Defiance College Athletic Hall of Fame
The Defiance College Athletic Hall of Fame can also be found in the lobby of the Karl H. Weaner Center via touchscreen. The touchscreen system was donated by the Alumni Varsity 'D" Club in an effort to showcase Defiance College athletics. Click here to nominate an individual for a future Hall of Fame induction class.
Class of 2024
Induction during homecoming on October 5, 2024
Class of 2023
Peggy (Hoops) Wolfe, 1993
Mike Moorman, 2004
Lucas Dillon, 2008
Justine Johnston, 2009
Kevin Tong (Head Athletic Trainer)
Class of 2020
Danyel (Lipps) Bowman, 2010
Wayne Cooper, 1972
Bill Ondrus, 1980
Scott Swartz, 1980
1959-60 Men's Basketball Team
1995-96 Women's Basketball Team
Class of 2019
Jim Beaverson, 1986
Doug Huffman, 1968
John Smith, 1995
Juanita Osby, 1984
1969 Football Team
Class of 2018
Robin (Sowers) Groves, 1989
Jerald (Jerome) Floyd, 1984
Norman Gladieux, 1978
Darnell Parker, 1979
1964, 1965, 1966 Baseball Teams
Class of 2017
James Berner, 1994
Penni Bostelman, 1987
Chad Kahle, 2000
Nate Schaublin, 2002
Class of 2016
Jim Bailey, 1981
Mike Groll, 2000
Jodi Hybart, 1994
Jason Lee, 1995
1961 Baseball Team
1966 Football Team
Class of 2015
Stephanie Fetter (Nafziger), 1998
Paul "Larry" Flynn, 1980
Maurice "Marv" Rotondo, 1970
Michael Bixel, 1983
Class of 2014
Megan M. Grieser (Thigpen), 2003
Terry Morman, 1990
Charles E. Nafziger, 1973
Ernesto A. Vilar, 1979
Kevin C. Wierman, 1978
Class of 2013
Sarah Harman, 2003
James D. Harris, 1992
Sheila McGill, 1994
Brett Wingate, 1983
Class of 2012
Ernie Doherty, 1971
Tyrone Gilbert, 1980
Tom Held, 1985
Darlene Kaufman, 1988
Class of 2011
Jeff Boulton, 1984
Stanley Meinen, 1985
Tammy Parker, 1987
Walter Turner, 1982
Class of 2010
Rodger Geren, 1969
Timothy Lee, 1976
Tami Lupton (Moser), 1998
Steven Wilkin, 1975
Class of 2009
David Scott, 1973
Mark Shine, 1974
Michael Wright, 1972
Class of 2008
Doug Murray, 1983
Marv Retcher, 1972
Patricia Schwiebert, 1984
George Stockman, 1957
Class of 2007
Pam Borton, 1987
Michael England, 1974
Robin Harris, 1980
Class of 2006
Randy Buchman (1964-69) [Coach]
Cindy Elliott (1983-94) [Coach]
Dan Renftle, 1985
Ed Roeth, 1971
Noel Underwood, 1957
Class of 2005
Deborah Baringer (Shreve), 1973
Tracy Beck (Hanson), 1985
Michael S. Burke, 1974
Sheri Kovaleski (Plassman), 1984
Michael R. Snyder, 1964
Class of 2004
Lawrence Bowers, 1933
Kirsten Meyer, 1976
Mark Meyer, 1979
Brent Renollet, 1986
Cathy Rohr (Robinson), 1980
Class of 2003
Denise Bierly, 1990
Terry Futrell, 1980
Martha Litherland (1979-87) [Coach]
Mitchell Naufel, 1981
Ronald Tisdale, 1977
Class of 2002
Elmo Faiella, 1953
Kevin Finfrock, 1986
Marcia House (Burton), 1982
Rolland Huss, 1951
Frank Lantz, Jr., 1968
Class of 2001
Russell E. Glenn, 1954
A. Bernard Hatch, 1953
Kathy E. Krygier (Elliott), 1973
Paul D. Yon, 1970
Linda Zelms (Laughrey), 1971
Class of 2000
Connie S. Collier, 1981
Gary L. Evans, 1970
James A. Glase, 1970
Martha E. Mallott, 1981
Darcy M. Robinson, 1983
Class of 1999
Dennis Bostelman, 1988
Don F. Canfield, 1950
Joseph F. Dawson, 1950
Kenneth R. Rollins, 1956
Class of 1998
Cletus E. Dreher, 1950
Lowell E. Gingrich, 1940
Larry R. Papenfuss, 1981
Patricia A. Peter, 1971
Class of 1997
Kendall K. Bush, 1974
John M. Decker, 1971
James J. Mains, Jr., 1940
Vicki L. Martinich, 1979
Class of 1996
James D. Amstutz, 1972
Alan R. Moore, 1959
Christine M. Slattery, 1979
Lori B. Ward, 1986
Class of 1995
James W. Arnzen, 1980
Thomas F. Bauerle, 1970
Howard D. Johnson, 1970
Paul R. Ondrus, 1971
Class of 1994
Thomas P. Herman, 1966
Dennis M. Kidwell, 1969
Norman Krueckeberg, 1965
Walter C. Zverina, 1958
Class of 1993
Ltc. Michael E. Hittle, 1973
Dan J. Kline, 1968
Deryll Rohda, 1977
Class of 1992
Marv Hohenberger [Coach & Athletic Director]
Howard E. Meyer, 1958
David Al Polzin, 1971
Howard W. Spicer, 1950
Lester H. Hale, 1934
Class of 1991
Carol A. Anderson [Coach]
Emmett Clinton Dix II, 1971
Donald B. Dunham, 1938
Paul E. Ladd, 1961
Class of 1990
Virgil M. Feeney, 1940
Larry Holden, 1970
Joyce D. Johnson, 1966
Paul Yoder, 1959
Class of 1989
Robert H. Deitrick, 1960
Jerry D. Griffith, 1970
Duane C. Hocking
Robert A. Martin, 1976
Class of 1988
Bruce Baer, 1974
Carlin B. Carpenter, 1964
Clare Fahrer, 1935
Robert P. Heischman, 1936
Class of 1987
Roger D. Eicher, 1956
Lowell L. Snider, 1959
Ray Sumpter, 1951
John T. Szabo, 1960
Class of 1986
Jose M. Arellano, 1967
Dr. James F. Ladd, 1958
Roger Merb (1967-70) [Coach]
Class of 1985
Frederick G. Fox, 1929
Charles A. Koch, 1960
John G. Manchester, 1941
Class of 1984
Frederick W. Bennetts
C. Bruce Derricotte, 1950
Robert R. Diller, 1949
George M. Smart, 1967
Class of 1983
Raymond (Bill) Rex, 1938
Dr. Rowen (1951-54) [Coach]
Olen J. Slough, 1932
Dr. Jack P. Yager, 1943
Class of 1982
Martin A. Baumhower, 1963
Blaine P. Dowler, 1943
Obed H. May, 1920
Kirk Mee, III (1963-66) [Coach]
Class of 1981
Benjamin F. Davis, 1967
Charles "Skip" Vosler, 1966
Raymond R. Etzler, 1963
Class of 1980
R. Donnell Cathey, 1965
Dr. Ralph H. Geer, 1930
Dallas J. Gisler, 1933
Dick Lord, 1943
Class of 1979
R. Jack Behringer, 1949
O. Dudley Ebersole, 1932
Thomas J. Grzywinski, 1963
C. Leslie James, 1926
Class of 1978
Lloyd E. Geer, 1931
Lavon "Ed" Rex
Vernon C. Snyder, 1950
Class of 1977
Dr. Michael D. Craden, 1960
William A. Pellington, 1951
Dr. Charles F. Wahl, 1949
Class of 1976
Fred J. Brown, 1922
Richard M. Small, 1949
Fred Thompson, 1911
Class of 1975
Joseph Bowers, 1932
Dr. Charles Krouse, 1943
Howard Scheurman, 1926
Class of 1974
Dr. Dennis D. Bell, 1947
Leighton Conkey, 1925
Victor Fowler, 1933
Merle A. McDonald, 1948
Gilbert Smith, 1928
Olan Smith, 1946
Charles Hemlein, 1918