Cathy Guisewite
1950 – Present
Cathy was a pioneer for women in the field of cartoons.
Charles F. Kettering
1876 – 1958
Charles F. Kettering was an inventor, entrepreneur, visionary and humanitarian.
Evangeline Lindsley
1896 – 2002
A teacher and author, Evangeline Lindsley co-founded Daybreak, a facility in Dayton for runaway children
Lewis B. Gunckel
1826 – 1903
Lewis B. Gunckel was an attorney, state Senator, federal Congressman, and community advocate who was responsible for making Dayton the site of one of the first National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS).
Virginia Kettering
1907 – 2003
Virginia Kettering changed the face of the region through her philanthropy.
Alyce Downing Lucas
1923 – 2020
Alyce was very active in the local community and selflessly gave of her time and talent in many work and volunteer capacities
Allison Janney
1959 – Present
During the course of her extraordinary acting career, Allison Janney has demonstrated versatility in on stage, in television and in films.
Robert C. Koepnick
1907 – 1995
Robert C. Koepnick was a sculptor of national reputation, and was known for his innovation in the use of aluminum
Clay and MaryAnn Mathile
Clay 1941 – 2023
Clay and MaryAnn Mathile are celebrated philanthropists and business leaders.
