40th Reunion Booklet

Class of

1976

OHS 40th Reunion

Saturday, September 17, 2016 Committee

5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Debbie (Lyle) Mengel
Diane (Wehmeyer) Schuh
La Belle Golf Club
6996 Pennsylvania Street Ellen (Rowe) Loeser
Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Jolynn (Loppnow) Phillips
Kathy (Lange) Younger
Kathy (Leonard) Mercier
Michelle (McGeoghegan) Gilmore

Tom Loeser

Content

Wilmer Albert.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Jeff Anderson .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Maureen Armstrong ................................................................................................................................... 5
Sheryl Austin ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Julie Bentley ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Jean Berngosz.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Michael Bickler............................................................................................................................................ 5
J'Lee Bloor ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Patrick Bolger .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Cathy Bruno................................................................................................................................................. 6
Cynthia Buske.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Russ Buth..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Annie Carpenter.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Patricia (Trish) Casper................................................................................................................................. 7
Debbie Castle .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Sandy Clemins ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Robert (Bob) Conners ................................................................................................................................. 8
Leslie (Lolly) Czerwinski .............................................................................................................................. 8
Peter (Pete) Davis ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Steve Davy ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Nancy Ehlke................................................................................................................................................. 9
James (Jim) Frankwick ................................................................................................................................ 9
Wanda Gallert ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Henry (Hank) Geib....................................................................................................................................... 9
Earl Gluth................................................................................................................................................... 10
Michael Gonzales...................................................................................................................................... 10
Douglas Gunderson .................................................................................................................................. 10
Carol Hanneman ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Susan Herro............................................................................................................................................... 10
Russ Holub................................................................................................................................................. 10
John Huber ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Philip (PJ) Johns......................................................................................................................................... 11
Robert Johns.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Jessica Johnson ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Steve Kaempf ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Mary Kahl .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Joyce Kaun................................................................................................................................................. 12
Kalen Kunz ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Kathy Lange ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Kathy Leonard ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Tom Loeser................................................................................................................................................ 13
Debbie Loper............................................................................................................................................. 13
Jolynn Loppnow ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Kathy Ludwig ............................................................................................................................................. 14
John Maglio ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Debra Mailloux.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Daniel McAleavey ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Lynne McCollum ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Michelle McGeoghegan............................................................................................................................ 15
Jennifer McGuire....................................................................................................................................... 15
Brian Melcher............................................................................................................................................ 15

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Peggy Miller............................................................................................................................................... 15
Clint Mitchell ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Tari Molitor ............................................................................................................................................... 16
James Mommaerts ................................................................................................................................... 16
Judy Muellenbach ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Scott Naylor............................................................................................................................................... 16
Kenneth Nelson......................................................................................................................................... 17
Catherine Neumann.................................................................................................................................. 17
Darlene Nold ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Linda Peregrine ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cindy Puterbaugh ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Dan Raasch................................................................................................................................................ 18
Peggy Rhadans .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Jeff Roth..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Ellen Rowe (see Tom Loeser) ................................................................................................................... 18
Jeff Rummel............................................................................................................................................... 18
James Runt ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Dennis Schlesner....................................................................................................................................... 19
Dale Schlieve ............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Elizabeth (Liz) Schuter............................................................................................................................... 19
Susan Schwandt ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Angie Sell ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Kathy Shaw................................................................................................................................................ 20
Daniel Smith .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Susan Snyder ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Mary Sowinski ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Mark Steinke ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Valerie (Val) Taylor.................................................................................................................................... 21
Joy Tessmann ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Dawn Thurow............................................................................................................................................ 21
Rory Thurow.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Carol Toman .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Wendy Vidal .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Diane Wehmeyer ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Steve Williams........................................................................................................................................... 22
Nancy Willing ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Richard Wolf.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Keep in Touch! .......................................................................................................................................... 24
2016 Reunion Budget ............................................................................................................................... 24

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Wilmer Albert

Spouse/Partner: Tammie

I live in: Kewaunee, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Stephanie (37), Jennifer (34), Joshoa (31), Luke (29)

Grandchildren: Emily (11), Matthew (10), Mitchell (8), Jax (3), Abbagail (3) Jalyn (1.5), and
another one on the way…

What I’ve been up to: For the last 10 years I have worked for Lakeshore Transportation as
a professional truck driver. Tammy works out of our home - childcare. For 20 years,
Tammie and I have enjoyed entertainment “Good Times Karaoke & Entertainment”, we farm
(grain & beef) and enjoy hunting, fishing, and racing.

Jeff Anderson

Spouse/Partner: Katie Lauritzen

I live in: Green Cove Springs, Fl Email: [email protected]

Children: Bill is 31 and a cheese maker in Madison. Steven is 29 and is involved with

software development. He is getting married June 25.

What I’ve been up to: I retired in 2012 to sail around the world on a 40' sailboat. My wife,

Katie, and I left from Milwaukee going out the Erie Canal to NYC. Down the east coast
where we sat out Hurricane Sandy in Oriental NC, through the Bahamas and spent our first

hurricane season, 7 months, in the Dominican Republic. From there we went slowly through

the Islands of the Eastern Caribbean visiting most. Diving and hiking, racing in the Heineken
Regatta and Limin with the locals. We stopped in Trinidad for the next hurricane season. We

left there to Grenada went diving in Bonaire and sailed to Columbia arriving in Nov 2014
where we spent several months exploring. We left there in Feb and went to Panama where

we visited the San Blas islands in the Caribbean and then went through the Canal and spent

2 months waiting for paper work and explored the Las Perlas islands. From there we went to
the Galagos islands and spent 9 weeks there before going on our longest passage yet,

3000 miles, which took 20 days at sea to arrive in the Marquesas islands of French
Polynesia where we spent 9 months exploring. cyclone seasons are opposite of the

hurricane seasons. We had to sit out this past cyclone season there as it was an El Niño

and can be far more severe. We left there April 2016 and are now in Tahiti preparing to
come back to WI for a 6 week visit. When we return we will spend another cyclone season

here in French Polynesia visiting The Gambiers and The Society Group of islands. We plan

to be in New Zealand in Nov. 2017 for a year waiting out Cyclone seasons and traveling
about. We are on face book if anyone would like to follow our travels. We share lots of

interesting things.

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Maureen Armstrong

Spouse/Partner: Gregory Markon

I live in: Waupaca, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Elise and Anthony

Grandchildren: Two grandchildren and another on the way.

What I’ve been up to: Director of Student Services for the School District of Waupaca, I

enjoy tennis, hiking, biking, reading, swimming, golf and traveling, Greg and I have lived in
Waupaca since 1981.

Sheryl Austin

Spouse/Partner: Randy Bemer

I live in: Cocoa Beach, FL Email: [email protected]

Children: 1 son

What I’ve been up to: I took an early retirement from a long career as a Human Resource
Professional, and headed to the beach. I stay active with workouts, stand-up paddle
boarding, biking and just enjoying the beach life.

Julie Bentley

Spouse/Partner: Alan Halvorson

I live in: Wauwatosa, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 4 Daughters

Grandchildren: 4 grandkids all under the age of 4

What I’ve been up to: I'm a supervisor in the Respiratory Department at Children's Hospital

of Wisconsin. My husband, Alan, is a mechanical engineer. We have 3 married daughters (3

grandsons & 1 granddaughter) and our youngest will graduate from the University of

Minnesota in May of this year.

Jean Berngosz

Spouse/Partner: David Danek

I live in: Whitefish Bay, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kelly (23), Charlie (19)

What I’ve been up to: I have been working as an RN since graduating in 1979… presently I
am working at Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin. David is an electrical engineer at Rockwell

Automation in Mequon.

Michael Bickler

Spouse/Partner: Susan

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 5

Grandchildren: 4

What I’ve been up to: We are involved various aspects of the real estate business.
Between family, work and community involvement life is very busy. We truly feel Blessed to
call Oconomowoc home.

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J'Lee Bloor

Spouse/Partner: Russ Lang

I live in: Menomonee Falls, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Justin (36), Carley (34), Abby (30)

Grandchildren: Logan (14), Kaylee (13), Gabe (11), Carter (10)

What I’ve been up to: For the last 4 years I have been employed by my grandchildren:

Greta and Wyatt! Russ is the V.P. of Sales at James Imaging Solutions (11 years). I retired
in 2012 after 34 years in the medical field. Our son, Justin has been in the Air Force since
2000, he maintains the environmental and electrical systems of planes, he has been
deployed overseas several times and stationed in Oklahoma City, Alaska and currently in
Spokane, WI. Carly is the Radiology Manager at Froedtert Hospital and Abby is a Clinical
Dietician and Diabetic Educator at Froedtert Community Memorial Hospital Men. Falls, as
well at St. Joseph’s in West Bend

Patrick Bolger

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 1

What I’ve been up to: I am a self employeed Realtor in Oconomowoc

Cathy Bruno

Spouse/Partner: Terry Andrus

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Jacob, Adam, Sarah, Isaac

Grandchildren: Mia, Quinn, Levi, Briella, Makayla, Gideon, Talia, Olivia, Samuel, Jack, and #11 any day

now

What I’ve been up to: We love the Lord, we are very involved with our church family, we
love to travel, we like to golf, I love to read.

Cynthia Buske

Spouse/Partner: Kevin Raether

I live in: Watertown, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Katie (Anthony) Irland (30), Kelly (Nick) Zoellick (29)

Grandchildren: Riley Zoellick (9), Brady Zoellick (6), Shawn Ireland (2.5)

What I’ve been up to: For 37 years I have been a lab assisstanty at Wilkinson Clinic-

Aurora. Kevin is a realtor. We enjoy "up north" family vacations at our cottage on Dam
Lake in St. Germain.

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Russ Buth

Spouse/Partner: Carol Toman (Class of ’76)

We live in: Sullivan, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Andy (28)

What we’ve been up to: Carol is a nutrition specialist at All About Learning (20 years) and
Russ has been an Auto Body Shop manager at Radix Auto Body since 1988. Russ enjoys

hunting, guns, outdoor sports and Carol loves to walk, bike ride, and is a self-proclaimed
“crazy cat lady”. Since Andy has moved to Casper, WY, most of our travels are to visit him.

Annie Carpenter

Last Name: John O’Brien

I live in: St. Paul, MN Email: [email protected]

Children: Casey (39), stepson, Graham (36), Alexander (23), Lulu (19)

Grandchildren: Baby girl due January 2017

What I’ve been up to: For the last 5 years I have been working in Eden Praire, MN as a

Communication Specialist (writer) for Cigna Behavioral Health.

Patricia (Trish) Casper

Last Name: Richards

I live in: Madison, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Two sons, one deceased.

Grandchildren: 7 (one in Wasilla AK, three in Madison, WI, three live in Connault, OH).

What I’ve been up to: Married & divorced three times, currently single. Graduated from Upper
Iowa University 2007 cumme laude with a BS in Tech Info Management while working at US

Cellular as an Application Analyst. When the recession hit I was laid off. Since then I drove taxi
in Madison; Property & Marina Mgr for a Lodge on Lake Wisconsin. Most recently I joined the

seasonal crew at American Girl. I've lived in WI, IL, TX and CO. I've been to AK 3 times. I like
Madison and Denver the best. In 2015 I moved to Fitchburg WI. My son, Damon, is a tattoo
artist in Madison. He lives in Milton with his wife. He has 2 children and they live very close to
me. My other son, Dana, was shot down on an Anchorage street and died in surgery. He left
behind 4 children, and ex-wife and a girlfiend.I have had a variety of pets over the years but
always had at least 1 yorkie, I currenlty have 2 that I adopted from a shelter.

Debbie Castle

Spouse/Partner: Tim Gile

I live in: Fairplay, CO Email: [email protected]

Children: 3 sons and 2 step daughters

Grandchildren: 4 grandkids and 6 step grandkids

What I’ve been up to: Work in oil and gas industry. Have been involved with rescuing
animals since I was a kid. I've started an animal shelter, raided puppy mills, captured
ostriches, and driven rescue transports. I have lived in 7 states and made 18 moves. My
husband and I are starting our transition to cabin life in the mountains of Colorado. I hope
we all keep having fun!

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Sandy Clemins

Spouse/Partner: Doug Kitrell

I live in: Long Lake, MN Email: [email protected]

Children: Lauren(23), Kari (21)

What I’ve been up to: I settled in as a Sr. Travel Buyer while raising the girls. Have had
many wonderful travel opportunities through the years! Doug and I have been married for 25

years now...we actually still like each other! Julie Harris Finman and I are still best friends
and have been doing annual camping trips with our children since they were in diapers.
Look forward to coming back to Ocon for a visit!

Robert (Bob) Conners

Spouse/Partner: Cheri

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Brett (28) Kendel (26)

What I’ve been up to: Working for BBU (Bimbo Baker USA/Brownberry) in RVP
Manufacturing for 35 years. Cheri has worked for Sentry Equipment as an Accounts
Payable Clerk for 31 years.

Leslie (Lolly) Czerwinski

Last Name: Baumann

I live in: Mahtomedi, MN Email: [email protected]

Children: Nicholas 26 Michael 20

What I’ve been up to: Travel frequently to Florida to watch Michael play baseball for
Jacksonville University. Have been busy with wedding plans for Nicholas, who will be

getting married in August 2016

Peter (Pete) Davis

Spouse/Partner: Kathy

I live in: Greendale, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Brittany (28), Chelsea (28), Abigail (24), Gabrielle (24) - Yes… two sets of twins!

What I’ve been up to: In February I retired from Edgerton Contractors, Inc. where I was a
civil engineer for 29 years. Kathy has run a Jazzercise franchise for 30 years. We have
been married for 32 years. Kathy is still working but I ‘ve started a new career as a Leisure
Specialist. I know most everyone has changed a bit… but you will be able to recognize me,

as I will be the one with the receding gray hairline and a bit of a belly! See you in
September!

Steve Davy

Spouse/Partner: Jill

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Cynthia (29), Kallie (26)

What I’ve been up to: I am in propane sales at Insight FS in Mapleton (37 years) and Jill is
a social worker for Jefferson County (33 years).

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Nancy Ehlke

Spouse/Partner: Donn Vellekson

I live in: Vadnais Heights, MN Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: I am currently a Professor and Head of the Department of Agronomy

and Plant Genetics at the University of Minnesota. I have been a faculty member at the

University of Minnesota since December, 1986. My area of specialty is plant breeding -
where I work on developing new cultivars of turf grasses, forage legumes and grasses,

cover crops, and native plants. We also conduct research on numerous grass and legume

species for seed production and cropping systems research in northwestern Minnesota
(Roseau-Lake of the Woods area). I enjoy gardening, quilting and cooking. My spouse and

I like to travel, especially to warm locations during the Minnesota winters.

James (Jim) Frankwick

Spouse/Partner: Cheri

I live in: Nashotah, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Amanda (26), Andrew (23), Emily was with us for 18 months - passed away 1987

Grandchildren: Mallory Grace (6 months)

What I’ve been up to: I have worked for Eaton in Waukesha for the 22 years, where I am
currenly a manager. Cheri is a FACI teacher for the Pewaukee High School (11 years).

Wanda Gallert

Last Name: Stock

I live in: Watertown, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Marie LaFawn (39), Sheila Marie (35), Dawn Marie (24) ,Jillian Ann (29), Kyle

Wesley (27), Krystal Dawn (25)

Grandchildren: Austin John (20), Jonathon Michael (15), Donovan Benjamin (14), Hayley
Renee (12), Kyra Lynn (10), Alex James (9), Wyatt James (7), Hunter Lee (2), Autumn
Rayne (2), Sylas Chase (1), Kyle Wesley Jr. (1)

What I’ve been up to: I am disabled. I enjoy genealogy/family research, crafts, plastic
canvas and crocheting, watching movies (suspense/mystery/horror are favorites), and

spending time with family and friends

Henry (Hank) Geib

Spouse/Partner: Pamela

I live in: Lake Mills, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Ashleigh (Mike Levonowich) (31), Morgen Geib (Nikki) (29), Meghan Geib (27)

Grandchildren: Mason Lovonowich

What I’ve been up to I have worked in manufacturing at M.P. Metals for 33 years, Pamela

is a teacher for Lake Mills School District (10 years)

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Earl Gluth

I live in: Stoughton, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Austin (22), Connor (20)

What I’ve been up to: I am a self-employeed electrician. Enjoy boating, waterskiing,

snowmobiling, snowboarding, and motorcycling. Austin curently at UW Madison/Aix-En

Provance, France and Connor attending college in Madison.

Michael Gonzales

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI

Children: Andrea Petrowitz (33)

What I’ve been up to: For the last 2.5 years I have been working at Premold as machine
operator. I still keep myself physically fit, riding bike and playing sports. I enjoy watching
the Packers I also do construction, roofs, houses, etc.

Douglas Gunderson

Spouse/Partner: Laurene

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI

Children: Miles Craig (28), Kevin Charles (27)

What I’ve been up to: I recently started work sealing driveways in the Oconomowoc area
and Laurene enjoys being a homemaker. Enjoy baseball, football, Brewers games,
traveling, fishing, hunting, and camping.

Carol Hanneman

Spouse/Partner: Ricardo Garuz

I live in: Waukesha, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 2

Grandchildren: looking forward to our son's upcoming wedding with addition of an 8 year
old step-grandchild!

What I’ve been up to: In 2013 I retired from 30-year career working with addiction. I am
now teaching 1st-8th grade Spanish at Divine Redeemer Lutheran School in Hartland, as

well as running my own children's clothing business on Etsy called ZuRags.

Susan Herro

Spouse/Partner: Richard Brown

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Noah Brown (22), Pauline Brown (19)

What I’ve been up to: An attorney for 30 years, I have my own law office in Oconomowoc.
Richard is retired

Russ Holub

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: Sr. Transportation Manager for Bimbo Baking, USA (37 years). I am
an avid golfer and have played on the Oconomowoc Softball league for 30 years, 5 of them

as the League Commissioner.

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John Huber

Spouse/Partner: Liz Schuter (Class of ’76)

We live in: Bowling Green, KY Email: [email protected]

Children: Jessica (30) (husband-Justin), Katie (28) (fiance, Shawn), JJ (26)

Grandchildren: Expection our first this fall

What I’ve been up to: John is the VP of Manufacturing for Corvac Composites, Liz is an

RN at T.J.Samson Hospital in Glasgow, KY. Both Jessica and Katie are doctors. Liz and I
enjoy golfing, Liz also likes to bike and watch "crappy" TV

Philip (PJ) Johns

Spouse/Partner: Jill Herro (class of 78)

I live in: Silver Lake, OH Email: yeildsolutions@gmail,com

Children: Jessica (29), Patrick (28)

Grandchildren:1st one due in October
What I’ve been up to: I played professional soccer (goalie) for 16 years, always at the
highest level of US soccer. In 1993 played in the indoor world cup (football) for the US and
came in second to Brazil. After living in Edmonton, Vancouver, San Diego, Cleveland,
Tacoma and back to Akron, I meet Jill Herro, (Oconomowoc class of 1978) . she was living
in Canton, we were married in 2005. Both Sue and I run our own business. I started my
company, Yield Solutions in 2007, a fertilizer distribution and sales company out of north
eastern Ohio near Akron. We started our real-estate business, La Belle Properties, with
rental single family homes, soon after. 8 years ago, Jill started
SecretCompartmentFurniture.com, Jessica is an Internal Medicine doctor at Ohio State
Medical Center. She and her husband, Chis Gill, are expecting their first child this October.
Patrick is an I.T. Business Analyst for Huntington Bank and lives nearby in Columbus.

Robert Johns

Spouse/Partner: Karia

I live in: Auburndale, WI Email: [email protected]

Pets: Karia and I have a 9 year old cat

What I’ve been up to: Karia is an RN at St. Joseph's in Marshfield. I am lucky enough to
be retired while I can still do the hobbies I love. Skiing, kayaking, camping, hiking,

motorcycling. Life is shourt… enjoy every day!

Jessica Johnson

Spouse/Partner: Bob Flathmann

I live in: Wellington, Fl Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: I purchase power plant and gas pipeline material for an energy

company. My current hobbies are writing fiction; taking cruises; yoga; chasing the dog;
nagging my husband (most fun)… my previous hobbies (motorcycles; airplanes; scuba

diving; surfing). I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel - Army. I am finding it harder to keep my
sense of humor as I get older… current challenges are losing 20 lbs. before a 40 year
reunion and convincing people this is my real hair color.

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Steve Kaempf

Spouse/Partner: Kathy Ludwig (Class of ’76)

We live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 3

Grandchildren: 6

What I’ve been up to: Steve is an Area Manager Customer Equipment Services at Silgan
Containers (37 years). Kathy is self-employed in sales of Insurance & Investments for 20 years.

Mary Kahl

Spouse/Partner: Dennis Weaver

I live in: Simpsonville, KY Email: [email protected]

Children: Stepchildren: Chad Weaver (41), Angela Wade (39)

What I’ve been up to: For 35 years I have been self employeed as a theatre tech

Joyce Kaun

Spouse/Partner: Mark Ireland

I live in: Watertown, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kelly

Grandchildren: Edward (E.J)

What I’ve been up to: Currently I'm a Veterinary Tech Assistant and Kennel Manager at

Rock River Veterinary Clinic in Watertown. I'm on the board of directors for the Watertown
Humane Society, and the editor of my church's newsletter. I like to travel and had a very

memorable trip to Europe, and various places in Canada and the U.S.A. I love being a
Grandmother!

Kalen Kunz

Spouse/Partner: Joel Wells

I live in: Frederic, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kendra (24), Emily (21), Sarah (18)

What I’ve been up to: Joel has been a teacher/coach at Frederic High School for the past
28 years, I have enjoyed being a homemaker for our family. All three daughters will be in
college this fall - Kendra is attending the UW Madison Veterinary School of Medicine (3rd
year), Emily attends Belmont University in Nashville TN in their nursing program and Sarah
will be attending her first year at Lawrence University in Appleton studying English and
Journalism. I am very blessed with a wonderful husband and our 3 amazing daughters! We
all enjoy our 10-year-old springer/lab mix dog, Larry, and living in the beautiful
“Northwood’s” of Wisconsin

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Kathy Lange

Spouse/Partner: John Younger

I live in: Sullivan, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Jennifer (36), James (35), John Jr. (31)

Grandchildren: Brandon (17), Jon (10), Tava (4), Greg (16), Kate (11), Ben (8), Will (5),
Johnny (3)

What I’ve been up to: I am a retired secterary and John has retiered after 35 years as a
plant manager at Nestle USA

Kathy Leonard

Spouse/Partner: Carl Mecier (Class of ’76)

I live in: Milwaukee, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Angela (32), Carl (20), Christopher (18). Daniel (14)

Grandchildren: Devon (10), Joshua (5)

What I’ve been up to: Retired in 2013 from Milwaukee Public Schools after 20+ years as a
Dance Specialist at Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts & Lincoln Center of the Arts.
Currently working at Kohl's Brookfield as a Sales Associate and New Hire Training
Facilitator, Enjoying retirement and combining my two favorite things, dance and
scrapbooking. Started Tutu's, Baseball and More Scrapbook Design specializing in pre-
made scrapbook pages and decorative photo and scrapbook albums. Graduated from UW-
Milwaukee with MFA (focus on choreography and dance education) 2000. Graduated with
BFA UW-Milwaukee 1993. Enjoys watching all 3 boys play baseball and spending time with
my grandsons.

Tom Loeser

Spouse/Partner: Ellen Rowe (Class of ’76)

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Katie (35), Joshua (32), Abbie (26)

Grandchildren: Olivia (9), Sofia (6), Erik (4)

What I’ve been up to: For the last 5 years, Tom has worked for Werner Electric as a
DataCom Product Manager/Network Solutions Sales Engineer, his teritory is Appleton to

the UP of Michigan. Ellen is an Account Rep for Foster Grant and travels thoughout the

local area (10 years). Tom is really ejoys golf, antique cars (especially our 1928 Model A)
We both enjoy being on the lake, going to their cabin in Tomohawk and spending time with

friends and family! Especially the grandchildren, our kids and their spouse!

Debbie Loper Email: [email protected]

Last Name: Schultz
I Live in: Waukesha, WI

Children: 4 Grandchildren: 2

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Jolynn Loppnow

Spouse/Partner Les Phillips

I live in: Ixonia, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Nicholas, Jonathan, Brittanni

Grandchildren: Isaac Matthew (15), Slade Michelle (10), Dylan Leslie (8), Ivy Jo (5), Inez
Marie (3), Jonesy Ray (1)

What I’ve been up to: Spending time with our children and grandchildren, motorcycle road
trips, the north woods, fishing, playing cards and the watching the Green Bay Packers are a
few of our favorite activities.

Kathy Ludwig (see Steve Kaempf)

John Maglio

I live in: Hartland, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Heather (Maglio) Douglas (33), Mary Maglio (8… yes 8!)

Grandchildren: Caleigh Rose Douglas (10), Teagan Maglio Douglas (6)

What I’ve been up to: I am a self employeed Residential R/E Apprasier. Enjoy kids, golf,

sleep (not necessarly in that order!)

Debra Mailloux

Spouse/Partner: William Wright

I live in: Cedarburg, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: William (32), Emily (29), Michael (28)

Grandchildren: Charlotte (7), Ellison (1.5)

What I’ve been up to: For 35 years William has been the President/ owner of Cogmatic
Machines, Inc. in Milwaukee. 15 years ago I started as a Managerial Assistant for Cogmatic
Machines. We spend as much time as possible at our lake home near Minocqua, WI.
Enjoy babysitting the grandchildren, quilting, bowling, and biking (completed the Scenic
Shore 150 the last 6 years - The Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour is a two day, 150 mile cycling
events and is the largest locally organized and supported event for the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society)

Daniel McAleavey

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected],

Children: Brandon (35)

Grandchildren: Aedan (2), Conall (8 months)

What I’ve been up to: I am a cabinet maker at SCI in Hartland (9 years). Traveled to Reno
for Brandon's wedding and than again for Aedan's birth. I like to add things to the house

(such as heated toilet seats and heated floors… ahhh) perks of owning your own house! I

enjoy going to Summerfest and the State Fair each year. I was at the OHS football game a
few years back when the final score was something like 84-81 new state record! Unmarried

- found it's not for everyone! I am happy with way things are.

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Lynne McCollum

Spouse/Partner: Charles “Chip” Stanley

I live in: Naperville, IL Email: [email protected]

Children: Christopher "Chase" (29), Evan (26)

What I’ve been up to My first jobs after graduating from college were in development and

communications for social service agencies. For the past 14 years, I've been a companion to grievers
- helping people create the next chapter of their life after loss. www.life-after-loss.com &
www.facebook.com/lifeafterlosscoach I am also an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or Tapping
Practitioner. At an EFT training in 2014, I met Cindy Puterbaugh Giles '76 (we didn't know each other

in high school!) and we've been co-leading workshops in Naperville, Illinois. Isn't that a crazy
connection all these years later?!? My husband taught 35 years as a music educator/Fine Arts Chair
so I've enjoyed worldwide travel with his student groups. Our son, Chase, is an artist, musician and
founded his own pinback button business - www.magicafternoon.com Our son, Evan, works at Turning
Pointe Autism Academy with students in the high school classroom. Life is good!

Michelle McGeoghegan

Spouse/Partner: Mark Gilmore

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Erin (33) lives in Charlotte, NC, Andy (31) married & living in Waukesha
What I’ve been up to: I have been a HR Assistant for the Kettle Moraine School District for

20 years We love to travel and spend time at festivals during the summer.

Jennifer McGuire

Spouse/Partner: Dave Sebora

I live in: Neenah, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Lesly (12)

What I’ve been up to: I am a retired Kindergarten teacher and School Counselor from the
Appleton Area School District. We are grateful for each day!

Brian Melcher

Spouse/Partner: Susan

I live in: Rockford, Illinois Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: I am a Software Engineer with United Technologies Aerospace
Systems for 36 years. After 39 years, Susan retired as an Electrical Drafter from United

Technologies Aerospace Systems, We have recently purchased a retirement home in
Arizona and are now semi-snow-birds, spending the winter months there. I am still

employed full-time and work remotely during this time.

Peggy Miller

Spouse/Partner: Tony Haddad
I live in: Slinger, WI

Children: Jeni (30), Miki (28), Danya (26), Dominic (24)
What I’ve been up to: For the last 5 years I have been a 3K & 4K teacher at St. Peter's
Catholic School in Slinger. Tony is a engineer at Innovative Construction in Brookfield. We
still love roaming the globe… most recently visited Lebanon in April and Luthuania, Latvia,
and Estonia in June.

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Clint Mitchell

Spouse/Partner: Ellen Piber (Class of ’80)

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kurt (30), Brian (27)

Tari Molitor

Spouse/Partner: Jerry Eggebrecht

I live in: Lake Havasu City, AZ Email: [email protected]

Children: Collin (28), Paige (27)

What I’ve been up to: Retired. Jerry and I have been married 35 years, and live winters in
AZ and summers in CO. Enjoy travel, golf, skiing, kayaking, pottery and painting. Collin is

married (McKayla) and works at Ernst & Young in Denver, CO, Paige has her Doctorate in

English Lierature and is teaching in Boston, MA, Favorite thing, spending time with family

James Mommaerts

I live in: Rockford, Il. Email: [email protected]

Children: Dustin 33 ( Australia ) Samantha 26 ( Wi. ) Austin 24 (Wi. )

What I’ve been up to: Worked Katrina-things were a lot worse then they showed on TV.
Have lived in 11 states North, South, East, and West. Moving to Madison this fall but

hoping to move to North Carolina in a year or so, love those southern voices. Just would

like to say, I was choked up to see how many of our classmates have passed on so young.

Judy Muellenbach

Spouse/Partner: Bob Prest

I live in: Neosho, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Rob (31) Ashley Kiriazis (30), Rachel Forrestal (28), Kaitlyn (26), Adele (21)

Grandchildren: Stella Jurczyk (3), Greyson Jurczyk (1.5)

What I’ve been up to: I have a few hobbies that I enjoy and keep me busy; house

remodeling and dress making. I was sewing and working in a family business from the age
of eight, Throughout my different career paths I have continued to sew, design and alter
clothing as a side job. This past summer two of my daughters were married in a period of 3
months and I designed and made all the dresses for both of these wedding! It has been an
exciting summer!!

Scott Naylor

Spouse/Partner: Christine

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: Semi-retired architect (self employeed). Christine is an education

coordinator for Genesee Lake Schools

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Kenneth Nelson

Spouse/Partner: Elaine

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Gabrielle (Gabby), Hailey

What I’ve been up to: I work at Husco in Waukesha, traveled to Goderich Ontario Canada
for work. Traveled to many wonderful areas, Grand Rapids, MN, Fort Payne, AL and for

bowling nationionals - Huntsville/Reno/Syracuse/Albuquerque/ Billings/Knoxville. 2015 was
not a good health year for me - both hips replaced and 3 stents placed in my heart - I am
now down 32 pounds... with 30 more to go!

Catherine Neumann

Spouse/Partner: Terrence (Terry) Austin

I live in: Madison, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: 2 Grandchildren: 6

What I’ve been up to: Work at Urban Land Interests, a premiere development company

with 1.5 million square feet of class A rental office space around the Capitol square, in
facilities management. Retired facility manager from American Family Insurance. We

currently have 3 rescue poodle mix dogs. Hobbies over the years include rescue dogs,
music, theatre, travel, family, friends, jewelry making and a little watercoloring. Survivor of

breast cancer (2003) and a severe automobile accident (2010). Terry and I married in 2012.

Darlene Nold

Last Name: Sandlian

I live in: Westminster, CO Email: [email protected]

What I’ve been up to: In 2010, I retired as the Executive Director of Institution Research
and Planning from Community College of Denver and am currently an adjunct facility

member at Regis University in Denver, CO (4 Years). My husband is a supervisor at Goltra
Castings, in Golden CO (28 years) I traveled extensively across the US while serving as a

consultant for the college board for 16 years. I also traveled to Germany, Austria,

Switzerland, England, France, Spain, Italy, Canary Islands and Canada. Over the past 7
years my husband and I have taken two cruised to Alaska and one to New

England/Canada. I enjoy photography, scrapbooking, travel, learning about other countries

& cultures, hiking in the mountains & golf.

Linda Peregrine

Spouse/Partner: Mark Smith

I live in: Saline, MI Email: [email protected]

Children: Amanda (spouse, Frank Buono), Phillip, Adam (spouse, Mallory)

Grandchildren: Henry 2013, Baby boy 10/2016

What I’ve been up to: Mark and I were married right after college in 1980. Mark is a
Lutheran pastor, our first church was in La Mesa, CA, where we lived for 11 years. Since
1992, we have lived in Saline, MI. I taught at a Lutheran school in Ann Arbor, teach piano &
organ lessons from time to time, and keep very busy with church activities. I am an organist
and direct the handbell choir. In 2011, I collaborated with a friend to start a day program in
our town for adults with disabilities. Presently I am enjoying being home, seeing the family
when we can, sewing, quilting, gardening, and paper crafts.

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Cindy Puterbaugh

Spouse/Partner: Duncan Giles

I live in: Naperville, IL Email: [email protected]

Children: 3 daughters

What I’ve been up to: I am currently a Life Coach that empowers women to live a
passionate and purposeful life. I love to travel, play tennis and talk to trees.

Dan Raasch

Spouse/Partner: Elizabeth

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email [email protected] Children: 2

What I’ve been up to: Third Grade Teacher at Park Lawn School and LOVE IT !!!!

Peggy Rhadans

Spouse/Partner: William (Bill) Davis

I live in: Marshfield, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Megan (31), Gillian (28)

Grandchildren: Sophia Elaine (7), Maxwell William (2), Baby Girl due end of August

What I’ve been up to: For 36 years I have worked for Associated Bank, currently as the
V.P. at the Marshfield branch. After 34 years, Bill retired from teaching from the Marshfield

School Dist. We enjoy our cottage on the lake, and our two labs, Penn (chocolate) and

Louis (red). Our grandkids keep us young and are truly a joy!

Jeff Roth

Spouse/Partner: Jean

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Luke (24), Travis (21)

What I’ve been up to: I am a technician at Clasen Quality Coating in Watertown (6 years),
Jean is an RN with Froedert in Wauwatosa (30 years). We enjoy drinking craft beers,

geocaching, kayaking, playing fantasy football, riding ATV's, riding horses, biking, hiking,

and drinking more craft beers!

Ellen Rowe (see Tom Loeser)

Jeff Rummel

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Grace Lindemann (15)

What I’ve been up to: Self employeed Contractor (30 years). Traveled and lived in several
states. Glad to be from Wisconsin (just wish the winters weren't so long)! Always enjoy

crossing paths with old classmates around town… happy anniversary everyone!

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James Runt

Spouse/Partner: Kathy Shaw (Class of ’76)

We live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kellie (Jason), Karrie (Adam), Kevin (Sara Jo)

Grandchildren: Hunter, Leid, Remy (Kellie), Charlette (Karri), Jallen, James (Kevin)

What I’ve been up to: James works as a Data Telecom Specialist for WE Energies (11

years) and Kathy is a homemaker

Dennis Schlesner

Spouse/Partner: Susan Holub (class of 81)

I Live in: Nashotah, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Amada (25), Dan (23)

What I’ve been up to: With 35 years of finance background, I was recently named

President of Presidential Financial Corporation out of Atlanta, Georgia. Susan has been
with Wee Know Preschool for 23 years as a teacher. We love following our favorite sports

teams (Packers/Badgers/Bucks/Brewers), playing golf, traveling and vacationing at our

vacation home in Gulf Shores.

Dale Schlieve

Spouse/Partner: Jolene

I live in: Rhinelander, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Shannon (40), Jill (38), Wayne (37), Jodi (36), Jenny (34)

Grandchildren: Kylie (15), Alyssa (10), Trenton (7), Chelsea (3), Nico (1)

What I’ve been up to: I own CEC (Consciences Engineering Consultants) Plumbing
Designer and Jolene is a homemaker/caregiver. We enjoy traveling to Florida, Low
Country, and now to Laughlin, Neveda. Our oldest grandaughter would like to travel to
Florida with us next year and tthe youngest grandkids gave up YMCA camp to spend
Monday's with Grandma and Grandpa - how special is that!

Kathy Schuster

Last Name: MacDonald

We live in: Wauwatosa, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: David and Ian)

Grandchildren: Wade (3), Redding (7 months)

What I’ve been up to: I have been with Aurora Health Care for 30 years in business office;
current role as Manager of Special Programs. I am licensed massage therapist as second

career. I have traveled extensively, throughout US, England, Spain and Caribbean. I have a

black belt in karate and working currently training in Kobudo. I love being a "Nanie" to my
grandsons!! Looking forward to see old friends!

Elizabeth (Liz) Schuter (see John Huber)

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Susan Schwandt

Spouse/Partner: Gregory Badura

I live in: Walnut, CA Email: [email protected]

Children: Caitrin (31), Ryan (25)

Grandchildren: Ruby Louis (she will be two in December)

What I’ve been up to: Greg is the Sr. Vice President and Manager of Special Assets at

Cathay Bank in Rosemead.

Angie Sell

I live in: Williamston, MI Email: [email protected]

Children: Matthew Gasper (wife - Monica)

Grandchildren: Ruby Louis (she will be two in December)

What I’ve been up to: Living in Williamston, MI, which is close to Michigan State University

home of the Spartans (will never be converted-am a true Badger fan). My parents recently
moved to a condo in Johnson Creek; my son, his wife, and my granddaughter live about 10

minutes from me; and my 5 siblings are spread across WI and NB. The years since high

school have brought many adventures. I graduated from UW with a degree in Occupational
Therapy and have worked in many positions in the Midwest and East Coast (Des Moines,

IA; West Chester, PA; Haddonfield, NJ; and now Michigan). I am starting my 27th year
"playing" with children at Ingham Intermediate School District and am starting to think about

planning for retirement. Babysitting my granddaughter keeps me young; as do the students I

work with throughout the school year. I am fortunate to be happy and healthy, as I get closer
to that "60th" Birthday. Current activities include traveling, hanging out with friends,

attending sporting events (love to see the Packers beat the Lions) gardening, and working

on needlecrafts. Although my folks no longer live in Oconomowoc, it's great to get back that
way to see my siblings and to see how Oconomowoc is changing.

Kathy Shaw (see James Runt)

Daniel Smith

Spouse/Partner: Kandi Bahr-Smith ( 1977 OHS)

I live in: Vista, CA Email: [email protected]

Children: Nicholas (18)

What I’ve been up to: I am a civil engineer for Kleinfeld in San Diego and Kandi works for
Motorola Solutions, Inc. I would have loved to attend the 40th reunion of the OHS Class of

1976....however, we have another important event to attend on September 17.... moving
Nicholas to college at Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo for Engineering. Enjoy the reunion... Best
wishes to all! Smitty

Susan Snyder

Spouse/Partner: Jeff Moroski Email: [email protected]
I live in: Glastony, CT

Children: Molly (30), Becca 25
Grandchildren: Lainie (11 months)

What I’ve been up to: Jeff has worked for Traverers Insurance, in Hartford, for 27 years.

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Mary Sowinski

Spouse/Partner: Mark Sweeting

I live in: Watertown, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Nichole (married to Dr. Bryan Myers), Allen
Grandchildren: Haley & Luke (Allen) and Ainsley, Everett, Landon (Nichole)

What I’ve been up to: Working at same job going on 38 years. Enjoy, reading, jigsaw

puzzles. shooting pool, gambling and Packer football!!

Mark Steinke

Spouse/Partner: Kim Email: [email protected]
I live in: Camas, WA

Children: We have 3 kids who are now young adults.

What I’ve been up to: I works for UL, LLC, going on 34 years now and looking forward to
retirement in 6 yrs, 11 mos, 5 days. I enjoys the Packers & Christmas and am presently

working on building a chicken palace. Kim works for the school district as a crossing guard
& playground supervisor. In our spare time, we enjoy projects around our place, raising

layer chickens, playing with our 3 dogs, a beagle, a basset & a basset/hound mix & helping

our 20 somethings get started with life. The pacific northwest is a lovely place to live with
plenty of things to do, despite the silly rain.

Valerie (Val) Taylor

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI
Pets: Enjoy being the "mom" to 3 cats - Elsa (14), Cheese and Lucy (both 9)
What I’ve been up to:). I work as a Delivery Driver for Pizza Hut (24 years)

Joy Tessmann

Spouse/Partner: Stanley Clayton Email: [email protected]
I live in: Milwaukee, WI

Children: Wayne (38), Willie (37), Renita (32), Stanley Jr. (30), Brandon (25)
What I’ve been up to: I am a Private Care Nurse /Ceramic Teacher - Foster Treatment
Home for Wisconsin, Elder Care, Hospice and Group Home - Arts and Craft Teacher
Stanley works for Marguette Univiersity in Maintenace/Coustadian for 24 years

Dawn Thurow

Spouse/Partner: Roland Lauterbach

I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]
Children: Emily (23)

What I’ve been up to: For 15 years I have work in Hartland as a business analysist for
Insurity, Inc. and Roland is a welder with Oberlin Filter (35 years)

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Rory Thurow

Spouse/Partner: Dawn
I live in: Ixonia, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Joshua (38), Chad (36), Sean (34), Kahla (30), Sarah (27)

Grandchildren: Hannah (13), Kayleen (11), Lola (7), Elijah (4), Alice (2)
What I’ve been up to: I am a machinest at Western Industries (38 years) in Watertown.

Dawn works at OHS in the food service department and also owns her own business, Lake

Country Quilters. I enjoying working on restoring a 1979 'lil red express truck.

Carol Toman (see Russ Buth)

Wendy Vidal

Spouse/Partner: Keith Torgerson

I live in: Scottsdale, AZ Email: [email protected]

Children: 2 - Mandy(Mandy passed away August 9, 2016) and Mark (married with 3 kids)

Grandchildren: Savanna (12), Jacob (11), Trusten (10)
What I’ve been up to: I continue to work. We are looking for land up North,to build a home

for retirement. And just enjoying the Grandkids.

Diane Wehmeyer

Spouse/Partner: Tom Schuh

I live in: North Prairie, WI Email: [email protected]
Children: Justin (35), Nathan (33), Marissa (31), Eric (25)

Grandchildren: Owen (5 in Nov.)

What I’ve been up to: Tom and I both work at ProHealth Care – Tom 30 years, 23 for me.

Tom works in the Transportation Department as a Scheduler/Dispatcher and I am the

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Cardiology. Justin and Nate are in Lake Havasu
City, AZ working for a family owned business, Marissa is living in Chattanooga, TN with her

husband, Brent, and 5-year-old Owen - who is adorable!!!! Eric lives in Dousman and is a

manager at Pic N Save. Tom is an avid hunter and loves to fish, we both enjoy our yearly
“fishing” vacation in St. Germain. We look forward to our trips to see Owen, and we love to

travel back roads. I enjoy trying different crafts, right now I am into polymer clay sculpting

and needle felting, I also enjoy knitting/crocheting, sewing, punch needle, and rug hooking.
I love collecting primitives/antiques and decorating the house for the different seasons

Steve Williams

I live in: Chesapeake, VA Email: [email protected]

Children: I have been blessed with two boys, Ryan and Jake.
Grandchildren: My only hope of this would be virtual grand children

What I’ve been up to: I joined the coast guard after high school, stayed twenty year -

retired and started to work for the coast guard as a federal civilian going on 22 years now I
love golf..wine ..more wine ..ok more golf ..repeat..

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Nancy Willing

Spouse/Partner: Dale Zastrow
I live in: Watertown, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Michelle Wegner (39), Matthew (37), Melissa Thoma (35)

Grandchildren: Lincoln and Brooklyn Wegner, Brett & Hailey Thoma, Britin & Breaden
Zastrow

What I’ve been up to: I just recently started working forthe Town of Ixonia as the Town

Clerk/Treasure and Dale is a self-employed farmer... 40 + years! Our children and their
spouses & families all live close by, so we spend lots of time with our children. Dale and I

love to travel and will be taking our children and grandchildren to Florida in spring to
celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. I have worked in the government field since 1989

and as a municipal clerk since 2000. We are active members of Trinity Lutheran Church in

Watertown.

Richard Wolf

Spouse/Partner: Dawn
I live in: Oconomowoc, WI Email: [email protected]

Children: Kristopher, Amanda, Cassandra

Grandchildren: Payton
What I’ve been up to: Working like a dog. Hoping age 62 comes fast so I can retire!

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