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GUSTIES
60|Les Schuft, Hutchinson, was elected to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. He has had his own band, the Country Dutchmen, for 63 years. In addition to traveling nine states with the band, he has played for the old Minnesota North Stars and at Aquatennial events. He practiced dentistry for 30 years and then worked for a radio station in Hutchinson. He is also a lay minister in the Southwest Minnesota Synod of the ELCA.
62|Steve Hanson, Bloomington, retired as a family practitioner at the Osakis Medical Center.
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Sue Schreiber Kear, Cary, NC, is a self-employed private tutor.
65|Louise Carlson, Glencoe, a retired German teacher, volunteers at a local hospital, sings in the choir, and is a bell ringer at her church.
Dave Jordahl, Appleton, WI, a retired associate professor of music at the University of Wisconsin, Superior, volunteers tutoring first graders in reading and at the public library.
Tim Robinson, Sarasota, FL, a retired professor of psychological science at Gustavus, continues to play trumpet in numerous groups and venues in Florida and Minnesota.
Michael Sponberg, North Mankato, a retired community college professor, raises organic apples which he gives to the food shelf and serves as secretary of the Mankato Paddling and Outdoors Club. 66|Dick Edstrom, Stillwater, retired from Life Transitions Services.
Jan Williams Stephen, Denver, CO, sells real estate and works with seniors in transition.
68|John Ahlstrom, St. Paul, published his first book, The First Book of John in March. It’s available at the Book Mark.
Elizabeth Logan Sulik, Howard Beach, NY, retired after many years in healthcare, most recently at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center as information technology, media coordinator.
Carl Zaar, Franklin, WI, returned from a trip to Iceland in early October.
69|Greg Benson, Stillwater, is retired president and CEO of First State Bank and Trust in Bayport. He serves on the boards of First State Bank and Trust and The Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation. He has recently retired from the board of the Andersen Window Corporation.
70|Mindy Rittenhouse Greiling, Roseville, is serving as president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ramsey County.
John L. Martinson, Galena, IL, has been owner and artist at West Street Sculpture Park in Galena since 1986.
Craig Nelson, St. Peter, is the author of The Time of Strangeness Haiku, which came out of a project in which he posted on social media more than 100 original haiku with his photography. It is available on Amazon. 71|Terri Behrends-Singer, Edina, is retired and volunteers two days a week at VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People), the largest food shelf in Minnesota.
Marge Aasness Schaffer, Eden Prairie, has published a book titled, Journey Through the Mental Health Illness Maze: How Families Find Hope and Acceptance. It is available on Amazon.
72|Barbara Moore Stransky, Afton, retired in 2016 after 44 years of teaching special education in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District. She keeps busy with her volunteer activities.
73|William Beslock, White Lake, MI, a former social sciences and science teacher, is still guest teaching.
Linda Thomas Harper, Columbus, GA, has retired after more than 33 years with the Division of Family and Children Services as the first Black director in Muscogee County, Georgia.
Mark Zeise, Lakeville, retired as a science teacher and baseball coach for the Lakeville School District. He is now a volunteer baseball coach for Farmington High School and a personalized earth/space science instructor.
75|Steven J. Griffith, White Bear Lake, is on the Board of the Celtic Junction in St. Paul and Out of the Mist Celtic Theatre in St. Paul. He is also teaching Irish drama courses at Celtic Junction Arts Center.
Mark Helgeland, Thief River Falls, is serving as an interim pastor at Zion Lutheran Church.
Ron Rude, Tucson, AZ, has published a book, Amending the Christian Story: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grounded Faith and Sustainable Living. It can be found through the publisher at wipfandstock.com and Amazon.
76|Melanie Williams Frank, Blufton, SC, is a retired U.S. Navy nurse working part time at a boutique in Old Town Bluffton.
Bruce Olson, Brooklyn Park, is president-elect of Audio Engineering Society in New York, NY. The Society counts over 12,000 members throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Japan, and the Far East.
Scott E. Olson, North Mankato, is the interim senior pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Wells.
David Petersen, Lewiston, ID, has retired after 37 years of family practice medicine with Catalyst Medical Group. He also served on the Board and was past president of the Idaho Medical Association.
77|Nancy Beahrs Oster, Fifty Lakes, retired as an oncology nurse at Health Partners-Park Nicollet in Minneapolis.
James L. Thompson, Osseo, WI, retired as president and CEO of Brickwell Community Bank.
78|Jon R. Bakken, Waterville, has spent the last two years as the tight end coach for St. Olaf College and offensive coordinator for Lakeville South High School. 79|Scott Flom, Eden Prairie, was inducted into the Kenyon-Wanamingo Athletics Hall of Fame in October 2021.
Charly Skalbeck, Plymouth, a captain at Delta Air Lines, has retired after 42 years and over 26,000 hours aloft. His retirement coincides with the retirement of the Boeing 737NG.
Janelle Schnuckle Turinetti, Duluth, retired from Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a 40-year career as an RN.
Harry Van Gelder, Belleville, MI, is the social studies department head at Summit Academy North High School.
81|Gretchen Johnsen, Woodbury, continues as a family physician at the Allina Medical Clinic in Cottage Grove.
Tom Mobeck, Chaska, retired as a quality assurance IT at Prudential.
Jon Najarian, Chicago, IL, former NFL linebacker turned trader on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, is regularly featured on CNBC. He is founder of Mercury Trading, and later co-founded with his brother Pete, optionMONSTER, an options news and education firm, and TradeMONSTER, a leading online brokerage firm. He has also authored four bestselling books. You can read his market observations and trade ideas at marketrebellion.com, his financial education and newsletter services company.
82|Angie Huse Benda, Kenyon, retired from Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates.
Autumn Rilling Hilger, Athol, ID, is a nurse administrator at A Compassionate In-Home Care in Coeur d’Alene.
William Michael, Tonka Bay, is a shareholder, co-chair, and trial practice attorney with Greenberg Traurig Law Firm.
Mary Davis Mobeck, Chaska, retired as an elementary teacher at Eastern Carver County Schools.
Dwight Rudquist, Lindstrom, is a pastor at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Mike Solbrack, Litchfield, is a practicing dentist at Litchfield Family Dentistry and was recently inducted into the Litchfield High School Hall of Fame.
Eric Timm ’82, Willowbrook, IL, has been appointed chief executive officer of its recently established Neuromod USA, the US entity of Neuromod Devices, headquartered in Ireland. Neuromod makes a medical device for tinnitus treatment.
83|David Knoll, Plymouth, is director of finance and operations at Wayzata Community Church.
84|Karla Johnson Beck, Saint James, is director of teaching and learning for Redwood Area School District.
86|Wes Beedon, Roseville, is a senior vice president/ commercial lender for Key Community Bank in Inver Grove Heights. He also plays guitar and bass professionally for a band signed to Tinderbox Records.
Brian Hays, Prescott, WI, retired after 36 years in the field of probation, mental health, and correction services.
87|Joe Eischens, Parkville, MO, is co-founder, mediator, and attorney at Eischens + Vogel Mediation Solutions.
Terry Haley, Lakeville, teaches at Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
Gretchen Roble Hudacek, Fall Creek, WI, is a vice president and commercial loan officer at Royal Credit Union.
Kristi Multhap, Davidson, NC, is Vail professor and chair of the psychology department at Davidson College.
88|Mark T. Anderson, Woodbury, has been promoted to global business vice president, polymers and specialty chemical business unit at 3M.
89|Tom Bessinger, Eden Prairie, is vice president and commercial team leader at Huntington Asset Finance.
Alison McDonald, University Park, IL is a web production specialist at HUB International in Chicago.
90|Pam Eggler, Rochester, is a senior analyst for IBM and received a Major Outstanding Technical Achievement Award in 2021 for helping to enable delivery of critical nodes to the Oak Ridge National Lab’s Summit Computer, a supercomputer used for COVID19-related research.
Pam Carle Siebert, Oakdale, is vice president of community experience at National Youth Leadership Council.
Paula Sammon Wright, Lakeville, has been promoted to vice president of client services at Tunheim.
91|Deb Jenks, Oregon, WI, recently returned from Tokyo. She was part of the medical staff for Team USA at the 2020 Paralympics.
Anne Sammelson Noonan, Orono, is an independent writer contractor.
Ward Swanson, Eden Prairie, has been named president and CEO of Barr Engineering, an engineering and environmental consulting firm.
92|Shelley Wagner Beazley, Menomonie, WI, is an electronic services analyst at WESTconsin Credit Union.
Maret Freeman, Portland, ME, is a business development director at Maximus in Maine.
Sarah Morrison Kostial, Orono, is a private banking group manager at Associated Bank.
93|Deb Thomas Olsen, Worthington, has been promoted to finance director for the City of Worthington.
94|Tiana Bey, Derwood, MD, is an attorney/ associate with the law firm of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp in Washington DC.
Greg Munson, Mendota Heights, has been appointed executive managing director, Midwest region for Transwestern Real Estate Services. 95|Brian Brekke, Apple Valley, is a medical device professional for Relievant Medsystems.
Jeff Holmberg, Savage, is the interim superintendent for Centennial School District, Circle Pines.
Scott Hoss, Rochester, is a vice president of business banking at Think Bank.
96|Jack Sikora, Wauconda, IL, is a senior director program management at Pyxis Oncology in Cambridge, MA.
Founders Day
On Oct. 29, Founders Day 2021, the College honored three dedicated employees who have upheld the College’s founding mission of service. Left to right: JJ Akin ’11 received the Eric Norelius Award for Outstanding Administrative Employee; Dwight Stoll is the winner of the Faculty Service Award; and Dale Flemming is the recipient of the Augusta Carlson Schultz Award.
and accommodated testing coordinator at Macalester College.
98|Sara Huntley, St. Paul, is director of global customer advocacy at Nuance Communications.
Sheryl Filby Williams, Duluth, is a vice president and senior hydrogeologist for Barr Engineering.
97|Melissa LeVesque-Piela, Edina, is a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker.
Jason McDonald, Shakopee, is a department coordinator 99|Jennifer Carlson, Edina, is a financial advisor at Thrivent Financial.
00|Corey Bartlett, Sartell, is president/CEO at Automotive Parts Headquarters.
Gusties Around the World
In London
Provost Brenda Kelly helped then-senior, Hailey Concepcion ’21, make connections with alumni in London upon her move there. Here is Concepcion lunching with Amy Thompson ’87 and Ann DeLaHunt Burniston ’88.
In India
Former roommates Brad Nuss ’97 and Ashok Banerjee ’98 climbed the high-altitude trek of Kanchenjunga National Park in Sikkim.
In Sweden and Norway
Christopher Moylan ’90 completed a 30-day pilgrimage on St. Olavsleden, a 360-mile trail that traces the 1030 route of St. Olav, Norway’s patron saint, from Sundsvall, Sweden to Trondheim, Norway. It is the northernmost pilgrim trail in the world.
Jeff Von De Linde, Dayton, OH, is an athletic trainer and the coordinator of athletic training service at Kettering Health in Dayton.
01|Rebecca Kiesow Knudsen Sioux Falls, SD, has been , appointed president/CEO of Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota.
Dave Savage, Berkeley, CA, is an associate professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and was appointed an investigator in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Julie Bexell Sieben, Hastings, is a kindergarten teacher in the Farmington School District.
Becky Smith, Urbana, IL, received the Presidential Medallion from the University of Illinois for her leadership of the system’s COVID-19 response. She has also been appointed a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel. She is an assistant professor, department of pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
Heather Walker, St. Paul, is an executive director II at Brookdale Senior Living in West St. Paul.
02|Erin Hoffman Austin, Fort Collins, CO, is a French teacher at Poudre High School. She recently published a book with Routledge Press called The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources: How to Open, Fill, and Grow a Successful Online Curriculum Store.
Julia Stein Dittberner, St. Paul, is a contract attorney in the aviation group at the law firm of McAfee & Taft, Oklahoma City, OK.
Ben Follis, Belmont, CA, is an applications engineer for Machinify in Palo Alto, CA and has co-founded his own startup company called Uclusion located in San Jose.
Vidya Sivan, Boston, MA, is the communications specialist, Alumni Relations and Resource Development for Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, MA.
03|Andy Traetow, Fairmont, has been hired as the new school superintendent for Fairmont School District.
04|Ann Humburg Crofton, Blue Earth, is a licensed school nurse and COVID coordinator at Blue Earth Area Schools. She has also been volunteering with local public health to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jill Hubers Haspert, St. Paul, is CEO of Foxtrot Marketing Group in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Sarah Lippert, Chicago, IL has been named the assistant dean of students in the physical sciences division at the University of Chicago.
Katie Swenson Mark, Minnetonka, is a licensed independent clinical social worker at On the Mark Therapy in Minnetonka.
Zosia Stanley, Seattle, WA, is the associate general counsel for Washington State Hospital Association in Seattle.
05|Jessica Nelson Bartell, Herman, is a purchasing manager for ProMach-Brenton Engineering in Carlos.
Laura Johnson Stelter, Faribault, completed her Minnesota school administrator’s license and is the executive director of Arcadia Charter School in Northfield.
06|Kris Apfelbacher, West St. Paul, is a business development manager for Dascom Systems Group.
Carrie Joines, Woodbury is a medical analyst for Robins Kaplan.
Andrea Busch Lieser, New Ulm, was recently appointed judge for the Fifth Judicial District, Blue Earth County Courthouse.
07|Jo Ellison, Fargo, ND, is completing her psychiatry residency as the director of psychotherapy training at the University of North Dakota, Fargo, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also the section chair for Behavioral Health in the West market at Essentia Health.
Grant Jerich, Waconia, is a process implementation manager at Cargill in Wayzata.
Ben Levy, St. Louis Park, is completing his diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Derek Martin, Crookston, is a funding specialist for Widseth Smith Nolting.
08|Chelsea Becker, Maple Grove, is a principal regulatory affairs specialist for Medtronic.
Tim Bergman, Denver, CO, is a county manager for Lake County.
Stacy Sheldon, Memphis, TN, is a business applications advisor at FedEx.
Ben Smith, Apple Valley, is director of corporate giving for Scholarship America, Minneapolis.
09|Christine Dornbusch, Waterloo, IA, is an assistant director of college counseling at Verto Education.
Luke Garrison, Goodyear, AZ, is a communications director for the Liberty Elementary School District.
Kavan Rogness, Lakeville, is a discipleship director at Faith Covenant Church in Burnsville.
10|Casey Enevoldsen, Minneapolis, is vice president of employee experience for Lunds Food Holdings.
Lauren Bennett McGinty, Minneapolis, has been appointed by Governor Tim Walz as the new director of Explore Minnesota Tourism.
Gilles Amadou Ouedraogo, Bonn, Germany, is the monitoring officer for the Great Green Wall Accelerator at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Christina Sorensen, Eagle Lake, is a dentist at Mankato Family Dental.
Vincent Stephan, Helena, MT, is an executive chef for Touchmark on Saddle Drive, a senior living community.
Susie Kramer Wold, St. Paul, is assistant director of admissions and diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Minnesota.
11|Eric Cronin, St. Paul, is the senior data analystimplementation manager for Blackbaud.
Jake Peymann, Inver Grove Heights, is a accounts receivable specialist for Business Capital in Edina.
12|Steve Dow, Minnetonka, is a mortgage loan officer for Tradition Mortgage.
Mike Jirik, Lonsdale, completed his PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is now a faculty fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University.
Helena Shanks, Moorhead, is a manager and co-owner of River Rock Coffee & Tea in St. Peter.
13|Molly Gillen Birkeland Stillwater, started her , own business, Molly Birkeland Wellness, a holistic health coaching private practice specializing in helping individuals with stress, mood, food, body image, and perinatal health.
Brittan Duffing, Lake City, is the advising coordinator for the international and off-campus studies program at St. Olaf College.
Kristen Campbell Miller, St. Paul, is a research instructor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.
Lucy Tongen, Portland, OR, is a veterinarian for Banfield.
Jered Wolbeck, Bethel, is a plant manager for Teleflex.
14|Caitlin Dow, Burnsville, is a project manager I for Boston Scientific.
Sam Warburton, Saint Peter, is the administrative and programs specialist for the Gustavus Arboretum.
Michael Soderlind, Minneapolis, is a financial consultant for Optum.
15|Gunnar Boettcher, Mankato, is owner and muscle activation technique specialist and personal trainer of Gunstorm Muscle Health.
Libby Larson, Grand Marais, is a grants manager for North House Folk School.
16|Katlynn Alm, Savage, is OVW grant coordinator in the PATH to Care office at the University of California, Berkeley. The office provides support to victim-survivors of sexual violence.
Rojonaina Andriamihaja, Minneapolis, is communications and volunteer programs coordinator for Tubman in Minneapolis.
Caroline David, Montreal, Quebec, is a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University.
Britta Johnson, Minneapolis, is a media producer at University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
Robert Rasmussen, Richfield, is an accounting manager for Airborne Athletics.
Tyler Stoltzman, Farmington, has started a master’s of nursing program at St. Catherine’s University.
Janelle Thienes, Minneapolis, is the digital marketing specialist for the Science Museum of Minnesota. 17|Charles Box, Merrifield, is a technology specialist at Deer River Public Schools.
Sean Hinnenkamp, Duluth, is a payroll auditor for WilsonMcShane Corporation.
Laura Isdahl, Plymouth, is a program manager for Reading and Math, Inc.
Elizabeth Readel, Arlington, TX, a graduate student in analytical chemistry at the University of Texas, is currently serving a nine-month internship with Roche Pharmaceuticals in Basil, Switzerland.
Annalise Wolff, Minneapolis, is a veterinarian at the Eagan Pet Clinic.
Gusties Around the World
In Cancun, Mexico
Peter Nyhus ’60 with former Gustie football players at the wedding of Sergio de Pablos Vele ’17. L to r: Andrew Allen ’17, Nick Frandsen ’15, Iker Ortiz Hildago ’17, Jacob Gonzalez ’18, Nyhus, Vele, and Gabe Boyce ’16. Nyhus is the recipient of the 2021 Gustavus Athletics Making a Difference Award, given to those highly supportive of Gustavus Athletics.
18|Tenzin Choenyi, Chicago, IL, is a commercial banking officer at CIBC.
Jacob Herd, St. Louis Park, is a registered client associate for RBC Wealth Management.
Joseph Huff, Minneapolis, is a platform account executive for Yardstik and is in an MBA program at Southern Methodist University.
Kristen Matthews, Chaska, is the director of youth and family ministries at Faith Lutheran Church.
Hubert Ngabirano, St. Louis Park, is an adviser in commercial real estate for IAG Commercial.
19|Vanessa Case, New Brighton, is a clinical unit assistant for Nucleus Network.
Haley Pesik Dawson, St. Louis Park, is a software developer for ProtoLabs.
Grace Love, Finlayson, is a paraprofessional, environmental emphasis at CHOICE Technical Academy.
Hailey Mattson, Princeton, is a CIA team lead for Americorps.
Bailey Van Den Heuvel, Mondovi, WI, works for the Alma School District.
20|Grace Arnold, Huntsville, AL, is the community editor for The Zebra.
Amy Rose, Minneapolis, works for Ovative Group as an analyst, talent services.
Brayton Finch, Chattanooga, TN, is an IT recruiter for TEKsystems.
21|Amelia Bjorklund, Bloomington, is an investment analyst at NAI Legacy.
Hannah Gronseth, Edina, is a community account executive for SPS Commerce in Minneapolis.
Carter Grupp, Burnsville, is an American Connection Corps Fellow to serve Otter Tail County to increase broadband access and digital literacy.
Miranda Johnsen, Madison, WI, is a film and digital media mentor and supervisor at Camp Createability and is a contributing TV critic for Twin Cities Geek.
Emma Neus, Philadelphia, PA, is a staff accountant for BBD.
WEDDINGS
Leann Morsching ’95 and Luis Garcia, 08/17/19, Eagan
Sara Sertich ’02 and Jon Albert, 09/28/19, Ponte Vedra, FL
Maggie Chambers ’03 and Eric Wagner, 07/09/21, Minneapolis
Kelly Keith ’05 and Marcus Bohlemann, 05/30/21, Addison, TX
Eric Risland ’07 and Julia Gervais, 06/26/21, Pine City
Becky Strobel ’09 and Stephen Lake, 08/21/21, St. Louis Park
Alex Lair ’10 and Katie Murgic, 08/21/21, Rochester
Jake Peymann ’11 and Kelsey Rehome, 05/29/21, Inver Grove Heights
Rachel Chase ’13 and Kyle McManus, 06/26/21, Minneapolis
Kristen Campbell ’13 and Phil Miller, 09/04/21, St. Paul
Laura Purdham ’13 and Wesley Seaberg, 08/21/21, Fridley
Coby Rowley ’13 and Alissa Fahrenz ’13, 07/31/21, Hopkins
Lucy Tongen ’13 and Cory Gieseke, 06/26/21, Portland, OR
Samuel Warburton ’14 and Juan Mendoza, 08/28/21, Saint Peter
Alexandria Ceranske ’14 and Eric Tallus, 10/16/21, Indianapolis, IN
Makayla Seeley Korbel ’15
and Michael Buckman, 06/06/21, Minneapolis
Anna Galloway ’15 and Nicholas Gersch ’15, 07/10/21, Minneapolis
Katherine Schulze ’15 and Michael LaNasa, 05/16/21, Bemidji
Griffin Reed ’16 and Ika Kovacikova, 08/21/21, Mantorville
Laura Bergman ’17 and Lee Cunningham, 08/14/21, St. Paul
Tessa Semerad ’17 and Erik Johnson ’17, 09/25/21, Otsego
Alexandra Kopp ’17 and Samuel Majka ’17, 10/18/19, Minneapolis
Mae Meierhenry ’17 and Gavin Pochop, 09/25/21, Sioux Falls, SD.
Joseph Satek ’17 and Karolina Stark ’17, 09/17/21, Jordan.
Marilin Benn ’18 and Noah Hanson, 07/16/21, New London.
Jacob Herd ’18 and Anna St. Dennis ’18, 12/31/20, Saint Louis Park.
Joseph Huff ’18 and Mariah Schulte ’18, 05/08/21, Minneapolis.
Jennifer Williams ’18 and Jake Kahn, 09/25/21, Plymouth.
Hubert Ngabirano ’18 and Kathryn Von Edeskuty, 07/10/21, Saint Louis Park.
Matthew Berkner ’19 and Claire Laakso ’18, 03/13/21, Hopkins.
Danann Mitchell ’20 and Noah Hardman ’20, 06/19/21, Minneapolis.
BIRTHS
Clara to Jessi Lewis Archbold ’07 and Samuel Archbold ’07, fall 2021
Ocean to Ambryn Melius ’03 and Alexandria Kewitt, summer 2021
Grace to Martha Diedrichsen Mason ’04 and James D. Mason, fall 2020
Zosia to Crystal Gildea Polski ’04 and Matthew Polski ’05, summer 2021
Maya to Laurie Leonard ’05 and Tyler Leonard, winter 2021
Olivia to Matt Swenson ’06 and Sara Thatcher Swenson, summer 2021
Monica to Sonya Hysing Pickett ’07 and David Pickett, summer 2021
April to Nicole Klaustermeier Fiala ’08 and James Fiala, fall 2021
Miriam to Esther Mulder Widmalm-Delphonse ’08 and Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse, fall 2021
Sylvie to Tania Schueller Delehanty ’09 and Jack Delehanty, winter 2021
Oscar to Amber Hanson Glaeser ’10 and Scott Glaeser, spring 2021
Nora to Emma Strand Knooihuizen ’11 and Joe Knooihuizen, summer 2021
Elliott to Bergit Nerheim Mars ’11 and Kyle Mars, summer 2021
Hudson to Molly Gillen Birkeland ’13 and Jordan Birkeland ’13, summer 2020
Harriet to David Buckley ’13 and Lauren Carlson Buckley ’13, summer 2021.
Henry to Sarah HundHagemeyer ’13 and Ryan Hagemeyer, summer 2021
Everleigh to Paige Hoehn Zimmerman ’13 and Joshua Zimmerman, summer 2021
Aniston to Kaitlin Kwasniewski Biteler ’16 and Derek Biteler, fall 2021
Nora and Jacob to Isabel Carlson Carter ’17 and Scott Carter, summer 2019 and spring 2021
IN MEMORIAM
Mary Ann Peters Anderson ’45, Minneapolis, on 8/17/21. A former high school biology, history, and primarily English teacher, she is survived by two children, Steven Anderson ’79, and Karin Anderson ’80.
Doris Johnson Briere ’46, Fremont, CA, on 8/15/21. A former social worker for Lutheran Social Services, she is survived by two children including David Briere ’80.
Russell Crosby ’48, Bagley, on 9/5/21. He co-owned and operated a tire recapping business in Alexandria and is survived by his four children.
Marilyn Smith Douglass ’48, Groton, CT, on 10/10/21. A former member of the Cadet Nurse Corps, she and her husband (who had a career in the Navy submarine service) lived in many different locations. She is survived by her husband, Robert, and two sons.
James L. Dye ’49, Longmont, CO, on 10/8/21. A U. S. Army veteran, he was a pioneer in chemistry, teaching at Michigan State University. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, receiving two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Fulbright Fellowship, and the American Chemical Society National Award. He is survived by his wife, Angeline, and three children
Joanne Lind Hoogland ’50, Anchorage, AK, on 8/17/21. A former teacher at Seward High School, she also worked in the many shared business with her husband. She is survived by three children.
Phyllis Carlson Sucher ’50, Perham, on 10/13/21. A minister’s wife, she complemented her husband’s work by playing organ, piano, singing solos, and directing several choirs. She is survived by four children and a brother.
Adele Lund Brown ’51, Seal Beach, CA, on 4/30/21. She was a home economics teacher at Montclair High School for over 35 years and is survived by a daughter.
Mary Wanstrom Franzman ’51, Monticello, on 10/1/21. A long-time elementary school teacher at various schools, she is survived by six children and a brother, DeMar Wanstrom ’55.
G. Robert Isenberg ’51, Saint Peter, on 8/17/21. A Korean War veteran, Bob worked for AMPI Regional Office in New Ulm. He is survived by his wife, Leona “Onie” Isenberg, and two daughters, Naomi Isenberg Quimby ’81 and Lisa Isenberg ’83.
Marie Olson Wright ’51, Buffalo, on 9/10/21. She worked as a stenographer and typist and is survived by her husband, John Wright, and three sons.
Carol Lunstead Ahlstrom ’52, Green Valley, AZ, on 7/19/21. She was a registered nurse supervisor for The Homestead of Fair Oaks and is survived by five children including Karen Ahlstrom ’86.
Mary Iverson Anderson ’52, Weston, MA, on 10/27/21. A wife and mother, she is survived by her husband, Gerald, and three children.
Tsugio “Tug” Ikeda ’52, Great Falls, MT, on 10/28/21. A World War II Army veteran, he became an elementary teacher and principal. He is survived by his wife, Enid, four children and two brothers.
Donald R. Peterson ’52, Roswell, GA, on 9/16/21. A U.S. Navy veteran and classic car enthusiast, Don was the former president/ owner of Car Collector magazine and was owner of Classic Car Appraisal Service. He is survived by his wife, Edie Peterson, five sons including Ryan ’08, and a brother, Jerry Peterson ’60.
Jerome Roettger ’52, Duluth, on 8/9/21. A U.S. National Guard veteran, he was a longtime employee of Minnesota Power, retiring as their general manager of the Central Division. He is survived by his wife, Anna Roettger, and two daughters.
Roger Rotvig ’52, Biddeford, ME, on 9/10/21. He was a former Lutheran pastor at various locations, served as an Air Force Chaplain, and later worked for Lutheran Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife, Helen Johnson Rotvig ’55, and three children.
Paul Swedberg ’52, Osseo, on 8/22/21. He was a former Lutheran pastor who started and served most of his career at Lutheran Church of the Master, in Brooklyn Center. He is survived by his wife, Carol Swedberg, and five children.
John Edward Wright
’52, Buffalo, on 9/13/21. A retired agricultural teacher at Worthington High School and Community College he is survived by three sons and a sister.
Francis John Dale ’53, New London, on 10/29/21. He was a Lutheran pastor who later went into private counseling. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Ness Dale ’53, and four children.
Roy R. Johnson ’53, Eden Prairie, on 9/3/21. He was a classification records manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and is survived by his wife, Martha Johnson, two daughters, and a brother, Lennart Johnson ’67.
Beverly Jacobson Nestingen-
Lundeen ’53, Northfield, on 9/29/21. She taught special education in the Mound School District for 20 years and later went to seminary and became an ordained pastor. She is survived by four children.
Verle V. Carter ’54, Rising Sun, MD, on 9/2/21. He worked for 37 years at E.I. DuPont in construction and control. Later becoming a chartered financial consultant. Vic is survived by his wife, Janet Carter, and three children.
Dolores Ketola Coulson ’54, Tasmania, Australia, on 6/12/21. She was a teacher and librarian at Brooks High School in Tasmania and is survived by her husband, John Coulson, and three children.
Paul W. Olson ’54, Paoli, PA, on 9/10/21. A Korean War veteran, he had a career in sales and marketing, owning several small firms in the laboratory testing business. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Olson, and three children.
Ellen Togikawa Ryusaki ’54, Honolulu, HI, on 8/7/20. She was a retired student activity coordinator at Kalani High School and is survived by two children.
Allen E. Carlson ’55, Eden Prairie, on 8/1/21. He was the chief plant accountant for Timesavers and is survived by his wife, Shirley Carlson, and two daughters.
Dean L. Lovold ’55, New London, on 6/18/21. A U.S. Army veteran, he had a long career as a dentist with the Willmar Regional Treatment Center and is survived by his wife, Mariette, three children, and two stepsons.
Theodore F. Anderson ’56, Woodbury, on 8/10/21. He had a long career as a science instructor at Albert Lea School District and is survived by three children including Mark T. Anderson ’88.
Lester Biermann ’56, Livonia, MI, on 9/11/21. A US Army veteran, he had a long career teaching mathematics and English for Clarenceville School District in Michigan. He is survived by wife, Lois Biermann, and three children.
Eva Martinson Drometer ’56, Cannon Falls, on 10/30/21. She worked as a bank teller and later managed the Countryside Antique
REMEMBERING
JAMES PETERSON ’64, former president Minneapolis on 10/29/21. He served as the College’s 15th president from 2003-2008. The son of a Lutheran pastor, Peterson followed his parents and older brother to Gustavus. After graduating, he worked as a high school science teacher before pursuing a doctorate in entomology from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He became a research associate at the University of Wisconsin, Madison before moving to Washington, D.C. to serve as a staff ecologist for the National Commission on Water Quality. From 1976–1984, Peterson served the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in various capacities. He returned to Minnesota in 1984 where he was president of the Science Museum of Minnesota for 19 years. He and his wife, Susan, were honored with the Greater Gustavus Award, and in 2010, Peterson was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the Swedish crown in recognition of his service to Gustavus and work to foster relationships and strengthen ties with Sweden. He is survived by his wife, Rev. Susan Pepin Peterson ’65, children Erika Eklund ’94 and Hans, grandchildren Peter and Samuel, and brothers Paul ’62 and Tim.
REMEMBERING CLAUS P. BUECHMANN, former faculty
Mankato, on 10/7/21. Born in 1935 in Klein Schlamin, Germany he moved to the United States on a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the University of Kansas, where he studied English literature. In 1968 he accepted a position at Gustavus Adolphus College where he taught English for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Margie Ann Buechmann, two daughters, and three sisters.
REMEMBERING
Richard Martin, former faculty Tucson, AZ, on 9/3/21. After attending St. John’s University, he went on to earn his PhD in developmental psychology at the Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota. He came to Gustavus in 1970 as a teacher and researcher in the psychological science department. Well respected by his colleagues he also served as department head and chairman of the faculty senate, retiring in 2014. He is survived by his wife, Kathie, and three children.
Mall with her husband. She is survived by sisters-in-law.
Corrine “Reenie” Rhyne Holm
’56, Minneapolis, on 7/20/21. A former physical therapist and owner of Custom Design Windows, she is survived by her husband, Gordon Holm ’55, four sons including Donald ’79, Eric ’82, and Gregory ’87, and two sisters including Marilyn Rhyne Herr ’57.
Carol Rylander Farrell
’57, Greeley, CO, on 9/16/21. A watercolor artist, her works hung in galleries and art shows in Northern Colorado. She is survived by her husband, James Farrell, four children, and a sister, Dorothy Rylander Johnson ’59.
Marilyn Rhyne Herr ’57, Newark, NJ, on 7/22/21. A practicing attorney who previously served in the Pentagon, Marilyn was appointed to the Superior Court of New Jersey in 1989 as the first female judge in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She received a Distinguished Alumni Citation from Gustavus in 1991 and is survived by three children and a sister.
Barbara Churchill Stangler
’57, Mankato, on 9/10/21. A former schoolteacher and owner of Hometown Travel, she is survived by her husband, Bill Stanger, three children, and a brother, Donald Churchill ’55.
Beverly Duncan Anderson
’58, Ventura, CA, on 7/12/21. An elementary educator who later held positions at California Lutheran University in the development office and was their first Director of Church Relations, she also held positions as regional coordinator for the ELCA. Beverly is survived by her husband, J. Roger Anderson ’57, and three children including Craig Anderson ’82.
Ellen Maus Boler ’58, Amelia Island, FL, on 9/6/21. A wife and mother she is survived by three sons.
G. Barry Coulter ’58, Saint Peter, on 4/21/21. He was a human services technician at the Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center and is survived by his wife, Donna Coulter, and a sister, Donna Coulter Carpenter ’60.
Roger Roettger ’58, Northfield, on 5/7/21. An Army veteran, he spent his career in the automotive industry as an executive vice president in corporate sales and management and is survived by his wife, Judith Roettger, five children, and a brother, Jerome Roettger ’52.
Dennis A. Anderson ’59, Omaha, NE, on 9/23/21. A Lutheran pastor, he became the Bishop of the Nebraska Synod and later served as president of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anderson, and two children.
Joyce Ford Anderson ’59, Eugene, OR, on 10/30/21. She taught high school chemistry and math at schools in Richfield, MN; Spokane, WA; and Portland, OR. She is survived by her husband, Dick Anderson ’53, two children including Kristin Anderson ’94, and a sister, Barbara Ford Olson ’57.
Deane D. Nelson ’59, Alexandria, on 8/22/21. He was a psychologist and guidance counselor with his own private practice as a consultant for various businesses and organizations. He is survived by his wife, Lois Anderson Nelson ’60, and two sons.
Dwayne Layton “DL” Smith
’59, Minneapolis, on 8/21/21. A standout basketball player, he was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers and played briefly. He was also inducted into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame. Later he coached and taught school, then became a financial planner opening D. L. Smith & Associates. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Vilipski, and three daughters including Stephanie Smith ’88.
John A. Peterson ’60, Hastings, on 9/29/21. A U.S. Army veteran, he later spent most of his career as a design engineer for 3M. He is survived by his wife, Jan, and three children.
Paul V. Serenius ’60, Centerville, OH, on 9/4/21. He was a dentist and chair of the Resident Dental Program at the Dayton VA Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Dahlquist Serenius ’61, and three children.
David Wold ’60, Saffle, Sweden, on 10/18/21. He was the owner of a publishing company, English Language Services, and is survived by his wife, Inger Wold, and two sons.
Theodore C. Johns ’61, Phoenix, AZ, 9/19/21. After receiving his master of divinity degree, he was ordained and served as pastor at many various locations across the country and in England as well as an Army Chaplain. He is survived by his wife, Marietta Bittrich Johns ’63, three children, Kristin Johns Young ’86, Karin Johns Hausman ’88, and Derek Johns ’92; six siblings, Paul ’56, Peace Johns Finlayson ’57, Daniel ’59, Mary Johns Miller ’62, Philip ’65, and Ruth Johns Niemi ’69.
Carolyn Wedin ’61, St. Paul, on 7/28/21. She was a prolific author and commentator, with a PhD in writing and literature. She taught at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC, and the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, retiring in 1996. She is survived by her husband, Anthony, and three children.
Rosemary Eklund Saur ’62, Rio Rancho, NM, on 7/17/21. She was a faculty member at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. She is survived by her husband, Warren, and three children.
James Skogen ’62, Albuquerque, NM, on 8/5/21. A U.S. Army paratrooper, he worked as a parts manager for Stewart and Stevenson for 25 years and later was a teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools. He is survived by his wife, Rita Anna Skogen, and four children.
Lloyd Jafvert ’63, Albert City, IA, on 8/8/21. He was president of Jafvert Mueller Architects and is survived by his wife, Gay Jafvert, two daughters, and a sister, Lorna Jafvert Reed ’61.
Erling G. Lindstrom ’63, British Columbia, Canada, on 10/12/21. He was a Lutheran pastor at various locations in Canada. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Nelson Lindstrom ’65, and two sisters.
Sylvia Mellroth Brooks ’64, State College, PA, on 9/17/21. She worked as a secretary and office manager for several companies and is survived by a stepson.
Marjorie Rawhouser
Crosby ’64, Bay St. Louis, MS, on 7/28/21. She was employed for several years with the Naval Oceanographic Office in Washington, DC before leaving to be a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Spurgeon Crosby, two sons, and a brother.
Lynne McKenzie Thompson
’64, St. Paul, on 9/12/21. Along with her first husband, she ran a family-owned insurance agency in Grove City until his passing. She is survived by her two children.
Norma Schneider Miller ’65, Deerwood, on 10/23/21. She was school nurse for Monticello Public Schools and is survived by her husband, Bruce Miller ’64; three children, Hans Miller ’93, Karin Miller Wagner ’95, and Britt Miller Dewey ’99; and two siblings including Marlys Schneider Swenson ’63.
Mary Kohlmeyer Tauer ’65, Albuquerque, NM, on 4/28/21. She was a public health nurse with the Indian Health Service on reservations in North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota and New Mexico. She is survived by her husband, James, and a sister, Jean Witter ’67.
Alice Schuft Ward ’65, Waterloo, IA, on 7/16/21. She worked as an elementary educator and assistant manager of an arts and crafts store. She is survived by a son.
David E. Dovenberg ’66, Wayzata, on 5/10/21. He had a long career, most recently as the chief executive officer at Universal Hospital Services, and is survived by his wife, Jean Sieveke Dovenberg ’69, two children, and two siblings, Ann Dovenberg Zweig ’70, and Richard Dovenberg ’73.
Jack Gerlinger ’68, North Port, FL, on 9/29/21. He was a branch manager and sales representative for various companies, most recently for Mobile Mini, and is survived by his wife, Linda Gerlinger, and two sons.
Cheryl Kramer Vinson ’68, Eden Prairie, on 8/8/21. She worked as a public health nurse as well as a school nurse and is survived by two children.
Mary Ann Johnson ’70, Litchfield, on 5/15/21. A homemaker and teacher’s assistant at Lake Ripley Elementary School, she is survived by three children.
Allen Magnuson ’71, Fergus Falls, on 9/25/21. A retired pediatrician, he practiced for 40 years at the Fergus Falls Medical Group. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Dickmeyer Magnuson ’71, and two children, Lane Magnuson ’97 and Candace Magnuson Barton ’99.
Suzanne Zenk Miller ’71, South Bend, IN, on 5/10/21. She was director of the department of continuing education at Indiana University, South Bend and is survived by four sisters including Jane Zenk Kollofski ’81.
Linda Carlson Odegard ’71, Minneapolis, on 9/14/21. A lifelong educator, she taught French and adult literacy, and with her husband operated the Odegard family businesses until his death. She served on various education boards. She is survived by her husband, Harlan Cavert, and two stepchildren.
Jean Rebischke Wolff ’72, Burnsville, on 10/22/21. She was a retired mental health nurse clinician from Abbott Northwestern Hospital and is survived by a son.
Gerald Bakke ’73, Buffalo, on 9/25/21. A former Gustavus star wrestler, Gerald taught social studies and coached at Buffalo High School. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bakke, and six children including Heather Bakke ’95.
Nancy B. Nordgren ’76, St. Paul, on 7/12/21. She was a copy editor and layout editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and is survived by two sisters and two sons.
John R. Michelsen ’77, Rochester, on 7/20/21. He worked as a service representative for Qwest International and is survived by his wife, Debra, and a sister.
Paul D. Anderson ’78, River Falls, WI, on 10/10/21. He was a longtime psychiatric nurse at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis and is survived by his wife, Synneva, three sons, and a sister, Janet Anderson Carter ’77.
Karen Osell ’78, Monticello, on 10/23/21. She had a career as a licensed social worker, correctional officer, and probation officer for Anoka County and is survived by many friends and cousins.
Douglas Nave ’80, Elmore, on 9/12/21. He was a farmer and owner/operator of Double Play Sports Bar and Grill in Elmore. He is survived by three children.
John G. Erickson ’81, Woodbury, on 10/8/21. He was the system director, employee and labor relations for Fairview Health Services and is survived by his wife, Gloria, and three sons, including Dane Erickson ’13 and Evan Erickson ’19.
Allison McCormack Lee ’81, St. Paul, on 8/11/21. A former physical therapist at Park Nicollet Medical Center, she is survived by three daughters including Linde Lee ’10.
Brian Paulsen ’81, Osseo, on 8/20/21. He worked as a computer programmer throughout his career, most recently at Lifetouch, and is survived by his parents and two siblings.
Jeffrey B. Lund ’83, Tuolumne, CA, on 9/27/21. A U.S. Air Force veteran and accomplished skydiver, he was working as an Uber driver. He is survived by his wife, Tamara Lund, four children, his parents, Donald Lund ’62 and Susan Appelquist Jorgensen ’60, and three siblings including Michael Lund ’84.
Marcio Barbosa ’85, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 9/17/21. He was a business development manager for IBM Corporation and is survived by his spouse, Jonas Rodrigues.
Beth Haen Orlowsky ’85, Minneapolis, on 9/16/21. She was a high school French teacher at various Twin City locations and author of Fearless and Free: Living with Peace and Joy through Stage 4 Cancer. She is survived by her parents, Victor and Diane Haen, he husband, David Orlowsky, three children and three sisters including Julia Haen Morton ’84.
Douglas T. Rogers ’86, Shakopee, on 9/10/21. He was co-owner of Genesis Fitness and Nutrition and is survived by his parents, Lynn and Janice Rogers, his wife, Wendy Rogers, four children, and two sisters.
Douglas Magee ’87, Two Harbors, on 7/29/21. He worked for Hedstrom Lumber Company in the lumber procurement area and is survived by three siblings.
James Russell ’86, Carver, on 10/30/21. He was a QA automation manager for United Health Networks, and survived by his wife, Lisa Russell, two daughters, his parents, James and Joan Russell and three siblings.
Steven Waldor ’92, Edina, on 10/30/21. He was an accomplished hockey player and is survived by his parents, Matt Waldor and Jane Matthies, and a brother.
Brady Cotton ’05, Minneapolis, on 7/14/21. He was a sales manager for Maverick Wine Company in Bloomington and is survived by his parents, Curtis Cotton ’72 and Karen Amundson Cotton ’74, and two siblings, Brandon ’04 and Kelsey Cotton Milbert ’07.
Spencer Leuthold ’09, Minneapolis, on 9/21/21. He was a financial analyst with Ameriprise and is survived by his parents, Peter and Susan Leuthold, his partner, Abbey, and a brother.
Dennis Nygard, former staff, Mankato, on 8/3/21. An Army veteran, he worked for 34 years for the Saint Peter Post Office, first as a carrier then as a window clerk. In retirement, he worked part-time for Gustavus in the custodial department.
GUSTIES GATHER
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1. Gals from the Class of 1982 celebrated lifelong friendships with dinner in Minnetonka. L to r: Sherrie Swanson, Tracy Koeger Heitner, Anne Juhl Legeros, Camille Clausen Ehrich, and Lisa Martinson Buchal
2. Members of the Black Student Organization from the 1970s gathered in the home of Shirley Gholston Key ’71 in Memphis, Tennessee. L to r: Victor Shaffer ’73, Pearl Seabrooks Fuller ’71, Chet Fuller ’72, Christine Justice Holloway ’73, Jamesetta Harwell Rowls ’74, Ardis Saulsberry Bridges ’71, Peggy Seymour Cole ’73, Johnny Broughton ’73; seated: Gholston Key
3. A Sand Lake, WI gathering of Gustie pontooners. L to r: Rob Gamm ’84, Morli Johnson Gamm ’87, Ann Torgerson, Dave Torgerson ’84, and Greg Mazanec ’84
4. 1958 classmates gathered for a luncheon this fall. L to r: Jan Thomas Pritchard, Claudette Anderson McCollar, Sonya Harbo Talus, Martha Banke Curtis, and Barbara Jensen Olson 5. A very Gustie golf outing. Back, l to r: Keith Hedlund ’79, Charlie Larson ’77, Chris Halden ’78, Willie Rossbach ’77, Bob Dayton ’79, Steve Hanson ’77, Mark Bergman ’79, Mark Bowell ’77, George Hicks ’75, Rad Royer ’77, Charlie Wold ’77, Tom Parnell ’78, and John Dwyer ’77; middle, l to r: Dave Gunderson ’80, Steve Howells ’79, Mark Scharmer ’77, Scott Severinson ’77, and Brad Perlich ’79; front, l to r: Bob Nickleby ’77, Pete Henry ’77, Willie Horn ’77, Scott Gislason ’77, Charlie Wirth ’78, and Bruce Edwards ’77
6. Teammates on the Gustavus men’s hockey team between 1994 and 1998 reunited on Lake Okoboji in August. Pictured are Brent Staples ’98, Shawn Reid ’98, John Hirsch ’98, Scott Grabham ’98, and Peet Moseley ’00, with Anna Hemberger Reid ’98, Ellie Trocke Moseley ’00, Nicole Nesseth Staples ’04, Tracy Rameil, Christine Collins, and a gaggle of future Gusties
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7. Eight Gusties who served as “Christ’s Ambassadors” to Japan in 1970 zoomed together from England, California, and Minnesota. They are Susan Kibler ’72, Dennis Timmerman ’71 and Jane Feddersen Timmerman ’70, Linda Janisch Ziegler ’71, Jeanne Sielaff ’71, Kent Anderson ’71, Jim Lobdell ’71, and Jan Hartsook ’70
8. Gustie Nurses of 1964 gathered in McCordsville, IN. Their trip included volunteer work. Seated, l to r: Char Olson Jerney, Diane Kvols Schweizer, Karyl Krantz Blair; standing, l to r: Carla Johnson Stoneberg, Ruby Monson Englund, Barb Nelson Kroll, Sharron Anderson Erickson,
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9. Members of the 1976-77 Men’s Hockey MIAC Champions and National Runner-Up team were on campus for a 45th anniversary reunion. Front, l to r: Jim Williams ’78, Chris Middlebrook ’79, Brad Austin ’78, Mike Kemp, ’75, assistant coach Mike Cody ’78, Bruce Edwards ’77, Tom Lindsey ’77; middle, l to r: Bob Greenberg ’77, sports information Steve Hansen ’78, Warren Loken ’78, Tim Bohan ’80, Mark Weber ’78, Brad Perlich ’79, Paul Rutt ’79, Brian Parr ’77, Craig Miller ’77, Keith Hedlund ’79, Doug Coombe ’79, manager Ray Lewis ’78; back, l to r: Dave Gunderson ’80, Dan Horecka ’79, Dave Kunz ’79, Steve Howells ’79, Chris Halden ’78; not pictured but attended was Don Ellwood ’80, team Zamboni driver