Alan Vogen, ’65 DVM, Lakeville, Minn., died on May 4, 2023, at the age of 83. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and many friends.

Donald Dachel, ’60 DVM, Chippewa Falls, Wis., died on June 26, 2023 at age 88. Upon graduating, Dachel began practicing at the Chippewa Veterinary Clinic in Chippewa Falls. He continued his practice there until 1980 and ultimately retired from veterinary medicine in 1995. Dachel is survived by his four children, four grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Edward Larson, ‘56 DVM, Watertown S.D., died on April 22, 2023, at age 90. Larson practiced veterinary medicine from 1956 to 2022. Throughout his career, he was involved in 4-H, endurance races, and horse shows, as well as volunteering services to the local zoo and animal shelter. He is survived by his wife, Anne; five children; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers; a sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Melvin M. Prantner ’76 DVM, Fall River, Wis., died on April 29, 2023, at age 76. Prantner was a large animal veterinarian for many years before completing a master’s degree in veterinary pathology and going to work for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. He is survived by his four children, two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives and friends.

Charles “Chuck” Gibson, ’61, DVM, Rice Lake, Wis., died on June 2, 2022, at the age of 89. Gibson built a veterinary practice in Elbow Lake, Minn. He later earned his PhD in veterinary obstetrics and gynecology in 1971. From 1977 to 1990, he taught at the veterinary school at Michigan State University. Gibson is survived by three sons, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother.

William “Will” Croft, ’70 DVM, PhD, Atlanta, died on June 8, 2022, at the age of 79. He is Croft worked for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, ran his own business, and raised his family. He spent much of his career conducting research to help people and animals. Croft is survived by his two daughters, five brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren, and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Peter Thorsen, ’81 DVM, died on Aug. 25, 2022.

Robert Hathaway, ’74 DVM, died on May, 29, 2022.

Louis Fritsche, '65 DVM, died on March 1, 2023.