CLASS OF 1976 ~ 25th YEAR REUNION
Saturday, May 26, 2001 6:30pm.
Otoe Spur - Otoe, NE
Committee Members:
Julie (Antes) DeBoer ~
Ron Hawkins ~
Deb (Kreifels) Landwehr ~
Charley McWilliams ~
Dean Neels
Where are your classmates after 25-years?
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Name: Julie (Antes) DeBoer Spouse: Rick Address: 1805 280th Street
Seward, NE 68434 Children: Ben DeBoer (21)
Chris DeBoer (19)
James DeBoer (16)
Kristen Fellers (20)
Will (17) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
Between us, Rick and I have five kids. Rick's boys live in Virginia so we have been able to visit that part of the country several times. Kristen will be a junior at UNL next year, and Will just finished his Junior year of High School in Lexington.
Rick is the Quality Assurance Manager for a food ingredients plant located just north of Seward in David City. I am employed at the Public Power District in Seward as the Office Manager. I have a few horses that I spend time with (surprise) and we golf together when possible. Most of our time this year has been spent trying to finish our house so we can move in by the end of June.
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Name: Terry Auer
1280 Thorne
Syracuse, NE 68446
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Name: David Barrett Spouse: Teresa Address: 1405 West Street
Wood River, NE 68883 Children: Jordan (10)
Brady (7) Grandchildren: You must be kidding - We don't have anyone that old. Do we?
What am I doing now?
I am serving as Principal at Wood River High School. Teresa is a daycare provider. Jordan is in 4th grade and Brady in 1st. Working, living and playing pretty much takes up all of our time.
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Name: Cindy Blakenship Address: 2521 N. 4th
Lincoln, NE 68521 Children: None Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am working for the Lincoln Airport Authority in the Security Department in the Communications Center. I also work part-time for the Dealers Auto Auction in Lincoln. Other than that, I am just getting older and fatter.
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Name: Larry Boardman Spouse: Denise Address: 4401 S. 38th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516 Children: None Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am still working at the State Penitentiary working as a plumber. In my spare time, I do a lot of hunting and fishing.
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Name: David Boettcher
606 So. Vine Street
North Platte, NE 69101
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Name: Patty (Boyes) Pitner Spouse: Mark Address: 5121 Woodland Street
Lincoln, NE 68516 Children: Stephanie
CJ
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Name: Kent Burr Spouse: Michelle (Mueller from Croften NE) Address: 1132 Oaklands Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681 Children: Nicholas (14)
Melanie (12)
Tyler (10) Grandchildren: Good Heavens NO
What am I doing now?
I'm the Lead Hardware Engineer for Fisher Rosemount Systems. I am leading the Development team, and doing Conceptual Design for the next projects. In my spare time, I'm an adult leader with my son's Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack. Keeps me pretty busy.
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Name: Lori (Cameron) Ditson
4902 Hillside Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
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Name: David Campbell Unable to Locate
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Name: Dan Clark Spouse: LuAnn (Summers) Address: 303 E. 13th
Lexington, NE 68850
dlc0317@hotmail.com
Children & Ages: Pat (18)
Lauren (16)
Andrew (10) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
LuAnn and I have been in Lexington, NE, for the past 11 years. I have spent the last 14 years as an Investment Rep for Edward Jones & Co. LuAnn received her Master's Degree two years ago in Speech/Language Pathology, but has decided to stay at home and take care of our family for now.
We have been especially busy with our children and their activities, just as everyone else has. Our oldest son, Pat graduated from Lexington High School this year in May. He played football, wrestled, and ran track. Our daughter, Lauren, will be a Junior. She is also very active in school. She runs cross-country and track. She likes running the long distance races….she takes after LuAnn. She is on swim team and will life guard again this summer. Andrew is our youngest. He will be in fifth grade this fall. He is in the normal little boys' sports like soccer, wrestling, baseball, and swim team. His favorite sport is wrestling.
Most of our summers are spent at nearby Johnson Lake enjoying the usual water activities. We have had a few Class of '76 visitors, so please look us up if you are in the area.
Name: Steve Dettmer
407 Carter Street
Avoca, NE 68307
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Name: Rose (Dickman) Briley
12902 Edna Street
Omaha, NE 68138
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Name: Tom Eis
521 Bellwood Drive
Beatrice, NE 68301
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Name: Mark Ellerbrake
2423 B Street, Apt. 6
Lincoln, NE 68502
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Name: Gaylin A Emerson Spouse: Annette Address: 514 S 20th Rd
Unadilla, NE 68454
Children & Ages: Thomas Allen (19)
Nicholas Lee (12)
Carla Marie (11)
Allen Michael (5) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
Gaylin is full-time farming and has a cow-calf operation.
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Name: Laura (Farley) Haynes Spouse: Tom Address: 21215 Appaloosa Dr.
Elkhorn, NE 68022
Children & Ages: Justin (20)
Nick (17)
Elly (11) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
Tom and I have been married for 22 years. We still have kids in school, so there are plenty of activities to be at. I have my own house cleaning business that I have been doing for 3 years. Tom and I both are involved in school and church volunteer work.
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Name: Doug Farmer Spouse: Shirley Address: 5400 L Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Children & Ages: Kelly (24)
Michelle (22)
Peyton (3) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am doing the same as our last reunion; but slower.
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Name: Deb (Fellers) Orndorff
6035 F Road
Nebraska City, NE 68410
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Name: Laurie (Fusselman) Valdiviez Address: 17016 P Street
Omaha, NE 68135
Children & Ages: Chris (17)
Paul (13) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am working as a Medical Sales Representative for Monarch Pharmaceuticals
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Name: Mary (Goering) Kreifels Spouse: Kelly Address: 2751 R Road
Cook, NE 68329
Children & Ages: Nicki Klein (24)
Toni (21)
Joe (19) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
Kelly is currently farming and I am a CMA and have worked at the Nebraska Hart Institute for 5 years. In August, we will celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary.
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Name: Larry Griepenstroph Spouse: Kimberly Address: R.R. 1, Box 112
Talmage, NE 68448
Children & Ages: Jeremy (22)
Lance (17)
Kelsey (12) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am working at American Meter in Nebraska City. Also, working part-time evenings and weekends at Kreimers Store in Talmage, NE.
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Name: Dee (Hahne) Metzger
15711 Lakeside Circle
Omaha, NE 68135
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Name: Ron Hawkins Spouse: Diane Address: 1246 Oak Street
Box 325
Syracuse, NE 68446
Children & Ages: Tyler (10) Grandchildren: Hopefully that will be a few years yet.
What am I doing now?
I work for IPO Development Corporation which is located in Omaha, NE as a computer programmer and have been working from home since November of 1999, which I enjoy much more than when I was driving to and from Omaha every day to work.
I enjoy golf, walks with my family, reading, and many other things that have slipped my mind now.
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Name: Dallas Haynes
16001 32nd Street
Raymond, NE 68428
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Name: Janelle (Henry) Andresen Spouse: Scott Address: 6630 S. 108th Terrace
Omaha, NE 68137
Children & Ages: Dustin (18)
Sheena (15) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist at Faith Westwood United Methodist Church in Omaha, NE.
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Name: Lana (Hudson) Thompson Spouse: Bob Address: 10330 N 225th Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022 Children: Kelsey (16)
Jessica (15)
Makayla (9)
Erik (7)
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Name: Linda Janssen Address: 2345 Scott Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68506
Children & Ages: My dog Niner, is treated like any other child in my family - just ask my nieces and nephews! Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I just completed my 21st year of teaching in business education - the past 19 years at Irving Middle School in Lincoln. With several nieces and nephews also attending SDA, I am still a regular spectator at many sports activities in Syracuse.
Name: Karen (Johns) Marshall Spouse: Stan Address: 36268 N. GhostRider St
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Children & Ages: Nicole (16)
William (Bud) (15)
Chad (8) Grandchildren: Not for awhile! ! !
What am I doing now?
I am still working at J.O. Combs School as an aide in Special Education (10 years). A year and a half ago we purchased 15 acres of land in Young, AZ in the hopes of some day retiring there. Besides trying to keep up with the activities of our children and maintaining two (2) properties, we are kept fairly busy.
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Name: Valerie Johns
6911 Francis
Lincoln, NE 68505
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Name: Lynn Johnston
4384 J Road
Dunbar, NE 68346
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Name: Randy Juilfs
1886 I Road
Unadilla, NE 68454
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Name: Karen (Keim) Kinzie
S 12800 162nd Street
Bennet, NE 68317
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Name: Craig Kimball Spouse: Chris Address: 1580 H Road
Unadilla, NE 68454
Children & Ages: Mitchell (12)
Nathan (10) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now? Farming
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Name: Bruce Kepler (DECEASED)
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Name: Marlene Koester Address: 1704 Farrell Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005
Children & Ages: None Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am currently working as a programmer/analyst at a bank in Omaha. I live in a house in Bellevue & my mother moved in with me about 5 years ago. We have two cats, Felix & Oscar.
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Name: Deb (Kreifels) Landwehr Spouse: Randy Address: 2675 P Road
Syracuse, NE 68446
Children & Ages: Austin (12)
Alex (10) Grandchildren: None
What are you doing now?
I am working for Compaq and have been commuting to Omaha for nearly 14 years. The kid's activities continue to keep the entire family running. Seems that I am never home.
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Name: Doug Kreifels Spouse: Sheila Address: 4986 Fontanelle Place
San Jose, CA 95111
Children & Ages: James (4)
Jenner (4)
Jillian (1) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am presently working for Sony Corporation of America. I work in the Semiconductor Component Solutions Division as a Strategic Account Manager responsible for North America business.
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Name: Kelly Kreifels Spouse: Mary (Goering) Address: 2751 R Road
Cook, NE 68329
Children & Ages: Nicki Klein (24)
Toni (21)
Joe (19) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am currently farming and Mary is a CMA and has worked at the Nebraska Hart Institute for 5 years. In August, we will celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary.
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Name: Pete Kreifels Spouse: Connie Address: 4554 H Road
Dunbar, NE 68346
Children & Ages: Jessi (13)
Jackie (9) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
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Name: Steve Kroese
358 6th Street
Unadilla, NE 68454
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Name: Mark Kuhlenengel Spouse: Linda Address: 13955 Margo
Omaha, NE 68138
Children & Ages: Elizabeth (15)
Matthew (13)
Michael (9)
What am I doing now?
I am a Lead Transmission Design Engineer with the Omaha Public Power District,
responsible for the design, maintenance and construction of OPPD's high voltage transmission system. I am also a Major in the United States Army Reserves, my current position is Executive Officer with the 439th MP Team. When I am not at work or reserves my time is filled with children school and sporting events.
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Name: Karen Lechner
Partner's Name: Angie Fiedler Address: 4485 G Street
Omaha, NE 68107
Children & Ages: Tanner (8) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am teaching K-12 Physical Education/Health & Coaching (Head Volleyball and Assistant Basketball) at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Name: Sherry (Leefers) Kreifels Address: 310 Pierce Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Children & Ages: Megan (16)
Erin (14)
Tyler (12) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am a surgical nurse at Alegent Immanuel in Omaha, NE. I enjoy traveling & gardening and for the last 10 years I have been a gymnastic mom following Erin & Tyler across the U.S.
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Name: Joyce (Liesemeyer) Thomas
218 Cambridge Drive
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Name: Kelly (Lucas) Morrissey Spouse: Bill Address: 9806 W. 129th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
Children & Ages: Abbey (19)
Nick (16)
Bryan (8) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
We are currently living in Overland Park, KS. After 25 years in nursing, I am trying my hand at being a stay at home mom and loving it. With our kids now spread out from elementary school to college, we keep plenty busy just with their activities but still find time for a little golf and traveling.
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Name: Charley McWilliams Spouse: Deb Address: 1122 Oak Street
Syracuse, NE 68446
Children & Ages: Holly (21)
Meredith (17)
What am I doing now? I am working at the NE State Historical Society.
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Name: Mark Meyer Spouse: Karen Address: 19438 Stor Street
Brady NE 69123
Children & Ages: Shelley (21)
Bridget (18) Grandchildren: Madison (4)
What am I doing now?
My daughter, Shelley has a daughter Madison she has just turned 4. She sure brings a lot of life back into Grandpa and Grammy's house when she comes to visit (every weekend).
Bridget will graduate from high school in May and will be moving to Lincoln to attend college. Shelley has graduated from college and is busy with her career and raising Madison in Kearney.
Karen is the Activities Director at Hilltop Estates Nursing Home and has been with them for 31 years. I have been in the construction business for the last 25 years and have owned my own small company for about 19 years. We built our first new home at Jeffery Reservoir and moved in about 3 years ago. Karen and I enjoy our home at the lake and are making plans for a new one this summer. We enjoy all of our friends and the sunsets. We are looking forward to seeing all of our old friends in Syracuse.
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Name: Rick Meyer
6120 Van Dorn
Nehawka, NE 68413
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Name: Roxanne (Miesbach) Suesz Spouse: Steve Address: 1911 N 76th Street
Lincoln, NE 68505
Children & Ages: Rachel (16)
Tyler (12
Sam (11) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am still working for the same State Agency (25 years in July). The kids are all real active in sports. We like to travel.
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Name: Grant Moss
101 Pearl Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
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Name: Jeff Nannen Address: 3017 N 78th Street
Omaha, NE 68134
Children & Ages: None Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now? I am an Elementary PE teacher.
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Name: Dean Neels Spouse: Barb Address: 4485 G Road
Dunbar, NE 68346
Children & Ages: Ellen (11)
Andy (10)
Will (4) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I have been farming in the Dunbar area the past 9 years. Most of our free (and some not-so-free) time is spent at kid's activities.
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Name: Scott Nisely
107 W. Lincoln
Marshalltown, IA 50158
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Name: Keith Noerrlinger
3056 Waconda Rd
Union, NE 68455
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Name: Butch Obermeyer Spouse: Shelly Address: P.O. Box 171
Union, NE 68455
Children & Ages: Jessica (10)
Bailey (9)
Taylor (5) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now? Still a transportation engineer.
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Name: Rex Pearson
9608 E. Balsam
Mesa, AZ 85208
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Name: Kay Rakes
725 N 17
Nebraska City, NE 68410
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Name: Tyler Pfeiffer
NW 510 9th St
Lincoln, NE 68528
What am I doing now?
I am a mother, a writer, and a teacher. We like to take care of our animals, travel, swim and go to the beach.
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Name: Craig Post
2764 41st Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
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Name: Jan (Post) Lang Spouse: Keith Address: 10101 So. 134
Bennet, NE 68317
Children & Ages: Brandi (21)
Brian (18)
Brittany (15) Grandchildren: NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NONE
What am I doing now?
I am currently working part-time (30 hours a week) managing one of the Lincoln Elementary School's kitchens. Serving around 500 kids a day. Brandi just graduated from College, Brian just graduated from High School and Brittany will be a sophomore.
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Name: Deb (Prigge) Aufenkamp Spouse: Dennis Address: R R 1, Box 2041
Julian, NE 68378
Children & Ages: Zach (13)
Derek (11) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I am currently working at American Meter in Nebraska City, NE. I've been there for 11 years. I am active in my church. My husband, sons and job keep me pretty busy.
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Name: Randy Rosenthal
6112 Hokana PL NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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Name: Arlin Rowe
5412 Mollie Cr
Livermore, CA 94550
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Name: Marlene (Royal) Neumeister
1407 S 42 Rd
Talmage, NE 68448
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Name: Pat Sand Spouse: Renee Address: 6567 50th Avenue
Alta, IA 51002
Children & Ages: Nick (12)
Christine (11)
Ben (7) Grandchildren: None What am I doing now? Farming
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Name: Lisa (Sauberzweig) Spidell
204 Cedar
Talmage, NE 68448
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Name: Don Scheinoist
1025 Poplar
Syracuse, NE 68446
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Name: Bill Snyder
14609 Wedd Street
Overland Park, KS 68221
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Name: LuAnn (Summers) Clark Spouse: Dan Address: 303 E. 13th
Lexington, NE 68850 dlc0317@hotmail.com
Children & Ages: Pat (18)
Lauren (16)
Andrew (10) Grandchildren: None What am I doing now?
Dan and I have been in Lexington, NE, for the past 11 years. Dan has spent the last 14 years as an Investment Rep for Edward Jones & Co. I received my Master's Degree two years ago in Speech/Language Pathology, but have decided to stay at home and take care of our family for now. It has been great!
We have been especially busy with our children and their activities, just as everyone else has. Our oldest son, Pat graduated from Lexington High School this year in May. He played football, wrestled, and ran track. Our daughter, Lauren, will be a Junior. She is also very active in school. She runs cross-country and track. She likes running the long distance races….she takes after me (ha ha). She is on swim team and will life guard again this summer. Andrew is our youngest. He will be in fifth grade this fall. He is in the normal little boys' sports like soccer, wrestling, baseball, and swim team. His favorite sport is wrestling.
Most of our summers are spent at nearby Johnson Lake enjoying the usual water activities. We have had a few Class of '76 visitors, so please look us up if you are in the area.
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Name: David Tams Address: 206 W Elm
Cook, NE 68329
Children & Ages: Nathan (19)
Trisha (17) Grandchildren: Mya (8 months)
What am I doing now? Working at Prolivestock.
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Name: John Tipken
1817 S 214th Street
Eagle, NE 68347
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Name: Kelly (Tucker) Miller Spouse: Lyle Address: 5535 Linden
Lincoln, NE 68516
Children & Ages: Tanner (16)
Kody (11)
McKenzie (8) Grandchildren: Ha! Ha!
What am I doing now?
My husband has worked for BNRR for the past 25 years and I have been at Coda Law Office for 14 years.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Royce Starr-Tucker
19445 US Hwy 275
Rock Port, MO 64482
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Name: Mary (Van Housen) Petrow Spouse: John Address: 5924 Oakwood Rd
Mission Hills, KS 66208
Children & Ages: Anna (9)
Helen (6)
What am I doing now?
I spend most of my time keeping up with my two girls! John and I own our own business, which also keeps us busy. We travel a lot, mostly to Colorado. I enjoy gardening and volunteer work.
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Name: Dan Venema
1099 Oak Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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Name: Mike Vontz
3750 M Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
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Name: Lori (Warlick) Bucholz Spouse: Ron
Address 1179 N 24th Rd
Syracuse, NE 68446
Children & Ages: Kori (15) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now? Farming and milking cows.
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Name: Joel Wenninghoff
N 1121 Birch Street
Wahoo, NE 68066
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Name: Jan (Wiebusch) Shepherd Spouse: Doug Address: 13100 NW 40th
Raymond, NE 68428
Children & Ages: Annie (14)
Eric (11) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I have worked part-time for Cada & Associates (a law firm in Lincoln) for 8 years doing bookkeeping and other various clerical duties. My part-time status allows me the flexibility to set my hours around the kid's activities. I league bowl during the winter months. My husband is a car enthusiast and is in the process of building a street rod. (Look for us during Americruise!)
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Name: Gay (Windhorst) Lepert Spouse: Tom Address: 2112 Dunbar Drive
Beaver Lake, NE 68048 Children: Elliot (17)
Alex (14)
Myles (11)
Connor (6) Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
I returned to teaching this year at La Vista Jr. High. I teach Family Consumer Science (Home Ec.) Keep busy attending all the boys' activities. Lots of soccer games! We are in the process of building our own home. This process has lasted for two years. Advice to anyone considering a similar project: DON'T DO IT! My address will hopefully change by end of summer to: 9115 Monroe Rd., Plattsmouth, NE
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Name: Carol (Witte) Maguire
2901 Crystal Dr
Bellevue, NE 68123
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Name: Tracy Zahn Address: 2705 S. Grant Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Children & Ages: None Grandchildren: None
What am I doing now?
After more than 10 years as a travel agent, I have switched career paths. I decided to venture into the hotel business and am now working in the sales office of the Hilton Crystal City. Still enjoying the Washington, DC area and all that it has to offer!
CAN YOU BELIEVE, that in 1976 the cost to………………………………………..
attend a High School football game was $.75 and today it is $ 3.00
purchase a school lunch was $.50 and today it is $ 1.35
purchase a 6-pack of beer was $1.50 and today it is $ 3.50
purchase a hamburger was $ .65 and today it is $ 1.85
buy a movie ticket was $2.50 and today it is $ 7.00
buy a gallon of gas was $ .60 and today it is $ 1.74
