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| 1930s |
| Julian Hartt '32, HD'59
recently turned 91 years old. Julian lives in Charlottesville, Va. |
| 1940s |
| William Hersey ex'49 is
looking for a copy of the 1943-44 Tumbleweed. He created drawings for that edition of the
yearbook and does not have a copy. If you can help him, contact him at 3075 Sierra Hwy.,
Apt. 5, Rosamond, Calif., 93560-7309. |
| 1950s |
Bill Houk '50 took two trips
this spring - one to the southeast United States and one to Connecticut. Bill and his
wife, LouOra Nelson Busk Houk '51, live in Mitchell.
Clair Mitchell '51 became assisting pastor at Westwood United Methodist
Church in Los Angeles in July. He and his wife, Phyllis, now live near their son and
family.
Francis ex'54 and Maxine Isakson c'52 Nelson celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary June 2. The Nelsons live in White Lake.
Patricia Pratt Niere MH'59 recently earned a Doctorate in Ministry from
the Claremont School of Theology. She is currently an associate pastor at Willowbrook
United Methodist Church in Sun City, Ariz. Patricia and her husband, Glenn, live in Sun
City. |
| 1960s |
DeeDee Britton '64 is
enjoying her retirement after 34 years of teaching. DeeDee lives in Madison, Wis.
Georgiann Crum Crouse '64 retired in June after 22 years as a high school
counselor in Casper, Wyo. Now she and her retired husband, Stuart Crouse '65,
will divide their time between Casper and Mesa, Ariz.
Terry Kurtz '67 is in his 35th year teaching high school U.S. history and
cinematography and was named teacher of the month for Victorville Schools in December. He
enjoys coaching his son's Little League games and playing on two softball teams. Terry,
his wife, Rebecca, and their family live in Victorville, Calif.
Gary Miller '69 will retire from his FDIC financial management position
on Sept. 30. He and his wife, Jackie, have purchased a retirement home in Park City, Kan.,
and will move there after Gary's retirement. |
| 1980s |
Rowena Ruge Miller AA'80 is
unable to work due to a disability and would love to hear from the nursing Class of 1980.
She and her husband, Ron, recently had a surprise visit from Pat AA'81
and Trish Blando from Texas. Rowena and Ron live in Grand Island, Neb.
Cheryl Bamberg Reinesch AA'81 works as a clerk/carrier for the United
States Postal Service in Chamberlain. Cheryl, her husband, David, and their three children
live on a farm south of White Lake.
Jim Meeker '87 is stationed in Bahrain serving at the naval base clinic.
His wife, Pam, is living in Michigan until he returns. |
| 1990s |
Dave Aslesen '93 received an
appointment to Riverside United Methodist Church in Riverside, Ill., where he lives.
Carey Trapp Hansen '98 is a black belt with the process excellence team
at Conseco Finance. She also works as a senior high youth worker at Canyon Lake United
Methodist Church. Carey, her husband, Jared, and their children live in Rapid City. |
| Weddings |
Jim Follett '71 married
Roxane Pfaff in February 2002. Several DWU friends attended the ceremony, including Dennis
Coleman ex'70, Barry Muxen ex'71, Craig Peterson ex'70,
Harold Reese '70 and Bryant Welles ex'71. The Folletts
live in Pasadena, Calif.
Nicole Morrison '96 married Greg Mathern June 14, 2002. Gary '94
and Laura Cromley '93 Walters performed the ceremony. The Matherns live
in Bismarck, N.D. |
| Births |
Kenny and Ellie Arhart AA'90
Kleinsasser announce the birth of a son, Zachary Paul, born Feb. 12, 2002. Ellie
works at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital as a registered nurse. The Kleinsassers live in
Woonsocket.
Troy and Laurie Becvar '93 Trygstad announce the birth of twin daughters,
Elizabeth Grace and Jessica Kate, born Nov. 14, 2001. The Trygstads live in Dell Rapids.
Brian and LaDawn Sterk '96 Weidner announce the birth of a son, Jonathan
Thomas, born May 21, 2002. Jonathan joins siblings Erica, Jacob and Emily at home in
Mitchell.
Eric '97 and Robin Schlimgen announce the birth of a
son, Teegan Matthew, born May 10, 2002. The Schlimgens live in Sioux Falls.
Jared and Carey Trapp '98 Hansen announce the birth of a daughter,
Ashlynn Kathleen, born Jan. 17, 2002. Ashlynn joins brother, Devin, at home in Rapid City.
Billy and Kristi Miller '99 Schneider announce the birth of a daughter,
Morgan Taylor, on Oct. 17, 2001. |
| Deaths |
Dallas Hathway ex'30 died
April 19, 2002, in LaGrange, Ga.
Lillian Thorson Pease c'35 died July 15, 2002, in Rapid City.
Amelia "Billie" Wilcox Gaetze '35, HD'79 died July 1, 2002, in
Mitchell.
H. Lawrence Stuck '35 died May 9, 2002, in Aberdeen.
William Delaney Jr. ex'38 died July 9, 2002, in Mitchell.
Beatrice "Betty" Fergen Eichinger c'42 died May 17, 2002, in
Aberdeen.
Kathleen Asher '44 died June 10, 2002, in Grand Island, Neb.
Barbara Maendl Patzlaff ex'48 died June 7, 2002, in Mitchell.
Thomas Lindeman ex'59 died May 18, 2002, in Phoenix.
Patricia Wolbrink Miller MH'67, ex'68 died June 9, 2002, in Charlestown,
W.Va.
John Bittner '67 died April 9, 2002, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Lola Bixler Johnson, an honorary member of the Methodist Hospital, died
April 27, 2002, in Mitchell.
Eudina Pooley, business office secretary 1967-74, died July 14, 2002, in
Mitchell.
Wayne Brewick ex'70 died July 20, 2002, in Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife, June Feistner Brewick MH'58.CORRECTION: In the last edition of Wesleyan Today,
we incorrectly published a death notice for Joan Tischler Hohn ex'52. Her
husband, Virgil Hohn, passed away on Feb. 15, 2002. We apologize for the error. |
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