Faculty Obituaries

Meredith "Jean" Bacus

86, of Greenwood, passed away in her sleep on June 26, 2014. Jean was born on June 27, 1927 in San Francisco to Earl L. Wilson and Eunice May Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean D. Bacus. Jean was a graduate of Indiana and Purdue Universities. She taught home economics at Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis for twenty five years and two years in Alliance, Ohio. Jean was a member of the Paragon Christian Church. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Ann Balzer and son-in-law, Francis X. Balzer, and their three children, Jenny, Emma and David. After retiring Jean wrote and published family histories of her Johnson and Wilson families. Honoring her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Her interment will be next to her husband in Friendship Park Cemetery, in Paragon, Indiana.

Dr. R. Ray Hawkins

Indianapolis - Dr. R. Ray Hawkins, 88, of Indianapolis, recently of Carmel, IN died on June 18, 2019. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 15, 1931 to Harold and Violet Hawkins. Ray is survived by his wife of 58 years, Suzanne (Barclay), his two sons: James Hawkins (Christine) and John Hawkins (Christy) and eight grandchildren who will miss grandpa dearly: Will, Shannon, Rachel, Katherine (Jim) and Jack, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Michael (John).

Ray served his country as an Airman in the United States Air Force. Stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Ray rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant working in the Statistical Services Division and was honorably discharged in 1959 to further pursue his post-secondary education.

Ray held a doctoral degree in Psychology from Indiana University as well as degrees and certificates from Indiana State University, Butler University, and Purdue University. Prior to earning his Ph.D., Ray was a dedicated teacher and department head at Manual High School in Indianapolis where he met his beloved wife. After earning his Master's degree in education, he became an adjunct professor in the School of Business at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and directed the Counseling and Placement Center. In 1979, Ray left the world of education to join Eli Lilly and Company as a staff psychologist. During his 20-year career with Eli Lilly, he served as Senior Personnel Advisor to the executive staff, practiced psychology in the Lilly Employee Health Service Centers and ultimately served as the Director of Psychological Services. He retired in 1999.

Dr. Hawkins also lent his skills and outgoing personality to the Indiana Pacers as a staff doctor for 17 years, providing sports psychology and family counseling to the players and coaches and personality assessments for potential draft picks. He spent time working with the Indianapolis Colts in a similar capacity.

After he retired, Dr. Hawkins was very active in his community. He served on the Indiana State Board of Examiners in Psychology and served on the boards of the Indiana Historical Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, Jameson Camp, and Goodwill Industries. Ray was an active member in the Indianapolis Literary Club, the University Club, the Columbia Club, Downtown Kiwanis, the Economic Club of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Athletic Club, and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Ray was a Pacers and Colts season ticket holder and an ardent sports fan. He was a devoted member of Second Presbyterian Church, and he shared his knowledge and talents generously. Ray never met a stranger and was miraculously prepared to share a lecture about any topic or helpful advice at a moment's notice. Throughout his working years and retirement, Ray enjoyed gardening, reading, spending time on the beach in Siesta Key, FL and being surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24th beginning at 11:00 am at Flanner Buchanan - Carmel, 325 East Carmel Drive. A celebration of Ray's life will follow the visitation at 1:00 pm. There will be a graveside service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana or the Indiana Historical Society.

Published in the The Indianapolis Star on June 21, 2019
From Vic Jacobs...
Dr. Hawkins went out of his way to help me gain confidence when I was going back and forth between my parents. I went to his office as an assistant rather than going to study hall. I was him on turnabout day. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was truly a great guy!

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William D Kleya

A "must read" obituary for Mr. Kleyla is here

Ronald B Parke

Misbehave in Mr. Parke's class and he would give you the "Mark of Parke"! It was from chalk he put on a wooden board and then he smacked you leg with it.

Ray Schultz    

With great sadness we bid an earthly farewell today to our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather—Raymond Carl Schultz, a man of God. In our deep grief, we also rejoice in the heavenly reward we know awaits him in Christ Jesus, and our hearts are filled with gratitude for the constant example of Christian servanthood he modeled for us and so many others his entire life. Coach finished strong.

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matt. 25:21

On behalf of the entire Schultz/Alter/Broughton family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for lifting Ray/Dad/Papa/Coach and all of us up in prayer this week.

Steve Schultz - from Facebook

From TheSouthSiderVoice about his novel...

In his newly released novel, “The Match,” former Manual High School athletic director, teacher and Hall of Fame football coach Ray Schultz has written an exciting tale that is sure to capture the interest of all those who enjoy stories involving competition, suspense and surprise endings.

Unlike his first book, “From the Beginning to the End Zone,” which included true stories of his life in football, “The Match” is a work of pure fiction. Ranging from the jungles of West Africa to the challenges of winning championships and the discoveries of modern medicine, this story will keep one guessing about what really is the match.

The story develops when an All-American volleyball coach and a two-time NCAA basketball champion meet to coach at the same high school. A struggle develops as to which program will become the most successful. At first their competitive spirit drives them apart, but eventually they are drawn together as they battle a threat to their lives.

Asked why he chose to write a novel, Schultz said, “It was part of my bucket list. I enjoy writing, and after interviewing a gentleman from West Africa one day, the hook of this story just popped into my head. Even though it took me a long time to finish it, I knew I had to do it.”

Schultz said the book is receiving good reviews. “It has been called a ‘real page-turner,’ ‘excellently written’ and ‘a potential movie.’ I have been flattered by the messages, cards and letters that I have received.”
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Copies can be purchased at Direct Connect Printing & Digital Services, 930 E. Hanna Ave., Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com.

The plaque which hangs on the concession stand...

You can read the Indy Star article about  Ray here >> Indy Star Article

From Vic Jacobs...
Ray’s first year as a coach was my last year at Manual. He was a great human being. It was my honor to know him and play for him. I want to offer my condolences to his Wife Sandy and Brother in Law, Phil Steele.

From Ron Drahos...
I remember playing basketball against him at Steele's house (his wife's home back then).  For whatever reason you played to 24 (I don't remember why).  I scored 14 points against him one day in a one-on-one game using a hook shot.  Anything else I would have tried he would have stuffed.  I remember watching him play for manual both in football and basketball.  The 1958 team was fantastic.

Edgar Stahl

Carl E. Wright 

Carl E. Wright Age 76, Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005. Carl was born December 10, 1928 in Acton, Indiana the son of Charles E. and Marie (Murnan) Wright. Mr. Wright was a teacher and auditorium manager at Emmerich Manual High School retiring in 1990. He installed the pipe organ in the Manual Auditorium and at that time it was one of the first pipe organs in a High School in the U.S. He was a long-standing member of both the Central Indiana Pipe Organ Society and the American Theatre Organ Society. For many years he was a counselor for the High School Journalism Institute in Bloomington, Indiana. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from Indiana University with both a B.S. and M.S. in Education. Carl is survived by one daughter, Michelle Dueringer; one grandson, Ross Dueringer; five nephews, one niece and a long time friend, Charlotte Hafer. One sister, Christine Patty and one brother, John J. Wright along with his parents preceded him in death. Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Carl Monday, August 21, 2005 from 3-7 p.m. at Crown Hill Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, also in the funeral home. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Aug. 21, 2005.