Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 1993

About Rudolph L. Memmel

Rudolph L. Memmel was born on November 9, 1912 in Rochester, New York. He was a 1934 graduate of Normal College, which merged with Indiana University. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Memmel was the former Head of Physical Education for the Cincinnati Public School System from 1951 - 1975. He was a former President of the Indiana University School of Physical Education Alumni Association and National President of Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity. He also served on national committees for the Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program in Health and Physical Education and was a longtime supporter of Senior Olympics.

Memmel and his wife, Victoria, competed regularly in the National Senior Olympics. In 1993, Memmel won a National Horseshoe Championship just months before his death. After he passed, his wife established the Rudolph L. Memmel Scholarship at the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management in his memory.