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Loss of Richfield Teacher Message posted on Mon, 27 Dec 2004 Ernest George Komatar Komatar Ernest George, 87, of Gilbert. Funeral Mass will be 10am, Thursday, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert. Fr. Joel Hastings will be celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein- Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Mr. Komatar died Thurs, Dec 23, 2004 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. He was born March 14, 1917 in Geona Location (Gilbert, MN) to John & Mary Komatar. He was a graduate of Gilbert High School, attended Virginia Jr. College and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in education from the University of Minnesota. He taught in Columbia Heights and Richfield High Schools, retiring from Richfield in the early 1980's. Following retirement, he returned to the family home in Gilbert. He was a member of St. Josephs's Catholic Church in Gilbert and the Minnesota and National Education Associations. Survivors include his sister, Bernice Bateman of International Falls, MN; nephews, James F. Colosimo, Robert J. Bateman and John M. Colosimo. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Martin Stephon; brother, John Komatar; sisters, Mary Colosimo and Theresa Barrett; nephew, David Bateman; step- brother, Edward Stephon. Published in the Star Tribune on 12/26/2004. Steve Grindeland If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Steve Grindeland. Class of 1969 Message posted on Thu, 23 Dec 2004 I was in the class of 1969 and am curious about some people I knew from RHS. I just got back from a year in Iraq & Kuwait. Please send an email to me at litehouz@hotmail.com if you would like to chat. My Best, "Del" (I go by my middle name which is "Mark" now) Del "Buff" Farnham If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Del "Buff" Farnham. Seeking JAN BOLDT.. HELP ! HELP! Message posted on Mon, 20 Dec 2004 Doesn anyone know the whereabouts of JAN BOLDT?? I've been in love with Jan since the last time I saw her in 1975. Call it midlife, but for years now I've had these amazing and childish dream of Her. Also, has anyone heard from Ron Redmond or Burt Benson (RHS grads of '75)? Jan on the other hand, wouldn't have graduated til about '76. Potentially a rather dangerous venture I'm on, n'est pas? - Bob Walters If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Bob Walters. Class of 1970 35th Reunion Message posted on Mon, 13 Dec 2004 35th class reunion set for July 2 2005, at Marriot Bloomington. Details to follow............ Jim Kaufmann If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jim Kaufmann. Looking for past Richfield Royalty Message posted on Thu, 4 Nov 2004 I am looking for information on all past Richfield Royalty associated with the Richfield 4th of July Celebration (from 1982 on). We are looking to put together a list of all past royalty and what they are doing today. If you are past royalty or know how to contact someone who is, please contact me. Thanks! Jodi Flanery-Olson Chair Miss Richfield Ambassador Committee Miss Richfield 1996-1997 Jodi Flanery-Olson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jodi Flanery-Olson. Loss of Classmate, Scot Vaillancourt - Class of 1976 Message posted on Tue, 2 Nov 2004 Scot Evan Vaillancourt, 46 years, 2/8/58-10/26/04, due to complications as a result of a traumatic brain injury following a bicycle accident in Gallup, New Mexico, on 10/26/03. Scot died in the presence of family and friends. Scot was an avid bicyclist and held a Master's Degree in Special Education. He was employed by JFK Middle School in Gallup, NM at the time of his accident. Originally from Richfield, MN, but had spent the last many years in the Southwest, with his home base in Durango, CO. Preceded in death by father and mother, Marshall and Kathryn (Peggy) Vaillancourt. He is survived by brothers, Jim Luse (Mary Jane), Dale Vaillancourt (Nancy); sister, Judy Vaillanco Celebration of Scot's life on Saturday, November 13, 2004, 12 Noon at the St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Willams Drive, Burnsville, MN. No flowers please. More information regarding Scot, the memorial service, and donation sites may be found at http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/scot Published in the Star Tribune on 10/31/2004 http://www.legacy.com/StarTribune/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=2769953 ---------------------------------- Dave Devlin, a good friend of Scot's from Luther College has spoken with Tom Murray from the development office. A scholarship fund has been set up in Scot's name to assist students entering the Special Education field. Donations may be sent to: The Scot Vaillancourt Memorial Scholarship In Education. All memorial gifts in his honor will be designated to this specific scholarship fund. After consultation with the faculty in the Education Department, a scholarship in his name will be awarded, as you requested, to an education major with an interest in teaching special education students. This scholarship award will most likely be awarded in the fall of 2005. All gifts should be sent to Luther College, Development Office c/o Betty Soukup, 700 College Dr. Decorah, IA 52101 Checks should be made out to Luther College with Scot Vaillancourt Scholarship noted on the memo line We will notify you when a student has been selected to receive this scholarship. In addition to a scholarship in honor of Scot, you may also want to consider having a tree planted on the campus in his memory. We have a long-standing campus landscape plan that identifies specific trees for designated areas of the campus. A memorial tree is funded at $200.00 and may be planted in April or October. Family and friends often choose to gather for a memorial tree service soon after the planting. The tree is then tagged with Scot's name and his name is added to a reference portfolio in the alumni relations office here in Loyalty Hall (formerly the "Art Barn"). If you choose to make donations elsewhere in Scot's name here are some suggestions: The Brain Injury Association of New Mexico The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, Mpls., MN The National Brain Injury Association, Washington D.C. Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital, St. Paul, MN http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/scot/guestbook.html http://classreport.com/usa/mn/richfield/rhs/1976/ Jodi Magnuson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jodi Magnuson. Holy Angles Win!!!!! Message posted on Mon, 25 Oct 2004 Spartan football goes down Don McPherson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Don McPherson. RHS 50 Year Anniversary Photos Message posted on Sat, 23 Oct 2004 Attention all alumni who attended the 50 Year celebration: If you have digital photos from the anniversary celebration, the prom, or the homecoming game could you please send me full size copies so I can make a photo album from the event and post it on the Website? Or, if you have spare prints you could send to me, I could scan them and then post them too. Email me at RHSAlumni@deckernet.com and I'll give you my address to send them to. Thanks! Martha Decker If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Martha Decker. Airing of the 50 Year Program Message posted on Sat, 23 Oct 2004 The program that was presented in the auditorium at the 50 Year Anniversary Celebration will air on Richfield Time Warner Cable, Channel 17 the following dates and times: Monday, October 25 - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 26 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28 - 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 29 - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 31 - 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 1 - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5 - 2:30 p.m. Martha Decker If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Martha Decker. 50th Anniversary Message posted on Wed, 20 Oct 2004 Wow! No other word describes the experience! What a great event. Now I'm looking forward to the 100th. Thanks to Norm and the rest of the committee. Ron Glaub If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Ron Glaub. Looking for old friends Message posted on Tue, 19 Oct 2004 I need help in locating old friends. I'm just curious where they are now and what they're doing. If you have any information on the following '76 graduates please email me. Linda Conrad Joan Pederson Cheryl Bailey Thanks! Roxanne Curry Irons '76 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Roxanne Curry Irons '76. 50th reunion Message posted on Mon, 18 Oct 2004 I would like to thank the committee for a great day on Oct. 16th. I thought everything went very well. It was fun to see former classmates from classes that graduated before and after me. A great job my all. Thanks again. marge thiele If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to marge thiele. 50th Celebration Message posted on Mon, 18 Oct 2004 Well, the celebration is over and I have to say that I am suffering from post-celebration depression. The Open House at RHS on Saturday was absolutely wonderful. It was wonderful spending most of the day in Room 112 at the high school with my classmates from 1956. Seeing some of our teachers from those early days of the school was something I will never forget. What was even more amazing, was running into people from my old neighborhood in Richfield that were not in my class, but in classes with my brothers and sister. Many years have passed since those days, but renewing friendships and memories was ever so easy. I want to thank everyone who had any part in the 50th Celebration, especially the administration of Richfield High and all the chairs and committes who worked all summer on this project. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Program Committee, and I am certain that the members of this Committee will be lifelong friends in the future. The biggest gain I received from the celebration, was the pride I felt in being a graduate of this wonderful high school. For those currently in classes, you will be fortunate enough to celebrate the 100th anniversary of RHS. And when you do, you will really feel the same pride as us old duffers do. We were fortunate enough to begin the process of pride within our school. And we are thankful that you are all keeping that pride alive. You are our future, and we are confident that you are getting the education and training that will make you all successful in life. God Bless RHS! Dick Kamleiter Class of 1956 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Dick Kamleiter. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE CLASS OF 1960 Message posted on Mon, 18 Oct 2004 I'm looking for any info on the where abouts of Marilynn White class of "60" Married named Fisher DIANE JOHNSON If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to DIANE JOHNSON. RHS 50th Bash!!! Message posted on Fri, 15 Oct 2004 Hi to everyone from class of 1976!!!!! Don't you think we had one of the best classes?? Looking forward to the open house this weekend!!! Thankyou Jodi and Tammy for working so hard on our room! You too Cath! See you there! Vonnie If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Vonnie (Peszynski) Nelson. Search for old friends Message posted on Wed, 13 Oct 2004 Hi! I am searching for friends from the class of 1973. I am in search of Donna Nelson (Brooks), Joyce Wiederholt (Stauffer) or Diane Stoffel. If you are one of the above or know of their whereabouts, please contact me. I would love to hear from you. Are you going to the open house? I am also searching for Patrick Nelson aka Patrick Jones. He would have graduated a few years before 1973. He lived on Cedar with his grandparents. If anyone knows where I may locate him, I would love to hear from you. Karen Frazier (Zdenek) If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Karen Frazier (Zdenek). Looking for Lisa...... Message posted on Tue, 12 Oct 2004 Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with Lisa Hines?? Class of '82 (different last name now.) I saw her at the 10 year but not at the 20. Thanks, Jake If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jeff "Jake" Scott. Looking for Message posted on Fri, 8 Oct 2004 Where is Mike Sandahl, Gail Sandahl and Mary Ainsworth all graduates of Richfield High School and I've lost track of them. Where are You? Send me email I'd love to hear or I will be at the 50 Year Celebration on Oct. 16th. Let's get together. Lynn Gudmundson (Hape) If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Lynn Gudmundson (Hape). Class of 58 Message posted on Sun, 3 Oct 2004 Thank you Lonnie, Jeanne and Lana for volunteering to take care of our classroom (the class of '58). We look forward to seeing all of you. We are so fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful generation and products of such an excellent school system. Our success is directly related to our education. See you on the 14th. Karen Stauffacher Rector Karen Stauffacher Rector If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Karen Stauffacher Rector. does anyone know where i can find tom ronay? Message posted on Tue, 28 Sep 2004 can anyone tell me how i can get in touch with tom ronay? i think he graduated class of 89 or 90, we were good friends in school and also at club on monday nights. i would like to talk to him again. if anyone has any information on his where abouts or how to get in touch with him please email me. or give him my email address. i would greatly appreciate any help i can get. thanks kevin If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to kevin kitowski. Need Prom Volunteers Message posted on Tue, 21 Sep 2004 We are looking for volunteers to work the door for an hour or two and for people to take "prom pictures" at the 50th Anniversary Prom on Saturday, October 16th (it will be with a Polaroid so it's REALLY easy to do.) If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jodi Flanery-Olson. 50th birthday party for Gini Thomas Message posted on Mon, 20 Sep 2004 The much younger sisters of Gini Thomas are throwing a 50th birthday party in honor of the fact she is the first sibling to survive that long. It will be held October 2nd 2004 at the Emerson Process Pavillion on Idlywild pond in Eden Prairie (Technology Dr. between Flying Cloud dr and Prairie Center Drive). We will be there from Noon until 5pm. If you would like to come please email me at thomasleslieann@yahoo.com Leslie Thomas If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Leslie Thomas. Looking for Mark E. Ferguson Message posted on Mon, 20 Sep 2004 I am looking for Mark E. Ferguson. He may have graduated in 1968, 1969 or 1970? Can anyone look in their yearbooks and tell me if they see him? Then if anyone knows where he is today, or any info that might help me find him. Thanks, Rhoda If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Rhoda Ann Wathum-Ocama. Alumni and Booster Cross Country Run Message posted on Sat, 18 Sep 2004 The Richfield Cross Country Teams (Boys and Girls) would like to host an Alumni and Booster Run on the morning of October 16th -- 10:00 at Augsburg Park -- 2 miles (4 times around the park.) We want to invite all of the old Cross Country runners and any folks that would just like to do a run that morning. If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jim Lundberg. 50th Anniversary of RHS Message posted on Fri, 17 Sep 2004 Anyone ~~ I won't be able to make it to the 50th Annniversary of RHS now in October and I'm sure there are quite a few others who won't be there too. I was wondering if there would be a way to be put on a list for a copy of the booklet to be sent to me. I would be more then happy to pay for the shipping. Thanks, Cindy Alseth - Konrad Blue Earth, MN. If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Cindy Alseth - Konrad. Looking for a friend Message posted on Fri, 17 Sep 2004 Hi everyone in the class of 1966. I'm looking for a neighbor and friend. Anyone knowing about a gal named Jacque Wotier(Dean)? I haven't seen or heard from her since high school. Get to thinking about people and would like to talk to her. Email me at heybook@msn.com Marsha Fredrichs If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Marsha Fredrichs. Where are these 1969 classmates? Message posted on Tue, 14 Sep 2004 Does anyone know where Candy Garske or Terry Bryant are these days? Would love to get in touch with them. Any news on a 35th reunion? Karin Blomsness If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Karin Blomsness. Teresa Lee class of 71 Message posted on Mon, 13 Sep 2004 T.D. Lee if you see this or someone knows of her present day where abouts could you please have her email me? It would be greatly appreciated ! And all you other old friends, Write ! Remember, tick,tick tick.......Take care Your old friend Ron Becchetti p.s. Sorry to hear about my old, good friend passing away in Aug 2004-----Ron Danielson, may you rest in peace my brother. and have one for me! Ron Becchetti If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Ron Becchetti. Class of 83 - Need your help Message posted on Mon, 13 Sep 2004 It was great to see so many at our 20th Reunion!! I have agreed to "coordinate" decorating our room for the 50th Birthday Celebration. If you have some items that would fun to view (trophys, pictures, stories, letterman jackets, uniforms etc...) please contact me. All items will be in a secure area with someone watching over them and will be returned to you after the event. Also looking for help the day of... if you are available to help monitor our room for an hour or so on October 16th Please contact me at kchristopherson@indianhead.org. Thank you!! Kathy Christopherson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Kathy Christopherson. Looking for a classmate Message posted on Sun, 29 Aug 2004 Does anyone kmow where Nancey Moore is,class of 1988 Send me e-mail Becky Batchelder(Vinge) If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Becky Batchelder(Vinge). Where is the class of 1968??? Message posted on Thu, 26 Aug 2004 Where is everybody from class of 1968??? Is anybody going to attend the celebration??? Kathy Searles (Hockert) If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Kathy Searles (Hockert). 1960 grad Message posted on Thu, 26 Aug 2004 Hi there, Anyone from 1960 attending the RHS 50 yr reunion? Kathy Knights Johnson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Kathy Knights Johnson. Class of 1967 Message posted on Mon, 23 Aug 2004 Greetings '67 Classmates - Interested in geting together over the RHS 50 Reunion weekend? Email me and let's get something going! kidread@rockisland.com Phyllis Ann Carney If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Phyllis Ann Carney. class of 1977 Message posted on Fri, 20 Aug 2004 Was wondering if any classmates/friends from class of 1977 would want to get together at the Oct RHS reunion to catch up on whats happened since graduation and talk about old times.Let me know! Michelle(Braunwarth)McGillivray If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Michelle(Braunwarth)McGillivray. RHS Yearbook 1985-1988 Message posted on Sun, 8 Aug 2004 I'm looking to get a hold of an RHS Yearbook that includes the years 1985 - 1988. If anyone has one I can borrow , I would appreciate it. I am looking for my 1/2 brother that was adopted by a family in Richfield. Thanks much! Kim Kim Sinjem If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Kim Sinjem. Looking for a '72 classmate.... Message posted on Mon, 2 Aug 2004 Does anyone know the whereabouts of Doug Oberg? He and I were good friends our last year of high school. Let me know as I'd like to get in touch with him. Thanks! Loren Fast If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Loren Fast. looking for someone Message posted on Fri, 23 Jul 2004 I am looking for Heidi (Kamrath) Johnson, class of 89. Does anyone know where she is or how I can get in contact with her? Please let me know. Tamara (Bane) Howey tamara howey If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to tamara howey. Class of 1994 - Rob Smith Message posted on Mon, 19 Jul 2004 I'm writing this here, in hopes of finding Rob Smith. I would like to contact him in regards to something rather important. If anyone knows where he is or how to contact him, I would appreciate it. Thanks. Jennifer L'Allier If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jennifer L'Allier. Last Minute 1974 RHS Reunion Event Message posted on Sat, 10 Jul 2004 Wanted to get additional word out near last minute regarding a reunion related event. Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 1:15 PM, the day following our reunion there will be a RHS 1974 pickup hockey game/event at our old Richfield Ice Arena eaast of Portland Ave on 66th St. I have 90 minutes of ice time and anyone who plays hockey at any level is invited out. All who step on ice will sign a waiver of liability for the facility, myself as organizer, and RHS class of 1974 in that there is no official affiliation. If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Keith Haar. Magazine for Melissa Evenstad, Leah Hanna, or Wayne Pafko Message posted on Sun, 4 Jul 2004 Melissa Evenstad, Leah Hanna and Wayne Pafko While going through some old files, I found a copy of a publication called Fresh Tracks which published personal essays the three of you wrote for my English class. The first one of you who contacts me by e-mail and gives me an address indicating where to send the magazine can have it. First come, first serve since I only have one copy. barronski@aol.com If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Ronald Barron. Magazine for Sheila Hanschen Message posted on Sun, 4 Jul 2004 Sheila Hanschen: While I was going through some old files, I found a copy of a national publication called Voices of Youth which published a personal essay which you wrote for my English class. If you want the magazine, contact me and give me an address where I should send it. barronski@aol.com If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Ronald Barron. Bicentennial Grads of 76! Message posted on Mon, 28 Jun 2004 Our class will celebrate our 30 years of exile from RHS in 2006; the time to start finding the lost, seeking the volunteers and planning the fun is upon us! Please contact either Jodi Magnuson or me to get started! We will be marching in the July 4 Richfield Parade looking for you! Please stop by the Bicentennial Room in October at the RHS 50 Year Reunion too! We Want You! Tammy Morgan Nodland: lakeoland@att.net Jodi Magnuson: jodimagnuson@earthlink.net It's 2004 isn't there supposed to be a 10 year reunion or something Message posted on Thu, 24 Jun 2004 Hey there... I don't know if anyone reads this stuff or what, but here it is June going on July and there has been no mention of a 10 year reunion for the class of 1994... what gives?? If anyone knows what's up email me... BT If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Brandon Truscio. Looking for RHS Photo Message posted on Mon, 21 Jun 2004 I am looking for a photo of Richfield High School as it was originally in the 50's/60's/70's - approximately the same view as the following photo:  I would prefer color, but black and white would suffice. If you have an older photo with this view, please email it to me at RHSAlumni@deckernet.com. I'd also welcome any other school photos from the past to use as content on the 50th Anniversary page. Thanks! Martha Decker If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Martha Decker. CLASS OF 70 *** JEANINE MORTON Message posted on Thu, 10 Jun 2004 Class of 70. . .looking for classmate Jeanine Morton. Her sister's name is Marilyn. I would love hearing from her. A California friend, now living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Norma Kerlin Stafne If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Norma Kerlin Stafne. Class of 1972 - Lets celebrate our 50th Birthday's together Message posted on Sun, 6 Jun 2004 Happy 50th Birthday - RHS Class of 1972 As you know, it is not only Richfield High School that is turning 50 years old this year. We as a class all are turning the "BIG 50" this year too. Sue Post and several others are planning a 50th birthday party so we can all celebrate our 50th together. It is planned for Saturday. July 24th at Cleary Park Reserve in Prior Lake. The hours of the party will be from noon to the parks closing at 9PM. This will be a potluck BBQ. Hambergers, hot dogs and brats will be supplied. Please bring a dish or two to pass, your own table settings, beverage and a story or two to share about growing up in Richfield. Our class is still a very special close-knit group of friends that enjoy getting together even after all these years. Mark your calendars! See you at the party! Steve Grindeland If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Steve Grindeland. looking for someone Message posted on Fri, 4 Jun 2004 I'm looking for bill volk, class of '58,also jim kramer, class of '58, any classmates that want to get together at 50th anniversary. Gary Morehouse If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Gary Morehouse. RHS Class of 1970 -35 Year Reunion Message posted on Thu, 3 Jun 2004 It's time to start planning our 35 year reunion for 2005. Anyone interested in attending please email me so I can get you on the mailing list. If you are willing to help plan please also contact me ASAP at 952-448-5877 or email me. Thanks! Sandy (Walls) Meyer. Sandy Meyer If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Sandy Meyer. Finding Classmate Message posted on Fri, 28 May 2004 Does anyone have any information about these four RHS Classmates that graduated in 1985? The names are Michelle Schuveiller,Deanna Engstrom, Chris McGraw,Paul Wright? I just wanted to know how my former classmates are doing? Our Twenthieth Class Reunion is next year and I can't wait, It's going to be Big Time Fun! Best Wishes to All, Jean (Carlson) Healey If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jean (Carlson) Healey. It's time to meet again! Message posted on Sat, 15 May 2004 Hello to all those I know, have heard the name of, and who I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting. I'm a proud grad of 1958; the first class to go 9 thru 12 at RHS! I was fortunate enough to be in attendance at the 25year 'All Class' bash, and am looking forward to this half-Century get together. The times have changed, OUR dress code of no T-Shirts, no beltless jeans or turned up collars, and no holding hands in the hallway, seems quite innocent. But hey .. we all turned out to be happy and productive citizens of the world. (I guess the dress code didn't really ruin us)! It will be fun to see the faces of 50 years of RHS; hopefully some of our wonderful faculty (they really were), and yes, even some of you who thought folk music was 'here to stay'! (I won't hold that against you... :):):) Enjoy your memories, and know how much I and my family (all RHS grad's) have appreciated 'our years' of association as students and parents, with our dear alma mater; Richfield High School. Hope to see you all at the party. Mike Waggoner If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Mike Waggoner. Information Regarding a Class Reunion Message posted on Thu, 6 May 2004 Would like to know if there is a class reunion being planned for the class of 1958. If a class reunion is being planned, please contact me at, Jack Svoboda 1711 Verde Ct. Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 Jack Svoboda- Class of 1958 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jack Svoboda. Loss of a 1966 RHS Graduate Message posted on Thu, 6 May 2004 My dad, Larry Hansen, passed away on May 4, 2004. He graduated in 1966 from RHS. The obituary notice, as printed in the StarTrib, is below. Larry Hansen Hansen Larry Hansen, age 56, of Richfield, on May 4, 2004. Survived by loving wife, Isabel; devoted daughter, Wendy (Rob) Griffin; grandson, Brendan; mother, Beverly; sisters, Veda (John) Wiitanen, Dawn (Michael) Brisbin; brother, Dale; and many nieces and nephews. Larry received a liver transplant 16 years ago at the University of Minnesota and continued to receive excellent care from the University of Minnesota Physicians. He was a master plumber for 35 years and a member of Local 15. Active member of North Como Presbyterian Church. He had a thorough knowledge of all the facets of building, and was always willing to extend himself to help others. Memorial service at NORTH COMO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 965 West Larpenteur Ave., Roseville, on Saturday, May 8 at 9:30 AM. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME- ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at Cty. Rd. B, on Friday, May 7, from 4-8 PM. Memorials preferred to the U of M Transplant Assistance Fund. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550 Published in the Star Tribune from 5/6/2004 - 5/7/2004. Wendy (Hansen) Griffin (class of 1993) If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Wendy (Hansen) Griffin. RHS Choir 1956 Message posted on Mon, 19 Apr 2004 I just was sitting here, hoping that as many as possible from the first graduating class of 1956 can attend the 50th Birthday Celebration. Many years have passed and have had few contacts these last few years with any of my classmates. The last reunion I was able to attend was the 25th. I hope to see many at the Celebration. I ran into Ms. Frankenstein a couple of years ago. She looked the same as she did all those years ago. I doubt that the rest of us can say the same. Richard Kamleiter If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Richard Kamleiter. Richfield High School's 50th Anniversary Message posted on Thu, 15 Apr 2004 Dear Friends and Class Mates of 1966; I am hosting a class room at the RHS 50th Anniversary on October 16, 2004. It will be open from 9 AM - 3 PM, and each class year will have it's own class room to set up and put on display. I would like to invite all of you to attend this open house get together, just to visit the Old School, and maybe run into a few old friends from years gone by. I have just started putting this together, but I have already been in touch with a couple people, and I hope to be contacted by a few more before the end of this month. I am also looking for any one that might have year books, or pictures that we could display for the day. I promise everything will be returned in A-1 condition, or the same condition it was in when it reached me. I live in Des Moines, Iowa now, and I am still single and enjoying life to it's fullest. I have a home, 6 dogs and 1 cat, and all of my family still lives in the Min neapolis, area. I am an Uncle 20 times, a great uncle 41 times and a great great uncle 3 times. I do keep busy, and just trying to keep my family together, and not loose track of anyone, I am also the Family Tree Keeper. I would like to do the same with some of my old school mates. I know I was a nerd to some of you, and a geek to others, but I was always true to myself and my friends. I enjoyed my life, and those that I was involved with. There are a few people that I would very much enjoy seeing again, and there are some that I know I will never see again, but who ever you are lets just have a good time. Write me at Glenb431@Mchsi.com. I posted a message in the 2001 file, but back then my e-mail address was Glenb431@Home.com Home.com went under, so now it is Mchsi.com. Hope to hear from a few of you, and hope to see a few of you also at the Anniversary Party. Check it out at www.deckernet.com Glen G. Berry If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Glen G. Berry. Class of 1957 Message posted on Thu, 15 Apr 2004 Since today (April 15th) is my 65th birthday (hard to believe), it's appropriate that I look for other people who went all the way through the Richfield School System from First Grade through Graduation. Our class was the first class (I have occasionally talked to Larry Molsather, another First through Graduation person) to go all the way through the system including all three years at the High School. My Brother-in-law Tim Jensen was also in the class of 1957, my late brother Phillip Jones was in the class of 1959 and my wife, Mary Jensen Jones, was in the class of 1960. Her late mother, Alice Jensen, was the Secretary in the High School office throughout the 60's. Let's hear from others who were products of all twelve grades in the class of '57 from Richfield. My bio can be found on www.newpursuits.net. C. David Jones If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to C. David Jones. Dave Nelson class of '66 Message posted on Sun, 11 Apr 2004 I'm trying to track down some alums on behalf of my father, Gary Nelson. If you'd like to get in touch with him or know how to contact David Douglas Nelson, please let me know. Thank you. Jace Nelson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jace Nelson. 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 16, 2004 Message posted on Sat, 10 Apr 2004 I am looking for Classmates from 1963 - 1966 that might have pictures of Class reunions, class mates, year books, etc. I am one of the Hosts that is setting up a room for our Class ' 66 at the open house. I would like to open a few minds and bring back the past. I have just started working on this today - April 10, 2004, but I promise I am going to make a great effort to make my classmates proud. Please contact me, and if you have a new last name, please let me know you by your maiden name. I was not real popular in High School, so some of you might not even know me. But I was there!!! Thank you - Glen Berry Glen G. Berry If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Glen G. Berry. Looking for Jack Cooper and Kellie Cooper Message posted on Sat, 10 Apr 2004 Does anyone know what happened to Jack Cooper? He graduated in 1979 from Richfield Springs Central High. I would also like to hear about his sister Kellie too I know she is younger than Jack, if anyone knows where she is these days I would be very grateful to know how to reach her. It's been many years since I visited Richfield Springs, and I know that many people that I grew fond of there during my visit to that beautiful town no longer live there. But that visit there that summer of "75" made a big impression on me in my youth, and I have many wonderful memories of all the people I met there. I would like to know how everyone is doing these days, life is too short to lose track of people that hold a special place on our hearts. Cathy Davis If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Cathy Davis. RHS - 50th Anniversary (Open House) Message posted on Mon, 29 Mar 2004 Greetings! Richfield High School is 50 years old in October 2004. As part of the celebration, RHS will be holding an open house on October 16th, 2004. As done for the 25th Anniversary, a classroom for each graduating class will be available to use as a meeting point. Each class can exhibit pictures, yearbooks and memento's from your high school years and reunions. We are asking at least two classmates from each class year to setup/cleanup and man your room during the open house. The hours of the open house are 9am to 3pm. Please contact Steve Grindeland ’72 (stevengrindeland@aol.com) by April 9th to sign up your class and coordinate your classroom. We will be in contact with you shortly about the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Steve Grindeland If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Steven Grindeland. Webmaster's Note: Click HERE for more info about the RHS Birthday celebration. RHS Online Reunion Message posted on Sat, 27 Mar 2004 Have you missed any of your high school reunions? You'd like to talk with some old friends, but might not be able to make it to your next reunion? And what about those friends who weren't in your graduating class? There is an option -- Classmates.com will be hosting an online reunion for RHS alumni from 1987 - 1997 on the evening of Wednesday, April 7, 2004. It will cost $4.95 to participate, and is free to classmates.com members. If you have registered at classmates.com already, you will receive an invitation from them on Monday or Tuesday of next week with further information and instructions. If classmates.com mail usually gets flagged as spam in your mailbox, check your junk folder. If you are interested in the online reunion, make sure you have basic registration at www.classmates.com, and that the email address you provided there is current. Hope to see many of you April 7 on classmates.com! Heather If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Heather. Centenntial Elementary School Message posted on Fri, 12 Mar 2004 Hi ya. I was class of '78 from RHS. I'm curious as to what happened to some of the 'kids' that went to Centennial during the 60's. And what happened to some of the teachers, as well. Mr. Jackola, Mrs. Gaylord, Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. Bergum, to name a few. I remember a kid named Steve Humphries. And Dan Toay. And Donna Blunt. Barb Kleen. Russell something-or-another. Russell was a REALLY tall kid. Craig Theil. Some of the spellings of these last names may be completely wrong. Drop me a line if you feel so inclined. Nancy (Waltz) Hawkinson If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Nancy (Waltz) Hawkinson. 50th Birthday Celebration for Richfield High School - Update! Message posted on Wed, 3 Mar 2004 The year 2004 marks the 50th year for Richfield High School. This 'treasure' located on 70th and Harriet in Richfield, Minnesota holds many memories for RHS Alumni and there is a strong sentiment from the Alumni who have contacted me that something should be done to mark the school's 50th year. I have received some news since I posted a question about the potential 50th Birthday Celebration for Richfield High School. There, indeed, is some preliminary discussion currently taking place for the planning of an appropriate celebration. School District, Community and Alumni participation is currently taking place on a limited scale and there will be more news to share and opportunities for involvement as this event develops. Want to let you know that even though the planning for the event is just getting started there is alot of energy being generated. I will contact this web site again with further information as news develops. -Norm Plasch, RHS Class of '72 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Norm Plasch. 1994 Class Reunion Message posted on Tue, 2 Mar 2004 Does anyone know if there are any plans in the works for a 10 year reunion for the Class of 1994. Unfortunatley I missed the 5 year. Thanks. Halo Stafford If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Halo Stafford. Class of 69 reunion Message posted on Mon, 1 Mar 2004 Classmates, anyone interested in having a 30th reunion please feel free to contact me. Thanks Debbie Goodspeed Doubek If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Debbie Goodspeed Doubek. RHS 50th Anniversary Celebration - Do You Have Information Message posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2004 Greetings fellow RHS Alumni! My name is Norm Plasch and I am an alumnus from the RHS Class of 1972. I am trying to find out information about the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration marking the opening of Righfield High School. The members of my class turn 50 years of age this year so we are trying to coordinate a class 50th Birthday Party with the RHS 50th Anniversary Celebration. Please send me any information that you have and I will also send back information to this website once I receive it. I called the High School recently and found out that the District is doing some remodeling work on the building this summer and it may not be available for use. I will keep you updated. Sincerely, Norm Plasch, RHS Class of '72 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Norm Plasch. Where's Wendy White? (class of 1971) Message posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2004 Anyone know what happened to Wendy White (class of 1971)? If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to monkey592@hotmail.com. Dick Benedict Message posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2004 Hi Everyone, Iam looking for information on Dick Benedict who went to Richfield High School in 1957-1960. Someone from his past is looking for him. He had a brother that was a couple years younger that also graduated from Richfield High School. Their father worked in the airline industry back then. If you know anything please contact me. Lynn Widseth If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Lynn Widseth. Grade School Classmates Message posted on Fri, 13 Feb 2004 Trying to locate classmates from the Norpthrop Grade School class of 1952. Looking for a contact on the Richfield High School class of 1958 reunion committe who may be able to verify if several classmates attended Richfield Senior High and know of their whereabouts. Richard Heise If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Richard Heise. Class of '79 Reunion Message posted on Thu, 12 Feb 2004 I have had a few inquiries regarding a reunion this summer. How many are actually interested? and would come? Could anyone still in the area help, if we were to try to plan something (it's getting kind of late) If there is anyone out there with information from past reunions - mailing lists, locations contacts, any $$ left from previous reunions? I would be willing to get things going, but will need LOTS AND LOTS OF HELP. If anyone has any suggestions regarding what to do, please speak up, if this takes off, all suggestions will be taken into consideration. Hope to hear from you soon!!! Sue Koch Class of 1979 If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Sue Koch. Friends and classmates of Andrea Markkanen Message posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2004 Hello all RHS band alumni! I am writing to let you know about a special project that the RHS bands are currently undertaking this year. We are commissioning a composer to write a piece of wind band music as a memorial in memory of 3 students who passed away while they were members of the band (and students) at RHS. 2 of the three students would be seniors this year, Jenny Sandahl and Mike O'Hagan. The third student is Andrea Markkanen. The piece promises to be wonderful and celebrate each individual. The world premier of the work will be on May 18, 2004 at RHS. Tickets will be available by advance sale only as space is limited - watch the RHS website (I believe the band link is under academics) for information on how to get a ticket. I hope to see lots of friends and classmates of Andrea at this event! For those of you who haven't been in touch with me I now have a 4 year old daughter who is named after Andrea. If anyone would like to make a donation to the pro! ject email me and I will let you know where to send the check. I hope all of you are well and would love to see you on May 18! Colleen (Kreger) Fischer If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Colleen (Kreger) Fischer. The passing of Mr. Drill... Message posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2004 Dear Mr.Drill, Thank you for putting up with me, and my brothers, Michael, Steven, and Terry. You understood us and let us know how important we were. You took the time to talk, and you took the time to care. We will all remember you in our hearts, and...we will all...miss...you...too....... From, (your favorite papergirl..) Ms.French If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Jenny French Nelson. Loss of Richfield West Junior High Principal Message posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2004 Drill Clifford G. Drill, age 91, of Burnsville, formerly of Richfield. Clifford was a respected educator for 40 years; 25 years as a principal in Richfield where he organized and opened Richfield's first Jr. High School in 1952. Clifford was a true leader and a lifelong Methodist. He inspired all with his remarkable strength, compassion, intelligence, sense of humor and zest for life. His enthusiasm and wit spanned the generations. His passion was to learn and appreciate the wonders of life and he shared and encouraged this passion in others. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. We'll dearly miss his gentle manner and his reassuring hugs. His love and strength will be forever in our hearts and lives. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Clara; sons, Ron (Shirley) Drill and Keith (Merridy) Drill; daughters, Janet (Larry) Luttmers and Gloria (Norbert) Kowalczyk; grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Cynthia, David, Kevin, Gregory, David, Tiffany, Natalie, Philip and Jaclyn; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Wingness; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Service Monday, 2 PM at River Hills United Methodist Church, 11100 River Hills Dr., Burnsville. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park. Visitation Sunday, 3-7 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave S., Richfield, and one hour prior to service at church. Memorials may be directed to River Hills UMC or to Parker Hughes Geriatric Oncology. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune from 1/22/2004 - 1/25/2004. Steve Grindeland If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Steve Grindeland. Hello Message posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2004 Just my annual "hello" update. Finished up my tour of duty as a motorcycle cop and heading back to patrol...and going back to school for my MA in Organizational Management (hey, so I'm a little slow). Hope everyone has a good year. Class of '69 Paul McInerny If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Paul McInerny. RHS band reunion Message posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2004 Were you in band during the "Erickson Years"? Heather (Youso) Anonby is in the process of organizing a RHS band reunion. For more info, please check out the VERY new website she has created: http://rhsband.cheeb.com/index.html Cristy (Barnes) Ward If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Cristy (Barnes) Ward. Webmaster's Note: What - you don't want any of us old fogies who were in RHS band before the "Erickson Years"? Class of 1972 Holiday Party Message posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2004 Attention RHS Class of 1972 Many classmates have expressed interest in having get-togethers between our reunions. So, your reunion committee is here to announce that we will be having a holiday party on Saturday, January 24th at the Steak & Ale Restaurant in Bloomington. The gathering will be in the bar (tower area) between 5pm and closing. There will be hamburgers and appetizers available in the bar but if you’d like to have a dinner, you are asked to make reservations ahead of time at (952) 884-0124. Steak and Ale has a cover charge of $5 if you arrive after 8pm. Come mingle with old friends and unwind from the holidays. Steve Grindeland If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Steve Grindeland. Let's Use This Site Message posted on Sat, 3 Jan 2004 Want to catch up with old friends? Use Deckernet.com to do just that. Let your friends and classmates know about deckernet. It is a great way to catch up with friends from years past. Looking for an old friend from high school, just ask on Deckernet.com. Someone usually knows where past classmates can be found. Ms. Decker has given us a wonderful tool to use, do not let it go stale... There are alot of resources for the taking. Together we can make this site the best source for Richfield High School alumni. Candy Hinz If you wish to reply to this message, please send an email to Candy Hinz. |
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