Quick Facts:
Marvin and Bonnie Stone, Nash Strauch died in a crash at OSU's homecoming parade
The Stones were OSU employees; Nash's mother, Nicollete was a student employee
The university will have counselors and therapy dogs available for employees and students
Oklahoma State University released a statement Sunday regarding the deaths of OSU community members who died in a crash at their homecoming parade.
Three of the four victims were directly connected to the university.
Marvin and Bonnie Stone were described as "dedicated OSU employees who will be missed by their many OSU friends."
Dr. Marvin Stone was a Regents Professor who retired in 2006 following 24 years of exemplary service as a professor and researcher in the Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering. He remained engaged in research as an Emeritus professor and was honored for his innovations at a U.S. Congressional reception in D.C. earlier this year.
Marvin’s wife Bonnie had more than 33 years of service with Oklahoma State University. She was an unselfish and dedicated employee in Institutional Research and Information Management (IRIM). She was known for leaving her office and going to a faculty member’s office to help input data.
Nash Strauch, 2, also died in the crash. His mother, Nicollete Strauch, is an OSU student employee. She is currently recovring from her injuries.
Nicolette Strauch is recovering from injuries she suffered in the incident but her two-year-old son died. Nicollete is a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering from Weatherford, Okla. She is an employee in Parking and Transit. Parking and Transit has established a GoFundMe account in her name.
The university said its employee assistance program provider, ComPsych, would provide counselors on-site for emlpoyees and students beginning Monday, Oct. 26, on the third floor of the student union in Career Services.
OSU will provide details on a memorial service as soon as possible.
