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 This is too expensive and is outdated quick, so we are providing this page to create a digital classmates bio book.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. 

Eugene Gagner

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Printer
Comment: High School days so many years ago. I remember that being 40 was really old at that time.  Now I my ready to go to our 40th Class Reunion and I don't feel that I am really that old at all.  See you all at the reunion.
Cell Phone: 0000000000

Howard Gale

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Comment: I moved from Minnesota to the Washington DC area in 1992, remarrying in 1995. I supervised an Infectious Diseases laboratory at the local VA Medical Center, retiring in 2015. My "now" picture was taken in July 2016 about 2 weeks after I went into cardiac arrest, was resuscitated, and had a quintuple bypass the following day. No great insights into the hereafter - still an atheist. I'm back doing everything I was doing pre-arrest including bike riding and pickleball. Looking forward to the 50th reunion. 





 
Cell Phone: 7037258174

Keith Gershkow

Then Then
Marital status: Single
Children: 2
Occupation: OWNER/ LIGHTING DISTRIBUTIN CO.
Comment: MOVED BACK TO MPLS FROM FLORIDA IN 1989, NOT BECAUSE I MISSED THE WINTERS.
I LEFT THE RECORD BUSINESS IN 1992 TO TAKE OVER THE FAMILY LIGHTING BUSINESS, AND NOW WAITING FOR SOME BOZO TO BUY ME OUT. HAVE A DAUGHTER WHO GOES TO UNIV. OF FLORIDA AND A SON WHO GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR.
HOBBIES- GOLF, PLAYING POKER, AND WATCHING RABBITS EAT MY HASTAS.
QUESTION-  DID BARB GROSSMAN EVER MARRY ELLIOTT RUBEN? (JUST CURIOUS)
QUESTION-  WHY DID CAROL ROSE DUMP ME IN 8TH GRADE?
QUESTION- WHO WAS THE COMPUTER NERD WHO DESIGNED THIS WEB SITE- GREAT JOB.
SEE YA AT THE PARTY......
Cell Phone: 612-618-6810

Diane Mintz (Gershone)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Newly retired
Comment:

Have a great time at the reunion. Sorry I will not be there. I'm enjoying retirement after 32 years of work at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. I've been travelling quite a bit and spending time with family at our lakehome. I'm also managing to play a fair amount of golf this summer. I look forward to new opportunities and adventures in retirement.   

Cell Phone: 612-281-0329

Craig Giffis

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: business owner / investor
Comment:  
Cell Phone: 602-989-5060

Jim Gluesing

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: attorney editor
Comment: I live in Burnsville with my wife of 31 years, Anne Wetterland (class of '70).  Anne was disabled by a stroke four years ago, which has  presented challenges, but we're doing OK.

I'm in my 29th year as an attorney editor with Thomson West after practicing law for a few years in Preston, MN.  I play softball and volleyball, and enjoy riding my two Harleys.   Notice I'm wearing orange and black in the picture!
 
Our son Jordan just turned 30, is engaged, and works as a project manager at Corporate Target.  Dana, 27, is a dental hygienist in Prior Lake.  Cara, 25, teaches second grade in the Prior Lake/Savage school district.

I've enjoyed reading the entries of my classmates, and hope the rest of you will also contribute!
Cell Phone: 612-269-2833

Charles Goble

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: retired
Cell Phone: 817-793-4315

Stephen Gold

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: self employed
Comment: Happily married for 33 years.Have lived in Edina for the past 27 years so I guess that makes me a cake eater. I have a son in Law School and a daughter in Medical school and another son getting married this fall. I have been in the bar and restaurant business for 37 years.  I last attended our 10 year reunion.

Freda Kramer Confeld (Goldberg)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: attempt to do books for Kent's practice
Comment: 5 years has passed since the last reunion which changed my life...I was on a mission to finally tell a classmate I had a crush on him from high school...but another stole my time with conversation and the rest is history... Kent Confeld and I married in October of 2004... I find myself feeling special all over again!...we have traveled from the South Pacific to Europe and still give time to volunteer and raise money for worthy organizations...and does that old heart throb know?... not sure!
Cell Phone: 612-636-1955

Bruce Goltzman

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: application developer
Comment: It is incredible that 40 years could have gone by in a blink of an eye. I do have two questions:
 Does anyone know what our mascot was?
 Do we still have SAND?? 
Cell Phone: 612-816-7220