Cornerstone Spring 2010 Serving Fremont’s Children Through Philanthropy

Fremont Grad to Address FHS Honorees r. Benjamin Sasse, a 1990 Fremont High School graduate, will Dbe the featured speaker for this year’s Academic Achievement The mission of the Banquet which honors outstanding graduates of Fremont High School Fremont Public School along with their parents and selected faculty mentors. The annual event is sponsored by the Fremont Public School Foundation. Foundation is to Sasse has recently been named as president-elect of Midland support the Fremont Lutheran College in Fremont. Sasse, who has worked as a consultant Public Schools by: to Fortune 500 companies and served numerous roles in the federal government, was most recently U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health and Raising funds to Human Services (HHS). support programs for After graduating from Fremont High School, Sasse attended the enhancement and Harvard, Oxford and St. John’s before receiving his Ph.D. from Yale. enrichment of public He began his career with the Boston Consulting Group, worked with education, which would the Department of Justice and was chief of staff for Congressman Jeff not be possible through Fortenberry. At HHS he led policy, strategic planning and research Dr. Benjamin Sasse local tax funds. across the Department’s 11 operating divisions. He currently teaches public policy at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas. Recognizing excellence in Public Education. FPS Foundation Receives Challenge Grant Enhancing the quality he Fremont Public School Foundation has received notification that it has been chosen to receive a of education for TChallenge Grant from the Fremont Area Community Foundation. In order to receive the grant, the all students. FPS Foundation has until March 15, 2011, to raise $10,000 for an endowment fund with the Community Foundation. Once the $10,000 has been raised, the Community Foundation will match the $10,000, thereby Reinforcing positive creating a $20,000 endowment fund with the Community Foundation. relations within According to Kristine Gale, Executive Director of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, the challenge the community. grant program is intended to encourage selected organizations to create long-term financial stability through the use of endowments that can provide yearly income. The Fremont Public School Foundation Enriching the quality Board of Directors voted at their annual meeting on March 2nd to accept the challenge and move forward of life for the Fremont with fundraising in order to receive the matching funds. Community. From the Executive Director’s Desk s those of us who live in Eastern Nebraska emerge from one of the more trying winters Ain recent memory, there has been plenty of activity to keep us busy and warm. I am pleased to announce that the Alumni Association and FPS Foundation are joining forces to provide a more comprehensive publication for you, our alumni and FPS constituents. Implementing changes took us a little longer than expected to get this issue of Cornerstone to press. But, we hope the format will be one that you will enjoy. We are confident that this new format will allow us to more efficiently and effectively deliver our services to you. Dr. David Pinkall, As we enter into a closer relationship with the Alumni Association, I want to clarify Executive Director for you the purposes of the Alumni Association and the Foundation. Even though the two organizations overlap in some areas, there also are important differences. While the Foundation operates as a separate organization from the Fremont Public Schools, its mission is to support FPS, and direct ties are maintained with FPS. For example, while the Foundation has its own board of directors, they must be approved by the Fremont Board of Education. The bylaws of the Foundation also require at least one current Board of Education member is always on the Foundation Board. In addition, the (continued on page 3) Cornerstone Fremont Public School Foundation Newsletter Build America Bonds Fremont Voters Approve Bond Issue Will Finance 5-6 Center On March 9, Fremont voters approved a general obligation bond federal stimulus program will provide funding for the construction issue that is separate from the Build America Bonds. These bonds will A of a new 5th and 6th grade center for the Fremont Public Schools. provide for a number of District needs, including: Construction of the facility, which will be located near the current 1. Linden Elementary School Middle School, is expected to begin this spring. The target is a fall a. Replace the 1939 two-story building with single-story 2012 opening. Fremont Superintendent Dr. Steve Sexton notes that construction of approximately 15,000 square feet the use of federal funds to erect school facilities is not a new concept. b. Replace the boiler heating system As an example, the original two-story portion of Linden School – c. Finish necessary site development erected in 1939 – is a project of the Public Works Administration 2. Clarmar Elementary School under the Roosevelt administration. The use of Build America Bonds a. Add classrooms, commons and support areas required a majority vote of the Fremont Board of Education, which b. Remodel student services and media center/library areas was accomplished at the January meeting. The project is expected c. Replace the boiler heating system to cost $13.1 million, and the use of Build America Bonds will 3. Fremont High School rebate 35 percent of the interest back to the School District. This a. Add 10 standard classroom spaces saves an estimated $6,000,000 for District taxpayers. b. Add one special education classroom space Sexton emphasizes that it is essential that planning for the 5-6 c. Renovate Family and Consumer Science facilities Center considers and implements requirements for future elementary (formerly Home Economics) and middle school growth. To accommodate growth, the Center d. Add commons and expand cafeteria availability located will result in approximately 15 spaces becoming available at the on northwest side of the high school elementary level. Fifteen spaces also will become available at the 4. Clarmar Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Howard middle school level. Sexton explains that this is a one time immediate Elementary School and Washington Elementary School opportunity. Taking advantage of the Build America Bonds program a. Conclude minor remodel to main entrance areas at these will allow District taxpayers to recover approximately $6,000,000 four locations for safety and security reasons they otherwise would have paid in interest. “This is a source of funds The projected bond requirement for the above stated projects is that will disappear approximately 10 months from now in December. approximately $10.6 million. A levy of 2.3 cents will be needed to So, it is important to take advantage of these savings for the District pay for these bonds, which already is included in the tax levy. Build while they are available,” Sexton said. America Bonds allow districts to levy up to 5.2 cents to pay for construction. Fremont Public Schools will levy 4.7 cents to cover this Golf Tourney project. So, these two actions will require a total levy of 7 cents to Draws Record Turnout pay for the bonds. The increase in the overall levy is expected to be zero, based on current district valuation, estimated construction costs he annual Fremont Public and projected future economic conditions. Presently, 7 cents is levied TSchool Foundation golf that will be assigned to debt service for bond payment, so there is no tourney drew a record projected levy increase. crowd to the Fremont Superintendent Dr. Steve Sexton noted that planning for the projects Golf Club. The 4-person is in progress, and that some renovation and construction will begin scramble, held on July 31st, during the current year, with completion projected for 2012. was played in near perfect weather on a course in near Foundation/Alumni Association perfect condition. First Consolidate Operations and second place prizes Hole #9. were awarded to players in Was it really that warm and green? he Fremont Public School Foundation and Fremont Alumni three flights. The date for TAssociation are consolidating selected operations in order to allow the 2010 Tournament has been set for July 30 at the Fremont Golf both organizations to be more efficient and offer improved services Club. Mark your to FPS Alumni and constituents. The most immediately noticeable calendar now, and change will be the combining of the respective newsletters into one join the fun! For comprehensive newsletter. This edition of Cornerstone represents information call the first effort at a combined newsletter, and for the first time readers the foundation will find Tiger Tracks contained within Cornerstone. This move office at 402-727- will substantially increase the number of people who receive Tiger 3027, or contact Tracks, will provide more broad-based information about current David Pinkall at FPS operations to alumni, and will provide cost savings for both david.pinkall@ organizations. fpsmail.org . Virginia Bader Marshall (class of 1964), past president of the Alumni Association and current treasurer, noted that the consolidation of operations will be a “work in progress as we learn more about how our Golfers prepare for a fun day. organizations can work together to provide great services.” Fremont Public School Foundation Newsletter Cornerstone Foundation to Manage Alumni Scholarship Program he Fremont Public School Foundation has agreed to take over the management of the Fremont Alumni Scholarship Program. The scholarship Tprogram was begun by the class of 1948, and it eventually was extended to include support from all alumni. It has been managed faithfully by Dave Christensen (class of 1948) since its inception, and has grown into an endowment fund of nearly $100,000. It provides scholarship help for needy Fremont High School graduates each year. Christensen has asked for a well-deserved rest after his long and faithful work on this project, and the FPS Foundation and the Fremont Area Community Foundation (where the funds are held) have entered into an agreement that will guarantee that this worth-while program will continue. The FPS Foundation will send mailings under separate cover for the scholarship program and donations will be deposited in the Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation. A selection process has been implemented which meets federal regulations and will continue to be used each year to select recipients for the award. Thank you to the class of 1948 and to Dave Christensen for creating a scholarship program that will continue to serve deserving FHS graduates! Donations to the Alumni Scholarship Program can be sent to the FPS Foundation Office at any time, but they must be specified for the Alumni Scholarship Program.

Creative Teaching Grants Awarded New Members ne of the highlights of the Foundation’s activities this year has Elected to Foundation Board Obeen the selection of the recipients of the Creative Teaching he Fremont Public School Foundation welcomed two new Grants. Fourteen teachers submitted requests for funds to Tboard members at their December meeting. Tom Brune and purchase innovative items or enrichment materials to enhance their Brad Nick were elected by the Foundation Board and approved by instruction. A selection committee representing the Foundation the Fremont Board of Education. Board, the FPS administration, and the Fremont Education Brune is owner of Brune & Associates Certified Public Association reviewed the applications and selected the following Accountants in Fremont. Tom and his wife Sandi have lived in teachers and projects: Mary Robinson, transportation costs for Fremont since 2001, and are parents of two children, Sarah, a adult mentors for blind students; Tammy Rensch, document 2009 graduate of Fremont High School and Jim, an eighth grader th camera for 4 grade class; Jamie Navarette, “playaways” audio at Fremont Middle School. Tom is interested in the Foundation books for the Middle School library; Dan Bax, video flip camera because “I believe the success of a community begins with th for 8 grade English; Jenny Paden, video flip camera for Senior success in the classroom. The school system is one of the most High math; and Tara Pugliese, books to assist parents of children important building blocks for a healthy community.” who stutter. Nick is an attorney with Sidner Law firm, and is a Cedar Bluffs The original funding for the Creative Teaching Grants came native. Except for a three year period while Brad was in law from the memorial donations in honor of former FHS Principal, school, he and his wife Shawn have lived in Fremont since coming Dr. Ken Thomson. As other memorials have been received by the to Fremont to attend Midland College. They are the parents of Foundation, they have been added to this fund to assist quality three children including Gentry, a 2008 Fremont High graduate, instruction in the Fremont schools. The teachers are extremely Ian, a Fremont High junior, and Taryn, a Fremont High freshman. grateful for the opportunity to receive money for projects outside Brad and Shawn feel that their children have received a great the traditional budgets and it is an appropriate way to honor education in the Fremont Public Schools, and Brad sees serving those who dedicated their lives to the teaching profession and the on the Foundation Board as “an opportunity to help insure that the students of Fremont. Fremont Public Schools remain strong and competitive.”

From the Executive Director’s Desk (continued from page 1) Fremont Superintendent of Schools is at all times a non-voting member of the Foundation Board. This results in an organization that is its own entity, but at the same time it is very closely tied to the Fremont Public Schools. It also is noteworthy that the Foundation has its own 501[c]3 status, which allows tax-deductible donations. The Alumni Association is an organization of, by and for Fremont Public School alumni. While the Alumni Association provides support for the schools, its focus is – and should always be – to serve first those who are Fremont Public Schools alums. The Foundation, on the other hand, is directed by its mission, which is quite simply to support the Fremont Public Schools. The result is a broad base of support from individuals and businesses with an interest in seeing the progressive growth of a strong Fremont Public School system. In addition to alumni, major supporters include FPS faculty and staff, parents and Fremont businesses. The Fremont Public School Foundation and Alumni Association are committed to remaining strong advocates of our school system. This mutual interest leads us to believe that our partnership efforts in combining resources will provide excellent and meaningful services for our constituents. Fremont Public Schools 130 E. 9th St Fremont, NE 68025 402-941-1172 [email protected]

Fremont Public School Alumni Association News Dear Alumni, Dear Tigers, We are in the process of collaborating with the Fremont Public School We hope you like this issue of the Tiger Tracks newsletter. Let Foundation. We have been working on this for the past year and are us know if you have any suggestions to make it more enjoyable. really making progress. As Dr. Pinkall stated in his letter to you, we hope We are always looking for story ideas, articles pertaining to this change will be one that you enjoy. Tiger Tracks will now be combined alumni and teachers, and e-mail addresses. with Cornerstone. We, as the Alumni Association, will continue to serve The Alumni Association also assists each class by making our alumni however we can. For example, we will supply class lists for an address list available for each class. Address lists may be reunions, continue Tiger Tracks, support the schools each year with a purchased or pre-printed address labels are available at a nominal donation for their needs and offer annual scholarships to Fremont High fee. Please contact Kathy (Hansen) Soderling at 402-727-8593. graduates. We are looking forward to utilizing the resources of each organization Officers to make us a better and stronger Alumni Association. President ...... Butch McDuffee ’72 Thank you for all your continued support. Vice-President ...... Bob Krafka ’66 Secretary ...... Shirley (Johnson) Angermund ’54 The Fremont Public Schools Alumni Association Treasurer ...... Virginia (Bader) Marshall ’64 Membership Services . . . . . Kathy (Hansen) Soderling ’79 Board Members Shirley (Maxey) Harrah ’52, David Christensen ’48, Election of officers was held November 2009 and the new officers Linda (Kappeler) Goracke ’60, Faith (Johnson) Dunn ’62, took over at the January 2010 meeting. Lucinda (Woods) Brester ’64, Sue Schlieker ’74 President: Butch McDuffee Vice-President: Robert Krafka Secretary: Shirley Angermund What A Deal – Only $15!!! Treasurer: Virginia Bader-Marshall That’s right! For only a $15 annual fee, you can have membership in the Fremont Public School Alumni Association The Board will meet every other month starting with the March 29 The Alumni Association was founded to promote association among alumni of the Fremont School System and its faculty and staff, to promote class reunions and to disseminate meeting. We meet the last Monday of every other month at 7 p.m. in the information on the current activities and needs of the Fremont Schools. old high school building at 9th & Main Streets. We welcome all visitors and would be happy to have you join us on the Board. We always need Please consider joining the Association for the small annual fee of $15. You will receive three newsletters yearly. In addition to the newsletter, we have made donations to activities such more Board members. For further information, contact Virginia Bader- as science trips and purchasing books. We also provide mailing lists for class reunions for Marshall at [email protected] or call 402-719-6294. a nominal fee. For the past several years, we have hosted a dance during John C. Fremont Days. SIGN UP TODAY TO KEEP IN TOUCH! Visit our Web site at: www.connectfremont.org.

Dr. Gerald R. Adams, class of ’64, has published a book titled “Father and Four Daughters.” It includes 40 stories of raising and loving four daughters and learning a lesson from them in every experience. It is an autobiographic account of stories about Adams and his four daughters. He ends the book with a father’s manifesto of what every daughter deserves. It can be found at Amazon.com by checking the bookmark and then typing in his name, Gerald R. Adams.

$15 per alum $225 per alum $25 per couple If anyone has any news to share with the alumni, please send it to Virginia Bader-Marshall at [email protected] or P.O. Box 455, Fremont, NE 68026. Fremont Public School Alumni Association Alumni News

A Web site has been established for Fremont High School Reunion Held alumni at the following address: http://www.alumniclass.com/ th Fremontsrhighschool/ The Fremont High School class of 1959 held its 50 reunion on June 12-13, 2009. The group met Friday evening at Izaak Walton Park for supper and casual time. School alumni can utilize this site to reunite with former classmates and plan class reunions. It is a free Web site. If you need further On Saturday morning, classmates got a guided tour of the former th help, please contact [email protected]. senior high school building at 9 & Main Streets. We were the last class to graduate from that building. For lunch, several had Tastee sandwiches at Nifty 50’s for “old time’s sake.” In the afternoon, some The class of 1939 meets twice a year on the fourth Wednesday of played nine holes of golf, while others gathered at a model home in April and September. Deerfield Acres to renew friendships. Saturday evening, 87 classmates plus spouses enjoyed dinner and a program at the Fremont Golf Club. The class of 1949 meets every month on the second Wednesday for breakfast at the Clarion Lodge (formerly Wilderness Lodge) in Fremont. For further information, contact Norma Vance at 402-727-1784.

The class of 1950 meets every month on the first Saturday at 9 a.m. for breakfast at the Clarion Lodge (formerly Wilderness Lodge) in Fremont. For further information, contact Helen (Henkens) Lannin at 402-721-5101.

The class of 1956 meets every month on the first Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Clarion Lodge (formerly Wilderness Lodge) in Fremont. If interested, please join us.

The class of 1959 meets on the third Friday of April and the third Wedding Celebrations Friday of September at 6 p.m. at the Rawhide in North Bend. For 1970s further information, contact Karolyn (Westphalen) Sherman at Dale R Mauer, ’70 & Carmen D Larson, ’81, Hooper, Ne 7/6/09 Deborah M Johnson ’74 & Joseph E. Rhea, Louisville, KY 9/12/09 402-721-7681 or e-mail [email protected]. 1980s Tammi Smith ’87 & Paul Hartsfield, Barton, AR 6/28/08 Julie (Johnson) Ritthaler ’82 & Tom Kindler ’85, Fremont, NE 8/22/09 The class of 1964 meets every month on the first Saturday at 9 Shawn Stewart ’88 & Shannon Taylor, Fremont, NE 3/4/08 a.m. for breakfast at the Outpost Grill (formerly Wilderness Lodge). 1990s For further information, contact Virginia Bader-Marshall at Patricia Snover ’90 & Stuart Everett, Dallas, TX 7/18/08 Stephanie L. Peterson, ’90 & David J. Stanzel, Fremont, NE 8/15/09 402-719-6294 or e-mail [email protected]. Brock Thornburg ’93 & Laura Curry, Omaha, NE 5/24/09 Kari Johnson ’97 & Jeff Perry ’94, Fremont, NE 11/15/08

th Angela Pannier ’95 & Kris Williams ’95, Fremont, NE 6/13/09 50 Reunion for Class of 1960 Lindsay Schloemer ’95 & Mike Kehm, Lincoln, NE 5/9/09 Check out our Web site at www.fremont60.com for all events. John Greunke ’96 & Abby Kelsey, Avon, IN 5/2/09 For further information, contact Class of ’60, Barb Clapper, 2543 Greg Krafka ’97 & Hsing Yun Chanel Wang, Taipei, Taiwan 5/25/09 rd Sheila Phillippe ’97 & Jason Meyer ’99, Fremont, NE 8/1/09 East 3 St., Fremont, NE 68025. Deadline is May 1. Randy Vanek ’97 & Jamie Jensen, Fremont, NE 10/11/08 Mitch Baugh ’98 & Laura Royer, Chicago, IL 10/25/08 th Katherine Timperley ’99 & Noah Mock ’99, Portland OR 9/5/09 45 Reunion for Class of 1965 2000s Dates: Aug. 20-21 Kate Larson ’01 & Kyle Baker, Fremont, NE 10/11/09 For further information, contact Verna Homa, 2725 E. Day Dr., James Warren ’01 & Abigail Biondo, Kansas City, MO 10/18/08 Jeremy C Gierke ’02 & Jennifer E Hanson, Omaha, NE 10/25/08 Fremont, NE 68025, 402-721-2581 or Carolyn Welander, 310 N. Hillary E Kruger ’02 & Kevin Kildare, Seward, NE 7/5/09 Christy, Fremont, NE 68025, 402-727-1272. Jeremie Steinbach ’02 & Trisha Petrzelka, Fremont, NE 8/8/09 Jeffrey Peterson ’02 & Paula Weddel, Laurel, NE 9/6/08 Dustin Pittack 03 & Tabatha Schilling, Lincoln, NE 7/25/09 30th Reunion for Class of 1980 Jennifer Stewart ’04 & Joseph Boeshans, Laurel, MT 6/14/09 Date: July 2 Chelsea Bloom ’04 & Nathan Anderson ’04, Lincoln, NE 8/1/09 Sarah Holzerland ’04 & Joshua Finley, Omaha, NE 12/20/08 For further information, contact Michelle Olmstead at molmstead@ Michelle Cleary ’04 & Dustin Thompson ’05, Kearney, NE 10/0/08 cox.net Jordan Adams ’05 & Jessie Thompson, Glendale AZ 7/25/09 Chris Menn ’05 & Heather Devine, Fremont, NE 9/19/09 Breanna Wearden ’07 & Tyler Hitchler ’07, Lincoln, NE 7/26/09 20th Reunion for Class of 1990 YEAR UNKNOWN Check out the Web site at http://classreport.org/usa/ne/fremont/ Kerry Frey & David Greunke, Bennington, NE 8/29/09 fhs/1990 Molly King & TJ Bird, Omaha, NE 4/24/09 Donna (Howard) Clementi & Jack A Boysen, Fremont, NE 6/13/09 For further information, contact Tina (Mueller) Schmidt The Honor Roll Fremont Public School Alumni Association 1929 1944 - cont. 1949 - cont. 1953 - cont. 1970 - cont. Beatrice Dunn-Cady Paul E. Larson Roger Brayton Class of 1953 Russ Dowty 1931 Genene Jensen-Lewis Rodney Farmer 1954 Kenneth Gibson Robert Eggers Ronald D. Lewis Jacqueline A. Henkel Curt Cardwell 1971 1932 Charles E. Martin Henry Iske George W. Peterson Linda Chapman Elaine Lucas-Raichle Arlys J. Oeltjen Roland Jensen Class of 1954 Janet Koski George Mendenhall Bob Piercy Lois Gilmore-Kirkman 1955 Danny Marshall 1933 Burnell Furstenau Joan C. Lamb Virginia Acker 1972 Georgianne Kent Dar Reeson Barbara Stewart-Lanning Larry Briggs 1973 George Mercer Denny Reeson IMO Jim Stewart Iris Doksansky Diane Christensen-Hillis M. C. Diedricks Tobert Stephenson IMO Bill Shanahan Sylvia (Cherry) Gocken Patricia Wilson 1934 Dennis Zakovec Alice (Johnson) Lubker Carl Gruenke Dr Ann Meyer-Woerth Joan Spangler-Bancel Class of 1944 Madelyn Palmer Richard Haubensak 1974 Marie Christensen-Robb 1945 Richard C. Paschal Elaine Hilgenkamp 1975 Class of ’34 Mary E. Coutts Gaylen Patten Allen Hoffman Tom Christensen 1935 Preston Hancock David Reckard David Merrick Rick Gaeth Jeanne Clark Ronald Lewis Susanna Rice Robert D. Moomey Pamela Sue Leeper Evelyn Jensen-Jorgensen Colleen A Peterson Betty Rowe Carolyn Johnson 1976 1936 Class of ‘45 Robert Schulz Sharon Robertson 1977 Jackson Lee 1946 Harry Stevens Jr. Douglas Smith Jeff Christensen 1937 Dr. Bob Coutts Silvia Krasne-Tillman Sue Gritxmacher-Stitt Jane Eberspacher-Flanagan Frances Best Dr William B. Eaton John W. Turner Ruth Teebken 1978 Norma Kull Petersen Marcia Gabrukiewicz Norma Salazar-Vance Barbara Vandventer Scott Kirchman 1938 Delores Furstenau Larson Marilyn Vonderlage James Van Gerpen 1979 Dorothy Growcock J. Vern McKenzie Jane Wall Don Wobig Tim Brown 1939 Tom Milliken Beverly Pearson- Weiman 1956 1980 Willard ‘Eugene’ Cameron Alyce Green-Smith Helen Switzer-Wengert John E. Edloff Ann Jugler-Coles Challis ‘Bud’ Cregar Bill Smith Sharon Carpenter-Yearly Enlowe E. Hevner Nancy Brugh-Christensen Dennis Gaeth Vernon Scoville 1950 Rev Lloyd Hoover IMO Rose & Warren Brugh Ardeth Haurigan 1947 N. Dwain Acker Class of 1956 Jim Haskins Mildred Otte Plyllis Belak Ruth Albright 1957 1981 1940 Dale Echtenkamp Bill A. Johnson William Halva William Lamberty D. Joan Draemel Floyd Richardson Dorothy Keiser 1958 Laura Nielsen IMO Rose Brugh Mary Jane Richardson Helen Henkens-Lanin Lyman Heine 1982 1941 Mary Riegel Charles May Diane Christensen-Hough John Christensen Ray E. Carlson 1948 Dean Nevius Nannette (Richter) Morris Todd Narter Don Churchill Jean Pelley-Bay Richard Pulley 1959 Bryan Siebler Dr. Lloyd Diedrichsen Dale Bennett Ronald Rasmussen 1960 1983 Eloise Livingston Heaton Betty Jane Pelley-Bloch Donald Schenzel Stephen Honey Julie Line-Bailey William Nelson Dean Brunmeier Phyllis Andersen-Vitamvos Richard Klabunde 1984 Margaret Oltmer Joan Grant-Bruner Class of 1950 Robert Schmidt Jenny Tucker-Christensen 1942 David Christensen 1951 1961 1987 Elna Fowler Carrol Dahl Merle D. Anderson Sondra Meistrell-Upham Michael J. Spray Patricia Marvin MaryEllen Anderson-Davis Gail Bader 1962 Jennifer Bergman Rex Monahan Betty Schnabel-Donovan Wayne Bishop Faith Dunn Wynn Bergman Patricia Marvin Jack Engel Patsy Blanchard Leonard Nielsen 1998 Kathryn Legge-Tegt JoAnn McKennan- Engel Dale Bokowski David Roh Chad Seitz Robert Tegt Kay Carlson-Gramlich Marilyn Burback Judy Roh Jean Joe Elizabeth Roessler-Griffin Melvin Burback 1963 Alumni Association Betty Launer-Walkenhorst Edythe Patmatier-Grobe Barbara Carlson Lloyd Brooks Scholarship Funds IMO Paul Launer Marcella Sexton-Hansen CynthiaMurphy- Christensen Dale E. Huff J.C. Fremont Dance Class of 1942 John Hausner Raymond Clement Carol Thompson 1943 Lyle Hoffman Dorothy VanGerpen-Davidson 1964 Unknown Class Douglas Adams Ruth Rasmussen-Karter Mary Lou Echtenkamp Karen Griffin-Boyer Marian Andersen Mary Culp Eldean Breeze-Kechely Dr John Greene Mary Nelson Eloise Carter Carol Mosier Menze-Drumond Audrey Lewis-Larsen Kenneth Hoffman George Peterson Joyce Newman Keim Dick Larsen Bonnie Reimers-Hula Harriet Peterson Non-Alumni Donors Wayne Keim SusanneEastergard-Lefever Robert Hula Polly Streenz Nebraska Community Carol Menze Marjorie Hahn-Lewis Dr. Howard Muller Juanita Wilson Scholarship Program Nanette (Sampter) Missel William Malmberg Mary A. Nevius 1965 Robert Hillis Wm N. Nelson Sr Patricia Miller Robert E. Peterson David Dunn Joyce Ball Class of 1943 R. J. Bob Peterson Alan Wymore-Reeh Carol Barnes-Nielsen Cleo Bracket Class of ’43 in Honor of Mel Schwanke Patricia Wallace Peterson Arlene Reeh James Lee Richter Gloiann Cerny 1944 Dr. Lee Pulley Julie Yost-Roach Spencer Wedberg Marjorie Danner Douglas Adams Betty Peterson-Roberts Neil Schilke 1966 Elizabeth Hall Margaret Ann Adams John Rinde Vern Smith Sandra Pedersen Becky Audrey Lefler IMO John Stout Bob Rump Donald Sorby Walter W. Becky II Bill Martin Doris Peterson-Anthony Jim Schenzel Betty C. Stoll Lon R. Miley Sandra Martin Loma Bales Leo Schmidt Jessie Waterman Bob Rhodes Eloise O”Connor Jim Bokowski June Degraw-Scoville Ramon Waterman Phyllis E. Rhodes Carol Perkins Roberta Zorn-Cusick Leonard Sell Class of 1951 1967 Constance Perkins Lisle Dirrim Donald Shada 1952 Paula Tiegler-Baack Arlene & Oscar Saenz Edith Dundon Patricia Hasson Smith Brooke Anson 1968 Ann Welander Dale W Ellison Charles Thew Dr. Darrel DeGraw Betty Brooks Jaque Welander Doris (Rinde) Eckert Bob Vance Billy Croft-Grace Dewaine Ellis Marvin Welander Everett French Betty Hanson-Vondenkamp James Wengert Randall Emry IMO Warren & Rose Brugh James R. Hanson Barbara Zehr-Yost 1953 1969 Rose Brugh Estate Marjory Hanson 1949 Mary Adams Gregory Buch Mary Pat Brugh Donkin Mary Lou Hespen Gerald Bartels Delores Bang 1970 Elisabeth Brugh Laugen Mary Lou Keyser Jacquelyn M. Bishop Bonnie Jean (Dodge) Molina Keith Chapman Phyliss Johnston-Lahrs Ruth Shannon-Blank Richard Peterson Patricia Dowty Known Deceased in Italics Fremont Public School Alumni Association Alumni Association Class Contacts

’28 ’72 Lori Dunn ...... 1046 Iowa Ct • 402-721-3421 ’29 ’73 Jan (Pettit) Gray ...... 1285 Co. Rd. F ’30 Lois Anne (Douglas) Julian ...... 1310 E 9th • 402-721-3504 Scribner, NE 68057 ’31 No Class Contact ’74 Mike Mohr ...... 2339 E. 20th ’32 Mary Knoell ...... PO Box 169 • 402-727-6322 Jill (Isaacson) Adler ...... 1335 Colson Ave. ’33 No Class Contact ’75 Luann (Mohrhouser) Vogel ...... 1260 Woodlawn Dr. ’34 No Class Contact ’76 Julie (Evans) Navarrette ...... 2020 East 12th ’35 No Class Contact ’77 Charlotte (Nielsen) Young ...... 810 W. 1st ‘36 No Class Contact ’78 Craig Ronhovde ...... PO Box 412 68026 ’37 Mary Burmester ...... 2311 Teakwood Dr. • 402-727-6393 ’79 Diane (Clark) Brown ...... 1130 East 6th ’38 Kenneth Fowler ...... 301 S Spring #103 ’80 Michelle (Evert) Olmstead ...... 1355 S. 157TH Ct. Apt 107 Independence MO 64050-3658 Omaha, NE 68130 ’39 Mildred (Gocken) Kirchmann ...... 1050 N Somers • 402-727-1629 ’81 Mark Ankerson ...... 250 N. Maple ’40 Marjorie (Madsen) Widman ...... 1510 East 19th ’82 Shawn (Millie) Bridgman ...... 2748 Brentwood Dr ’41 Harvey Jensen ...... 336 E. 12th ’83 Maggie (Diers) Yost ...... 621 W. Belden ’42 Kathy (Legge) Tegt ...... 1829 Phelps Ave Chicago, IL 60614 ’43 Mel Schwanke ...... 940 E. 14th ’84 No Class Contact ’44 Darlene (Cusick) Reeson ...... 2832 Skylark [email protected] ’85 Kristin (Windeshausen) Henkenius ...... ’45 Lavelda (Vance) Passick ...... 1253 E 19th ’86 Michell (Hansen) McManigal ...... 425 Sunset Drive Joan (Tooley) Watchhorn ...... 1636 N Clarmar ’87 Jennifer (Tharp) Bergman ...... 2517 N Rosemont Ct. ’46 Dee (Mohr) Larson ...... 2221 E. 10th St. • 402-721-3626 Wichita, KS 57228-8020 ’47 Bev (Westphal) Rice ...... 848 W 21st ’88 Kim Lynch Falk ...... Fort Calhoun, NE • 402-468-4498 ’48 Dale Bennett ...... 211 N Birchwood Dr. • 402-721-5150 ’89 Jim Svoboda ...... 3323 S. 156th St. ’49 Norma (Salazar) Vance ...... 2448 E Military Omaha NE 68130 Bev (Pearson) Weiman ...... 1621 DS Ridge Rd Drive ’90 No Class Contact ’50 Helen (Henkens) Lanin ...... 2434 E 19th ’91 Jenny (LeMaster) Meyer ...... 40052 197th St. ’51 Maralee (Wells) Olson ...... 2347 Somers Point Dr. Genoa NE 68640 ’52 Shirley (Maxey) Harrah ...... 1622 W 10th St ’92 Amy Tvrdy ...... 1422 N. Irving ’53 Dolores (Gaeth) Bang ...... 961 Walnut St ’93 Stacy (Evans) Shenefield ...... PO Box 146 ’54 Shirley (Johnson) Angermund ...... 335 Club Ave ’94 Matt Rossow ...... 1330 Monroe St. • 402-721-2681 ’55 Rosie (Adams) Larsen ...... 1833 Garden City Rd [email protected] ’56 Peggy (Homan) Hansen ...... 1835 N Main ’95 Andrew S. Finley USPS – Philadelphia (VMF site) ...... 3201 S. 74th, Phila, PA 19153 ’57 Dick Henricksen ...... 1939 E 3rd ’96 No Class Contact ’58 Dick Kocour ...... 3354 N. Co. Rd. 18 ’97 No Class Contact Ames, NE 68621 ’98 Veronica (Daehn) Stickney ...... 402-321-6973 ’59 Fred & Pat (Lyddon) Scott ...... 1935 Bramblewood Ln ’99 No Class Contact ’60 Betty (Gustafson) Shuster ...... ’00 No Class Contact ’61 Georgean (Eaton) Weddle ...... 2534 Missouri Ave ’01 No Class Contact ’62 Dave Roh ...... 1040 W Dakota St ’02 No Class Contact ’63 Michael Semrad ...... 726 E 5th St ‘03 No Class Contact ’64 Virginia (Bader) Marshall ...... 1445 E. 9th #104 402-721-6649 • [email protected] ’04 No Class Contact ’65 Verna (Jensen) Homa ...... 2725 E Day Dr. ’05 No Class Contact ’66 Mike Funk ...... 2023 E 22nd St. • 402-727-7865 ’06 No Class Contact ’67 Debra (Pederson) McCord ...... 2667 Jane Ave. ’07 No Class Contact ’68 Janie (Stewart) Baugh ...... 2114 Gaeth Ave ’08 No Class Contact ’69 Nancy (Michaud) McCabe ...... ’09 No Class Contact Roger Pannier ...... 1415 N. Bristolwood Dr. ’70 Terry & Linda Woodman ...... 446 E 2nd ’71 Dawn (Kortum) Fritz ...... 1437 Utah Fremont Public School Alumni Association Obituaries 1920s 1940s - cont. 1960s - cont. Bernice (Richter) Kinnune, ’29, Sunnyvale, CA 9/9/09 Harold Cloeter, ’46, Omaha, NE 11/22/09 Lawrence P. Johnson, ’63, Fremont, NE 12/15/08 Alan Mulliken, ’29, Fremont, NE 3/26/09 Alyce (Green) Smith, ’46, Fremont, NE 1/6/09 Dale Sedlacek, ’64, Fremont, NE 4/18/09 Franklin Schneider, ’47, Whittier, CA, 9/24/09 Douglas Ludvigsen, ’64, Tucson, AZ 8/4/09 1930s Nile O Walther, ’47, Bloomington, MN 5/9/09 Gloria (Bubbert) Stark, ’64, Edgar, NE 11/14/09 Radie L. (Knoell) Kern, ‘?, Ashland, NE 7/13/09 Jack Cowan, ’47, Redmond, WA 8/13/08 Richard Cruggs, ’65, Fairplay, CO 9/21/09 Mary Ellen (Sanford) Knoell, ’32, Fremont, NE 10/3/09 Patricia (Kincanon) Sinnett, ’49, Fremont, NE 1/11/10 Larry Anderson, ’65 Labor, IA 10/29/09 Don Sic, ’33. Fremont, NE 11/9/09 Joan (Sokolovsky) Eggers, ’49, Fremont, NE 9/17/09 Betty J. (Shafer) Beran, ’66, Fremont, NE 11/1/09 Paul F. Hall, “33, Wilmington, NC 8/21/09 Donald Hansen, ’49, Fremont, NE 8/21/09 Larry D Gustafson, ’66, Fremont, NE 5/24/09 Helen (Wilkening) Niebaum, ’33, Fremont 2/20/09 Donna J. (Ellison) Lallman, ? Hooper, NE 11/22/08 Robert Pawling, ’66, Scottsdale,AZ 12/21/09 O. Dale Hansen, ’36, Fremont, NE 10/26/09 Bruce D. Lehman, ‘?, Fremont, NE 12/21/08 Calvin W. McDaniel, ’68, Fremont, NE 7/8/09 Lorene (Bricker) Huffman, ’36, Lincoln, NE 9/7/09 Darlene “Bobbie” (Burkholder) Sloan, ‘?, Colorado Springs, CO 12/22/08 Sheri L. Parker, ’69, Omaha, NE 6/26/09 Stephen Lewis, ’37, Fremont, NE 8/4/09 Lorene “Boots” (Richter) Anderson, ‘?, Fremont, NE 4/24/09 Donna J. Ahl, ‘?, Fremont, NE 12/19/08 Jerome A Breunig, ’38, Wahoo, NE, 12/29/08 Marie (Soukup0 Nelson, ‘?, Fremont, NE 3/26/09 Lynn (Froid) Bohse,’?, Elkhorn, NE 12/17/09 Delores (Skinner) Sukurski, ’39, Lodi, CA, 2008 Mildred (Feeny) Reber-Paulson, ‘?, Fremont, NE 8/30/09 Kenneth D. Scott, ‘?, Maple Grove, MN 5/2/09 Lorraine (Mosley) Craighead, ’39, Loveland, CO 10/9/08 Doris (Borders) Behrens, ‘?, Fremont, NE 4/10/09 1950s 1970s Mildred R (Brown) Rasmussen, ‘?, Fremont, NE 12/3/09 G. Dean Johnson, ’50, Fremont, NE 11/20/09 Mark Robeson, ’70, Fremont, NE 11/13/09 Lydia (Brueggemann) Stuenkel, ‘?, Fremont, NE 3/15/09 Betty (Whiteman) Bayless, ’50, Fremont, NE 4/17/09 Ron Schneider, ’70, Fremont, NE 10/12/09 Mary I Hybl, ‘?, Fremont, NE 6/2/09 Wayne Bishop, ’51, Vashon, WA 12/24/09 Connie (Wagner) Kemp, ’70, York, NE 12/7/09 Marcia M LaNalby, ’52, Fremont, NE 12/11/08 Randall D Trahan, ’72, Fremont, NE 12/10/08 1940s Benjamin M. Strong, ’52 Lake Havasu City, AZ 8/21/09 Britt Aufenkamp, ’72, Fremont, NE 9/26/09 Jean M. Olson Welstead, ’40, Fremont, NE, 7/7/09 DeLores (Rasmussen) Ohms, ’52, Bennington, NE 12/13/09 Randy Seip, ’76, Denver, CO 12/15/09 Robert (Bob) Pannier, ’40, Fremont, NE, 1/17/09 Sidney A. Claussen, ’53, Fremont, NE 11/23/08 Kevin Hobson, ’77, Clinton, TN 10/14/09 Richard A. Vance, ’40, Fremont, NE, 1/23/09 Tom R. Peterson, ’57, Fremont, NE 12/27/08 James R. Maxey, ‘?, Fremont, NE 12/18/08 Roma M (Riechsteiner) Weiser, ’41, Fremont, NE 12/20/08 Marilyn (Herre) Higgins, ’57, Palmdale, CA 3/28/08 Ruth A (Nielsen) Walsleben, ‘?, Grand Island, NE 6/19/09 Vera (McKenzie) Meier, ’41, Fremont, NE 7/20/09 Raymond Hansen, ’57, Fremont, NE 1/25/09 Steven E Doty. ‘?, Fremont, NE 6/19/09 Bettie L (Herre) Camp, ’42, Fremont, NE 4/4/09 Dr Lyman H Heine, 4/19/09 Lorene W Giebler, ’42, Fremont, NE 5/5/09 1980s Arnold Walter, ’59, Nickerson, NE 1/5/10 Robert Launer, ’42, Fremont, NE 8/21/09 Jeff Hetrick, ’80, Farmington, NM, 10/19/09 Barbara (Bechtel) League, ‘? Fremont, NE 12/9/08 Charles Bechtel, ’42, Fremont, NE 9/20/09 John E Tillotson, ’80, Altoona, IA 5/2/09 Janice (Kreizel) Obermiller, ‘?, Fremont, NE 1/23/09 Roslyn “Peg” (Green) Freeborn, ’43, Middletown, PA 10/17/09 Gloria Hoerath, ‘80, Lawrence, KS 5/15/09 Leland Mitchell,’?. Elkhorn, NE 6/2/09 Mary E (Brown) Alberts, ’43, Fremont, NE 1/3/09 Rodney Metshke, ’81, Ashburn, VA 12/5/09 Ivan B Paris, ‘?, Denver, CO 3/15/09 Betty J. (Johnson) Raffety, ’44, Fremont, NE 1/15/09 Stacey E Kile, ’84, New York City, NY, 6/9/09 Darlene (Cusick) Reeson, ’44, Fremont, NE 1/24/09 1960s Roger Lebohn, ‘?, Fremont, NE 3/15//09 Lloyd D McDuffee, ’44, Fremont, NE 8/2/09 Steven P Moser, ’60, Council Bluffs, IA 7/8/09 1990s Betty (Kaarstad) Phillippe, ’45, Fremont, NE 4/4/09 Herb “Butch” Rosenbach, ’60, Fremont, NE 12/25/09 Megan McIntosh, ’98, Fremont, NE 5/22/09 Elaine (Johnson) Arie, ’45, Central City, NE 7/26/09 Warren Ellerman, ’60, Phoenix, AZ 12/22/08 Cammie S (Roucka) Harter, ’90, Fremont, NE 6/17/09 John “Sid” Wells, ’45, St. Petersburg, FL 9/12/09 Bonnie Marsh, ’61, Hooper, NE 8/26/09 Mildred (Carlson) Swanson, 45, Pomona, CA 12/11/09 Sharon (Updike) Grubb, ’62, Casa Grande, AZ 11/13/09 2000s Abbey (Whalley) Ryerson, ’46. Fremont, NE 2/28/09 Linda (Strong) Foxworthy, ’62, Fremont, NE 4/23/09 Jess Williams, ’46, Fremont, NE 11/16/09 Larry “Deanie” Kruger, ’62, Fremont, NE 9/9/09 Unknown Years Kevin Chapman, ’46, Fremont, NE 8/24/09 Lauralee (Bert) Garfield, ‘?, St. Paul, MN 4/22/09 PRSRT STD Cornerstone US POSTAGE PAID Serving 130 East 9th Street OMAHA, NE Fremont’s Children Through Philanthropy Fremont, NE 68025 PERMIT NO. 711

Stones & Mortar The Board of Directors of the Fremont Public School Foundation is pleased to publicly acknowledge the following businesses and individuals who have made financial contributions to the foundation in the past six months.

Annual Sustaining Funds Preston L. Hancock Lee Gaugenbaugh Katie Stoller Irene Feaster Mike & Alice Joy Stork Donations: Todd Narter Harriet (Wibbels) West Bell Field Staff Bill & Jane Dugan Dick & Jan Pineda Pathfinder - ($2,500) Judith Florer Dr. Duane Keilstrup Elmer Wacker Sue Wilcoxson Larrie & Judy Furgeson American National Bank Steve & Pam Barr Pam Leeper Fremont Education Assoc. Dr. Neil Luebke Eunice Arthur Fremont National Bank Steve & Debbie Riley Betty Keller Delta Kappa Gamma J. Phillip Nelson, M.D. Bruce & Michelle Kroeger Patron - ($1,000) Frank & Mary Oshel Kellee Rasmussen Virginia White Lee Cindy Rossow Loranna Henry First State Bank Annette Larson Vaughn Kenneth Henkens Jackson F. Lee Sid & Patty Dillon Keith & Linda Chapman Benefactor - ($500) Joe & Kristen Henkenius Bobby Brunk Kent Zimmerman Shirley Kounovsky Florance Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown, Jr. Paul Baker Phyllis Sorensen Peara Guy Schottler Judy & Alex Zimmerman Ervin Florance Conley Moeller Ritch & Raette Bahe Paula & Gene Walla Joann Ebers Collins Trey & Laurie Waring Geraldine Fredrickson Barbara Rohwer Investor - ($250) Susan (Hines) Nutzman Larry Fullerton Don Sic Doyle & Jeanne Schwaninger Kathleen Murphy Matt Kuddes Bill & Cathy Saeger Janice (Jurgens) Rothrock Bill & Jane Dugan Roy Dooley, Jr. Leo & Joanne Thietje Dick & Marty Wikert Theresa Pospichal Osborne Edmund Buch Charles Bechtel Helen Dooley Wood Weldon & Sandy Terry Wealth Partners - Beth Kindler Preston Hancock Ralph & Rhoda Holstine Marie Wallman Richard Ferguson Phil Wood & Jon Gilfry Virgil Post Steve Haiar Roger & Nancy Enstrom Doyle & Jeanne Schwaninger Larrie & Judy Ferguson Mike & Pam Draemel Sondra & Philip Upham Bryan Siebler Helen Erickson Middle School Staff Members Deceased Member of Class Steve & Celeste Samuelson Randy Emry Barbara (Zehr) Yost Delta Kappa Gamma Abbey Ryerson of ‘48 Tim Brown Vicky Wilkinson Karen Kortan Brad & Cindy Diers Betty Boothe Keller William Malmberg Friend - ($100) Linda Keim LaVon Selker Iris Doksansky Mary Lou Gordon Bob & Kay Tegt Allen Hoffman In Memory of: Delta Kappa Gamma Lloyde McDuffee Pat & Pam Murphy Rob Custer Carolyn K. Johnson Edward G. Swenson Lowell Meyer Pat & Pam Murphy Bill & Jane Dugan Tom Milliken Mel & Jo Schwanke Betty Swenson Ralph & Rhoda Holstine Steve & Tammy Bristol Betty Lundstrom Shaun Stout Jean (Mohr) Jaskierny Elizabeth (Dorsett) Bloch Doyle & Jeanne Schwaninger Tom & Rose Monke Ralph & Rhoda Holstine Lloyd & Betty Brooks Kenneth Henkens Harriet (Wibbels) West Leslie Shanahan Ron Rossow Vera Meier Ron & Nerita Getzschman Evelyn Kendall Robert Kiger Fred & Barb Pyle Henry & Nanette Missel Fremont Education Assoc. Fred & Kay Brown Ann Steinbach Carrie Kiger Jim & Annette Holtam Bob & Michelle Missel Albert Navarrette Gerald Bartels Detta Carlson Lyman Heine, Jr. Bell Field Staff Dana & Renate Mark Fremont Education Assoc. Steve Schneider John & Holly Goldsberry Nannette Richter Morris Tucker Menking Gerald & Lynette Oakes Devin Smith Jim Hunsucker Linda & Keith Chapman Norma Wieser Bill & Jane Dugan Elaine Schmeckpeper Ron & Marge Schultz Dr. Tom & Carol Waring Steve & Carol Honey Ray Carlson Charles Gildersleeve L & L Gifts JaNelle Kruger Shane McGilvrey Black & Gold (Other) Lorraine Nelson Fremont Education Assoc. Dale & Ermagene Ellison Mike & Lynda Raasch Ronald Rasmussen Phyllis Vitamvas John & Lori Sajevic Roger Anderson Steve & Julie Totten Jason & Laura Pinkall Curt & Patti Batten Mike & Edie Ronhovde Rudy & Glennice Carlson Tim & Shelli Ferguson In Honor of: James & Patricia Van Gerpen John & Joyce Norman Tom Jenson Charles B. May Nicky & Judy Boggy Barb & Don Johnson Dave & Barb Hanen Diane Feldman Patricia Smith Julie Yost Roach Gene & Ruth Kruger Jane (Eberspacher) Flanagan Henry Iske Mark & Donna Church Teresa Petersen Clancy Croft Roger & Nancy Enstrom Class of 1941 Tiger - ($50) Dale Collins Heather Millard Billie Croft Grace Larry Beasing Ellen (Henricksen) Engel