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special notices

Karl A. Peckmann ’54, a member of the Board’s Executive Committee and honorary chair of the Development, Alumni and Public Affairs Committee, died on June 15, 2002. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 43 years, his daughter Jeanette, ’92 and his twin brother Hans ’55.

Karl was a charter member of the Entrepreneurial Studies Program Advisory Committee of the College. In 1992, he received the Muhlenberg College Alumni Association Achievement Award for service to the College. In May of 2000, he was the first recipient of the Robert C. Horn Award, an honor given every 10 years for outstanding service and long-term dedication to Muhlenberg College.

Chip Hurd ’86, associate dean of students, summarized the Muhlenberg community’s great affection and admiration for Karl in a heartfelt eulogy: “To know Karl was to love him…He was a giant of a man – an oracle if you will, who was revered by all. He was a pillar of strength, a beacon of shining light, and a leader who commanded the trust and respect of everyone. One of my colleagues liked to refer to Karl as ‘E.F. Hutton.’ Because, when Karl Peckmann spoke, people listened.”