Richard Arnold Johnson, aged 88, died on February 2, 2026. He lived a rich life of service and contributed greatly to the profession of statistics.
Obituaries
Obituary: Paul Rathouz
Longtime ASA member Paul Rathouz—a distinguished biostatistician, educator, and leader—passed away on December 10, 2025.
Obituary: Richard L. Dykstra
Professor emeritus Richard (Dick) Lynn Dykstra passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Obituary: Andrew Beveridge
Andrew Beveridge, longtime ASA member and famous demographer, passed away April 10 from a heart attack while attending the annual Population Association of America meeting in Washington, DC. He was 79.
Obituary: David F. Findley
David F. Findley passed away in June 2025 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Findley had a long career with the US Census Bureau, as well as numerous other collaborations.
Obituary: Jayalakshmi Natarajan
ASA member Jayalakshmi “Jaya” Natarajan passed away on June 1 at the age of 77.
Obituary: Herbert Withers Ware II
Longtime ASA member Herbert Withers Ware II passed away in late April.
Obituary:Tracey Gmoser
Gmoser was not just known for her professional accomplishments, but also for her genuine kindness, her unwavering support for those around her, and her passion for helping others succeed.
Obituary: Mary A. Foulkes
Mary Foulkes passed away in Traverse City, Michigan, on February 8, 2025, after a lengthy career in biostatistics and service to the profession.
Obituary: LeRoy T. Mattson
American Statistical Association member LeRoy T. Mattson of Minneapolis died March 16, 2025.