Class Notes

1930s

Bob Schulte ‘38 After graduating from CLS, Bob attended the University of Cincinnati where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. He was part of a team that developed the de-Gaussing equipment that helped prevent navy ships from damage due to magnetic mines. Bob joined the U.S. Army at the start of WWII where he served in a variety of roles and experienced significant battles across Europe. He participated in the Normandy invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the liberation of once concentration camp. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his performance as the sole forward artillery observer in a battle when all other artillery observers were knocked out.

After the war, Bob worked for General Electric for almost 40 years. He began as an electrical engineer and subsequently worked as a manager, completing his career as Midwest Regional Manager of the Lamp Division.

Bob’s wife Rosemary passed away in 1980; his second wife DeLoris passed away in 2015. Bob has three children, including two sons with doctorates and a daughter who is a medical technician. All three children studied Latin in elementary and high school. Bob also has three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Bob currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona. While he no longer plays golf, he is an avid sports fan. He follows the news and the stock market. He enjoys Sudoku and the NY Times Crossword.

1940s

Norbert Baumann’47 has enjoyed years of travel in retirement. He enjoys being a grandparent to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wilbert Ziegler ‘49 is mostly retired as president and senior member of Ziegler and Schneider PSC, attorneys at law. He spends most of his time as CEO of the RC Durr Foundation Inc. which is a private charitable foundation.

1950s

Donald Wulfinghoff ‘57 after CLS, he earned a couple of degrees in physics, served four years in the Navy in the Far East, and started an auto service company.

1960s

Nick Rechtin ‘68 reports that he is doing well and enjoying life!

Richard Volke ‘64 has been married for 50 years and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

Roger Metzger ‘65 After over 30 years in retail, he retired 6 years ago and moved to Florida. There he still works full time as director of Golf. He has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Two children live one hour from them in Florida.

Joseph Klingenberg ‘66 is retired and playing as much golf as he can!

1970s

Gary Goetz ‘70 is now retired but worked since 1977 in the mental health field as a Therapist, Program Manager, VP of Development and Community Relations, Chief of Operations, Hospital Administrator, and consultant. Most of his career was with the local Community Mental Health Center (NorthKey Community Care). He has lived in Northern Ky for all but 11 years of his life.

He and his wife remain active and engaged, serving on a couple of boards and enjoying their 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

Robert Kendig ‘75 plans to retire around the end of the year after being at the Post Office over 33 years.

1980s

Brian Schuler ‘80 Served Honorably in the United States Navy and traveled around the world seven times. He has had the opportunity to live in exotic places both stateside and overseas.