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Lewis R. Finkelstein, Omicron ‘83.
Brother Finkelstein served on the Executive Council and Foundation Boards since 1999. As a CPA, his accounting and audit expertise was particularly helpful to the Fraternity, and he worked diligently with both the Fraternity and Foundation to streamline operations, improve our accounting procedures, and ensure both organizations were audited properly. He was also a Brother and a friend. Always one for a little mischief, he was often the driving force behind our post-meeting social events, and we all enjoyed his company. Those who knew him knew he had discerning taste regarding food and drink, and he made his preferences well known. His passing was sudden and unexpected, and leaves us missing his expertise and talent, his wit and humor, and his love for his Brothers and his Fraternity. His loss reminds us of the need to face each day with a positive attitude, to do good and meaningful work, and to make the most of the time we have with our Brothers.
Albert Henry B. Poor, Gamma ‘39, Delta/Lambda/Tau/Chi
Henry was the past executive director of Psi Upsilon Fraternity (1978-1988) and past executive director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation (1988 – 1992). He served as the Foundation’s scholarship chairman and held the singular distinction of five chapter affiliations. Psi Upsilon’s scholarship program was one of Henry Poor’s favorite and most important projects. So many Psi U’s have chosen to honor Henry that it is no accident that the Henry B. Poor Scholarship Fund is the largest fund in the history of the Psi Upsilon Foundation and it is the investment income generated by this money that funds the Henry B. Poor Scholarships.
In the last few years of Henry’s life, before he succumbed to cancer, many Psi U’s felt it was appropriate to honor this special man who has meant so much to Psi Upsilon. Thus, this scholarship was created in his honor while Brother Poor was still alive.
Dr. Tony Kremer, Omicron ’87 Graduate Scholarship Award
Tony Kremer, Omicron ’87 Gradate Award – Preference towards first a brother in veterinary science at Omicron (U of Illinois), then in veterinary science at any chapter, then in any medical field. Dr. Tony Kremer founded 11 veterinary hospitals in the Chicagoland area and two in Ohio. He is the founder of Help Save Pets, an animal shelter which has saved more than 16,000 pets since 2000. Dr. Tony’s knowledge, insight, and advice are shared regularly with ABC, NBC, WGN, CBS, Fox & Good Morning America. Dr. Tony received nationwide media attention when his hospitals were featured on Season 1 of Nat Geo WILD’s Animal ER Live. Dr. Tony received degrees from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and Illinois Center for Broadcasting in 2012. Dr. Tony has developed a special interest in orthopedic surgery and has attended extensive post-graduate course work at The Ohio State University.
William P. King, Omicron 1973 Award
William was an attorney in Chicago. He served as secretary and director of the Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1995 – 2000 as well as the Omicron Alumni Association president. Brother King attended all but two Psi Upsilon Conventions from the time of his initiation until his untimely death.
Robert W. Morey, Pi 1920 Award
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 973-79, and a director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1974 until his death in 1985, Brother Morey was a vice president of the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York.
Jonathan E. Persky, Omega 1985 Award
President of Parliament Enterprises, Ltd., died Oct. 27, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer; beloved son of Beverly Persky and Seymour Persky; devoted brother of Abby Persky (Robert Delforge); loving uncle beyond compare of Madeleine and Connor Delforge.
R. Timothy Leedy, Phi 1957 Award
Vice President of The Psi Upsilon Foundation and a former member of the scholarship committee, Brother Leedy received the Psi Upsilon Distinguished Alumnus Award. He held senior advertising positions with Time, Inc. Magazines, was associate publisher of Manhattan, Inc. and was publisher and senior vice president of Financial World.
Eric W. Didul, Phi Beta 1990 Award
Brother Didul served his chapter as social chairman and was manager of the campus radio station, WCWM. A native of Ardsley, NY, Brother Didul died suddenly in February of his senior year as a result of a seizure. He was 21 years old.
Gardner A. Callanen, Psi 1929 Award
President of The Psi Upsilon Foundation from 1977-1980, Brother Callanen served the Executive Council for 15 years and was recognized as an Honorary Life Member. He was president of the Psi chapter’s alumni association for more than 30 years and the former Psi chapter house bears his name. Brother Callanen was a senior partner in the firm of Callanen Foley & Hobika and was a noted trial attorney in Oneida County, New York.
Earl D. Babst, Iota-Phi 1893 Award
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1925-1929, Brother Babst was the chairman of the American Sugar Refining Council.
Salvatore (Sam) L. Biardo, Omicron 2004 Award
Family, friends and classmates established this scholarship in memory of Brother Biardo, who died in 2001 after complications due to a congenital heart defect.
Greg E. Rohlin, Phi 1983 Award
Family, friends and classmates established this scholarship in memory of Brother Rohlin, who died in 1985, shortly after his graduation from the University of Michigan.
Francis C. Hardie, Omicron-Zeta 1918
A benefactor of Dartmouth College, the Zeta chapter and The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Brother Hardie was the executive vice president of U.S. Steel Corporation.
Benjamin T. Burton, Chi 1921
President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1955 to 1962, Brother Burton was the founder and senior partner of Burton-Dunn and Company.
Robert W. Parsons, Xi 1922
Brother Parsons served as president of the Executive Council from 1962-1967. He was chairman of the board of directors of the Charles E. Pettinos Graphite Corp, one of the leading U.S. importers and refiners of graphite. He served as trustee of Wesleyan University and was a member of the board of trustees of NYU Medical Center.
Albert C. Jacobs, Phi 1921 Award
Editor of The DIAMOND from 1937-1939, editor of the Annals of Psi Upsilon, president of the Executive Council from 1971-1973, and active in the Phi Alumni Association, Brother Jacobs was the president of Trinity College.
Jerome W. Brush Jr., Delta Delta 1939 Award
Editor of The DIAMOND from 1941-1943, President of the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon from 1967-1971, President from 1972-1977 of The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Brother Brush was a partner in Furgueson Capital Management, Inc.
R. DeWitt Wallace, Epsilon 1914 Award
Co-founder of the Reader’s Digest with his wife, Lila, Brother Wallace was a supporter of the Epsilon chapter and The Psi Upsilon Foundation.
Curtis J. Rettke, Eta 1984 Award
In memory of Brother Rettke’s unwavering friendship, commitment to brotherhood and passion for good sportsmanship in all athletic accomplishments. His enthusiasm for life shone through during his valiant and overwhelmingly optimistic fight against leukemia, losing his battle March 26, 2005.
J. Russell McShane, Delta 1932 Award
President of the Executive Council from 1979-84, a director of The Psi Upsilon Foundation, and a leader of the Delta Corporation, Brother McShane founded Baker-McShane Packaging Company.
Paul D. Friday, Theta Theta ’27 Award
A native of Portland, Oregon, Brother Friday made a bequest to The Psi Upsilon Foundation, Inc. prior to his death in March 1975 allowing for a scholarship to be awarded in his name every other year.
Michael D. Oberg, Theta Theta ’88 Award
Brother Oberg served as rush chairman for the Theta Theta chapter at the University of Washington. During the summer between his junior and senior year, while traveling to a rush event he was killed in a car accident. Funds raised in his memory have made this award possible.
Robert Kaiser ‘39 Award
On Aug. 22, the Dartmouth community lost Robert Kaiser ‘39, who served as house advisor to 46 generations of Psi Upsilon fraternity members. He was 95 years old. Kaiser, who was a member of Psi U during his time at Dartmouth and a longstanding executive of the Psi Upsilon Foundation, died of complications of congestive heart failure.