Classmate PROFILES
Entering Your Profile
Soon after you enter your information, we'll add your picture from the Echowan. Besides tons of information about you, you can upload a current photo and a paragraph or two about your life. What has the last fifty (plus) years meant to you? Marriages? Children and grandchildren? Careers? Travel? The meaning of life?
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Please do include your Email address so that we can communicate with you from time to time. (We will NOT display your Email address.)
A reminder to those classmates. If you entered 'retired', it would be great if you would add what you did 'before you retired'.
For security, only you can enter information on your personal record. You will establish an ID and a password. Any information you enter will be displayed (with the exception of your Email address), so if you want to maintain privacy over certain items (phone number, for example) don't enter it in your record.
Please do include your Email address so that we can communicate with you from time to time. (We will NOT display your Email address.)
A reminder to those classmates. If you entered 'retired', it would be great if you would add what you did 'before you retired'.
Joanne Miller (Carlson)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Business owner/medical research/writer |
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Comment:
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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| What are your favorite activities?: | Swimming, boating, working, animal rescue |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | Spent 25 plus years traveling - no more please |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Soft |
| How would your friends describe you today?: Workacholic, "dial a cause," kind, active, sensitive, animal lover, no nonsense, intimidating when necessary, "meeting" hater. | |
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What would you change if you could?:
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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Jim Moenke
Last updated 3 months ago| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | retired ( now weaving,beekeeping,travel) |
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Comment:
Have had many oppotunities to travel (my love) especially eastern and central Europe. Just me and my backpack. Favorite cities: Prague,copenhagen and Istanbul. Avocation:weaving. I break even but love to sllide the shuttle back and forth It's like meditating. |
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| What are your favorite activities?: | travel,beekeeping,weaving & respite care provider |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | France,Germany,Denmark,Sweden,Finland,Estoia,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,Czech Republic,Hungary,Cropatia,Serbia,Turkey and Egypt. |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | I sing in a gospel quartet but enjoy most other kinds of music |
| How would your friends describe you today?: you would have to ask them. | |
| What would you change if you could?: impatience and being a manic-depressive | |
Lynn Monge (Rankka)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
| Marital status: | Widowed |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | teacher |
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Comment:
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| What are your favorite activities?: | theater, reading, traveling, working on my house |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | France, England, Germany, Scotland, Austria |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | everything |
| How would your friends describe you today?: funny (ha ha, not odd)busy | |
| What would you change if you could?: Today's economy, world turmoil etc. | |
Margo Morris (Morris)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
After all these years I still miss Minnesota but I love Chicago where I have lived since 1978. Prior to that it was San Jose, California and Ann Arbor Michigan. Today I am retired from my career as a professional fundraiser for nonprofit organizations in Chicago. So now I have the time to enjoy being a yia yia. Believe it or not (I don't), my husband and I have a total of 21 grandchildren and step grandchildren! Some live around Chicago but most live all over the place so we travel to see them when we can. I try to visit Greece as often as possible because I have family who live there, and I love that Greek "Opa" life-style so much. I have resumed my commitment to study the Greek language so I can impress the waiters when I order my ouzo and moussaka at the taverna! I am so looking forward to seeing our classmates at our 50th class reunion. What a great time to celebrate! |
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| What are your favorite activities?: | Going to theater or art museums anywhere, painting in watercolor, going to Bay Lake, boating on Lake Michigan, yoga and cooking |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | Australia, England, Greece, Mexico/Zimbabwe, Botswana and India |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Anything Doo Wop and the music of Barry White, Sam Cook, Elvis and Ella |
| How would your friends describe you today?: They would say I am a hard worker and a worrier and they would be right. I choose to think it's part of my charm! | |
| What would you change if you could?: I'd remove the tattoo on my left cheek. | |
Jim Morss
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Single |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
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| What are your favorite activities?: | golf and travel |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | Have been all over Europe |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Bob Dylan, The Stones and The Eagles |
| How would your friends describe you today?: Quiet,thoughtful and artsy | |
| What would you change if you could?: I would make the holes on the golf course bigger do it is a lot easier to putt. | |
Randy Mueller
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Small Business Owner |
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Comment:
I always had two or three jobs in high school & started a little sign painting business as a Junior. Still doing that. 51 years now. Have a wonderful Son & daughter inlaw & 3 grandkids. Lost my oldest son far too young. Married my wonderful high school sweetheart also SLP class of 61 Sharon Herwig Mueller. Don't tell Sharon this but I can't remember how long....Close to 50 yrs. however. Worked as a volunter in a few political campaigns & enjoyed it very much |
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| What are your favorite activities?: | Biking Minn. & Wisc. Rail trails. Drawing & Politics |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | Not many....I would like to see Israel |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Traditional Jazz...Bluegrass...Southern Gospel...Classical |
| How would your friends describe you today?: I hope they would say I was dedicated to the Constitution of the United States. & that I cared for their children. I think they would say I made Tooo many bad jokes | |
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What would you change if you could?:
I wish I had been more out going but I'm still not so I think I'm stuck with myself I also wish I would have stayed in touch with my Art teacher Mr. Wendel Heers. He was the best teacher I ever had & is responsible for my lifelong career choice |
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Sharon Mueller (Herwig)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Comment: I spent most of my life raising our children which was often passionately interrupted by my active involvement in politics. I am a news junkie and like keeping up with current events. I am grateful that Mr Alwin saw to it that I took speech class. It changed my life, enableing me to work for President Reagan's campaign committee in Minnesota as a special issues speaker. We now have 3 wonderful grandchildren & my name has changed to Nana & my high school sweetheart Randy Mueller is Gramps. Life is good. | |
| What are your favorite activities?: | Reading, politics |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Southern Gospel and Classical |
| How would your friends describe you today?: I have no clue. I wish they would say I am funny. | |
| What would you change if you could?: I would like to change losing our young son from cancer. | |
Bob Mumm
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired computer guy, now substitute teacher |
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Comment:
After finishing U of M, I remember going down to Mpls Federal Building to sign papers for going into Navy Officer Candidate School. I ran into Gary Sanford on his way to sign papers for entering the Army. He said, “Heck Bob, why don’t you go into the Army, like me? “ I said, “Sure why not! “ I did not have a strong affinity for any one Service, nor did I want to go into the military at all. I want to thank Reverend Sanford for his astute guidance! My Army experience was terrific. I went to the Defense Language Institute at I worked in the software development and maintenance field for more than 30 years in different positions for a variety of companies and organizations in a number of different locations, including |
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| What are your favorite activities?: | Camping, fishing, traveling, sports, visiting family and friends |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | Visited most Latin American countries, many Caribbean Islands, England, France, Portugal, Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand. Would like to visit Cuba. |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Latin, country, easy listening, oldies |
| How would your friends describe you today?: Friendly, hardworking, responsible, likes to have fun | |
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What would you change if you could?:
Should have run cross country for Roy Griak. Not until I got older did I realize that I liked jogging and running long distances. If I could go back and magically transform things, there would be varsity sports for girls when we were in high school. I remember, in 6th grade at Eliot School all the kids in 6th grade had a race back and forth across the playground. Joan Halversen finished first out of all the boys and girls. Unfortunately, there were no varsity high school teams for athletic girls, like Joan. Girls had no opportunity to receive athletic scholarships to universities. Back then they were considered too fragile to play full court basketball. I remember seeing them play with 5 girls on defense at one end of the court and 5 at the other end playing offense. They were not allowed to exert themselves by running up and down the entire court. Today it is so much better! At Bemidji High School there are varsity girl’s teams for track, basketball, hockey, softball, volley ball, swimming, soccer, and golf. |
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Janet Nelson (Peterson)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Widowed |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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| What are your favorite activities?: | sewing, crafts, embroidery, travel, my son and his family |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | England, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Alaska, Switzerland,48 of the states, and still looking for more places to go |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | 50s, 60s, and broadway muisicals |
| How would your friends describe you today?: that I am too nice, and I should do more for myself. I guess I have too much of that mothering in me. Also that I have had a very good life. | |
| What would you change if you could?: I would not let my friends and family pass away so young. | |
Valorie Nelson (Kirkland)
Last updated 3 months ago
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired from Robbinsdale School District |
| Comment: I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the reunion. My plans for the summer include an Alaska cruise and I don't return until the reunion takes place. Looks like everyone is putting so much work into the reunion and I am sure it would be a lot of fun. | |
| What are your favorite activities?: | Golfing, traveling |
| What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: | I would love to go to Ireland/Scotland |
| What kind of music do you like today?: | Oldies, country |