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Dr. Thomas R. Knipp, professor of English and American studies and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, died June 20 of lymphoma at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 68.
Knipp, a resident of Manchester, Mo., came to St. Louis in 1973 when he was appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, a position he held until 1980. Dr. Knipp served as professor of English from 1980 until the time of his death. He received a secondary appointment as professor of American studies in 1984.
Dr. Knipp was born in Chicago on Feb. 27, 1929. He received bachelor's and a master's degrees from DePaul University in Chicago. In 1963, he received his doctorate from Michigan State University.
Dr. Knipp taught at Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Ill., from 1951 to 1956. He then taught at the University College of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 1956 to 1961. After receiving his doctorate in 1963, Dr. Knipp served as first a professor and then as assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University in Ohio until his appointment as dean at Saint Louis University in 1973. From 1968 to 1970, Dr. Knipp taught at Haile Selassie University in Ethiopia on a Fulbright Grant.
Among the survivors are his wife, Carol Knipp; six children, Margaret Mitchell, Daniel Knipp, Therese Knipp, Suzanna Faerber, David Knipp and Jonathan Knipp; two sons-in-law; one daughter-in-law; four grandchildren, Daniel and Cassie Mitchell, and Quinn and Graham Faerber; and a brother, Larry Knipp.
Daniel L Schlafly, an influential civic leader and longtime member of the Saint Louis University board of trustees, died July 16. He was 84.
"Dan Schlafly played an important role in the lives of many people, helping those in need and serving as a generous mentor, leader, benefactor and friend," said University President Lawrence Biondi, SJ. "His life was a model of service for others. Of Dan Schlafly it can truly be said that he was a 'good man.' As people of faith we know that he was entered eternal life with our Father in heaven. Dan Schlafly will always live with and in each of us at Saint Louis University."
Schlafly became the first layman to head Saint Louis University's board of trustees in 1967, when the University became the first major Catholic institution to vest legal control in a board composed of both lay and clerical members. He held that position for 11 years. In 1979 Schlafly was awarded the University's Fleur-de-Lis Medal during commencement, then the University's highest service award. Universitas dubbed Schlafly the University's "Man of the Decade" that same year.
Schlafly was a member of the St. Louis Board of Education from 1953 to 1981, advancing the cause of school integration and fighting against political corruption.
A memorial Mass was celebrated July 22 at the Cathedral of St. Louis.
Mr. Schlafly was the father of Dr. Daniel Schlafly Jr., associate professor of history. Other survivors include his wife, Adelaide; a daughter, Ellen S. Shafer; another son, Thomas; a sister, Eleanor; a brother, Robert; and six grandchildren.
Mr. Schlafly donated his body to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Condolences are extended to the following employees:
- Randle Moody, an analyst with the School of Public Health, on the death of his wife, Ms. Sheritta Moody, on May 22.
- Bob Chism, assistant director, human resource information systems, on the death of his father, Mr. Bob Chism Sr., on June 8.
- Dr. Celerstine Johnson, assistant academic vice president, on the death of her husband, Mr. Walter Johnson, on June 21.
- Dennis M. O'Connor, M.D., professor of pediatrics, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Emma T. O'Connor, on June 23.
- Sue McGahan, an administrative assistant with University development, on the death of her father, Mr. Ralph B. Schmitt, on July 1.