Fred Hughes '31

1971 Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus
Attorney, The Hughes Law Firm

Fred Hughes '31 Fred Hughes was the first recipient of the Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus Award. Fred was SJU Alumni Association president from 1946-51. He was a tireless companion to Fr. Walter at alumni events and fundraising calls. Fred helped found the SJU Associates. The legal advisor to the university, he was a friend and confidant to SJU presidents.

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2018 Prince Wallace ’68
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2000 Thom Woodward ’70
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1999 Fr. Don LeMay, OSB ’48
1998 Len Mrachek ’58
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1986 Frank Grundman ’48
1985 Jack O’Connell ’42
1984 LeRoy Lilly ’55
1983 Fr. Martin Schirber, OSB ’39
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1980 Joe Ryan ’31
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1975 Henry Borgerding ’07
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1972 George Durenberger ’28
1971 Fred Hughes ’31

Walter Reger Awardees

Fred Hughes '31

1971 Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished AlumnusAttorney, The Hughes Law Firm

Walter Reger Awardees

1971 Fr. Walter Reger Distinguished Alumnus
Attorney, The Hughes Law Firm