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ST LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1976 40 YEAR REUNION 09.24.2016 MEMORY BOOK 40 year reunion ST. LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL • CLASS OF 1976 SEE YOU AT THE 50TH OR SOONER! 40 year reunion ST. LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL • CLASS OF 1976 Dear fellow classmates, Forty years ago we graduated from high school to find our way in the world. For the most part we were able to do so because of our experiences together, and with help, love, and support from many of our teachers, our families, and one another. It was a genuine treat for so many of us to be together on September 24, 2016 to reconnect and reminisce. We were sorry to miss many others, but we hope you all enjoy looking at this digital memory book. Take good care of yourselves and stay in touch! We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible again in 2026. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jullie Abelseth Williams David Aberman Occupation: Executive Assistant Occupation: HR & Recruitment Consulting Family: Husband: Dennis; Step-sons: Dennis Jr., Rubin, Family: Married to Carolyn Falk from St. Paul. 3 Kids, Reginald, Quinton; 6 grandchildren Michael-30, Alex-29, Maddie-25. Interests: Movies, ridiculous-TV, gardening, happy hours, Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Being thankful that life, family & friends. all the stupid things we did in High School didn't kill me. Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been fortunate enough to work at General Mills for 25 years and am now starting to plan for retirement. My husband and I hope to work on our bucket list, spend more time with family and friends, and enjoy all the blessings of life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Laura Addington Wertwijn Kerry Adelman __________________________ Occupation: Still flying after all these years Family: Wife : Susan (Olsen Class of '77), 25 years and counting. No kids. Interests: Travel (thanks to Susan), Tennis, Science, Music. Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My job has given me the opportunity to travel the world, and I have seen first hand the sights I only dreamed of seeing while watching TV as a kid. With my wife, and a small group of friends, I've been to all 7 continents, and some non-continents. While I frequently must ___ be dragged back to the airport to get on ANOTHER flight, once we set down, it's always a fascinating journey. I get one of the ____ best office windows in the world, too. Special thanks to B.H., who got me started in the right direction. __ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Lance Ames Gregg Anderson Occupation: Truck driver and plant operations @ CHS Occupation: Truck driver and plant operations @ CHS Family: Son 33 with Grandson 5, Daughter 27 with Granddaughter 4Family: and Grandson Son 33 with8mo Grandson 5, Daughter 27 with Granddaughter 4 and Grandson 8mo Interests: motorcycling, hunting, fishing,camping, ice racing cars Interests: motorcycling, hunting, fishing,camping, ice racing cars Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Happily divorced and I live on a lake in Underwood MN ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Heidi Anderson Kurtz Lori Anderson Mittag __________________________ Occupation: Medical Technologist Occupation: Speech/Language Pathologist Family: Live in Plymouth. Divorced. 2 children: daughter, Family: Husband Dean, 2 Children Stacy (34) and Jenn (32), Sarah, 21 and son, Kevin, 19. 2 grandchildren Interests: Cabin life. Operettas. Scrapbooking. Wine Interests: Traveling, crafts, spending time at the lake and with festivals. my family. Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I went to Moorhead Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Medical State University in Moorhead, MN, received my Bachelors and Technologist, currently working at MedTox Laboratories Masters degrees in Speech/Language Pathology. Married for 36 in New Brighton, MN. years and live in West Fargo, ND. I worked in a private practice and in the West Fargo Schools for the past 35 years, recently ___ retiring this past May. LIfe is good! ____ __ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paul Angell Susanne (Sue) Aretz Bateson Occupation: Chemist Occupation: Wife, Mother, Volunteer Family: Married (Denise); 3 children (Kira, Sara, Mark), Family: Married to Rick Bateson for 31 years. Two girls, Angela 2 grandchildren (Jason, Olivia) 30 and Allissa 28. Gardening, swimming, traveling, rescuing dogs, Interests: After high school I outdoor stuff Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: went to the U of M got a BS in Pschology and Minored in Art. Rick Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I lived and worked Bateson and I got married in Hawaii in 1985. We have two great in many of the upper mid-west states after leaving MN (WI, IN, kids. Angela who is an Architect and Allissa who works in OH, MI) and then ventured to CA in 2007 where I met and Advertising. Allissa just got married this summer. I volunteer with married Denise. I enjoyed meeting and knowing so many "good an exchange program at Mtka High School. We have hosted people" everywhere I resided. My work (chemist) in the pharma/ many exchange students and had the opportunity to travel to bio-pharma industry has been so rewarding being able to bring Europe to visit them and their families. I attend a church in Eden medicines from discovery to market so that people are able to Prairie and I help out in the nursery. I have a dog, she's a four live better lives. I have had some difficult stretches in my journey year old Cavalier who is presently my baby until grandchildren but faith, family, and friends have proven to be invaluable. come along. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cheryl Arneson Smith Penny Ashpole Bergersen __________________________ Occupation: Restaurant Design Project Manager Occupation: Certified Medical Assistant Family: Husband of almost 35 years, two sons, two Family: Sons Maxwell 29, Tanner 22 Daughter in-law Ashley 29 daughters-in-law and one grand-doggy. married to Maxwell. Interests: Seeking the Lord, church, family and friends, Interests: Gardening, I love to Knit and crochet, any thing related music, working out, healthy food. to natural fibers. Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I currently live in Elk River MN. My oldest son, Maxwell is a corrections officer in Anoka, his wife is a Mpls police officer. They are both military police in the Army National Guard. I am waiting for future grand children and hope to be a grandmother some time soon. My ___ youngest son, Tanner just graduated from the U of M and is in his internship as a music therapist , his major. His minor is in ____ Music education. I work in Monticello at Stellis Clinic in the urgent care department. I have some Alpacas and a Llama and I spin __ their fiber to make lovely garments and crafts in my spare time. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Ruth Askegaard Kuroki Kristi Bader Occupation: Craft teacher Mpls Japanese School Occupation: VP Operations Twin Cities Wedding Assn Family: Husband-Kaz-semi retired, son-Kazuta, daughter- Family: Married with a blended family w/5 kids (3 are mine), Mia, 2 naughty cats 5 grandchild and a dog Interests: Consuming Kaz's cooking, friends and family, Interests: Spending time with family, friends and lots of travel nature, culture appreciation Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Met Kaz in art Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I love to travel and school, moved to his home country of Japan barely knowing a some of my most memorable experiences so far would be an thing. There was much to learn. Got some survival tips from African Safari, the Greek Islands, and Turkey. Our 5 kids live in Meredith there & a ride on her motorcycle! The trains made a 5 states (one daughter lives here) so we have some great places car unnecessary. Must have been the 'old days' since we to visit...frequently. Currently, I am in therapy training with our dog relied on maps and kind people when we got lost. Used and hopefully this Dec we will become a Registered team and dictionaries for translation. After moving back, packed up the begin therapy visits. I graduated the U of M in Counseling Psych kids every summer for school in Tokyo where children clean and worked in a variety of settings, then moved into Broadcast their own classrooms & and serve the lunchtime meals. Saw Radio with CBS for 10 years, and for the past 14 years I have some beautiful sights around the world. Looking for new been working in the Wedding Industry with my husband. challenges & hoping for peace & protection for our earth! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Robin Barthel Christianson Elizabeth (Beth) Barton Harrison __________________________ Occupation: Working temp right now Family: Just me, my wonderful husband, & our 2 fascinating feline roommates. Interests: Wide & varied, as usual. Crafting, Renaissance Festival - worked there for 24 yr Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since we gathered 10 yrs ago, we made it to HI a couple times (a favorite place) & we continue following our respective hobbies: Richard, anything ___ electronic; Me, anything creative. Our extended family keeps ____ growing & changing so that is also a lot to keep