Name: Karen (Hoefs) Harder E-mail: KHarder3@wi.rr.com Telephone: 262542-1146 Comments: I'd love to hear from any of you.
This is an e-mail from Bente Vennerod, our exchange student from Norway to her hostess in the US, LuAnne Nelson (Wright):
Hi Luanne, how it gave me a kickoff talking to you on the phone! And good that we have the possibility to keep better contact through e-mail. There is much to say about my ability to keep in touch.
I looked at the website blackshirt58 and got really impressed, what amarvellous job those people in charge of the reunion committee are doing, and so much fun to go more into it, photos now and then etc. I AM going to find the yearbook and have a closer look, I certainly remember many names, mostly girls, and it struck me that two of the girls in our gang actually have died, sorry to see that. More later. Bente
Name: bill kelsey E-mail: par4par@bendbroadband.com Telephone: 1`541 ` 548 ` 9880 Comments: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THERE IS A GREAT 50S BAND PLAYING IN WAUKESHA OR NEAR OR A GOOD COUNTRY BAND NEAR? OR BIG BAND??? WE LOVE TO DANCE!! HEY ALL I GOT A E-MAIL FROM BARB LAUR TODAY. WOW IT WAS GREAT! IF YOU WANT E~MAIL ME ANYTIME PLEASE ONE OR ALL, THANKS
I have been kicking the can down the road. Its been pretty good fun. Foot isn't tired. Looking forward to seeing you all at the next reunion.
Much love - Jim
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Karla (Letson) Kovacic
Posted on the 2008-09-16 at 20:00
Hi, Wanted to let you all know what fun we had at the petfectly orchestrated reunion. It was so well planned that every minute was busy. One of the highlights for many of us was the breakfast with our Calhoun Grade School where about 18 of us gathered for about 2 hours and shared fun stories and memories. Then off to a tour of Waukehsa High School (what a beautiful school where we found out that the lockers are the same ones we used 50 years ago..... supposedly they were so well made that they will possibly last for another 50). The pool is brand new and is used for National events as well as opened to the public when not in use. None of us remembered the gym being so big but the auditorium looked more like what we had remembered. Ken Reichert generously invited us all to his home across the street where we enjoyed snacks and were surprised at his talent for art which was prominent throughout the house....who knew he had that talent as well as sports??? Many of us joined the Wright's for their renewal of vows which was quite emotional for all who attended and another occasion to get to know more about our classmates, their families and their activities over the last 50 years.
The cocktail party and the excellent dinner party with the ongoing slide show (thanks to Dave Fuller and his expertise), and the fun conversations with classmates....... thankfully we all had name tags as we might have had trouble identifying each other; the original male & female quartets who sang the school song and speakers like Joe Connelly who gave the speech from our graduation in 1958 that his mom had saved.....I'm sure most of us heard it for the first time!!! and the tribute to Rich Hernandez that Don Beringer gave was quite emotional.
Everything was perfect and a big THANK YOU to our committee for doing such a terrific job and giving of their time and talents so that we could have a wonderful 50TH. It ended too quickly but since this site will be up for at least a year, hopefully we will hear from those who could not attend or those who did attend and enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks again to all for a wonderful weekend of fun and renewal.
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William Schmitt
Posted on the 2008-09-16 at 20:00
Sept. 17, 2008 Classmates: What a great time we had. Why did we wait for 50 years to become so friendly? It was fun to see all of you, even though I didn't get to talk to a lot of you. Too little time. Seeing you was great! Let's keep this website going. I have sent Dave Fuller a contribution to keep it going, along with many thanks. I hope we're all around for the next reunion in five years. Till then, Bill Schmitt
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Sharon Davis Braun
Posted on the 2008-09-14 at 20:00
What a great reunion! I wish more of you had been able to join us! We crowded the room on Friday evening (probably surpassing the room limit). The 50's fashion show was a hoot! Joan Meehan Haslow did a great job of organizing it. I especially enjoyed the tour of WHS on Saturday morning since I have not been there since our graduation. There were about 50 of us and we were invited to Ken Reichert's home after the tour for treats (he lives right across the street). We also saw a display of his beautiful paintings. He is an excellent artist! Saturday evening's dinner and program were very special. The evening came to an end all to soon. If you were not able to attend I would strongly recommend purchasing a DVD for $20. If Dave Fuller sold out he might be persauded to make some more after some R&R. We were also told that this great web site would be here for at least a year. So please continue to use it. How did you enjoy the reunion? Sharon Davis Braun
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Joe Connelly
Posted on the 2008-09-05 at 20:00
Just a line to tell you all that I wlii be at the reunion and look foreward to seeing all of you lod folks. I have lived in Colorado for thirty years now and love the fact that we haven't had a winter yet and haven't had a summer yet. I love it. I have two daughters and three grand children plus two step-grand children all of whom live thousands of miles away from me. I'm retarded- no I mean retired now and love wood working and sleeping. see you all at the reunion.
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Mary Elizabeth Yuhas [Shiveler]
Posted on the 2008-09-04 at 20:00
I just wanted to say thanks to all who planned the 50th Reunion and to Dave for this great Web page to keep us all informed on former classmates. It is fun to see many classmates from Randall grade school days also so more than 50 years for some of us. Sorry I will not be able to attend. Living in Florida on the East coast, and a husband who is a Retired Air Force Weather Forecaster, we have our hands full keeping up on the Congo line of storms and Hurricanes this year. Hope all have a great time! Best to all for happy and heatlhy years to come.
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Bente Vennerød (now Hallingby)
Posted on the 2008-08-07 at 20:00
I will not be able to join you, but congratulations with a coming reunion, sucessful due to the fantastic work of a committee having done an outstanding job beforehand! I noticed that one of the members was not quite sure what to with his life afterwards! I often think about my wonderful year at Waukesha Highschool, and looking into the yearbook always brings memories back. Interesting also now to study the website with photos then and now etc.,so many wonderful people! Reading through these life stories of people - some well remembered - and some not makes me realize that the important things in most people's lives are very similar all over the world: Love, family, career, friendship! As for myself , after finishing junior college I started university studies, majoring in languages, German and English. Falling in love with Even at the campus resulted in 3 children by the end of the 60ies. I managed to continue the studies while having babies, and have now been working for almost 40 years as a language teacher for 16-18year-olds. Our 3 children have all careers in busineess administration and data. Our 9 beautiful grandchildren range from 20-8 years old, and we see all of them quite often, some living close to us, and some in Oslo. We live in a little town in the south of Norway, best known among Norwegians as the great summer holiday town. The photos ,sent by Luanne to the website, give an idea of the situation in winter, more quiet but very charming! (I also managed to send a photo from a holiday in Barcelona, spring 08, with all children and -inlaws and 9 grandchildren, very pleased with myself, no expert!) We have now moved away from our big house into a smaller apartment in the town center, very advisable for people who find it hard to manage garden work and maintenance of every kind. In my spare time I play some bridge and golf, and as a member of our local painting club I take an active part in our yearly exhibitions - not believing that we are artists - but may be pretending for a short time! As a retired teacher, still married to Even, 75, my life is turning into a new era, we plan to settle in warmer regions in Spain in the winter ;if our health allows it.. I have had my share of health troubles with a breast cancer (healed) and arthritis, and Even has a lot of problems with a heavy diabetes, but we are quite content with life and hope to have some good years ahead of us now. I wish you all a very happy reunion, and thank you for giving me the possibility to say hello in this way.
Many warm greetings from Bente
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Anne Zeiger Friedman
Posted on the 2008-08-04 at 20:00
After HS graduation I went to U of Madison for 2 years & then moved to Milwaukee & graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital School Of Nursing. I met my husband, Dr Burton Friedman, while in school & we married after my graduation & his internship completion in 1963. He went on to train in cardiology in Philadelphia where we lived for 2 years. I worked as head nurse in an intensive care unit at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA.
We moved back to Milwaukee where we have resided for the past 43 years. We had 3 daughters in 5 years & I went back to school once they were in school. I obtained a BA degree in psychology from Cardinal Stitch College & an MS degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from UWM in 1984. I worked as a nurse case manager for Intracorp (Cigna) for 21 years. I have since retired & we are lucky to spend at least 6 months a year in AZ.
All three of our daughters graduated college, married & we have 5 grandchildren. We feel truly blessed & are grateful for this time in our life.
My husband & I plan to attend the reunion & are looking forward to seeing everyone. WHS was a great time for me & I have many happy memories.
Anne (Ziggy)
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Jim Sohr
Posted on the 2008-07-28 at 20:00
Oops! I meant to type that I am NOT going to make the reunion. I am sorry to confuse people!
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Jim Sohr
Posted on the 2008-07-26 at 20:00
Hello everyone! I will make the reunion, but I want to tell everyone, "Hello."
Tom Laue from Seminole, Florida Hi everyone!Retired August last year from the automobile business, and am really enjoying this life. Sue & I have lived in Florida for the past 29 years. We have two children and two grandchildren. Looking forward to being with you all in Sept.
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Joan Meehan Haselow
Posted on the 2008-07-16 at 20:00
Hello classmates Friday night is not to be missed! We are doing a fashion show, featuring styles from the fiftiies and we need volunteers to have fun wearing them. If this of interest to you, e-mail me or call to discuss the program. All the fashions will be furniished, hope to hear from you soon.
phone # 262-781-8331
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Barbara Heling
Posted on the 2008-07-05 at 20:00
Just wanted to say hello and wish everyone another 50 years till the 100th.
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Peg Badinger (Margaret Ann Shultis
Posted on the 2008-06-16 at 20:00
Just a quick update. I will not be attending the class reunion--I don't do reunions. I started to do an update of my life's activities and it looked too much like an obituary. So I will spare you. Let it be known that I have enjoyed a full and happy life. We are now into our third generation. Would have sent a current picture, but this mature (old) lady keeps hopping in front of the camera (would remind you of my mother!) This same lady keeps smiling at me in the mirror everyday. Hope you can still smile, too.
Best wishes to all.
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Bob Christiaansen
Posted on the 2008-06-06 at 20:00
Hi David,
You folks are doing a great job with the reunion.
As you know, I doubt that I will be able to attend but I will get a bio out and a photo or two if I can find a lens and camera that won't break upon seeing one old man!
Bob Christiaansen
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Sharon Davis (Braun)
Posted on the 2008-06-02 at 20:00
Hi David and all! I am so impressed with the website and all the work involved. I am a retired tour director. I never moved farther then Milwaukee but I've seen lots of the United States. I'm saddened by all of our deceased classmates - so many gone! I look forward to the reunion in September.
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David Larson
Posted on the 2008-05-10 at 20:00
Hi to all my 1958 classmates:
I'm eagerly anticipating seeing y'all in September. (A little southern lingo there) I lhave lived in Germantown, TN for the last 20 years. I wondered if any of you would be interested in playing a little golf on Friday A.M., the weekend of the reunion? Let me know and we'll get something set up. This, of course, would be open to all gender and skill levels. Just an opportunity to have some time together.
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HARRY
Posted on the 2008-05-08 at 20:00
HI THIS HARRY CONLIN LIVING IN DENVER CO HAVING GOOD TIME I AM STILL WORKING I AM A BROADCASTING TALENT AGENT BEEN IN BOARDCASTING FOR FORTY YEARS MY CLIENTS ARE ALL IN CALIFORNIA. I HAVE OWNED A GROUP OF RADIO STATIONS BUT SOLD THEM OFF NOW I JUST DEAL WITH RADIO TALENT.I HAVE FIVE CHILDREN NOT FROM THIS WIFE BUT MANY HA HA I HAVE HAD A GREAT LIFE AND STILL HAVING FUN TWO OF MY SONS LIVE IN DENVER ONE IN HARTLAND WIS AND ONE IN NEW ORLEANS ONE ON NEW MEXICO. I LIVED IN A LOT OF STATES. WHEN YOUR IN MY BUSINESS YOU GOT A ROUND I HAVE HAD LOT OF MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. SO I DECIDE TO SETTLE HERE IN THE MOUNTAINS OVER SIX THOUSAND FT IN THE CLEAR AIR. SO IF ANY ONE KNOWS ME LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. HARRY CONLIN
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Albert Damitz / Darlene (Panawash) Damitz
Posted on the 2008-05-03 at 20:00
Hello From Eagle River, Wisconsin. Retirement is great, the fish aren't biting today !! I am not sure if we will attend the reunion, but it would be great to see my former classmates. Take Care
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bruce(the moose) bennett
Posted on the 2008-04-28 at 20:00
dave, great web will send bio later.Just reading about former classmates is great fun. hope to see everyone this fall.
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Jim Baird
Posted on the 2008-04-24 at 20:00
Web sight is really great;will have to put pics in later Jim
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Patrick Hess
Posted on the 2008-04-19 at 20:00
To David,Joan and the committee,THANK YOU. To my friends and classmates, I am looking for forward to you at the reunion.
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william e kelsey
Posted on the 2008-04-18 at 20:00
HELLO ALL MY OLD ~OLD~~ OLD~ friends, bILL HERE! WHERE HAVE ALL YOU BEEN HIDING? I WAS RIGHT HERE IN EUGENE AND SPRINGFIELD AND NOW REDMOND, OREGON!! LETS GET TOGETHER REAL SOON???? THANKS FOR THE GREAT WEBSITE! SEE YOU IN WAUKESHA,WISCONSIN!!! THANK YOU ALL. par4par@bendbroadband.com.
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John Vetta
Posted on the 2008-04-16 at 20:00
Dave, Great site, You've done a wonderful job in setting this up.Thanks. See you at the re-union. John
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Suai (Palm) Wiggins
Posted on the 2008-04-03 at 20:00
Seeing this website is certainly bring back lots of old memories - the reunion should be fun.
I was at Waukesha South (for my Granddaughter's swim meets) a few times during the last year. On the last visit, in February, I fell on the ice in the parking lot and broke my wrist. Who should I sue???
See you all soon. Suzi
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Judy Ragen Schwingel
Posted on the 2008-04-02 at 20:00
What fun this is. Great to look at old pictures and have fond memories. Dave , you did a wonderful job with this.. Judy (Ragen) Schwingel
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Luanne Wright
Posted on the 2008-03-30 at 20:00
Hi everyone. What a great websight. Tom and I will get some info and photos together soon. We are really looking forward to seeing all of you in Sept.More later, Luanne (Nelson) Wright
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Bill Schmitt
Posted on the 2008-03-28 at 20:00
GREAT website! I'll work up a bio and get some pictures to post. I hope more classmates from the outlying areas respond to this invite to the reunion, too. See you all there!!
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Karla (Letson) Kovacic
Posted on the 2008-03-26 at 20:00
We will be there with bells on. Looking forward to a fun time and this web site is outstanding. Good job and hope we get lots of comments and pictures to browse through.
Karla
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don beringer
Posted on the 2008-02-14 at 19:00
Dave, Your work and dedication are benefitting us all, thanks! I shall be sending no current picture as even the most perfunctory glance into a store windw scares me. don b
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Minta (Mike) Kishner Williquette
Posted on the 2008-02-12 at 19:00
The web site is fun and very easy to navigate. Thanks for setting it up.
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David J. Kerznar
Posted on the 2008-02-09 at 19:00
David:
Super Job on the site. With such effort - the reunion can only be as good or BETTER. See you there along with the rest of the class of 1958.
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Lonny Trevorrow
Posted on the 2008-02-09 at 19:00
Dave this is great. Connie and I are looking forward to seeing lots of good memories on the BLACKSHIRT web page. will send some photo's and such soon. Trev.
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roger blankenheim
Posted on the 2008-02-08 at 19:00
Great job Dave. I'll try to find some pictures to add. i'll stay in touch through the website. have no idea where any of the lost may be.
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Stu Pease
Posted on the 2008-02-07 at 19:00
Dave, Good job on the web. I will send some information and pictures if I can find any that make me look good.
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Dorothy Klinefelter
Posted on the 2008-02-07 at 19:00
Dave, the website is wonderful. I predict that our creative classmates will add lots of interesting content and make it really fun to browse through.
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Ann Davies Shea
Posted on the 2008-02-06 at 19:00
I love the e-mail site and now we have to let everyone know about it. I will call you soon,Dave.
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Tom Lemke
Posted on the 2008-02-06 at 19:00
I am sorry that I didn't respond sooner, but now that I have I must say the site looks really great! Dave you have done a wonderful job.
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Stan Bembenek
Posted on the 2008-02-06 at 19:00
Howdy, good job on the web site.
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Paul Hansen
Posted on the 2008-01-31 at 19:00
Wow, David this is great and my vote is keep it going.