In Memoriam

Buckeye friends recall the magic of Bobby Knight, No. 24

The coaching legend honed his skills on one of Ohio State’s most famous teams. It included several future NBA players and won multiple national championships.

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In a 1960 basketball game, three players jump high off the court to lay up and block a shot. Three more players on the ground box out opponents or prepare in case there’s the chance to rebound. Four of the six are Ohio State players—the others are from Purdue. Five of the six are white men; one Ohio State player is black. They’re all tall and think and focused on the ball.

Remembering Ohio State alumni who have passed away

The following lists include updates reported by family members, newspapers and other sources. Each entry includes name, graduation year(s), city of residence and date of passing. 

News of the passing of Ohio State graduates may be shared with the university community by sending an email to bioupdate@osu.edu. 

Ohio State students at a candlelight vigil

2024

Spring

2023

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

2022

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

 

2021

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

2020

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

2019

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

2018

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

2017

January–February

March–April

May–June

Fall

Winter

  • In an older photo, a white man leans toward the camera while wearing his baseball uniform, glasses and a baseball cap. He looks focused and serious.

    Frank Howard, a gentle giant who hit epic home runs

    In his Ohio State days, the 6-foot-7 Howard was a 2-sport athlete and basketball star, whose rebound record still stands.

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  • Dressed in a pinstripe suit and wearing glasses, a Black man stands in front of Ohio Stadium, looking into the distance and smiling

    Dimitrious Stanley was a football star, cancer fighter

    The 2001 graduate made it his mission to help men guard against prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with at age 45.

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  • Two white women, one with short blond hair and the other with long dark hair, lean into the photo as parade-watchers line the street behind them. The women’s smiles say they are happy and proud.

    Linda Schuler ’68 made Columbus more festive, inclusive

    The Buckeye chaired the Pride Parade for 22 years and spent three decades as a leader in the Recreation and Parks department.

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  • Bear Braumoeller sits in a chair as he speaks with three graduate students sitting around him. He has curling, graying hair and wears a cardigan and loafers, and his skin crinkles around his eyes as he smiles.

    Professor Bear F. Braumoeller: A true scholar and friend

    While his research focused on escalation and war, this professor was beloved for spreading encouragement and kindness.

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  • On the field in Ohio Stadium, an older white woman wearing a scarlet and gray argyle vest stands next to a younger black woman. She’s looking at her friend and they are both laughing.

    She made Ohio State a leader in women’s athletics

    With gusto, wit and charm, Phyllis Bailey was persistent in pushing to get women’s sports the respect they deserve.

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  • An older man wearing glasses and a checked button-down gestures while teaching a class in front of a white board.

    Bill Lowrie gave constantly, in ways big and small

    William G. Lowrie ’66 and his genuine support of Buckeyes earned him respect and appreciation wherever he went.

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