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A reminder to those classmates. If you entered 'retired', it would be great if you would add what you did 'before you retired'.

 
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Patricia Aksteter (Pierson)
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March 17, 1943 9525001255 1331 Lake Dr West A303 Chanhassen MN US 55317 Retired - Eden Prairie Schools Married 2 2012-08-06 21:33:28
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Sue Andersen (Harwood)
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5705 B - 16th AVE SE WA US Retired Special Education teacher Married 2 Reading, card making, playing bridge, singing in the contemporary choir at our church, and being with my family (including four young grandchildren) I have visited Canada and would love to go to Sweden, Norway, and Austria. Elvis, Dean Martin, music from the 50s and 60s My friends would say that I like to help others in need. They would also say that I am addicted to stamping (card making). They would also say that I am an organized person. I would change the way others treat people with disabilities or those who are different from them. 2017-03-21 22:18:31
Sue Andersen (Harwood)
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July 28, 1943 5705 B 16th Ave.. SE Lacey WA US 98503-2823 Secretarial - Retired Widowed 6 Reading, Walking & I used to Golf Caribbean Islands, Mexico & would like to see Switzerland. Big Band, the Golden Oldies, Easy Listenig & some Country. Friendly and quiet! Good listener! I had a long childhood in a wonderful family with 4 sisters & 1 brother. I would not change any of it except perhaps being a better student in school! :-) 2013-07-20 18:01:50
I had a wonderful husband for 30 years & was blessed to share his 6 children and now 10 grandchildren.  I moved from our home in California to be near my step-children and their children here in Washington as well as my brother who lives in Olympia, WA.  I will soon be moving closer to Brother Bruce. 

I moved from Minnesota in 1966 and worked for Boeing for 3 years and then 30 years with an insurance co (mostly in Ca.)  I have been retired for 10 years.  I have lived in Minn., WA, New Jersey, California & again in WA.

I have never been to a school reunion but remember so many of the names & faces.  I was not well known in school & my Senior picture was a disaster, but I do have many fond memories of St. Louis Park.
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Kay D. Anderson
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August 11, 1943 9529358244 4028 Thomas Ave Minnetonka MN US 55345 Retired Pan Am flight attendant, retired sales rep, currently run a pet sitting business Divorced Most of Europe,, Asia, So.America, Australia, India Lite jazz, new age, country, oldies Someone they can always count on for help and to vent with, a great cook and party planner,an Oprah level philanthropic wanabee, and a huge animal advocate. Personally, I would be very very wealthy. In the world, I would get rid of all the violence, intolerance and hate. 2012-08-06 21:33:31
I attended the U of M and got a BA in sociiology, which has been totally useless. After school, I became a flight attendant for Pan AM. I was fortunate to be with the company when it was great and doing well. It also gave me the opportunity to see so many interesting places and cultures. I had such fun shopping in New Delhi, Tolkyo, Hong Kong and many other places back when the dollar exchange was really good. After they went out of business, I was a sales rep and got to travel to Fargo, Des Moines, Green Bay, Madison and other hot spots in the upper midwest. For the past 8 years, I have had a pet sitting business in the West suburbs, and I love it......just can't quit.  I never had any human kids, but have had many 4 legged furry kids over the years.  This summer I am rehearsing with the Parkettes, so that we can wow everyone at the reunion Pep Rally. I hope alot of you come and see us, because we are really GOOD!!
Vickie Anderson (Lee)
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December 06, 1943 9524320304 13162 Gemstone Crt Apple Valley MN US 55124 retired kindergarten teacher Committed Relationship 3 golf, genealogy,walking,traveling, x-c skiing gardening,reading,bridge, camping,park volunteer, grandkids. , Belgium , Germany,Switzerland,Austria, Italy, Monaco, England, France,, Lichtenstein, mexico, Grand Cayman, Tortola, St. John, St,Thomas, Antiqua, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, Most except rap Busy, organized, happy Taller, thinner. Otherwise, life is good. I loved teaching, but love retirement more. 2012-08-03 12:40:13
 Went to St. Cloud for a B.S., got married, had 2 girls and a  boy, taught for 36 years,...8 years in St L.P. and 28 in district 196..(went to Mankato for a M.S. and was divorced during that time).  Now have 2 wonderful grandkids and a 15 year relationship with a great guy.  we enjoy spending time at the lake in Crosslake and Ely as well as traveling  elsewhere around the Americas. We are very busy with our ski club activities as well as volunteer work at Lebanon Park, and Feed My Starving Children.  Have not kept in touch very much  with H.S. classmates since the divorce but enjoy running into them, especially "up north". Hope to reconnect at the reunion. Send Vickie a MessageSend Vickie a Message
Laurel Awishus
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March 05, 1943 5054746921 2410 Calle Amelia Santa Fe NM US 87505 retired from The Prudential and High School Social Studies teaching Married hiking, reading, investing and ushering Hit 100,000 miles on our RV last year including 2 trips to Alaska and one to Newfoundland and Labrador...and our favorite place is Paris. Chamber music and Jazz...seeing DeeDee Bridgewater tonight! Interesting, well-informed, thoughtful, supportive, quirky sense of humor, generous and still not the life of the party. I wish I had realized I was a Lesbian before I was 39. Everything else? I'd do it again as long as I could skip Jr.High! 2012-08-06 21:33:32
In 1994 we moved into our retirement/dream home in Santa Fe.  We love the west, the mountains, the people, the culture, the food, and the art and music scene. We love travelling in our RV all over the US and Canada with Jasper, Alberta as our favorite stop.  Kathy Adelsheim and I were married in British Columbia in 2003 after 21 years together.  We continue to work politically for marriage equality.
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Dianne Axilrod (Cell Elliott)
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July 18, 1943 8187101216 8187101216 7510 Sausalito Avenue West Hills CA US 91307 retired from catering, travel industry, arbritration advisor Widowed 2 travel, horse backriding, writing All 7 continents, but So. Africa is my favorite Oldies, rock and roll Adventurous, always on the go, willing to try anything, a little crazy, and loves to help people. Being single. I miss sharing my life with that special person. 2012-08-06 21:33:28
 I am retired, no responsibilities, and love to travel.  Recently returned from a year of living in Cape Town, So. Africa and doing my 8th safari. I have 2 grandchildren and 2 dogs that keep me busy, along with just enjoying life and planning the next trip.

Looking forward to seeing you former classmates, hoping to be able to recognize you, and visa versa.  See you soon.
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Sandy Bank (Siegel)
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November 18, 1943 2814882111 2814882111 15303 Poplar Springs Lane Houston TX US 77062 Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Married 2 2012-08-06 21:33:30
After graduation from our alma mater, I escaped to the sunshine at the University of Arizona in Tucson.  After only one year there, I returned to Minneapolis due to the death of my father.  While attending the the University of Minnesota, I met and married Alex Siegel.  Graduating with a degree in Elem. Ed. in 1965, I taught 2nd & 3rd grades in the St. Paul schools while Alex completed his Ph.D. in Child Psychology.  He was offered his 1st academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.  While there, Jeffrey was born in 1968 and Laurie followed in 1971.  After 12 years, Alex was offered a Professorship in the Department of Psychology and the Directorship of the Graduate Training Program in Developmental Psychology at the University of Houston.  Being Texans now, we wear cowboy boots, Stetson hats and have developed a significant drawl.  Because we live in suburbia, we cannot keep cattle or develop our oil wells.

Jeff (a physicist) and his wife Karen (a microbiologist) are DINKS (Double Income, No Kids) and live in Boston.  Laurie and her children, Sarah (11) and Alexander (8) live in Christchurch, New Zealand.  Laurie received her Masters Degree in Counseling and is currently Operations Director for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand.  Apparently one of our children's life goals was to live as far away from their parents as possible.  At least we have great places to visit!  We try to see our grandchildren as often as possible, but it is a long, long flight.  They have come to visit us several times in Houston and in Cape Cod.

As far as my other world, I enjoy a great variety of activities.  I enjoy reading, book groups, bridge and other games, and being with friends for lunch and dinner.  Alex's coin collecting hobby has evolved into a business, and he stays busy doing research and writing about foreign coins as well as buying and selling them.  I am an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetic.  I don't have a pink Caddy, nor do I expect to get one soon.  I try not to let my business get in the way of my social life, but I do try to keep everyone, including myself, looking young and beautiful.  It seems to really work.  I look pretty good for 92, don't you think??
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Dave Barry
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Severna Park MD US 21146 unpaid construction worker (Habitat volunteer) Married 3 running several. Singapore is next I like quiet I am training to be a world class eccentric. I'd like to drop about 2 minutes from my pace for 10 mile races. 2012-08-06 21:33:32
We live about 35 miles from Washington D.C.  Email if you will be in the area.  I can give you a tour of your tax dollars - or other points of interest.

Nice job with this website whoever did it.

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Robert Baruth
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April 09, 1943 7637104461 7637104461 2945 - 123rd Circle NE Blaine MN US 55449 Retired Married 2 Golfing, reading, travel Have been in Italy, France, England, Russia, and various Baltic countries, plus Mexico and the entire Caribbean area. Classical and easy listening. Generous with a good sense of humor Not sure 2015-07-18 13:56:19
I worked for The Prudential Ins. Co. for 36 years (in Minneapolis) in their regional home office in various supervisory/management positions. Send Robert a MessageSend Robert a Message
Jeffrey Basford
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September 27, 1943 Kasson MN US MD, farming, editing Married 3 Reading, farming, exercise UK, Mid-East, Japan, Panama I have not a clue. I'd prefer to be nicer, more patient, younger, stronger, quicker, smarter and richer. Probably in that order 2012-08-06 21:33:28
Life has not been what I expected and probably the better for it. Peace Corps volunteer, Army draftee,  Physics PhD, consulting, MD, editor, divorced, remarried, father of three and now living on a farm with a three year old daughter and a wonderful woman.
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Roger Bjornstad
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August 20, 1943 5175750990 5175750990 5539 Star Flower Dr. Haslett MI US 48840 Retired counselor/educator/coach Married 2 Reading, following sports, family, exer-walking , volunteering Visited Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, UK, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Austria, France, Egypt, Holland, Belgium, Mexico, Luxembourg BLUES Private, quiet, concerned, obsessive-compulsive, faithful, wanting to help, tree-loving, tech-challenged, grandkids-loving, and a sports nut. The mushrooming of totally dysfunctional family life in USA across generations is abysmal. Most of this is due to rampant reproduction without taking serious joint responsibility for the consequences. Absent or clueless fathering is a major cause of this problem. 2012-08-06 20:45:49
Paula and I are contiinuing to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary after vacation trips to Myrtle Beach and Maui this past winter. My very caring wife has survived 2 very trying bouts of breast cancer in the '90's (including radiation, chemo and surgery) while workig full-ltime. She currently volunteers many hours for several local arts, education, and church organizations. I have volunteered 15 years for Meals on Wheels and many hours at our church and our neighborhood association over the last 4-5 years.

We have been blessed with 2 amazing daughters now living in Dayton, OH and Seattle, WA. First daughter graduated from West Point, married a classmate, served her 5 military years and has since moved 11 times with her advanced military husband and their 4 children, ages 2-11. Second daughter graduated from U. of Michigan and Michigan State U. to gain employment, going on 8 years with Microsoft, married, moved 3 times, and has one 10 mo. old child, so far. We do get to visit our daughters and their families quite often despite their distances. We did more international travel when our daughter, son-in-law and family were stationed in Germany for 5 years.

Though now both retired, Paula and I have greatly appreciated living and working in various public school pro-education environments for over 40 years.

I look forward to reconnecting & renewing with my St. Louis Park past.



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Robert Bossman
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February 23, 1943 6122078135 3601 Park Center Blvd Apt 911 St Louis Park MN US 55416 Chef Marshall O'Brien Group Single Again 4 Travel, Biking, Scuba, Golf Only 30 countries left to visit in the world Soft Rock I continue to search for new and different things. There is so much to see and learn about in this world. I bought a bike this year for the first time in 50 years and have been riding 200 miles a week. MN has some really great trails. I am continuing my quest to be in every country in the world. Not much as life has been really good. 2015-10-28 09:28:42
Isn't Life Great!!!!!!
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Patricia Brackett (Wilson)
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October 28, 1943 9525442907 8030 West 26th St St. Louis Park MN US 55426 Quality Technical Engineer/ Mary Kay Consultant Married 2 Scrapbooking, Card making, Golf, Reading,Playing Cards, Theater, the Twins and most of all spending time with family. Hawaii and Caribbean. Would love to visit Italy and France I still love the 50's, easy listening and worship music Talkative, fun, and is always on the go. She's over committed but seems to trive on it. 2012-08-06 21:33:31
I was married in 1962 and have lived in St. Louis Pk., since 1968, in the same house.  I have two children, Keri, who lives in Prior Lake, married and has 4 children.  Shawn lives in St. Louis Pk. and has two daughters.  Besides 6 grandchildren we have 2 great grandsons. 
I've worked at Goodrich Sensor Systems for 31 years (still working) and have been a Mary Kay Consultant for 17 years.
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Rosemary Branch (Ritchie)
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April 03, 1943 9524749190 18420 Spring Crest Drive Minnetonka MN US 55345 retired! Married 2 I like gardening (most of the time), biking on trails (but not roads,) kayaking around our lake (but only on calm days,) and snowshoeing through the woods up north. Recent trip: our family had a wonderful time in Scotland last summer. Celtic folk, cajun, anything with a beat.I still think bob dylan wrote the best lyrics and Joan Baez had the most beautiful singing voice. Thoughtful, curious, careful listener. I would like to be more adventuresome. My new five year plan: try sky diving, visit Macchu Pichu and learn to text fluently. 2012-08-06 21:33:21
After graduating U of M I married my high school sweetheart, Al Ritchie, and began teaching in Hopkins.
We have two daughters, who are now married, each with two kids. While raising the kids, I was active in the community, local politics and League of Women Voters activities, and especially with women’s issues. I became quite passionate about the issue of sex equity in high school sports. I met a number of female athletes and coaches, who helped me realize how the athletically talented girls of our era had been short-changed and under-supported. (Lord knows, I was not gifted in any sports activity, but now I understood how much richer their lives could have been had their skills been honored and nurtured.)
 
Later I worked as a self-employed marketing communications producer, creating brochures, newsletters, videos, etc. After that I was the Communications Manager for a manufacturing firm, and lastly, a self-employed Organization Development consultant.
 
Today, Al and I are enjoying retirement. We spend a fair amount of time at a local health club, trying to stay youthful. Hah! We also go to our Up North cabin. My mother, age 95, is in assisted living nearby. I am her chief financial planner, chauffer, spokesperson, etc.
We also see our grandchildren frequently, although as they get older, that means attending their sports events mainly.
 
 I’m interested in the spiritual side of life and in meaningful conversations about the big cosmological questions. (i.e. Is there only one universe??)
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Myndall (Mindy) Brawerman (Melemed)
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April 28, 1943 9166919119 2927 Cornelius Way Elk Grove CA US 95758 reitred from banking Married 3 reading, knitting, playing piano, family Italy, Israel, Mexico, Canada soft rock, classical,oldies, jazz, Latin music I wouldn't change a thing. I've had a wonderful life with my husband Steve of 50 years. We have 3 wonderful children and 9 grandchildren. 2013-08-27 14:39:05
Mark Brothen
August 01, 1943 9529356208 7720 North St St Louis Park MN US 55426 Cruise Sales mbtravel@hotmail.com Married 2 Travel, Golf, Fishing, work around the house Being in the Cruise business, We have had the opportunity to visit many places, Tahiti, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama, West coast of So, America, Mexaco. Caribbean, West Mediterranean, Baltic Countries, Scotland, No. Atlantic, Canada and New England. Good old Rock & Roll, Country Western Retired.. from what? Is there a list I have to fill out? How much time do I have? Really not much,done a lot of good things and seen alot of wonderful sites. Lots of memories. 2012-08-06 21:33:26
We have seen a lot and still want to see more. We had two girls, they had six children, and one of them  had two more.  We all think we are still 18 and see the world that way. Tweet was what a bird did. Iphone, meant it was yours. Desktop is what you put your books on. Cell phone is what you used to call some one to come get you. Dark hair is replaced by gray, then, no hair. My golf and bowling scores have changed places, what the heck is going on? Send Mark a MessageSend Mark a Message
Kathy Buresh (Takacs)
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Many thanks to all of you classmates that have been so thoughtfully planning for the Class of '61 Reunion. Your volunteer efforts are applauded.  Reading notes from the meetings and now reading about/seeing individual classmate photos has been delightful!

I have not lived in the Twin Cities since our days as students at St. Louis Park High School.  Over the years, however, there have been what now seems like countless (and never long enough) visits "home".....It has been fascinating to observe the economic success and growth of the area.  Towns that once seemed so small and distant now have major retail areas, endless housing developments, and are connected by giant highways.  There were many years of surprises at the airport, as the thriving community seemed to require an abundance of new construction projects and ever changing traffic patterns!  Many visits with immediate and extended family members have been joyful.  Many visits have been sad. 

It has been wonderful to have lived in several states.  Professionally, I have always had very meaningful job experiences, for which I am grateful. 

My very best wishes to all of you.  Happy 50th!



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Patricia Canton (Lorentzen)
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March 25, 1943 4103663623 4103663623 546 West University Parkway Baltimore MD US 21210 university professor (chemistry) www.udc.edu Married gardening, gourmet cooking, traveling Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Antigua, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Holland Spain, Portugal, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Russia, Turkey. Need to go to Asia/ New Zealand and South America I really don't have a clue? Nothing that I can think of. My husband Ron and I will celebrate our 40th wedding next July. Next May I will have completed 40 years of teaching Chemistry at the University of DC. And that is enough time to warrant retirement.

I met Ron when we were graduate students in chemistry at Purdue University. When we graduated, Ron went on to The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and after that gained employment as a toxicologist with the Food and Drug Administration, where he still works, enjoying it too much to be ready to retire just yet.

We both have families in Minnesota, so we return fairly often. We have some lake property near Saint Cloud, so maybe when we are both retired we will spend summers in Minnesota and perhaps winters in Mexico.

We also have family in Seattle, Sarasota, and Raleigh, so there are lots of places to visit. We also love to go to Santa Fe and New York.

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Joanne Carlson (Miller)
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February 13, 1943 2519613751 2087 Club House Drive Lilllian AL US 36549-5401 Business owner/medical research/writer www.hsminc.net Married 1 Swimming, boating, working, animal rescue Spent 25 plus years traveling - no more please Soft Workacholic, "dial a cause," kind, active, sensitive, animal lover, no nonsense, intimidating when necessary, "meeting" hater. Very little. I worked full time while in high school and was self supporting. This was good background for "life," and college but I am certain that I missed a lot of fun and also learning opportunities. The same was true for my husband.

I had a wonderful time and lots of fun in college and graduate school (despite work), however. We still maintain almost weekly ties with friends from graduate school - some of whom are still in Minnesota.

I did not have an Echowan picture taken.
I had to make financial choices. Since I did not participate in activities nor was my high school class attendance "stellar" it did not make "financial cents" to spend the money for the picture.
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I have been very happily married for  45 years to my high school sweetheart (from Benilde). Our motto has been that "There's nothing we can't solve together." We married in 1966 when he returned from Vietnam.

Our daughter took the "now" picture below. She placed us  in the same location  (31st and Kentucky) where we had a similar picture taken in 1957. My daughter found the "then" picture, which was taken on my 18th birthday in February of 1961. It was taken downtown Mpls in some " Hennepin arcade" on a date? with  my husband.  (My daughter found it because it is her father's favorite picture of me from that time era and he carried it to Vietnam. He had a big painting  made from it which we have on our wall.

We took a financial risk  (gave up very good jobs) and started a health care management business in 1986 so we could work and travel together -- rather than traveling separately for different business. For me,  going back to medical research and related activities was  more meaningful  than worrying about another quality (???)  "operating system software release schedule."

We have been blessed to have had a  successful  25 years in  running our  business with no problem years. We have added 10 employees recently, which will help us "kick back" a little.  Marketing has been exclusively through "word of mouth." Every day is different -- and we learn something new  every day as well as "meet" wonderful people from all walks of life.  We contract only with organizations but do pro bono work for individuals when appropriate and possible.

We have one "two-legged" daughter, who is  successful and nationally known for her artistic and creative work. Her husband is also very creative but works in Foundation management.  We  have a beautiful four legged daughter - a German Shepherd named Gloria.
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DIANE CHAMBERLAND (BROWN)
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May 19, 1943 6122693932 9701 CRESTWOOD TERR. EDEN PRAIRIE MN US 55347 RETIRED & ROLLER SKATING INSTRUCTOR Married 4 Skating, family, football, softball Lived in Japan for 10 mo. Oldies, country, easy listening Too busy. I'm retired but never seem to have time to relax. I am the North Central Roller Skating Chairman which governs 10 states. I also am the Lesson Director at the Roller Garden in St. L. Park and I teach rollerskating. One daughter is a National Gold Medalistt and her twin is a Silver medalist. Two grandchildren are Gold medalists and Bronze medalists. We are a busy family still.

My husband Greg, is a computer programmer and has lots of hobbies too. Woodorking, gardening, stained glass, ceramics, etc. We do take a few months off in the winter to travel down south.
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All the children are within 2 hours.  We have 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

I worked for 25 years at Riverway Co. as an Office Administrator (yes, that is what I wanted to do even in high school :-)
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Mitzi Cheese (Litman)
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February 11, 1943 9529224278 9529224278 6208 chowen av s edina MN US 5410 retired special education teacher Divorced 2 times with friends and family, attending theater and musical performaces, golf, reading, first grandchild was born April, 2010 so lots of trips to Chicago now and in the future. classical, pop, show tunes and of course good old rock & roll. I hope -- caring, fun, interesting. Don't ask 2012-08-06 21:33:20
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Sheldon Chester
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October 21, 1943 6123712359 6128237521 MN US 55409 stockbroker Married 3 travel, collecting art and antiques Japan, Hungary,Czech Republic, Italy, England, Netherlands, Israel, Iceland,Spain, Ireland,The Carribean, Canada, Cuba, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, France Classical and jazz Reserved and loyal I am happy with things as they are. 2012-10-09 15:18:58
Nancy Conlee (Hart)
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April 01, 1943 4152381020 4152381020 2062 Livonia Drive Buda TX US 78610 health coach; retired hospital CEO; perennial student Single Again food & wine; still love to cook; fitness; nature stuff eclectic taste: Celtic, jazz, classical; trying to love Texas swing independent; healthnik; NPR junkie; seeker; true to Aries form with a hidden Pisces heart My life: nothing. The world: a more healthy, peaceful, respectful place. 2012-08-06 21:33:29
Yipes…no grandchildren, no children, no husband, no SO, not even a dog right now…does a 92.5 year old Mother count? She is the reason I moved from beautiful Sausalito, CA to central Texas. Was in the SF Bay area to pursue a Ph.D in Philosophy, Cosmology, & Consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies...current status ABD. Why more school…you have to read to the end of the story.

Now, am providing lots of support to Mom, doing some health coaching and Trauma First Aide work, keeping fit, recovering my Spanish, preparing for my 70th decade, and trying to adjust to Texas culture by growing native perennials…it and they are a challenge…its a tough place for this Minnesota Progressive. 

Next phase…when Mom passes will probably bi-locate to MN & New Mexico. Sure do miss the Northern Minnesota Lake country. 

Backstory:

Was a hospital executive/CEO working too hard. Eventually diagnosed with fibromyalgia so retired early. Standard treatment then was worse than the disorder. Conventional thinking: once you have fibro, you have it for life. Not True! Not True! Sought out complementary & alternative therapies, especially the “energy psychologies.” Voila! No fibro, (but also triggered a “spiritual emergency” as they say in the trade.) The experience challenged my thinking with the questions: What is the relationship between early childhood traumas and a physiological disorder, e.g., fibro; How can the memories of those traumas be changed; and How can those changes result in a change in physiology? Those questions sent me back to school. More questions from participation in a research study: 7 of 8 the subjects transformed out of fibro (the one who did not was the only one following conventional medical thinking), and of the 7, only 2 of us used the same modality. So what was going on? This was my quest. Result: my questions were successfully answered…and I can explain when we meet if you wish…

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Loralee Conradi (Harris)
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February 26, 1943 4802143029 1021 S greenfield Rd Unit 1163 Mesa AZ 85206 Retired harrisandharrisartisans.com Married welding copper sculptures All of Europe oldies are fun - but going for jazz/classical 2012-08-06 21:33:24
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Andrea Cooperman (Smith)
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January 25, 1944 6127599899 6129268774 3112 West Lake St. Minneapolis MN US 55416 Married 3 reading, walking, spending time at our lake home, babysitting and spending time with our twin grandsons, visiting our grandson in San Francisco. Italy & Israel classical, which I never liked when I was younger. The music today could never duplicate the music from the 50's. This question reminds me of the slam books that we used to have in junior high. It was always a suprise to see what others thought of you. If they are my friends they must think I am a caring person. Nothing really. I am grateful for the life I have had. 2012-08-06 21:33:27
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Kathy Corbett (Klopp)
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November 15, 1943 2489823055 9575 Pere Marquette Canadian Lakes MI US 49346 Realtor Married 3 Golf, reading, bike riding, walking Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland Oldies, jazz, standard classics, some country Loyal, fun, and still a good friend. 2012-08-06 21:33:28
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Harvey Cox
February 26, 1943 2296235555 2296235555 440 Beulah Church Rd Dawson GA US 39842-3577 Communictions Provider [paper carrier] Married 6 Reading, cooking, gardening & puttering Australia and Britain would be nice Classical orchestra and piano A grumpy old manwith a heart of gold Eleminate Hate and predjudice 2016-08-26 12:39:33
Life has done well by me, 6 successful children, 20 grandchildren and 2.3 greats.  Times have not always been easy, but with a little guidence from God, I have made it thru but not without the help of my loving spouse Becky.  As with all gooid marriages the man stands in the front supported by a strong supporting woman.  [no chauvinist here lol].  

I often think of those days of my youth and wish I may have used them more wisely but it is what it is and I am satisfied with the results.
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Carol Craig
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August 23, 1943 5023704623 5023704623 115 Collins Path Georgetown KY US 40324 Registered Dental Hygienist Widowed 1 Travel,reading,history. most of W.Europe,China,Japan,Columbia,most of Carribean,Mexico.Costa Rico Oldies, soft rock,Broadway musicals Aging but still fun! I'd move back to California. 2017-02-08 11:57:56
Christopher (Kit) Dahl
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September 27, 1943 6127234567 1300 French Creek Dr Wayzata MN US 55391 broadcasting and real estate investments Married 2 2013-06-20 12:27:46
Terence V. Dailey
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April 27, 1943 MN US 55337 DECEASED - Feb. 3, 2012 Widowed 1 My granddaughters, outdoor activities, debating (heated discussions) anything under ther sun and enjoying life. Like to: Ireland, Scotland, France and Russia - tracking my family tree(s) classical & country (wierd, huh?) Matured (hah) retired, relaxed and still opinionated Age, forty-one years wasn't long enough to enjoy life with my wife. 2012-07-12 12:34:00
50 years already-impossible, we can't possibly be old.

Occupation:  Retired-Finally, following six years in the Navy and the remainder of my workin' days at Northwest Airlines-as an aircraft mechanic, but I found my true calling as a union representative shortly after beginning my Northwest Airlines stint. For 37+ years I was privileged to serve n many Union positions and as the editor of our monthly paper.

Being retired one wonders how we ever had time to work. Friends and family consume a lot of time. My position with my favorite charity also eats up many hours of these fast-flying days. Can't quite seem to find enough hours to get the "important things" done. Oh well, there's always next Saturday. Wait a minute-I've got six Saturdays and one Sunday every week now!
Jan Daut (Michel)
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April 28, 1943 9529381008 633 East Park Valley Drive Hopkins MN US 55343 Retired, worked in graphic arts department at Xcel Energy Married 2 2012-08-06 21:33:26
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Nancy Dean (Young)
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August 04, 1943 3838 Linden Dr E Medina MN US 55340 Realtor theyoungconnection.com Married 3 Love to read, travel, bible study, go to our cabin on Lake Vermilion. Caribbean, South Am, Canada Oldies, country, pop, christian Kind, fun, loving and a leader (I hope)? 2013-07-20 15:37:12
I am married to my wonderful husband Bruce (48yrs) and have three sons and daughters in law.  We have 5 grandchildren who are the best part of life!  I have been working in Real Estate for 30 yrs and now work with my son Craig as a team with Keller Williams Realty. I guess Realtors never retire!
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Charles DeZurik
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January 11, 1943 8083488480 HI US 96717 Ret Single ocean kayaking, mountain climbing, reading, and listening to Mexico. Would like to see Italy. Symphony, jazz, Italian opera and 60's 70's soul. I don't know, I've never asked them. The election of Obama 2016-09-23 02:02:29
  I went to California after graduation, played in some bands, met some fine musicians, made a lot of money and spent it.
After working in some San Francisco clubs not musically, went to Hawaii in '69 where I retired 12 yrs. ago as a tour bus driver, a job  I very much enjoyed.   
For 14 years have lived as a resident caretaker for a beach property, where I dote on my plants and take orders from my cat.   
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Stephen Dibble
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November 29, 1943 7635373092 7635373092 6066 Hillsboro Ave No New Hope MN US 55428 retired Married 2 Traveling, golf, walking everywhere We have traveled to more than 50 countries around the world. Austria, France & Italy are our favorites Classic and 50's & 60's 2012-08-06 20:45:48
I have been happily married since 1966 to a Dutch gal (Wallina) whom I met while I was stationed in Germany. We have two lovely daughters, three grandsons and are awaiting the birth of a granddaughter.  I have worked as a telephone installer but have been retired since 2009.  We like to travel.  When we are home we walk as much as possible.  I now play golf with my grandson.
Daniel Dockman
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March 20, 1943 9525401074 10521 Cedar Lake Rd #418 Minnetonka MN US 55305 Retired - Grain Accountant Single Travel, music, dining out Mexico, Parts of Canada, England, Greece and Italy. Would like to visit France, Russia and Ukraine Oldies but Goodies, still love the music of the 50's and 60's and classical music as well as jazz Fun loving, kind of a free spirit I've had some health problems this past year. Would like to have been able to change the first one. 2012-08-06 21:33:22
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Charles (Chuck) Dowd
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September 13, 1943 7633233061 7633233061 14774 Waco St. NW Ramsey MN US 55303 Retired from Medtronic Married 3 Family, Travel, Church, Reading,, Westies EU, China, Japan, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Egypt, Greece Everything but current pop, rap and hip-hop Considerate, concerned and involved. Our current political and educational systems. The way people relate to each other (or rather don't relate). What we are doing to our planet. 2015-07-18 14:19:03

It's been a great journey since my high school days.  Goofed around at first and then joined the military, went to college, got married, had kids, etc, etc.  During this time I was blessed witih five grandchildren, two of whom are autistic.  I've had the opportunity to learn about kids with special needs and also about people with special needs.  Wow!  There is so much to be done out there and so little time.  Looking forward to seeing everyone next August.

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Susan Dunsworth (Pugh)
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October 13, 1943 4193526960 4194090971 336 West Evers Ave Bowling Green OH US 43402 retired university administrator Married 3 sailing, reading,gardening,cooking, travel,bridge been to Europe, South America and South Pacific, have scandanavia Australai and New Zealand on our list classical, folk, soft rock family centered, loyal friend, overcommitted and under-resourced,
still able to laugh at the absurd
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Peg Durda (Durda-Knapp)
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January 02, 1944 9524261223 7201 York Ave S Edina MN US 55435 Minister Single 1 oo many to list, however I missed Austraila A real Character my wrinkley neck. The rest has been changed by the Good Lord. 2012-08-06 21:33:32
After the U of Mn, I was a stewardess for NWA. After an accident with NWA I was married for seven years.Divorced in 1973,...           My father founded Aeration Ind I'ntl and I was part of the company from the outset. I have travelled the world extensively. In 1996, I retired. I felt the call of the Lord on my life and went back to college to become an ordained minister. I am now working for a Masters in Divinty. I have had an incredible life Send Peg a MessageSend Peg a Message
Michael Eaton
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September 15, 1943 7635377360 5213 Kentucky Ave North Crystal MN US 55428 Semi Retired Married 3 Music, Movies, Sports fan, Golf Korea, Japan 50's and 60's music, Soundtracks, Folk Hopefully they would say I was interesting - getting older every day.. If I had known back then what I know today I would try to make life easier. 2017-02-08 11:59:22
Roger Eckers
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June 05, 1943 5852480469 15 Valewood Run Penfield NY US 14526 teacher/musician Married 3 Music/Fishing/Gardening Caribbean Islands/ Would like to see Europe Jazz Lots of energy/passionate about music/ A Personality/ Very intense Not get so stressed 2012-08-06 21:33:29
Paulette Eder (Wank)
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September 30, 2023 4044 Via Del Conquistador San Diego CA US 92117 Married 2 Travel, reading, gardening, cooking, time with family and friends We've been everywhere except the Far East easy listening, oldies organized/organizer, good friend 2017-02-08 11:53:19
Occupation: Retired from clinical research management - DECEASED - May 19, 2011

Dick and I have been married since 1965 and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.  The youngest, Alex, lives close by and we get to take care of him at least 2 days a week.  We enjoy traveling, gourmet cooking and drinking nice wine - particularly with good friends.  We moved to San Diego in 1968 and love it here!  We get back to MN to see family and friends but try to miss those killer mosquito months!
 
Steven Edwins
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August 31, 1943 5076454461 5076459653 106 Nevada St Northfield US 55057 Architect www.smsq.com Married 2 Visiting cities, reading, photography, designing buildings. Have seen a bit of Europe, but would like to see China, India, and the places in between. A variety. Living in Kentucky became a fan of bluegrass and from-the-heart country. Taiko drumming lately. You might have to ask them. A change to civil discussion of the common good needed for survival. 2012-08-06 21:33:32
 This will be the first reunion I have attended, and have great hopes that very faint memories will be jogged by the experience! 

For general information, I discovered an interest in architecture (even though I worked as a geek in community theater a lot during HS) in High School, and after going to St. Olaf went on to graduate architecture school. Since 1976 have been part of a unique firm in Northfield that specializes in church design, historic preservation, educational and non-profit organizational work, as well as designing private residences. Now its president. No plans to retire anytime soon.

Jennifer (Harvey) Edwins and I have had two boys now launched in architecture and web design. Jennifer works in the management of the Carleton College Library in Northfield.

JoAnn Eimer (Owens)
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June 11, 1943 9528903892 2700 West 135th Street Burnsville MN US 55337 Retired Divorced 3 Gardening, golf and travel. I have enjoyed travel to several countries in Europe. Light rock 2012-08-06 21:33:29
I have been blessed with a wonderful and busy life.  First I devoted several years to raising my three children.  Next I spent 25 years working at Burnsville Schools.  Now I am retired and enjoying time with my children, three grandsons and several friends.  I travel whenever possible.  Life is good! Send JoAnn a MessageSend JoAnn a Message
Jeanette EISENBERG (Bushinski)
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July 29, 1943 9528353005 9729 Utica Road Bloomington MN US 55437 retired Married 3 golf, travel, cruising, gardening, crafts, photography Japan, Paris, South America,Costa Rica, Hawaii All the music of the good old days I haven't asked So many things 2012-08-06 21:33:23

I married 6 months after graduating (big mistake) 15 years and three wonderful kids later I moved back to Minnesota from
South Dakota.  Worked for Cargill for 10 years as Credit Manager and then went into sales at another company.  Married for a second time and that didn't work out.  But third time is a charm with my Joe. Joe is a computer engineer.  We have been married 15 years.  My claim to fame is through my daugher Stacy.  I am a typical stage Mom.  She is co-host of the number one radio station in Wausau Wi and I get to meet and talk to famous people.  My favorites are Dr. Phil and Josh Groben.  I put her through Hamline and she ends up in radio. Go figure.  My two boys, Scott and Steve live in South Dakota.  
I just want to tell the people putting on this reunion that you have done a top notch job. 
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Linda Erickson (O'Brien)
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August 03, 1943 5076656037 208 Barony Road Le Sueur MN US 56058 retired from banking Widowed 1 The dog and I go for many many hikes, especially in the woods near our Park Rapids cabin. I do a lot of reading and some volunteering. Lunch with SLP friends Judie Krenrich, Mitzi Cheese and Ann Oyaas is great, with Pat Lynard when she's in town. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, 1968; Kazakhstan in 1991 (didn't find out the Twins had won the series for 2 weeks after the last game) jazz and the oldies 2021-06-10 17:00:59
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Jim Fine
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August 04, 1943 3239659953 462 n mccadden place Los Angeles CA 90004 Psychologist, Real Estate,Alien Abductee Married 4 the gym,sailing,Sci Fi, Opera, Torah,Writing I once went to Duluth, I'd like to see Winona Trance,Opera,Country,Jazz,,40's,oldies,Blues,Timpany solos Never a dull moment, inappropriate, irreverent, easy to get along with, a bit outspoken, opinionated. I should have sent for the decoder ring from Jimmy Valentine, and eaten more sandwiches with Casey and Round House Rodney.. I would have been a crosswalk guard at Fern Hill, have done more Polka dancing when I had the chance, gotten married at the right age so I could have had 8 more kids, been much taller,gone with John back to town at Carver county. 2012-08-06 21:33:21
I wonder sometimes what life would be like if I liked -46 degrees, and having my fingers go numb,and nostrils stick together. I do miss the great weather from June 6 to the 8th,summers of prehistoric mosquitoes chasing me,Miss McShane,Queen Ann marking up my masterpieces, smoking at Mc Donalds,  the wonderful jail in Carver County the master of all stories and ceremonies, Paul. Where are you Bill, Fertz,Trug, and Bobis, Nick? Axel and his Dog. Where's the party?  Send Jim a MessageSend Jim a Message
Linda Flagg (Strohmayer)
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January 30, 1943 7637321709 7637321709 5800 St. Croix Ave N Apt W402 Golden Valley MN US 55422 Retired Nurse Practitioner Married 7 travel, golfing, dancing Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico Country, classical and some rock and roll 2012-08-06 21:33:33


After H.S. I planned on going into nursing.  I was accepted to Northwestern's Hospital Diploma program, but had to leave, due to back problems.  I was devastated, as I had wanted to be a nurse, since the age of six.

Before I got back into nursing, I married David Smith, another 1961 classmate, in 1963.  We were married 20 years and had three wonderful sons.

In 1965 I decided to look into going back to school to complete my nursing degree. I graduated from St. Mary's Jr College, in 1967, getting my A.D. in nursing.  I completed my B.S degree in 1979, by attending night classes in St. Paul, MN. The classes were offered off campus through the College of St. Francis, in Joliet, IL.  This enabled me to continue working at Methodist Hospital, in St. Louis Park, to pay for schooling. After getting my B.S. degree, I attended the U.of MN,  getting my Nurse Practitioner Certification in 1981.  While working at Methodist, I restarted night classes, through the College of St. Francis, and completed my M.S in Health Administration, in 1987.

I worked at Park Nicollet Medical Center and Methodist Hospital in the Oncology and Primary Care Departments, for 32 years.  I retired in 2001 to take care of my mother, who had had a stroke, and was in need of total nursing care.

I married Ed Strohmayer in 1988.  He has three sons and a daughter, from a previous marriage.  We now have 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Our life has been busy with the children, grandchildren and travel, since our retirement.

I had a wonderful time at the reunion; all the special activities, seeing past classmates, and just reminiscing about the past.  Thanks to all the steering and planning committees.  You did an exceptional job!!!

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Mary Fuehrer Bagdons
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December 16, 1942 9524486314 9524486314 1846 Plymouth LN unit 202 SNAIL MAIL Chanhassen MN US 55317 Grandma Divorced 2 Shopping, swimming, playing with grand kids, cooking. visited: Austria, Germany, Switzerland. Would like to visit: Austira 1 more time. christian A few pound heavier, some gray hair, the rest still dark, and a friendly smile. nothing 2012-08-06 21:33:31
I have a great life and three wonderful grandchildern and 2 children, and they all live in the area. I see them lots. I attend a bible study. There are always some of us who go out to lunch afterwards.
James M Fulford
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