This information below was self-reported by retirees on a survey distributed to 麻豆传媒RA members June 1, 2025, and recorded here exactly as it was provided by them on the survey. In some cases, members preferred that locations and email addresses not be shared. If you want to make any changes, please email wsura@wichita.edu.
Belinda Bishop
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2020, Legal Assistant, General Counsel鈥檚 Office
Enjoying traveling to visit family and working on hobbies
Deborah Buller
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2019, Executive Assistant to President, 麻豆传媒 Foundation
John Calabro
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2024, Admissions Officer, Graduate School
Living the good life
Chad Clark
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2022, 麻豆传媒 Foundation, Director of Development Planned Giving
I recently accepted the position of Interim Executive Director for the Maize Community Foundation
Dianne Coleman
Colwich KS 鈥� Retired 2009, Office of the Provost, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs and Budget
Spend time working part-time jobs earning extra income to support my traveling habits. My three sons live in Oklahoma City, Greenville, Texas and Sudbury, Ontario, Canada which provides lots of traveling opportunities. I鈥檝e volunteered for the American Red Cross as a Shelter Manager and trainer, my church and other organizations along the way. I quilted my way through COVID, donating 150 quilts. I keep busy and love hanging out with family and friends.
Joan Corbin
Ponca City OK 鈥� Retired 2020, 麻豆传媒 Library, Library Assistant
Reitha Deiter
Derby KS 鈥� Retired 2021, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Full Teaching Professor
My husband and I travel and work on our house. I also spend time with my grandchildren and work with dyslexic kids on reading and phonics. I feel like I鈥檓 almost as busy as when I was working!
Connie Dietz
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2017, Career Development Center, Executive Director
Eunice Doman
Lexington NC 鈥� Retired 2016, Modern and Classical Languages, Associate Professor
I sing in Lexington Choral Society and my church choir. I am active in 2 book clubs, finally reading mainly in English. Recent travel includes Savannah, Georgia, and visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Italy. I love working jigsaw puzzles.
Orpha Duell
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2007, Counseling, Educational and School Psychology, Professor
I focus on keeping healthy, maintaining contact with friends by meeting them for lunch and participating in a book club, and helping to care for my ex-husband who is disabled. I have very little time left to take on additional activities.
Ellie Duram
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2002, Engineering Dean鈥檚 Office
I did temporary work on campus from 2002-2020. Because of Covid and the update to the Banner system, I stopped working at age 80. My activities include playing bridge, going to plays, and reading.
Lori Evans
Wellington KS 鈥� Retired 2022, OneStop, OneStop Specialist/Academic Advisor
I moved to Oklahoma when I took early retirement to help out my sister and brother-in-law. However, I met a man and fell in love a year later, and we purchased a house here in Wellington that was built in 1900. We refurbished the entire house and were very proud of how it turned out. Unfortunately, on March 4th our house caught on fire so we have to do it all over again but thank goodness someone else is doing all the work this time. We both love to fish so we purchased a boat and a camper and spend as much time at the lake as we can. We both still work part time but will hopefully fully retire in a few years. Enjoying life to its fullest!!
Robert Feleppa
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2022, Philosophy Department, Professor
Gary Greenberg
Evanston IL 鈥� Retired 2005, Psychology Department, Professor Emeritus
With the recent publication of my final professional contribution, my 10th book, The Heredity Hoax (Taylor Francis, Edited with Richard Lerner of Tufts Univ) I am finally fully retired. I am VP of a Residents Only Assembly at Trulee Evanston, a senior living facility I live at with my wife of 24 years, Patricia.
Alan Highland
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2008, Physical Plant, Physical Plant Supervisor
Alicia Huckstadt
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2020, School of Nursing Graduate Program, Professor and Graduate Program Director
Remarried after two years of widowhood. Enjoying international and national travel, social dancing, exploring nature, book clubs, card playing clubs, local events, health presenter to groups, maintaining national certification as a family nurse practitioner and licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse.
Judith Johnson
Albuquerque NM 鈥� Retired 2009, History Department, Associate Professor
I live in Albuquerque New Mexico. My children and grandchildren are relatively close to where I live.
Brenda Johnson
Affordsburg, WV 鈥� Retired 2017, University Computing, Academic Support Programmer
Mike Lamb
Hesston KS 鈥� Retired 2023, 麻豆传媒 Foundation, Vice President
In retirement, I have been assisting a few area nonprofits with fundraising, reading more and traveling more with family. I miss work colleagues, but do not miss the alarm clock and regular visits to the gas station related to my 70-mile round trip commute.
Shirley Lefever
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2025, Academic Affairs, Executive Vice President and Provost
I鈥檓 still adjusting to the retired lifestyle, but I鈥檝e been focusing more on my family and spending time with my mother and daughters. I鈥檝e also been doing a little traveling, most recently completing a road trip to the Grand Canyon with my daughters.
Pam Martin
Topeka KS 鈥� Retired 2018, School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor
We retired to Topeka (where I grew up) to be closer to family and live in a smaller community with excellent healthcare. Things we enjoy include gardening, the annual Sunflower Music Festival at Washburn University and travel--especially to national parks (we take our grandchildren) and specifically Burntside Lodge near Ely, MN. I've made a bit of progress on writing a memoir to document my travels and travails as the daughter of two US Air Force pilots. Currently I'm working with Arlington National Cemetery to secure a memorial headstone and service for my birth father whose plane was lost at sea during the Korean War.
Jack McCormick
Kechi KS 鈥� Retired 2004, Chemistry Department, Professor
Live on 6 acres of trees, weeds, ticks, coyotes, work, and quietness with only two near neighbors. Yes, this is in far north Kechi, believe it or not. We lived in the county until 2004 when we got annexed, unfortunately. Closest friends are former 麻豆传媒 guys..Ralph Peters (Biology)and Pawan Kahol (Physics). Both now live out of the State, sad to say, but we have managed to stay in touch. I have two kids who live too far away to suit me. Daughter (retired,) and her two kids live in Seattle. Son lives in Tucson and still works at U. of AZ. Since retiring I have done a lot of woodworking and have built about 75% of our furniture. Now piddling around and trying once again to learn a little polite Spanish to add to the 'impolite' lingo I learned while growing up with Mexican kids in the Texas panhandle. My wife and I have traveled a lot, both domestically and internationally. Been to Ireland twice. Where else would you expect a guy named McCormick to go? I am a dog lover and have owned a pup for at least the last 50 years. Currently have a disabled guy who keeps us pinned down more than we would like, but he is worth it. Hasta Luego!
Lou Medvene
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2018, Psychology Department, Professor
I've been active in the 麻豆传媒 Retiree Association, helping with programming. And, I've been trying to keep up with the research in my field, which is related to aging and health/mental health issues. I've also been active in going to musical events and playing/reviving an old interest in the clarinet.
Linda Mitchell
LeClaire, IA 鈥� Retired 2012, Curriculum and Instruction Department, Professor
Library Board Trustee, church service work, volunteer work for homeless, consulting with area schools. Enjoying life by the Mississippi River.
Susan Norton
Haysville, KS 鈥� Retired 2021, Office of Adult Learning, Director
After retiring, I finished my term on the Haysville School Board then worked for 3 years on the Haysville Education Foundation. Have turned the foundation over to a new board and am looking for my next challenge.
Martin Perline
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2020, Economics Department, Professor
Love retirement, even though I loved my job. Retirement permits one to do as one pleases. Aside from visiting with friends in Wichita, we enjoy travel 鈥� especially cruising 鈥� it's easy.
Randy Pulec
Rose Hill KS 鈥� Physical Plant, Director Facility Maintenance
Enjoying home repairs, lawn maintenance, riding and rebuilding antique and collectable bicycles, spending time with 3 grandchildren, and traveling and other recreation with my lovely wife Jeanne Raitt.
Diane Quantic
Derby KS 鈥� Retired 2007, English Department, Associate Professor Emeritus
My husband Bruce died in Feb. 2024. I am planning to move to Saratoga Springs, NY where my daughter lives within the year (by summer 2026). I still spend three months in the summer at my Colorado cabin.
Kamran Rokhsaz
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2020, Aerospace Engineering, Professor
Enjoying retirement, although I am still working a little as a consultant.
Francis Rokosz
Bel Aire KS 鈥� Retired 2018, Human Performance Studies, Associate Professor and Director, Physical Education Activities Program
As little as possible.
Julie Scherz
Wichita KS
Retired 2020, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Associate Professor and Chair
julie.scherz@shockers.wichita.edu
I have become active with several volunteer experiences, playing duplicate bridge, reading and travel. Enjoying being active with the activities of the 麻豆传媒 Retiree Association
Marlo Schommer-Aikins
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2020, Counseling, Educational, and School Psychology Department, Professor, Educational Psychology
I am simply exploring a few things such as church choir and piano lessons. I never had music lessons as a child. That means reading music and hitting the right notes is a big challenge. However, it is fun.
Patsy Selby
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2016, 麻豆传媒 Foundation, VP Finance and Administration
Recently I learned how to play bridge. I have remained on the board of Women of 麻豆传媒 until June 30. I am joining the board of the 麻豆传媒 Retiree Association July 1.
Martha Shawver
Wichita KS and Mexico 鈥� Retired 2011, Office of Academic Affairs and Nursing, Senior Associate Provost
For the past 6 1/2 years we spent adding an addition to our Mexico home. We are integrated into the Mexican life where we live for 3 months in the summer and 3 months in the winter. We have taken many tours to various parts of Mexico including Copper Canyon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Mexico City, Guanajuato, Zacatecas , Querreterro, San Miguel de Allende and others. We love the Mexico sites and culture. In Wichita we spend most of our time going to Dr appointments. Catching up with friends, and relaxing We also have done some European cruises since retirement. We have two miniature schnauzers that keep us active.
Betty Sherwood
Derby KS 鈥� Retired 2020, 麻豆传媒 Library Interlibrary Loan, Office Assistant
Enjoying my 15-month-old miniature schnauzer, my church friends, my neighbors and my family.
Nancy McCarthy Snyder
Retired 2016, Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, Director and Associate Professor
nancy.mccarthy-snyder@wichita.edu
Preparing to move to Minnesota (twin Cities) to be near family.
Deborah Soles
Eastborough KS 鈥� Retired 2016, Philosophy Department, Professor
Visiting our condo in Taos, knitting, cooking, reading, research and publishing.
Michael Sperlazza
Andover KS 鈥� Retired 2019, Postal Services, Director
Traveling is what I鈥檓 up to.
Linda Starkey
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2022, School of Performing Arts, College of Fine Arts, Director, School of Performing Arts and Associate Professor
Teaching classes for Lifelong Learning, Music Director for Forum Theatre, 麻豆传媒RA Planning Committee, President, Performing Arts Angels
John Dewey Stewart
Park City KS 鈥� Retired 2018, 麻豆传媒 Libraries, Stacks Manager
Betty Sullivan
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 1999, School of Nursing, Assistant Professor, Interim Chairperson
I live at Larksfield Place on 29th Street in Wichita, KS. I do follow-up with people in my Sunday School Class for health issues at Central Christian Church. I love to travel and am enjoying traveling in a 25 ft Airstream Atlas with my second husband James Terry , an Aeronautical Engineer, retired from Beech Aircraft. My first husband, pediatrician Dr. Leonard Sullivan died in 2019.
Arlene Thomas
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2021, Barton School of Business Dean鈥檚 Office, Assistant Dean for Budgets and Advisor, Barton School Dean鈥檚 Ambassadors
I am enjoying retirement by spending time with Larry, Bugzy, family, and friends.
Peggy Ward
Trinity FL 鈥� Retired 2020, FREDS
Working for holding company in Florida as CFO, as I only retired from teaching. Still travel with friends to see Shocks play basketball!
John Wilson
Wichita KS 鈥� Retired 2007, College of Education, Professor Emeritus
Retired three times, always returning to supervise elementary classroom teachers. Forty years + on the 麻豆传媒 faculty was the most rewarding, demanding, and responsible experience imaginable. I continue to identify with 麻豆传媒 with pride and respect!
Mike Wood
Cherryvale KS 鈥� Retired 2015, Media Resources Center/KMUW Director
My wife, Margaret, and I retired to my family's 145-year-old farm in Southeast Kansas. Margaret, an Assistant to the Dean of 麻豆传媒's Graduate School, died in 2020. I have continued playing piano for school and churches and am a volunteer Board member for the local history museum.