LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: David L. Amundson
Spouse Name: Joanne D. Amundson
Address: 8518 County 4, Houston, MN 55943
College Major: Sociology
Advanced Degree: Independent Insurance Agent
Retirement Date: May 1998
Places lived since graduation: USA Navy; Wales, WI; Houston, MN
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Johnson was an outstanding sociology professor.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Enjoyed Spanish and used it in the Navy.
1
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Charlyn Hoffos Tesdahl Anderson
Spouse Name: Simon Anderson
Address: Canals of France. No address as we move around on our barge.
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Ed
Advanced Degree: MS: Early Childhood/Family Studies Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher of ECFS with DOA in Germany; Early Childhood Consultant; Administrative Assistant
Retirement Date: 2004
Number of Children: 2; 3 stepchildren
Number of Grandchildren: 16
Places lived since graduation: Neenah, WI; Anoka, MN; Stuttgart, Germany; Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Beaufort, SC; Las Vegas, NV; Sailboat in Pacific and Caribbean; Turks & Caicos Is.; Canals in France
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. R. Strand, a great advisor.
2
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gene Anderson
Spouse Name: Barbara
Address: 7601 North Pinehill Dr., Richmond, VA 23228
Phone: 804-266-2428
Cell Phone: 804-548-3133
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music
Advanced Degree: MA in Woodwind Performance, University of Iowa, 1969; PhD in Music Theory, University of Iowa, 1981
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught private woodwinds, music classes for general students and directed the jazz ensemble at Winona State University (Winona, MN), 1971-74; taught music theory, directed the wind ensemble and chaired the department at Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL), 1978-82; taught music theory, directed the wind ensemble and chaired the department at the University of Richmond (VA), 1982- present.
Retirement Date: Don't know
Current Work (if any): Professor of Music at the University of Richmond
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: IA; MN; IL; VA
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Maurice Monhardt, who turned me on to music theory.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Performance skills and good musicianship.
3
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Tom Anderson
Spouse Name: Beverly Anderson
Address: 3393 Co. Hwy MN, McFarland, WI 53558
Phone: 608-838-2571
Cell Phone: 608-577-8253
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Bus. Admin. at Milton College 1963
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: President of Leisure Features Inc. (a consumer/trade show production company)
Retirement Date: Still working
Current Work (if any): Above
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Beloit, WI; Beaver Dam, WI; Cottage Grove, WI; McFarland, WI
Favorite College Memory: Meeting new classmates
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Miller – his teaching of physics.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Getting along with people.
Comments: Only had three years at Luther, but still consider it my college.
4
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Donald LeRoy Aspenson Jr.
Spouse Name: Marcia Lynn Aspeson
Address: 2015 W. 120th St. S, Jenks, OK 74037
Phone: 918-995-7187
Cell Phone: 918-845-4572
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History
Advanced Degree: Master or Arts
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: 21+ years in the USAF and 27 in Program Management of government avation training contracts.
Retirement Date: July 24, 2009
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Coast-to-coast and border-to-border with the USAF.
Favorite College Memory: Attending SIP functions with my now bride for 50 years.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Chellis Evenson, ad dude and good prof. Aunt Corolla Lennon, desert baker in the cafeteria.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to get along with most folks.
Comments: Sorry we can't attend the gathering. Peace!
5
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Roger Ault
Spouse Name: Eleanor Ault
Address: 24 Juniper Court, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 847 658-5460
Cell Phone: 847 370-7363
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Chemistry
Advanced Degree: MST
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Chemistry Teacher - 7 years; Technology Director - 29 Years
Retirement Date: July 1, 1998
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Algonquin, IL; Lake in the Hills, IL
Favorite College Memory: The birth of Eleanor's and my first son.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Knudson and Dr. Miller (Sr.)
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Personal interactions with other people.
Comments: As I have 30 some hours beyond my masters, I have found that the education I received at Luther was first rate.
6
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lorna (Hample) Bader
Spouse Name: Jean (deceased)
Address: 925 US Hwy 59, Slayton, MN 56172
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Education and Sociology
Advanced Degree: MS, Guidance and Counseling
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher; marriage and family therapist
Retirement Date: August 20, 2012
Number of Children: 4 stepchildren
Number of Grandchildren: 8 stepchildren
Places lived since graduation: Roseville, MN; Sleepy Eye, MN; Slayton, MN
Favorite College Memory: Vanaheim
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson influenced my life forever.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Learning to fit in when I felt awkward.
7
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Kirk E. Beck
Spouse Name: Anita Birgel
Address: 2338 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847-475-1525
Cell Phone: 312-505-7277
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Art
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Airline, hotels, tourism - offices
Retirement Date: 2006
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Chicago, IL area
Favorite College Memory: Enjoyed art classes
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Rev. Orville Running; his dedication to all major arts.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Business and marketing skills – airport operations.
Comments: I loved my years at Luther College – thank you!
8
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Virginia Schindler Bergerson
Spouse Name: Jack Bergerson
Address: 2774 Boulder Dr., Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-882-0569
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education and Art Majors
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary Teacher at Hopkins; Richfield; and Bloomington, MN
Retirement Date: 1999
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: We’ve lived in Hopkins, Bloomington, and Burnsville.
Favorite College Memory: Imagine students today having pop on the window sill to get it cold; one phone in each hallway, and the bathroom down the hall.
Comments: I’m proud of graduating from Luther. It’s also important to me to have this Homecoming reunion to connect up with classmates again.
9
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Thomas Berven
Spouse Name: Donna
Address: 571 E. Peckham Rd., Neenah, WI 54956
Phone: 920-725-8251
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History and Sociology
Advanced Degree: MA, Curriculum and Instruction – University of Wisconsin
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Psychology-History-Modern Problems teacher at Neenah High School for 33 years; Head Boys’ Tennis Coach at Neenah for 43 years; Summer Park and Rec. Tennis Director for 46 years; JV Basketball Coach for 16 years
Retirement Date: 1997 (teaching career)
Current Work (if any): Still Varsity Tennis Coach and Summer Park and Rec. Tennis Director
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: All in Neenah!
Favorite College Memory: The friendships and relationships developed in a very caring and supportive college community.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Kent Finanger – his enthusiasm and passion for helping young people develop their potential. He was a great role model for all of us who entered the coaching profession!
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Personal growth and development in a warm and helpful environment.
10
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Janice Halverson Brekke
Spouse Name: Duane Brekke
Address: 22286 120th St., Hanska, MN 56041-4152
Phone: 507-439-6658
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: St. James and Hanska, MN
11
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Julie Gryting Brende
Spouse Name: Rolf Brende
Address: 4701 9th St. Road, Greeley, CO 80634
College Major: Elementary Education and Music
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary school teacher (2nd grade); Elementary music teacher (K-8 substitute)
Current Work (if any): Weaver; quilter; knitter; cloth doll maker; gardener
Number of Children: 3 – Heidi Brende Leathwood, Peter Brende, Lisa Brende Martin. All of our children and grandchildren live in Colorado. Heidi and her husband, Jonathan Leathwood, are on the music faculty at Denver University. Lisa was on the music faculty at DU for many years before leaving to study nursing. She plays oboe in many groups in North Colorado. Lisa’s husband, Joe Martin, directs the wind ensemble at DU and teaches trombone. Joe also plays in the Denver Brass. Peter is a computer software architect working in Colorado Springs.
Number of Grandchildren: 7 – during the last 12 years we’ve had the fun of taking care of grandchildren – sometimes all at once. They have brought so much joy to our lives!
Places lived since graduation: Many Boy Scout Camps; Minneapolis, MN while Rolf went to seminary and I taught in Fridley; Billings, MT; Janesville, IA; South Milwaukee, WI; Oak Creek, WI; Topeka, KS; Decorah, IA; Waterloo, IA; Greeley, CO
Favorite College Memory: One of my favorite college memories was the band tour to Norway.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Leigh Jordahl – he was a very kind man who helped me think deeply.
Comments: I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to attend Luther College – thankful for the many good teachers and thankful for the opportunity to make many good friends, including the best friend of all, Rolf Brende!
12
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Rev. Dr. Rolf V. Brende
Spouse Name: Julie Gryting Brende
Address: 4701 9th Street Rd., Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: 970-304-1152
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English Literature
Advanced Degree: M. Div., Luther Seminary; D. Min., Luther Seminary; Clinical Pastoral Education at U. of Minn. Med Center and Topeka State Hospital.
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Served as pastor: Janesville, IA 1967-71; South Milwaukee, WI 1971- 76; Decorah, IA 1977-1985; became Director of Pastoral Care at Allen Hospital, Waterloo IA 1985-95; became first Director of Chaplaincy at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO 1995-2010
Retirement Date: May 1, 2010
Current Work (if any): Developing Bereavement Ministry for church lay persons, using my doctoral work, and training manual I have written: Gentle Heart Ministry.
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Minneapolis, MN; Many Point Scout Camp, Park Rapids, MN; Billings, MT; Janesville, IA; South Milwaukee, WI; Topeka, KS; Decorah, IA; Waterloo, IA; Greeley, CO
Favorite College Memory: Met Julie Gryting the first day on campus. She went on to become the loving heart of my life and of our wonderful family. We celebrate our 50th anniversary this year; Wonderful Norway and European tour with Concert Band in 1961 and tours with Norsemen Quartet and Noblemen Quartet.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble and the music program meant a great deal in building relationships, spiritual inspiration, and musical development. Robert Jenson, English Professors, Physics Dept.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Maturation of leadership skills and expanding relationship skills.
Comments: Excellent faculty staff as well as students met while living in college dorm, were talented and became good friends, especailly while serving as dorm floor counselor. Luther is a top school. I not only had the honor of being a student leader, but of serving later on the pastoral staff of Decorah Lutheran Church.
13
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Janice Rokke Britton
Spouse Name: Arthur L. Britton
Address: 4710 Bywood Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 719-576-4797
Cell Phone: 719-659-3563
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Advanced Degree: Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elem. Teacher: 1 year Robbinsdale, MN; 3 years Rockford, IL; 29 years Colorado Springs, CO
Retirement Date: June 1998
Number of Children: 2 daughters
Number of Grandchildren: 5 grandsons
Places lived since graduation: Robbinsdale, MN; Rockford, IL; Colorado Springs, CO
Favorite College Memory: My favorite memories center around my husband and all the wonderful times we had together as students. Next June, we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Helen Strand’s counseling and advice led me to a career in teaching which I enjoyed very much.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: James Kohn was my private instructor on the piano. He was fantastic, and I still enjoy the piano.
Comments: I am thankful for the opportunity of attending Luther. I have many fond memories of classmates, faculty, roommates, and experiences.
14
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Johann Bruns
Spouse Name: Helen I. Bruns (deceased 12/12/12)
Address: 3214 Purdue St., Anchorage AK 99508 (winter: Mexico; email only: [email protected])
Phone: 907-278-4260
Cell Phone: 907-317-0361
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Chemistry and Biology
Advanced Degree: Chemistry
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: High School Teacher (16 years); Real Estate Sales/Broker (9 years); Environmental Specialists: Gov. Contract (12 years)
Retirement Date: 2002
Number of Children: 1
Places lived since graduation: Cresco, IA; Anchorage, AK
15
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Julie Rovang Burton
Spouse Name: Don Burton
Address: 136 Steeplechase Dr., Racine, WI 53402
Phone: 262-639-5914
Cell Phone: 262-880-1624
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Language Arts; 316 Reading Teacher
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught high school English for 31 years; middle school reading for 6 years; elementary music for 4 years; speech for 1 year
Retirement Date: June 2001
Current Work (if any): Elementary school tutor
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 10
Places lived since graduation: Wisconsin Dells, WI (1 year); Minneapolis, MN (2 years); Dunn Center, ND (4 years); Bismarck, ND (6 years); Kenmare, ND (10 years); Racine, WI (28 years)
Favorite College Memory: Nordic Choir; dorm counselor; meaningful conversations with individuals and groups; playing cards on the tour bus; talks and walks with friends; hiking at Pulpit Rock.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Bale and Clara Paulson, as I worked in the English Department; Forde and Jenson for energizing Biblical studies; Dr. O and Bodie for our plays; Dr. Rude for speech; Weston Noble.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Developing friendships; self-confidence.
16
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Maureen E. Whyte Cameron (alias Mimi)
Spouse Name: Lyle
Address: 622 N. Water Street, Goldfield, IA 50542
Phone: 515-825-3394
Cell Phone: 515-851-0251
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Music teacher – 30 yrs., owned and ran my own pre-school (while giving birth 3 times!) then returned to teaching later
Retirement Date: 2000
Current Work (if any): Lots of volunteering
Number of Children: 5 together
Number of Grandchildren: 16
Places lived since graduation: Forest City; Carlisle; Pleasant Hill; and Goldfield – all in Iowa.
Favorite College Memory: Messiah time! When we pulled a nasty trick on Weston Noble Chapel Choir tours―getting stranded in a snow blizzard on the way home from Chicago, singing at overpass.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Mrs. Finanger – house mom; also piano professor – name? Beats me! Guy? I made all of my gang go to his studio on Saturday and we painted the whole thing. Friends not happy!
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to adapt! I’ve had a humdinger of a life – and I always seem to rise above it all. I have great friends and I think I had such great friends at Luther; it was a huge influence to pick “like-minded” friends later in life. Couldn’t have survived without them and God.
17
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Cynthia (Aal) Carlson
Spouse Name: Eric
Address: 235 Stillwater Ct., Marco Island, FL 34145; 1903 St. Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 239-642-7417
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Homemaker/Volunteer
Number of Children: 3 daughters
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Decorah, IA; winter in FL
18
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Dennis Christ
Spouse Name: Ann Marie (Henningsgaard) Christ
Address: PO Box 2200, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone: 406-446-0326
Cell Phone: 406-671-8286
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Math/Physics
Advanced Degree: MBA, Syracuse University
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: US Navy Air, 1963-1967; Programmer, Univac, 1967-1971; Sales and Marketing, Sperry Univac, 1971-1984; Sales and Marketing, General Electric, 1984-1988; General Management, Unisys, 1989-2001
Retirement Date: May 2001
Current Work (if any): Part-time restaurant manager at my son's restaurant in Red Lodge, MT
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Pensacola, FL; Corpus Christi, TX; Newport, RI; Coronado, CA; Oak Harbor, WA; Iwakuni, Japan; St. Paul, MN; Bloomington, MN; Wilhelmshaven, Germany; Bonn, Germany; Edina, MN; Syracuse, NY; Minnetonka, MN; Philadelphia, PA; Chapel Hill, NC; Eden Prairie, MN; Red Lodge, MT; Horseshoe Bay, TX; Aitkin, MN
Favorite College Memory: Waking up in my dorm at Olson to see the fire burn C.K. Preus Gymnasium; meeting my future wife, Ann, as she worked as a nurse in Ma Grue's Health Service.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Physics Professor Dr. Emil Miller and Math Professor Robert Jacobson, who both gave me a great foundation for my future career.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: My thanks to Professor Knut Gunderson, who provided a basic German language understanding, which was really valuable when I later moved to Germany for the better part of 10 years.
Comments: I proudly wear my Luther College ring and am always surprised and happy when people notice it. I love to tell them what a great education I received there. As a class agent for a few years I thoroughly enjoyed keeping in touch with former classmates and am looking forward to the 50th!
19
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Maree (Halverson) Christensen
Spouse Name: Calvin Christensen
Address: 114 Paschal Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Phone: 615-206-7416
Cell Phone: 615-427-8365
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elem. Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught for 30 plus years: Mauston, WI ( public school); Tomah, WI (public school); Huntsville, AL (Berachah Academy); Murfreesboro, TN (Franklin Road Christian School)
Retirement Date: May 2005
Current Work (if any): Substitute teaching for Murfreesboro city schools
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 13
Places lived since graduation: New Lisbon, WI; Huntsville, AL; Murfreesboro, TN
Favorite College Memory: Meeting so many good friends; walking down to the pizza place with friends; fun in the dorms.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Many good professors (don't recall their names).
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Resources to use to become an effective teacher.
Comments: Greetings to all. How could 50 years have already passed? I have been tremendously blessed during those years. Have a wonderful reunion.
20
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Helen Barbara (Coltvet) Clarke
Spouse Name: Patrick Clarke - deceased
Address: 18869 Woodland Acres, S., Pine City, MN 55063
Phone: 320-629-1125
Cell Phone: 320-237-3661
College Major: Biology
Advanced Degree: R.N. – Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis; Home Economics – Augsburg College
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher Jr. High School – Pine City, MN, 25 years; Program Developer – United Lutheran – Bella Vista, Arkansas; Program Director – Cambridge Lutheran – Cambridge, MN
Retirement Date: 1991
Current Work (if any): Volunteer – jail quilting program; caregiving – Our Redeemer
Number of Children: 1
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Minneapolis, MN; Pine City, MN; Bella Vista, AR; Cambridge, MN; Pine City, MN
21
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Carolyn Sihler Connors
Spouse Name: John F. Connors
Address: 7801 No. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46240; 4751 Gulfshore Blvd. No. #907, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: 317-253-2906
Cell Phone: 317-441-7503
E-Mail: [email protected], web: www.carolynconnors.com
College Major: Art; minors in Education and Speech
Advanced Degree: Art – painting; advanced study – The Dallas Museum School/Otis Doziers and with artist Marco Bronzinio/London Academy of Art.
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: I am an artist – I am a painter with a studio in Indianapolis and studio space in Naples, FL. I continue to paint, exhibit, and sell my work and have not retired.
Number of Children: 2
Places lived since graduation: Fargo, ND; Manhasset, NY; Long Island, NY; Old Westbury, NY; Dallas, TX; Winnetka, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Highland Beach, FL; Naples, FL
Favorite College Memory: The very nice girls that lived on my corridor in Brandt Hall.
Comments: Looking back at my life, I am grateful that I spent a year at Luther where my grandfather Dr. William Sihler was a professor for 50 years – as well as my father, Rev. Ernest W. Sihler, attended prep. school and college. My older sisters Margaret and Susan Sihler also attended Luther.
22
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Don Davis
Spouse Name: Mae
Address: 2853 290th St., Ridgeway, IA 52165
Phone: 563-737-2537
Cell Phone: 563-203-0780
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Advanced Degree: MA - UNI
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught music at Rockwell, IA (1963-68); Cresco, IA (1968-80); Insurance Agent - 1980-2011
Retirement Date: October 2011
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 10
Places lived since graduation: Rockwell, IA; Cresco, IA; Ridgeway, IA
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Elliot Wold and Donald Pilgrim
23
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: William J. Desimini
Address: 14 Viscaya Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: 386-447-3664
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Retirement Date: 1998
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: St. Paul, MN; Charlotte, NC; Washington, DC; Lansing, MI; Farmington Hill, MI; Green Bay, WI; Palm Coast, FL
24
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Doreen Perkins Dorenkamp
Spouse Name: Duane Dorenkamp
Address: 11279 120th St., Sheffield, IA 50475
Phone: 641-892-4764
Cell Phone: 641-512-1356
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Advanced Degree: MS - Professional Studies (K-12 School Counseling), Iowa State University; Clinical Pastoral Education - 3 units - Iowa Health, Trinity; completing MDiv (2014) - Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Presently - Hospital Chaplain, MMC-NI, Mason City, IA; In past, K-8 Music Teacher, Sheffield-Chapin, Chapin, IA, Private Piano Instructor, Preschool teacher, Ready-Set-Grow, Sheffield, IA; Pre-school/DayCare Asst. Dir. Charlie Brown Day Care, Mason City, IA; Showroom Supervisor for Design Lighting, a lighting showroom, Mason City, IA; Adult Counselor, Educator and Volunteer Coordinator for domestic abuse agency, Crisis Intervention Service, Mason City,, IA; School counselor at CAL, Latimer, IA; Sheffield-Chapin/Meservey-Thornton in Sheffield and Thornton, IA, and Kee High, Lansing, IA; School Liaison for mental health/substance abuse agency, Capstone Behavioral Healthcare, Newton, IA; also worked with Batterer's Education Program as co-trainer and contact person for Batterer's partner - Newton and Mason City, IA.
Retirement Date: No plans at this time
Current Work (if any): Hospital Chaplain @ MMC-NI, Mason City, IA (part-time)
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 14
Places lived since graduation: Rural Sheffield, IA with working residences at Lansing, IA and Newton, IA, and student residence at St. Paul, MN
Favorite College Memory: Singing for four years in Nordic Choir; being a dorm counselor.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble – the joy he brought to singing and how rehearsals were always like a wonderful sermon; how he showed he cared for each one of us, my most admired person; Maurice Monhardt – his musical knowledge, the support and encouragement he gave to me, his never-ending wide smile – just a great person.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I'm not sure if you would consider this a skill, but I learned to make Christ a part of my life no matter what I was doing.
Comments: I have been privileged to be a part of the Weston Noble Alumni Choir since it's inauguration – what a blessing! It has brought me back to feeling a part of Luther again. I encourage anyone who loves to sing to join us next year.
25
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Patricia (Patti) McCullough Edwards
Spouse Name: Richard (Dick) Edwards '64
Address: N7547 537th St., Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: 715-235-0469
Cell Phone: 507-259-6223
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Nursery school teacher; 1st and 2nd grade teacher; human resources for large medical center; human resources for Dayton’s Department Store.
Retirement Date: September 2001
Current Work (if any): I have a booth in an antique shop and work 1-2 days a month
Number of Children: 3 (all Luther graduates)
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Mentor, OH (2 years); Racine, WI (2 years); Madison, WI (19 years); Rochester, MN (20 years); Menomonie, WI (6 years)
Favorite College Memory: The stacks at Koren; meeting my husband there; making lifelong friends, particularly my “roomies”; standing in line at the B.C.; sitting in the canteen and talking; singing in Messiah and Women’s Chorale; corridor meetings; Alpha Psis; doing skits; ice and snow sculptures; chapel; hearing the carillon; walking across campus.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Helen Strand and Marie Skramstad. Both were excellent in their fields. They took a personal interest in me and made learning fun.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Luther grounded me in my core values and faith. I learned the value and importance of giving my time and talent to others.
26
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sharon Sather Eickhoff
Spouse Name: Ron Eickhoff
Address: 3526 Antarctic Cir., Naples, FL 34112; 4208 Dublin Dr., St Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-493-1949
Cell Phone: 320-493-1949
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Spanish/English
Advanced Degree: MS: Spanish Education, St. Cloud State University
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: 33 years as a high school Spanish and ESL teacher, Bird Island HS, St. Cloud Apollo HS, and primarily St. Cloud Tech HS
Retirement Date: 2002
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Franklin, MN; Owatonna, MN; Sauk Rapids, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Naples, FL
Favorite College Memory: Singing in Messiah chorus every year (but popping my contact lens to the floor from the top row of the bleachers put a damper on one year!).
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Ruth Fjelstad; outstanding knowledge of Spanish and deep interest in students.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Growing up!
27
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lynne (Jordan) Enerson
Spouse Name: Bradley Enerson, St Olaf '64
Address: 3002 Lake Barkley Rd., Henderson, NV 89052-8516
Phone: 702-270-3020
Cell Phone: 702-245-3442
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education, Music minor
Advanced Degree: Kindergarten Certification from Moorhead State College; traveled to New Zealand for "whole language" training.
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught in Wheaton, IL; St Paul, MN; Billings, MT; Fridley, MN; Lake Mills, WI; Waterloo, WI. We moved a lot because of my husband going to seminary and having four parishes.
Retirement Date: July 2003
Current Work (if any): Babysitting granddaughters who live two miles away.
Number of Children: 2 sons: Mark (Japan), Todd (Henderson, NV)
Number of Grandchildren: 5 granddaughters
Places lived since graduation: Lombard,IL; St. Paul, MN; Billings, MT; Moorhead, MN; Inver Grove Heights MN; Lake Mills, WI; Cottage Grove, WI; Henderson, NV
Favorite College Memory: Dorm life with great roommates; women's choir with Professor Scott Stringham; junior counselor during the gym fire.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Helen Strand guided me through elementary education. She was a tough teacher, but a great teacher.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: My ability to teach reading to first graders was always rewarded with praise by parents and fellow teachers.
Comments: I met my husband at Wilderness Canoe Base in Northern Minnesota. He became a Lutheran Pastor. I loved being a pastor's wife.
28
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Charles (Chuck) J. Fluegel
Address: 2015 Nebraska St., Oshkosh, WI 54902
Cell Phone: 920-203-5037
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Advanced Degree: M Div Wartburg Seminary 1967; "Ministry in Social Change" 1972-73 Luther Seminary, St. Paul; Board Certified Chaplain 1993; Intentional Interim Pastor 1996-
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: 20 years overseas; Missionary with Malagasy Lutheran Church 10 yrs; 4 1/2 years LWR for Francophone Africa; 6 years with Lutheran World Federation- Bangladesh, Mauritania, South Africa; 6 yrs Chaplain; 17 yrs Interim Pastor
Retirement Date: ?
Current Work (if any): Interim Ministry; advocacy on behalf of mothers and children on the themes of water, undernutrition, vaccines
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Dubuque, IA; Paris, France; Fort Dauphin, Manantenia and Bezaha Madagascar; Long Island, NY; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Mpls MN; Oshkosh, WI; Nouakchott, Mauritania; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lubumbashi, DR Congo
Favorite College Memory: Running cross counry, also ran student body politics.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Pip Qualley, Dr. Robert Jenson, and Dr. David Johnson were great teachers.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Interest in people and other cultures.
29
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Marilyn Fredrickson
Address: 21962 432 St., Zumbrota, MN 55992
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Art Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Education; Sixth year degree in Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Senior High Art Educator in public school
Current Work (if any): Senior High Art Educator
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Pastor Orville Running; as my advisor, Pastor Running not only passed on his knowledge, he shared his personal life experiences. He also took a special interest to insure your success.
30
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Karen Paulson Fretheim
Spouse Name: Ron Fretheim
Address: 508 W. Main St. Decorah, IA 52101; (Winter: 800 W. Apache Trl, Unit 130, Apache Jct., AZ 85120)
Phone: 563-382-1862
Cell Phone: 563-580-7031
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Latin; History
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Career wouldn't really apply to my life! I have worked at various positions that had nothing to do with my majors. I enjoyed learning new things, meeting new people, and meeting new challenges.
Number of Children: 2: Kristin and Anne, both graduates of Luther College
Number of Grandchildren: 2 granddaughters
Places lived since graduation: Ron and I have lived in an inner suburb of Chicago, a small town in western Iowa, a suburb of Minneapolis, and in Madison, WI. Each place and situation was unique, and we gathered friends and interesting experiences along the way.
Favorite College Memory: I have good memories of roommates, dating Ron, being active in student government, and enjoying musical performances.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): I remember fondly and also with some trepidation several of my profs: E.J. Leland, Dr. Qualley, and Dr. Jensen are a few of them.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I gained confidence through my successes in college which allowed me to accomplish things in fields I never dreamed I would be in.
Comments: Like my classmates, I am sure, my life has taken me to places I never dreamed I would see around the world. I feel fortunate to have enjoyed good friends, the love of a supportive husband, challenging and interesting children, and now, a fulfilling retirement.
31
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Onalee Crissinger Fuchs
Spouse Name: Jim
Address: 3087 Carleton Place, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: 408-248-8479
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Vocal Music Education; German
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: German teacher (1963-65); Classroom music (as a volunteer/aide) (1972-1985); Internal Revenue Agent (1986-2007); Piano teacher (1977-present)
Retirement Date: 2007 (from IRS)
Current Work (if any): Piano teaching
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Clinton, WI; Southern California; Saratoga, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Clara, CA
Favorite College Memory: Touring with the band.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Barbara Bahe and Weston Noble. They made learning exciting.
32
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lorene (Lori) G. Oppen Gard
Spouse Name: Jim Taylor
Address: 764 117th St. S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: 253-537-7356
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Ed. and Physical Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Music
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher and Arts Administrator – 38 years
Retirement Date: July 1, 2002
Number of Children: 5
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: IA 1962-1966; WI 1966-1970; IL 1970-1974; WA State 1974-present
Favorite College Memory: Meeting and marrying Roger Gard; 1961 LCCB trip to Europe
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Maurice Monhardt – fabulous music theory teacher; Weston Noble - what an inspiration!!!
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Decision making.
33
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Cosette Cross Goetsch
Spouse Name: Bruce Goetsch '62
Address: 1087 - 205th St., Decorah, IA 52101-7341
Phone: 563-382-8127
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education and Art Majors
Advanced Degree: Master of Art Degree, University of Northern Illinois
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary Teacher, Sheridan IL; Art Teacher, Seneca, IL; currently substitute for Decorah area school
Retirement Date: None - still substituting...
Current Work (if any): Substituting; yard work
Number of Children: 2 sons
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Sheridan, IL (34 years); Decorah, IA (16 years)
Favorite College Memory: Coming from Minneapolis to my first day at Luther that seemed like a camp: so down to earth, individual caring, and personable. The C.K. Preus Gym fire as seen from my Brandt Hall room; and meeting my husband. Oh yes, Chapel and Messiah.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Mr. Karl Nordgaard, gave me the opportunity to come to Luther; Pastor Orville Running for his dry humor and so genuine and caring; he gave me so many art techniques. Dr. Helen Strand presented numerous teaching skills and techniques I've used for over 50 years. Dr Roger Anderson, amazing person, never a student in his education class, but somehow he remembers my name and who I am... astounding.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: To work hard, do my best...the rewards are invaluable! The learning never stops!
Comments: Luther lead me to Great Horizons in Life...
34
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: David Grove
Spouse Name: Leah (Johnson) Grove
Address: 2252 1/4 Street, Comstock, WI 54826
Phone: 715-822-5617
Cell Phone: 651-470-4902
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English; Social Studies
Advanced Degree: M.S. Guidance and Counseling, Winona State College; Ed.S Secondary School Administration, College of St. Thomas
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher: Decorah High School and Roseville MN – Guidance/Counseling and Administration in Roseville
Retirement Date: 2000
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Decorah, IA; Roseville, MN; Moundsview, MN; Hugo, MN; Cumberland, WI
Favorite College Memory: Luther evokes many fond memories: meeting my wife, sports, and making lifelong friends. My favorite is the good feeling I get when I think of Luther.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Chell Evanson, History. He made it fun to be in class, but also he had a (different) way of teaching.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Luther prepared me to be patient and tolerant of others.
35
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Loren Anthony Haatvedt
Spouse Name: Leslie
Address: 4115 11th Place SW, Vero Beach, FL 32968
Phone: 772-532-4796
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business Administration
Advanced Degree: JD
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Pilot
Retirement Date: July 1, 2013
Number of Children: 2
Places lived since graduation: Miami, FL; Vero Beach, FL
Favorite College Memory: Winter Carnival
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Warren Berg, Erling Naeseth; they were WWII vets, savvy, kind, and funny.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Maturity.
Comments: Luther College was a wonderful place to grow up!
36
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lyle Hanson
Spouse Name: Lois Hanson
Address: 1026 Cottage Dr., Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-223-1534
37
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Dr. Sandra Sellers Hanson
Address: 791 Carroll St., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: 718-622-2926
Cell Phone: 347-633-3358
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: Ph.D. Modern American Literature, New York University, 1978
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: English department faculty member at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY for 39 years; chair of department for 28 years
Retirement Date: February 1, 2014
Current Work (if any): Learning how to be retired
Favorite College Memory: Philosophy classes of Dr. Robert Jensen
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. John Bale
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Critical/analitical thinking.
38
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Virginia (Wig) Hart
Spouse Name: Tery Hart
Address: 103 S Taft St., Humboldt, IA 50548-2038
Phone: 515-604-1279
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Mathematics
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Librarian, Humboldt Public Library 3 yrs.; USDA Farm Service Agency 16 yrs.; Farm Wife and Mother, forever
Current Work (if any): Part-time substitute at the Humboldt Public Library and volunteer work in the community
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: I didn't go far. My husband and I both live within twenty miles of where we were born.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble (and I wasn't even involved in music), but he was so delightful to work with at Messiah practice.
39
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gene Haugland
Spouse Name: Suzanne
Address: 5229 W. Highwood Dr., Edina, MN 55436
Cell Phone: 612-867-0216
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Math and Chemistry
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Computer Tech (IBM; Memorex); commercial real estate developer (Opus Corp.)
Retirement Date: Soon
Current Work (if any): Haugland Co.
Places lived since graduation: Poughkeepsie, NY; Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Iowa City, IA; Edina, MN
Favorite College Memory: First day as a freshman.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Jacobsen – Chemistry; his teaching skills.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: “Learning to learn.”
Comments: Thanks to Luther for the opportunity to be a Luther board member.
40
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sylvan Hengesteg
Spouse Name: Junelle Hengesteg
Address: 3987 Autumn Lake Ct. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Phone: 507-529-0260
Cell Phone: 507-421-0804
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Advanced Degree: M. Div.
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Public Welfare Careworker (3 yrs.); Luther Seminary (1966-1970); Ordination (1970); Parish Pastor (1970-1986); Chaplain, Mayo Clinic (1987-2012)
Retirement Date: September 14, 2012
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Olivia, MN; St. Paul, MN; Stewartville, MN; Rochester, MN
Favorite College Memory: There are many: dorm life, house life, Mabe’s pizza, and the great music. The memory that tops the list for me, however, is the opportunity to hear Dr. Martin Luther King speak in person (in Cedar Rapids).
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson; he was passionate about teaching and his field of endeavor.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Working with people who are facing difficult challenges in their lives.
Comments: I will never forget the sadness that fell over the campus when Preus Gymnasium burned.
41
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gini (Virginia) Schendel Mortensen Hickman
Spouse Name: Jordan Hickman
Address: 8741 Forestview Ln., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763-424-2237
Cell Phone: 763-439-2594
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English and French
Advanced Degree: MBA – Masters of Business Admin. at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Worked for three large mfg. companies for 37 years: Control Data; Unisys; Honeywell; project mgmt. of gov’t contracts, gov’t contract proposal writing, technical writing for military/gov’t systems support and marketing/products technical literature writing support
Retirement Date: July 2005
Number of Children: 1 and 4 stepchildren
Number of Grandchildren: 2 and eight stepgrandchildren
Places lived since graduation: Austin, MN – taught English (8 yr.); Minneapolis, MN area; Mpls. Central (near River Rd.); Mpls. (near University of MN); New Hope, MN; Maple Grove, MN
Favorite College Memory: Dorm counselor at Larson – Jr. Yr.; living in Vanaheim Sr. House and locking ourselves in at night – Sr. Yr.; singing in Chapel Choir; playing violin in Messiah orchestra; being so busy in so many extra-curricular activities!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Monsieur Odell Bjerkness (French Professor) was energetic, smart, fair, piqued my interest in French to the point of taking enough courses for a second major.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Improved my writing skills – soooh many English papers and so many blue book tests! Began developing my world view of art and literature!
Comments: Good transition for me from my small town upbringing to my love of big city living!
42
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Ed Hill
Spouse Name: Sharon
Address: 214 7th St. NW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
College Major: Math; Physics
Advanced Degree: M.A., Ph.D. Mathematics, Vanderbilt
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Professor of Mathematics, Cornell College
Retirement Date: June 2000
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Nashville, TN; Thousand Oaks, CA; Mount Vernon, IA
Favorite College Memory: Singing with "The Bunch".
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Rebasso – tough as nails; taught me a lot about math and about teaching.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Thought.
Comments: Many wonderful experiences at Luther before, during, and after my student years.
43
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sharon (Madson) Hill
Spouse Name: Edward Hill
Address: 214 7th St. NW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Phone: 319-895-8644
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elem. Ed. and Sociology
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher; Legal secretary
Retirement Date: 1995
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Nashville, TN; Thousand Oaks, CA; Mount Vernon, IA
Favorite College Memory: The creative activities of the social groups – we made our own fun and entertainment.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): David C. Johnson – superb instructor who became a personal friend.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Attitude, not skill; openness to the world beyond.
Comments: Ed and I are always proud to return to the campus where we see the wonderful things still going on at Luther.
44
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sandra (Bilden) Hoeg
Spouse Name: Jim Hoeg
Address: 303 Center Ave., Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-382-1104
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English/Latin
Advanced Degree: Masters – High School Counseling
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Latin teacher 1963-1968; substitute 1968-1977; HS Counselor 1978- 2001
Retirement Date: 2001
Current Work (if any): Volunteer
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Shawano, WI; Zion, IL; Winthrop Harbor, IL; and Decorah, IA
Favorite College Memory: Developing life-long relationships with roommates and participating in a one-on- one class with Dr. Qualley in preparation for teaching Latin.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): George Bachelder; I worked for him as credit manager all the while I was at Luther.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to teach and relate to people.
45
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: William. B. Holt
Spouse Name: Barbara M. Holt
Address: 5300 Skycrest Circle, Ames, IA 50010-9237
Phone: 515-232-5708
Cell Phone: 515-290-5362
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Arts, Music Education, University of Iowa
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Band Instructor for 37 years; music store clerk for 11 years after retiring from teaching in 2002.
Retirement Date: 2002 (2013 from music store)
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Interlochen, MI – 2 months; Chadwick, IL – 9 months; Iowa City, IA – 5 years; Wilton, IA – 5 years; Ames, IA – 39 years
Favorite College Memory: 1961 Band Tour of Norway, Europe, and Miami, FL (and 1966 Tour of Europe and Russia with University of Iowa Symphony Band – thanks to my Luther band training).
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble, of course! Weston influenced and educated thousands of Luther band and choir members to pursue a career in music. He is without peer.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Musicianship and musical understanding through band and music courses at Luther.
Comments: I was originally a member of the Luther Class of 1962, but had to stay out of college and work in a factory after my freshman year due to my father's bouts with cancer. My decision to return to Luther for my sophomore through senior years was the best decision I ever made (aside from marrying my wife, of course). I really cherish my years at Luther and would not trade them for an education at any other school in the country!
P.S. I did not have a camera when the Luther band toured Norway and Europe; it would be great if the people who did have cameras could post photos from that trip on a site that would allow the downloading of photos or put the photos on a CD or DVD. I would happily pay for photos from that trip!
46
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jerald A. Holub
Spouse Name: Linda
Address: W711 Orchard Beach Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53083
Phone: 920-565-2572
Cell Phone: 920-207-229-80
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Physical Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Science, Winona State College
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Physical Education teacher and football coach (assistant and head); Served 35 years in elected offices in town and county government.
Retirement Date: 1998
Current Work (if any): Hire athletic officials for local high school teams.
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Brodhead and Sheboygan, WI
Favorite College Memory: Athletics, social gatherings, and Mabe's. Not a favorite, but notable: The burning of the C.K. Preus Gymnasium and placing sandbags along the Upper Iowa River to prevent flooding.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Kent Finanger. He taught me to set goals and how to make plans to achieve them.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: The ability to think for myself and to put things into perspective.
Comments: Work PGA and US Open events at Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits golf courses.
47
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Peter C. Hovde
Spouse Name: Charlene "Charlie" Hovde
Address: 17300 Horseshoe Ln., Bagley, MN 56621
Phone: 218-657-2346
Cell Phone: 701-388-4722
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History; Business
Advanced Degree: M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN since 1971; also directed our study abroad programs for 13 years
Retirement Date: December 15, 2000
Current Work (if any): Teaching at Concordia.
Number of Children: 2: daughter Bryn and son Kai
Number of Grandchildren: 4: Isabel and Finn Brown; Liv and Evan Hovde
Places lived since graduation: Barrington, IL; Pensacola, FL; Corpus Christi, TX; Honolulu, HI; Ames, IA; Milwaukee, WI; Lawrence, KS; Moorhead, MN; rural Bagley, MN
Favorite College Memory: Hearing the Luther Hymn for the first time one evening in the old canteen during Freshman orientation. I knew then I was at the right college.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Clara J. Paulson; Erling Naeseth; Leigh Jordahl; Warren Berg; Chellis Evanson – taught me to write and how to teach.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Leadership (both skills and motive to lead).
48
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Maurice Ed Hover
Spouse Name: Charilyn Hover
Address: 205 Ohio Street #7, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563-382-5824
Cell Phone: 563-419-3317
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Social worker for nineteen years; financial services (insurance and investments for twenty years) for twenty-five years
Retirement Date: 2005
Number of Children: 4 daughters
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: IA; TX
Favorite College Memory: Chapel and the interaction that took place between students during that required short period of time.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson; he had a great sense of humor.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Life is complex and one always needs to be mindful of how your actions or inactions will impact on others.
49
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Ardelle (Bousselot) Hugdahl
Spouse Name: Dennis A. Hugdahl
Address: 20002 Heathrow Way, Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: 651-463-2613
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary Teacher; church/school/community volunteer
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 1
Places lived since graduation: Brooklyn Center, MN; Houston, TX; St. Paul, MN; Longville, MN; Milan, MN; Bricelyn, MN; Eldorado, IA
Favorite College Memory: Dorm life! Memorable – the night the gym burned.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Mrs. Harrisville – Dorm “Mother”
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Learning to be ‘open’ to others, different ways of thinking, and new life experiences.
Comments: In retrospect, all of life is a learning process.
50
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Loren V. Hyland
Spouse Name: Jan Hyland
Address: 13527 US Hwy 169, Blue Earth, MN 56013; 7151 E US Hwy 60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
Phone: 507-526-4931
Cell Phone: 714-504-7801
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Advanced Degree: Masters Degree, Special Education; Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Special education teacher; middle school principal
Retirement Date: July 1, 2003
Current Work (if any): Engaged in agriculture
Places lived since graduation: Huntington Beach, CA; Blue Earth, MN; Gold Canyon, AZ
Favorite College Memory: Springer Café; Sam and Gladys.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Coach Pete and Dr. Strand; advisor and coach.
51
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Robert Ingvalson
Spouse Name: Loretta
Address: 55101 330 St., Waltham, MN 55982
Cell Phone: 507-438-6742
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Chemistry
Current Work (if any): Farming
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
52
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Herb Irgens
Spouse Name: Jo
Address: 701 3rd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445
Phone: 712-364-3532
Cell Phone: 712-490-2902
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Phys. Ed
Advanced Degree: Masters, Univ. of South Dakota
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught 4 years at Turkey and 23 years at Ida Grove, IA; coached many sports and Athletic Director at Ida Grove
Retirement Date: 1991
Current Work (if any): Interior and exterior painting; coach middle school wrestling
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Favorite College Memory: Late nights at Chips office - sports editor; working with track and wrestling teams; fun time with friends; sad memory - the night the gym burned down.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Merle Foss and Kent Finanger; great role models for me as I went into coaching.
53
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jon Jansson
Address: 1331 Lake Drive W, Unit 208, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Cell Phone: 953-466-3949
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: European Major – taught for ten years; insurance business and owned business; last 25 years was a stock broker.
Retirement Date: June 2013 – working part-time
Current Work (if any): Part-time stock broker
Number of Children: 2
Places lived since graduation: IA; MN; KS
Favorite College Memory: Playing football.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): History Professor (Leland); just very good, interesting classes; most brilliant man that I have ever met.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Professionalism.
Comments: Coach Edsel, Psychology professor and used that in coaching football. He could make you do anything you really didn't want to do.
54
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Bonnie Skaar Johnson
Address: 807 5th Street, Charles City, IA 56016
Phone: 641-228-2127
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Title I Educator for 33 years
Retirement Date: May 2004
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Postville, IA; Charles City, IA
Favorite College Memory: Homecoming activities
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Schweizer; I was interested in the subject and he made it exciting to learn.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Becoming a skilled and creative writer.
55
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gary J. Johnson
Spouse Name: Linda (married 40 years)
Address: 2221 North Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: High School Guidance Administration (25 yrs.); High School Administrator (20 yrs.)
Current Work (if any): Volunteer as pastoral partner for the last 9 years and overnight host 10 years at Beacon House (homeless shelter in Eau Claire). Recognized by state superintendent for writing an “At Risk” proposal in high school in at least five states. Introduced the HS portfolio to help students get jobs and get to into technical college.
Number of Children: 2: Ryan (service manager) and Heather (loan officer)
56
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Keith M. Johnson
Spouse Name: Pamela Jane Johnson
Address: 3321 W Moore Rd., Tucson, AZ 85742
Cell Phone: 520-275-1396
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Music (Horn Performance) - Univ. of Southern California 1966 (Wendell Hoss); Doctor of Music (Brass Pedagogy and Literature) - Indiana University 1976 (Philip Farkas)
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught in CA and MN public schools; Jacksonville University (Jacksonville, FL); East Texas State University (Commerce, TX); University of Arizona (Tucson) 32 years; Princ. Horn, Arizona Opera Orchestra, 33 years
Retirement Date: June 30, 2007
Current Work (if any): Private brass teacher at home, occasionally playing in small groups; volunteer
Number of Children: 5 (includes 3 stepchildren)
Number of Grandchildren: 14
Places lived since graduation: Orange City, CA; L.A., CA; Redwood Falls, MN; Jacksonville, FL; Bloomington, IN; Commerce, TX; Tucson, AZ
Favorite College Memory: 1961 European band tour; WIMI activities.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Robert Getchell – private teaching style; gentle; excellent brass teacher; I still use his very “Practical Studies” for horn and trumpet; Weston Noble – rehearsal technique. Dr. Nelson – physics (allowed minor without calculus!).
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Knowledge of and appreciation of liberal arts degree vs. ‘professional’ degree. Extremely valuable, but no skill involved.
Comments: Have missed being close!
57
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Howard E. Kinnetz
College Major: Biology
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Law Enforcement
Retirement Date: June 2002
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): C. Evanson, Koster and S. Hoslett; Evanson – humor; Koster – fabulous memory of Luther students.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Be the same during good, as well as not so good times.
58
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Kenneth Theodore Kjosa, Jr.
Spouse Name: Louise A. Benston Kjosa
Address: 210095 Frisby Dr., St. Charles, MN 55972
Phone: 507-932-3143
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business
Advanced Degree: MA Winona State, Winona, MN
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: I taught elementary education in Minnesota schools for 33 years. I taught at Peterson, MN and at St. Charles, MN.
Retirement Date: June 30, 1999
Current Work (if any): Retired from teaching and farming.
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Bell, CA; Lewiston, MN; St. Charles, MN
Favorite College Memory: Meeting my future wife at the college library was my best memory.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): After this long, it is hard to remember anyone over the many who were so very capable.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I learned the love and appreciation of history, art, and conversation.
Comments: After much searching, I have learned that my great-great-grandfather was an early settler in Decorah and was a member of the call committee for Rev. Koren from Madison congregation where I was confirmed. I am proud to be able to acknowledge my family's contribution to the history of Decorah and the promotion of Christian values to its community.
59
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Kay (Hoaglund) Koepke
Spouse Name: Allen Koepke (deceased)
Address: 228 Atwood Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-396-4702
College Major: Not declared during year at Luther. Today would choose Christian counseling.
Advanced Degree: Advanced to “MRS” degree in 1961. (Allen Koepke ’60 now deceased) majored in music appreciation(!), homemaking and child rearing!
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Opened a private Christian day care in 1984 (“Kay’s Kids”). Have written stories and rhymes for my daughter’s musicals in elementary school; guest speaker at churches and women’s events.
Current Work (if any): Limited to before and after school day care ages 5-12
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: So. St. Paul, MN; Clear Lake, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA
Favorite College Memory: 1) I fondly remember meeting nightly in the hallway at Brandt for evening vespers. We sang Jesus Tender Shepherd Hear Me At The Close. I sang that song every night at bedtime to my children and now my grandchildren sing it over the phone to me! 2) I love the memory of singing in the all-school production of Messiah in the gym with Nordic and wonderful Mr. Noble. 3) Do you remember the old Millionaire TV show? An unforgettable memory at Luther is finding a check in my mail box (#150!) for one hundred dollars signed by Virginia R. Berg from the Decorah bank. I went there for an explanation. She told me the gift was anonymous from someone on campus. I never discovered who blessed me by finishing my remaining school debt ($100.00 went a long way in 1960!). I wish I could thank my unknown angel!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): 1) Weston Noble…self-explanatory…his kindness, integrity, love of the Lord, devotion, unmatched peaceful countenance. 2) Miss Bernsten, English professor…her personal interest and attention. I saw her years later in Cedar Rapids when she was a guest instructor at Coe. Having dinner with her accented the individual consideration I felt as her student.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: My focus would be on the asset of a campus that required chapel attendance and promoted good moral values. I admired the caliber of students and faculty alike. The environment was valuable as an encouragement to continue seeking a strong, spiritual emphasis in the future.
Comments: My pastor’s wife, Anita Nelson, was our church choir director. One night at practice she announced she had a Board of Regents meeting at Luther and asked if anyone would like to accompany her. My arm shot up and fortunately she took me with her. It was Homecomng weekend! That excitement coupled with the beauty of Decorah in the fall nearly wrecked my senior year in high school! My heart was already planted in Winneshiek County! That one casual invitation set me on my life’s course…and of course I’m grateful for my time at Luther!
60
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Elsa (Isabella) Koester
Spouse Name: Burchard
Address: 602 S. Florida Ave., Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: 575-434-2554
College Major: Physical Education/History
Advanced Degree: Transition/Special Needs
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Physical Education Teacher (5 years); Special Needs Para Professional Reading Advocacy (24 years)
Retirement Date: 2000
Current Work (if any): Volunteer, schools
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Monroe, WI (3 years); Watertown, WI (2 years); Lake Mills, WI (45 years); Alamogordo, NM (11 years, 8 months); Lake Mills, WI (4 months)
Favorite College Memory: Singing in groups during Christmas Messiah
61
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lorraine Klaas Kuncis
Spouse Name: Frank
Address: 45888 County Rd. 40-5, Trinidad, CO 81082
Phone: 719-845-1764
Cell Phone: 719-680-2107
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: 1963-1967, taught in the Osseo, MN school district; 1967-1968, taught in Jackson, WY; 1968-1974, taught in Jefferson County, CO; 1977, taught in Boulder, CO; 1978-1998, was employed by Leanin' Tree Greeting Cards in Boulder, where I was a product selection specialist and product trainer; 1999-2000, I was employed by Colorado Card Co. in Trinidad, CO; 2001-2002 worked in sales at Danielson Designs, Trinidad, CO
Retirement Date: 2002
Current Work (if any): Currently I teach a weekly tolepainting class at my home.
Number of Children: 1 son, Sean
Number of Grandchildren: 1 granddaughter, Cassie
Places lived since graduation: Brooklyn Park, MN; Jackson, WY; Lafayette, CO; Longmont, CO; Trinidad, CO
Favorite College Memory: My favorite memory is a walk I took by myself all around campus the week of graduation – realizing how glad I was that I had chosen to come to Luther.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Miss Betty Hoff; from this wonderful teacher I learned the importance of organization.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: As I mentioned in the previous entry, the most valuable skill I learned was the utilization of good organizational skills.
Comments: As I love to cook and bake, I have written and illustrated a cookbook entitled Recipes from the Heart. A second cookbook is in the works.
62
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: James Leistikow
Spouse Name: Janice Nesse
Address: 4302 Ridgemont Dr., Everett, WA 98203-1833
Phone: 425-252-2021
Cell Phone: 206-280-7328
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History
Advanced Degree: Luther/Northwestern Seminary, Master of Divinity, '67; Wartburg Thological Seminary, Dubuque, IA; Doctor of Ministry
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Pastor of four Congregations in Iowa, Nebraska and Colorado, 1967- 1995; Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls, 1995-2000; President/CEO Lutheran Ministry Partners, Colorado Lutheran Social Agencies including the ELCA Foundation, 2001-2006; Estate Gift Planning Director for Southwestern Washington Synod and ELCA Foundation
Retirement Date: 2011
Current Work (if any): Part-time supply preaching and congregational stewardship consultant.
Number of Children: 5
Number of Grandchildren: 10
Places lived since graduation: Sioux City, IA; Limon, CO; Lincoln, NE; Denver, CO; Sioux Falls, SD; Ft. Collins, CO; and Everett, WA
Favorite College Memory: I have many fond memories of my time at Luther, but the most transformative year was between my junior and senior year. I was honored to serve as volunteer at Horthorpe Hall in England, a program made possible and supported by the Luther College Student Congregation.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: The acquisition of an expanded world view and accompanying leadership skills continue to serve me well.
63
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Norman Leistikow
Spouse Name: Marty
Address: 17849 Jasmine Drive, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: 218-699-3527
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English and History
Advanced Degree: MS Speech – Mankato State University
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught 35 years in Bloomington, MN schools and coached speech and debate; Member of MSHSL Hall of Fame, Bloomington Jefferson Hall of Fame; Lifetime Achievement Award from South Suburban Conf.; Coach of the Year; resort owner.
Retirement Date: June 1998 as a teacher
Current Work (if any): Resort owner and farmer, as well as Township Supervisor
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Bloomington, MN; Park Rapids, MN
Favorite College Memory: Opening of the union; friends and experiences with them.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Harold Svanoe, Paulson, Leland; Dr. Svanoe was my speech and debate coach; Paulson was my American Lit. teacher; and Leland was my history teacher
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Speech, debate, teaching, coaching, and working with others.
Comments: Member Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame – 1999; Coach at Bloomington, MN – 35 years; Host of NFL National Speech and Debate Tournament – 1997; Coach of the Year – 1997.
64
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jerrold Lerum
Spouse Name: Lois Aaker
Address: 12415 50th Ave. Ct. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone: 253-858-1407
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Biology and Chemistry
Advanced Degree: MA in Zoology at University of Wis. (Madison) 1965; PhD in Biology at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) 1973
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Professor of Biology at Luther College: 1965-1968; Professor of Biology at Pacific Lutheran University: 1973-2013; Visiting Scientist – Cambridge, England: 1980; Visiting Professor- Monash University, Melbourne, Australia: 1988
Retirement Date: August 2013
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Birthplace – Readstown, WI; Decorah, IA; Madison, WI; Evanston, IL; Puyallup, WA; Cambridge, England; Melbourne, Australia; Gig Harbor, WA; London, England
Favorite College Memory: Meeting my future wife – Lois Aaker; four years being on the Luther College football and track and field teams; being part of the Luther College track team of 1960 winning the conference championship by 1/14th of a point; rooming with Gary Lee and Fuad Monsour.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Phil Reitan and Kent Finanger. Phil Reitan was an exceptional science teacher. He used the “ask and answer” style of teaching. Kent Finanger was my coach for track and defensive football. He taught me the art of being competitive in athletics.
65
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Linda (Johnston) Lieberman
Spouse Name: Sidney Lieberman (deceased)
Address: 146 Grove Ave., Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: 732-634-8955
Cell Phone: 908-510-3205
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology with minors in Religion and Spanish
Advanced Degree: Master of Social Work
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Social worker, always with children; first in foster care and adoption, then working in special education with children with learning problems
Retirement Date: July 1, 2009
Number of Children: 2 (David ’98 and Anne)
Number of Grandchildren: 1 (Kirsten, age 6)
Places lived since graduation: Rochester, NY; Northampton, MA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Edison, NJ; Woodbridge, NJ
Favorite College Memory: I learned to love basketball! I had never been to or seen a game. Otherwise, the whole experience was memorable because I learned a way of life completely different from the way I had grown up.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson, sociology and Dr. Robert A. Lee, religion. Dr. Johnson gave me credit for a wrong answer on an exam. He wrote that it was the wrong answer, but I defended it so beautifully, he had to give me credit. Dr. Lee because he made the abstract interesting.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I learned to read music – thank you, Mr. Noble. I learned to make s’mores, and I learned to allow myself to be entertained by simple things.
66
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Pauline (Bunny) Johnson Liesenfelt
Spouse Name: Charles Liesenfelt
Address: N 8143 County Rd. Q, Knapp, WI 54749
Phone: 715-665-2911
Cell Phone: 715-702-1433
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Advanced Degree: Masters of Social Work
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Retirement Date: Jan 2006
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: New York City, NY; Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; cruising the eastern seaboard aboard our 39' sailboat; New Port Richey, FL; Knapp, WI
Favorite College Memory: Singing in the choir for Messiah
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson – impressed with his intellect.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Luther's environment provided me a positive transition toward independence.
67
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Richard J. Lindner
Spouse Name: Jane
Address: 423 Grand St., Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-454-3384
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Music; Ph. D.
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elgin, IL public schools; Winona State U.; Lutheran Brotherhood; independent broker
Retirement Date: 2006
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Elgin, IL; Winona, MN
Favorite College Memory: My first smell of lutefisk at the BC and the 1961 European band tour.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Robert Getchell; Weston Noble; Barbara Bahe
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: The true meaning of polishing a musical performance.
68
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Lullo Elvebak Lindstrom
Spouse Name: William Lindstrom
Address: 1120 Maple St., Northfield, MN 55057-2919
Phone: 507-645-8102
Cell Phone: 612-987-1211
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary – Middle School teacher/teacher advisor
Retirement Date: June 2005
Current Work (if any): A lot of volunteer activities
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Brooklyn Park, MN; Waimea and Kauai, HI; Northfield, MN
Favorite College Memory: There are many: 1 phone for the floor in the dorm, Monday night dorm meetings, many opportunities for ball games and concerts, 7:45 classes, Saturday classes, and girls in by 10 P.M. on week days.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Helen Strand. She had a strictness about her but underneath there was a kind and caring person.
69
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Elinor Nelson Llewellyn
Spouse Name: Dave
Address: 12639 Muirfield Blvd. S, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Phone: 904-646-0524
Cell Phone: 904-614-6243
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Science in teaching Elementary Education/Learning Disabilities – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: I taught off and on for several school districts for 25 years.
Retirement Date: 1988
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Hartford, CT; Stevens Point, WI; McLean, VA; Jacksonville, FL
Favorite College Memory: I have lots of good memories of events and great people. Dorm life, Tau Delta Gamma and Campus Players come to mind.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Helen Strand; she gave me a lot of good practical advice that I used in teaching. Helen Bodensteiner; she showed me the fun of Campus Players.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I continue an active spiritual life.
70
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Kenneth Loux
Spouse Name: Kathy
Address: 1164 Redfield Ridge, Dunwoody, GA 30338
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business
Advanced Degree: M.S. University of Minnesota
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Retired afer 29 years with IBM; worked 8 years as Financial VP for Global Payments
Retirement Date: October 26, 2001
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; Boca Raton, FL; Dunwoody, GA
Favorite College Memory: Being a member of the baseball team and Spanish summer school class.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Fjelstad and W. Berg
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Communicating with others.
71
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: David Ludvig
Spouse Name: Gay
Address: Island Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Phone: 952-934-9603
Cell Phone: 952-451-7422
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: MS Speech Communication; MS School Counseling
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught English Manitowoc, WI for five years; taught English/Speech/Theater at Robbinsdale School Dist. for 16 years; and then counseled 15 years at Armstrong H.S.
Retirement Date: 2001
Current Work (if any): Sitting grandkids
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Manitowoc, WI; Terre Haute, IN; New Hope, MN; Eden Prairie, MN
Favorite College Memory: Learning to wrestle; learning to juggle; jogging on fall afternoons.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Bale and Dr. Nesset
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Perseverence; reading analysis.
72
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Marshall Lundberg
Spouse Name: Mary Kay
Address: 245 Sea Meadow Drive, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: 401-683-1192
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Bus. Admin.
Advanced Degree: M.S., Management
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Naval Officer – Surface Warfare; Project Management
Retirement Date: 2005
Current Work (if any): Church; Hospice; Soup Kitchen
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Chicago, IL; Newport, RI; Norfolk, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Aurora, IL; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Saigon, RVN; Portsmouth, RI; Springfield, VA
Favorite College Memory: Walks to Mabel’s; down-hill skiing with cross-country skis; tubing on the Upper Iowa.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Anna Lionberger – she was deadly with that wooden spoon! A cobra in an apron, to be sure!
Comments: Memo for Marie Skramstad: Jeg er ikke norsk. Jay är svensk.
73
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Anton (Tony) Martinson
Spouse Name: Colleen Martinson
Address: 24520 East Cedar Lake Dr., New Prague, MN 56071
Phone: 952-758-7826
Cell Phone: 612-801-1863
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Sales / Management - Consumer Goods Products; 6 years - Grocery/Food Industry; 44 years – Toy/Game Industry
Retirement Date: Lord only knows!
Current Work (if any): Sales and Marketing Management
Number of Children: 4 sons
Number of Grandchildren: 7 (and counting)
Places lived since graduation: MN; IN; OH
Favorite College Memory: Zips 2nd place finish at annual talent show featuring ZPT's prima ballerina troupe performing in Theme from Swan Lake!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Ms. Barbara Bahe – Language Professor; Passionate about her specialty with endless energy and enthusiasm – so contagious, I chose to minor in German.
74
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Judith S. (Kaehler) Menssen
Spouse Name: Allen Menssen (deceased Sept. 2011)
Address: 1306 Levison Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone: 507-373-8126
Cell Phone: 612-418-5111
College Major: Elementary Education; minor in German and Music
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: I was a 2nd grade teacher in Blue Earth and Albert Lea systems; also a preschool teacher and a piano and organ teacher
Current Work (if any): Piano teacher
Number of Children: 6
Number of Grandchildren: 10
Places lived since graduation: I’ve lived in Blue Earth; Bricelyn; and Albert Lea, MN
Favorite College Memory: We had great times and good visits and devotions in Larsen Hall and Brandt too. I have great memories of Luther years. I had such good times with my friends there, I loved going to all the concerts and plays; soaked up the culture and thrived on the friendly atmosphere. I got to relive a little bit too when my daughter, Betsy Diekema, was there for 4 years and graduated in 1990.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Helen Strand; we just hit it off; I gave her rides in my 1931 Model A Ford Roadster. She came to my wedding and we still correspond. She is over 100 years old.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I learned there to give challenges my best shot. I still tell myself and others “If I gave it my best shot, what more could I’ve done?” Remembering that I have no regrets.
Comments: Luther College and Decorah are one of the top places in my heart. I have a very soft spot in my heart for Luther and its people, especially the great Class of '63! I learned to lean on Jesus when I was a student at Luther. That has helped me all my life. I share my faith with my kids, grandkids and friends too. One of my little granddaughters said to me when I was tucking them into bed, “Grandma Judy, you sure talk a lot about Jesus.” I took it as a compliment! She could’ve said worse than that!
75
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Ron Miller
Spouse Name: Diane
Address: 2801 E. P. True Parkway #402, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-267-0295
Cell Phone: 515-250-2763
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: BA Education, Social Science and Political Science
Advanced Degree: MA Iowa State University/Educational Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher/Administrator: 32 years in MN and IA; 2 years with GMAC; 4 years with Image Sport; and 10 years with Quester Research
Retirement Date: December 2010
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Adams, MN; Eagle Grove, IA; Shenandoah, IA; Webster City, IA; West Des Moines, IA
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Empathy towards others and their needs.
76
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gretchen Looft Moen
Spouse Name: Charles Moen
Address: 9503 W. Hidden Valley Circle, Sun City, AZ 85351
Phone: 623-544-5729
Cell Phone: 623-693-1150
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: German, Biology; minors in Latin, Secondary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Middle school and high school German and Latin teacher
Retirement Date: June 1999
Number of Children: two sons
Number of Grandchildren: one granddaughter
Places lived since graduation: Neenah, WI; La Crosse, WI; Sun City West, AZ; Sun City, AZ
Favorite College Memory: This may not be a favorite memory, but the night the C.K. Preus Gymnasium burned does come to mind.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Barbara Bahe; Dr. O.W. Qualley; Ruth Mostrom; their dedication to their profession, their enthusiasm for their subject, and their encouragement of students inspired me in my career choice.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: The ability to better cope with whatever life brings.
Comments: The liberal arts education I received, the people I met (including my husband), and the experiences I had at Luther broadened my world and made my life more enjoyable.
77
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Joann (Runnestrand) Mullholland
Address: 305 S. Chestnut Ave., Apt. 302, Marshfield, WI 54449
Cell Phone: 715-384-4821
College Major: Teaching
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught school for 18 years
Current Work (if any): Retired
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: 8
78
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Andrea Cowles Nelson
Spouse Name: Jerry Nelson
Phone: 952-472-6086
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: German, Norwegian, English
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Retired German teacher
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 7
Places lived since graduation: Albert Lea, MN; Wittenberg, WI; Mound, MN
Favorite College Memory: Definitely not my favorite, but certainly most indelible, was the night the gym burned down. My favorite is meeting my husband-to-be (though I certainly didn’t know it then) on the first evening of freshman orientation.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Marie Skramstad; she was an excellent teacher who led me to love all things Norwegian.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: A good start at learning both Norwegian and German and the organ lessons led to a profitable sideline over the years to supplement my teaching jobs.
Comments: I love reading about the professions and accomplishments of our classmates and smile when I think of those of us who were perhaps considered “scamps” or perhaps (in Dean Lionberger’s opinion) “unlikely to succeed” and read that every single one became productive, contributors to their professions, families, and communities. It does make one grin.
79
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Donna Jameson Nelson
Spouse Name: Keith Nelson
Address: 11130 E. Elmhurst Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Phone: 480-802-7330
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Favorite College Memory: Nordic Choir
80
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Keith Nelson
Spouse Name: Donna Jameson Nelson
Address: 11130 E. Elmhurst Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
Phone: 480-802-7330
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music
Advanced Degree: Master of Arts
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
81
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Mary J. Gaarder Nielsen
Spouse Name: Kenneth A. Nielsen
Address: 3988 Guilford Ct. NW, Lilburn, GA 30047
Phone: 770-717-7842
Cell Phone: 404-509-1746
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music and German
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher; Editor of Tech Info with US Atomic Energy Commission; Realtor
Current Work (if any): Real Estate
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Ames, IA; Lakeland, FL; Seminole, FL; Lilburn, GA
Favorite College Memory: Nordic-Choir with Weston Noble; German with Dr. Bahe; Sigma Alpha Phi; Campus House
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble and Barbara Bahe. For Mr. Noble, artistic excellence and sense of humor. Dr. Bahe for making German real and interesting.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to learn, branching out in new fields, organization, and learning about myself.
Comments: Luther will always be dear to me for its excellence, for all the wonderful people I met, and the opportunities I was given.
82
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Dr. David A. Nuesse
Spouse Name: Patricia M. (Finanger) Nuesse
Address: 399 Heather Ct., Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: 715-834-8086
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Mathematics and Physics
Advanced Degree: M.A.T.-Mathematics, 1965, Vanderbilt University; Ph.D. - Mathematics, 1972, George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Professor and Chair of Department of Computer Science and Professor of Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Visiting Professor of Computer Engineering at Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
Retirement Date: 2001
Current Work (if any): American Red Cross volunteer: National Deployment: Disaster Assessment, Disaster Services Technology, Mass Care – Sheltering; Regional: Disaster Assessment Supervisor, Disaster Action Team Supervisor, Instructor
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Nashville, TN; Eau Claire, WI; Izmir, Turkey
Favorite College Memory: Christmas at Luther – Messiah; Mabe's pizza; Preus Gym fire - sadness for loss, but spring board for future campus growth; WIMI brother's friendships.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Mrs. Betty Finanger – my future (at that time) mother-in-law and my "second mother". Truly a kind, caring, and generous person. Dr. Herbert Rebasso who taught me the dedication and scholarship needed to continue my studies in mathematics. Dr. Kent Finanger (at that time my future brother-in-law) and wife Lucia for their friendship and Sunday dinners (my babysitting "payment").
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Scholarship, appreciation of the arts, and solid liberal arts education.
83
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Carson Ode
Spouse Name: Connie
Address: 2706 Glenwood Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
Cell Phone: 515-280-1916
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Art Education
Advanced Degree: Studied at Art Institute of Pittsburg
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Freelance graphic designer, illustrator, writer
Retirement Date: Yet to come
Current Work (if any): Writing and publishing books
Number of Children: 5
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Minneapolis and Owatonna, MN; Porterville, CA; and Des Moines, IA
Favorite College Memory: Finally making the starting team in football my senior year and playing for the colorful Edsel Schweizer. And finally getting up the courage to ask a girl for a date after two years of college and two years in the U.S. Army. She accepted.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Orville Running; I was raw material as an artist but I could draw well. I thought I could get by on my talent but quickly learned that talent contributes only 10% to success. Mr. Running was great help working on the other 90%.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: The most valuable skill taught at Luther was how to live a balanced life based on faith – giving equal weight to developing career skills and quality of life skills.
Comments: Go Norse!
84
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Carol Hoeg Oliver
Address: 7415 Amherst, University City, MO 63130
Phone: 314-862-5671
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English and French
Advanced Degree: PhD in English
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: College teaching – St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Retirement Date: Not yet
Current Work (if any): Still teaching
Number of Children: 3
Places lived since graduation: Urbana, IL; St. Louis MO
Favorite College Memory: I worked on Chips and in that connection got to be the one who told Julie Gryting Brende that she was Homecoming queen. She rushed to the piano and pounded out her joy.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Bale, Bjerkness, Jenson, and Nelson (in alphabetical order). They cared and they stretched me.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Skills: in writing and analyzing. Attitudes: that one can live “in the world but not of it.”
Comments: I’ve just compiled a biography of my mother, Laura Hjelle Hoeg, rosemaler and “nisse lady.” I’ve titled it, The Curve of Her Life, partly because her art had curves, but largely because as I grow older myself I’ve begun to see how lives have an arc to them.
85
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: David Olsen
Spouse Name: Muriel (Bigler) Olsen
Address: 2172 E. Hecla Dr., Unit A, Louisville, CO 80027
Cell Phone: 209-777-4910
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Chemistry
Advanced Degree: Master of Natural Science, Chemistry, 1966, from University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Chemistry/Astronomy Professor; High School – Augustana Academy, Canton, SD – 3 years; Iowa Lakes Community College – 2 years; Merced (CA) Community College – 35 yrs.
Retirement Date: January 24, 2003
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: None (yet, but hopeful!)
Places lived since graduation: Canton, SD (3 yrs.); Vermillion, SD (1 yr.); Estherville, IA (2 yrs.); Merced, CA (44 yrs.); Louisville, CO (2 weeks!)
Favorite College Memory: Dr. Docken’s freshman chemistry class; not a favorite, but highly memorable: the burning of the C.K. Preus Gymnasium, Halloween eve, which changed the focus/venue for Luther Norsemen Basketball for the balance of my Luther years. I appreciate the opportunity provided to participate in four years of athletics; track and field with Coach Finanger, basketball with Coach Pete and cross-country with Coach Nelson. Their focus on inclusion of all athletes kept me involved and active. I'm still running a bit today!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Adrian Docken, Dr. Emil Miller (Physics), and Dr. George Knutson were all a part of my training to teach science with classroom educational demonstrations based approaches, allowing students the "ah-ha" moment of discovery in their science experience. My 40 years of science teaching greatly benefited resulting in student success.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I was well prepared at Luther to begin a career in science education. Looking back over my years of teaching I can't imagine a pathway that would have provided a more rewarding career. I gained an appreciation of thinking from a scientific perspective leading toward a career of science teaching and honoring student dedication to the rigors of science studies.
Comments: Athletic activities at Luther led to an active lifestyle – basketball, running and outdoor activities, completing 10 marathons events!
86
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Richard John Pederson
Spouse Name: Sandra Pederson
Address: 3303 Darcy Dr. NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-536-9640
Cell Phone: 507-269-9594
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: BA, Luther; MA, Mankato SV; 6 yr. Winona St.
Advanced Degree: School Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher; Coaching; H.S. Principal; Athletic Director; Supt. of Schools
Retirement Date: 1998
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Eyota, MN; Elgin, MN; Rochester, MN
Favorite College Memory: Making new friends and enjoying the Luther experiences.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to speak to groups of people.
87
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gary C. Peterson
Spouse Name: Patricia Berge Peterson
Address: 201 3rd Ave SW, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Phone: 712-335-4865
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History
Retirement Date: July 1, 2002
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: Austin, MN; Pocahontas, IA
88
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Mary Preus
Spouse Name: Jonathan Preus '61
Address: 1723 Carl St., St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone: 651-649-1966
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Latin
Advanced Degree: M.A. Classics, Harvard '64; Ph.D. Classics, U of MN '83
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher of languages since 1964, mostly Greek and Latin, and mostly at college and seminary level. Also taught Latin to grades 7-8 for 7 years; Swahili at U of MN and tutoring off and on; a little high-school French and Norwegian off and on.
Retirement Date: 2006
Current Work (if any): Playing (with Jom) in more music groups – a senior band, a community orchestra, a woodwind quintet, a mixed quintet, "Stringwinds"; church music around the Twin Cities.
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Tanzania 1964-66 and 74-77; Nigeria 1990-98 (13 years in Africa as seminary teachers); SD 19676-73; Minneapolis, MN 1979-90; St Paul, MN 1998-present.
Favorite College Memory: 1. At 7:58 we hear Qualley's rapid footsteps clicking down the hall of Main. He bursts in the door, slams down his briefcase, whips off his glasses and chews on the bow, and barks: "Hanson! What are the principal parts of erxomai?" [supply the appropriate name; you know who you are.] 2. We reach the last sustained 5/7 chord of the Messiah and wait breathlessly in the silence before the final cadence. Is this the moment when Weston will ascend, arms upraised, to his place in the heavenly choir?
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr Qualley, Weston Noble, (see above memories), Robert Jenson – the only teacher I've ever had who spoke always in complete eloquent paragraphs.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Intelligent playing of and listening to music. Firm foundation in languages, history, literature, philosophy, and theology.
Comments: My Luther friendships are firm for a lifetime.
89
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Joanne (Hendrickson) Reaman
Spouse Name: Terry Reaman (deceased)
Address: P.O. Box 813, 83 Jane Young Rd., Webster City, IA 50595
Phone: 515-832-2338
Cell Phone: 515-835-1308
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary School Teacher: 3rd and 4th grade, also remedial reading.
Retirement Date: 1981
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Iowa Falls, IA; Denison, IA; Webster City, IA
Favorite College Memory: I always looked forward to playing violin in the Messiah concerts. That, plus singing in the concert choir for two years were very thrilling for me!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Helen Strand encouraged us to be better than average teachers. Professor Noble was a wonderful Christian witness and provided the opportunity to experience, for me, a once-in-a-lifetime musically emotional happening through the choir.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I believe Luther gave me the confidence to strive to do jobs, projects, and leadership roles I perhaps may not have done. I have tried to create a great classroom and encourage uplifting musical experiences through English handbells.
90
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Yvonne Annette Regnier (deceased 1992)
Spouse Name: Ralph Butzow
Address: 2038 E 300 North Road, Wellington IL 60973
Phone: 815-984-3712
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Jr. High Teacher/Homemaker
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Mostly in East Central Illinois
91
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Linda Maureen Lee Rice
Spouse Name: Norman Richard Rice
Address: 756 Decorah Lane, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651-200-3600
Cell Phone: 701-570-0406
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Actress
Retirement Date: 1987
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Winnetka, Palatine and Rolling Meadows, IL; West Hills, CA; Orlando, FL; Mesa, AZ; Ray, ND and Mendota Heights
Favorite College Memory: Meeting Norm
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Ms. Bernsten...She made me work harder than any other instructor in my life.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: My work ethic.
92
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jane I. Butler Riddiough
Spouse Name: Reese N. Riddiough
Address: 1020 David Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone: 805-937-5241
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: 3rd and 4th grade teacher
Retirement Date: 1972
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Dundee, IL; Sacramento, CA; Livermore, CA; Santa Maria, CA
93
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gary Ringen
Spouse Name: Jill Ringen
Address: 907 Arthur Street, Darlington, WI 53530
Phone: 608-776-2430
Cell Phone: 608-482-3789
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Physical Education
Advanced Degree: MA Physical Education – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher/coach (1963-1985); Insurance Sales (1985-2001)
Retirement Date: August 2001
Current Work (if any): Coach high school girls golf – 8 years
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Started teaching at Darlington fall of 1963 and lived there since then
Favorite College Memory: Playing football for the Norse and RAKEOP friends.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Kent Finanger; he was very enthusiastic and a great example to follow.
94
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Darryl Rue
Spouse Name: Joan Rue
Address: 402 Cedar Oak Ct., St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-978-9581
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business Administration
Advanced Degree: Civil Eng. (Earth Sciences)
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Defense Mapping Agency (1963-96); Cartographer/Physical Scientist St. Louis Cardinals/Sportservice – POS Auditor (1997-2011)
Retirement Date: 1996
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: St. Louis, MO; St. Peters, MO
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Math
95
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gordon Sando
Spouse Name: Joan Peterson Sando
Address: 2022 High Mesa Dr., Henderson, NV, 89012; 5580 Traffic Way Unit 8, Atascadero, CA
Phone: 702-435-1537
Cell Phone: 702-883-0871
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: History
Advanced Degree: Master-Educational Psychology, California University-Northridge, 1967
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher, Saugus CA; Teacher, LA Unified; Principal, Lancaster CA; Principal, Lone Pine CA, Glendale; CA, and Superintendent, Cayucos Elementary School District; Owner- operator El Camino full service carwash 1982-1995 in Atascadero CA
Retirement Date: 1995
Number of Children: 2 sons: Dale and Jason
Number of Grandchildren: 3: Jared, Jalen, and Maile
Places lived since graduation: West Los Angeles, Granada Hills, Lone Pine, Lancaster, and Atascadero, CA; Henderson, NV
Favorite College Memory: Football games and sporting events; chose to have the Dave Brubeck Quartet appear at Luther; lost the most money sadly for Kappa Phi Tau.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): History professor from CA who taught at summer school; really brought history to life.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to read critically and to take in more information before jumping to conclusions.
Comments: Really enjoyed the setting and the students. My father came to visit once and we went to Pip Qualley’s for lunch, as my dad was one of his favorite students.
96
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sandra (Wainwright) Sayko
Spouse Name: Joseph M. Sayko
Address: 144 W. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-620-0696
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Women’s Physical Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Secondary Education Teacher and the grandmother the grandchildren will never forget!
Retirement Date: 1996
Number of Children: 2 daughters (1 Luther graduate ’93)
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Dale City, VA and now Frederick, MD
Favorite College Memory: My dear roommates and now many friends for life.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Bale who made me promise not to try to major in literature. I thought ‘old English’ was Norwegian or something!
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: To be an honest Christian woman who always helped along the way.
Comments: It is great to be together and greater yet that my earrings still fit after all these years.
97
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Brian Schelling
Spouse Name: Karen
Address: 5824 Lowry Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-282-3187
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Math
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Computer programmer, IBM Corporation
Retirement Date: 1993
Current Work (if any): Consulting, IBM Corporation
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Omaha, NE; Newport News, VA; Tokyo, Japan; Anchorage, AK; Thousand Oaks, CA; Denver, CO; Gaithersburg, MD; Rochester, MN
98
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Richard Sumner Scherubel
Spouse Name: Marsha Kay Johnson ('64)
Address: 6502 N Bellefontaine Ave., Gladstone, MO 64119
Phone: 816-455-0812
Cell Phone: 816-225-7022
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Art
Advanced Degree: MA, Art
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Artist, art teacher, art history instructor, and picture framer
Retirement Date: 2003
Current Work (if any): Church office volunteer
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Iowa City, IA; Richmond, KY; Cedar Rapids, IA; Chicago, IL; St. Joseph, MO; Gladstone, MO (hoping to move to NC soon)
Favorite College Memory: 1961 Concert Band Tour of Norway and Europe, all of it, followed by the gym fire and loss of music dept. instruments, etc.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble, Orville Running, and Robert Jensen were exemplars of dedication to excellence.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Writing.
Comments: Luther provided the grounding in basic knowledge and experiences that allowed me to grow in knowledge and ability in grad school and beyond.
99
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: John E. Schwenn
Spouse Name: Catherine A. Schwenn
Address: N1073 Bonner Dr., Walworth, WI 53184
Phone: 262-275-3904
Cell Phone: 262-215-3288
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Biology
Advanced Degree: MS Curriculum and Instruction – Biology
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: High School Biology and Health teacher for 33 years; coached track and cross county
Retirement Date: 1997
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Greeley, CO; Stockton, IL; Walworth, WI
Favorite College Memory: Living in the Pi Sig House (Dean Lionberger's) and finding our way (on foot) back to Decorah at 3:00 a.m. as part of Pi Sig Initiation.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Helena C. Salaverria. Helena was kind and considerate and took a personal interest in her students – worked one-on-one.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Hard work pays off.
100
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Rev. Dale G. Seffrood
Spouse Name: Eunice (Lee) Seffrood '64
Address: 2129 Fox Run, Wheaton, IL 60189
Phone: 630-871-0430
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: Master of Divinity, Luther Seminary (1967)
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Rural Parish Ministry, 1967-1996 (Southeastern Minnesota, North Dakota, and North Central Wisconsin)
Retirement Date: 1996
Number of Children: 3: Paul Seffrood-LC '90; Mary (Seffrood) Milinko-LC '93; and John (St. Olaf)
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: Houston, MN; Berthold, ND; Maddock, ND; Curtiss, WI; Wheaton, IL
Favorite College Memory: Seeing Professor Leland drive up to campus in his old Chevy with the front wheel nearly falling off.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Professor Bale because he was really interested in Shakespeare; Professor Gadiger, my first professor of English, who got me interested in the subject; Professor David Johnson, Sociology, because he broadened my understanding of community.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Literary criticism.
101
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Carolyn Lickfett Seidelmann
Spouse Name: Dan Seidelmann
Address: 5396 Waters Edge Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 952-938-7283
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught kindergarten and second grade; stay at home mom; returned to teaching reading and math in the Title I program as well as reading enrichment
Retirement Date: 2003
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 6
Places lived since graduation: St. Paul, MN; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI; Hastings, MN; Madison, WI; Beloit, WI; Coon Rapids, MN; Minnetonka, MN
Favorite College Memory: Walking across the campus and greeting one another with a “hi” – feeling the friendly atmosphere and excitement of campus life.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Lee Jordahl – who gave meaning to my faith through Dietrich Bonhoffer’s Cost of Discipleship. Dr. Roger Anderson - who was very personable. Many years later when I was on campus he came up to me and called me by name!
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Being at Luther affirmed my values, developed my strengths and provided a direction for my future.
102
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Marcia Sivesind
Address: W9221 Red Feather Dr., Cambridge, WI 53523
Phone: 608-423-3083
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Advanced Degree: M.A., Curriculum and Instruction
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher
Retirement Date: December 31, 2001
Places lived since graduation: Wheaton, IL; Frankfurt, Germany; Karamürsel, Turkey; Tokyo, Japan; Zweibrücken and Sembach, Germany; Cambridge, WI
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Roger Anderson and Helen Strand. Dr. Anderson instilled a love for geography, which I still have. Dr. Strand’s guidance as my advisor was appreciated.
103
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gary Loren Skundberg
Spouse Name: Mary Anne Ericksen Skundberg
Address: 316 Forest St., Kenyon, MN 55946
Phone: 507-789-5853
Cell Phone: 507-271-9863
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Instrumental Music Education
Advanced Degree: Master of Music Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teaching Music: 3 yrs. Coon Rapids, IA; 1/2 yr. Glencoe, MN; 32 yrs. Kenyon, MN
Retirement Date: June 1999
Current Work (if any): Part-time shuttle bus driver in Rochester and travel agent for Ed-Venture Tours in Rochester.
Number of Children: 3 daughters
Number of Grandchildren: 8: 2 boys and 6 girls
Places lived since graduation: Coon Rapids, IA; Glencoe, MN; Westby, WI; Kenyon, MN
Favorite College Memory: Luther College Band Tour to Norway – summer of 1961.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble, Dr. Robert Getchell, and Pastor Jordahl.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Teaching skills and performance on my trombone.
Comments: LUTHER COLLEGE ROCKS!
104
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Mary Anne (Ericksen) Skundberg
Spouse Name: Gary Skundberg
Address: 316 Forest St., Kenyon, MN 55046
Phone: 507-789-5853
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English/German
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher
Retirement Date: June 1999
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: Coon Rapids, IA; Glencoe, MN; Westby, WI; Kenyon, MN
105
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Melvyn C. Smith
Spouse Name: Ingrid Jacobson Smith
Phone: 513-777-6263
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business/Accounting; Education/Spanish
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Mel – Business; Ingrid – Enrolled Agent U.S. Tax Court Tax Practitioner
Retirement Date: Mel – 2006; Ingrid - 2011
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: Los Angeles, CA; Buffalo, NY; Potsdam, NY; West Chester, OH
106
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Robert A. Solberg
Spouse Name: Judith A. Solberg
Address: 3912 Brinkwood Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-270-6074
Cell Phone: 515-490-1078
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Biology
Advanced Degree: Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Clergy – Pastoral Ministry
Retirement Date: July 31, 2007
Current Work (if any): Part-time interim
Number of Children: 4
Number of Grandchildren: 11
Places lived since graduation: Belingwe and Zimbabwe, Africa (2 yrs.); St. Paul, MN (8 yrs.); Madang Province, Papua New Guinea (11 yrs.); Minot, ND (2 yrs.); Des Moines, IA (27 yrs.)
107
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Larry Solomonson
Spouse Name: Aniko Solomonson
Address: 527 2nd Ave. SW, Lutz, FL 33548-4330
Phone: 813-949-3751
Cell Phone: 813-951-0811
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Chemistry
Advanced Degree: PhD (Biochemistry), University of Chicago, 1969
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Borden Chemical Co.,1963-65; Aarhus Univ (Denmark) 1969-70; Max Planck Inst (Berlin) 1970-74; Univ. of Iowa, 1974-76; Univ. South Florida, 1976-2008
Retirement Date: May 2008
Current Work (if any): Professor and Chair Emeritus; Dept of Molecular Medicine, USF College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Glenview, IL; Chicago, IL; Aarhus, Denmark; Berlin, Germany; Iowa City, IA; Lutz, FL
Favorite College Memory: Nordic Choir (esp choir tours); Tri Omega; Intramural sports; friendships/social life.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Adrian Docken (fantastic role model in all respects); Weston Noble (emotional energy).
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Interpersonal skills.
Comments: Luther has had a lasting influence on me.
108
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Sharon Kuehl Stade
Spouse Name: Stan Stade
Address: P.O. Box 385, 401 N. Roosevelt Street, Garnavillo, IA 52049
Phone: 563-964-2224
College Major: Religious Education; endorsement for music education and elementary education major
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary music - 18 years; elementary education – 2 years; and subbing many years. Then retired from teaching to help run a family business. Church choir director and organist - 40 years
Retirement Date: March 2012
Current Work (if any): Church organist and choir director
Number of Children: 1 son
Number of Grandchildren: 1 grandson
Places lived since graduation: I married my high school sweetheart. We farmed several years until my father died suddenly, leaving an oil marketership with Texaco. We began running that company in 1973 and left the farm in 1976 and moved to Garnavillo, Iowa which had been my home since high school days.
Favorite College Memory: Nordic Choir as a freshman; Chapel Choir and my great roomies.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Mr. Noble and Ace Lee – for their life of faith; Mr. Noble for his graciousness, skill of music and his ability to connect faith and music in an unbreakable circle of love. Ace Lee for his joy and excitement of life.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability to see many viewpoints and evaluate those ideas for problem solving. Also, how to express my faith through music.
Comments: I thank God each day that I had the opportunity to attend Luther. I am blessed and hope to be a blessing to others.
109
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Gwen Stanich
Address: 5433 Emerson Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
College Major: Education; Norwegian
Advanced Degree: Masters – Gifted Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher in Rochester, MN
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Rochester, MN; Deerwood, MN; Minneapolis, MN
110
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Keith L. Stenerson
Spouse Name: Jane
Address: 2959 Dunhurst Ct., Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-875-8057
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Business Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Sales, Business Management
Retirement Date: June 2004
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 12
Places lived since graduation: Wausau, WI; Rochester, MN; Janesville, WI; Madison, WI; Grove City, OH
111
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Bob Stenson
Spouse Name: Rhoda
Address: 821 Upper Johnson Cir., St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone: 507-931-1393
Cell Phone: 507-382-9234
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: M. Div., Luther Seminary
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Campus Pastor, Pastor
Retirement Date: August 1, 2004
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: St. Paul, MN; Virginia, MN; Denver, CO; Boulder, CO; Greeley, CO; Hebron, NE; Lincoln, NE; St. Peter, MN
Favorite College Memory: CK Preus Gym fire; WIMI brotherhood; football; basketball; track; socializing in library
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. John Bale and Kent Finanger
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Learning to focus on academics.
112
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jon L. Summers
Spouse Name: Eileen (Tallman) Summers
Address: Summer and Fall: 2885 Knox Ave. S. Unit 506, Minneapolis, MN 55408; Winter and Spring: 174 SW The Pines Dr., Depoe Bay, OR 97341
Phone: 612-444-7223 (MN)
113
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Jeanette Ruth (Wirth) Tobiason
Spouse Name: Dr. Paul H. Tobiason
Address: 23464 Castle Court, Independence, WI 54747
Phone: 715-985-2215
Cell Phone: 715-308-4069
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Music Education and German
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher – Music K-12 and German 7-12; church choir director; organist; piano teacher; pastor’s spouse
Current Work (if any): Organist; choir director; piano teacher
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 8
Places lived since graduation: Sioux Center, IA; St. Paul, MN; LeMars, IA; Janesville, IA; Waterville, IA; Strum, WI; Ottawa, IL; Cameron, WI; Colfax, WI; Independence, WI
Favorite College Memory: Nordic Choir, friends made, meeting my husband, and Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me sung in Brandt East halls. I have sung it to my children and grandchildren.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Weston Noble, Barbara Bahe, and Elliot Wold. They were inspirational teachers and wonderful persons.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Self-confidence, great encouragement received to pass on to others, Christian faith strengthening and nourishment.
Comments: I am grateful that Luther and its staff helped me find ways to pursue my dream of attending college, especially with financial assistance, grants, and scholarships! Mange tusen takk!
114
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Joan (Catlin) Totten
Spouse Name: David Totten
Address: 5390 S. Edinbourgh Dr., New Berlin, WI 53146
Phone: 262-643-8855
Cell Phone: 262-227-2313
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Sociology
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Social worker positions with the American Red Cross, Area Agency on Aging, and Marquette University
Retirement Date: 2007
Current Work (if any): Volunteer positions in the church and community
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; Ft. Riley, KS Army Base; Greendale, WI; Detroit, MI; New Berlin, WI
Favorite College Memory: Singing in the Chapel Choir and participating in Messiah performances.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. David Johnson, Advisor; encouragement; discernment opportunity.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Opportunity to obtain leadership and mentor skills.
Comments: My degree from Luther fostered opportunities for a fulfilling and rewarding career in social work.
115
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Joyce M. (Williams) Treadwell (Jo)
Spouse Name: Charles Thomas Treadwell (Tom)
Address: 1373 Rose Ave., Tipton, IA 52772
Phone: 563-886-6224
College Major: Speech and English
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Educator – 9th grade Speech/English in Davenport; substitute teacher for 15 years at Bennett and Tipton School Districts; In Tipton School District – HS Speech/English teacher – Speech coach (25+ years); Speech judge (50+ years); Curriculum Coordinator; Public Relations Director; ending as a media associate in HS media center
Retirement Date: June 2008
Current Work (if any): Retired/volunteer
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Davenport and farm in the Bennett/Tipton area since 1966
Favorite College Memory: Working on the drama productions and participation in the forensics/speech/debate area.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Helen Bodensteiner – she was one of a kind who always put the person first and was the first to encourage and instruct to help improve.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Ability and confidence to speak before individuals and groups.
116
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Leanne (Bakken) Upward
Spouse Name: Gerald Upward
Address: 209 Sandhurst Drive, Rockton, IL 61072
Phone: 815-624-2919
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Elementary teacher in Beloit and Menomonie, WI; ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher at Blackhawk College, Beloit, WI, and Rockford College, Rockford, IL
Retirement Date: 1999
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
Places lived since graduation: Beloit, Menomonie, and Wausau, WI; and Rockton, IL
Favorite College Memory: Singing in Chapel and Nordic Choirs.
117
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Margaret Berkland Vidmar
Spouse Name: Richard
Address: 328 East 43rd St., Hibbing, MN 55746
Phone: 218-262-1785
Cell Phone: 218-969-9481
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English; History
Advanced Degree: University of Wisconsin-Superior, WI, Media Specialist
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher in public schools; media specialist (librarian)
Retirement Date: June 2010
Current Work (if any): Long term homebound for Hibbing School District.
Number of Children: 1
Places lived since graduation: Elgin, IL; Minnetonka, MN; Hibbing, MN
Favorite College Memory: Too many to list.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Dr. Bale and Dr. Helen Strand. Dr. Strand advised teacher candidates in Student NEA. She was a wonderful woman!
118
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: George Wallman
Spouse Name: Joyce Behren Wallman
Address: 3110 Timberline Circle, Fargo, ND 58104
Cell Phone: 701-212-6913
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Biology BA
Advanced Degree: M.S. Guidance and Counseling; PhD Higher Education Administration
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Retired VP Student Affairs, North Dakota State University
Retirement Date: 12/2006
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 3
Places lived since graduation: Rochelle, IL; Des Plaines, IL; DeKalb, IL; Rolling Meadows, IL; Decorah, IA; East Lansing, MI; Fargo, ND. Winters in California or Arizona
Comments: My wife and I have two chapters of our life with Luther: our college days and the working for Luther in the Admissions Office for nine years. Many of our friends from Luther cover both chapters but having lived in Decorah during the admission’s years we have friends from other classes. In addition, relationships with professors tend to have increased during that second chapter. Phil Reitan was very supportive of me as a student and became a friend during the years we lived in Decorah along with John Tjostem and Dave Roslien.
I came to Luther having had a high school experience in one of Chicago’s public schools. I was not prepared for college but slowly started to emerge as a person who enjoyed the intellectual life and the ability to discern things I studied.
119
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Denis Wemark
Spouse Name: Dianne
Address: 2654 310th Ave., Ridgeway, IA 52165
Phone: 563-737-2259
Cell Phone: 563-379-4125
College Major: Math; Physics minor
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Farmer
Retirement Date: January 1, 2010
Current Work (if any): Spring and fall – Winn. Coop
Number of Children: 5
Number of Grandchildren: 4 and 6 stepgrandchildren
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Kent Finanger; we hunted pheasants together. Great personality.
Comments: Milked cows and traveled 15 miles every morning and evening for 4 ½ years.
120
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Mason (Bob) Werner
Spouse Name: Patty
Address: PO Box 28, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Phone: 623-696-3653
Immediately after graduation, I was drafted but instead enlisted in the Navy, going to Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, then to Navy Diving School in Key West and finishing my training in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb disposal) at Indianhead, Maryland, just south of Washington, D.C.
After that, I worked a short time in medical research, found it boring, taught Chemistry and Physics for 5 years, found it boring and moved on into real estate. I owned a brokerage business in Manitowish Waters for 30 some years and sold out in 2004, just before the crash.
Being retired since 2008, I have spent my time restoring a vintage 1935 Derby Bentley, playing golf and alternating living between Manitowish Waters and Sun City West, Arizona. I am married to a super wife who has been my partner in all things (Patty).
The most vivid memory of Luther is the burn down of the gymnasium/chapel/auditorium.
I will let you in on a few secrets. My fraternity, Tri Omega and I were instrumental in fixing the chimes to play Roll Out the Barrel on April Fool’s Day. There were several of us (nameless) in on that; also the taking of the mock wedding cake from the display case in the Union. It was all in fun.
121
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Robert Jay Weselmann
Spouse Name: Terri L. Reese
Address: 705 12th North, Northwood, IA 50459
Phone: 641-324-2553
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Biology
Advanced Degree: Ecology, Parasitology – Masters +117
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Teacher; photographer; author
Retirement Date: 1995
Current Work (if any): Photographer; author
Number of Children: 2
Places lived since graduation: Northwood, IA; Kenya, Australia; New Zealand, Yellowstone N.P.; Des Moines, IA
Favorite College Memory: Fall in North Iowa
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Kent Finanger – great coach, great person, great educator.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Change will happen.
122
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Adelle Jensen Wills
Spouse Name: John
Address: 3 Nathan Lane N, Apt. 318, Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763-546-5728
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Speech/English
Advanced Degree: Masters of Art, UNI
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Taught English, speech, and drama grades 7-12
Retirement Date: 1998
Number of Children: 1 daughter
Number of Grandchildren: 5: 2 boys and 3 girls
Places lived since graduation: Waverly, IA; Cedar Falls, IA; Yorktown Hgts., NY; Manhattan, NY; Oberursel,Germany; Kuwait; Plymouth, MN
Favorite College Memory: Chapel Choir.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Helen Bodensteiner for her patience; Leslie Rude for even more patience supervising my senior paper.
123
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Shirley Langfald Wilson
Spouse Name: Lee Wilson
Address: 3408 E. 7635 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: 801-943-0341
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: High School English Teacher (in Minnesota and Utah for 25 years)
Retirement Date: 2005
Current Work (if any): Substitute Teacher in several Utah high schools
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Benson and Hastings, MN; Overland Park, KS; Salt Lake City, UT
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Bible Professor Losen because he loved to teach the Bible. He opened my eyes to the richness of God's word.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Appreciation of American literature which spilled over into my teaching of literature.
124
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Janice (Swenson) Wilt
Spouse Name: Gary Wilt
Address: 9935 Main Road, LaPorte City, IA 50651
Phone: 319-342-3060
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Education – Physical Education
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Physical education and health teacher, LaPorte City Community Schools and later substitute at high school level
Current Work (if any): Self-employed farming
Number of Children: 2
Number of Grandchildren: 4
125
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Christina Vignec Winch
Address: 424 E Tallgrass Dr., Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: 920-739-8577
Cell Phone: 920-915-9508
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: English
Advanced Degree: CFP
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Registered Financial Advisor
Current Work (if any): Owner and CEO of Winch Financial
Number of Children: 3
Number of Grandchildren: 2
Places lived since graduation: St. Louis Park, MN; Waupaca, WI; Appleton, WI
Favorite College Memory: Dating all the guys. Hooray!
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Pastor Knute Lee
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: Making friends.
126
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Michael F. Woelffer
Spouse Name: Ann (Fritz) Woelffer
Address: 2670 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364; 103 Sunning Hill Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Chartered Financial Consultant
Retirement Date: 1990
Current Work (if any): Practice Broker
Number of Children: 2 (Brooke and Kirk)
Number of Grandchildren: 5
Places lived since graduation: Mound, MN
Favorite College Memory: Pi Sigs
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): David Johnson
127
LUTHER COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Homecoming – October 5, 2013
Name: Phyllis (Dankers) Yes
Address: 23 SW Boundary Street, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: 503-477-4232
Cell Phone: 503-784-0125
E-Mail: [email protected]
College Major: Elementary Ed; Art
Advanced Degree: Art Education M.A., PhD
Occupation/Profession/Career Path: Professional artist and college art professor
Current Work (if any): Artist
Places lived since graduation: Minneapolis, MN; Corvallis, OR; Fortaleza, Ceara in Brazil; Lincoln City, OR; Portland, OR
Favorite College Memory: Living in Campus House with a wonderful group of young women.
Memorable Professor(s) or Staff Person(s): Pastor Running; he was encouraging and wise.
Most valuable skill or ability acquired at Luther: I learned how to manage my time and I truly loved having a radio program.
128