In Remembrance is an occasional column featuring short obituaries of CAS members who have recently passed away. These obituaries and sometimes longer versions are posted on the CAS website; search for “Obituaries.”
The Sports Enthusiast
Ronald “Scott Rees” (ACAS 2010)
1973-2024
Ronald “Scott” Rees of Waukee, Iowa, passed away in August 2024. He was born to Ron Rees and Linda Moser (Miller) in Knoxville, Iowa. He went to school in Knoxville, graduating from high school in 1992. Throughout his young life he loved playing sports, especially basketball and football. He played basketball throughout his high school career and was proud to be selected for the Academic All-State Team and continued to play into his adult life. He graduated from Drake University in 1996 with a degree in actuarial science. During this time, he was a Kemper Scholar, which led him to Illinois and his first job as an actuary at Kemper Insurance, where he met his wife Denice in 1998. They were married in 2003 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. In 2006, they welcomed their daughter Kayla Nicole and in 2009 had their son Connor Scott. Whether at an NFL game, the races, wrestling shows, watching the kids play sports or just hanging out, he was always so fun to be around. Those left to honor Rees’s life include his wife Denice, daughter Kayla, son Connor, parents Linda Moser and Ron and Julie Rees; sisters Dee (Chad) Bradshaw, Candy (Dave) Mullins, and Kelli Cooper; beloved nieces and nephews; cousins, in-laws and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Donald and Dorothy Rees and Marion “Tumpy” and Alpha Miller, stepmother Judy Rees, stepfather Ron Moser and parents-in-law Vicki and Loren Ross.
The Eclectic Volunteer
Terence “Terry” Richard Robinson (ACAS 2013)
1984-2024
Terence “Terry” Richard Robinson of Philadelphia, died at home in December 2024. A dedicated volunteer, he served the CAS as chair of the Reinsurance Working Group for four years and as a University Liaison with Temple University, where he earned an actuarial science degree. Robinson was an assistant vice president at Old Republic Specialty Insurance Underwriters and previously worked at JLT Towers Re, Guy Carpenter and Towers Watson. Born in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, Robinson loved people, connection, curiosity, banter and wonder. He was the “mischievous” co-host of Mage: The Podcast. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, Robinson was a camp leader and member of the Order of the Arrow, scouting’s National Honor Society. He could survive in the wilderness, identify birds, convince teenagers to care about ecological succession and whip up dozens of mini pizzas at a moment’s notice. After engaging in frequent above-and-beyond acts of generosity, Robinson would simply say, “A Scout is helpful.” A man of eclectic interests, Robinson was a writer for Onyx Path Publishing, citizen planner for the American Planning Association and member of the Savoy Opera Company in Philadelphia. His hobbies included operating drones, collecting art books and photographing hundreds of weddings and events. He also crafted book bindings — often of “World of Darkness” (the horror role-playing game) supplements. Robinson was predeceased by his father Richard Robinson and survived by his wife Julia Robinson Skochko, mother Maura Robinson (nee Diamond), brother Ryan Robinson (Amanda), nephew Finn Robinson, stepchild Avery Markow and other family members.
The Outdoorsman
Nicholas Schlarmann (ACAS 2017)
1993-2024
Nicholas J. Schlarmann, 31, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Worthington, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home. Nick was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Michael and Cindy (Pfab) Schlarmann. He was a 2011 graduate of Western Dubuque High School, University of Iowa graduate with a degree in actuarial science and consultant for Nationwide Insurance. Schlarmann could often be found spending time with his dog, Digby, going for walks and enjoying time in nature. He also enjoyed rock climbing, photography, video games, board games, camping and hiking. He liked to experiment with different musical instruments, including his guitars, violin and keyboard. Schlarmann had a kind soul, was valued for his intelligence and was cherished at work. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
