1940's

The Class of ’49 is looking for new leadership. Interested? Call the alumni office at 847.467.ALUM or e-mail kellogg-alumni@nwu.edu.

Dr. Miller Upton ’48 of Fontana, Wis., was the president of Beloit College in Wisconsin for years and is now a consultant. He and his wife, June, have five children and seven grandchildren, whom they enjoy visiting in their Kentucky and Virginia homes.

Roger Olson ’48 of Rockford, Ill., retired six years ago from his own company, Andco Distributors Corp. of Rockford. He and his wife, Marion, have two children and three grandchildren. He now enjoys biking, golf and visiting with his family.

Robert Schmidt ’48 of Arlington Heights, Ill., is retired from the purchasing function of Amoco in Chicago. Now a widower, he still travels (he and his wife had traveled extensively in Europe, China and Australia). His new favorite destination is Branson, Mo.

Emil Uhlarik ’48 of Elk Grove Village, Ill., has retired from Unocal in Schaumburg, Ill., where he was a product manager. He and his wife, Marybeth, enjoy their large family of eight children and 20 grandchildren, all living in neighboring states. They also look forward to attending Chicago’s Lyric Opera. Emil serves on the Advisory Board of Harper College in Palatine, Ill.

Edwin Bennett ’48 of Wilmette, Ill., is retired from Old Republic International in Chicago, where he was a vice president for asset management. He and his wife, Barbara Ellis (Music ’54) have five children and three grandchildren. Emil plays cello in the Evanston Symphony, while his wife is a church organist. Their extensive travels included a world cruise in 2000, and they have also enjoyed Kenya and Europe.