1940s

James Parker '48 of Evergreen Park, Ill., graduated from our Chicago campus and subsequently earned an masters from the Tech Institute. He worked for the U.S. government for many years. He and his wife, Dorothy, have seven children (several with medical degrees) and 24 grandchildren.

Roger Olson '48 of Rockford, Ill., retired from the presidency of Andco Distributors Corporation, also of Rockford. Today he enjoys golfing, biking, gardening and reading. He and his wife, Marion, have taken many trips to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Phoenix. They have two children and three grandchildren.

Robert Peters '48 of Norridge, Ill., who also received a master's degree in economics from Loyola University, is retired from AT&T in Chicago. He continues to enjoy golfing. He and his wife, Marjorie, have traveled to California and Colorado. They have two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Erik Roos '48 of North Barrington, Ill., attended class on the Chicago campus. He served as a Navy pilot for 16 years, beginning in World War II. He is retired from a career in his own consulting business. He and his wife Mildred have had many travels to Louisana and Florida.

Francis J. McFadden '48 writes: "I worked for U.S. Steel for 38 years, traveling from Pittsburgh through the Midwest and the West Coast and to Quebec, Canada, and Managua, Nicaragua. After retirement, I worked as a management consultant for six-and-a-half years. I also worked for 16 years for AARP's program with the IRS to provide free tax help to the elderly. The last three years I was a district coordinator with 60 volunteers at 20 locations covering the area from Lansing, Ill., to Orland Park. Later I was elected as president of a home owners' association in Pinellas Park, Fla. I serve as treasurer of a local chapter of a St. Vincent de Paul Society."