NORTHERN TODAY 19 SPRING 2023 Rose Ann (Schmidt) Waldt, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 11, 2023. Richard Zephier, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 7, 2023. 1976/89 Carol (Longbrake) Coleman, Spearfish, S.D., on Feb. 21, 2023. 1977 Kim Crossan, Aberdeen, S.D., on March 12, 2023. 1987 Varlona (Valnes) Hagen, Sioux Falls, S.D., on Jan. 9, 2023. 1991 Linda Allbee, Grand Forks, N.D., on Jan. 18, 2023. 1991/94 Mary (Acklin) Haar, Bath, S.D., on Feb. 19, 2023 1992 Nora Schaffer, Aberdeen, S.D., on Dec. 28, 2022. Karen (Lundquist) Chang, Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 18, 2023. FACULTY, Richard L. Kline, Professor Emeritus of English and Registrar Emeritus of Northern State University, passed away at age 91 on Feb. 16, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy; his sons, Steven and Joel, and their families; his siblings; and extended family. Kline was most proud of his membership in the Congregational Church; his military service; and 37 years dedicated to education including three years at Monroe Junior High, four years at Aberdeen Central High School and 30 years at Northern. In lieu of memorials, please consider a donation to the Hansen-Kline Scholarship Endowment through the NSU Foundation. NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSI TY | Alumni We want to hear from you! Send us your class notes at nsualumni@northern.edu. JOSH TRANDALL , an alumnus, Wolves Hall of Fame inductee and E-Learning Center teacher, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, after battling ALS. At Northern, Josh worked as a Master Teacher of Spanish at the E-Learning Center since 2018. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Composite Health and Physical Education in 1996 and his master’s degree in 1999, both from NSU. A Wolves Track and Field Team member, he achieved All-American status in 1993 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Josh is survived by his wife, Marianne, and their children, Jackson and Abby. Josh’s journey with ALS was featured in a recent news article, entitled, “Living Each Day as if it’s the Greatest Day Ever.” It’s clear that Josh was a remarkable person who impacted everyone he met— including the Northern community throughout his years as a student, athlete and educator. Below, his friends and colleagues share their tributes: “The Northern State Track and Field family lost a legendary member. Josh will be remembered for his contagious smile and his great sense of humor. He was so proud of his Northern roots. He was a great mentor to all he coached and taught over the years. His positive attitude and inspiration left his mark on everyone. He will be greatly missed.” - Lynne Dingman, NSU Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach. “Josh Trandall will be greatly missed as a husband, father, teacher, and mentor and by all that knew him. He was not only an exceptional e-learning teacher, he was a Hall of Fame athlete at NSU, holding numerous school records. He remained active at NSU by starting track meets, working with coaches and supporting the Wolves.” - Zach Flakus, NSU Foundation President and CEO. “Josh garnered respect from his students and partner schools because he genuinely cared about his students and truly enjoyed the Spanish culture and language he taught. All of us in NSU E-Learning deeply miss Josh and will always be inspired by his love of teaching as well as his patience and sense of humor.” - Mary Cundy, E-Learning Principal Memorials can be directed to the Josh Trandall memorial track endowment at the NSU Foundation in his memory, or to the First United Methodist Church Radio Broadcast. Josh Trandall IN MEMORIAM
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