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In Our Prayers: Gary B. Sauer
In Our PrayersGary B. Sauer, a beloved Twin Cities entrepreneur and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends. He was 81. Gary's Catholic faith was the foundation of his generosity. His commitment to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School as a founding board member ensured that youth living in…
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In Our Prayers: Susan S. Morrison
In Our PrayersSusan Schmid Morrison, a longtime University of St. Thomas benefactor, passed away on March 31 surrounded by family. She was 86. Sue Morrison cared deeply about the success of St. Thomas and its students. She and her husband, John, who has served on the university’s Board of Trustees since 1996, devoted more than 30 years… -
In Our Prayers: Dr. John B. Molidor ’73
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Dr. John B. Molidor ’73, a distinguished alumnus, educator, neuroscientist and leader, who died March 26 at the age of 74. Molidor earned his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas before completing his Ph.D. at Michigan State University. He dedicated his life to advancing medical education,… -
In Our Prayers: Seham Hassen
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community is mourning Seham Hassen, a Morrison Family College of Health student who passed away on Monday, March 23. The 22-year-old senior was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health and was set to graduate in May of this year. A resident of Minneapolis, Seham graduated from Robbinsdale Armstrong High… -
In Our Prayers: Christopher Michael Liebergen
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of adjunct faculty Christopher Michael Liebergen, who inspired students toward the pursuit of physical health and wellness. Liebergen passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Jan. 14, 2026, in Minneapolis. In 2024, he began his dream job of being an adjunct professor of human physiology… -
In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper
In Our PrayersDr. John Thomas Kemper, a longtime professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of St. Thomas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. John spent 35 years of his career at St. Thomas and retired with emeritus status in 2011. He was a demanding yet encouraging teacher and mentor,… -
In Our Prayers: Richard Meierotto '58
In Our PrayersRichard Robert Meierotto '58 a longtime University of St. Thomas biology professor, environmental advocate and mentor, passed away on Nov. 9, 2025, in St. Paul. He was 94. Born in Litchfield, Minn., Meierotto was encouraged to enter the teaching profession through his military service and attended St. Thomas College on the GI Bill, graduating in… -
In Our Prayers: Mick Sheppeck
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Associate Professor Mick Sheppeck, whose contributions to the Opus College of Business and to generations of students spanned more than four decades. Opus College of Business Dean and Opus Distinguished Chair Laura Dunham shared the following: Mick first joined St. Thomas as an adjunct instructor… -
In Our Prayers: Dan Haggerty ’62
In Our PrayersDan Haggerty ’62, a longtime University of St. Thomas trustee, benefactor and business leader, passed away on Oct. 15 surrounded by family. He was 84. A Chicago native, Haggerty graduated from St. Thomas in 1962 with a business degree and later married Ruth Blong, whom he met while she was a student at the College… -
In Our Prayers: Michael E. Dougherty ’66
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community mourns the passing of Michael Emmett Dougherty ’66, an alumnus, trustee, visionary philanthropist and founding benefactor of Dougherty Family College (DFC). He died Aug. 10, 2025. Together with his wife Kathy and their family, he established Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas to create a pathway…