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A big thanks to George and all the others who contributed to such a wonderful 60th reunion. It was a treat to renew old acquaintances and also enjoy relaxed conversations with classmates I had never known. I met Patty in Kabul where we both served in the Peace Corps, married in Boston in 1973, and finally moved to San Diego after graduating from UofM Med School in 1979. I practiced general internal medicine and loved it, retiring in 2016. We have 4 children and 7 grandchildren who keep us busy. Life is good.
A letter from Marit, posted by Sparky 60 YEARS REUNION. When I cleaned the guestroom in our apartment a few weeks ago I found my farewell speech from 1965. It ended with a promise to you and myself that this was not a goodbye, just thanks and «see you again». How many times I’ve been back I don’t remember, but I’ve always found an open home with the Gelhar family. The organization I represented, American Field Service (AFS), was the only foreign exchange organization in Norway at that time, and it was a privilege to be chosen. Now they have a netsite that I look at from time to time, and the last time it featured some former AFS-ers who were going back for their 50 years reunions. I commented that I was planning to be part of my class’ 60 years event, and there was a lot of excitement over that. They wanted to hear from me when I came home and to send pictures. I hope you’ll help me with the picture bit. I am sure you remember Suresh, the Indian foreign exchange student. When I was with you ten years ago I learned that he had died. I certainly wish I had been able to meet him one more time. A couple of years after we both returned to our home countries I got an unexpected letter from him. He wrote that he thought of me as a sister, and he wanted to tell me that he’d realized that his dream of going back to the States to study to be an electronic engineer would never come true. He sounded very depressed, so of course I wrote him back and tried to encourage him. Some time later came a second and last letter from him where he told me that he was getting married and very happy. You never know, but this may very well be my last trip to Minnesota. So it may also be goodbye. Thank you for always including me and for being part of what may have been the most important year of my life.
To get ready for the 60th reunion that's just a few days away, I read all the News & Updates and most of the Classmate Profiles. Thanks so much to the committee members who maintain the website. Not every class has such a wonderful resource! My Classmate Profile of 2013 hasn't changed much for me and my wife, Marleen, but the world has moved on. Our sons have grown up. John graduated from Carleton and earned a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He's now a professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, along with his wife, Leah, who is a political science professor. His favorite subject to teach is statistics. Andrew, a computer science and engineering graduate of Swarthmore, who, with his wife, Lulu, an immunologist physician, lives in San Francisco, is tasked with leading a group that is developing the user artificial intelligence features for Grammarly, a writing helper app offered by large corporations to employees, and to students at schools, and colleges. They each are expecting their firstborn in the next five months, and I'm soon to be a grandfather of two grandsons. Marleen and I continue our hobby of traveling. This December we are substituting an Antarctic cruise through the Drake Passage with its 40-foot waves and on to the continent itself instead of our annual scuba diving trip to Bonaire. Will we leave Minnesota in December for the frozen Antarctic, and regret that we passed up the sunny Caribbean? My pastimes this summer are gardening, bicycling, swimming, and listening to audiobooks. Managing 2 1/2 acres, over 3,000 hostas, and other forest greenery is a stretch for me, but so far, so good. This year, I decided to keep the flowers in pots instead of in flower beds – the hostas are getting too big anyway. Gardening is best accompanied by a good audiobook. So far this summer, I have read The Earth is Weeping by Peter Cozzens, a fascinating and well-narrated book about the major changes that occurred to the Native American tribes' way of life in the second half of the 19th century, and also American Dirt, The Taking of Getty Oil, and Burr. Daily living takes a lot of time; there's the home remodeling project, the tax returns, and the many little tasks from grocery shopping to lawn mowing to emptying the dishwasher to doing laundry, that steal your time every day. Helping Marleen and her brother, an urgent care physician, with their mother, Marjorie Johnson's transition from old age to the world of centenarians is, for me, Marleen, and her brother, challenging and rewarding. In 2022, after Marjorie fell in her living room, I created her own home health care business that hired six home health caregivers to provide her with 24/7 care. That helped her to stay in her home to she was 106. Nevertheless, all good things must pass, and just this week, Marjorie is transitioning to an extended care residential home near where we live in Prior Lake. At 106, she's still a bundle of energy, relatively, and once again is preparing entries for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. It's amazing to think that when she, starting at my age, was able to stay on top of a busy schedule of appearances on the Tonight Show, Dr. Oz, Martha Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Rosie O'Donnell, Wayne Brady, and other shows until she was 100, in addition to nonstop baking. Her positive thinking, optimism, and always planning for the future are traits that I want to make my own as well.
A sincere thank you to the Reunion Committee for planning the 2025 event! Bruce and I will not be there, however. Since Park High we’ve had quite an adventure and that continues! It’s included US Air Force pilot assignments, USAF Academy faculty, classified military programs, advanced degrees for both of us and a PhD for Bruce, Delta Airlines Director position and UND College of Aerospace Dean. My education degrees and certifications in eight states put me at every grade and subject level, on councils, in professional organizations, at junior college and the College of Education at UND. Our two sons (college football offensive lineman) and their wonderful families included us in every step along the way! It was our twenty year old step grand daughter (two gold, two platinum records and music nominations) who introduced us to the music industry. She’s is on her second worldwide tour and our entire family is taking part in that fun! To everyone, enjoy the reunion! Bruce and Ann (Barnes) Smith
Hi Class of '65. WOW, 60 years. So much has happened in these past years... I'm living in MN after living in AZ in the 1970's. Currently living in my condo in Golden Valley and finding new adventures - in the 70's again. Stay well and healthy, "safe travels" on the rest of your life journeys! Sorry I will miss our 60th Class Reunion.
I am a member of the class of '65. I served 20 years in the Air Force with 2 tours in SEA. I served from 1967 to 1987 and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
I would just like to add a little more information for my name on your new Veterans Page. My years of service were 1969-1971.
Where did the time go? But it's been a good one. Two sessions at Bemidji State with four years in the Navy between them. Got married with four children who gave me 10 grandchildren. Most of my working time was in WI and retired early to take care of my parents before they had to go into a nursing home. I retired from State of WI Veterans Home in 2006. While working there I got into carving that was a great hobby, past time and 'therapy'. My first carving class was in 1995 at the Vesterheim Folk Art School, Decorah, IA that taught me how to make Norwegian style bentwood boxes and to decorate them with 'kolrosing'. My mother's parents both were born/ raised in Decorah so when I was there I got to meet relatives and learn about my Norwegian roots. Twenty years after that first class I started teaching others there how to make the boxes. I do have a class scheduled in August to teach and therefore not able to make our reunion. See you at our 65th, 70th or sometime! (Positive thinking!)
I went through all of the "in memoriam" and I'm happy to report I am not on that list, may they all rest in peace. I am still making must, have been for 60 years. Oh, and I'm not the guy on the DoD.
Just an update for the veterans page. I served in the navy from 1965 to 1970. I spent my time aboard three submarines, two nuclear, and one old WW2 diesel boat.
Living the best life back in NW Montana. Close to family and nearer to our two granddaughters.
Good News! Earlier this year our classmate, Wayne Cook, underwent a successful kidney transplant operation. The organ donor was his daughter Melissa. Wayne continues to make progress toward a full recovery.
Hi everyone. My latest book, Hope Dies Last, was released on Earth Day, Apr. 22, 2025 (sorry, this format doesn't let me post my publisher, Dutton/Penguin Random House's link, but by searching the title, you'll find it): “Alan Weisman deserves applause…[he] set out to find inspirational people doing extraordinary work to save the planet…He found them and their work can save us from writing a catastrophic next chapter for our earth.” —The Associated Press “A wide-ranging look at visionaries who are working on ways to lessen the worst effects of climate change….[an] impeccably written and thoroughly inspiring narrative.”—Kirkus, starred “The vibrant portraits serve as a rousing testimony to human ingenuity and perseverance….This inspires.”—Publishers Weekly "Go into this book ready to learn and be amazed,…You’ll be delighted by small things, awed by big ones, and you might be spurred to act, once you’ve read Hope Dies Last.” — The Bookworm Sez “Weisman’s detailed examination of their and others’ work shows that there are paths to solving the world's largest problems. The reader will come away with a renewed belief that hope for the future need not be lost.”—Booklist
Hello y’all. Been living in Florida for the last 10 years. My daughter and kids moving to the Charlotte NC area later this summer. Hopefully I can make it to see older friends before moving to be with the kids. Unattached after a long relationship and ready for a new chapter. Still young at heart and very active. Wish everyone great health and lots of happiness.
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I kown you'll be relieved to know that I am alive, in good health and still playing music. In fact, I play saxophone now, too. You can hear all my music free here: https://soundcloud.com/randulo As I no longer live in the USA, Ihaven't been to a reunion. Enjoy yourselves! I can be also reached via https://RandyResnick.com
A HUGE THANK YOU to Lund\'s and Byerly\'s St. Louis Park, Top Ten Liquors Miracle Mile, and our beloved McDonald\'s across the street from Park High for their most generous donations to our 75/57 birthday reunion weekend. Their donations helped us have a successful lovely weekend. Please make sure to support these great businesses.
Hi, I am Linda's husband and am responding for her. Sadly, Linda was diagnosed Alzheimers some 4 years ago. Luckily she has retained the sweet personality and caring manner I married. We raised 3 wonderful daughters in solid marriages, with 2 grandchildren each. We have been richly Blessed. We met and married in San Francisco where we started our family, moved to Denver for work and eventually to Atlanta where we our now located. We maintain links to Minnesota via her brother Tim and long time family cabin on Big Pine Lake. We visit whenever possible. She is at home with me now, though changes are coming. Respectfully, Dick Weber
Hi, Everyone, I just finished taking the tour of the High School and reconnected with many old friends. I wish I were able to attend the other events, but am not. I am retired now, after having worked for over 40 years for Christian ministries, mostly for Billy Graham. Now it is volunteering, attending Twins games, and of course singing, that fills my days. I hope you all enjoy whatever events you are able to attend.
Was looking at obits in Star Trib and thought about my Senior year at Park High. Sad to see so many of our classmates that have passed. I just want to add my name to the military list as every day has been special since. Entered the US Army in Sept 67 and went to Vietnam in Aug 68. Spend the year with the 2/20 Aerial Rocket Artillery and crewed & flew front seat in a Cobra Helicopter gunship with the 1st Air Cavalry. Got out in July 1970 and got my degree at St Cloud State in 73. Been living in Cape Coral Fl for the past 38 years. NO Snow and I love the heat. Best health and safety to all. Jim Kelly
Another of our classmates has passed away. Linda McKusick Romov passed away on Christmas Day, losing her battle with cancer. She and her husband Jim have been living in Sherman Oaks, Ca.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. I retired May, 2015 after working as a medical oncologist for 37 years. I loved my career and was so privileged to witness and participate in so many advances in cancer care. I have been married for 13 years to Mark Satz. We have 4 sons and 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. I continue to have an apartment in Minneapolis, but I am living primarily in our lake home in Crosslake, MN where we golf, swim, fish, boat, and spend time with family and friends.
It was brought to my attention one of our classmates, Billy Jacobson, is currently going through some health issues. He recently underwent a surgical procedure to remove a tumor from his brain and will begin further treatment very soon. Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers as he goes through the process of recovery.
Just an FYI Gloria Soles obituary is in the Star Tribune today Sept. 6 th. She passed away on August 9 th 2020.
Sparky Just a short note to let you know that my best friend from HS, Sue Lynch Almquist passed away Aug 19,2021, at age 74. She was married to Curt Almquist, also class of 65, who passed Sept 18,2014, at age 67. my email is ljlemke@hotmail.com cell# 952-564-5826
Beloved Coach, "Lefty" Wright passed away. His obituary is in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune dated October 25th.
Hello form Montana - after 50 years it's time we come back and see our "ageless friends" !! Sally and I are looking forward to returning to MN for a quick visit for the 50th Class Reunion. See you next year.
Classmate and friend, Mark Freidson passed away on September 16th. His obituary is in the Sunday Tribune today, September 17th. Rest in Peace Mark and thanks for the memories.
Hi Sparky - Barbara Blettner's married name is Offord. This is the correct spelling. There is an obituary in 2008 for her husband. Barbara lived in Stillwater at that time. Sorry I can't be of more help, but perhaps with the correct spelling of her last name and her place of residence in 2008, you might have more luck tracking her obituary down.
Hi all, 50 wonderful years have gone by, but getting back together and catching up with friends from Park High, Westwood Jr High and Fern Hill should weave us together again. Looking forward to our 50th High School Reunion and a weekend of fun. Many thanks to all of our classmates that stepped up to volunteer and put this special event together! My husband, Bob, and I are retired & live on a pristine lake in the Northwoods near Itasca and we rarely venture to the "big city", but this will be a real treat. Wishing you all peace, good health and blessings.
Mrs. Hagstrom's Art Students Update After the school tour on Friday, we will meet for lunch at Granite City (Highway 100 & Excelsior Blvd.) at 12:45 pm.
50 years lucky with health Lived about half my life in Europe One wife of 35 years, but many careers No U of M diploma, but one quarter attended Coming to get you at the 50th reunion.
Hello All! It is Memorial Day weekend, 2020. Hundreds of thousands of people are dying, forty million Americans are out of work and there is no baseball. Life sucks! But here's an idea - why not read my book. The title is UNCONDITIONAL. A man, an infant Holocaust survivvor, developes a messiah like complex and makes it his life's work to defeat the enimies of Israel once and for all. The book is available on Amazon in either e-book or paperback. On Amazon's front page search box type my full name John Webster Lindemann. Let me know what you think. John
Hello 1965 Classmates! Just stopping by to wish you all a Blessed, Safe and Happy Thankgiving holiday.Ron Hall
ZHi friends!I\'m sorry that Barb(Bucka) will not be able to attend this party - but, we are celebrating a grandson\'s birthday! I would love to hear from you. Thanks to Linda for making so many contacts, and making this event possible. We still live in Pine Island, MN, and I don\'t have enough sense to retire, but I am still serving as pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Greetings to everybody!Terje (Terry) and Barb (nee Bucka) Hausken
Thanks to the committee for all their hard work, the nametags for Saturday night were great! Hope to see more of our classmates in 2015.
I just found out that our classmate Sandi Bowlin Miller passed away in August.
Classmate Ron Pfannsmith passed away recently. His obituary is listed in the Sunday Star Tribune today.
I am sorry to report that the obituary of our classmate Anna Geyer Heinrich is in the St Paul Pioneer Press (and www.twincities.com) was published today. She died Thursday, July 29, apparently of cancer. The memorial service is on August 1 at the MN Arboretum. I will remember Anna as an elegant and intelligent lady.
Hello STLP \'65ers - wish I were there with you, have a few margaritas on me - I will too. It was sad to hear of the passing of another one of our classmates, Anna - I agree, she was an elegant and beautiful lady. Gods peace be with you all,BobbyJoe 206-307-3059PS: Nuper, she\'s still an 11
Unfortunately, another classmate has recently passed away. Dennis Ikola died on May 20th and his obituary appeared in the Sunday Tribune today. Rest in Peace Dennis.
My father passed away on March 15 at age 94. He lived an active and full life.
The Shapley Family is still a Swimming Family and is doing well. Son, Aaron Shapley, Cal Berkley, five time all america, has reached the the Iron Man level. Adam swam D-1 at Mizzo and Clemsen. My wife, Cassy, is retired as as manager of US Swimming Minnesota. We are all still swimming, including two grandchildren in Austin Texas. My wife and I reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Sadly, one of our beloved teachers, Marcella Johnson, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 100. Marcy taught Business Education for over 25 years until her retirement. She had lived in Sun City West, AZ for many years before her death. Marcy lived across the street from my family throughout my school years. She and I kept up our friendship until her death. When she would visit relatives here, we would get together for lunch or dinner to catch up and share memories. We would keep in touch on a regular basis through e-mail, letters and telephone. Every year on her birthday she would send me a photo riding her bicycle! She was an amazing woman and a great friend! I'll never forget her and will miss her very much.
Does anyone have contact info for Sue Sterling?
It will be good to see all of you from the class of 65. I attended a gathering at the Park Tavern after 40 years.
Sorry I will not be able to attend the 45th reunion. Have fun everyone! Thanks to all who organized the reunion. I hope to make it to the 50th.
News: France is behind, as most of Europe, in vaccinations. Currently 75 or older can get the shot. We're too young! This said, I'd like to shout out an unabashed soelf-promo for my recent music: 12 song album on Spotify, 5 song on Apple. LOts of singles from the past two years on all streaming sites. You can listen free to full versions of over 125 original songs here: https://soundcloud.com/randulo/tracks The last live gig I played was guitar with Canned Heat in 2012.
Classmate Curt Almquist passed away from cancer on September 18th. His obituary was in the Star Tribune on Sunday, September 21st.
Hello to all you old timers.... I won't be coming to see y'all. I'm still extremely sad about the passing of Steve Feldman...he was a great buddy for decades. Every time I tee it up I think of him. Probably why my game is still fairly strong. life is good here in Florida. Still working in home furnishings and loving it. celebrating my mother's 95th this summer in Nashville and attending my niece's wedding in Hollywood Ca in September. Hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys all the "old" memories. Takecare. Hope to attend the next reunion.
A big thanks to George and all the others who contributed to such a wonderful 60th reunion. It was a treat to renew old acquaintances and also enjoy relaxed conversations with classmates I had never known. I met Patty in Kabul where we both served in the Peace Corps, married in Boston in 1973, and finally moved to San Diego after graduating from UofM Med School in 1979. I practiced general internal medicine and loved it, retiring in 2016. We have 4 children and 7 grandchildren who keep us busy. Life is good.
A letter from Marit, posted by Sparky 60 YEARS REUNION. When I cleaned the guestroom in our apartment a few weeks ago I found my farewell speech from 1965. It ended with a promise to you and myself that this was not a goodbye, just thanks and «see you again». How many times I’ve been back I don’t remember, but I’ve always found an open home with the Gelhar family. The organization I represented, American Field Service (AFS), was the only foreign exchange organization in Norway at that time, and it was a privilege to be chosen. Now they have a netsite that I look at from time to time, and the last time it featured some former AFS-ers who were going back for their 50 years reunions. I commented that I was planning to be part of my class’ 60 years event, and there was a lot of excitement over that. They wanted to hear from me when I came home and to send pictures. I hope you’ll help me with the picture bit. I am sure you remember Suresh, the Indian foreign exchange student. When I was with you ten years ago I learned that he had died. I certainly wish I had been able to meet him one more time. A couple of years after we both returned to our home countries I got an unexpected letter from him. He wrote that he thought of me as a sister, and he wanted to tell me that he’d realized that his dream of going back to the States to study to be an electronic engineer would never come true. He sounded very depressed, so of course I wrote him back and tried to encourage him. Some time later came a second and last letter from him where he told me that he was getting married and very happy. You never know, but this may very well be my last trip to Minnesota. So it may also be goodbye. Thank you for always including me and for being part of what may have been the most important year of my life.
To get ready for the 60th reunion that's just a few days away, I read all the News & Updates and most of the Classmate Profiles. Thanks so much to the committee members who maintain the website. Not every class has such a wonderful resource! My Classmate Profile of 2013 hasn't changed much for me and my wife, Marleen, but the world has moved on. Our sons have grown up. John graduated from Carleton and earned a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He's now a professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, along with his wife, Leah, who is a political science professor. His favorite subject to teach is statistics. Andrew, a computer science and engineering graduate of Swarthmore, who, with his wife, Lulu, an immunologist physician, lives in San Francisco, is tasked with leading a group that is developing the user artificial intelligence features for Grammarly, a writing helper app offered by large corporations to employees, and to students at schools, and colleges. They each are expecting their firstborn in the next five months, and I'm soon to be a grandfather of two grandsons. Marleen and I continue our hobby of traveling. This December we are substituting an Antarctic cruise through the Drake Passage with its 40-foot waves and on to the continent itself instead of our annual scuba diving trip to Bonaire. Will we leave Minnesota in December for the frozen Antarctic, and regret that we passed up the sunny Caribbean? My pastimes this summer are gardening, bicycling, swimming, and listening to audiobooks. Managing 2 1/2 acres, over 3,000 hostas, and other forest greenery is a stretch for me, but so far, so good. This year, I decided to keep the flowers in pots instead of in flower beds – the hostas are getting too big anyway. Gardening is best accompanied by a good audiobook. So far this summer, I have read The Earth is Weeping by Peter Cozzens, a fascinating and well-narrated book about the major changes that occurred to the Native American tribes' way of life in the second half of the 19th century, and also American Dirt, The Taking of Getty Oil, and Burr. Daily living takes a lot of time; there's the home remodeling project, the tax returns, and the many little tasks from grocery shopping to lawn mowing to emptying the dishwasher to doing laundry, that steal your time every day. Helping Marleen and her brother, an urgent care physician, with their mother, Marjorie Johnson's transition from old age to the world of centenarians is, for me, Marleen, and her brother, challenging and rewarding. In 2022, after Marjorie fell in her living room, I created her own home health care business that hired six home health caregivers to provide her with 24/7 care. That helped her to stay in her home to she was 106. Nevertheless, all good things must pass, and just this week, Marjorie is transitioning to an extended care residential home near where we live in Prior Lake. At 106, she's still a bundle of energy, relatively, and once again is preparing entries for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. It's amazing to think that when she, starting at my age, was able to stay on top of a busy schedule of appearances on the Tonight Show, Dr. Oz, Martha Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Rosie O'Donnell, Wayne Brady, and other shows until she was 100, in addition to nonstop baking. Her positive thinking, optimism, and always planning for the future are traits that I want to make my own as well.
A sincere thank you to the Reunion Committee for planning the 2025 event! Bruce and I will not be there, however. Since Park High we’ve had quite an adventure and that continues! It’s included US Air Force pilot assignments, USAF Academy faculty, classified military programs, advanced degrees for both of us and a PhD for Bruce, Delta Airlines Director position and UND College of Aerospace Dean. My education degrees and certifications in eight states put me at every grade and subject level, on councils, in professional organizations, at junior college and the College of Education at UND. Our two sons (college football offensive lineman) and their wonderful families included us in every step along the way! It was our twenty year old step grand daughter (two gold, two platinum records and music nominations) who introduced us to the music industry. She’s is on her second worldwide tour and our entire family is taking part in that fun! To everyone, enjoy the reunion! Bruce and Ann (Barnes) Smith
Hi Class of '65. WOW, 60 years. So much has happened in these past years... I'm living in MN after living in AZ in the 1970's. Currently living in my condo in Golden Valley and finding new adventures - in the 70's again. Stay well and healthy, "safe travels" on the rest of your life journeys! Sorry I will miss our 60th Class Reunion.
I am a member of the class of '65. I served 20 years in the Air Force with 2 tours in SEA. I served from 1967 to 1987 and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
I would just like to add a little more information for my name on your new Veterans Page. My years of service were 1969-1971.
Where did the time go? But it's been a good one. Two sessions at Bemidji State with four years in the Navy between them. Got married with four children who gave me 10 grandchildren. Most of my working time was in WI and retired early to take care of my parents before they had to go into a nursing home. I retired from State of WI Veterans Home in 2006. While working there I got into carving that was a great hobby, past time and 'therapy'. My first carving class was in 1995 at the Vesterheim Folk Art School, Decorah, IA that taught me how to make Norwegian style bentwood boxes and to decorate them with 'kolrosing'. My mother's parents both were born/ raised in Decorah so when I was there I got to meet relatives and learn about my Norwegian roots. Twenty years after that first class I started teaching others there how to make the boxes. I do have a class scheduled in August to teach and therefore not able to make our reunion. See you at our 65th, 70th or sometime! (Positive thinking!)
I went through all of the "in memoriam" and I'm happy to report I am not on that list, may they all rest in peace. I am still making must, have been for 60 years. Oh, and I'm not the guy on the DoD.
Just an update for the veterans page. I served in the navy from 1965 to 1970. I spent my time aboard three submarines, two nuclear, and one old WW2 diesel boat.
Living the best life back in NW Montana. Close to family and nearer to our two granddaughters.
Good News! Earlier this year our classmate, Wayne Cook, underwent a successful kidney transplant operation. The organ donor was his daughter Melissa. Wayne continues to make progress toward a full recovery.
Hi everyone. My latest book, Hope Dies Last, was released on Earth Day, Apr. 22, 2025 (sorry, this format doesn't let me post my publisher, Dutton/Penguin Random House's link, but by searching the title, you'll find it): “Alan Weisman deserves applause…[he] set out to find inspirational people doing extraordinary work to save the planet…He found them and their work can save us from writing a catastrophic next chapter for our earth.” —The Associated Press “A wide-ranging look at visionaries who are working on ways to lessen the worst effects of climate change….[an] impeccably written and thoroughly inspiring narrative.”—Kirkus, starred “The vibrant portraits serve as a rousing testimony to human ingenuity and perseverance….This inspires.”—Publishers Weekly "Go into this book ready to learn and be amazed,…You’ll be delighted by small things, awed by big ones, and you might be spurred to act, once you’ve read Hope Dies Last.” — The Bookworm Sez “Weisman’s detailed examination of their and others’ work shows that there are paths to solving the world's largest problems. The reader will come away with a renewed belief that hope for the future need not be lost.”—Booklist
Hello y’all. Been living in Florida for the last 10 years. My daughter and kids moving to the Charlotte NC area later this summer. Hopefully I can make it to see older friends before moving to be with the kids. Unattached after a long relationship and ready for a new chapter. Still young at heart and very active. Wish everyone great health and lots of happiness.
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I kown you'll be relieved to know that I am alive, in good health and still playing music. In fact, I play saxophone now, too. You can hear all my music free here: https://soundcloud.com/randulo As I no longer live in the USA, Ihaven't been to a reunion. Enjoy yourselves! I can be also reached via https://RandyResnick.com
A HUGE THANK YOU to Lund\'s and Byerly\'s St. Louis Park, Top Ten Liquors Miracle Mile, and our beloved McDonald\'s across the street from Park High for their most generous donations to our 75/57 birthday reunion weekend. Their donations helped us have a successful lovely weekend. Please make sure to support these great businesses.
Hi, I am Linda's husband and am responding for her. Sadly, Linda was diagnosed Alzheimers some 4 years ago. Luckily she has retained the sweet personality and caring manner I married. We raised 3 wonderful daughters in solid marriages, with 2 grandchildren each. We have been richly Blessed. We met and married in San Francisco where we started our family, moved to Denver for work and eventually to Atlanta where we our now located. We maintain links to Minnesota via her brother Tim and long time family cabin on Big Pine Lake. We visit whenever possible. She is at home with me now, though changes are coming. Respectfully, Dick Weber
Hi, Everyone, I just finished taking the tour of the High School and reconnected with many old friends. I wish I were able to attend the other events, but am not. I am retired now, after having worked for over 40 years for Christian ministries, mostly for Billy Graham. Now it is volunteering, attending Twins games, and of course singing, that fills my days. I hope you all enjoy whatever events you are able to attend.
Was looking at obits in Star Trib and thought about my Senior year at Park High. Sad to see so many of our classmates that have passed. I just want to add my name to the military list as every day has been special since. Entered the US Army in Sept 67 and went to Vietnam in Aug 68. Spend the year with the 2/20 Aerial Rocket Artillery and crewed & flew front seat in a Cobra Helicopter gunship with the 1st Air Cavalry. Got out in July 1970 and got my degree at St Cloud State in 73. Been living in Cape Coral Fl for the past 38 years. NO Snow and I love the heat. Best health and safety to all. Jim Kelly
Another of our classmates has passed away. Linda McKusick Romov passed away on Christmas Day, losing her battle with cancer. She and her husband Jim have been living in Sherman Oaks, Ca.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. I retired May, 2015 after working as a medical oncologist for 37 years. I loved my career and was so privileged to witness and participate in so many advances in cancer care. I have been married for 13 years to Mark Satz. We have 4 sons and 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. I continue to have an apartment in Minneapolis, but I am living primarily in our lake home in Crosslake, MN where we golf, swim, fish, boat, and spend time with family and friends.
It was brought to my attention one of our classmates, Billy Jacobson, is currently going through some health issues. He recently underwent a surgical procedure to remove a tumor from his brain and will begin further treatment very soon. Please keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers as he goes through the process of recovery.
Just an FYI Gloria Soles obituary is in the Star Tribune today Sept. 6 th. She passed away on August 9 th 2020.
Sparky Just a short note to let you know that my best friend from HS, Sue Lynch Almquist passed away Aug 19,2021, at age 74. She was married to Curt Almquist, also class of 65, who passed Sept 18,2014, at age 67. my email is ljlemke@hotmail.com cell# 952-564-5826
Beloved Coach, "Lefty" Wright passed away. His obituary is in the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune dated October 25th.
Hello form Montana - after 50 years it's time we come back and see our "ageless friends" !! Sally and I are looking forward to returning to MN for a quick visit for the 50th Class Reunion. See you next year.
Classmate and friend, Mark Freidson passed away on September 16th. His obituary is in the Sunday Tribune today, September 17th. Rest in Peace Mark and thanks for the memories.
Hi Sparky - Barbara Blettner's married name is Offord. This is the correct spelling. There is an obituary in 2008 for her husband. Barbara lived in Stillwater at that time. Sorry I can't be of more help, but perhaps with the correct spelling of her last name and her place of residence in 2008, you might have more luck tracking her obituary down.
Hi all, 50 wonderful years have gone by, but getting back together and catching up with friends from Park High, Westwood Jr High and Fern Hill should weave us together again. Looking forward to our 50th High School Reunion and a weekend of fun. Many thanks to all of our classmates that stepped up to volunteer and put this special event together! My husband, Bob, and I are retired & live on a pristine lake in the Northwoods near Itasca and we rarely venture to the "big city", but this will be a real treat. Wishing you all peace, good health and blessings.
Mrs. Hagstrom's Art Students Update After the school tour on Friday, we will meet for lunch at Granite City (Highway 100 & Excelsior Blvd.) at 12:45 pm.
50 years lucky with health Lived about half my life in Europe One wife of 35 years, but many careers No U of M diploma, but one quarter attended Coming to get you at the 50th reunion.
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Hello 1965 Classmates! Just stopping by to wish you all a Blessed, Safe and Happy Thankgiving holiday.Ron Hall
ZHi friends!I\'m sorry that Barb(Bucka) will not be able to attend this party - but, we are celebrating a grandson\'s birthday! I would love to hear from you. Thanks to Linda for making so many contacts, and making this event possible. We still live in Pine Island, MN, and I don\'t have enough sense to retire, but I am still serving as pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Greetings to everybody!Terje (Terry) and Barb (nee Bucka) Hausken
Thanks to the committee for all their hard work, the nametags for Saturday night were great! Hope to see more of our classmates in 2015.
I just found out that our classmate Sandi Bowlin Miller passed away in August.
Classmate Ron Pfannsmith passed away recently. His obituary is listed in the Sunday Star Tribune today.
I am sorry to report that the obituary of our classmate Anna Geyer Heinrich is in the St Paul Pioneer Press (and www.twincities.com) was published today. She died Thursday, July 29, apparently of cancer. The memorial service is on August 1 at the MN Arboretum. I will remember Anna as an elegant and intelligent lady.
Hello STLP \'65ers - wish I were there with you, have a few margaritas on me - I will too. It was sad to hear of the passing of another one of our classmates, Anna - I agree, she was an elegant and beautiful lady. Gods peace be with you all,BobbyJoe 206-307-3059PS: Nuper, she\'s still an 11
Unfortunately, another classmate has recently passed away. Dennis Ikola died on May 20th and his obituary appeared in the Sunday Tribune today. Rest in Peace Dennis.
My father passed away on March 15 at age 94. He lived an active and full life.
The Shapley Family is still a Swimming Family and is doing well. Son, Aaron Shapley, Cal Berkley, five time all america, has reached the the Iron Man level. Adam swam D-1 at Mizzo and Clemsen. My wife, Cassy, is retired as as manager of US Swimming Minnesota. We are all still swimming, including two grandchildren in Austin Texas. My wife and I reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Sadly, one of our beloved teachers, Marcella Johnson, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 100. Marcy taught Business Education for over 25 years until her retirement. She had lived in Sun City West, AZ for many years before her death. Marcy lived across the street from my family throughout my school years. She and I kept up our friendship until her death. When she would visit relatives here, we would get together for lunch or dinner to catch up and share memories. We would keep in touch on a regular basis through e-mail, letters and telephone. Every year on her birthday she would send me a photo riding her bicycle! She was an amazing woman and a great friend! I'll never forget her and will miss her very much.
Does anyone have contact info for Sue Sterling?
It will be good to see all of you from the class of 65. I attended a gathering at the Park Tavern after 40 years.
Sorry I will not be able to attend the 45th reunion. Have fun everyone! Thanks to all who organized the reunion. I hope to make it to the 50th.
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Classmate Curt Almquist passed away from cancer on September 18th. His obituary was in the Star Tribune on Sunday, September 21st.
Hello to all you old timers.... I won't be coming to see y'all. I'm still extremely sad about the passing of Steve Feldman...he was a great buddy for decades. Every time I tee it up I think of him. Probably why my game is still fairly strong. life is good here in Florida. Still working in home furnishings and loving it. celebrating my mother's 95th this summer in Nashville and attending my niece's wedding in Hollywood Ca in September. Hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys all the "old" memories. Takecare. Hope to attend the next reunion.