IN MEMORIAM


Paul M. Strunk, CPG-2036 Corpus Christie, Texas


May 11, 1934 - June 17, 2018 Member 1969


Excerpt from Paul’s obituary - Paul Milton Strunk was born in Abilene,


Kansas, on May 11, 1934. He passed away June 17, 2018.


James (Jim) R. Chaplin, CPG-4422 Nobel, Oklahoma


July 16, 1937 - March 15, 2018


Member Since 1978 We have received notice from Barbara-


Lowry Chaplin that her husband Jim Chaplin passed away on March 15, 2018. Barbara writes: “Jim spent his entire career as a geolo- gist and loved every minute of it. He taught for 20 years at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY, where he was a tremendous influence in the lives of many still-practicing geologists. He participated in field mapping for the USGS Mapping Program in Kentucky back in the 1970s, and continued field mapping later in Oklahoma for the OK Geological Survey. He retired from the OGS in 2012 after 30 years of work in field studies, sedimentology, paleontology, and in developing K-12 Teacher Education programs. He had over 150 published works includ- ing peer-reviewed journal papers and many field guides.


Jim received his BS degree in Geology and Spanish from


Cornell College, his MS degree from the University of Houston in Geology and Marine Biology, and did post-graduate studies of conodonts at Virginia Polytechnical Institute. He had been a member of AIPG since 1978.


Dr. Donald M. Hoskins, MEM-1980 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania


May 22, 1930 - December 5, 2018 Member 2000


Excerpt from Donald’s obituary - “Donald Martin Hoskins, 88, of Lower Paxton Township, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Harrisburg Hospital.... Dr. Hoskins was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Army Corps of Engineers in Germany immediately following WWII. He was a life-long learner, with a BS and MS in Geology from Union College and the University of Rochester, a PhD in Paleontology from Bryn Mawr College, and a Masters in Government Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Don was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey as a geologist from 1956 until his retirement in 2001. After his retirement he continued to serve as a volunteer for the survey up to the date of his unexpected death, mentoring other geologists and sharing his love of field work with them. ... He was also a member and office holder in numerous organizations, including the Memorial Society of Greater Harrisburg, the Geological Society of America, the Harrisburg Area Geological Society (HAGS) and the Power Squadron.”


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James A. Shultz, CPG-6087 Burlington, Kentucky


January 10, 1949 - December 7, 2017 Member Since 1982


Excerpt from Jim’s obituary - James “Jim” Shultz, 68, of Burlington, KY, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Grant Hospital in Williamstown, KY. He was a man who contin- ued to be on the path to improving himself thru his faith in Jesus Christ. When asked how he was doing by anyone, he’d always respond with, “better than I deserve”. Earlier in his life, he was very much a private per- son, but in recent years he had become much more social, to a point where he’d talk to anyone, anywhere about his faith. His passion was the ministry of Answers in Genesis and his love was volunteering at the Creation Museum. He was a loving father to his sons and a caring husband to his wife, Eileen. Recently, he also was blessed with becoming a grandfather to Lily, whom he loved dearly and often FaceTimed by phone. His love of cooking, photography and music were passed down to his sons, Christian and Ken.


www.aipg.org Two of Paul’s proudest accomplishments


were receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology from Kansas State University. He also remained an avid “Wildcatter” to the end!


He became successful in the Oil and Gas Exploration Industry, serving on numerous Boards and Councils. His career began in 1956 with PanAmerican and Skelly Oil Companies. He, along with his partner, founded Fontana Oil and Gas in Corpus Christi, Texas. They later merged with Centura Inc., with Paul serving as President. After resigning as President of Centura he founded American Shoreline, Inc.


In 2002, Paul also became the South Texas pioneer in the


field of Renewable Energy. His company’s wind farms have now spread throughout the Midwest, Texas and Mexico.


In 2017, Paul was only the tenth recipient of the American Association of Geologists (AAPG) Foundations L. Austin Weeks Memorial Medal - the organizations highest honor- given in recognition of philanthropy and service.


In addition to his professional activities, Paul has been


active in civic and governmental affairs. He supported a number of charities in his local area which focused primar- ily on programs for children and families.


To quote a dear friend, “Paul was brilliant, yet humble,


in all of his successes. Few people outside his profession knew what amazing accomplishments he had in Geology and Wind Energy developments. Paul was admired and respected by all in his profession. The man from Kansas blessed Texas big time with his presence


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