The University of Findlay - OESHO and The University of Findlay Remember Bill Jutte

OESHO president Jared Kirk presented Bill Carter,
associate professor and director of graduate,
undergraduate and degree completion in
environmental, safety and occupational health,
with a $1,000 donation to the Bill Jutte Memorial Scholarship.

The Oiler Environmental, Safety and Health Organization (OESHO) presented a $1,000 donation to the Bill Jutte Memorial Scholarship during the 20th anniversary celebration of UF’s School of Environmental and Emergency Management on Oct. 7.

Senior Jared Kirk, OESHO club president, presented the check with a moving tribute to Jutte, for whom the scholarship is named. In the audience were Jutte’s parents Mary and Jim Jutte of Saint Henry, Ohio, who were there to experience the emotional presentation and the recognition of their son.

Jutte received his bachelor’s degree from UF in 2002 with an emphasis in industrial hygiene and went to work for Tower Automotive in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was quickly diagnosed with aggressive lymphocytic cancer and soon after married his sweetheart, Kristy. Jutte fought the illness with her support and the support of many family members and friends, many from Saint Henry. He died in October 2003.

The faculty and staff at UF have many good memories and miss Jutte’s “pleasant smile, great sense of humor and dedication to environmental health and safety,” commented Bill Carter, associate professor of environmental management and director of graduate, undergraduate and degree completion in environmental, safety and occupational health.

With contributions from students in the program and from Jutte’s family and friends, the Bill Jutte Memorial Scholarship was founded. More than $15,000 has been raised to endow the scholarship. In addition to the $1,000 from OESHO, UF alumni contributed $500 to the fund and presented the money at the special ceremony.

To contribute to the Bill Jutte Memorial Scholarship, contributions may be
mailed to The University of Findlay, Office of Development, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, Ohio, with checks made payable to The University of Findlay.