Cathy Aiello – is a banquet manager in Santa Barbara, California (and as of this writing, has traveled the farthest to be at our reunion!).   Cathy’s parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and family members met in Las Vegas to help them celebrate.  In her line of work, Cathy often meets many famous celebrities, but can not give any details due to a clause in her contract.    She spends what little spare time she has in-line skating, biking and spending a lot of time at the beach.
 
 
Anita Biscardi Anderson  - is married to Bill Anderson and the mother/step-mother of 5 – all girls (Nicole, Kristina, Laura, Robyn and Bonnie)!   She is also the grandmother of 3 – all boys (James, Joey and Max).    She is a local Dental Hygienist who is also an amateur photographer, and sings in her church’s Contemporary Christian band.   She is looking forward to retiring and living in a lake house and learning to fish.  
 
Greg Belsky – is a Kenosha Fire Fighter.   Greg is married to Laura Belsky and the father of Andy and Erik.
 
Christine Hyde Brothen – is married to Randy Brothen and the mother of 2 – Anthony and Katherine.  Christine is an Auditor for Abbott Labs and includes cake decorating as her hobby.  She would like to travel when she retires and be with her grandchildren (that she is still waiting for).
 
Kevin Brothers – has the “dream job” and is a Teacher (with summers off)!   Kevin is married to Laurie Houghton and the father of 2 (Lindsey and Matthew).  He enjoys cooking, fishing, building fishing rods, collecting fishing reels etc.  Upon retirement, Kevin would like to Fish, Fish, Fish.   (Something tells me he enjoys fishing!)
 
Jeff Carswell – couldn’t be with us at the 30th reunion but sent his wishes that we all have a great time!   Jeff is married to Laura Carswell and they currently live in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  He hopes to make it to our 40th.  .45th. . 50th. . reunions!
 
Sue Cashmore – currently resides in Waterford, Wisconsin.
 
John Chase – is a Teacher, but his dream job would be a lifeguard at a Florida water park.   John is married to Sandi Bizub and the father of 2 (Sarah and Robert).  His hobby is coaching and he took the Tremper’s girls gymnastic team to State! (the only Tremper gymnastics coach to do so before they combined).    John lists his special talent as cleaning, landscaping and getting hurt a lot!

Laurel Smith Cook – is married to Paul Cook and is a Registered Nurse.  However, Laurel would like to be a Professional Tourist.   Her special talent is pissing off her husband better than anyone he has ever met.   Laurel would like to do NOTHING when she retires.
 
Sandra Day – currently lives in Saluda, South Carolina, and couldn’t attend the reunion this year.   She works at Front Desk of a local hotel and would like to be able to spend more time with family/relatives when she retires.  Sandra enjoys collecting anything with a dog, and loves baking and sharing with others.

Jim DeBoer  - currently lives in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and is an Operations Manager for National Freight Trucking Company.  Jim couldn’t make it to the reunion this year.  He had a bad motorcycle crash last year when a herd of deer ran out in front of him.  Jim missed the deer, but tore himself up, as well as having very costly damages to his bike.  But, Jim’s motto is to “live to ride, and ride to live” – and that he can rest when he dies.
 
Sara Walker Dhein – is married to Patrick Dhein and they currently live in an east side  Milwaukee condo along with their 3 Airedale terriers.   Sara is a Portfolio Manager/Economist and enjoys dog walking, happiness and giving speeches.  She would like to travel and volunteer at botanical gardens when she retires.
 
Suzanne Knuuti Dickrell – currently lives in Neenah, Wisconsin, and is married to Lawrence Dickrell.  Suzanne is the mother of 3 (Natasha, Cassandra and Nathanial).  Suzanne is employed by Kohl’s Department Store.   She enjoys making people laugh, gardening, decorating, nurturing and caring.    She too, upon retirement, would like to travel with friends and family.
 
Julie Hammond Drummond – is now living in Bennett, Colorado, and couldn’t attend the reunion.  Julie is married to Clay Drummond and the mother of twins (Allison and Sharon).  Julie has held the same job for 24 years (and counting) as an Employee Benefits Consultant.   She would like to do volunteer work when she retires.
 
Bob Ewens – is married to Kerry Seaton and they reside in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, along with their daughter, Abigayle.  Bob is a Sales Manager for restaurant equipment, and enjoys golfing, working around the house/yard and fishing.  He would like to golf and fish more upon retirement along with travel.
 
David and Kim Akin Frost – fellow 1977 classmates, are the parents of 2 (Kyle and Scott).  Kim is a Kindergarten Teacher and Dave is a Construction Manager.    They both enjoy woodworking, carving and welding.  Kim and Dave would like to enjoy activities and hobbies with each other and travel after they retire.
 
Gloria Gallo – is currently residing in Plymouth, Minnesota.  Gloria is married to Reed Watson and they will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next year!   She is the mother of 3 (Joe, Jackie & Tony), and is a Clinical Psychologist.  Gloria’s special talent is that she can make a mean batch of fiddle faddle!
 
Dennis Gilewski – resides in Cumming, Georgia, and couldn’t make it to the reunion this year.  Dennis is married to Robyn Elsner and is a Sales Manager (even though his dream job is to be a rock star).   Dennis enjoys golfing, boating and playing music (he plays the guitar by ear!)
 
Tom and Barb Vieth Girman – fellow 1977 classmates are currently residing in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  They are the parents of 3 (Lindsey, Abbey and Emily).  They would like to garden and travel while retired.

Carolyn Lepp Hartnell – is now living in Clayton, California, along with her husband Rick Hartnell.  She is the mother of 2 (Danny and Jason).  Carolyn is a Textbook Coordinator for a local High School (but dreams of being a lottery winner - $50 million minimum).  Carolyn crafts sets of wine charm ID’s – so you know whose wine is whose (great idea!).   She is looking forward to retirement and traveling around the world.
 
Sherry Hawkins – is Co-Chair for this year’s 30th reunion.  Sherry is a Real Estate Office Manager and enjoys gardening.  Sherry also takes pride in animal rescue.  She would like to relax and travel when she retires – but for right now her dream job would be to work at home and set her own hours so she doesn’t miss all the wonderful things in life!
 
Steve and Kathy Maksen Hoppenjan – another fellow 1977 classmate couple.  They are the parents/step-parents to 3 (Ryan, Dustin and Zach).   Steve is a District Sales Manager (but would really like to be a Pro Bass Fisherman).   Steve enjoys riding his Harley and playing softball.
 
Colana Cascio Hutchinson – is married to Kelly Hutchinson and the mother of 4 daughters (Patrice, Carolyn, Kathleen and Mary Kelly).  Colana is living back in Kenosha now, after living thirteen years in Alaska!    She is the webmaster for the Tremper Alumni website, and enjoys hearing wonderful stories about how people have re-connected!   Colana would like to travel the country with her husband in a motor home once she retires.
 
Mark Hylinski – is married to Nanette Ebner and the father of 3 (Jamison, Matthew and Markie).  Mark is a Business Assistant and is looking forward to traveling when he retires.
 
Wanda Matejka Jackson – is attending the reunion coming all the way from her home in Sarasota, Florida.   Wanda is married to Terry Jackson and the mother of 3 (Tana, Trista and Trevor).  She owns and operates Innovative Signs.  Wanda enjoys traveling, watching sports, movies, reading, swimming and boating.  She lists her great kids, family, business and friends as her biggest achievements.
 
Russell (Beau) Jensen – is a HVAC Installer and married to Lynn Pellegrino.  Beau is the father of 2 (Phillip and Jessica).  He enjoys running, golfing and basketball.  Beau is looking forward to retirement to relax and play more golf.
 
Kayleen Kauffman – now living in Waukesha, Wisconsin – and unable to attend this years reunion.  Kayleen is a Registered Nurse and enjoys bicycling and kayaking.
 
Karen Haney Knightsbridge – is married to John Knightsbridge and lives in Fishers, Indiana.  Karen is a Nurse Paralegal and loves to travel.  She has been to all 50 states as well as 50 foreign countries!   Karen has even had the privilege to meet Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.  She also enjoys autograph collecting and plans to continue her world travels and help others after her retirement.

Ruth Brown Kofer – still considers herself a “newlywed” after marrying her best friend and soul mate, Gary Kofler, just one year ago in August of 2006.  Ruth has 2 sons (Joshua & Timothy), and 5 grandchildren (Jared, Sydney, Hailey, Christian & Collin).  She is employed as a Senior Executive Assistant at Cardinal Health in Waukegan, Illinois.   Ruth and Gary enjoy riding their Harley, NASCAR and spending time with the grandkids.  They plan to be “snow-birds” when they retire (which hopefully will be sooner rather than later).
 
Tammy Shuemate Konitzer – is a High School English Teacher.  She is married to Gerald Konitzer and the mother of 3 (Abigail, Courtney and Hayley).  Tammy plans to travel and write when she retires.
 
Donald Leiting – is an Electrician and is married to Laura Carstensen.  He is the father/step-father of 5 (Heather, Janelle, Steven, Brandon and Kenny). 
 
Pam Bufton Leonard – should have just returned from Cancun in time for the reunion.  Pam is the mother of 3 (Amber, Nicole and Jamie).  She is a Substitute Teacher and an Assistant Pricing Coordinator, who has been fortunate enough to continue her education and receive three business degrees.  Pam enjoys cooking and plans to spend more time with her family, as well as travel, once she retires.
 
Fernando “Dito” Llanas – a Gulf War Veteran, is a very busy man since returning from Iraq  (so much so that he didn’t have time to complete the survey!).
 
Lori Wood Lohner – a “newlywed” as well as a Bookkeeper.  She and her new husband, Cesar Lohner, went to Riviera Maya in May for their honeymoon!    Lori is the mother of six (Darrell, Amber, Karl-deceased, Krystal, Sarah and Emily.  She is also a grandmother to Carlito!
 
Steve Lorenz – is married to Vicki Hawkins and the father to Brice.  Steve is a Concrete Foreman who enjoys weight lifting and hobby cars. 
 
Eddie Lowrance – now lives in South Lyon, Michigan, along with his wife, Jenny Klein.  He is father to 3 (Joshua, Emerson and Cathy).  Eddie is a Quality Control Manager for Chrysler.  He enjoys motorcycle tips on his Harley and golfing. 
 
Brian McDonald – is living in Green Bay, Wisconsin, along with his wife, Mary Beth Matzke.   Brian works in Health Care Management and is the father of 3 (Maggie, Catie, Grace).  He enjoys jogging and genealogy and is extremely proud of his 3 great daughters!  Brian would still like to work part-time after retirement, as well as travel, golf and jog.
 
Roger and Tammy Herzog McNab – yet another fellow 1977 classmate couple, who are now living in Mequon, Wisconsin.   Roger and Tammy were not able to make the reunion this year.   Roger is Self Employed and Tammy is an IT Manager.  They are parents of 3 (Adam, Kathryn and Elizabeth).

Sandy Bougneit Messer – now lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, along with her husband, Dale Messer.  Sandy is the mother of 3 (Kristy, Eric and Tyler).  Recently Sandy quit her job to be a stay at home mother to her youngest child.  She has put her two oldest children through college – something Sandy didn’t have the opportunity to do herself.  Prior to that, Sandy was a Mortgage Process/or Underwriter and could make just about any loan work---and make people happy about it!
 
Jane Meyers – Co-Chair of this years reunion is an Occupational Therapist, but dreams of being a professional actress.  Naturally, she enjoys the theatre and would like to write scripts and travel when retired.
 
Mary Beth Mogensen – is a Flight Attendant.  She is also mother to five year old son, Parker.
 
Karen Folzenloben Mullins – currently living in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the mother of 2 (Bryan and Christopher).  Karen is a Customer Service Representative and enjoys gardening, bowling and camping.  When she retires, Karen plans to move West!
 
Gayle Jonas Ness – now lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and is unable to attend the reunion.  She is married to David Ness and the mother of 3.  Gayle is a part time Ministry Assistant (to the Pastor), and is not sure that she wants to retire!
 
Mary Lettrich Poletti – is a Lawyer/Teacher.  Her dream job would be to be the sole lawyer for all Trump divorces!   Mary is married to Phil Poletti and the mother of 2 (Michael and Laura).  Mary just moved back to Kenosha from Virginia and enjoys golf, cooking and going to outdoor pops concerts.  Once Mary retires, she would like to become a motivational speaker and/or live in a van down by the river.    
 
Sara Wood Rattan – is now living in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and is married to Mark Rattan.  She is a Domestic Goddess/Writer and the mother of 2 (Seth and Quinn).  Sara’s hobby is waving and blowing kisses to bad/aggressive drivers!   Her dream job would be to open an independent bookstore/writing studio.  However, she would close that store and travel once she retires.
 
Keni Lynn Becker Rosko – is married to Thomas Rosko and the mother of 2 (Alexandra and Nicholas).  Keni Lynn enjoys golfing and gardening.  Her occupation is Ledger-DOC and now has 23 years in one job.   Keni Lynn would like to continue gardening and golfing, but add some travel once she retires.
 
 
Nancy Schindler – is a Travel Agent currently residing in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.   Once she retires, Nancy plans to sail around the Caribbean!
 
Kim Becker Sellers – is a School Secretary and has been married to Robert Sellers for 28 years.  Kim is the mother of 2 (Melissa and Aaron) and the grandmother of 2 (Jullian and Ariyanna).   Kim enjoys entertaining her family and friends. 

Kathie Thomas Simpson – is married to Scot Rogers and now living in Centennial, Colorado.  Kathie is the mother of 3 (Kelly, Tracy and Karie) and the grandmother to one year old Troy.
She is a Technical Software Support person.
 
Guy Singer – is the owner of a Dance Studio.
 
Dennis Skrypchak – is married to Amy Lindl and the father of 2 (Laura and Julie).  Dennis is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor but states that he wouldn’t mind going back to bagging groceries at Piggly Wiggly.  Dennis enjoys fishing and golfing and plans to do the same (as well as travel) when he retires.
 
Claudia Smith Sockness – is a Registered Nurse and the mother to Brian.  When Claudia retires, she plans to motorcycle across the United States.
 
Carrie Stenholt – is married to Ken Kopesky and the mother of 2 (Chad and Cole).  She is a LUTCF for Trottier Insurance Group.  Carrie enjoys to shop, travel and drink (and would like to continue the same when retired).   Her special talent is dancing – Zumba – Belly Dancing – Tap Dancing (with teacher Guy Singer!)
 
John and Pam Callahan Tithof – fellow 1977 classmates, are the parents/step-parents to Jason and Matthew.  John is President of Tithof Tile and Marble and Pam is an Administrative Assistant.  They enjoy softball, volleyball, water skiing, snowmobiling, snow boarding.  John enjoys teaching kids to ski.  When they retire, John and Pam want to travel and play!
 
David Tomlin – now resides in Frederick, Maryland.  David is married to Danielle Tomlin, and the father of 3 (Rainna, Liselle and Heidi).  David is a Pilot and would like to play golf when retired.
 
Nancy Metallo Vagnoni – is married to Joe Vagnoni.  She is the mother of one son, Danny.  Nancy is also the grandmother of 3 (Louis, Jasmine and Gavin) with another one “one the way” and due in November!   She is the owner/operator of Nana’s Child Care Center.   Nancy is also an accomplished poet and song writer (who even had her lyrics recorded!)   She also loves to paint.
 
Sandra Shore Wade – a Senior Project Manager, and is married to Daniel Wade.  Sandra is the mother of 3 (Abigail, Jacqueline and Stephanie).  She is also the grandmother of 2 (Charley Ann and Kayle).  Sandra enjoys quilting, singing and is a member of Lioness of Greater Kenosha.
 
Becky Kelly Whitefoot – is an Elementary School Music Teacher, and is married to John Whitefoot.  Becky is the mother of 3 (Wendy, Dan and Mallory).  She also enjoys singing, bike riding and dance lessons.  Becky claims to have “super nose”!   She can identify any smell, anytime, anywhere!   When Becky retires, she plans to keep singing and to have grandkids to hang with!

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