Milt Irvin ’55

Tom: I am so sorry to hear about Keith. I only pray that he had a quiet passing. Milt

W. Dan Rich ’55

So, so sorry to hear the news about Keith (“Uncle Buck”) Thomas. We always enjoyed visiting him at his store whenever we were in Gallapolis visiting Charles (Ecker ’56), whom we still miss (and always will) so much! We will keep both Keith and Phyl in our thoughts and prayers.— kai— “Deacon Dan”

Robert S. Neff ’53

Tom: Thanks for passing on Kissy’s note about Keith. My heart is heavy with prayer for Keith and family. Remember the Good Times. — kai— Stonie

“Cousin” Jack Mathews ’54

Please give my regards to his family … I still remember when Keith got his new Chevy convertible in early 50’s that his father bought him … he and I took a ride in it to Columbus and had a couple of beers at some honky tonk bar downtown Columbus and then drove back to […]

Evan Roderick ’51

Hi Tom … Many thanks for Keith’s obituary. I knew him well. He was from my wife’s home town. I hope you are doing well. We are all getting a bit older. Again thanks for keeping in touch. Evan

2007 Honor Roll

December 31, 2006 — Greetings to all Theta alumni of Beta Theta Pi — Please consider a dues contribution for this year, and join the following loyal supporters of our House Corporation and its programs. Dues are payable to Theta House Corporation and mail to Martin Haskell, Treasurer, PO Box 43100, Cincinnati, OH 45243. 2006 […]

D. Keith “Buck” Thomas ’54

From the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, D. Keith Thomas, 74, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Gallipolis, son of the late Thomas A. and Mildred Thomas. He married the former Phyllis Waters on Sept. 5, 1954, in LeRoy, Ohio, and she survives him. Keith was a […]

Larry Linderer ’55,

Beta room mate and a good friend of Rufus.

From Larry Linderer ’55

Paul Nobis and I were pallbearers at the funeral of our Theta Brother Rupert Doan on September 13, 2006; also in attendance were Brother Tom Tatham, Anne Nobis, & MariBeth Graham. I would like to share some brief comments on the events. • The viewing was the longest the funeral home had ever experienced taking […]

“Cousin” Jack Mathews ’54

Tom — sounds like it was quite a funeral — poor Rufus — wonder if he really liked all the fanfare — I will remember him as the guy that stayed up all night with us dealing cards and bumming my cigs — and the guy on the top 3rd bunk in our room at the […]