In Remembrance

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.”

John Jeffrey Limpert (FCAS 1994)
1952-2026

John Jeffrey Limpert of Bald Head Island, North Carolina, passed away in February 2026. Limpert was the son of the late John V. Limpert (Jack) and Anne Thornton Lowry. After the Jack’s tragic death when John was a toddler, Anne remarried Malcolm Lowry and John became an integral part of their family. John graduated from Kenyon College in 1974 and earned his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University in 1976. He began his career as an actuary with Royal Insurance (now RSA insurance group) in New York City. In 1978, John was sent for two years to work at the company’s headquarters in Liverpool, England. He eventually advanced to chief actuary with Royal. Thanks to the fortuitous relocation of Royal to Charlotte, John met Karen. The two were wed in June1995 and enjoyed 31 years together. John was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Spending time with family was special to him. He loved sports and especially European soccer. John spent the last 10 years with Karen at their home on Bald Head Island, where they enjoyed some of the most precious moments of their lives together. He is survived by his wife, Karen Limpert; three children, Alex Sanders and his wife, Kelly, Ben Sanders, and Alina Limpert; three grandchildren, Landon, Libby, and Bella Sanders; and three brothers, Brad Lowry, Andy Lowry and his wife, Delores, and Doug Lowry and his wife, Nancy.

Jeffrey R. Jordan (FCAS 1987)
1962-2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Robert Jordan of Boulder City, Nevada, passed away in July 2026. Jordan lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love for his family, and quiet generosity. Although his final home was Boulder City, he lived in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, and California. Jordan graduated as valedictorian from Lincoln High School in 1980 before earning a bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in actuarial science from Drake University in 1984. By the age of 25, he had passed all the actuarial examinations, becoming the youngest person to become an FCAS at the time. He enjoyed a distinguished 40-year career as a P&C insurance actuary. After serving as a partner at Ernst & Young, Jordan founded Jordan Actuarial Services in 2003, building a highly successful consulting practice. Jordan loved to travel with his wife and children. Before ALS ended his travels, Jordan visited 23 of the 30 Major League stadiums, 51 of the nation’s 63 national parks, 48 of the 50 states, and numerous countries around the world. Music was another of Jeff’s greatest passions. Anyone who knew Jeff will remember him for his dry, quick wit and his strong Christian faith. Jordan is survived by his wife; children, Amanda Billy, Mitchell (Brittney) Billy, Drew (Megan) Jordan, and Nicole (Russell) Baad; grandchildren, Bristol Billy, Arthur, Calvin Jeffrey, Violet Baade, and Tessmer Robert Jordan; and sister, Debra Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Jordan and Janice (Smith) Jordan.

Christopher John Burkhalter (FCAS 1998)
1968-2026

Christopher John Burkhalter passed away in August 2026. He was the son of Vol Burkhalter and Paula Burkhalter, née Steckel. On November 4, 2006, he married his wife, Alexis Burkhalter. They had two children, Jake and Nathan Burkhalter. Burkhalter poured himself into the life of his family. He was a highly regarded and successful actuary. Starting with a single client in 1999, he built a thriving consulting practice by combining his gifts with dedication and reliability. He was known for his ability to communicate complex ideas and earned a wide professional reputation for his unmatched combination of deep technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. Alongside his professional success and remarkable intellect, he was also known for his humility and good humor. He had a gift for making friends wherever he went, with friendships that crossed every imaginable boundary of age, position, and background. He found the good in people and always brought out the best in those around him. Burkhalter cheered on the Ole Miss Rebels more than anyone. He loved Rebel football and baseball and especially enjoyed sharing that love with his family and friends. He held positions of leadership in his churches over the years and willingly used his gifts to serve others. He had a deep understanding of scripture and sought to lead others in the Christian faith. He is survived by his wife, Alexis; his children, Jake and Nathan; his brothers, James (Judy) Burkhalter and Mark (Molly) Burkhalter; and his sister, Linda (Gary) Stringer. He is also survived by many other beloved family members and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandmother, Hildegard Anders.

Janice Zemanek Cutler
1942-2026
Janice Rose Zemanek Cutler passed away in February 2026, in Palatine, Illinois. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ludwig and Mary Zemanek. Her family later moved to a dairy farm in Deerbrook, a small town in central Wisconsin. She and her siblings attended the one-room Little Chicago Grade School. She excelled in all subjects, showing a particular aptitude in mathematics. She earned a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in math. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Zemanek served as an assistant professor of mathematics at Louisiana State University from 1970 to 1976. It was at LSU that she met her husband of 52 years, William “Bill” Cutler. Janice applied her math expertise to the insurance industry, beginning a successful career in 1978 as an actuarial assistant for Wausau Insurance. In 1985, she and Bill moved to Palatine, Illinois, where she worked at Zurich Insurance in Schaumburg through 1999 and then as an actuarial consultant for John Pierce from 1999 to 2008. Ultimately, Janice returned to the classroom as an adjunct professor from 2005 to 2020 in the mathematics department at Harper Community College. She traveled to England, the Czech Republic, Japan, Australia, Finland, Brussels, France, Germany, and Luxembourg to attend puzzle parties with her husband. Janice enjoyed a variety of crafting hobbies and was an avid reader. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her daughters, Barb Cutler (Derek Bruening) and Beth (Stefan) Lowe; and her cherished grandsons, Felix Lowe and Tristan Lowe. She is also survived by her twin sister, Janet Dixon; her brother, Kenneth (Ann) Zemanek; and her sister, Ellen (Robert) Christenson.