David R. Olmstead

David (dubbed 'Frodo by his fraternity brothers) often reminded me that his middle initial was "Royal". The way he carried himself and treated others was like royalty. He always brought a smile into a room and was definitely mischievous, a nice fit for the house we all lived in. A motto for our fraternity was "TKE" for Life". I propose that it is bond we will all share for eternity. The last time I saw Dave was at a memorial service for another one of our brothers three years ago. One of the photos that I am sharing was taken then. There are many of his brothers that still come together in times of happiness and sorrow even though our days together in Keene was over 40 years ago. One fun memory I have of Frodo was the night he was taken on 'safari', a rite of passage for those that pledged the fraternity. I will miss Dave and the opportunities to reminisce again. I like to imagine we will meet again at the 53 Marlboro Street in heaven. May you rest in peace Frodo. Love you brother.

Dave was a good friend and a great fraternity brother. We met when he came to Keene State College as an incoming freshman living in a small house the college owned with no RA to be a watchguard of our crazy college behavior. Dave followed several of us in joining the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, a brotherhood that many of us have shared for going on 49 years. Dave was a true brother and will be dearly missed by all who came into contact with him. Rest in peace.

Ben Minsk