Our 2017 class reunion is fast approaching so I logged on to review pictures and messages from fellow class mates. It was great to read so many positive reports but I feel the pain of those who reported some suffering. Many classmates are deceased and I’m grateful for being alive and relatively healthy. Some served in military service and are alive today but many died at a very young age. Some that died were close friends. I feel fortunate to carry with me good memories of so many wonderful people!

The picture is of my wife (Nancy) and me taken at George H. Crosby Manitou State Park. We still love outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and biking. Since I recently retired from full time work we will have more freedom to engage in these activities as we travel to other parts of the country. We still reside in Robbinsdale but will winter in the Tucson area as volunteers at the SIL Center (Wycliffe Bible Translators) which supports written language development and translation work in Mexico.

My career was in manufacturing having worked 42 years with one company. I also did contract manufacturing on the side. My focus now is on business finance which I will do part time where ever we find ourselves. I’m also helping to develop a business that provides disaster preparation education along with related products and services.

I have fond memories of my school years from my first day in kindergarten all the way through high school graduation. My experiences with fellow class mates are what made those years so special. You all have been a blessing to me in one way or another. Thank you!