Our Donors

Clarence A. Dauber 1926

Clarence Dauber 1926 (d) graduated from Case School of Applied Science with a degree in mechanical engineering. Dauber was president and director of Chas T. Main, Inc., a Boston-based international engineering firm. Mrs. Catherine Dauber and her family established...

Claude B. Sharer

Coach Claude Sharer (d) was an acclaimed athlete himself; earning letters in football, basketball and track while an undergraduate at Denison University and Ohio Northern University. In 1927, Mr. Sharer joined the staff of Case School of Applied Science and remained...

Clayton J. Sandel ‘28

Clayton J. Sandel ‘28 (d) majored in chemical engineering at the Case School of Applied Science. The Clayton L. Sandel ‘28 Lab Fund was established in 1995 to support Chemical Engineering laboratories at the Case School of Engineering. Sandel received the Meritorious...

Clinton T. Greenleaf '42 Fund

Clinton Greenleaf (d) graduated from Case School of Applied Science in 1942 with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He was a talented athlete, playing football and running track for Case. Active in the Greek system, Mr. Greenleaf was a member of Phi Delta Theta...

Coach William C. Sudeck

Coach William C. Sudeck (d) came to Case Institute of Technology in 1954 as head coach of cross-country and track, and assistant basketball coach to Philip K. “Nip” Heim. Nine years later, Heim stepped down and Sudeck moved to head coach of the basketball team as...

Cornelius G. Scheid

The Cornelius G. Scheid Scholarship Fund was established in 1984 by the Scheid Family, friends and alumni as a living tribute and memorial to Cornelius “Cornie” Scheid. Mr. Scheid enjoyed both a lengthy and successful professional career with The House of Scheid...

C. Richard Newpher ‘37

C. Richard Newpher ‘37 (d) received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Case School of Applied Science. The C. Richard Newpher ‘37 Instructional Equipment Fund was established in 1980 to provide undergraduate laboratory equipment for the department of...

Delano J. Petraitis '68

The Delano Petraitis ’68 Memorial Fund was established by memorial gifts from friends and family in 2000 after Mr. Petraitis passed away unexpectedly. He worked for the Nusil Corporation in California. This scholarship supports undergraduate students with a...

Domenic Nero

The Domenic Nero Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1982 in honor and memory of one of Greater Cleveland’s leading construction contractors and community developers. Mr. Nero was born in Baranell, Italy, in 1887. He immigrated to the United States at the...

Donald A. Crouse '37

The Donald A. Crouse ’37 (d) Scholarship Fund was established in 1984 by a gift from Mabel E. Crouse in honor of her son, Donald. Donald A. Crouse graduated in 1937 from Case School of Applied Sciences with a degree in electrical engineering. While an undergraduate...

Donald Horsburgh ‘40

Donald Horsburgh ‘40 (d) majored in Mechanical Engineering at Case School of Applied Science. The Elaine N. & Donald F. ‘40 Horsburgh Scholarship Fund was established by the Horsburgh Family to support graduate level fellowships in Mechanical and Aerospace...

Donald Schuele, PhD ‘63

Donald Schuele, PhD ‘63 (d) received his PhD in physics from the Case Institute of Technology. The Donald E. Schuele G ’63 Endowment Fund was established in 1999 to support engineering physics undergraduate students. For over 40 years, he served Case Institute of...

Donald S. Pearson PhD

Donald S. Pearson PhD (d), a professor of Electrical Engineering, Science, and Mathematics to established a permanent endowment fund in 2012 at the Case Alumni Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships for students at Case Western Reserve University, with...

Edward F. Labuda ‘59 and David S. Labuda ‘85, MS ‘85

Edward F. Labuda ‘59 graduated from the Case Institute of Technology with a degree in Physics. David S. Labuda ‘85, MS ‘85 graduated from the Cast Institute of Technology with two degrees in Computer Engineering. In 1959, Edward joined AT&T Bell Laboratories, and...

Edward H. Lindeman 1917

The Edward H. Lindeman 1917 Scholarship Fund was established in 1990 by Mr. Lindeman (d) in honor of his alma mater, to which he was loyal and supportive. Lindeman, an active member of both Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi, graduated with a B.S. degree in...

Edward J. Breznyak, MS ‘64, PhD ‘68

Edward J. Breznyak, MS ‘64, PhD ‘68 (d), received his graduate degrees in Metallurgy from the Case Institute of Technology. Breznyak spent many years of his career at the aircraft company Textron. The Carol and Edward Breznyak, MS ‘64 was established in 1999 and was...

Edward J. Buell Sr. 1917

The Buell Family Scholarship was established in 1975 by a major contribution from Edward J. Buell Sr. 1917 for students at Case Institute of Technology. Mr. Buell graduated from Case School of Applied Science with a major in mechanical engineering and was an active...

Edward P. McHenry ‘67

Edward P. McHenry ‘67, graduated from the Case Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also received an MBA from CWRU in 1971. McHenry spent his career at the Menster, McHenry & Associates which became McHenry and Associates in 1985 when...

Eric Matyac ‘94, MS ‘97

Eric Matyac ‘94, MS ‘97 graduated from the Case School of Engineering with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Finance and Consulting Professional. In 2017, he established the Sigma Chi Greek Leadership Fund to support undergraduate students.

Ernest C. Huge '30

The Ernest C. Huge ’30 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1986 by Mrs. Bernice Huge in honor and memory of her husband. Mr. Huge, an active member of Phi Kappa Tau and a fifty-year member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, received his B.S....

Francis A. (Skip) Giddings ‘46

Francis A. (Skip) Giddings ‘46 (d) was raised in the rural town of Jefferson, Ohio. He spent his childhood helping his grandfather tend to their small urban farm and delivering papers to the community with his dog Ginger. He was proud to acknowledge the historical...

Frank L. Merat ‘72, MS ‘75, PhD ‘78

Frank L. Merat ‘72, MS ‘75, PhD ‘78, majored in Electrical Engineering at the Case Institute of Technology. Merat taught at Case Western Reserve University/Case School of Engineering for over 40 years. He received the Carl F. Wittke Award for Distinguished...

Frank Roodman '31

The Frank Roodman ’31 Scholarship Fund was established in 1990. Roodman (d) earned his B.S. degree in civil engineering at Case School of Applied Science. While an undergraduate, Frank pursued a number of different sports with talent and skill. He lettered in...

Frederic J. Anders, Jr. '50, MS '52, PhD '56

Frederic J. Anders, Jr. ’50, MS ’52, PhD ’56 (d) graduated from the Case Institute of Technology with undergraduate degrees in Physics and a Doctorate in Metallurgy. Fred was a man of science who dedicated his career to DuPont, working in various locations including...

Frederic M. Darner 1922

Frederic Darner 1922 (d) graduated from the Case School of Applied Science with a Mechanical Engineering degree. He was a Chief Engineer of Manufacturing with Republic Steel. The Evelyn and Frederic M. Darner ’22 Scholarship Fund was established in 1980 by Mrs....

G. Brooks Earnest 1927

G. Brooks Earnest 1927(d) graduated from the Case School of Applied Science with a degree in Civil Engineering. Earnest spent 22 years at CSAS and the Case Institute of Technology as an assistant professor instructor, assistant professor and finally an associate...

Gene L. Tromblee ‘56

Gene L. Tromblee ‘56 (d) graduated from the Case Institute of Technology with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked for Monsanto Co. in St. Louis and Texas. He received his M.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1970 from Texas A&M University where he also served on...

George Bodwell '35

George Bodwell ‘35 (d) graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from the Case School of Applied Science.The Virginia and George B. Bodwell ‘35 Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 with the intent to provide undergraduate scholarship support. His career, which...

George C. Graf 1923

The George C. Graf 1923 (d) Scholarship Fund was established in 1980 by a bequest from Mr. Graf in memory of his beloved mother, Mrs. Charles Graf. Mr. Graf graduated from Case School of Applied Science with a degree in electrical engineering. In 1925, Mr. Graf...

George E. Johnson '41 & Robert M. Ward '41

The George E. Johnson ’41 & Robert M. Ward ’41 Merit Scholarship Fund was established by Robert Ward in 1986 to honor the memory of his classmate and brother-in-law, George E. Johnson. Mr. Johnson received his B.S. degree in metallurgical engineering in 1941 from...