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Class of 1966

June 18, 2016

Women’s Club of Wisconsin ~ 813 East Kilbourn Avenue ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Doug Alfke Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from US Forest Service

Family: Wife Laurie and daughter Andrea

Interests: Summer camping, boating, and a little golf . Winter snowmobiling in northern WI

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After being born at a young age I was destined to attend Washington HS, which led to better things, I joined the Navy and spent 4 years on active duty, one tour in Vietnam aboard the carrier USS Coral Sea, navy experience prompted the way to the rest of life, married, a child, graduation from college and a career in the Federal Government in both Army National Guard as a Labor and Employee Relations Specialist and finishing my final 10 years before retirement at the US Forest Service, again as a Labor and Employee Relations Rpecialist. Enjoying retirement and what comes my way, no regrets.

Susan (Sue) Andrews KindbergClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: High School English teacher, CE director

Family: Blessed to be married to Pat Kindberg for 45 years, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren

Interests: Family, friends, cooking, gardening, boating, golf.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Living on Okauchee Lake, we are enjoying the best of WI summers with family and friends. Two years in our North Scottsdale home has increased our love of nature and our love of Native American culture and art.

Dan Ackerman Class of '66 [email protected]

Rick Almandi Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired - Trng. & Dev. Mgr. for UPS

Family: Wife-Terri 45 yrs., Sons Chad - Delta airline pilot, Todd - Charter boat captain

Interests: Outdoor activities, fishing ( I run an offshore charter boat out of Jupiter, FL)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Traveled the USA, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean & Europe to find the perfect mix for retirement. We found it in Stuart, Fl. about 2 hours north of Miami on the Atlantic Ocean. The weather is like Wisconsin's best summer day year found. My wife, Terri, is the most positive person I've ever known. She makes sure I always bring 5 things with me wherever we go: good looks, personality, wit, charm & humor.

John Anspach Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Consulting Engineer

Family: Wife Sandy, 5 children and 6 grandchildren

Interests: Cabin on Two Lakes North just east of Hazelhurst, WI

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: During high school served in audio-visual and WHS radio station

Russ Back Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Sales

Family: Two boys, Trevor and Tyler and one grandson Ethan.

Interests: I am still and always will be avid golfer. Enjoy music and dancing.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: First job took me to Chicagoland, 5 years later moved to So Bend IN for 28 yrs, where we raised our family. Became a ND fan (1st loyalty is still the Badgers), coached my sons in baseball and hockey and involved with winning a little league state title, and high school hockey state title. Also won city with both in parent/child golf events. Have come full circle back to WI to help mom. Now live in Nashotah (Lake Country). Trev and Ty invented the Gimme Charge, own company and live in Indy and SF, CA.

Kathy Anger JuddClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married 48 Yrs to husband Don. Children Barbara & Josh. Grandchildren Dom & Ella

Interests: Working with my animals on the farm and traveling.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Traveled and studied following husband's service career from coast to coast earning degrees from three states. As a Gerontologist I advocated for elderly in Iowa and as a Public Administrator, directed a national Maternal and Child Health Grant for special needs children in Georgia. Purchased an abandoned/haunted farm in North Carolina where we have lived the past 20 years raising goats, rescuing horses cats and great pyrenees.

Lynne Appelt MatriseClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Architect, Home decorator

Family: Married 45 years. Three children: two girls and a boy. Six grandchildren.

Interests: Decorating, traveling, sewing, reading, entertaining.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I didn't actually graduate from Washington High School; I moved and finished high school in Portland, Oregon. "Best memories are from Washington High " Our children all live near us and we enjoy spending time with them and our grandchildren. My husband was a musician (ten years) who gave it up when we were married to become a financial advisor. We have had a busy, fun life and have been able to travel quite a bit both in the United States and abroad. I regret that we weren't able to attend the reunion, but I'm sure you all had a fun time and I will enjoy reading about all my old friends.

Christine (Chris) Berg DavidianClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Teacher, H.S. English. Marketing/PR.

Family: Husband, two daughters, two step kids, 6 grandchildren

Interests: Family, Zumba, tennis, reading, cooking/food, gardening, travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Two daughters, one in Whitefish Bay; one in San Diego. Second marriage to husband Geoff in 1998. Extensive travel throughout the world. Second degree in Communications led to 25-year marketing/PR career. Retired in 2012. 30-year resident of Shorewood.

Michael Billot Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired From Walworth Co. Sheriff Dept.

Family: Wife Deborah 32 years married. I have two sons Ryan, 27 and Kurt 25.

Interests: Teaching drivers Ed for 11 years. Golfing and watching UW-Whitewater sports.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Took a family trip to Hawaii with in March. Went on a cruise with family to the Caribbean. During the summer I enjoy golfing with friends at Trappers Turn Golf course in the Dells; and golfing in UW-Whitewater Alumni outing. I also enjoy golfing at Evergreen CC for the Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Toys for Tots Christmas outing (we have won this outing six times). Also I am the team security agent for the Milwaukee Wave Professional indoor soccer team. I do security for the National Footsal Soccer team at exhibitions in the city of Milwaukee.

Arlene Belinkoff NapshinClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Bearing Industry for over 40 years

Family: Married to Mel for 44 years. Have one son Jeremy married & two grandsons.

Interests: The health club & was in the original Zumba class. Reconnecting relationships

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spending time with family & friends Trying new restaurants. Went deep sea fishing & caught a Dolphin. This is the fish not mammal. It is mounted in our family room. I am creative in putting gifts together. Being blessed with a wonderful memory thanks to my late Dad Sidney Belinkoff. Was fortunate in going to the All Star Game in Milwaukee. Hank Aaron was my idol growing up.

Sonya Berman JohnsonClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Registered Nurse - 44 years

Family: Married to Jeffery Johnson for 46 years. Daughter Alison and son Joseph.

Interests: Enjoy traveling, hiking, sewing and volunteer work for Mayo Clinic Arizona.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Jeff and I have two wonderful children. Alison is a teacher married to an attorney and they have 4 children - 3 boys ages 16, 14 and 12 and a girl who is 6 years. They live in northern California. Joe is a CPA and partner at a large accounting firm in LA. He is married and has a daughter who is 9 and son who is 6. We spend much of our time in California with the children and grandchildren. We have been living in Scottsdale, AZ for 19 years. We enjoy desert living and spending time outdoors. Traveling is something else we enjoy and soon will be leaving on a cruise and land tour to Alaska.

Margaret Bohm Class of '66 [email protected]

Donna Bori HeimbachClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Political fund raiser

Family: Married 50 yrs. to Dennis (WHS Class of 1965) 2 daughters & 3 grandchildren

Interests: Cooking, entertaining, politics, we both seem to "lack" the love to travel gene

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Madison, WI in 1969 when Dennis bought an interest in a jewelry business here, he spent 30 yrs in the jewelry business 17 years of which we owned and worked together in our own retail guild store in Madison "The Ultimate Jeweler." In 1994 we "retired" from retail, took a 4 month sabbatical and traveled before each settling into 2nd careers, he as a fine arts sculptor and I in politic. We spent the next 16 years traveling around the U.S. doing fine art shows (like the Milwaukee Lakefront Festival) the past 5 years we've concentrated on galleries and the internet vs. being on the road

Richard (Rick) Boettger Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Business professor, Author, Talk Radio

Family: Wife Cynthia Edwards, daughter Sandra Auerbach, Cynthia's Weiffenbach siblings.

Interests: Singing, tennis, travel, free diving. Write columns and sue the local gov't.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left MIT, Army Security Agency, and Yale Law School before adopting Sandra, then 12, made me get serious. Got PhD in Business at Berkeley, actually worked for a while as a professor. When Sandra made it to college dropped out again, leaving tenure and a talk radio career to retire to Key West at age 48. Here I do part-time tax and financial advising, play tennis, free dive for lobster and snapper, and sing. Made three lucky real estate investments. Mostly just enjoy hanging out with my wonderful wife Cynthia, getting old together. Offered to come & sing funny songs again, but got no response.

John Borgh Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired (was finance)

Family: Mary (wife) Bryn (daughter) Charlie (son-deceased) Lucas Charles (grandson)

Interests: Fishing, working on my summer home, and enjoying family (especially my grandson)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired early (1998) and spent lots of time with my parents before they passed in early 2000. Have had a great life except the loss of our son (climbing avalanche in 2006). However, our daughter and family moved to Minneapolis in 2012 from Madison,Wi with the birth of their son (Lucas Charles Olsen) so we now have a new life to celebrate. Hope you all have a great time. John B

Alan Braverman Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Judith Brown Class of '66 [email protected]

Noah Borkenhagen Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Hospice Nurse manager

Family: Married my high school sweetie, two wonderful daughters, one grandson

Interests: Travel; have visited all the U.S. States, plus over 45 countries and islands

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Owned several small businesses, held various professional licenses, went back to school twice, USAF vet, held over 20 various occupations, found nursing to be the most rewarding, spent some last days with some very special people!

Suzanne Brissette KraftClass of '66

Occupation: Admissions/Marketing Director

Family: Husband John, son Peter, daughter, Jennifer

Interests: Reading, boating, walking, while at our cabin on Found Lk, in St. Germain

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've lived in the country, in Juneau for 39 years. The best days of my life include marrying John- a very funny radio announcer and having 2 children. My son, is self emloyed in compute marketing, who fell in love with Brazil and spends a lot of time there, and my daughter lives in Colorado Springs where she works for the US Olympic Committee. She's a director in the Sports Performance division and travels with the Olympians all over the world and is dating one. I've done a lot of traveling, including Europe, but now just love going to the northwoods. At 49 I received my master's degree!

Jay Bubrick Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Pharmacist Retired

Family: Wife Jean Bubrick

Beth Burgin ReillyClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married to Washington HS grad Ken Reilly (45 years), 2 children, 6 grandchildren

Interests: Family, travel, reading, knitting, volunteering

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have traveled to and lived in many great places. My favorites were the years we spent in Austin, Texas and Germany. I love spending time with family and being my grandchildren's biggest fan!

Barbara Bub ArpsClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Housewife

Family: Husband / one daughter / one son / 3 Grandchildren - all girls

Interests: Travel / antiques / history

Anna Buchert HarkleroadClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Office Manager

Family: One daughter and five step sons.

Interests: Most all outdoor recreation and country line dancing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We moved to Arizona in 1998 after my husband retired and lived on a mini ranch with 2 horses for 10 years. After being married for 43 years, my husband passed away. Then moved to the City of Prescott, AZ closer to work. I retired the end of 2014 after being the Office Manager of a small Civil Engineering firm. Being blessed again, I remarried in July of 2015. Greg & have traveled extensively throughout Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii and many other places in the US. Since we are only 1-1/2 hours from Phoenix, we visit our children regularly as well.

Susan Ceman BaldwinClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Professional, Milwaukee County, WI

Family: Spouse, 2 children, 4 grandchildren

Interests: Family; Educating Children; Travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Milwaukee County Supervisor 10 years, Milwaukee County Parks Director 10 years, Program Director of children in English as a second language program, Literacy Services of WI, Secretary of elementary school 5 years; preschool teacher.... mother of 2, grandmother of 4.

Sandra Chavez Class of '66 [email protected]

Carl Burk Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Senior Tax Specialist

Family: 1 Son

Interests: Observing Nature, Reading and traveling around the world

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Going to Alaska, England, Germany and Austria. Crusing down the Rhine River

Victor Cerbins Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Product Manager - Energy Transfer

Family: Wife Nancy of 47 years; Daughter - Tanya; Son - Christopher; (9) Grandchildren.

Interests: Men's Bible Study International; Travel, Grandchildren,Indy Car Racing; Reading.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married my H.S. Prom Date (Nancy Hinchliffe), lived/worked in 6 states; traveled Israel, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Brazil. Best: Son, Daughter and 9 grandchildren placing God first in our lives ("...as for me and my household, we will worship ADONAI.."Joshua 24:15TLV).

Paul Churchill Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Professor

Family: Married, three children

Interests: Fly Fishing, Photography

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Paul retired as Director of the Milwaukee office of the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2010. After which Paul accepted a position with the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Rader School of Business as an International Business and Export Management Professor. Paul earned his Bachelors degree from UW Whitewater and attended graduate school at UW Madison. Paul is a NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional, an achievement which certifies his knowledge in the highly varied practice of global business. Paul is a Vietnam veteran and Purple Hart recipient.

Priscilla Colby SmithClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: CONTROLLER FOR NON-PROFIT LOW INC HOUSIN

Family: I AM MARRIED AND HAVE A SON AND DAUGHTER, AND 2 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER.

Interests: I LOVE TO READ, COOK, TRAVEL, PLAY CARDS WITH FRIENDS.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Where to start? I married at 21, was a widow at 27, left Wisconsin for California at 29 and have lived in Cali ever since. I married again, had a son and a daughter. I now have a 2 year old granddaughter who is the light of my life. I work with an agency that provides support for the homeless. I have been here for 11 years and will probably continue for a while longer. My husband may retire next year, but I don't think I'm ready for that yet! Look forward to seeing some friends from the past next year!

Lily Chow BembenekClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Executive Assistant & Meeting Planner

Family: Married to Jim for 45 years. One son, one daughter and one granddaughter.

Interests: Enjoy going to Vegas at least twice a year. Love to travel to other countries.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am extremely proud of my two children. My son, Jim, is SVP, Business Development, for Secure Gateway. My daughter, Dr. Jaime Blanchard, is an eye doctor. My granddaughter, Brooklyn "Lily" is the love of my life. I am also proud of the longevity of my career with A. O. Smith. I've been given countless opportunities to personally advance myself, from obtaining a Bachelor's degree through the tuition reimbursement program, to being able to work with a lot of departments across the organization. My ultimate goal while working at A. O. Smith is to celebrate 50 years of service.

Thomas (Tom) Clasen Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Pharmacist now mostly retired

Family: Wife Claire since 1976, 3 children Katie,Kenny, Kevin 2 grandchildren

Interests: History, amateur music, playing sax,clarinet,flute. Collecting antique pipes

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked as pharmacist primarily in hospital settings as staff,clinical and supervisory. Served at five different VA facilities and retired from VA after 24 years, worked part time in retail rarely. After VA worked staff and consulting for a couple of Nursing Home provider pharmacies, and later on contract for the Navy. Living in Yorktown, Virginia since 1987, wife and daughter also pharmacists.

James (Jim) Conte Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Print and graphic manufacture/ designer

Family: 4 children and 5 grandchildren. My wife Joan has 3 children and 7 grandchildren

Interests: Golf,walking,reading,weight training,music

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from UW-Whitewater,Played on baseball team.Moved to Nashville 2 years ago.

Christine Crumb MikiClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Teacher

Family: Me & Akira, Jeff &Yuko, who have Conan & Lyuji, and Tricia & Masa who have Juno

Interests: quilting, playing mah jongg, travel, walking and of course, Grandchildren

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Living and working and raising children in Japan for over 10 years, raising teenagers in Michigan, our children's weddings, traveling to a few other countries and now enjoying our grandchildren and life in Florida with lots of sunshine, blue water and good friends.....

Debbie Collier KochelClass of '66 [email protected]

John Crichton Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: real estate investor

Family: married Kay West (65 WHS). Two sons, one daughter. Two grandchildren

Interests: Golf and travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: UW-Madison grad-class of Jan. 71. Served in the Army Reserves Married Kay West in 1972 Raised family in Whitefish Bay Living in Fox Point for last 18 years Started Shoreline Real Estate Co. in 1973 investing in commercial real estate

Rina D'Amico AperiClass of '66

Occupation: Hair Stylist

Family: Husband of 44 years, Joe. Four kids, two grandkids, two daughter-in-laws.

Interests: Traveling, reading, socializing with friends, attending grandkid sport events.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Meeting my husband by chance on a train in Italy… Starting a family and having four wonderful kids and two wonderful grandkids… Seeing all my kids graduate from college... Traveling all over Italy…

Felice Dolgin BruskinClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Hebrew Teacher, Retired Aurora Health

Family: Husband,Barry, three children,Tara,Scott & Asher. and three grandchildren

Interests: Playing healing music on the piano in hospitals and assisted living facilities.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended UWM and and a music academy in Liege, Belgium for 6 years. I have two passions in life, besides raising a beautiful family, playing healing music on the piano in hospitals, in assisted living facilities and in my synagogue, and teaching Hebrew there too. This is my 28th year teaching. Our children live in Boston, Florida and California so Barry and I enjoy visiting them and checking out some of the sites of the cities. I remember playing piano with the WHS orchestra 's winter concert in my senior year - one movement of a Rachmaninoff Concerto. Great memory!!!

Robert (Bob) Cummings Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from Kraft Foods after 35 years.

Family: Both of our daughters have a boy and a girl. One lives in LA, one in Brentwood.

Interests: Golf, bowling, movies, and reading. We do travel internationally every other yr.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married since 11/04/67 to Fran.Vietnam Veteran. I managed Dutchland Dairy stores before working for Kraft Foods. I completed my BA at Cardinal Stritch in 1987 . Kraft , had us moving to Southern California and Northern California. My wife, Fran, worked as a nurse in OBGYN as we moved around the country. I retired as the Director of Sales Ops for the West. We plan on staying in Northern California although we enjoy visiting the "Motherland" frequently, almost always in the summer. I am, and always will be a Packer fan. We have had partial ownership in thoroughbred race horses was great fun.

Leslie (Les) Diveley Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired president of ad agency

Family: JoAnne, our four daughters and four grandchildren.

Interests: Photography, writing & a decade-attempt to learn golf. [email protected]

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful, brilliant, creative & funny women. First, my wife of 46 yrs. (JoAnne), then my 4 daughters & next 3 grand-daughters. But I also have four amazing sons-in-law and a grandson. My family IS my most memorable experience. I went to Mizzou J-School to become a newsman but was lured away by the Madmen fun & rewards of advertising. I helped launch a St. Louis firm which handled Jack Daniel's around the world. We sold it & I retired to the warmth of Phoenix where I still handle Jack Daniel's...as I toast sunsets.

Don Earnest Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired, Mechanical Engineer

Family: Wife, Sandy, son Mark, daughter Angela, 4 grandchildren.

Interests: Boating, downhill skiing, National Ski Patrol 23 years, woodworking.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Vietnam Veteran, Graduate of Marquette University BSME

Anita (John) Ellis Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired IT Professional

Family: Wonderful wife, Cindy. Two children and three grandchildren.

Interests: Grand-kids are my full time activiy

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My life has been blessed with a terrific wife with me since 1998. We have two children from my first marriage and three grandchildren who live an hour away. We are born-again Christians who live to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. My wife is a sale-coordinator for a company specializing in powdered medal sales. We both are so blessed with our grand-kids and try to spend as much time as possible with them.

Susan Drengenberg MillerClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired pharmacist

Family: Hushand-Jim

Interests: Traveling

Carrie Elhart KelbeClass of '66 [email protected]

Family: I have been married 47 years, have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Interests: I have gotten into genealogy. It is very addictive.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I attended UWM where I met my husband Peter. Our children were both born in Illinois and are now in the Denver area. A possible move may be in our future? Have been to Europe several times and plan to do more. Just enjoying retirement.

Marcia English PluessClass of '66

Occupation: Realtor, Licensed Broker, Eagle River WI

Family: Five amazing & dearly loved children: David, Robert, Michael, Tamara, and Thomas

Interests: Quilting, family, youth group ministries, enjoying life in the Northwoods

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: When I helped my paternal grandfather, Walter English, move from his home in Terre Haute, Indiana, to mine in Wisconsin, I found an Indian Head Penny and a postage stamp commemorating the First Walk on the Moon, both tucked under an ornamental dish that sat in the same spot for as long as I can remember. I also remember his saying that during his life he had seen many changes, citing the move from horse and buggy to automobiles, from gas lanterns to electric lights, and then to men on the moon. He was an influence for positive change in my life, and I hope I will have been the same for others.

Joan Filetti WenzelClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: First Married John Umhoefer 1970. He passed away JAN 1982 One daughter Jessica.

Interests: Golf, Active Volunteer VFW & Am Legion, Bartend @ VFW, Lake Country Pool League

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Career in Accounting & Finance. Being a Chicago Italian seems to fit I ended up in the numbers racket! LOL Now Retired. Have two Granddaughters which I love dearly. Had my down times but God has been good to me. Remarried 30 years now. I was a fruitcake in High School and still am and damn proud of it. Formed a home based business of natural based products. Candles, Tarts, Lotion, Soaps. I make them and I have a following of people with allergies like mine. Products are custom made to their liking. I am retired but get about 6 orders a week enough to keep me entertained. See all of you soon!

Dennis (Denny) Engel Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Dentist

Family: Wife Cecile, Six children all married and gainfully employed, seven grandkids

Interests: Theatre, golf, baseball, bowling, fishing, landscaping, woodworking, hiking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: UWM grad 71 chemistry, Marquette Dental 75, Wisconsin Dental Assc. Editor 12 years, President, ADA Trustee, Council on Communication, JADA editorial review board

Frank Evica Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retired steamfitter

Family: Wife, ANDREA and daughters, MONIQUE AND ROCHELLE, AS WELL AS 3 GRANDCHILDREN

Interests: LONG RANGE SHOOTING, HUNTING, DIVING, TRAVELING

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Marine Corp Vet, Vietnam Vet, Apprenticed for Steamfitter and eventually refrigeration service and start-up, travelling the world.

Vicki Fischer KollenbroichClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from M&I Bank (BMO)

Family: Married Richard in 1969. Daughter Kathy and Son Brian.

Interests: Getting together with friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: It's been a busy 50 years! I worked at Allstate Insurance for 8 years and retired from the bank after working there for 32 years. We have traveled to Hawaii, California and many other states.

Avraham (Allen (Avi)) Frydman Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Psychologist, Mngmt Consultant

Family: Married with 6 children and 16 grandchildren living in Baltimore, NYC and Israel

Interests: Religious studies, grandparenthood, Travel, Politics, Tai Chi

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended UWM, UMass in Amherst and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Worked for DIGITAL Equipment Corp (DEC) as a management consultant. Was Executive Director of various non-profit organizations. Was a school psychologist and Chair of Special Education/IEP Team. Have lived in Boston/Brookline and Baltimore and now will Winter in Boca Raton. Married to Madalyn Lebwohl since 1975. We enjoy cruising and travel to Israel annually to visit son and his family. Strange fact: we have two sets of identical twin grandsons.

Dawn Fischer WhippleClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Husband Gary daughter Summer

Interests: Travel fish shoot pool spend money

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in Washington D.C.,Disney World and helped open Universal Studios Orlando. Met Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise and many more stars, producers and athletes. Favorite moment was helping Bob Hope into a show when he was very drunk and walking was quite the issue. Proudest moment was two written letters from Who's Who. Thought it was a ruse until a friend of mine in Washington said not so. Now my life is living a boring life across the road from a lake with my wonderful husband and my Down's Syndrome stepdaughter. Ah, life is good.

Marilyn Fratcher BinningClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Husband Ron; Sons Scott &Todd; Stepkids Randall & Kari; 7 grandkids

Interests: Travel; Cooking; Grandkids

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Variety of jobs including High School Business teacher.Lived in New Berlin; Sycamore, IL; Lawrenceville, NJ; Altoona, WI; and past 18 years in Whitewater, WI.Did Community Theater in Eau Claire, WI with roles as "Aunt Eller" in Oklahoma and "Mama Paroo" in Music Man. Sang (and soloed) in a Community Choir that took three tours of Europe in 1995, 1998 and 2001. Been to Europe 15 times and continuing. Also have been to ALL 50 States in US.

Marshall Gantzarow Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Special Needs Teacher

Interests: Fishing, golfing, biking, sports (playing softball), going to sporting events.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After retiring from MPS as a Special Needs Teacher, Diagnostic, Program Support, and Case Manager after 36 years. I continue to stay active on a daily basis with various interests. I stay active by playing golf, swimming, fishing, biking, and playing softball. I've been volunteering for various PGA and LPGA golf events over the last 25 years. Going to Brewer, Admirals, Packers, and Wisconsin Badger games keeps me active and on the go.

Diane Glatz BrulcClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Happy Homemaker

Family: My husband Vic and our cat Whiskey

Interests: Bible study, Babysitting, Baking, Traveling, Entertaining

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended Whitewater U. after H.S. Happily married since June 21, 1969! Worked for Aqua Chem, then HUD until 1980. Blessed with our dear friend Kristin, her daughters Morgan 17 and Madison 12, and our friend Ian who is now 8! Served as President, Secretary, then Treasurer of the local NALC Auxiliary. Enjoyed traveling to many parts of the USA with the NALC! Loved our time Up North at Fort Wilderness in Rhinelander with our dear friends Vic and Nancy! Enjoyed 2 cruises with the girls! Love our Bible studies, and love entertaining family and friends.

Steven Frydman Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Podiatrist

Family: Married to Marla for 45 years.3 children Rachael,Ira and Emily.5 granddaughters

Interests: Family and friends. Camping.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Both my wife and I are retired after 40 years of practicing podiatry in the Milwaukee area. She was my office manager for the last 20 years .We have been very fortunate to raise 3 wonderful children who have been our joy and have shared great times with them and cherished friends. A simple but wonderful life. We plan to enjoy our lives forever ..... so far ,so good.

Diane Giese HarringtonClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired math teacher

Family: Single again. Amazing daughters, Julia & Caroline. Three adorable grandchildren.

Interests: Teach Bible studies, bike, read, play in garden, pedicures, walking the beach.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught math/science at WHS for two years. Moved to Atlanta, GA where I lived for 40 years. Now speak southern! :) Recently move to South Florida to be near one of my daughters and her family. Have traveled to over 15 countries on 50+ mission trips with e3 Partners. Love life and have been truly blessed! I Am Second!

John Grant Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Dentist

Family: Have been wife Andrea thirty years. Five children and thirteen grandchildren

Interests: Golf , classic cars , electronics, travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Doesn't seem like Fifty years . Does it!

Marlene Greenwood BergClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Registered Nurse, Physician Recruiter

Family: Happily married for 45 years to Ron Berg. We have 2 children and 4 grandkids.


Laurence (Larry) Goldstein Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Public Relations Practitioner

Family: Married to Carolyn, 3 children, 2 grandchildren, another on the way

Interests: Reading, music, travelling, grandchildren, sports (Go Pack!)

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Seeing the world through the eyes of my grandsons and spending time with family and friends.

Joanne Green SheahanClass of '66 [email protected]

Family: Husband Bill Son Corey and his wife Dana


Mary Lynn Hammerle MudlerClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Accountant

Family: Husband Bill; daughters Julie; Debby; 3 grandsons Carson, Brenton and Justin

Interests: Travel, cruising, Mission trips

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband and I own a small accounting business and still do accounting and taxes. Not sure when I will retire. We live in Florida and do many cruises during the non tax time and enjoy traveling to visit our families across the US.

David Heitman Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

John Hamann Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: CNW railroad 12 yrs trainman, maintenan

Family: wonderful wife Kathy

Interests: Reading, gardening, mushroom hunting,enjoying each day as a joy with the beauty

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Biggest life experience was my service in Vietman, two tours with B co 7,20th Military Police. Ambush and recon, outpost duty and river patrol. Changed my life.Came home to start living the good life and what a great life its been. Peoples, places and new adventures. Live has been very good to me ,except one small setback.Cancer pancreatic.So not long to go was diagnosed with less than 6 months , but it sure has been fun life.I wish the best to all my classmates for much success and happiness in your lives.

Marilyn Heinritz KochClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Dental Assistant

Family: Married, two married daughters and six grandchildren.

Interests: Traveling, reading, sewing and having fun with my family and friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since graduating 50 years ago it's been an interesting journey. Getting into the dental field was the best job for me. I loved the smaller office working hand in hand with the dentist and the patients. It took me to different areas that I never expected, like doing boards with young men and women at Marquette and in other states, CO., TX. & IL. The best part of these 50 years has been being married to Bob and having our two daughters Nancy & Tracy. Family is everything to me and I have been blessed with the best. Even with the ups & downs that occur along the way it's been a grate life !!

Barbara (Barb) Herman EmersonClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Reg. Radiologic Technologist

Family: Married to my high school sweetheart, Jim, for 47 years!! Two sons, 4 grandkids

Interests: Quilting has become my passion. Also love reading, gardening, and Project Linus

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 45 years in Radiology, 30 of them in orthopedics, I retired 3 years ago, and I'm loving it! Besides living all over Wisconsin, we have also called Minneapolis, MN, Huntsville, Alabama and Denver, CO "home". We have traveled to Ireland, England, Iceland, Paris, and vacationed to Mexico close to 20 times. And we are off to New Zealand this fall. Our 4 grandchildren are just amazing and the light of our lives. Life has been good!

Kathleen (Kathy) Hollingsworth McClureClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Full time ministry/Jehovah's Witnesses

Family: Married to Dick for 49 years. One child, Anna.

Interests: Teaching the Bible, Gardening, Traveling, Reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We ran a mechanical repair shop in Green Bay for 40 years. I did the bookwork. We sold the business in 2005, but spend our days teaching and studying the Bible. Our daughter was born in our later years after we were married 18 years. She died in 2014 at the age of 29 in a motorcycle accident. She had been a RN and one of the joys of our life. Our faith and friends have helped us get through this terrible time. We love to travel, mostly in this country and Canada and Alaska. Now we do this with a camper behind us.

Dean Herbst Class of '66 [email protected]

Family: Married to Jill Callear forever. Had 4 children Christian M. Herbst, Marguerite D. Herbst, Andrew A. Herbst, Elizabeth R. Herbst

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: All four children received college diplomas and some received advance degrees. All are healthy and gainfully employed. Have 6 grandchildren and am lobbying for more.

Nancy Hinchliffe CerbinsClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Copy and Mail Center Manager / Ricoh

Family: Husband Victor of 47 years, 2 Children, and 9 Grandchildren, ages 3 - 17.

Interests: Husband, grandchildren, reading, knitting, travel, and the Green Bay Packers.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We lived in 6 states throughout our marriage. Traveled some, most exciting was to Israel, but the most memorable was being a wife, mother, and grandmother. By the Grace of God we have truly been blessed. 3 John:4

Charles (Chuck) Holzman Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Maintenance Supervisor - condo associat

Family: wife Judy - 43 yearsson - Ben/wife - Jessica married 7 years.

Interests: Handyman

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 5 years of college education. 18 months with the US Navy in Vietnam9 years in the waste paper recycling business9 years in the coin laundry business10 years as Mr Handyman in the Milwaukee area14 years as maintenance supervisor for a condo association

Paul Jacobs Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Police Officer

Family: Wife Barbara (48 years), two daughters and five grandchildren

Interests: Motorcycling, Bicycling, RC Airplane flying & Texas HoldEm Poker Tournaments

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 30 years as a police officer in Cedarburg I retired and moved to northern WI. We bought a 100 year old (renovated) farm, and turned it into a fun attraction for the children and grandchildren. They love to visit us where they can minibike, snowmobile, boat and swim. Two years ago we built a home in Sebastian, FL where we enjoy our winters. I loved motorcycling in high school, and still do - having ridden from KeyWest FL to the Arctic Circle in Alaska. Life is good!

Lynn Holmes GillichClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Health Mental Health Coordinator

Family: Husband Paul, Children (Katie, Mark, Sarah) 6 grandchildren 1 grate grandchild.

Interests: Reading, gardening, horseback riding,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spending time with family and friends. Retired from the Zaasijiwan Head Start in Lac du Spending time with family and friends. Retired from the Zaasijiwan Head Start in Lac du Flambeau Wi.

Dolly Hootkin SucherClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Medical Technologist VA Hosp WI retired

Family: Husband Bobby Daughter Melissa. Grandkids Allison and Justin. Son Todd.

Interests: Grandkids, Golf (2 Aces!) Time in AZ. Anything creative. Cooking,baking,flowers

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Bobby in 1970. Honeymooned in Paris, London, Amsterdam and Switzerland. After I retired from Medical Technology, I spent my time raising two great kids. Daughter Melissa and husband Jon gave us two amazing grandkids, Allison 13 and Justin 9. Son Todd married Kelley in October 2014. We took the entire family to London and Italy summer of 2015 to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary. Love spending winters in AZ.

Lory Jannes SchoenikeClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Legal Secretary

Family: Married to Gary for 5 years. Between us, we have 4 children, 7 grandchildren

Interests: Making beaded jewelry, traveling, cooking, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Still in the Milwaukee area all these years, I have worked as a legal secretary and administrative assistant, now just part-time. Gary (a retired Air Force officer) and I like to travel a couple times during the year, both near and far. His children are in the St. Louis area and mine nearby. We are both active in our neighborhood church and enjoy time spent with our family and friends.

Patrick Kindberg Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired. Wholesale Distributor

Family: Married to my high school sweetheart Sue Kindberg 45 yrs. 2 sons 5 grandchildren

Interests: Golf, boating, traveling, volunteering for Kiwanis

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Running a successful business for 38 yrs. Enjoying living on Okauchee Lake in the summer and wintering in Scottsdale, AZ. Many years of Carribean vacationing, especially 16 times to Jamaica. Enjoying watching our sons and grandchildren play soccer. Owned two loving West Highland Terriers. I have great memories through all these years of socializing with friends and family.

Robert Janke Class of '66 [email protected]

Cynthia Karabensh DiamentClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Family: Married Michael '71, 3 kids: Adam & Helen in LA, Asher in SF, 5 grandchildren

Interests: family/friends,travel,reading,gardening,walk/hike/cycle,movies/plays, birdingBiography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from the schools. Small private practice & volunteer now. Michael and I ride recumbent trikes with trips to Napa, San Juan Islands. Lived in Australia due to Michael's work (Radiology). Lots of national/international travels. Galapagos Islands a favorite. Love nature. Went to 6 WI Rose Bowl games. Study Spanish for fun. Great joy caring for grandchildren 6 yrs to 6 mo (a set of twins). All live locally. Lucky me! I used to think a 50th HS reunion meant you were old. Guess not, but I hope we'll have picture tags since we may have changed a bit.

Mary Kirchberger KrolClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Absolutely retired!

Family: Son-Matthew Drake - stepdaughter Chrissy Hollnagel -granddaughters Julia & Liz

Interests: Golf, water aerobics, boating, reading, traveling and sometimes I even shop!

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in banking my entire career. Lived in Weyauwega Wisconsin for 20 years in the first "phase" of my life -then married again, lived in Lexington, KY for eleven years where I fell in love with horse racing! We were part owners of several horses and enjoyed traveling the country to see them race-and sometimes even win! Moved to Florida in 2011. Have traveled to Europe three times, cruised the Caribbean, enjoy living in Florida, am relatively healthy, and I feel very blessed. Love my life!

John Kitzke Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Attorney at Law

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Third generation attorney with 43 years in practice.Concentrating on Estate Planning with emphasis on avoiding Probate and preserving estate.Will not retire until the Good Lord says so....my wife offers that I may however "slow down" to part time around 40-50 hours a week.Many years of service to the community, charitable causes, the profession and church matters.

Cynthia Kindwall TomaselloClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: One son, Nicholas, who resides in Hawaii with his lovely wife, Lili'u.

Interests: Traveling, volunteering, and gardening.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from the position of Health Officer for the Villages of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay after 39 years in Public Health. I am awaiting the birth of my first grandchild due in May.

Keith Kirchner Class of '66

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife Carolyn, 3 children, Christa, Kevin and Corrinne. 4 grandchildren.

Interests: Main interests are fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling and going to Packer games.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked at Harley-Davidson for 10 years and got involved in my Local union. Held a number of different offices within the Local and was hired by the Allied Industrial Workers International Union as a Representative. It was my greatest honor to be elected as Secretary Treasurer of the International Union in 1991. In 1994 we merged and Carolyn and I experienced the hardest thing we had to do and relocated to Nashville, TN. We really enjoy living in Tennessee and remained there when I retired in 2006. Carolyn and I were married on November 4, 1967 and will be married 50 years next year!!

Carol Krainz NickaschClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Registered Dent. Hygienist/Teacher retir

Family: Divorced, Stepson, Two adopted cats

Interests: Pottery,sewing, jewelry making

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked 10 years in a pediatric dental office as a Dental Hygienist. 33years I taught at Milwaukee Area Technical College as an instructor in the Dental Hygiene Department. Presently, I am at the VA in Milwaukee in the Dental clinic. I am active at Blessed Savior Catholic church and am a Secular Franciscan. I enjoy attending the Milwaukee Rep and the PAC.

Eugene (Gene) Krueger Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Structural Engineer

Family: Still single; never married; kind of missed out on that!

Interests: Fishing, hunting, Packers and all our other teams, my dog, the market, friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to UWM and graduated in Architecture; worked for the same A/E firm, AG Architecture, for over 40 years as a Structural Engineer. I've lived a blessed life and plan to continue to do so for many more years. So many great memories from Washington; so young and innocent; what a great period of life! Really remember all the great "kids" that went there. The sports teams, especially the last basketball season; only two losses to Lincoln! The parties, hanging out at Mac's, the teachers, the golf team, studying, and making great friends! Just starting to grow up now, why rush it!

John Kraehling Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retired

Family: Wife: MaggieDaughter: JoyceSon: JakeGrandkids Julia Harrison Jordan Lucy

Interests: Camping, hiking, waterskiing, traveling, reading, etc.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In January I had the best vacation of my life with all of my immediate family (including children and grandchildren). We spent a week on Maui. My son rented a Harley and gave everyone a ride. We attended a Luau. I zip lined with my son, daughter-in-law, and their children. We all snorkeled. Maggie & I wanted to attend the reunion. But we are going to Alaska again. We plan to be gone 6 to 8 weeks. May all of you enjoy the reunion.

John Krimpelbein Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired engineer and supervisor

Family: Wife: Nancy; 3 children; 6 grandchildren

Interests: Avid hunter, fishing, travel, exercising, enjoying vacation home up north

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired captain of East Troy Volunteer Rescue Squad where I was an EMT, EMT-I & EMT-D, member of Tri-Troy Ambulance, and East Troy Fire Department.

Kay Kupi KavanaughClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Social worker

Family: Husband Mike, son Andy, daughter Elizabeth and two grandsons with a third coming

Interests: Reading, traveling, attending sporting events, spending time with grandsons

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband and I live in Appleton, Wi. I retired as a school social worker. We take care of one of our grandsons two afternoons a week. During the summer we enjoy spending time at our lake cottage.We also love to travel including a few European river cruises. We attend Packer, Brewer and Badger games.

Roberta Leeb BlochClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Speech/Language Pathologist

Family: Husband: Bob. Have 2 children and 2 step-children. Have 7 grandchildren.

Interests: Travel, knitting, yoga.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked as a Speech/Language Pathologist for 45 years in medical, school settings and private practice. Currently spend winters in Arizona. Enjoying spending time with children and grandchildren.

Robert (Bob) Kufahl Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Sales & Marketing Executive

Family: Married to the same lady for going on 40 years.Two great sons and one grandbaby

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Who would have thunk it way back in 1966 ??My career as a Sales/Marketing Executive in the Outdoor Industry has given me the opportunity to combine my love of the outdoors with my work. It has taken me not only to almost every State here in the US, but also to many countries around the world. It has allowed me to experience many different cultures and to make good friends throughout the US and in many countries. All-in-all, it's been a great fun trip so far......still looking forward to what's to come next.

Thomas (Tom) Laporte Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Managing Director of Raymond James

Family: Married Juli (1999). Children: Natalie (30) Christina(26) Tommy and Olivia(12)

Interests: Exercise, coaching my kids and watching them perform. Church, favorite charities

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated UWM with MS Engineering 1971.FinancialServices executive since 1981. 2014 Barron's top 1200 financial advisors in U.S., 2014 On Wall Street top 10 mangers in U.S. Founder Rule 2 Advisors and Managing Director of Raymond James. Ran for U.S. Congress in 1984. Proud father of 4 exceptional children and husband of Juli my best friend and partner in life.Loving life in AZ and no retirement in sight. I hate golf :)

John Lindquist Class of '66

Occupation: Operating Engineer, DPW.

Family: Wife Wendy, daughter Jessica, grandson George.

Interests: Member, 3rd Marine Division Assoc., & Veterans' Breakfast Club.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: USMC 1967-1969, 3rd Marine Division, served in Vietnam 1968, 1969. Worked for Department of Public Works as Operating Engineer for 38 years, retiring in 2010. Lives 10 months a year in Oxfordshire, UK 10 months of year caring for mother-in-law; other two months in Milwaukee.

Andrew (Andy) Loduha Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired business owner

Family: Happily married to Lisa. A blended family of 7 kids (my 3, her 3 and our 1)

Interests: Visiting with the kids, traveling, managing investments, golf, fishing, skiing.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation in 66 joined the Army. Served in Vietnam with my kid brother Gary, who was killed in action. After Army attended UW Milwaukee, graduated with degree in accounting, passed CPA exam, worked for national accounting firm. Was VP Finance at two companies, then owned manufacturing company in Los Angeles for 15 years. Company grew large, sold it and moved back to Northern Wisconsin in 2001 to retire. Met the love of my life, remarried & live on a pretty lake raising our beautiful 11 year old daughter, who keeps me feeling very young ! Life is good. Still miss my kid brother Gary.

Lesley Leupold GinglenClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired. Accountant, Realtor

Family: Married to my Coastie, Richard, 47 yrs. Daughters LeAnne (D 2015) & Laurie

Interests: Genealogy, beaching, traveling, spending time with my grandson

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Met my husband at the IVY A GO-GO when he was on a weekend pass. Married young. Moved to NJ. Studied international business course in China. Earned an MBA.Worked as an accountant for Dow Jones. At the same time, renovated several 100 yr old houses as rentals. Retired to the beach in NC. Earned a Real Estate broker license. Bought a real estate company. Sold the company and became a proud grandma. Loved London and would like to go back again. Love the ocean even more than Lake Michigan and have always lived very near it. Losing my daughter last year was the most difficult time in my life.

Ken Locke Class of '66

Occupation: Phy. Ed. Teacher at MPS for 32 years

Family: Wife Grace for 40 years, 3 sons Tim, Thaddeus, Tony

Interests: Work out YMCA 3x weekly, Travel, See Chloe play in sports in H.S.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 2 Granddaughters Chloe 15, Madison 4. Love to play and do things with Madie.

Suzanne Low Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Attorney and Financial Adviser

Family: 3 stepchildren, 2 grandchildren

Interests: golf, travel, volunteering at PACE Center for Girls and endowments, reading

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I lived in New Jersey, married and worked as an attorney for 19 years. Then moved to Bonita Springs, Florida in 1997, became a Certified Financial Planner and retired earlier this year. I love walking my little dog, a Jack Russell terrier mix rescue, after having enjoyed the all too brief lives of two (in succession) wonderful West Highland White terriers. Have loved living in the warm, sunny climate, playing golf year-round, making new friends and renewing connections with old ones - it seems lots of people winter in this area.

Barry Maid Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Professor

Family: Two children, Rachel and Seth. Both live in Durham, North Carolina.

Interests: Reading, travel, technology, museums, road trips, hiking in the southwest desert

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've spent most of my adult life teaching writing in college. Taught for a long time in Little Rock and for the last 17 years at Arizona State. For the moment, having too much fun and too many interesting challenges to retire. I do like to travel and have been to every state but North Dakota. Looking for a reason to get there.

Michael (Mike) Loebel Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired after 45 years in Broadcasting

Family: Married to Jill (Ugoretz) for 45 years. 1 daughter, 1 grandson

Interests: Travel, Food & Wine, playing with grandson, Eli, who's growing up too fast.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After retiring from broadcasting, I have ventured into selling plush animals, mostly to hospital gift shops. It keeps me busy and provides a nice diversion from Law & Order reruns.

Jean Ludwig MantzClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: I am thoroughly enjoying retirement and staying young with my four grandchildren

Interests: Volunteering for many organizations keeps me busy

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: One thing on my bucket list was crossed off as I treated my family( all 9 of us) to an Alaskan Cruise in 2015. I have embraced a new lifestyle as a widow after my beloved husband Jim pased away from lung cancer in 2011. My two children and four grandchildren keep me busy attending soccer, basketball and football games. And I still enjoy all of the fine art presentations Milwaukee has to offer. Life is good and I feel blessed every day!

James Mardak Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Cabinet Maker

Family: Wife - Lisa Daughter - Wendy Son - Thomas Grandchildren - 4

Interests: RVing and Motorcycling

Jim McDonough Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: DENTAL SUPPLY BUSINESS

Family: WIFE: RUTH2 SONS: JIM & RYAN3 GRAND CHILDREN: KAELAN, CONNOR, & HARPER

Interests: ENJOYING TIME WITH THE FAMILY AND LOOKING FORWARD TO RETIREMENT JANUARY 2016.

John Manders Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired IT Professional

Family: Wonderful wife, Cindy. Two children and three grandchildren.

Interests: Grand-kids are my full time activiy

Richard (Richard (Dickie)) Marks Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon

Family: Wife of 45 years, Marlene Blyweiss Marks, WHS '63; Daughter - Missy; Son - Robby

Interests: Surgical innovations, international travel, skiing, golf, firearms, classic cars

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Marlene 1970. Med school: Marquette (now MCOW); Residency: U. of Texas; Fellowship: Basel, Switzerland. Private practice, orthopedic surgery began 1979 in Dallas, Texas. We live in Plano, a Dallas suburb. Two children: Missy (MBA), three daughters with husband of 9 years David; Robby (MD), two daughters, one son, with wife of 10 years Amanda. Travel is our #1 love; been to 88 countries, and hoping for more. Like most Texans, transplanted or not, we lean to the right politically. We don't attend Tea Party rallies, but nor do we overlook e-mail improprieties or Benghazi!

Steven Mielke Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: VP Human Resourses--retired 2003

Family: Married 40 years. a son and a daughter, 4 grandchildren. 3 dogs and 2 cats

Interests: Hunting, fishing and gardening

Judy (Judi) Nelson-Stern Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retiree

Family: Divorced/1child: Stacy

Interests: Gardening, travel, swimming, knitting & pet Maltese dogs.Volunteer work overseas

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was an elementary teacher in Milw.after UWM. Living in Hawaii where I was hired by United Airlines as a flight attendant; based in Washington D.C., Chicago, LA & Honolulu. After 30 years, I took early retirement. I have seen Paris, London, Portugal, Spain, Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Hong Kong, Beiging,& Shanghai. I returned to Wis for MA in Comparative Ed. Now living in Madison for 20-some years. Volunteered for Sar-el, working on an IDF base in Israel. Also taught English in China. My daughter Stacy lives in Tucson.

Andrea Meyer HeathClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: High school English teacher retired 2006

Family: Married 30 years Two grandchildren, two step children. Dad 88 ; Mom 86

Interests: Traveling, cooking, sailing , gardening, golfing, & partying on our pontoon boat

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Last fall we hot air ballooned over Cappodocia in Turkey, toured Georgia, visited kids in Baku, Azerbizan. We have also spent much time traveling throughout Europe while our son lived in Vienna. Several trips to Provence: once rented a castle for Thanksgiving and family reuinon. Finally got to see all the national parks.. Retired from teaching 33 years at the same school in Minocqua

Nancy Naylor SwankeClass of '66

Occupation: Former teacher

Family: Married classmate Larry Swanke, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren

Interests: Grandchildren time, church activities, traveling to visit family, Door County

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Concordia University Chicago. Taught in Lutheran schools. Stayed home to raise our daughters & volunteered in many school activities.

Kathleen (Kathy) Nettesheim StephensClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Julie McCoy, Cruise Director

Family: Husband, Woody, the Love of my Life. Seven children, twelve grandchildren, one

Interests: Family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have fullfilled any bucket list imaginable.

Cynthia O'Connell DickhutClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Widowed 2010; married son & 2 grandkids in MA; married daughter & grandson in OR

Interests: Tennis, golf, needle crafts, travel, reading, mahjongg

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Spencerian Business College in 1968. Worked as a Legal Admin/ParaLegal for several years before starting a family. Started a cake business from my home, making wedding cakes as my specialty. Traveled the world with my late husband. We were fortunate to visit so many countries: Japan, China, Israel, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Italy, Australia, France, Portugal, Spain, England, Scotland & Ireland. We lived in WI, MA, CA and NV and took advantage of each location to visit many historical sites and national parks.

Laurie Nerby AlbrechtClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Jim m. 48 years, Chris(Beth), Tricia, David(Dana), Jon(Sarah) 9 grandchildren

Interests: Gardening, traveling and trying to keep up with family

Jeanne Netz HivelyClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retired CNA for brain-injured & disabled

Family: 5 children 17 grandchildren plus a bunch of steps..2-steps & 3-steps

Interests: sewing, painting, rug hooking and glass garden art....and facebook.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I love my new life in Northern Wisconsin with my wonderful husband.

Roberta (Bobbe (Roberta)) Pavletic JonesClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Financial Service Consultant (Retired)

Family: Married 43 years. We have two sons.

Interests: Traveling, gardening, oil painting and the arts, Cooking, photography.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After retiring 3 years ago, I've been able to spend even more time doing many of the things I love one of most is traveling. My husband and I have traveled all over the country on our Harley..no trailering for us...we've taken a trip as far as Vancouver Island.. last year to the California Redwoods. Other places I have visited include France, Italy, Amsterdam and the Far East. When I'm closer to home, I enjoy some quite time at our cabin in Northern Wisconsin, oil painting, shooting photos and spending time with family and friends.

Dan Peters Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Novelist

Family: Happily married since 1970 to Annette Kolodny

Interests: reading, writing, studying ancient civilizations, travel, politics

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent 4 years in British Columbia resisting the draft. Afterward, lived in New Hampshire, Maryland, New York & Arizona. Played basketball to the age of 56. Published 5 novels (one may soon be made into an international TV series). Traveled widely, esp. in the American Southwest. Attended every high school & college reunion I could

Marilyn Oppitz KoehnleinClass of '66

Occupation: Library Media Specialist-Les Paul MS

Family: Children - David and Marlese Husband Bob

Interests: Perennial gardening, hiking, and other fun stuff.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Audience member at the Michael Feldman show in Madison. Met Country Joe MacDonald at a poetry reading. Worked with Bon Jovi on the Al Gore campaign. Traveled to various NHL stadiums to photograph my kids in their fan gear. Saw my daughter sing with Celine Dion. Sat next to Eric Burdon, Animals, on a flight to New Mexico. Met some of the Vietnam Vets my husband served with in the 5th Army Band. Returned to teaching as a Librarian in 1998. Love connecting middle school students with books (generally they don't like ebooks).

Lynn Pegoraro BorkenhagenClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: MARRIED, 2 CHILDREN, TIFFANY AND CAMILLE, ONE GRANDCHILD, CRUZ

Interests: READING, DANCING, MOVIES, AND TRAVEL

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: ATTENDED BRYANT & STRATTON BUSINESS COLLEGE. WORKED NUMEROUS OFFICE POSITIONS. AFTER CHILDREN WERE BORN, WORKED FOR KOHLS GROCERY FOR 23 YEARS. STARTED OUT AS CHECKER, THEN BECAME TRAINER, CASHIER, BACKUP TO HEAD CASHIER, AND THE LAST 11 YEARS HEAD CASHIER.OWNED KNIGHT'S POPCORN FOR 11 YEARS. SOLD IN 2002 AND MOVED BACK TO FRANKLIN.WORKED FOR EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS FOR 13 YEARS AS AN OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR.NOW MY HUSBAND AND I TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY.

Paula Phelps Class of '66

Occupation: Receptionist, Activities, Marketing

Family: 2 Daughters (Cary Watkins - Amy Stock)4 Grandkids-Cole, Callie, Morgan, Mason

Interests: Grandchildren events,dancing,cards,travel,theatre,baking,volunteering

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have worked in sales my whole life. Loved all my working years,raising my 2 girls alone w/many great adventures. I am presently working at Presbyterian Homes. I live in the independent apartments and work in the asst. living and memory care. No commute to work, no stress, and lots of good friends. My whole family is within 15 minutes of me. I am blessesd.In the cold months, I usually go to Florida to visit family and California to visit Cynthia Diament and family (dearest friend from 3rd grade). I have season tickets to the Minnesota Twins. (Love Baseball).

J. (Clarke) Pinzer Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Aug. 2014, Salesman

Family: Partner Christine Hubert 26 yrs.

Interests: Golf, Pickleball, Milw.Braves memorabilia, Reading, Cooking, Traveling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from Holiday Wholesale, Wis. Dells after 33.5 years in sales. No Children, Single.

Patrick Pettit Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired US ARMY

Family: 3 daughters, 39 to 35 yrs old, 6 grandkids, 8 to 16 yrs old

Interests: outdoors, photography, fishing & shooting sports

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 20 yrs military, medically retired. It's been one hell of 50 year long roller coaster ride. Living alone near Ft Hood, TX. Lets go back to 1962 and do it all again. [email protected] 6702 Wagon Wheel DR. Killeen, TX 76542

Susan Picus Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired computer manager

Family: Husband Barry Rigal

Interests: Bridge, Travel, Theatre

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked at Bell Labs in New Jersey for 23 years, then for a Wall Street Firm for 14 years, then for HBO for 4 years, and finally retired. World Champion bridge player. In 1995 I was ranked 5th woman player in the world, but no longer in the top 50. Since retiring, I have been traveling extensively, mostly accompanying my husband who is a bridge journalist to tournaments all over the world.

Ellen Pizer-Kupersmith Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Fine Art Photographer

Family: Husband: Daniel, 2 sons (Nathan & Andrew)

Interests: Wandering with my camera, listening to blues & jazz, reading books about art

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I began my career as a photographer working for small newspapers and magazines and doing PR for non-profit organizations. I took a break while raising my sons. When I once again picked up my cameras, I began focusing on the colors, textures and designs of the urban environment. Soon my worked was being exhibited in galleries in Milwaukee and Madison. Several years ago my large abstract photos were purchased by the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Milwaukee and small black and white photos of Milwaukee were purchased for remodeled rooms at the Pfister Hotel

Steven (Steve) Prust Class of '66 [email protected]

Barbara Pitrof AblerClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Bar Owner (Ablers Whiskey Corner)

Family: Husband Paul (deceased 11/19/2007) Daughter Cindie 44 years old

Interests: Cruising with my sis, Patty. Spending quality time with family and friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Been very lucky to be in my current bar for over 20 years, running it with my lovely daughter. Had been married to Paul Abler for 36 wonderful years until his passing. Although I have no grandchildren, I am so honored to be a sister, aunt and great-aunt to almost 50!!! I also have a granddog and two grandcats! LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Alan Powell Class of '66

Mark Richfield Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired; work a little part-time

Family: Married to Kathi for 36 years now; two daughters -- Jill and Kim.

Interests: Sports, of course! Go the gym regularly; chess; participate in medical research.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Not much exciting stuff to talk about here. Worked for Outboard Marine Corp. for 4 years; Vilter Mfg. Corp. for 24 years; Price Engineering for 9 years; and Berghammer Construction for 1 year. Have done some international traveling to England, Cancun, Jamaica, Austria and Germany; and the usual family vacations to Florida, California, Arizona, etc. Ran my only half marathon at age 60! In all, I have led a very conservative but happy and healthy life -- I still have never been hospitalized, never had a broken bone, and have never had a medical prescription. Hallelujah! Loving social security.

Linda Riopell YergensClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married 48 years to Roger a '64 WHS graduate.

Interests: Walking, reading, traveling and volunteer work

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from Fiserv as an Executive Assistant to the VP of Human Resources. I have 3 sons, Todd (Patti), Andrew (Shelly) and Eric (Jamie). My most rewarding job has been a wife, mother and grandmother. I am proud of how my sons have grown up to be responsible husbands and fathers. I am the happiest when I am with my family. Since retirement, my husband and I are able to enjoy the winter months in Nevada. We drive to Nevada and home while enjoy sightseeing along the way.

Carol (Carole) Reiss OhlsenClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Elementary Schoolteacher

Family: My husband Wilhelm

Interests: travel,writing, kayaking, boating, Audubon Member, Member of a Mac Computer Club

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I taught for 35 years in Elmbrook Schools. I married a man from Hamburg, Germany, so have traveled to Europe many times. We have such a passion for traveling and recently took a Mediterranean Cruise. Climbing Machu Picchu and spending a week in the Galapagos were really thrilling experiences. We also enjoyed zip lining in Costa Rica. There are over 300 clubs in Hot Springs Village, AR where we live. My husband is quite an artist, and I belong to the Writer's Club there. Retirement has been truly delightful.

Tim Riley Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retired business computer programing

Family: married 48 years 2 sons 7 grandkids 2 g-grandkids

Interests: helping others, problem solving

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: left Milwaukee married to Linda and 1 son in 1969 moved to Atlanta, Ga; Moved to NW LA in 1971 had 2nd son 1972. Started working for the same pharmaceutical manufacturer 2 after arriving and retired in 2005. Served as the Illustrious Grand Master of R & S Masons of LA in 2005. And then served until 2015 as their Grand Recorder and Grand Secretary of RAM of State. My Father-in-law, myself and my son have all served as IGM.

Jerry Rohlinger Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife: Diane; daughter: Amy; 2 grand children: Sydney & Porter.

Interests: History, model railroading, woodworking

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Military service: 4 years - Oct 1966 to Oct 1970; 42 months in Europe. Attended UWSP majoring in History with a minor in Biology. Have served on the Portage Cty. Hist. Society's B.O.D. for 25 years, created and maintaining their website for past 18 years. Member of Moose Family Center #1572. Created Lodge website. Received national award for site, 2013-2014. Chairperson of Centennial Committee.

Bruce Rubly Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: sales, teacher

Family: Amanda 28lives in Rescue Ca,Ross,23,lives in Lodi Ca Nichole 21, in Oaklely Ca

Interests: Politics.cooking,travel,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been married 3 times now, wife #1 shot herself, Wife#2, threw me out as a drunk, I threw out wife #3 as a Tweeker and raised my kids by myself.Moved to California in 1985.Lived in Reno NV in 2008 and was a Hillary delegate to the Nevada State Convention .Delegate from AD9 California Democratic Party Spring 14In a relationship with Marlis Rodin, we're old flames from Washington

Marlis Rodin LippowClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired teacher

Family: 2 sons: attorney and PhD chemical engineer; 4 grandchildren

Interests: Puzzles, mostly sudoku and kenken, sewing, crafting, craft shows, politics.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I taught 5-6 grades in MPS and then 4th in Oconomowoc. For many years I was active in the Waukesha temple. After retiring, when the timing was right, Valentine's Day, 2011, changed my life. That was the day Bruce Rubly, the boy who I was not allowed to date in high school, found me! We are together, "Stuck in Lodi" in California's Central Valley.

Terry Rose ArmorClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Community Rela. Dir. - Retired.

Family: Married Bob in 1975. Now a "merry" widow.

Interests: Traveling the world, billiards, bridge, watercolors, reading and dancing!

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After college, I backpacked throughout Europe and the Middle East over two years, settling in Orange County California. Married, and enjoyed the beach life and our mountain cabin before retiring in 2001 to a small Northern CA mining town in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains. We traveled extensively, and I have continued and enjoyed the adventures, making new friends, renewing the old friendships and cherishing all the moments throughout this amazing journey.

Lynda (Lyn) Ruhnke GrabowskiClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: 1 daughter,2 stepdaughters,1 stepson,11 grandchildren,4 1/2 great grandchildren

Interests: downhill skiing,reading,hiking,walking,working out and seasonal camping.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Was in data entry/computer operations for 42 years,retiring in 2012. Have been widowed for 12 years now.

Elaine Savick Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Family: Husband Michael Hindin, Children Alexander Hindin (34), Hanna Hindin (30)

Interests: Politics, the arts, Zumba, kayaking, Green Bay Packers, travel, food

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: graduated from Marquette '70. Living in MN most of past 40 years. Hospice nurse 35 years. Now a congregational nurse part time. celebrated 60th b'day rafting thru Grand Canyon, 65th cruising Mediterranean. Just returned from a week in Cuba. Next ???? Can't believe this is a 50th reunion. My dad was really old when his 50th happened!

Marcy Rudoy HotzClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from GE

Family: Husband Jim; Son John (Angie) Gruenwald; Son Craig Gruenwald; 2 grandchildren

Interests: Travel; Miata club; Silk floral arranging; card making; Mensa; road trips.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked at Milw City Hall for Mayor Henry Maier and for president of Common Council; supported high-level execs at Aldrich Chemical, Badger Meter, Sysco Foods and General Electric. Retired on May 1, 2014 after 18 years at GE Healthcare. Currently working part-time as Temple Adminisrator of Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha. Have been happily married to Jim Hotz since 1982. As active members of the Badgerland Miata Club we take road trips through the US. We enjoy travel, and have visited Italy, the Bahamas, Mexico (Puerta Vallarta, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel), Belize and Honduras.

Charles Rydberg Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Pres, Murmac Paint Manufacturing

Family: Married Kathleen Murphy Rydberg, two daughters, Joanna (Wa), Caroline (Co),

Interests: Skiing, Mt.Climbing, Vintage Racing, Historic Preservation, Travel.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BA Urban Planning, UW Madison. MS Architecture & Planning, London University, England. Chief Planner, Rock Co., Director of Community Development, Janesville, Wisconsin.Recent Most Memorable is enjoying four grandchildren.

Suzanne Schlinsock MillerClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired, Disability Underwriter

Family: Widow with one son

Interests: Travel

Robert Schmidt Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: President of Restaurant Chain

Family: Married with one son.

Interests: Advertising, marketing, restaurant development.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Bob Schmidt, President, CLUCK! Chicken Shacks, Inc.,graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. He worked his way through school operating his own advertising agency handling a wide variety of local clients, including retail businesses and political candidates. With a thorough background in local marketing, Bob moved to New York after college and joined the creative department of Young & Rubicam, one of America's leading advertising agencies. In the years since, Bob has worked as a Creative Director and restaurant developer.

Linda Schleifer Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired school engineer

Family: 1 son. 3 grandchildren 1 great-grandchild

Interests: Shuffleboard, bocce, retired Harley rider

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I started MPS I was cleaning school buildings, and retired as a School Engineer. I was at the hospital and got to see all my grandchildren as soon as they were bought to the nursery. My great-grandchild was delivered at 26 weeks and weighed only 1 lbs 2 ozs. she's healthy and is a whole 12+ lbs. I guess I planned my vacations well!

Craig Schmidt Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Supervisory Special Agent, FBI, retired.

Family: Single, no children of which I'm aware.

Interests: Travel, lake cottage in Shawano, and 1938 Chris-Craft Runabout.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: While in Military Intelligence as a Counterintelligence Agent, I lived in the Veneto for four years. After law school I spent 20 years in the FBI, mostly in Washington where I supervised National Security programs. I reside in Alexandria, VA, but spent the summers at my lake cottage in Shawano, WI. E-Mail: [email protected]

Jeffrey Schultek Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Heating/cooling contractor

Family: married to Bernardine for 35 years. 2 kids Celeste and Paul. 4 grand children

Interests: snoqualmielodge.com mountain house winter fun and rental 32 ft boat for summer

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We moved to Seattle 1976. Started buying and selling houses. We have 6 left. Started my heating business in 1985. I installed for the local gas company for 10 years. Traveled to China, Philippines, Mexico and most of the 50 states. Love Washington, it rains but you don't have to shovel it. We are still active and love to travel. Bernie is in the nutrition business and has kept us healthy.

Mark Schwehr Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Actuary

Family: Wife Kathleen Son Jordan

Interests: Golfing, guitar, singing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married in 1973 with one son--a policeman. Received a masters in actuarial science and joined Hewitt Associates, a consulting firm, in 1976. Specialized in defined benefit retirement plans for large corporations. Became a partner in 1983. The firm had an IPO in 2002 and was eventually acquired by AON in 2010. I retired in 2003. My wife and I are now spending the majority of our time in southwest Florida.

Greg Schneider Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from A.O.Smith/Tower Automotive

Family: Married 44 years to Donna. 3 Children 5 Grandchildren

Interests: Collecting old cars & old tools.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served two years in army in Germany. Like to travel and do "off the beaten path" camping. Just returned from road trip on Historic Route 66.

Sandy Schwartz MackmanClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: X Ray tech retired

Family: Married to Dennis 47 years 2 sons Ryan in Fl. Chad in Dallas St.poodle,Flash

Interests: walk 630 am with a group. ,kickboxing classes ,canasta, dog grooming 3 x week

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in California (both Nothern and Southern) 8 years Decided hurricanes were better than earthquakes and moved to South Florida. No grandchildren yet. We recently moved into a very active and friendly 55 and older community. There is always something going on. I am grooming dogs in a large boarding facility (hobby/job)keeps me away from my shopping habit!

James Sery Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Married 44 yrs, 3 g-kids

Interests: Cooking, reading fiction books, traveling

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was an accountant in the manufacturing world for 30 yrs. Then I retired and went to an Oklahoma State college where I earned a culinary arts degree. I cooked for 2 local colleges. I worked as an fuel tax auditor at the Oklahoma Tax Commission for 8 years before retiring again. I currently work in the kitchen of a local high school.

Lenore Sharp BussClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Nurse

Family: Andrea (45) and Lisa (44) & 6 Grandchildren 5 years to 26 years.

Interests: Parish volunteer, reading and "just being alive"

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Life has been very kind to us....enjoying the freedom of time that retirement gives us in our Hartland home. The view from the sunroom in summer is the best..woods and the assortment of wildlife that inhabit the area. Our family members are healthy and happy. Can't ask for anything more.

Laura Seefeld HohingClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Sr. VP of Insurance Company

Family: Divorced, no children

Interests: Golf, travel, bridge, cooking.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I truly enjoyed my career which involved traveling all over the USA. I have a wonderful family including great siblings and their children for whom I can be an "Auntie Mame". I've experienced the pleasure of extensive travel and currently am enjoying spending time at my second home in Bonita Springs, Florida. Life is good....

Marjorie Shansky Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: professional musician and attorney

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been a flutist in the New Haven Symphony since 1972 and a land use lawyer throughout Connecticut since 1985. I also teach at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Life is an interesting journey, and I appreciate the Milwaukee Public Schools and Washington High School (L. Braun, H.G. Johnson and V. Levin) for providing the tools and the launch pad!

Thomas (Tom) Staats Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: retired in Jan 2003- City of Milwaukee

Family: married for 38 years to Donna. 2 sons. Michael & John. 4 grandchildren

Interests: collecting Civil War items and international flags

Richard Sterchy Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Family: Wife: Sharon; son, Jonathan, is married to Kristina; grandson: Wyatt.

Interests: Computer exploration; reading; travel; photography. [email protected]

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Wonderful memories of growing up at a time when life was good for kids! But, then came Vietnam and the 60's! I was lucky enough to get a teaching deferment in the state of Wisc and taught English at West Bend East HS. In addition to my teaching duties, I was the yearbook adviser, a speech/forensics coach and the drama director. After marriage, I took on the role as my wife's assistant for the girls' swim team & synchronized swimming program. Later, I became a yearbook sales rep for Jostens in both Missouri and Texas; after 30 years I retired & then sold school pictures for Inter-State Studio.

Charles Siegel Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: physician

Family: mark age 26 and Julia age 24wife Lori

Interests: officiating USA swimming

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: just really happy to be alive and kicking at 66+Life is an enjoyable ride memorable life experience was a trip to Normandy and touring the area.

Gregory (Greg) Stake Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Vocational Ed Teacher

Family: Married to Kam for 46 years. Our two sons have given us 4 wonderful grandkids

Interests: Fishing, hunting, attending auto race events and traveling.

Jody Sussman SterenClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired librarian and researcher

Family: Husband Jeff (WHS '69) Owner, 12 McDonald's Restaurants Son Martin (age 25)

Interests: World travel, Duke basketball, news junkie, animal/environmental causes,

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After working as librarian, I served on boards at the UWM Golda Meir Library and Jewish Museum Milwaukee and wrote historical articles for the JMM newsletter for over 20 years. I attended two NCAA basketball Final Fours and Duke won both. I've traveled to 50 states and six continents. Volunteered for many political campaigns and helped organize the WHS Alumni Room at the school for the centennial in 2011.

Carol Szymanski HackerClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Self-employed Management Consultant

Family: no children

Interests: Working out, reading, travel, writing

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: President and CEO of Hacker & Associates, an international management consulting and seminar company since January 1989. Author of 13 business books and one self-help book. Brain tumor survivor. (BS/MS-UWM). Married John Hacker, 1966 Custer High School grad, in May 1970. (BS Marquette University/MS-UWM).

Janice Sterner BickelClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired, pioneer lady of Northeast Wis.

Family: Daughter, Son, Seven Grandchildren

Interests: Fishing, hiking w/dogs, snowshoeing , skating, gardening and cooking yummy food.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many adventures to mention. Continue to enjoy a wonderful healthy life.

Larry Swanke Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Pharmacist

Family: Married to classmate Nancy Naylor, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren

Interests: Reading, church choir & church activities

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years as a medic. Graduated from UW Madison Pharmacy School. Employed at Luther Manor as a consultant pharmacist.

Olev Tauts Class of '66 [email protected]

Mary Tonkovitz StauberClass of '66 [email protected]

Kathryn Taft KozielClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Banking and County Tax Collector

Family: Three children, Ted, Krystn & Kevin & 10 grandkids. Joe & I are married 48yrs

Interests: cooking, gardening, crafts

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I just had my most memorable experience. 5 years ago I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis with an underlying autoimmune disease. The only procedure that would save my life would be a lung transplant. I was given the gift of life from an anonymous organ donor and received new lungs on 10/14/15 at the University of Florida Shands hospital in Gainesville FL. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to consider being an organ donor. I will be forever grateful. Since my transplant I have been able to begin life over and do the little things that we all take for granted.

Karen Thomas McKearnClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired high school teacher- 42 years

Family: Son, Michael, 30, Landscaper. Daughter, Kaitlin, 28, B.A. Ball State U, Artist.

Interests: Love dogs, have 3. Work for DogVacay,dog sitting. Do Pet Therapy

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Did just about everything I wanted to do in my educational career.I feel very blessed. Three college degrees, BS, MS, Ed. Specialist, through UW-O,UW-W & UW-M, 5 teaching licences and 3 adm. life licences. all with a learning disability. Taught 42 year, Dept. Head in two districts. With private school as president & V-P School Broad Member. Member Phi Beta Kappa. Civic and Community member. More than anything involved in Catholic church activities all my life serving God and his people. Love people, reading, TV, nature and dogs.

Laura (Laurie) Van Pietersom DorceyClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Homemaker

Family: Widow (Married 42 + yrs), 3 sons, all married, 4 granddaughters, 3 grandsons

Interests: Gardening, needlepoint, crocheting, reading, researching ancestors

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Born/raised in Milwaukee, worked for the phone company till 1st son was born, then became a stay-at-home mom. Lived in West Allis 20 years, then moved to central Wisconsin on 15 acres 5 miles from town. Raised chickens for many years. Worked from home making custom designed wedding gowns and other bridal attire, husband was OTR semi driver, he passed away in Nov., 2013. Now retired and babysit for 3-yr old granddaughter 3-4 days a week. Have a huge vegetable garden every year, love to read and do needlework, watch Packers, Badgers and Brewers games!

Julie Walfoort DecockClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: real estate

Family: Husband, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 5 grandchildren

Interests: tennis, bridge, reading, travel

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married almost 46 years and have lived in Evanston for almost 40 years--- love the community and its access to Chicago and Milwaukee. My husband retired last year and I work very part-time. Would like to travel more and figure out the downsizing thing.

Jill Ugoretz LoebelClass of '66

Occupation: Retired Supervisor NIH medical lab

Family: Married to Mike Loebel 45 years. 1 daughter, Leah; 1 grandson, Eli

Interests: Family, friends, travel, cooking, charity knitting

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After moving to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1987, I worked for NIH, aiding the research into diabetes and kidney disease. Mike & I have enjoyed multiple trips to Europe and travel in the US extensively. We enjoy spending time with Eli, chasing him and our dog around the neighborhood. Life is good.

Roberta Vonwald BraunClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired

Interests: Golf and all sports.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was in the Navy and Air Force reserve. Graduated from Marquette and taught 10 years and worked for Malt-O-Meal 18 years. Now I have my fathers heredity Ataxia. Have had a good life and now I walk with a walker, have some trouble talking and seeing.

Carol Warren HorvathClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from geriatric healthcare

Family: married 48+to Jim Horvath 2 sons Brad(Michelle)Brian(Ida) 3 grandchildren

Interests: I enjoy reading, world travels ,playing mahjong, spending time with family

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have enjoyed world travels, meeting different people, customs of the country,beliefs ,too many to state here. Have really enjoyed spending time with the elderly.I have enjoyed volunteering in hospitals,nursing homes and my church. I have baked many dozens of cookies, art projects and have enjoyed class trips with my children and grandchildren.I have been blessed with a wonderful husband,healthy family and great friends! life has been good.

Warren (Wa) Wernecke Class of '66

Terry Wallschlaeger Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: hiller ford

Family: wife marcia daughter karylen(brian) son jason(tracy) four grandchildren

Interests: golf travel and family activities

Lenore (Joy) Wayman WadeClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired bookkeeper

Family: Married to Jim, l daughter, 2 sons, 1 step son, all married. 10 grandchildren

Interests: Reading, walking, swimming, helping with the grandchildren, going to Florida

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked for AHS for 16 yrs, then retired and moved to Mercer. Lived on a beautiful lake for 22 yrs, worked part time for Greer's Pier and then this year decided to relocate to Neenah to be closer to help with our grandchildren. (Breast cancer survivor)

Gary Wiese Class of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired Meteorologist NOAA NWS

Family: Married... Wife Diane, daughter Heather and son Douglas.

Interests: Amateur Radio, fishing, golf, travel, college & professional sports.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from UW Madison in 1971, I was a forecaster with the NationalWeather Service in Des Moines, Iowa from 1971 to 1974 and then in Omaha,Nebraska from 1974 until retiring in 2003. My wife Diane and I were married in Omaha in 1977 and have continued to live in the Omaha area since my retirement.

Patti Zembrosky BarkinClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired from the University of Oregon

Family: Married to Tom Barkin. Son Michael, daughter Melissa, and granddaughter Antonia

Interests: Leading tours at UO Art Museum. Hiking the Northwest. Cooking. Growing things.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have had the good fortune to live in the beautiful state of Oregon for the past 40 years. My life has included extensive travel, a very satisfying career, significant civic engagement, and serious playtime. I have the best family and friends a girl could ever hope for. Sure, there were bumps in the road, but happy to reach the milestone of a 50th High School reunion.

Dianne Wetzel LakampClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Semi-retired & Air B&B host

Family: My daughter, her husband, and 2 granddaughters live in Seattle

Interests: International cultures/politics/people/travel/animals/Colorado

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to CA in '68 to begin a hippie lifestyle, married at 20, moved to NY, divorced at 22, back to Milw briefly, then to Denver in '72 & love it! Married again at 24, left the hippie scene, had my dtr in '76, then divorced & raised her alone since she was 5 mos. Had a great life together! Was a geological/ geophysical tech in oil/gas in the early 80's, a patient rep in hospitals for 14 yrs & vol coor in hospice for 10 yrs. Still single & hoping to find my special guy! Also, over 200 intern'tl exec's have stayed in my house in the past 20 yrs to study business English! Interesting & fun life!

Sharren Wirth SchultzClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Retired archivist

Family: Husband Jerry; 3 adult sons - 2 married; twin grandkids born 2010; 17-yr-old cat

Interests: Taking care of family; reading.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A lot has happened since 1966 but most of it makes boring reading. Our kids & grandtwins keep us busy - every day is an adventure. Keeps a person moving.

Lucille (Lucy) Zoephel WilliamClass of '66 [email protected]

Occupation: Semi Retired

Family: Recently Widowed after 45 yrs. being Married. I miss him a lot.

Interests: Reading, Love to go to the Movies, dinning out with my women friends.

Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Recently widowed, My Daughter Jackie and her two Girls live with me. my other Daughter, Nancy Jo Lives in Rowlett, Tx. She is a retired Major in the Army and Teaches High School science. I've Four Grandchildren that I love dearly. I work part time at Elder Beerman and pick up my grand daughters from school on the days I can. I miss the road trip that Roger and I would take. Right now I am trying to figure out the next step in my life, it is getting a little easier.

Washington High School - Class of 1966

Jake Alswager2014

Thomas Beihoff

Dennis Baer2014

Michael Bell1999

Barry Beihoff2006

Neal Berliant2015


Jo Bindrich2001

Terry Borges1999

Richard Blanchette

1976

Barbara Bosanec2010

Robert Blanchette

Tawn Campbell2014


Kathleen Carufel2015

Barry Fieber1998

Verne Chewning2013

Wayne Fischer

Wayne Drews

Roger Flynn


Mary Fuchs

John Germundson

2006

Michael Fuller

Judy Germundson

2007

Larry Geiger

Colleen Goldschmidt

2003


Judy Green

Sharon Hernigle2007

Bonny Griesberg2010

Lynn Hoehnen2014

Patricia Hensler

James Hundt2005


Jim Jommen2009

Randall Kelpine1968

Thomas Jurek2008

Jerry Klassy2003

Gayle Keesh

John Kreckel1970


Doug Lauret2010

Skip Levin2015

George Lenardos2014

Michael Levinson

Jim Lesniak2016

Terri Ludwig


Suzanne Lueck2002

Susie Marquardt2010

William Luetge2004

Jean Nelson

Margretta Lykins1998

Margaret Nicolai2011


Dennis Nott2012

Michael Polsen

Barbara Olson2007

David Quinlan1969

Kathleen Plack

Ogrr Radloff1992


Dennis Reed1968

Anthony Rutka

Robert Riches2006

Dennis Schmutzler

Joel Rubin2016

Carol Schultz2007


Linda Schwanke

Frederick Shippee2014

Robert Semon

James Sorcic1995

Jay Shavzin

Kathryn Tengel2010


Karen Umland2013

Patricia Wayne2015

Jane Wessel

Washington High School - Class of 1966Jake Alswager - 2014

Thomas Beihoff

Jo Bindrich - 2001

Terry Borges - 1999

Kathleen Carufel - 2015

Barry Fieber - 1998

Mary Fuchs

John Germundson - 2006

Judy Green

Sharon Hernigle - 2007

Jim Jommen - 2009

Randall Kelpine - 1968

Doug Lauret - 2010

Skip Levin - 2015

Suzanne Lueck - 2002

Susie Marquardt - 2010

Dennis Nott - 2012

Michael Polsen

Dennis Reed - 1968

Anthony Rutka

Linda Schwanke

Frederick Shippee - 2014

Karen Umland - 2013

Dennis Baer - 2014

Michael Bell - 1999

Richard Blanchette - 1976

Barbara Bosanec - 2010

Verne Chewning - 2013

Wayne Fischer

Michael Fuller

Judy Germundson - 2007

Bonny Griesberg - 2010

Lynn Hoehnen - 2014

Thomas Jurek - 2008

Jerry Klassy - 2003

George Lenardos - 2014

Michael Levinson

William Luetge - 2004

Jean Nelson

Barbara Olson - 2007

David Quinlan - 1969

Robert Riches - 2006

Dennis Schmutzler

Robert Semon

James Sorcic - 1995

Patricia Wayne - 2015

Barry Beihoff - 2006

Neal Berliant - 2015

Robert Blanchette

Tawn Campbell - 2014

Wayne Drews

Roger Flynn

Larry Geiger

Colleen Goldschmidt - 2003

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James Hundt - 2005

Gayle Keesh

John Kreckel - 1970

Jim Lesniak - 2016

Terri Ludwig

Margretta Lykins - 1998

Margaret Nicolai - 2011

Kathleen Plack

Ogrr Radloff - 1992

Joel Rubin - 2016

Carol Schultz - 2007

Jay Shavzin

Kathryn Tengel - 2010

Jane Wessel

Class of 1966 -- 50 Year Reunion June 18, 2016

Women’s Club of Wisconsin ~ 813 East Kilbourn Avenue ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WHAT I LEARNED AT MY 50 YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

1. OLD FRIENDS ARE PURE GOLD: Some of us attended elementary school, then junior high school, then high school, together. Others joined us along the way. Still others were with us many years and then moved away. We made very dear friends!

2. PEOPLE ARE PRECIOUS: At life’s end, the things that will matter are faith, family, and friends. Some of our dear friends have died. They were precious friends.

3. LIFE IS SHORT: Our teachers invested their lives in us. They taught us and treasured us just the way we were! Many of our teachers have died, some at an early age and some just recently. They were all a big part of our school years!

4. THERE IS A LOT TO BE SAID FOR STABILITY: Some of us stayed in the same house throughout our school years. At the time, we probably thought it was boring – the same all the time, but there is a lot to be said for same-ol-same!

5. THE “HIGH SCHOOL YOU” IS NOT THE REAL YOU: In high school you were still growing. Yes, some of you had driver’s licenses, some had afternoon jobs, and some had responsibilities at home. The senior pictures were not the “real you.” You were still becoming the “you” of today. Some have done significant things with their lives, but some never grew beyond high school. Most of us are wonderful, successful, and still “cool” in our golden years!

6. TO YOUR CLASS, YOU WILL ALWAYS LOOK LIKE YOU DID A HALF-CENTURY AGO: You look around the room at all the 68-year-olds, but you feel that you do not look at "old." The truth is, we see each other as teenagers when we played Beatles records at the dances, cheered the football team, and went on field trips. We see our class!

7. BY NOW, YOU ARE BEYOND SHOWING OFF; YOU NO LONGER NEED TO PROVE ANYTHING: To go to this reunion, you do not need to buy or rent a new car because no one even sees what kind of car you are driving. And, no one cares. We do not need to impress anyone!

8. THE PEER PRESSURE IS GONE NOW. BE YOURSELF!: We often said things or did things because of peer pressure. It is not important anymore. The most important thing is to be yourself and be comfortable with who you are.

9. THESE CLASSMATES ARE PRETTY SPECIAL PEOPLE AND WERE THEN TOO!: We have become pretty special people, but we forget that we were pretty special people then too! We are awesome!!

10. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO REPAIR A RELATIONSHIP, TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS, OR TO THANK SOMEONE! It feels good!

When you are 18 years old, you feel that anything seems possible. You have big dreams of what your future may be. When you are 68 years old, you have gained wisdom and have learned much through the years. You know how your life turned out! Over the 50 years, we experienced loss and heartbreak, illness, and disabilities, but in spite of that, almost everyone I talked to said that they had a good life. So, why do we have affection for all of these people and what are some reasons nobody forgets their high school years? This was the place I grew up. This is my spiritual home. This was the place I felt safe. This was my home. These are the people who formed who I was to become. These are the friends who were there when I was learning. These are the friends who teach me now! They teach me about the importance of enjoying the moment and living it well. They teach me the strength of humility. They teach me gratitude and they show me love and happiness!

Thank you dear friends!

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