Craig Arlen Gannon, age 75, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014, in Wichita. Craig was born in Bismarck, ND on December 3, 1938. He attended the Bismarck public schools; Harvard College where, in 1960, he received an A.B. degree in English and was a member of Adams House and the Harvard Class of 1960; and the University of Minnesota. Craig married Judith A. Strutz on June 30, 1967, in Bismarck, ND.
Graig first taught at Central Christian College, McPherson, Kansas. Then, in 1988, he accepted a position as professor of British literature at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. Craig taught British literature and the honors section of freshman composition for many years. He and his wife, Judi, also took students to England for a Literary London course where students visited historical landmarks such as Shakespeare’s birthplace, C.S. Lewis’ writing desk and Jane Austen’s home. He remained at Sterling for 18 years. He was named faculty emeritus of English upon his retirement.
Craig was a member of First Presbyterian Church, McPherson, Kansas, where he served his church in several capacities throughout 34 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Sterling College English Department … and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid Street, McPherson, KS 67460.
