ALUMNI NEWS CLASS UPDATES: 1960'S Esther (Mattson) Brown ’60 resides in Portage, Mich. Her email address is estheranndesigns@yahoo.com. Phyllis (Antonson) Biseth ’61 resides in Oslo, Norway. Phyllis says, “Began living in Norway in 2012. Been living here full time since 2018. I am now married to a Norwegian, who was my boss when I lived in Oslo and worked in 1961-1962. Feel at home here. My Norwegian language teacher, Dr. Satterlie, laid the foundation for my Norwegian language. Although my accent is very strong, so people always ask me where I’m from. Love playing tour guide here in Oslo. Let me know if you plan a trip here!” Her email address is pjb98116@gmail.com. Tom Reisetter ‘64 is a graduate of Buena Vista University, Storm Lake. He retired in 2008 after 40 years with a major food company as an accountant and financial analyst. He and his wife, Doreen were married in 1968. Doreen is a retired registered nurse. They live in Aitkin, Minn. Colonel Stanley Gudmundson ’66 resides in Peterson, Minn. Colonel Gudmundson says “After graduating from Waldorf I got a BS degree from Winona State. I spent two years in the US Navy and then joined the Air Force. I was trained as a navigator and flew B-52s, FB-111As, and SR-71s. I flew for 18 years and was the last commander of the last SR-71 operational flying unit. I was on active duty for 30 years and retired in Feb. 2000. We returned to southeast Minnesota after retirement and now spend half the year in Rushford and the other half in Yuba City, CA. I also went to school for the first 8 years after we came back to Minnesota taking “blue” collar courses. I also have a small farm that keeps me busy that is good for the heart and soul. My wife, Unchalee, is from Chiang Mai, Thailand. The good Lord has blessed us far more than we could have imagined or deserved.” His email address is stangudmundson_1@hotmail.com. Bob Stern ’67 resides in St. Augustine Beach, Fla. Bob says “Retired from the Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind after 30 years of being a classroom teacher and a Technology Specialist. We stay active bike riding in Fla., hiking in western N.C. mountains, and RV trips through Canada to Alaska. His email address is rcstern1@gmail.com.
CLASS UPDATES: 1970'S Mark Jolivette ’70 resides in La Crosse, Wis. His email address is MJolivett@aol.com.
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CLASS UPDATE
Tim & Vicky (Pedersen) Tarris ‘70 celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 3, 2020. A formal celebration is planned in the future. Susan (Moen) Bubolz ’71 resides in New Glarus, Wis. Her email address is suebubolz@gmail.com. Jolene (Hartke) Sheppard ’71 resides in Mankato, Minn. Her email address is jrs92324@yahoo.com. Jon Evenson ’74 resides in Adair. Jon says “To the Class of ‘74, Hello. In 50 words or less our teachers would encourage us to express from the soul. I have gained my true love and wife, Kristie Evenson. We live in a home previously the Lutheran Parsonage. If you look up the Avondale (Sears and Roebuck kit home, 1918) you will find our house. Like all houses, the home happens when effort to revive the true features with a 21st century touch occurs. I guess the same can be said about our Waldorf experience. These old college bones are revived when we walk through the halls and reflect. Waldorf has witnessed three generations of Evenson/Fritz graduates. Your families may reflect our education tradition. I have passed my 50 words. Enjoy your years at Waldorf with the memories and friendships. His email address is old_new_again@yahoo.com. Juanita (Peterson) Severson ’74 resides in Fertile. Juanita says “Married for 44 years. Three grown boys with three wonderful daughters-in-law and four beautiful grandchildren. Worked for 41 years and had a great job and a loving husband and sons through it all. Now have enjoyed retirement since 2016 and looking forward to more. Bless you all.” Her email address is sever@ wctatel.net. Captain Donald Shunkwiler ’76 resides in Buckeye, Ariz. His email address is sdamphib@aol.com. Pam (Carlson) Holtan ’77 retired from teaching last Spring. Pam and her husband Ron purchased a home in Des Moines to be near their grandsons. Ron continues to be a Chemist.
CLASS UPDATES: 1980'S Daniel Auxter ’80 resides in Fremont, Ohio. His email address is willerolympics@ yahoo.com. Carol Anthonisen ’83 resides in Austin. Minn. Her email address is anthonisen. carol@gmail.com.
Paul Tjostem ’83 resides in Redondo Beach, Calif. His email address is paultjos@ gmail.com. Sonya (Techau) Hewes ’84 resides in Milton, Del. Her email address is sonyahewes@ gmail.com. Crystal Johnson ’87 resides in Rochester, Minn. Her email address is crystal2joz@ gmail.com. Kimber (Muessigmann) Kleven ’88 resides in Mason City. Kimber says “This summer I was hired as Administrator at Good Shepherd, Inc. in Mason City, one of Iowa’s largest providers for seniors, with a 210-bed long term care facility, two assisted livings and three senior housing facilities. Her email address is mikeandkimber@mchsi.com. David Werges ’88 resides in Osage. His email address is pastorwerges@gmail.com. Kristen (Leach) Vrchota ’89 married David Vrchota in October of 2020. Kristen currently works as a Business Consultant Project Manager.
CLASS UPDATES: 1990'S Badara Njai ’90 resides in Clarksburg, Md. His email address is badunjai@gmail.com. Rabecca (Bergert) Lucas ’91 resides in Ann Arbor, Mich. Rabecca says “Enjoying Family Life! Married to a wonderful man of 23 years (Oct. 2020). Have 2 daughters – Courtney is a junior at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) studying Biology with emphasis on Animal Science. She is an active equestrian eventer with her two horses – Titan and Sully. Caitlyn – Junior at Saline High School. She is a Junior Volunteer at the Humane Society of Huron Valley – level Paw 4 (over 175 vol. service hrs.). She is involved in FFA, Girl Scouts and enjoys riding horses. Husband, Jeff, started his own company – Aces & Eights Trucking LLC. I am currently utilizing my degree and Vet Tech License (LVT), doing consultation work with emphasis in canine apheresis. I run my own pet sitting business and am working part-time at Banfield Pet Hospital. Needless to say, our life is always going and we enjoy every minute of it!” Her email address is lucasjbcc@aol.com. Karen Olson ’97 resides in Bode. Her email address is karenolson52@gmail.com. Adam Nystuen ’98 resides in Prosper, Texas. His email address is adam_nystuen@ toyota.com.
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