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,