Newsletter Summer 2008
Bill Brooks: When I think about Lourdes these days, I am most appreciative of Sister Francile's
critical thinking class. I wasn't very good at it in the sixties. Forty five years later, I'm getting
better. These days, with the corporate control of media, it isn't the argument between opposite
points of view that is relevant. It's the discussions off the table that require attention. For
example, there are bills in Congress essentially to go to war with Iran (currently with about 208
cosponsers in the House and 32 cosponsors in the Senate) that get no mention in the press. I
enjoy the freedom of being retired. After a five year hiatus, I have started taking creative writing
classes at the Loft in Minneapolis. I recently completed a weekend song writing workshop with
folk singer Bob Franke from Peabody, Massachusetts.
Nick Carter: I recently had the pleasure to visit with Barry Warren, whom I last saw in 1981 in
Washington DC. He was a U.S. Army major at that time on his way to Europe. He retired as a
colonel in the late 90s; however, he was recalled back to active duty during the Iraq war where he
served on General Tommy Frank's staff. We talked for several hours about our years at Lourdes,
our classmates, and what has transpired over the last several decades. It is quite a story of how
he found me. His mother was medevaced by Mayo from Colorado to St Mary's. Barry, who now
lives near Charlotte, North Carolina, flew in to be with her during her stay. It seems that he
acquired a book called Postcards of Rochester, a recent local publication that shows many of the
buildings that we remember as kids. Many of these structures have been taken down by Mother
Mayo or the local robber baron, Gus Chafoulis, in the name of progress. In the book was a picture
of my parent's place, the Country Kitchen. On a chance he looked me up in phone book and
made contact. Barry hasn't changed. He is still the All-American guy. A great visit and a lot of
memories.
Judy Strauss Chase: Hello to the class of 64. Mike and I have retired from teaching for two
years. I still seem to be working just as much but I do enjoy it more. Retirement has given us
more time to do some travelling, This past year we cruised and toured Alaska. A fantastic two
week trip. We then travelled with my brother Joe and my mom to the Canadian Rockies. Spent a
few day at Banff and Lake Louise. Maybe some of the prettiest sights that I have ever seen. This
past January we went to Peru and Macchu Picchu. An amazing place up in the mountains.
October is on to China. Our son Chris is the golf course superintendent at the Hong Kong Golf
Club. They are holding the equestrian part of the Olympics on his course. He and his wife are
expecting our first grandchild in late September. That will be the highlight of our trip. After 28 days
in China, getting home and staying home will be just fine. We just watched the movie "Bucket
List." Mike decided to make his list. He wants to see a baseball game in Yankee Stadium before
they tear it down. Found some bleacher seats in early September- so we are off to New York for
a short stay. Baseball is not my favorite but Ground Zero, Statue of Liberty, Broadway and
whatever else I can come up with will keep me happy. I am looking forward to our 45th reunion
next July. I really appreciate all the work the organizing people are doing. Thank you Reggie for
the opportunity to read about all my classmates.
Mary Maass Christ: Hi Everyone, Hope you are all doing well. Everything is great here! The
Lord continues to bless us with good health and His Joy, so we couldn't ask for much else. I am
still working part-time as an RN taking care of "mothers and babies". It's a fun job. We travel to
Idaho 3 or 4 times a year to visit our son and family. We have three grandchildren, Olivia 7,
Claire, 5 and Nolan 2. Our son has been the Pastor of his church now for over a year, so they
are very busy. Our oldest son, who lives in the vicinity, is a police officer with the rapid transit
system. They have no children as yet, but we keep hoping. I'll let you know!! We work out at the
YMCA several times a week trying to keep physically fit and stay young. We are very active in
our church. My husband volunteers at the Police Dept. one day a week. We like to garden and
read, and I try to play the piano as time allows. I think I'll always be a beginner, but I sure enjoy
it. I am also doing some scrap-booking. I did one for my younger son, now am working on my
older son's scrapbook. It's hard to go back 38 yrs., but it's fun and I know he will enjoy it,
whenever it's completed. We plan to drive to Minnesota this August for a family reunion and to
celebrate my remaining aunt's 100th birthday! Looking forward to hearing from all of you. God
bless you! Mary
Trudi Saam Claxton: It's like an old broken record, but here it is 08 and half over already. The
past year I have been busy working, "same old", "same old routine". I had a big Saam Reunion
last July and it turned out great. Saw many relatives that I had not seen in 30-40 years. Only one
sibling left on my dad's side, the youngest sister and her husband. We had it at a park in
Hastings. It was very humid but had a great time and great food. My friend and I are getting ready
to leave on a cruise to the Baltic area. This is the cruise we were to take in 06, but didn't due to
her surgery and complications and my mom's passing away. Only pray that all goes well this
time. We'll be seeing the Scandinavian countries, Russia and Germany---Berlin and Estonia. We
leave on July 2nd and return the 16th. When I return from my cruise I'm having new windows put
on my house. I do hope it makes a difference in my electric bills.
I will be going to Minnesota in Aug. due to taking the cruises in July. I have cut back some visits
at work, due to the price of gas and I hope to cut back to 2-3 days next year to supplement social
security, which I plan to draw in Jan.This should help to meet my expenses. I did pay off my car
loan and it feels good. When I got my title Nick said, "Now, that you have the car paid off, can I
have it?" He loves driving it. He is still working at Lowe's and may get some time off, if he does
we'll drive home. If not I have to fly. Not much more going on down here. I wish everyone a happy
and safe summer and I am looking forward to the reunion next year. Hope to see all of you and
maybe some new faces. It would be great to have all those remaining to come, as one never
knows what is to come. Take care and God Bless y'all.
Suzy Conway: I am still enjoying Nature's bounties in Corvallis, Oregon. I've had more visitors
here than in 30 years in St. Louis. I'm semi-retired, working in a small logging village in the public
library. There are many opportunities to serve albeit in different ways from when I was in medical
schools. I have plenty of time free to hike, run, get to the coast, write, and just be. I send love
and light to all my LHS mates!
Steve Cronin: I’m still working at Adobe. How crazy is that? I am half a year younger than Ed
Sehl so I can do these things. How many of you have Adobe in your portfolio? You’d be smart.
My son, Spencer, took an MS at CO State in Ecology in Dec. and works in Denver for an Enviro
firm. He will save the Earth and you will all owe me something so start planning for that. My son,
Patrick works for Target and speed dates every other night with someone, somewhere,
somehow. He is 26, still lives at home, and on July 1st he will be moving into his own place. I
change the locks here July 2nd. I know you’re all nodding yes. Denise, the Art teacher, has four
years until retirement. It is summer and she told me last week that she can see me 4 days in July
and 5 in August. She is gone this week and I really could not tell you where she is exactly. I do
know she has a Audi convertible so if you see one full of giddy women say Hi for me.
We went to Belize in April and it’s a great place to kick back and swim in perfect blue water. The
Blue Tang Inn—write that down. Owned by folks from Mankato. On San Pedro island, on the
Ambergris Key. All 14 units were rented by MN folk so it was a fun time of snorkeling, scuba,
sailing, tubing through river caves. Oh, and the cocktails. I had a couple.
Going to Boulder for a wedding in July (where I will get to see my wife) and San Fran and Seattle
the last two weeks of August for friends and concerts. Love to all you 60-pluser’s. Keep on. Hope
to see you all sooner than later.
Mary Lou Kaster Devlin: It's true that advancing age brings more contentment and happiness,
at least in my case. I started working part-time in the nursing care unit at Madonna Towers, a
Benedictine Retirement Community, last summer. I wanted a part-time job with benefits since the
cost of my individual health care was going through the roof. What I found, in addition to great
benefits, was a job that has brought me more personal satisfaction than anything I have ever
done. I work with residents between the ages of the late eighties to those over one hundred.
Most have physical and mental disabilities, but each one is a reflection of whom they really are.
They cry when they are hurt, and yell when they are angry, and sleep whereever and whenever
they are tired. But most of all, they smile beautiful, wonderful smiles, and they grab my hands
and hold them to their cheeks. I love my new job! It has been a good year.
Cherril Jensen Engholm: Happy helloes to everyone! We are happy campers in our same
house for 37 years. Four grandchildren grace our lives each and every day. We have one
granddaughter and 3 grandsons. They are the light of my life! I am working as a receptionist very
part-time in a high-end salon and it's great fun. Rich will retire next November but will continue to
teach at Dunwoody part-time. He still loves biking to work and is in good health. I still struggle
with chronic body pain but I try to forge ahead so I can keep up with my precious grandbabies!
Can't wait for the Reunion. Regina, I thank you so much for keeping us all together for 44 years.
Wow! God bless our Lourdes family!
Sherrie Mohlke Fisher: Hello Class of '64: Life has been good to me and my family! Last year's
horseback riding injuries are resolved very well by now. Thank God for excellent physical therapy
and the stubborn will to work on it.
I continue my position with our local transit agency as the General Manager (and have spent over
34 years in this great organization.) I am honored by the good health and exuberance of four
grandsons. My son Christopher and his wife Alicia (with their sons Cameron and Clayton) live in
San Jose, CA where they run an internet business. (Check out gentlemansemporium.com for
period clothing.) The models are Chris and Alicia themselves. My oldest daughter, Misty lives in
Boulder, CO where she and her husband Eric run an internet busienss also
(anandaapothecary.com) Misty also does personal training, teaches yoga, spinning and other
creative ways of keeping in shape. My son Joe is in the Army- Special Forces stationed in North
Carolina. He just graduated from airborne and is beginning training as a medic. He and his wife,
Lisa have two sons (Domenic and Kalen.) David is living here in Santa Barbara going to college.
Sara is in Denver attending a vet technical school. All in all, we are blessed to have good health
and great opportunities in life. My prayers are with all of you! I hope to be able to attend the
reunion. If you get out to Santa Barbara area, call to connect.
Pat Towey Gibbons: I never seem to have any great news for the newsletter! I'm just happy to
be healthy and functioning! I am still working parttime as a pediatric nurse practitioner at
Children's Mercy Hospital in KC, Missouri. May retire in a year or ?? John is fully retired and
loving it. Oliver is soon to be 27 and still living and working in the SF Bay Area, where he was
born. He has a serious girlfriend whom we have met and like a lot.
Mary Fran Griffin Gillich: Everything here at the Gillich's continues to be busy. It definitely
doesn't slow down once you become older. I keep myself busy with babysitting the two Grandkids
and when we get a chance go back to MI to spoil our Granddaughter there. Life is just too short!
Looking forward to our son and his family arriving for a two wk. stay with us on Sunday. Busy, fun
times but they always go by all to quickly. God Bless Everyone, Mary Fran
Dan Hoban: My big news is that after almost 39 years at Mayo Clinic I retired in April. I've been
so busy around the house that I wondered when I had time to work. Cindy and I have been so
fortunate to have all 3 daughters and their families living in Rochester so we are able to see our 6
grandchildren often. Now I'm able to attend more of their school activities and we enjoy attending
their soccer, baseball and basketball games. We have no major trips planned this summer since
we took a 13 day cruise-tour of Alaska last August with Carol Bihner and other friends. Hope to
see everyone at the reunion!
Jon and Barb Hrabe: OK so I lost the flip of the coin and am doing the update this time but you
will get nothing about the grandchildren (5) because they are still beautiful and intellectually far
ahead of most children their age. You will get no more news on the frickin deer because they are
still eating the hostas with encouragement from Susan Conway. We discovered some of them
are illegal and have asked the authorities to send them back to Nebraska. Nothing more on 41
years of marriage because my understanding is most of our classmates were shocked to still see
Barb and I together at the Class of 64 ten year reunion. And for those doubting Thomas'
(Macken) I can only say I will have a higher place in heaven for my perseverance all these years.
On a more serious note, Barb and I are drawing down on social security and although
disheartened to learn many of you are retired we are encouraged by those of you who will
continue working in order to support us. We are excited about the 45th class reunion especially
in light of the fact that Berens has booked Motely Crew as well as Gene Eiden for the gig.
Speaking of old geezers my brother Jerry retired this year after a long teaching career at our alma
mater ( Dave and Denny, that means the high school we went to in the 60s). Truly hope most of
you can be in Rochester next summer. As usual thanks to Reggie for keeping us in touch.
JoAnn Beyer Lawler: Very wet in Rochester and surrounding Southeastern Minnesota. The big
news is that we are finally grandparents. Our youngest daughter Erin and her husband James
presented us with our first grandchild, Cameron James Mitchell. He was born March 21, 2008.
As all grandparents know he is the delight of our lives. I have four more years before retirement.
My husband Bill is already retired and is as busy as ever. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy
year!
Patz Marren: I am being installed as the President of the Petaluma 7-11 Lions Club on June 29th
for the 2008-09 year. I will be taking over for my husband, Matt Wilson, who has been the
President during the past year (his 3rd time around). He is now the new Commander of our local
VFW Post 1929 in Petaluma. We have suddenly become very busy but it is a good busy. I just
returned from 10 days in Washington and Oregon. An old friend was driving to Seattle and
invited me along. We had a wonderful time seeing the sights and spent 4 days visiting other old
friends who I had not seen in 30 years, I hope that our classmates are doing well and everyone
is healthy. Life is definitely good here.
Diane Nesler Miller: Greetings to my ’64 classmates. Time seems to pass so quickly. I am still
working four days a week at Mayo but would certainly like to retire soon. Hopefully next year I will
make that announcement as the pace here seems to be more demanding than ever (?or maybe I
just tire more easily). Murl is still working at IBM and is less stressed over work than he has been
in the past – he plans to work til they make him leave! Everything going well with all my family.
Two grandsons, 7 and 4, live in Chicago which seems so far but we see them as often as we can
(grandchildren - why didn’t we have them first?) Headed to Steamboat Springs in couple weeks
to visit a son. Vacationed in FL in March and that was very relaxing, part of vacation was spent
going to Dodgerville and Twins Spring Training but we did fit in several days at the beach. In June
went to NYC to Yankee Stadium before it is taken down, Murl is a huge Yankee fan and wanted
to go see it one more time…I foresee a cruise or Jamaica trip in my future for payback! All is
good…see you all in 2009!
Sharon Sadler Olson: This is a big year for us. We sold our house in 23 days and will close July
1st. (All I do is pack--too much stuff!) We are building our retirement house nearby on 5+ acres
overlooking a pond. We are thrilled but it has taken a long time ( 3 yrs. ) to get it all moving. We
hope to move into our new house by the end of the year. In addition to this event, we have a
wedding planned for August. Our daughter, Amy, will be marrying a great guy--even though he is
a Yankee fan! They currently live here in the Raleigh area as does our son and his wife. We feel
blessed to have both kids nearby. Doug and I are still working, my job is part-time. Maybe after
this move we will really settle into retirment living! Best wishes to all. I will let you know in next
year's letter if we survived.
Annie Riley: This is getting to be like a memory test. Where did another year go and what did
we do? I do remember it was a good year for both of us. Roy fully retired in December 2007 and
we are busier then ever. We each have our own volunteer activities and some we do together
like Meals on Wheels, and serving the homeless at the Dorothy Day Center and as Eucharistic
ministers at a nursing home. Roy is playing more golf and is the “managing partner” for a group
of 12 for Twins season tickets. We saw a great game on Sunday against the Brewers. We have
wonderful friends and family and life is good as the saying goes. Since all but one of our 10
grandchildren live in the metro area, we attend and enjoy many school programs, recitals, etc.
And now in the summer there’s soccer and T-ball. Anne Marie’s husband, Ken Pauly, is back at
Benilde-St. Margaret’s and took the Red Knights to the state hockey tournament where they took
3rd place in Class AA. Anne Marie still enjoys teaching English at BSM. They are hoping to sell
their house in Robbinsdale and get a larger house in Golden Valley. Caroline is 7 going on 27,
and AJ is 4. Carl remains in Seattle. He was laid off from a very large architectural firm the end
of May, but accepted an offer from a much smaller firm last Friday. What a relief! Roy’s oldest
son, Jeff, is still looking for a full time job after losing his 23 yr. job as a mechanic at Northwest.
He went through computer training and has had lots of interviews but loses out when it comes to
experience. Tim and family are doing fine. Tim’s oldest, Chase, has been living in Phoenix since
graduating from high school two years ago. We consider ourselves blessed that all four of our
kids get along with each other and with us. Every winter we spend a few weeks in AZ with Roy’s
brother Ernie and Barb. This year all the brothers got together in LA where the youngest Otto
family now lives. Six of us drove from Phoenix to Moorpark, CA. We had a great time. We’re
going to Seattle again this fall and will also be spending some time on the Oregon coast. Our trip
to Italy next year has been postponed. Instead we may travel someplace in the US. I’ve always
wanted to see Niagara Falls and Roy is talking about Alaska. I hope this economy turns around
soon. I am enjoying working in the garden. We just finished planting our boulevard with mostly
native plants. Digging in the dirt is like therapy for me. Our health is good, just the normal aches
and pains and a longer recovery time from sore muscles. We are looking forward to the reunion
next year. It will be a double celebration as it’s my birthday weekend. Until then, stay healthy
and wise and we’ll see you next year.
Dave Rossman: Kristine & I recently started reading the local newspaper to blind people one
evening per month. It is a program sponsored by Minnesota State Services for the Blind and our
time is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. It is rather odd being on the Radio
since there is no feedback. You just keep talking and hope they are enjoying it. I did hear thru the
grapevine from one family friend that she has a friend that listens daily to MPR and heard us
reading the newspaper in June. We are also volunteering to work with young couples getting
married in the Church. They take a one hour exam, and then we spend 4-two hour sessions
talking with them about the various topics. It is very interesting to meet the young couples and
see their enthuasiam for the future. Dave is still in Beekeeping and has expanded the apiary to
Wisconsin. Our daughter requested to have a beehive near their garden since they are trying to
grow more of their own food now with prices so high. Well the freezing weather in early April and
the skunks in May have reeked havoc with the Wisconsin bees, but there is still one swarm doing
quite well and that is all that is needed for their garden. It also enables us to see their family
more often too which is probable a hidden reason behind the request.
Ann McKenny Rowley: We are doing great. Our grandchild Katie remains cancer free and is a
delightful young five year old. I think that God has given her a wonderful personality to help her
cope with all of the stuff that goes along with a prosthetic eye that does not move very well. Our
life continues to revolve around our family. Our daughter Andi is a Chief Deputy District Attorney
and putting all the bad people in jail. Her husband is a Judge. Our son, Nick is a dentist in Clovis
and our daughter Lexi, is a nurse in Austin TX. As long as Katie is ok our life is great.
Mary Jo Kelly Schneider: Happy Summer to all!!! We are waiting for family from Cedar Rapids
to visit us - we have been focused on our family and friends since the floods. Our immediate
family is OK - still living there has been a hardship for all residents. CR was my home for 22
years while teaching and Frank lived there for 40 years working and raising his family. Every
picture we saw on TV or an online video reminded us of our other life. As always it is good to hear
from our friends in the class of 1964!!! Where has the time gone? Looking forward to our 45th in
2009. Will help Dan and all in any way needed. Our lives are the same as 2007 - pretty good
health (I still sub and volunteer wherever needed), family is great, friends are survivors- we
continue to live on the Whitefish Chain and winter in Destin Florida. It is true we are blessed with
much. Don't forget the challenge from one of our classmates to contribute to a sholarship in the
name of the Class of 1964. Would be great to achieve this goal before our 2009 reunion. If you
are ever in the area - call or stop by. The best to all - Stay well, see you in July 2009 - may I have
this dance??
Elaine Conway Selmier: Hello, everyone! Thanks to Reggie for "reminding" us about the
urgency of updating our news. Wish she could remind me about all those other things my mind
seems to want to forget! Have been having some fun this year volunteering for Obama. I was
fortunate to be asked to help with a small, 200-person, event at a factory here in town during
primary season. Stood about 10 feet away from him for about an hour as he spoke. I was
positioned behind him over his shoulder with a camera pointing right at us - local TV - although
I've never seen it. The wonders of modern technology - a co-worker text-messaged me as he
was sitting at home watching the news. And Indiana actually counted! It was after Indiana and
South Carolina that Tim Russert declared Obama the candidate. And we might count again - it is
entirely possible that Indiana will go blue this year. The loss of Tim Russert was abrupt and
startling. Some of you may know that I was lucky enough to work with him in my NBC days.
Everything everyone said about him was true. The image I will remember - fly-away hair,
rumpled cheap suit, newspapers under his arm, steaming through the hallways greeting everyone
with a big smile and a big voice. And what an amazing son he and Maureen raised. Travis and I
are trying to figure out a way to become Arizona snowbirds. With 3 brothers, a sister and 2
nephews in the Phoenix area, we're missing too many parties! So I'm trying to put together a
Southwest branch office. Start slowly, but trying to end up spending 3 winter months out there,
returning here in the spring.
Have put reunion dates on my calendar. Hope to see everyone there. If there's anything I can do
to try to get more locals there, I'd be interested. Have wonderful summers, everyone!
Dave and Pam Gronseth Smith: Another busy year. Last July my mom and I traveled to Alaska
for 3 weeks. What a memorable trip and a wonderful time with my mom, how lucky I am. Dave
spent the summer fishing and the fall hunting in ND and MN with old friends. And of course the
winter ice fishing. He got pretty serious about that, he had two ice houses out on our lake. This
spring he turkey-hunted in MN and got a big one. We had the surprise of a lifetime when our son,
Tony, his wife Meg and our two granddaughters, Anna, 10 1/2 years and Abby 4 1/2 years, came
home for Christmas. The girls had a ball snowmobiling, riding the ATV, sliding, building forts and
snowmen. It was their first time to see snow and Abby loved to eat it. God blessed us with good
weather the whole time they were here. Dave and I spent 2 weeks in Florida. It was nice to get
out of the cold for a few days. We now have a new member in our family, a black Lab puppy
named Buster. Had I remembered how much work they are, I'm sure I would have changed my
mind. Our daughter, Sheryl, turned 40 this year, I guess that means we're getting older. Other
than a few health issues we are doing well. We still love retirement and living in the woods on a
lake in northern MN. God has truly blessed us. Hope all is well with everyone. See you next year
at the 45th. God Bless!
Kathy Huey Smith: This last year has held some changes for me. I retired in September from my
position at the Department of Human Services. After 30 years working in the field of social work, it
seems strange but also very exciting. I was accepted into the Master Gardneing program through
the U of M Extension in Ramsey County. I have found it very fulfilling. The horticulture course
was wonderful and volunteer opportunities are varied and full of learning experiences as well. It
is fun to have time to pursue this hobby and an opportunity to meet great people. My husband
Terry is retired also and involved in various volunteer actiivites as well. We enjoy days with our
grandson Cooper who is 4 years old and look forward to a new grandchild in November. Although
it is a huge transition, it is great to have time to read, travel and do all the things we keep putting
off in our busy life. We feel very fortunate to be in good health and have the opportunity to explore
these pursuits. Hope all is well with all of you. Looking forward to the reunion.
Geri Wolter Swenson: Not much has changed in our household. Dave & I are still retired, but
busy with our consulting company. Just returned late May from a couple of weeks in France.
Spent one week walking the streets of Paris. Our kids and grandkids are all well. The grandkids
keep us going when they are over. Our 3 year old granddaughter, Sage, loves the water and
wants to feed Grampa's fish whenever they come to visit. Can't believe that we have grandkids
ready to drive. Guess that we will stay off the roads for a while. All else is well in Round rock.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy remainder of the year. Looking forward to seeing everyone
next year at the reunion. Thanks to the committee for all the hard work you are putting in.
John Van Cuyk: Much as happened since I sent my last newsletter.
1) My Dad has had a very rough year. Because of some serious health issues, we have placed
him in a nursing home in Rochester. His diabetes is finally catching up with him. He'll be 87 in
July, and we all hope and pray that God will grant him a little more time on this earth. It's hard to
watch a person who was so strong for so long start to deteriorate so quickly. I have no doubt God
will take him home since he's lived his hell on this earth for the past 8 months.
2) Well, after 36 years as the Ragman, I, or should I say, my company, felt it was time for an early
retirement. Because of a very fair severance package, I will not starve this year! If I so desire, I
can get back into the healthcare field January 1, 2009. I'm quite sure I'm not the only one out
there in the same situation. Since Janaury, I've had 3 jobs (after holding one job for 36 years), in
a period of 5 months, I've experienced 3 different jobs. I'm currently working at a golf course in
the Phoenix area. Come October, I plan to determine what I want to do with my life.
3) Besides some side trips this past year, we traveled to Florida last October to visit with our long
time friends from Cleveland. In February, we took a cruise to the Southern Caribbean - Aruba,
San Juan, Venezuala, Granada, and St. Thomas. Always fun to get away from the news, the
computer, and the cell phone. Not sure what we have planned for this next year. Lila wants to go
to Europe.
4) In March, God blessed us with Gabrielle Lila - our 7th grandchild.
The kids and grandkids are all doing well!
5) Lila is back working for the State again. Some say she has the easiest job in the State. She
works with various nursing homes and schools who have a CNA programs. She loves her job,
and puts food on the table.
6) As with many of you, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary June 15th. Back in April, we had
a wonderful Anniversary Party. Surprisingly, many friends and relatives from all over the country
were able to attend. Lila was given a set of Angel's Wings for living with me for 40 years. HARD
TO BELIEVE THAT I AM THAT HARD TO LIVE WITH - dah! On a personal note, I should like to
thank Reggie, Dan Berens, and everyone who is involved in setting up our next reunion in July
2009. You guys are GREAT! and so to is the Class of '64 - Long live the best class Lourdes ever
had!!