In Memoriam

We honor and remember these members of the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife community who have passed away. Their legacy of teaching, research, and service continues to resonate in the lives and work of those they mentored and inspired. Their dates of service with FW are listed in parentheses. 

Rollin Baker, Retired Professor and Former Director of the MSU Museum (1955-1982; jointly appointed with the Department of Zoology) 
Robert Ball, Retired Professor and Former Director of IWR (1950-1978)
Thomas Burton, Retired Professor (1981-2008; jointly appointed with the Department of Zoology) 
Frank M. D'Itri, Retired Professor (1968-2000; jointly appointed with the Institute of Water Research)
Florence Fowler, Retired Administrative Assistant to the Chair (1959-1992) 
Donald Garling, Retired Professor (1980-2009)
Robert W. George, Retired Professor and 4-H Extension Specialist (1956-1981)
Leslie W. Gysel, Retired Professor (1950-1979) 
Niles Kevern, Retired Professor and Former Department Chair (1966-1994)
Darrell King, Retired Professor (1974-2001; jointly appointed with the Institute of Water Research)
George H. Lauff, Retired Professor and Former KBS Director (1967-1991; jointly appointed with the Kellogg Biological Station)
Brian Maurer, Retired Professor (1999-2017)
Clarence McNabb, Retired Professor (1968-1998)
Gilbert Mouser, Retired Professor (1953-1977)
Miles Pirnie, Retired Professor and Former Manager of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (1951-1968) 
George Petrides, Retired Professor (1951-1985)
William Porter, Retired Professor and Inaugural Boone and Crockett Chair (2010-2020)
Eugene Roelofs, Retired Professor (1954-1978)
Peter Tack, Retired Professor and Founding Department Chair (1950-1976)
Duane Ullrey, Retired Professor (1974-1993; jointly appointed with the Department of Animal Science)
Chris Vandergoot, Associate Professor (2019-2024) 

This list is intended to honor individuals who have been part of our department. While we strive to maintain accurate records, there may be omissions due to limitations in historical data. If you know of someone who should be included, please contact the Department Chair, Dana Infante.