first wife, son, two brothers, one sister, one grandson, one daughter-in-love, and one son-in-law. He is survived by his wife Jeanette, four sons, his daughter, and his sister, a daughter-in-love, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

William Zwiener, ’55 DVM, St. Cloud, died on November 9, 2020, at 92. Zwiener practiced veterinary medicine into his 80s and was able to help many animals and meet many wonderful people—many of whom became good friends. He also was passionate about Boys State, a summer leadership camp where he served as a counselor or director for 65 years. Zwiener is survived by four children and 10 grandchildren.

Jack Lambert, ’58 DVM, Wolf Point, Mont., died on December 1, 2020, at 86. Lambert started a private practice in Townsend, Mont., often performing spaying and neutering on the ironing board in the kitchen. In 1961, his family moved to Wolf Point, and Lambert accepted a job with the USDA as a veterinarian, working with the agency until his retirement in 1992. He is survived by five children, a niece and nephew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchild.

Harold Leo “Bud” Strandberg, ’54 DVM, Tacoma, Wash., died on March 31, 2020, at 92. Strandberg worked for the state of Minnesota upon graduating with his veterinary degree, but after two years, he was activated as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Army with the rank of colonel. Standberg went to work for the United States Department of Agriculture and retired after 20 years at age 71. Strandberg is survived by his wife, Ginger, five children, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, his sister, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

John B. Gratzek ’56 DVM, Athens, Ga., died on November 22, 2020, at 89. Gratzek began his veterinary career in Ames, Iowa, before moving to Athens, Ga., in 1966, where he became professor and head of medical microbiology at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. His field of expertise was aquatic medicine, and he often encouraged fellow veterinarians to learn more about treating fish and other aquatic animals. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, four children, and seven grandchildren.

Thomas Wanous, ’59 DVM, Minneapolis, died on October 17 at 84. After earning his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Minnesota, Wanous joined the U.S. Army and served as a captain in France. He worked with local churches in Kenya and other East African countries to provide veterinary care and community support workshops. He returned to veterinary practice in Minnesota in the 1980s. Wanous is survived by his wife, Bette; his brother; five children; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Robert Steinkraus Jr., ’53 DVM, Milwaukee, Wis., died on May 15 at 90. He began his career of caring for animals as a "kennel boy" at a local animal hospital. Steinkraus went on to co-found the Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic in Wauwatosa, Wis. He also served as chair of the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board from 1975 to 1980. He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

William Pritchard, ’53 PhD, Davis, Calif., died on October 18 at 95. He served as dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for 20 years from 1962 to 1982. He participated in international consulting for agricultural research and development programs for the Rockefeller Foundation. He was awarded the University of Minnesota Outstanding Award in 1976.

Charles Extrand, ’59 DVM, Brainerd, Minn., died on June 23 at 89. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard and spent three years serving in the U.S. Army. Exstrand had multiple careers, including two as a veterinarian—retiring first at 62 and then again at 80. He remained active in the National Guard his entire life, retiring in 1990 with the rank of colonel. Exstrand is survived by his wife Norma Jean; his sister, Rae Anne; three children; and four grandchildren.