CLASSMATE BIOS

In some of the past reunions, we have printed a book containing a bio of most classmates. This is too expensive and is outdated quick, so we are providing this page to create a digital classmates bio book. Please know... this information IS secure and NOT available on the website, but you are able to contact anyone 'via email', who has posted their bio.

So, please take a few minutes to update us with your comments and contact information, especially if you moved or changed your email address. Please add a current picture of yourself – it can be with your spouse, your dog, pet rock, what ever you prefer. Your 'Then' photo will be added later by the site administrator.
Again please remember... no address or contact information is displayed on the website page, it is secure and only available for messages or announcements from the Reunion Committee.
 
Thanks and enjoy catching up on everyone.
The following pages by default are sorted by 'Last Name'. For better results, click on the down arrow to the right of the 'Sort By' and select 'Maiden Name'. It will be easier to find specific classmates.

If you have trouble accessing your previous bio, send a message through the "Contact Us" page and we can assist with your username and password. 

Rodney Stein

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment: Hard to believe it has been 50 years since our graduation. I have been married 36 years and we have 3 children. My wife works downtown in accounts payable for Hennepin County. Our oldest son works as an IT specialist for the state of Minnesota.  Our second oldest son works as a driver and rep for Pepsi and his wife works as a U. of Minnesota student housing rep.  They had their first child and our one grandchild last October.  Our daughter works as a lab scientist for Mayo Clinic in Rochester.





I have been retired for 8 and 1/2 years after working more than 36 years as an auditor for the federal government, while my wife still works for the county.  We have done a lot of traveling the last few years and I have season tickets with friends to U of M sporting events.  I also enjoy being a part time day care provider for our grandson. 
Cell Phone: 6128454984

Michael Stenberg

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired - Graphic Designer
Comment: It is now May 2017... last year in May we came to Ft Myers, Florida to find an area we wanted to move to... we ended up buying a house in a gated 55+ community. I retired in June, Donna retired in September and we moved down permanently in October. We put in a pool and are living our dream. With our son in the Army and our daughter living in New York, we decided we wanted to escape the MN winters and moving near either of them was not an option. We have now gone though our first winter in Florida and absolutely love it here. Now we look forward to the summer. We plan to make a trip back to MN for 5 weeks. We will attend the 50 class reunion and two family reunions as well. And... we will take one more opportunity to pig out at the State Fair.





We look forward to the reunion... 50 years is such a milestone to celebrate. I hope everyone makes a great effort in attending. All the planning does make the reunion great... it's all the people that come that make it the best.





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Like everyone else, I can't believe it's been 40 years. And I can't believe it's time to plan another reunion. I only wish we could find everyone's current information and invite them. It would really be something to have everyone show up.





We still live in Maple Grove and as the registrations come in, I surprised how many classmates live close by and wonder why we don't run into each other.





Family update: Our daughter lives in South Hampton, NY with her husband and two of our grandchildren... with a third on the way. Our son, at the age of 36 joined the Army. We just got back from his Ranger school graduation in Ft Benning, GA. He and his wife Sharalyn, along with our other 4 grandschildren will be moving from Minneapolis to Ft Lewis Washington. Sadly now, no quick or easy visits to see everyone. See pictures in the photo section, under 'Current Album'.





I would like to encourage everyone to upload pictures to he website! We have plenty of room and it makes it fun for classmates to visit the site often. Be sure to put your name and title for the picture.





Please pass the word on about the website and the reunion. The site will be online long after the reunion, so please keep checking and updating your information.
Cell Phone: 612-597-2900

Charles Stewart

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 5
Occupation: Clergyperson
Comment: I have been married for over 40 years now to Nancy Mork (class of '68) and we have been living in rural Hector, MN for over 30 years, where I have been serving as the pastor of Swedlanda Lutheran Church, a 143-year-old congregation. Our 5 children have all graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Jessica, our oldest, is a nurse at Fairview Southdale; she and husband, Tom, have two boys, Joe and Ben. Teresa works for TSA and has been assigned to many different cities, most recently Juneau, AK; her home is in San Diego. Phill is a Physician's Assistant at Midwest Brain & Spine Institute, Stillwater. Jeff manages a Finish Line store in Cincinnati; he and his wife, Kristen, have a daughter, Charley. Christopher is a teacher at North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake and is married to Andrea. Nancy and I have been blessed with a great life and family. I completed a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Mission and Leadership in 2013 and served as the Secretary of the Southwestern Minnesota of the ELCA until last year. I have been in ministry for over 38 years and have no plans to retire anytime soon. Nancy and I have traveled to Ireland together and I've enjoyed traveling to Israel, Germany, and South Africa.
Cell Phone: 6127706201

Diane Barkley (Stockman)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Comment: Blaine and I have lived in Annandale, MN since we married in 1969. We have four children and five grandchildren. We are enjoying the third trimester of our lives. It doesn't seem possible that it has been 50 years!

Colleen Nolan (Strombeck )

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: FL Dept of Children and Families
Comment: I will be attending the reunion with my husband, Jim.  I hope to see many of you there.  I don't think I will be getting to Minnesota in time for the Surf Belles at Central. 
Somehow 40 years seems to have gone by very quickly.  My life has been great with my husband, Jim, of almost 37 years, 3 terrific, loving children and now 3 grandchildren!  We have lived many places around the country and have found good friends eveywhere.  God has truly blessed my life.

lynda Summerville (Strong)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Retired
Comment: My husband and I enjoy visiting our 4 sons and 2 grandchildren, our home on Elk Lake in Michigan, and tending to our home in Minnetonka.  While my husband continues to work, I follow my very active mother's social schedule on a part-time basis!

Carol Flom (Swanson)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Full Time Retirement
Comment:

Can't believe we have been out of school for 40 years!  Recently retired after 35 years with Pillsbury/General Mills (I was only going to work for a couple of years!) and am now thoroughly enjoying this new career.  Have a 22 year old daughter who currently lives in St. Louis, Mo.  Married Ron Flom (a '67 classmate) in 2003.

Ken Swanson

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Cell Phone: 612-327-3085

Rick Swedlund

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: paramedic
Comment: Still live in the Park. Been married to Cindy for 36 yrs. (class of 70, sister of classmate Linda Richards). 2 kids  Christy 34 John 30. 3 grandsons 8 6 and the new one 4 months.  Been a paramedic for 34 yrs, and with the same company for 30. Like to fish hunt and be "crazy" on my 4-wheeler. My only changes in 40 yrs is I gain 20 lbs and grew my hair long. Oh ya can't forget the glasses and hearing aids. Only traveling I've done is to Viet Nam and Germany. (army) See ya at the reunion.

David Therkelsen

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Executive Director, Crisis Connection
Comment: 40th Reunions bring out the "R" word - for retired.  A year ago I retired from a 28-year career with American Red Cross; for six of those years I was CEO of two field units.   I quickly came out of retirement, though, to become executive director of a mental health counseling agency, Crisis Connection.  I also teach part time at the University of Minnesota.
My wife, Linda, and I pass our 38th anniversary two days before the reunion.  We began dating when I was editor of the Echo; she the editor of the school newspaper in another 'burb.  We have three grown children, and one five-year-old grandson.
This past fall we began the condo phase of life, and live right on the Twin Cities' great light rail line.  It's a great lifestyle and we recommend it to you and the other 70 million boomers.