In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Delmar Wichhart
Longtime Central employee Delmar Wichhart passed away March 8, 2023, in Pella, Iowa.
July 14, 2023
In Memoriam: Ed Banfield
Ed Banfield, longtime Central College employee, passed away Jan. 20, 2023, in Sun City West, Arizona.
July 14, 2023
In Memorium: Tony Bethards ’72
Longtime Central College employee Tony Bethards ’72, passes.
April 14, 2023
In Memoriam: Rev. Richard “Dick” Whitaker
Richard “Dick” Ernest Whitaker passed away on Aug. 4, 2022.
October 14, 2022
In Memoriam: Robert Vermeer ’66
Robert “Bob” Vermeer ’66, Central College trustee emeritus, died Aug. 17, 2022.
October 14, 2022
In Memoriam: John Arlo De Jong ’53
John De Jong ’53, professor emeritus of history, passed away April 21, 2022, at the age of 90.
July 13, 2022
In Memoriam: Barbara Little Butler ’58
Barbara “Barb” Little Butler ’58, a longtime former Central College staff member and active in both the Central and Pella communities, died March 12, 2022, in Pella, Iowa.
July 13, 2022
In Memoriam: Jim Danks ’64
After more than 60 years of commitment and service to Central College, Jim Danks ’64 died Nov. 14, 2021, in Pella.
April 13, 2022
In Memoriam: Marlyn Grant Klimstra ’50
Marlyn Klimstra ’50, Trustee Emeritus at Central College, died Jan. 21, 2022, in Pella, Iowa. He was 95.
April 13, 2022
In Memoriam: John Mark De Cook ’64
John Mark De Cook ’64, Trustee Emeritus at Central College, died Aug. 13, 2021, in Pella, Iowa. He was 80.
October 14, 2021