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.

Joe Poindexter, ’66 DVM, Ree Heights, S. Dak., died June 26, 2020 at 78. Poindexter’s love for animals started at a young age on his family’s ranch, where he eventually went on to raise his own family. His favorite part of veterinary medicine was getting to work with and learn from all of his clients. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; five children; and many grandchildren. 

Steven Cassel, ’74 DVM, Post Falls, Id., died May 8, 2020 at 70. Cassel grew up on a large family farm that instilled in him a passion for the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. He is survived by two brothers and a sister.

Bradford C. Yoho, ’68 DVM, died March 11, 2020 at 84. Yoho co-founded the Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic and Stillwater Veterinary Clinic. When not working, Yoho trained and showed hunting dogs, and also bred, trained, and raced Thoroughbred horses. He is survived by his wife, Carole; two children; four grandchildren; and a brother.

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.

John W. Reynolds, ’84 DVM, South Milwaukee, Wis., died February 7, 2017 at 65. Reynolds spent the majority of his career working at Cudahy Veterinary Clinic, and shared his love of animals with his daughter, who went on to pursue a career in veterinary medicine as well. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; and two children.

Paul L. Veum, ’71 DVM, Port Charlotte, Fla., died December 4, 2012 at 66. After receiving his DVM he started his own practice, Veum Veterinarians, with his brother, Cedric. Veum also served as the Wisconsin State Vice President. He is survived by his wife, Carol; brothers David and Cedric; two children; and two grandchildren.