obituary
In Memory: Dr. Ronnie Sturm (PU DVM ’69)
Friday, January 12th, 2024 - A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus in the Class of 1969, Dr. Ronnie R. Sturm passed away December 19, 2023 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. He was 79.
In Memory: Dr. Gary Pearl (PU DVM ’63)
Friday, January 12th, 2024 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened by the passing of an alumnus from the college’s first class, Dr. Gary G. Pearl of Bloomington, Illinois, who died January 1, 2024 at his residence. He was 86.
In Memory: Dr. Michael Walker (PU DVM ’77)
Friday, December 8th, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that an alumnus, Dr. Michael J. Walker, of St. John, Indiana, passed away December 3. He was 70.
In Memory: Dr. Russell Main, Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
Friday, December 1st, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is deeply saddened by the passing of a caring and beloved faculty member in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Dr. Russell Main, who died November 14 at his home in West Lafayette. He was 46.
In Memory: Dr. John C. Pickett (PU DVM ’69)
Friday, November 10th, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that Dr. John C. Pickett, Jr., a dedicated and highly respected Lafayette, Indiana veterinarian and Purdue graduate passed away November 3. He was 81.
In Memory: Dr. David F. Nahrwold (PU DVM ’78)
Friday, November 3rd, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a dedicated and loyal alumnus, Dr. David Nahrwold, of Woodburn, Indiana, died October 4. He was 69.
In Memory: Drs. Raymond Smith (PU DVM ’63); Arthur Bickford (PU MS ’64, PhD ’66), and Kathleen Murray (PU DVM ’82)
Friday, September 15th, 2023 - The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is saddened by the recent passing of several alumni.
Remembering Aaron Lewis, of the DVM Class of 2025
Friday, June 16th, 2023 - This week started off with tragic news that shook the Purdue Veterinary Medicine community, when word was received that a beloved veterinary student in the DVM Class of 2025, Aaron Lewis, had died in an accident in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, June 10. The week is ending with a focus on remembering Aaron’s life and the way he endeared himself to all who were blessed to know him.
In Memory: Dr. Robert “Bob” Goodwin, Jr. (PU DVM ‘75)
Friday, June 16th, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that an alumnus in the DVM Class of 1975, Dr. Robert “Bob” Goodwin, Jr., of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 11 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was 72.
In Memory: Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” (Diesch) Holmes (PU DVM ’83)
Friday, May 26th, 2023 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that alumna and long-time Lafayette-area veterinarian, Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" (Diesch) Holmes, of West Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, April 29, at her home. She was 71.
