Vernon Hagedorn
Topeka, KS
Wann (Hagen) Brown
Debbie (Hale) Trobaugh
Overland Park, KS
Dan Hall
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Deanna
Children: Jennifer, Brad, Carrie
2022 Biography: Retired from the corporate world 8 years ago, and never looked back. Cleaned out our garage, built a workshop in my half, and life was about to get smooth. That all came to a screeching halt when an unsolicited part time temporary job offer came my way: teaching college kids how to survive out in the world of building design and construction. It was supposed to be a one semester deal, but they lied to me; just finished my sixteenth (and final) semester as the old gray haired guy with a series of stories. Us Baby Boomers do know a thing or two about a thing or two. Deanna and I still holding down the fort at Nine Gables east of town; with occasional jaunts to Nashville and San Francisco to check on the kids and the grand kids. It’s all good.
Laura (Hamilton) Knisley
Olsburg, KS
Spouse: Arthur
Married: 1979
Children: Shelly Rupp, Kelly Cain
Grandchildren: 4
2011 Biography: Been living in Olsburg since 1983, have had different jobs but currently working for the Post Office out of Manhattan. My husband is partly retired and working at GTM.
Avanelle Hansen
Olympia, WA
Children: Amanda
2005 Biography: Medically retired LPN. Still
paint and collage. Just one daughter, Amanda who will be married July 30th,
2005 in Olympia, Washington. My father, Dr. Merle F. Hansen of KSU Biology
division, died 7/04. My mother, Jean Hansen, remains at home in Manhattan.
Kasey Hauser
Steve Havenstein
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Diana Morrison (Class of '70)
Children: 3
2020 Biography: Retired after 28 years in the rent-to-own industry. Enjoying leisure time to fish, enjoy family and travel. So glad to be back in Manhattan again.
Kathy Hayes
Dallas, TX
Children: Andrew Slottje, Morgan Slottje
2010 Biography: Written December 2009 about the year 2009: Last spring is a blur. Morgan
applied to several boarding schools in the Northeast and got into Choate (JFK went there), their rival Deerfield and
Taft. After a whirlwind visit to each, Morgan settled on Deerfield Academy (DA). Then, Morgan was accepted into two summer
programs to study medicine. Morgan was invited to spend two weeks in DC / University of Maryland with the National Youth
Leadership Forum on Medicine. She decided there that orthopedic surgery was her passion. She then spent four weeks at
University of Pennsylvania in their biomedical research program. I don?t think she has ever worked so hard (but it was a
nice introduction to her workload at DA). She is planning a medical career.
She left for DA in September. I bought a GPS that more or less gets me through the back country roads of
western MA. Morgan is in a tiny house with 13 girls, two seniors that are proctors and the rest juniors (as is Morgan). There
is also a dorm mom, dad and two little sisters that live on the first floor. Her room is about half the size of Andrew's room
last year at Princeton (which tells me that money doesn?t buy real estate). She loves DA and has made lots of friends and grown
up so much.
Andrew and I went to Fez, Morocco last January. We stayed in the old city. Every day we were woken by roosters.
Daily, we had numerous encounters with many livestock species (and their leftovers). Finishing his first year at Princeton, he
left for Kyoto, Japan early in the summer to start and finish fourth year Japanese. He came home to Dallas for two days and
left for an internship in London. During his six week appointment in London, I was able to spend a few days with him. We saw
several plays including As You Like It at the Globe. He is now looking forward ??? to finals at Princeton in a couple of weeks. He
is currently a math major.
I survived being chair of the Sociology Department. My appointment ended August 15, 2009. I taught two classes of
Public Sector economics this past semester. This class explores public sector spending, including theory and application. This was
my first real teaching responsibility in over a decade. (yep I finally gave up being a Dean) It took a few days before I realized
that these students were just a bit older than Andrew and I needed to adjust the jokes.
My research has been slow to get restarted. I may be appointed to a task force on public education in Texas. I have
been asked to present a research paper in New Zealand during their summer!!
Dennis Hedke
Wichita, KS
Spouse: Annette
Married: 1981
Children: Reasha, Jacob
2005 Biography: Currently
living in Wichita, empty-nesting w/ Annette. Working as Geophysical Manager
for Woolsey Operating Co.,LLC.
Both kids in college, Reasha jr at SMU, Dallas; Jacob fr at
Univ North Texas, Denton.
Hope to see you at the 2005 reunion.
Deb (Hess) Walters
Colorado Springs, CO
Significant Other: Chance Carson
Children: Brianne Hyde, Ashley
2005 Biography: I
continue to enjoy and live in Colorado Springs with the beautiful mountains
and weather. The past 5 years have passed rather quickly and have brought
some nice changes in my life. I have a wonderful companion with plans to
marry in the near future, named Chance Carson. He challenges me to enjoy
Colorado to the fullest. I have climbed 14,000 foot mountains and have
paraglided over majestic valleys. We also enjoy skiing, golfing, hiking and
traveling.
Professionally I am working as a Nurse Practitioner in an
Allergy and Asthma Clinic and Research Center, with two offices, one in
Colorado Springs and the other in Pueblo (40 miles South). Days are busy,
but rewarding.
My girls continue to bring me the greatest joys. Brianne, my
oldest, got married last summer in Maui, HI. The week was filled with great
family fun and at last....I have a son (in-law). They are both employed in
public relations firms in Washington, DC and enjoy life in the fast lane.
Ashley is attending the University of Arizona in Tucson, studying pre-law
and enjoying life as a college student.
Retirement?? How did we get old enough to start thinking
about that. No plans as yet.
Phil Hetzler
Manhattan, KS
David Heyne
Crestwood, KY
Spouse: Vicki
Married: 1975
Children: Kristin, Alicia, Timothy
Grandchildren: 1
2015 Biography: Career as an architect in Louisville, KY focusing on institutional, educational, and commercial projects. After 27 years with large Architectural/Engineering firm, I started my own practice as Full Circle Architecture, LLC in March 2013. I have served the past 11 years on the Kentucky Board of Architects and on several committees for NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards).
Photography: My hobby has become a minor part of my business. I document architectural projects for other architectural, engineering, and construction firms. I also enjoy wildlife and nature photography and continue to create series of photo note cards.
Vicki and I relocated to Crestwood, KY (10 miles from Louisville) two years ago and plan to spend our retirement there (no specific dates set). My office is in the home, so travel time to the office has been reduced significantly.
All our children and their families currently live in Louisville.
Nancy (Hileman) Johnson
Gun Barrel City, TX
Spouse: Tom McMahon
Children: Amber Bursnal, Shanna
2015 Biography: Living the life in Texas. Love the heat and humidity.
Ruth Ann (Hill) McCullough
Manhattan, KS
Bill Hill (deceased)
Vernon Hill (deceased)
Teresa (Hills) Dodge
Olsburg, KS
Heather (Hobbick) Ulibarri
Canon City, CO
Spouse: Ernie (deceased)
Married: 1994
Children: Bret Meier, Tamra Meier, Tara
Meier, Monty Ulibarri, Carrie Gimple, Anna Ulibarri, Daphne Ulibarri
Grandchildren: 4
2020 Biography: I am working to recover from the loss of my dear husband Ernie. In the process of finding the new "Heather". I am planning trips to see family in Sweden and Canada 2020. I have three beautiful children: Bret, Tamra and Tara Meier; and four step-children: Monty, Carrie, Anna and Daphne. I enjoyed a varied career in travel, hazardous fuels transport and dental products marketing. Now I am gladly retired.
Michael Hodges
Mission Hills, KS
Carla (Hoefler) Jacobia
Wamego, KS
Spouse: James
Married: 11
Children: Tammy, Tina
Mary Anne (Hoerner) Hinton
Fredericksburg, VA
Spouse: Thomas
Married: 1975
Children: Jarod, Mathew, Laura, Kristen, Katherine, Caleb, Nasia, Truman, Hannah, Gregory
Grandchildren: 9
2020 Biography: Graduated with a BS in nursing from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) and married Tom in 1975. Worked mostly in OB and intensive care nursery. Retired from nursing in 1979 to raise a family. Home educated our 10 children. Enjoying our 9 grandchildren here on this earth and look forward to seeing the 4 who went to heaven before they were even born. So far only 4 of our children are married and only 2 have children, so we are looking forward to many more grandchildren to enjoy one day. We presently live in Virginia, but plan to get an RV in the next few months and travel the country to visit family, friends, and beautiful sights. I have traveled to all 50 states, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Taiwan, and Israel.
Judith Hollinger
Topeka, KS
Daniel Hoopes
Lynn (Hopkins) Burkholder
Lederach, PA
Carol (Hostetter) Pacey
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: David
Children: Joe, Katy, Mark
2020 Biography: I recently retired after teaching 30 years in the Biology Department at Kansas State. I now have more time to enjoy my hobbies and volunteer as a docent at Konza Prairie. I mostly lead grade school kids on hikes and help them explore the tall grass prairie through experiments. David (my husband of 47 years) and I have three married children and nine grandchildren.
Ken Howe
Blue Springs, MO
Val (Hubbard) Harris
Bronaugh, MO
Spouse: Terry
Children: Elizabeth, Jessica
2020 Biography: I went to college at K State. I moved to Arizona to teach. Earned a Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Curriculum from the University Of Arizona. I moved back to Manhattan and completed course work for a doctorate. Returned to Arizona to work as. High School Assistant Principal. I then moved to Lincoln Nebraska to work as an Assistant Principal and Human Resources. I retired from LPS in 2013 and in 2018 reconnected with my ex husband and we retired to Missouri. We own 20 acres with horses a mule and a miniature highland cow. We have the usual cats and dogs. Our twins are now 30 and working on advanced degrees.. very very routine and boring but love our lifestyle
Nancy (Hunter) Stephens-Ramsey (deceased)
Spouse: John Ramsey
Married: 2012
Children: Tim, Rick
Grandchildren: 8
Christine Jensen
Topeka, KS
Children: Barbara Braddock Copeland, Trenten
Braddock, Leslie Braddock Moore
Grandchildren: 5
2005 Biography: I married Eddie Braddock in
1967 and we divorced in 1976. We had three children. My daughter, Barbara
(38), is a nurse and resides in Dawsonville, Georgia, with her husband Matt
and their two daughters, Kirstin (8) and Mckenna (2). My son, Trenten (35)
is an architect and resides in Olathe, Kansas, with his wife, Michelle, and
their son, Grant (18 months). My daughter, Leslie (33), is disabled and has
Freddrichs Disease and resides in Topeka, Kansas, with her husband, Dean,
and their two sons, Kristopher (14) and Koltyn (9). Eddie went into the Air
force in 1968 and Barbara and I stayed with my parents until he was
stationed. He then was stationed at Minot Air Force base in Minot, North
Dakota. SO, guess where we were for that four years. It was so very cold.
Trent and Leslie were born in North Dakota. I went to Washburn University in
1995 and recieved my Dietician's License. I work out of Desoto, Kansas, and
travel quite a bit. About a year and a half ago, I worked at Harrahs Casino
as a cocktail watress a couple nights a week. I made $400 -$500 a week in
tips which was great but getting home through the week at 2:00 in the
morning just wasn't working out good when I had to get up by 5:00 to go to
work. I spend alot of time with my grandchildren. They are very special to
me. I am thankful to have good health so that I can do things with them. So
53 is feeling great for me. Very anxious to see you all at the 2005 reunion.
Remember it's the 4TH Of JULY week-end, so drive safe.
Sarah (Jensen) Gaume
Manhattan, KS
Calvin Johnson
Gloyd Johnson
Kokomo, IN
2015 Biography: After graduation I left Manhattan for active duty in the Navy. Following several years of training I ended up stationed on a nuclear attack submarine out of Groton, CT. I served eight years shore tour on Recruiting duty in Missouri, and then I returned to civilian life. After a brief stay in Wisconsin, I ended up in Kokomo, IN working in various positions at Grissom AFB/ARB. From 1993-2003 I worked part time as an investment representative for a local investment company.
In 1999 I retired Navy Reserve as Senior Chief with 28yrs total service and retired from finance at Grissom ARB civil service with 25yrs. Lately I have been doing some SPACE A travel on military aircraft with a trip to Travis AFB CA then to San Antonio TX in Sept 2014 and plan to make a trip to Rota Spain in Oct. 2015 after USS Archerfish ship reunion.
Since I never had a family I felt God’s call to serve in children ministry at church working in nursery and preschool class. I volunteer at a preschool twice a week which has been a learning experience and a joy! Some of my other activities include photography and genealogy. Cross-country motor cycle riding led me on trip along route 66 to Santa Monica, CA a few years ago. I have performed in a couple local civic theatre musicals: Pirates of Penzance and Bye Bye Birdie. Most recently I have been growing plants from seed indoors which I like to share with friends.
2020 Biography: Update since 2015 reunion:
I have been trying to reconnect with old friends and classmates.
I have been taking Road Scholar trips mostly hiking Appalachian Trail (day hikes) and other hiking adventures with some friends in Bloomington IN.
Involved in church singing in the choir and installed as a Deacon this year.
Taken an interest in Railroad history attended the Union Pacific Hist. Society convention / SPIKE150 event in Ogden UT May 2019.
Following a USS Archerfish ships reunion Sep.2018 took a cruise of the Mediterranean ending up in Barcelona Spain for a week before returning to USA. Following the MED. Trip I traveled to Port Canaveral for the opportunity to attend the Commissioning of the USS INDIANA a new fast attack submarine.
Still doing a lot of traveling: Military Space A (flights) HOPs most recently went to Key West for the weekend. Then in 2016 took a HOP to Japan spending about a month before returning to US. In 2015 following a USS Archerfish ships reunion in Groton CT took a HOP to Rota Spain then on to Ramstein Air Base Germany. While staying in a hotel in Landstuhl Germany I connected (on FB) with a lady from Manhattan MHS Class 69.
I stay connected with submarine shipmates from USS Archerfish and involvement with Submarine Veterans group in Indiana.
If you are on Facebook, look for future Gloyd’s Adventures!
If you are in the area give me a shout! Kokomo, IN, is about 50 miles north of Indianapolis.
Janell Johnson
Littleton, CO
Janice (Johnson) Rundquist
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Stan
Married: 1972
Children: Lynn Mehlinger, Joe, Dan
2015 Biography: I retired from the K-State Engineering Experiment Station in 2011 and Stan retired from the K-State Agronomy Department in 2013. Our daughter, Lynn Mehlinger, graduated from K-State with bachelor's degrees in Social Work and Family Studies & Human Services. She and her family live in Allen, Texas, where she is a stay at home mom of two pre-school boys, Jackson and Elliott. Our son, Joe, is a senior at K-State where he is working on his bachelor's degree in Sociology. He plans to attend graduate school so will be in school for a few more years. Our son, Dan, graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology. He lives in Newton, Kansas, and works for AGCO in Hesston, Kansas, and is engaged to be married in April 2015.
Wayne Johnson
Manhattan, KS
Verna (Johnston) Ritzert (deceased)
Nancy (Johnstone) Lindeen
Marysville, KS
Donald Jones
Manhattan, KS
Kristin (Jones) Schoeff
Columbus, OH
Spouse: Eric
Married: 1972
Children: David, Jonathan, Michael, Daniel, Stephen
Grandchildren: 3
2010 Biography: Eric and I have been in Columbus, OH, since we graduated from K-State, so Buckeye country is
now almost as close to our hearts as Wildcat country. Last summer 3 of our sons moved out of state, so for the first time we aren't all
concentrated in Ohio. One of our sons, Jonathan, is currently serving in Afghanistan as a surgeon for the Marines - he'll be there to the
end of the year and is stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Our son, Daniel, is in the D.C. area and youngest son, Stephen, is starting
his 2nd year at U.Va. medical school, so we've been getting in a bit more traveling to see them. David & family and Michael are still nearby.
Eric is now a V.P. for his engineering company and has been helping them diversify a bit as the economy has slowed building
projects. I am still working at Ohio State in the School of Music as an accompanist/vocal coach and thoroughly enjoying working with many
talented singers. College students help keep you young, at least in your thinking!!!!
Our favorite pasttimes are bike riding, hiking, and occasional travels. We got to take our first-ever trip to Europe
last fall and spent 15 days wandering around Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We rented a car for travel flexibility and so Eric could
speed along the Autobahn. Can't wait to go back!
We thank God for our health, for blessing us with a family of five great sons and the three most precious grandchildren
on earth. (It's really true - you should meet them and you'd agree!) We hope we'll get to catch up with many of you at the upcoming reunion.
Rick Karsmizki (deceased)
Nancy Keller
Russ Keller
Lenexa, KS
Spouse: Mary Helen
Children: Alicia, Danelle, Justin, Brandon
Grandchildren: 6
2000 Biography:
Controller of Master Pitching Machine Inc. for 13 years.
Leanne (Kent) Bigler
Manhattan, KS
Foree Kirk (deceased)
Molly Kirk
Lawrence, KS
Children: Julia K. Shew
2011 Biography: Teaching English as a second language - worked in China, the United Arab Emirates, and now at KU in Lawrence.
Diane Kistner
Sally Kitterman
Becky (Kleiner) Perkey
Collinsville, OK
Spouse: Rex
Children: Stephanie Dobbs, Brandy Boatman, Jedediah
Grandchildren: 4
2022 Biography: I met my soulmate Rex Perkey when he was stationed at Fort Riley in November of 1971. Six months later, May 5th,1972 Rex retired from the army. The next day May, 6th 1972 we were walking down the aisle saying “l DO"!!! We decided to relocate and make our homestead in ColIinsville, OkIahoma.That's when we began to build our family. I then got pregnant and had a little girl, Stephanie Perkey. Six years later on April 4th, 1979 I had another baby girl, Brandy Perkey! About a year later, September 27th, 1980 I had a little boy, Jed Perkey! My occupation besides being a mother and a wife was working at a farm and ranch store named Atwood‘s. I was their office manager and bookkeeper for many years. l changed to a closer place of employment to our home. I worked retail at a food chain named Super H. I was the office manager and did their book work as well until they sold out of business. My husband worked at Fin- X inc in Owasso (15 minute drive) as a welder for 40 plus years. We are both retired now and are enjoying all 7 of our Grandchildren! They bring us such JOY to our lives! We are patiently waiting for great grandchildren! My husband and I recently celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary this past May and I have to say it‘s been a wonderful and exciting life that I wouldn’t change for nothing!
Vicky (Kleiner) Wendland
Manhattan, KS
Janet (Klimek) Padgett
Ft. Collins, CO
David Knapp
Lee Summit, MO
Melinda Knight
Sidney, NE
Children: Tiffany Jones
Grandchildren: 3
2015 Biography: Worked as a Marketing Manager for Cabela's, prior to retiring in 2014. Have a part time catering business called Nanie's Kitchen. Stay busy with grandkids sporting events and involved with fundraising for sports and other events.
I'm a huge football fan and continue to cheer for the KSU Wildcats. I would love to attend the reunion but have a trip planned with my granddaughter at the same time. I crave Vista burgers and have lots of memories of working for the original owners!
Feel free to reach out to me. I haven't used my legal name since high school - everyone knows me as Mindy!
Virgil Koppenheffer
Manhattan, KS
Larry Koudele
Superior, CO
Spouse: Mileah
Married: 2005
Children: Alexandra
Sheila (Kramer) Hamilton (deceased)
Significant Other: Dennis Levene
Children: Scott Hamilton, Sabrena Stalnaker
Grandchildren: 4
GreatGrandchildren: 1
Nancy (Krug) Warner
Boca Raton, FL
Lindsay Kruh
Joyce (Kufahl) Parsons (deceased)
Spouse: Stuart
Married: 1974
Children: Christin
Grandchildren: Ella & Liam
Jane (Lacy) McKinley
Boulder, CO
Kathy Landsdown
Donna Langrell
Salina, KS
Vernon Larson
Michael Latschar
Louisville, KY
Spouse: Barb
Married: 1976
Jay Laughlin
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Robin
Married: 1997
Children: Kristin Shore, Sarah Smith, Andrew, Mark, Tiffany, Brittney
2020 Biography: BS 1974 Kansas State, Bus Admin. MBA 1982 Northern Iowa, PhD 1991 Michigan State, Marketing & International Business.
♦1974-1977 Production Supervisor, Dale Electronics, Inc, York, NE & Yankton, SD
♦1977-1987 Production Supervision, Layout Engineer & Marketing Accts Mgr Drivetrain - John Deere, Waterloo, IA
♦1987-1990 Grad Student @Michigan State & Instructor in Marketing @Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
♦1990-1998 Asst & Assoc Professor of Marketing & International Business, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
♦1998-present Financial Advisor/Limited Partner w/Edward Jones, Yuma, AZ
Nearing completion of Retirement transition process transitioning book of business to 3 newer Advisors.
Married 23 years this August to Robin (Shandy) Laughlin, 6 children: Kristin (Sean) Shore - Topeka; Sarah (Michael) Smith - Ft Myers, FL; Andrew (Laura) Laughlin - Chapman, KS; Mark (Keith Zeuner) Laughlin - Widbey Island, WA; Tiffany Laughlin - Yuma, AZ; Brittney Laughlin - Phoenix, AZ.
Grandchildren: Garrett (16) & Casey (12) Shore; Adeline (10), Charlotte (8), & Whitaker (1) Laughlin; Michael Smith Jr. (2).
Steve Lee
Manhattan, KS
Dr. Stan Leland
Cibolo, TX
Spouse: Janell
Married: 1976
James Leppla
Manhattan, KS
Sandra (Lesline) McCool
Olsburg, KS
Spouse: Martel
Married: 1981
Children: Casey, Samantha
Larry Levenson
Kansas City, MO
2005 Biography:
In 1989 I decided there must be life after a real job so I went off in a
couple of different directions. I expanded my photography hobby and was
accepted into juried art shows around the nation for 5 years. At the same
time I started acting in movies and commercials and joined the Screen Actors
Guild in 1993. For 7 years I produced and hosted a live television show
called “Kansas City Alive”.
I work as both a Still Photographer and have a video
production company. I light, shoot video tape and do sound mostly for
independent movies. I also shoot headshots for actors, opera singers and the
stills for the CBS affiliate here.
I have been fortunate to have met and worked with many
Hollywood stars. Presently, I am working with Jason Wiles (“Third Watch”) on
a feature-length movie where I am the set Still Photographer and he is
Director. I was also on the Nominating Committee for the 2005 Screen Actors
Guild Awards.
If you still have the 2004 Eddie Bauer Fall catalogue, I was
the Location Scout for it.
Please go to my website where you can see examples of my
work. If you click on the Resumes tab in the lower right-hand corner of the
opening page, you can view both my acting and photography resumes. The web
address is
www.LevensonPhotography.com
I cannot believe it’s been this long since high school!
Linda (Lillibridge) Daily
Manhattan, KS
Significant Other: Mark Berges
Children: Shannon, Brandon
2005 Biography: I graduated and stayed in
Manhattan. Worked at the White Kitchen for 3 years, then worked at Dillon's
Westloop in the bakery for 3 years. Got married to Leon Daily in 1975. We
were married for 12 years, had 2 sons, Shannon & Brandon. We got divorced in
1987. I work out of my home, have a licensed day care. Have done day care
for 23 years. I have never remarried. For fun I like to camp, crochet,
scrapbooking, two-step and have a jeep wrangler we like to take on outings.
I also like to fish. My oldest son lives in Lawrence and we like to go there
to shop and sight see. I have a home in Manhattan that I have been
remodeling for several years. I like country music and going to the
Stampede.
Susan (Lindholm) Harrington
Leavenworth, KS
Kirk Lindly
Suva, Fiji
2005 Biography: I went to university in
Lawrence and got a law degree at KU. In rapid succession, I then taught
school in Alexandria, Egypt, practiced law in and around Ann Arbor,
Michigan, and did some law clerking in Washington, D.C. Since about 1986 I
have worked for the State Department. My time has been divided between
postings in the Middle East, the Pacific, and Washington. I came to Fiji
from Jerusalem a couple of years ago, and manage a modest-sized consular
section at the embassy here in Suva. Postcard Fiji does exist, but it's
mostly outside the capitol city, where we get ten feet of rain a year.
Nonetheless, I play tennis when I can and have been a semi-regular at
duplicate bridge. My parents still live in Manhattan, so I get back at least
annually.
Pat Lindsey
Ron Linenberger
Wichita, KS
Spouse: Terry
Married: 1983
Children: Jason, Kelly
2005 Biography: After graduation I enlisted in
the Navy for four years. Attended KSU briefly in 1975. Salesman 1974 to 1980
in Wamego, KS, Pittsburg, KS, and K.C., MO. In 1981 I took a management
position with Howard Johnsons where they transferred me to Wichita, KS. I
spent any leisure time I had playing darts back then. I met my present wife
at a club called Dart Palace in May 1981. I attended WSU (Wichita State
University) in 1982/83 after leaving Howard Johnsons. I got a scholarship as
a walk on in bowling with the second highest average on the team and we won
the national championships that year. Being 33 years old I thought I would
have a longer career in darts. I worked in aircraft and other jobs in
Wichita until 1991. I had started selling dart supplies locally and at
tournaments throughout the continental US in 1985. By 1991 it was going well
enough I gave up my other jobs. I also was playing professionally then and
ranked #1 in Kansas from 1990 to 1992 and #23 nationally according to
Bullshooter Magazine. I owned and operated a dart store and club in Wichita
until May of 2002. I decided to close the operation for personal reasons. I
have been working for a friend of mine the last couple of years framing
houses and have recently given that up for health reasons. I'll be job
hunting as soon as I'm done with this brief biography. My wife is a
registered nurse at Healthsouth in Wichita. My daughter is a full time
student at Wichita State planning to major in Communications/Advertising.
She is about to start her third semester and has a scholarship in rowing. My
son Jason from my first marriage is 28 and lives outside of Dallas, TX. He
has a computer science degree from Kansas State and enjoys playing
volleyball.
Roxanne (Lippert) Shields (deceased)
Connie (Litz) Ehrlich
Renton, WA
Spouse: David
Married: 1975
Children: Dave, Jennifer
Grandchildren: 3
2005 Biography: After a couple years at
K-State, I went to nursing school in Wichita. Soon after graduation, I met
my husband. We moved to Baltimore, MD where I worked as a nurse and raised
my family. After the kids were grown and married, my husband and I moved to
Oregon, then to Washington. I still work part-time as an infusion nurse at
Valley Medical Center and my husband owns his own business manufacturing
office furniture. My love is our dogs - 2 German whire-hair pointers. I also
love to read, do needlework, and garden, when I find time.
Carol Lopez
JoAnn Luehring
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Spouse: Jeffrey E. Jones
Married: 1985
Children: Peter Luehring-Jones, Mark Luehring-Jones,
Hillary Luehring-Jones
2020 Biography: So good to be looking forward to our 50th reunion! And reconnecting. I haven't been back to Manhattan since 2005 when my mother passed, and I hear it's changed.
I moved to New York City to practice law in 1982, met my future husband on a subway platform, got married in 1985, moved to the suburbs, and churned out three children: Peter, 33, is finishing a PhD in clinical psychology at Boston University. Mark, 30, is a project manager for a real estate development company and is pursuing a Masters in real estate development at NYU. Hillary, 27, is working for a nonprofit and taking her science prerequisites to enter a nursing program. Just can't get them out of school!
Or into marriage, although Mark and Hillary each lives with a girlfriend and boyfriend. Get on with it already! I want grandchildren to spoil.
I find my law practice interesting and rewarding. For almost 38 years I have primarily represented tax-exempt entities and done planning for wealthy individuals who want to do something charitable. I love helping people make good things happen. It's very satisfying. Retirement is appealing but elusive, as I really like what I do. I'm slowing down my hours and work, however, to be more involved with some of my pro bono clients.
My biggest indulgence is traveling with friends or my children. I picked up the travel bug back in fourth grade when we designed "travel brochures" for different states. I find planning the trips to be half the fun, studying in depth about the areas to be visited. I've made it to 47 of the U.S. states, most of Europe, and some of Africa, Asia, and South America so far, but there's a lot of tantalizing territory still to cover.
I've spent some spare time over the past few years writing a novel and am now editing it. Something I always wanted to do. No plans for it other than to finish it to my satisfaction.
Reading your biographies over the years has been enjoyable, and I look forward to meeting up again in June with those of you who remember me. I'm particularly intrigued to see the Midwest Dream Car Museum. I'll be looking for the twin of the shiny 1966 red Mustang convertible I have sitting in my garage until spring when I can take it for a spin again.
To all members of the Mentor staff and of the Methodist Church bell choir, let's try to carve out some time to assemble and share memories.
Evan Lundin
Elk Grove, CA
Bradley Lundquist
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Alvina
Grandchildren: 3
Pam (Lyles) Hash
Topeka, KS
