Joseph “Doc” McGlynn, ’60 DVM, Gay Mills, Wis., died on Oct. 31, 2021, at 92. McGlynn and his wife settled down in Soldiers Grove, Wis., in 1960, and there he practiced as a veterinarian until his retirement in 1996. He was an avid reader, and his favorite books to read were biographies, poetry, and Russian literature. McGlynn is survived by his wife Barb; his three children; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and his nephew. 

Ivan Berg, ’60 DVM, West Fargo, N.D., died on Dec. 2, 2021, at 87. He worked for a short time in private practice before starting a long career at North Dakota State University, where he worked from 1965 to his retirement in 1997. Berg spent 27 of those 31 years in the university’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. He is survived by his wife, Janice; three daughters; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother; cousins; and many nieces and nephews. 

Ed Pavek, ’63 DVM, Minnetonka, Minn., died on Oct. 22, 2021, at 87. After working at a couple of veterinary practices, Pavek and his wife Jane opened the Pavek Animal Hospital in 1978 and ran it until his retirement in 2019. He is survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren.

Loyal “Doc” Monson, ’69 DVM, Plum City, Wis., died on April 9, 2021, at age 81. Before starting his veterinary career, Monson served abroad in the U.S. Army for a few years. Upon returning stateside, he obtained his DVM and opened a large animal practice in Plum City, where he served the surrounding farms for more than 40 years until his retirement in 2010. Monson is survived by his two children, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, two siblings, several nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Douglas Mason, ’69 DVM, Chippewa Falls, Wis., died on May 9 at age 75. Mason entered private practice following his graduation from veterinary school but went on to spend most of his veterinary career working for the USDA as an inspector for meat processing plants. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Army and the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring with a rank of colonel. Mason is survived by his wife, Cheryl; three children; nine grandchildren; two brothers; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Rodney Neubert, ’61 DVM, Fairfield, Calif., died on June 9, 2021, at age 88.

Marcus R. Berg, ’69 DVM, Rochester, died on November 8, 2020, at 76. Berg started his career practicing veterinary medicine in Fairmont, Minn., where he met his beloved wife, Susan. He eventually purchased the Sleepy Eye Veterinary Clinic after practicing in Fairmont, Clarks Grove, and Tracy. His interest in small animals and the Arizona sun led him to the Phoenix area in 1996, where he provided pet care before eventually retiring in 2007. He is survived by his wife, two children, three grandchildren, four brothers, and many nieces and nephews.

John Melancon, ’68 DVM, St. Cloud, died on October 30, 2020, at 77. Melancon owned a veterinary clinic in Sauk Center, Minn., for many years and then went on to work in veterinary pharmaceuticals. He retired from Merck/Merial in 2003. When not travelling the globe with his wife, Nancy, he enjoyed spending time with his adored children and grandchildren, playing bridge, fishing, and hunting. Melancon is survived by his wife, five children, brother, two sisters, and seven grandchildren.

Don Minnick, ’63 DVM, Richland, Wash., died on November 14, 2020, at 84. Minnick was a co-founder of the Moffat Minnick Animal Hospital in Kent, Wash., where he practiced for 33 years. He loved caring for all types of animals and treasured getting to know his clients. Following his retirement, Minnick volunteered for and supported several charitable causes, including helping the homeless and ministering to prisoners. He is survived by his wife Joan, three children, two sisters, his grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.