The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn of the passing of two alumni during the latter part of 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Donald F. Disque<\/strong>, a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine\u2019s first class, the Class of 1963, passed away October 18, 2025 in Farmington, Connecticut. He was 86.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Born and raised in Alexandria, Indiana, he grew up on a farm where he learned his love of taking care of animals. He also was known as a student who worked hard in school and focused on getting good grades. In his free time, he loved playing basketball. He enrolled at Purdue University as a member of the first class of veterinary students in 1959. After graduating, he taught in Illinois, was married and then moved to Connecticut where he and his wife Sharron raised their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At one point, the family moved to New Zealand, where Dr. Disque worked in large animal practice for a year and a half, before they returned to Connecticut and he opened his own small animal practice in Farmington. In his free time, he loved golf, flying his plane, and boating. He also was an active member of Asylum Hill Congregational Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Disque was known as a very sweet man who loved his family, friends, work, hobbies, and adventures very much. In particular he and Sharron enjoyed travels to Europe, China, and Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n