Personal Summaries
and Highlights
SPC Class of '62
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to you prior to our 40th class reunion over five years ago. We
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Raymond Adams
Ray and his wife, Rosemary, have three children: Gabie, who received
her BA and Masters from University of San Diego; Jennifer, who
received her BA from MSU and her JD Law from Duke; and Suzanna,
who completed her BS at Notre Dame and her PhD from Southern Cal.
Ray especially enjoys the beach, which is only three blocks from
his home! He also enjoys some travel and is very active in his
parish. He shares that once a major interest, he has now become
very jaded about politics. He has spent considerable time studying
theology and religion.
He spent from 1962-1965 in the US Navy as an officer. He describes
the period between 1965 - 1991 as a rewarding, itinerant, rather
prosaic career with Atlantic Richfield. He owned a construction
company (Roads & Bridges) with his brothers-in-law in Mississippi
from 1991 - 1994. Presently, he has a minor small business in
Mississippi but is mostly retired.
While at SPC he was active in academics - of course! He also
was a dishwasher, in student government, and the basketball team
earning a couple of letters. His favorite memories are of all
aspects of college life at Proco. He only wishes it had gone co-ed
sooner!
Ray's message to the class: "A tragic loss to our class
was the sudden death of my twin brother, Robert Adams, in the
fall of 1977. He is still missed. I am happy to report, however,
that his wife, Susan, one of the world's truly wonderful persons,
has done a super job of raising their family, and that their three
children, Beth, Michael and Mark Adams are great!"
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Jim Beaupre
Spouse: Debbie
Post Proco Education: PhD physics, Iowa State University
Highlights: After graduating from Iowa State with a PhD in physics,
Jim worked for a number of years supporting various defense contractors.
He is perhaps best known for designing the most expensive port-a-pottie
ever, suitable for all terrestial and most near-space environments.
It also features the patented Poop-To-Goop feature which transforms
solid waste into petroleum products. His most recent employer
was a large concern with roots in the energy sector specializing
in open-ended sole source service contracts with the government.
After being identified at a John Kerry rally, he was laid-off,
labeled as an enemy non-combatant, and taken on a mandatory vacation
to an undisclosed 3rd world country. There he received free room
and board, an honorary lobotomy and an implant. He was recently
returned to the 1st world, and, as a recent "rendee",
he got a job as a stunt double for the interrogatee on "24".
When he is not fulfilling directives from his implant, he sits
in a corner pointing at his own excrement saying, "oil, oil".
Been Doing: Painting pictures, exercising, trying to remember
Memories: Fr. Willie,
Wistfully, a lack of petroleum products
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Raymond Backe
Ray went on to Purdue University earning his DVM in 1966. He practices
veterinary medicine for small animals in New Berlin, WI. He was
president of the North American Veterinary Conference 1996-1997.
Ray's wife, Peggy, is an RN and enjoys hiking and biking. They
have four children, Joanne, Mark, Mara and Joel. They also have
four grandchildren: Colin, Shaun, Keenan, and Declan. Besides
enjoying being Grandpa to four of the neatest boys, Ray enjoys
outdoor activities like biking, hiking and canoeing.
Ray was involved with intramural sports while at SPC as well as
working in the cafeteria, on the grounds and the farm. Of course,
he studied like a good little "birdie". His favorite
memories are of hanging out in the room 'B.S.ing' with Janke,
McGuinn, the Adams boys, Humowiecki, etc.
Ray sends this message: "Best wishes and good health to all.
Hope to see you all for the 45th and 50th!"
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Michael Damm
Mike continued his education at Loyola University with an MD in
1965 and then on to the University of Wisconsin for his degree
in Radiology in 1976. He currently is with the University of Wisconsin
as a diagnostic radiologist in Madison. He says his career highlights
are making good diagnoses!
His wife, Mary Ann, is a Braille transcriber; president of the
National Braille Association; and treasurer for the Wisconsin
Braille, Inc. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and babysitting
her grandchildren! Mike enjoys walking in the University of Wisconsin's
arboretum each morning at 5 a.m. and his grandchildren! He has
camped all over the western US with his children, scuba dived
in Mexico as well as the Caribbean, Channel Islands. He also lived
in Berlin for three years courtesy of Uncle Sam! The have six
children: Michael, who is an artist: Jackie, a Portland, OR attorney;
Jennifer, mother of two children and family practice physician;
Chris, a college professor at Sierra Nevada College; Jeff, Minneapolis
high school social studies teacher and father of one; Tim, father
of two and computer specialist (iNEWS). They are the proud grandparents
of Mahalia, Juway, Sean, Malcolm and George.
His favorite memories of SPC were "Maverick" on Sunday
nights; Fr. Dismas entering our room (Andy, Jack, and Joe) and
catching us drinking beer and playing cards resulting in being
campused for a month! He participated in football for one year,
Camelot, and janitorial service for three years - cleaned the
dorm's toilets!
Mike's message to the class: "Drink tea! Eat soy!"
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Clement Dauskurdas
Clement retired in 2000 as Treasurer at LaSalle Home Mortgage
Corporation. He now enjoys golf and fishing. He and his wife,
Geri, have two children: Joseph and John. They are blessed with
four grandchildren: Nicholas, Emily, Samuel, and Maila Belle.
While at SPC he was active in football and the intramurals. His
favorite memory is of graduation.
Clement's message to the class: "Save your money."
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John Moreland Dunford, Jr.
Jack says his life after SPC has been an odyssey. He has a degree
in Chemistry and Mathematics with 60 plus grad hours. They have
lived in Evanston, Rockford, Phoenix and Flagstaff, AZ. They have
been on the Indian Reservation for 10 years. After ten years as
a coatings chemist he switched to teaching high school chemistry
and math. He currently chairs the math department at Tuba City
High School in Tuba City, AZ. He will be retiring in May of 2005.
His wife, Alice Marie (Chrzastowski), is the chairperson of social
studies at Greyhills High School in Tuba City, AZ. She enjoys
traveling, reading and hiking. They have four children and five
grandchildren. John Moreland Dunford III MD, is the section chief:
Neuroanesthesia, Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital in Washington
D.C. Christine Mary Dunford, is a co-founder of the Lookingglass
Theatre and playwright/professional actress and mother of Alice
Dunford Cunningham. Mary Ann Dunford Beamer, is a secondary teacher
and mother of three: Theodore, Nathaniel, and Benjamin. Jeannie
Marie Dunford Cappo, is associate publisher east, VAR Business,
CMP Media LLC in Massachusetts and the mother of Isabel.
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John Duray
Jack continued his education at Notre Dame earning his PhD in
Physics in 1968. He continues to be self-employed in career fields:
nuclear physics research, teaching, geophysics and various titles
in technical and management capacities. He also led the team that
found fourth tunnel under the DMZ, Korean Peninsula.
Jack and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: Sam, Vince,
and Mike. They are blessed with two grandchildren: Katherine and
Jason. He is involved in community and church service projects.
He shares that as for skill he has none in golf - "nada,
zip, nothing nil, cipher, zero…"
While at SPC he relates that his "activities are in the
yearbooks. The others are omitted due to statute of limitation
concerns." His favorite memories are of the student camaraderie,
the monks and lay faculty, family-style dining, sports - basketball,
the slew, and the Cage.
Jack's message to the class: "Once in class, Fr. William
said, "Wake up Duray and smell the coffee!" Since then
and to this day, I'm a work-in-progress on self awareness, my
prerequisite to life-long learning."
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John Heiberger
After SPC Jack worked at Argonne National Laboratory in the Chemical
Technology Division. Jack relates that his actual job title was
"Scientific Associate" but his actual job was "alchemist,
blacksmith, plumber, electrician, mechanic and sorcerer. He also
shares that he survived 36 years of federally funded research
in spite of seven changes of presidential administrations. He
retired in 1999.
He and his wife, April ( a retired editor and teacher), have
two daughters - Anna Abell and Claire Stiefel. They have two grandchildren:
Claire Abell and Matthew Abell.
Jack enjoys keeping old cars running and keeping the house from
collapsing! He also likes to travel both domestic and foreign
- long voyages at sea.
While at SPC he worked back stage for Fr. Matthias and Fr. Alban.
He also bowled in the school league. His favorite memories are
of shooting the breeze with the guys; the gourmet cafeteria dining;
watching varsity basketball from the gym balcony; and running
the section during Hell Week.
Jack's message to the class is "Enjoy each day!"
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Karl Humowiecki
Karl retired in January 2002 from the Internal Revenue Service.
He worked as a Revenue Agent for 39+ years. He received Special
Achievement Awards in 1971, 1990 and 1996. He also received the
Galatin Award at retirement.
He and his wife, Elizabeth have three daughters: Cathy, Michelle,
and Jennifer. Karl enjoys visiting California wineries and National
Parks. They also enjoy relaxing aboard cruise ships whenever possible.
While at SPC Karl was involved with intramural sports, the informal
class photo historian, full time lukeconomic student and part-time
pinochle instructor. His favorite memories are of the closeness
that the class developed over four years and watching the sun
rise on the way to Mass on Tuesdays and Fridays. Karl has been
involved with Benedictine University on various phon-a-thons and
as a lifetime member of the Class of '62 reunion committee.
Karl's message to the class: "Life is too short…to
drink bad wine! May God continue to bless all of the Class of
'62"
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Arthur Janke
Art continued his education by obtaining his MA in Business Management
& Supervision at Central Michigan University in 1975. He also
obtained his BS in Logistics Management & Distribution Logistics
at Weber State University in 1986. He worked for the USAF as a
Lt. Col. and in civil service in the field of aircraft maintenance
and logistics management. Art retired in January of 1996.
He and his wife, Patricia, are the parents of nine children:
Denise, Dawn, Scott, Shawn, Danielle, Jason, Darlene, DeAndrea,
Devin. They are also blessed with 12 grandchildren: Justin, Prestin,
Austin, Coltin, Katherine, Cristine, Amy, Tyler, Spencer, Connor
and Madeline. Art and Patricia, when not busy with their growing
family of grandchildren, maintain and manage eight rental units.
While at SPC, Art was in the Letterman's Club, track, basketball
and the dishwashing crew. His favorite memories are of the great
guys, the squirrel cage, pinochle.
His message to the class: "Best of health, longevity, and
happiness - God bless you and your families."
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John Kelly
Spouse: Catherine
Children: Amy and Mary
Post Proco Education: DVM, University of Illinois 1965
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Thomas Kent
Tom and his wife, Bonnie, have two children: Christine and Scott.
Tom's interests include golf, journalism, truck shows and travel
- including to Europe and Alaska.
Professionally he is currently Managing Director of The Kent
Group LLC, a consulting/training organization. He retired from
International Truck and Engine (formerly Navistar, formerly International
Harvester) in 1991. He held several positions: vice president
parts & service and marketing. He received several advertising
awards and a Telly Award for training. He was able to increase
parts sales by $20 million in profit. He also managed a downsizing
of 100,000 employees placing 92% of them in positions.
While at SPC he was only border/day-hop. He was the Junior Class
President - "no one else wanted it!" He participated
in tennis, intramural basketball on the Goodie Knights team, varsity
racquetball and occasionally studying! His favorite memories are
of his wonderful classmates, Fr. Stanley coaching tennis, Halloween
mixers, studying in George's room and of course - daily rides
in the Marshall Limo.
His involvement with Benedictine University is limited to spending
most of his time trying to explain which school he went to and
why the name had to change after his class left!
Tom's message to the class: "This has to be a magical year
since many of us from the class of '62 probably turned 62 this
year. I'm always amazed at how old some of you look."
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Ben Klenda
Ben continued his education at Western Washington State University
by earning his Masters in Math in 1970. He retired in 2000 from
Bishop Carroll High School, Wichita, as a mathematics teacher.
He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three children: Kristine Davis,
Sean and Kameron. They are blessed with one granddaughter, Drew
Elizabeth Davis. Ben's hobby is ice fishing. He also is involved
in assisting his parents, who remain involved in agriculture.
While at SPC he was a football player for four years. His favorite
memory is of all the good times spent with his classmates.
Ben's message to the class: "I wish each person well."
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Andrew Kotulski
Andrew is retired. His favorite memory of SPC is disciplinary
probation after being "caught"!
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John Lasics
John continued his education at Purdue - W. Lafayette earning
his BS in Electrical Engineering in 1981. He retired in 1997 from
General Electric. He was also a field engineer for Motorola, Inc.
and an aviation electrical technician for Ozark Air Lines. He
spent at least two weeks working on site in Mexico, Puerto Rico
and all states except Idaho and Hawaii.
He and his wife, Joyce, have two sons: Adam, who graduated from
Rice University in 1997 and Ian, who graduated Indiana University
in 1994. His hobbies include gardening; computer applications
and software design; and was a Cub Scout scoutmaster 1980-82.
While at SPC he had a minor part in Detective Story and did lighting
and stage work for A Light for the Darkness, Oklahoma, and South
Pacific. His favorite memories are of midnight run with Don Krizmanic
and living with (dairyman) Nick Hero.
John's message to the class: "Love what you do and do what
you love."
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Richard Loritz
Rich continued his education by attending DePaul University earning
his LLB in 1965 and his JD in 1966. He is an attorney6 with Loritz
& Associates in Orland Park. His legal group is now four lawyers
with his part being the employer/employee relationship and transactional
contract work for businesses. He has done occasional legal work
for Benedictine University.
He and his wife, Mary Kay, have one daughter, Kathryn. She graduated
from BU with a BA in 1997 and her Master's in 2000. Rich and Mary
Kay both enjoy golf, the gym and travel. Mary Kay works in real
estate.
While at SPC Rich was involved with the track team, student government,
SPC productions, beer, the "PN" - center field on the
"Procopian Gnus". His favorite memories are of Ed Allen,
"P. Ron", Fr. Stanley, Da "Cage", hiding out
on Mass day, doing the school paper and the reunions. He has been
involved with BU in recruiting athletes and some classroom instruction.
Rich's message to the class: "So far, it's been a great
ride! See all of you at our 50th! Good fortune, health, and a
happy retirement for all."
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John Mahay
Jack continued his education at Loyola University receiving his
DDS in 1996. He has a dental practice in Colorado Springs.
He and his wife, Beverly, have one daughter, Heidi Ann. She received
her PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Colorado. Jack
enjoys tennis, golf, skiing and hunting. He lists Beverly's profession
ad "keeping me in line"!
Jack's favorite memories of SPC are of his fellow students and
the musicals. He was involved in the football team and track team.
He received the Dramatics Award (choreography upon graduation).
He was secretary of the student government and a member of the
Beerdrinking Team.
Jack's message to the class: "I'm sorry I could not make
the 40th reunion - it sounds like it could be the party of all
parties - Good Luck and God Bless to all or you."
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George Matheson
George continued his education at Illinois State University earning
a MS in Education (counseling) in 1966. He then went to Purdue
University to earn his PhD in Education (counseling) in 1970.
He was an educator for 15 years. He currently is the owner of
a real estate company in Iowa City with his, Mary Lou, as his
assistant. During his careers he has been the first director of
Cooperative Education University of Iowa; two terms as president
of the Iowa City School Board; and Iowa City Realtor of the Year
in 2001.
George and Mary Lou have three children: Dan, Amy, and Peter.
Jack shares that most of their recent travels and activities revolve
around their three children: Florida, Colorado and Indiana. Their
son worked for six years for the New York Yankees and now is with
the NCAA. Their other two children have "normal" jobs
but they all have good places to visit!
While at SPC Jack had too many activities and too little time
to study! His favorite memories include being immediately accepted
by everyone as a transfer student; seeing classmates perform so
well in extracurricular activities - especially school plays;
the opportunity to continue athletic competition although he was
an undersized, average athlete.
Jack's message to the class: " A very sincere thank you
for the memories - past, present and future. And a very big thank
you to the planning committee for bringing us together."
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John McGuinn
John continued his education at the University of Illinois earning
his JD in 1965. He retired from Bechtel Group, Inc. - San Francisco
- in September 2000. His last position was Senior Vice President,
Assistant General Counsel, and Chief Ethics Officer. Highlights
and awards received during his career include: Cornerstone Award,
American Bar Association; former President of American College
of Construction Lawyers; former Chair, ABA Forum on the Construction
Industry' Alumni Spirit Award, Benedictine University; Frank Watson
Memorial Lecture Speaker on Ethics, Humboldt State University.
John and his wife, Karen, reside in Berkeley. John's particular
interest is in 'giving back' to the community through service
in various non-profit organizations.
While at SPC John was involved in activities, however, he writes
that "The statue of limitations has expired but I'm still
not admitting anything!" His favorite memories are impossible
to state in two lines - he likes the list Jerry Angermeier sent
in! He still grieves for Bob Adams, Ed Allen and all of the other
deceased classmates.
His message to the class: "'Message' is too pretentious.
I had a great time at Proco and recall our time together with
great fondness."
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Mike Meier
Mike continued his education at Duke earning a PhD in Nuclear
Physics in 1969. He worked for Los Alamos National Lab in many
capacities. They were: Neutronphysics 1969-1982; Systems programming
1978-1984; Space Radiation Instrumentation Development 1984 -
Present; Nuclear Test Ban Monitoring 1987 - Present. He received
internal lab awards.
He and his wife, Frances, have two children: Maggie and Paul.
They both enjoy tennis, skiing, hiking and music. Mike also enjoys
reading - history, science, nature of humans. He also is keeping
all of those promises about "What I would do around the house
if I only had the time."
Mike, while at SPC, was desperately trying to keep up in physics
and math - he was also active in track and the extracurriculars
near Maple and Route 53. His favorite memories are of his friends,
the dedication of Rose and Fr. Willy, the Cage, Reilly's, Dan's
and 3 Oaks.
Mike's message to the class: "Thanks for being my friends."
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Donald Mulcare
Don continued his education at Notre Dame earning his PhD in Biology
in 1968. He continues his career as a professor of biology at
the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is the director
of the gerontology program and has received various grants and
service awards. He and his wife, Nancy Ann, have four children:
Jennifer Sullivan, Bridget Perch, Daniel, and Patrick. They are
blessed with five grandchildren: Ashlynn Perch, Elizabeth Sullivan,
Ian Perch, Thomas Sullivan and Andrea Sullivan. Don enjoys bicycling,
kayaking, gardening and two-way video classroom.
While at SPC he was a biology major and a member of the track
team. His favorite memory is of the Benedictine approach to educating
the whole person.
Don's message to the class: "Planning to retire in June
of 2003 and find a new career. Best wishes to all members of the
1962 graduating class and all Procopians."
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John Nikolai
Greetings!
I still have the St. Procopius mug purchased as a freshman at
Proco, although I only stayed two years and transferred in the
fall of 1960 to the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana.
Most of the monks and professors are gone now, but I cut a lot
of classes and played lots of pinochle with my fellow classmates.
What really woke me up was the test by the new chemistry instructor
Frigerio from Argonne in the survey course with a top grade of
28. As luck would have it he realized that the material wasn’t
sinking in and graded the quiz on a curve.
I enlisted in the Air Force in 1961 and spent 4 years split evenly
in Texas, Montana and West Pakistan as a refrigeration and air
conditioning mechanic. It became quite clear that I should finish
my education so I took courses wherever I could and finished a
BS in Business at Drake University in 1966. I met Mary Fran at
the Newman Center and we married in 1967 and have three sons.
Tim our oldest son works as an engineer technician for STS Consultants
as well as a construction manager on Canadian National railroad
projects and lives in Aurora, IL. Ken just finished two hitches
in the Army and works for a military contractor in Lakewood, WA.
Patrick is married to Brenda and has a degree in community recreation
from Southern IL U. at Carbondale and works for the Park Department
at the City of Richmond, CA.
Personally, I still consult in bulk commodities marketing docks
on the Great Lakes and inland waterways after spending part of
my career distributing 3 million tons of salt annually from a
mine at Cote Blanch, Louisiana and a mine at Goderich, Ontario.
Prior to that employment I worked my way through a scrap organization
running a non-ferrous warehouse in Davenport, IA and later a scrap
yard and barge terminal in LaCrosse, WI.
Mary Fran and I are currently semi-retired in Elkader, IA active
in the Chamber of Commerce, Elkader Development Corp. Inc. and
St. Joseph’s Parish and offer hospitality and riding instruction
at Goshawk Farm Bed & Breakfast and Equestrian Center www.goshawkfarm.com.
We had an acreage on Wherli Road in Naperville not far from Benedictine
University from 1986 - 1997 and Mary Fran built her equestrian
business and still teaches horseback riding in the western suburbs
and Northwest Indiana each month.
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Nick Passino
Nick continued his education at Arizona State University earning
both his MS in Physics in 1965 and his PhD in Physics in 1968.
He retired in March of 2002 from Teledyne Solutions Inc. but continues
as a part-time employee at Teledyne. Nick was president of Teledyne
Solutions Inc. from 2000 - 2002. He received the Defense Manager
of the year Award in 2001 from the Natural Defense Industrial
Association.
He and his wife, Marylin, have three children: Nich, Uta, and
Matt. No grandchildren yet , but they do have a grand-dog Ronin.
Nick enjoys stained glass, antiques, volunteering, travel, fishing,
and gardening and is currently the vice president of the National
Children's Advocacy Center.
While at SPC, Nick was active in plays and the glee club; member
of the Slough Day; and a member of the "Laddie's Boys"
football team. His favorite memories are of Hell Week 1958; graduation;
and the camaraderie with the class of '62.
Nick's message to the class: "We had a great time in college
together - let's continue that good time with this reunion!"
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Richard Pielin
Dick retired from the City of Chicago, Department of Water as
Director of Finance in January of 1998. He and his wife, Barbara,
have two daughters: Julie Ann, and Jill Marie. They are blessed
with a grandson, Anthony. Dick has been a collection of 'things'
all of his life - stamps, toy soldiers, Disney-related items,
etc. and is still looking!
While at SPC he was on he basketball team 1958 - 1959 and 1959
- 1960. He also played softball and basketball intramurals. His
favorite memories are of getting up for 6:30 a.m. Mass twice a
week (!), working at Dinty's Snack Shop, playing on the basketball
team, but mostly the guys!
Dick's message to the class: "We may have gotten old and
fat, lost our mobility or have problems with our eyesight or hearing
but the one thing we can all still do is appreciate our friends
of 40 years. Well done, Class of '62!"
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David Rausch
David continued his education at Iowa State University earning
a PhD in Chemistry in 1965. He also did post-doctorate work at
the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1966. He is a retired
professor of chemistry at Benedictine University. See career highlights
on his web site
www.ben.edu/faculty/drausch. Doing research at Argonne National
Laboratory is one of his career highlights.
David and his wife, Polly, have six children who all graduated
from Benedictine University: Catherine (Blanton), class of '85;
David, class of '88; John, class of '89; Lorraine, class of '94;
Cheryl, class of '94; and Theresa (Hartkopf), class of '96. They
are the proud grandparents of Anthony, Samantha, Dewey, Dacey,
Dalton, Joshua, Michaela, Amanda, Megan, Christina, Nicholas and
Lucas. David has a special interest in wines, beer and precious
metals investing.
David was active in day-hop intramural teams while at SPC. His
favorite sports were tennis and racquetball. His favorite memories
are of Goodie Knight, all night research with Dr. Norman Frigerio,
Aurora car-pool and garbage dump in day-hop lounge behind the
lockers.
David's message to the class: "It is time to retire and
party, Go White Sox!" Get your St. Procopius Silver Dollars!!!
www.ben.edu/medallions
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Joe Sapyta
Joe continued his education at Notre Dame earning his PhD in Physics
in 1969. He works in Nuclear Engineering and Project Management
for Framatome in Lynchburg.
He and his wife, Susan, have three children: Katy, Betsy, and
Jay. They are blessed with three grandchildren: Karley, Alyson
and Madyson. Joe enjoys golf, swimming, his family and Church.
While at SPC he was in the student senate. He shares his favorite
memories as the whole experience is something to cherish and has
not experienced it in any other school or job he has had. The
faculty, administration and students were truly knit as a family
with the interests of the students as the prime goal.
Joe's message to the class: "Hope everybody is happy and
healthy in mind, body and soul. At least as best we can be 40
years after. May God bless."
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Gernot Schier
Gernie owns his own consumer sales and marketing business - Reiter,
Schier & Associates. His career highlight was starting his
own business and he has received sales achievement awards. Gernie
and his wife, Joanne, have two children: Erin and Eric. He enjoys
golf, tennis, gardening, touring the West, ballroom dancing and
spending time with his children.
While at SPC he participated in many of the musicals and variety
shows as well as played on the tennis team his senior year. His
favorite memory is of interacting with his fellow students and
teachers and putting on those wonderful musicals and variety shows.
Gernie's message to the class: "I am very proud of being
a member of that special "band of brothers" otherwise
known as the Class of '62. Thanks for the memories and may God
bless your lives as we move on into retirement."
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ohn Sockrider
John continued his education at Purdue University earning his
MS in Mathematics in 1969. He then spent four years as Communications/Electronics
Officer in the United States Air Force. The next 24 years he was
a Manager, Engineering and Training, Ameritech. He retired in
November of 2000 after six years as a Computer Analyst, USA Group.
John and his wife, Mary, have two sons: David and Daniel. He
is active in Boy Scouts and Kiwanis.
While at SPC, he was active in chorus and theater productions;
he also worked as a server in the dining room and a dishwasher.
His favorite memories are of choral concerts, walks around the
slough, mixers, Four Lakes, great friendships, FR. William Shonka
and Rose Carney.
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Warrington Parker
Parks continued his education at the University of Michigan earning
his MA in Psychology and his PhD in Organizational Psychology.
He currently owns his own business - W.S. Parker & Associates,
Inc. Previously he was vice president executive and organizational
development for Rockwell International. He provided the strategic
design methodology and led the transformation to businesses ranging
from $1 Billion to $10 Billion.
He and his wife, Brenda, have four children: Warrington S Parker
III, corporate lawyer; Shanga K Parker, college professor; Monique
L Parker, educator; and Kala N Parker, medical doctor. Parks enjoys
golf, running and travel.
While at SPC he participated in football and baseball. He has
served as a Benedictine Board Member and was elected to the Athletic
Hall of Fame.
Parks' message to the class: "We have a responsibility to
give back to society and we are responsible for preparing our
children for the type of society we would like to see. The family
is the most important thing in the world."
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Ray Zelinski
Ray continued his education at Marquette University earning his
BS in Civil Engineering in 1962. He is in his 40th year with the
California DOT. He has spent the last 20 years in Bridge Earthquake
Engineering, which has taken him to Japan and Costa Rica. He also
spent 18 months in Palau, Micronesia building a world-class bridge.
He plans to retire in January 2003.
Ray and his wife, Carol, have three children: Beth, Mike and Kathy.
Kathy is married and has two children: Dylan and Emma. Ray and
Carol enjoy backpacking, hiking, square dancing, round dance and
playing bridge. He plays golf and fishes as well. They have cruised
Alaska and the Panama Canal and gone on safari in Africa.
While at SPC he enjoyed eating burgers at Dintys, drinking beer
at the Cage and barely passing courses. His favorite memories
are of the motivating priests and the wonderful group of classmates
and Coach Riggheimer.
Ray's message to the class: "Remain young, slim, wrinkle-free
and retain your hair. Have a beer for me since I regret I cannot
be there to enjoy the reunion and celebration."
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