In Memory – August 29, 2024

Kenneth I. Cunningham

Dr. Cunningham, 72, La Plata, Maryland, died June 2, 2024. A 1976 veterinary graduate of the University of Dublin in Ireland, he owned Animal Clinic of La Plata. Dr. Cunningham was active with the Humane Society of Charles County and Charles County Animal Control. He also served as a mentor via the Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Good Scout Award in 2012. Dr. Cunningham is survived by his wife, Jane; two sons; and two sisters. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Charles County, 71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602, or Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, 8615 E. Village Ave., Montgomery Village, MD 20886.

Martin R. Frey

Dr. Frey (Kansas State ’56), 92, Corpus Christi, Texas, died June 21, 2024. Following graduation, he served in the Air Force. Dr. Frey subsequently taught at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During that time, he traveled to Ethiopia along with other faculty members and served as an assistant professor of veterinary medicine at what is now known as Addis Ababa University. In 1965, Dr. Frey moved to Corpus Christi, where he co-established Alameda Veterinary Clinic and Padre Animal Hospital with his wife, Dr. Demarious L. Frey (Kansas State ’63). He was a member of the Coastal Bend VMA. Dr. Frey is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Corpus Christi Symphony, 555 N. Carancahua St. #410, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

Kari E. Moore

Dr. Moore (Texas A&M ’94), 55, Shingle Springs, California, died April 30, 2024. She was a regional medical director with VCA Animal Hospitals, overseeing several practices in California, Colorado, and Hawaii. Following graduation, Dr. Moore worked in Dallas. From 2000-01, she served as a staff veterinarian at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Moore then joined VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where she was the intern and resident director. In 2005, she moved to California, serving as both a regional medical director with VCA Animal Hospitals and as medical director and intern director of VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. In 2016, she began working solely as a regional medical director with VCA Animal Hospitals.

A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Dr. Moore helped establish an emergency practice during her time in Gaithersburg. She was also certified in animal rehabilitation. Dr. Moore was an advocate for mentorship throughout her career. She is survived by her husband, Steve; her parents; and a sister. Memorials may be made to North Shore Animal League America, 16 Lewyt St., Port Washington, NY 11050.

Richard P. Schmidtke

Dr. Schmidtke (Missouri ’65), 84, Mexico, Missouri, died May 8, 2024. Following graduation, he served in the Army. Dr. Schmidtke subsequently practiced in Clayton, Missouri. In 1973, he joined Mexico Animal Hospital, where he served as a partner until retirement in 2007. Dr. Schmidtke was a past president of the Missouri VMA and was a member of the Mexico Jaycees and Mexico Kiwanis Club. His wife, Ans; two sons and a daughter; five grandchildren; and a brother survive him. Memorials may be made to the Audrain County Humane Society, P.O. Box 603, Mexico MO 65265, or Mexico Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 53, Mexico, MO 65265.

Randy D. Winn

Dr. Winn (Oklahoma State ’83), 67, Henderson, Nevada, died August 8, 2024. He served as medical director of VCA Black Mountain Animal Hospital in Henderson for more than 30 years. Dr. Winn also served as the veterinarian for the city of Henderson’s animal shelter for 10 years and took care of the Henderson Police K-9 Unit. His wife, Cheryl, survives him. Memorials, notated in his name, may be sent to the City of Henderson Animal Care and Control, 300 E. Galleria Drive, Henderson, NV 89011.

Nelson F. Woolman Jr.

Dr. Woolman (Michigan State ’67), 81, Alpena, Michigan, died May 11, 2024. He founded Alpena Veterinary Hospital, where he practiced mixed animal medicine until retirement in 2007. Dr. Woolman also worked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, assisting with the rehabilitation of wild animals. In retirement, he volunteered with local animal shelters and held spay-neuter clinics in Alpena County and via the Elk Country Animal Shelter in Atlanta, Michigan. He also provided in-home vaccine and euthanasia services.

Dr. Woolman bred Labrador Retrievers for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Alpena Horse Club and volunteered at the Alpena Fair, helping with the 4-H Club program. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Dr. Woolman served as a captain in the Army. He is survived by his wife, Bronwyn; five sons and five daughters; 14 grandchildren; and two brothers and two sisters. Memorials may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, 1110 Devere Drive, Alpena, MI 49707; Elk Country Animal Shelter, 11484 Youngs Road, Atlanta, MI 48709; or Huron Humane Society, 3510 Woodward, Alpena, MI 49707.

A version of this story appears in the October 2024 print issue of JAVMA

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