FOWLER, JOHN T. III, 66, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

He was a practicing attorney for over 40 years, a graduate of University of Notre Dame and the University of Louisville Law School. John was actively involved in the University of Louisville Law School Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Club of Kentucky, former member of the Kentucky Board of Governors, Louisville Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Greater Louisville Training Club, and St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church. 

John is preceded in death by his parents, John T. Fowler and Lucille Kinnarney Fowler. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Mahoney Fowler, daughter, Robin Dunkerley; sister, Marilyn Eiferman (Rich); and several loving nieces and nephews. 

John Pearson, C.S.C. sent word of the death of Father Matthew Miceli, C.S.C., who was rector of Cavanaugh Hall during our time:

Professor Edward A. Goerner, energetic, warm and inspiring as a member of Notre Dame’s faculty during our years, continued to join us for our reunion events.  Always active – even after retiring, he taught, kayaked on the St. Joe River, reveled in his family and friends – he remained engaged with questions of political theory.  This is the obituary that appeared in the October 5, 2012 editor of the South Bend Tribune:

Jim Flanagan began his Notre Dame career at the same time we did.  After graduating from Seton Hall in New Jersey, he began his graduate studies and his teaching in the fall of 1964.  His freshman English class included Tom Condon and Mike Baroody, whose liking for this energetic, encouraging force from Jersey City, NJ attracted numbers of us.  While earning his doctorate, Jim began teaching at St. Mary’s College and then continued for a year or two after earning the Ph.D.  He wrote his dissertation and, later, one of his books about the playwright Arthur Miller.  But his achievements and his significant learning were always subordinate to the ambitions he fostered in his students.  After returning to New Jersey, he taught at Monmouth College and settled nearby with his family. Bravely, he and his wife Pat raised their children Kevin, Patrick and Rachel (a future Notre Dame grad) after the two divorced.  Jim wrote the novel “The Crossing” and began teaching in an Asbury Park middle school serving kids with more problems than advantages.  He had found his place for an energetic career of teaching, writing, storytelling, parenting, local politics and community involvement.  At his house, after his funeral, children darted among aunts, cousins, neighbors, siblings and former students telling stories of the great man who died of a heart attack on Labor Day, 2012 at the age of 72.

In April, Jim wrote a letter that his daughter Rachel had coaxed out of him.  His advice to his five grandchildren caught his voice and provoked the attention of his neighbors first, then readers around the world.  The two-page letter included here has appeared in an Irish newspaper and has been discussed on Australian attention.

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Al was born in Seattle, Washington on June 20, 1947, to Albert and Helge Berryman, and passed away in Fresno, Ca. on Friday, October 5, 2012, with Mary Katherine and Anthony by his side. Al was raised in Bellevue, Wa. and graduated from Sammamish High School. He went on to the University of Notre Dame and graduated in 1968. Al obtained a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco school of law and came to Fresno and practiced law for over 40 years. Many words could describe Al, but none more so than honesty, integrity, compassion, generosity, wit, and humor. His joys were Mary Katherine and Anthony and they will miss him deeply. He had many passions. Foremost, being Notre Dame Football, Golf and the San Francisco Giants. Al was a member of Fort Washington Country Club, and by his own admission was not the greatest golfer, but loved spending time on the course with his friends and Mary Katherine. Mary Katherine wishes to extend her heartfelt thanks to their many friends, colleagues and family for their thoughts and prayers these last few months. “Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free! I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way, And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss… Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much Good times, good friends, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t shorten your’s with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow. -Remembered Joy” Al is survived by Mary Katherine, his wife; his son, Anthony Berryman and his companion, Felicia Field; his sisters and thier husbands, Mary Lee and William, and Bette Andrews and Wayne; his mother-in-law, Mary O’Neill; and his special sister-in-law, Teresa O’Neill; and many other loving relatives. Al requested no public memorial on his behalf. His wish was for family, friends and colleagues at the end of a day of golf, or a Notre Dame football game, or a Giants game, or a beautiful sunset to raise a glass and remember him with a smile. Remembrances may be sent to Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite B-6, Fresno, Ca. 93711-3513; or to the donor’s favorite charity.

Published in the Fresno Bee on October 14, 2012

Feb. 10, 1946 – Sept. 22, 2012
MISHAWAKA – Gary P. Verleye of Mason, Ohio, formerly of Mishawaka, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012, in the Otterbein Retirement Living Community in Lebanon, OH. Gary was born on February 10, 1946, in Mishawaka, IN, as the son of the late August and Irene (VanOoteghem) Verleye. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, James Verleye. On June 11, 1966, Gary married his high school sweetheart. Linda Vernasco. They have one son, Michael Christopher. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen (Marianne) Verleye of Sammamish, WA; two brothers-in-law, David (Diane) Vernasco and George E. Vernasco, Mishawaka; his sister-in-law, Mrs. James Verleye (Elaine, South Bend); 12 nieces and nephews, and 15 great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Verleye was born and raised in Mishawaka, IN. He attended St. Bavo Catholic School, St. Joseph High School, Tri-State College (currently Trine University), and the University of Notre Dame where he graduated in 1968 with a B.A. in Business Administration, majoring in accounting. After graduation he accepted a job offer with Alexander Grant and Company (currently Grant Thornton) in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the accounting department. In 1969 Gary was called to serve our country, which he did willingly, and spent the next two years in the United States Army. His basic training was at Ft. Benning, GA, followed by three months at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in MD. The rest of his tour of duty was spent in Pirmasesn, Germany, in the Accounting and Finance Departments. Gary and Linda returned to Cincinnati where he continued to work for Alexander Grant and Company for three more years. He obtained his Certified Public Accountant license on September 14, 1972, and became a member of Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Fraternity. In 1974 Gary started his own accounting business. He would run his company until he semi-retired in 2010, servicing hundreds of clients in the greater Cincinnati area over the years. Gary’s favorite hobbies included golf on almost every Sunday come rain, shine or snow for over 15 years, traveling, reading, and following Notre Dame football. He was a member of the Ohio Society of CPA’s and Good Shepherd Church. Among all of his accolades and achievements nothing could compare to his proudest, the birth of his son, Michael. Gary was a hands-on father enjoying everything being a father could offer. He loved every aspect from changing diapers, at the age of 44, to helping with the soccer team, being a good listener and to teach by being a good example. Michael will graduate from the University of Notre Dame in the spring of 2013 with a degree in chemical engineering. Gary will be missed by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, brother and friend. He will always be remembered for his kindness, his warm wonderful smile, and his easy going pleasing personality. To live in the hearts you leave behind is not to die Visitation will be on Saturday, September 29, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Barry England officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gary may be made to the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association , Memorial & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674; or Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 8069 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458; or University of Notre Dame, Dr. Ken Deye, Band Director, University Bands, P.O. Box 1023, 100 Ricci Band Rehearsal Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556; or to the charity of the donor’s choice . To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.

Dear Tom,

Mike and I met
at an ND mixer at the Rathskellar in December 1965. I was a “townie”
and he was a sophmore “rah-rah” from Baldwin NY.
After dating for about 2 years, Mike and I got married at the Log
Cabin Chapel on November 25,1967. His brother Paul, ND
class of 69' stood up for us. We lived in South
Bend for a couple of years after graduation, and in
the summer of 1968 our daughter Lisa was born. She was baptized at Notre Dame
Cathedral. In 1972, we moved to Muncie, IN where Mike received his Masters in Counseling
Psychology from Ball
State University.
After working two years in Muncie as the
Assistant Director of Bethel Boys Home, he was hired at Goodwill Industries in Indianapolis as the
Rehabilitation Director of Vocational Services. There he started creating the
vocational materials that would later become the foundation for his company
JIST Publishing. Our son Jonn was born in 1975 and we traveled to South Bend where he was
baptized at Notre Dame Cathedral. In 1981 Mike founded JIST Works, a job search
company which later became JIST Publishing. He celebrated his 25th year in
publishing in 2006, sold JIST Publishing in 2007, and purchased a beach house
overlooking the ocean that same year. Through the years,we attended numerous
games,maintained contact with some classmates and enjoyed the reunions. Mike
was a creative,successful and honorable man, one of whom Notre Dame can be
proud to call an “IRISH” son. Notre Dame will always have a
special place in my heart……

Sincerely,

Sandra Farr

http://www.cirpca.org/resources/MikeFar.html

James Michael Farr
December 19, 2010
A Remembrance

Central Indiana Region/Porsche Club of America lost one of its
best and favorite longtime members and former Activity Chairman with the
passing of Mike Farr this morning at Saint Vincent's Hospital in
Indianapolis. Mike had been suffering through many serious health issues the
past few years and they finally got the best of him. He put up a courageous
battle through the end.

His wife Sandra called Brigitta and me Sunday morning and told
us the sad news. We had just had dinner with them on December 10th along with
fellow CIR members Dennis and Jan Kelly for our annual Christmas dinner
get-together, somehow worked in between his hospital stays. It was a wonderful
evening of good friends and food. So, we were shocked when we got the call.
Looking back now, we are just so thankful we got to see him when we did.

Sandra said there will be no funeral at Mike's request. He
wanted to be cremated and she went on to say that a Celebration of Life will be
held in January with an Irish theme. Later in May, the family will have a
Memorial. Both will be in Indianapolis.
Mike and Sandra have a daughter, Lisa and a son, Jonn. Members and friends that
might want to send condolences to the family should do so at their new home in
Fishers: 11240 Harriston Drive,
Fishers, IN 46037.

I personally go back a long way with Mike as do many others in
the club. Although we were classmates at Notre Dame, I did not get to know him
and Sandra until they joined CIR in 1988. Mike was originally from the New York area and Sandra is from South Bend and they met while Mike was
attending Notre Dame. They were married in the historic Log Cabin Chapel on
campus. Mike got his Master's in Education at Ball State University in Muncie
and they settled in Indianapolis where they started an education publishing
business called Jist that published many standard, well-known in the
educational field, publications devoted to education, job seeking and career
building. A prime market was determined to be the military and their challenges
of re-entering the job market after leaving service. Focusing on this special
market with its own unique needs, which no one had previously addressed, the
business took off. Just a few years ago Jist celebrated its 25th Anniversary
with a big bash downtown at the Omni Severin Hotel. Not long after, Mike and
Sandra sold the company and they embarked on finding dream homes for their
retirement in the areas of the country where they had family and enjoyed
staying parts of the year: Indianapolis, Florida and New
Hampshire. All the time they were doing this, they
never forgot the club and their many friends and always kept in touch, no
matter what state they were in. They attended many events over the years.

Mike, along with Sandra's help, was Activities Chairman in
1998 & 1999. This was back when the Activities Chairman arranged almost all
of the events, including board meetings, two very popular Annual Dinners at
Dick Lewis' Auto Vault Museum in downtown Indy, the former Pool Party/Club
Race Workers' Parties at their former home on Eagle Creek Reservoir and
numerous Chili Cook Off Parties at their later home on Geist Reservoir. The
very first event I took Brigitta to was one of their early Pool Parties. That
started a long-term friendship for us with them. They continued their many
activities for the club even after they stepped down from office. Mike was also
a very creative cook and a master in the kitchen as anyone can tell you that
attended any of their many Chili parties. He could make anything and it would
always be great and just a little bit different. In later years they hosted
several Friday Night Before the F1 Parties casual get-togethers. But most of
all, I remember Mike as one of the most generous and accommodating persons I
have ever known. I think many members who knew him would agree with this.

Both he and Sandra owned several different Porsches over the
years. The first I remember was a brown 80s 911 SC. Then they bought Linda
Feeser's Guards Red 944 (now owned by Debbie Wolf). Next to come was a pretty
Guards Red 968 Cabriolet they found in Chicago.
Along the way, there was a red replica 356 Speedster and how many remember
Mike's Straightly (Sp?) that sat under their carport at Eagle Creek for many
years? This very long and big car was a special one-off creation for a Hollywood movie that never quite came to fruition. Mike
had to have it. It reminded me of one of those big, long 20s & 30s
roadsters that were in those epic movies like The Great Race or Chitty, Chitty,
Bang, Bang! The car was unusual to say the least and attracted a lot of
attention, mainly because it was never quite finished by its creators and you
were not exactly sure what the hell it was. It had a modern Chrysler drive
train and Mike ran it now and then. That car was Mike to the max. He loved
driving it in parades and the attention it got.

These are just some of my many fond remembrances of Mike and
others might want to contribute their own here like we have done in the past
for well-known members who have passed away. I will try to keep this posting up
to date as details become available for the upcoming memorials.

CIR has lost a great friend to the club who made many
contributions to our club over the years and he will have a lasting memory for
many of us.

Bob Snider, Secretary