October 25, 2021 – Peace Corps Worldwide

A Great Shriver RPCV Story!

Oct 25 2021

Thanks for the ‘heads up’ from Jim Wolter (Malaysia 1961–66) . . . We also celebrate, Bob Hoyle (Philippines 1962-63), another RPCV life well-lived. One of the stories Bob loved to tell about Sarge Shriver was of the time Sarge was Ambassador to France and Bob was working with Palestinian Refugees (an emotionally draining experience). Bob was courting a woman (not his eventual wife Karen) working in London. Bob and she decided to meet in Paris for a long weekend. Bob saved to take her to the best restaurant in Paris (I don’t recall the name). During lunch, Sarge and his entourage entered and Bob, wanting to impress his date, said, “There’s Ambassador Shriver.” She said something to the effect, “It couldn’t be. How do you know?” He told her, “I know it’s him. I met him when he came to visit Peace Corps Volunteers in the Philippines. He actually . . .

Dan Wemhoff (Colombia I) RIP – Obituary

Oct 25 2021

Thanks for the ‘heads up’ from Geri Critchley (Senegal 1971-72) DANIEL MARTIN WEMHOFF (Colombia 1961-63) Dan went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2021, after a courageous, stoic battle with ALS. He lived life to the fullest from his early days of baseball with City of Detroit American Legion titles and St Paul High School. He declined a Baltimore Oriole contract and earned his University of Detroit degree while playing baseball and editing the sports desk of the Varsity News. He continued an active athletic life by running and playing hockey well into his senior years. After military service, Dan joined the first Peace Corps group in 1961 and served in Colombia, South America. This began a lifetime interest in international relations, humanitarian service, justice, and foreign literature and films. He spoke Spanish and Portuguese. Dan received a Masters in International Relations from Catholic University, earned . . .

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