Bryce Cunningham, ’58 DVM, North Liberty, Iowa, died on May 15 at 87. Cunningham explored veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota, but the hands-on experience of birthing a calf shifted his focus to biochemistry. Cunningham taught biochemistry for 23 at Kansas State University. In addition to his professorship, Cunningham subcontracted to do independent research for pharmaceutical firms. He went on to found Bio-Research Products Inc., which he sold upon his retirement in 2013.

Richard Carlson, ‘54 BA ‘58 DVM, ‘66 MD, ‘91 MBA, passed away on July 17, 2020 at Family Life Memory Care in Nampa, ID after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. After practicing as a veterinarian for several years, he went back to medical school, earning his MD degree from the University of Minnesota in 1966. Then later he earned an MBA degree from Eastern University near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1991. He also envisioned and co-founded the Evergreen Surgical Center in Kirkland, Washington. Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Carlson, his two daughters, LuAnn Carlson, and Marcy Carlson (Tim Smeeding), and a grandson.

Richard Carlson, ‘54 BA ‘58 DVM, ‘66 MD, ‘91 MBA, passed away on July 17, 2020 at Family Life Memory Care in Nampa, ID after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. After practicing as a veterinarian for several years, he went back to medical school, earning his MD degree from the University of Minnesota in 1966. Then later he earned an MBA degree from Eastern University near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1991. He also envisioned and co-founded the Evergreen Surgical Center in Kirkland, Washington. Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Carlson, his two daughters, LuAnn Carlson, and Marcy Carlson (Tim Smeeding), and a grandson.

Richard Carlson, ‘54 BA ‘58 DVM, ‘66 MD, ‘91 MBA, passed away on July 17, 2020 at Family Life Memory Care in Nampa, ID after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. After practicing as a veterinarian for several years, he went back to medical school, earning his MD degree from the University of Minnesota in 1966. Then later he earned an MBA degree from Eastern University near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1991. He also envisioned and co-founded the Evergreen Surgical Center in Kirkland, Washington. Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Carlson, his two daughters, LuAnn Carlson, and Marcy Carlson (Tim Smeeding), and a grandson.

Wendell Peden, ’53 DVM, San Antonio, Tex., died June 23, 2020 at 94. Prior to receiving his DVM, Peden served in the U.S. Army as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army of Occupation in Japan. He went on to co-found Black Hills Animal Hospital with fellow CVM alum George Twitero, DVM. Peden was especially interested in bovine and bison genetics, and was the proud owner of a genetically pure bison herd. He was very active in the veterinary community as a Life Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, of which he was the President for a year. Peden also won the Veterinarian of the Year Award in 1978. He is survived by four children; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Harold Leo Strandberg, ’54 DVM, died  March 31, 2020 at 92. Strandberg served in the US Navy prior to receiving his DVM. Afterwards he served in the US Army for 30 years, first serving as the Veterinary Corp officer in Special Forces in Vietnam while also becoming a member of the Airborne Special Forces Green Beret. He then went on to teach veterinary science in Bangkok, Thailand for three years. After his second tour in Vietnam, Strangberg moved to Wisconsin to be closer to his twin brother, and help with spay and neuter surgeries at his veterinary clinic. He ended his career in the Army as the Chief of Veterinary Activities at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wa. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; five children; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Beverly Halter.

Richard J. Nolden, ’56 DVM, Detroit Lakes, Minn., died August 2, 2019 at 86. When he wasn’t practicing veterinary medicine, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He is survived by his sister, Sidney Ann Helmer; three children; and eight grandchildren.

Milton L. Pietz, ’53 DVM, Ankeny, Iowa, died May 6, 2020 at 93. After receiving his DVM, Pietz worked in private practice as well as in federal meat inspection. He is survived by his four children; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

John C. Gregg, ’59 DVM, Cherokee, Ia., died January 9, 2018 at 93.