Class News

CLASS UPDATES: 1940'S

Reverend Dale Peterson ’48 resides in Lakota, N.D. Dale was inducted into Warren Alvarado Oslo High School Alumni Hall of Fame in 2021.

CLASS UPDATES: 1950'S

Twyla (Koop) Hall ’56 writes “I have resided in Bettendorf for 53 years. I retired from American Express Financial in 2005 and from the Mends Wearhouse (part-time) in 2008. My children are: Judy (David) Kahrik, Jeffrey (Karen) Hall and Lisa (Richard) Seifert. I have 7 grandchildren (5 married) and 3 step-grandsons (2 married), 12 great grandchildren (ages 2 months to 18 years) and 5 step-great-granddaughters. I have enjoyed attending church programs, Sports (wrestling, soccer, track, football, basketball and volleyball games), concerts and contests (band and vocal) over the years for my children, grandchildren and older greatgrandchildren. Baking bread and cinnamon rolls with all of the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren has been most enjoyable. Helping great granddaughters make apple, peach and chocolate cream and cherry pie was also fun for all of us. Doing some yard work at home and at my farm at Kamrar is great exercise as well as shoveling snow. God has blessed me with great health, family and friends.”

CLASS UPDATES: 1960'S

Janora (Gustafson) Hodges ’61 resides in Lake Mills. Janora recently moved back to Lake Mills after residing in Arizona for 25 years. Her email address is janorahodgeshypnotist@hotmail.com Arnold Lund ’66 resides in Kadoka, S.D. His email address is badlander@kadokatelco.com Lynn (Hagen) Erie ’68 resides in Orchid, Fla. Her email address is lynnerie@comcast.net Dr. Randy Juhl '68 was a 2021 recipient of the Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement by the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. The Osterhaus Medal is presented annually to an individual who has made extraordinary achievements in the pharmacy profession and is the premier award given by the College. Steve Sondall ’69 resides in Norwalk. His email address is sncsondall70@gmail.com

CLASS UPDATES: 1970'S

Wayne Cooper ’70 and Jean (Martin) Cooper ’70 celebrated their 50th Anniversary in July. They are retired and live in West Des Moines. Nancy (Johnston) Ginapp ’71 resides in Marshalltown. Nancy writes “1976-2010 retired school counselor from Marshalltown Community School District, 1983-2014 also retired staff member from Psychology at Marshalltown Community College. 19832014 retired from Buena Vista University after teaching in Psychology, Education and Human Services.” Her email address is chip.ginapp@gmail.com. Karen (Kohn) Summers ’72 resides in Springfield, Ill. Karen is semi-retired working at the Senior Center in Springfield, IL. Together with her husband she has 5 children (all scattered across the country), 9 grandchildren, and 3 step-grandchildren. Her email address is kohnsumm73@comcast.net. Debra (Eldredge) Martinez ’75 resides in West Des Moines. Her email address is deb.nordaas@gmail.com. Mary (Evanson) Blackwell ’75 resides in Northfield, Minn. Mary has published two new children’s books, a middle grade novel called “The Worry Knot” and “The Birthday Cookbook”. These join her three picture books. A four-book nonfiction series releases in September: “Awesome Disgusting Careers”. Her website is: www.marybleckwehl.com Bill Gahan ’79 resides in Urbandale. His email address is gahanbill04@gmail.com.

CLASS UPDATES: 1980'S

Kenneth Boeckenstedt ’84 resides in Edgewood. His email address is kboeckenstedt@spahnandrose.com Craig Anderson ’86 resides in Seattle, Wash. Craig writes “We’re back in Seattle. Love the Pacific Northwest! Feeling very fortunate to have had the opportunities to live in Honolulu and San Francisco over the last 20 years. Looking forward to working with local artist and nonprofits again. After finishing our home remodel and completing my certification, I’ll be starting a home inspection business. Stay healthy, stay awesome!” His email address is craig@iwantapuppy.org. Daniel Mills ’89 resides in Newton. His email address is legionsofdoom69@gmail.com

CLASS UPDATES: 1990'S

Badara Njai ’90 resides in Clarksburg, Md. His email address is badunjai@gmail.com. Tracy Erickson ’91 resides in Oak Grove, Minn. Her email address is norwane02@yahoo.com Shamani Shikwambi ’95 resides in Thief River Falls, Minn. His email address is shikwambi@gmail.com Carolyn (Larson) Price ’96 resides in Forest City. Her email address is carprice@icloud.com Nick Wellen ’98 resides in Littleton, Colo. His email address is n.wellen@mac.com Bobbie Jo (Cox) Ryan ’99 resides in Kennesaw, Ga. Bobbie writes “Tim and I are still living in Kennesaw, GA where we moved following his graduation from chiropractic school. We started our chiropractic office in 2011 and I started my graphic design business in 2008. Both of these have kept us busy along with homeschooling our two kids. Our son, Connor, is finishing his senior year as a dual enrolled student. Our daughter, Kylee, is continuing to homeschool for her sophomore year of high school. We absolutely love our church home and family and our active missions.” Her email address is BobbieJoRyan@gmail.com CLASS UPDATES: 2000'S

Brandon Baker ’01 resides in Saint Louis Park, Minn. His email address is teddybear0521@gmail.com CLASS UPDATES: 2010'S

Jeffrey Peterson ’12 resides in New Hope, Minn. com. Jeff is a tenured PE teacher at Neill Elementary in Robbinsdale, Minn. He is working on a Masters Degree in leadership online through Waldorf. His email address is jpete9776@gmail. Scott Peterson ’15 resides in New Hope, Minn. Scott has worked 6+ years as Sales/ Insurance Coordinator at an international truck dealership in Minneapolis. He is currently working on his online MBA degree. His email address is sjp18015@yahoo. Jarred Becker ’16 resides in Stewartville, Minn. Jarred is currently working as Director of Business Operations and Play-By-Play Voice of the Austin Bruins Junior Hockey Club in Austin, Minn. He and his wife, Tiana, and daughter, Raevyn, currently reside in Stewartville, Minn. His email address is Jarred.Becker@yahoo.com