GUSTIES

50| Roger Hanson, Cedar Falls, IA, faculty emeritus of the University of Northern Iowa, still enjoys good health, lives on his own, and walks about a mile every day. He has good memories of touring and singing with the Gustavus male chorus.

51| Donald Wulf, Sacramento, CA, has written a booklet entitled Once Upon a Time… It is about courtship, wedding, and marriage. Don and his wife, Barbara (Lunstead ’50), have been married over 70 years.

58| Vahan Y. Assadourian Eugene, OR, has , published a book entitled Conch MIA, about a Vietnam veteran who is captured and imprisoned near the end of the war. It can be found on Amazon. He is in the publishing stage of his second and third books.

Susan Elam O’Connor, Pemberton Ridge, NB, is growing her own food and studying jazz piano in an online course.

60| Fred Hanson, Saint Peter, continues to help his son farm Oak View Farm, a 450-acre farm with about 4500 hogs. He is active in church and in the Farm Bureau organization.

68| Doug Scheunemann, St. Anthony, has retired from his work as a senior vice president for US Bank and has been working on a fishing boat in Alaska the past three years. 69| Judith Jagusch Johnson, Stillwater, a retired professor from the design department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, continues her painting and illustrations and was recently featured at an art exhibit titled, Judith Johnson: Minnesota Artist held in Stillwater.

72| Alan Anderson, Northfield, retired from executive service with the Boy Scouts in 2012 and has since been volunteering with his Rotary Club’s Climate Action Team and with Citizens Climate Lobby.

Debbie Stewart Anderson, Northfield, retired as a medical technologist for Allina Health Systems in 2014 and is enjoying grandkids and taking karate classes.

74| Betsy Crews Carnahan, Edina, is a retired critical care nurse at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

Gladys Harris, Memphis, TN, continues her position as a personal care outcomes/nurse manager for Methodist Hospital.

76| Bryan Klingberg, Blaine, retired after 37 years as a middle-level U.S. and international school educator. Most recently, he taught at Concordia International School, Shanghai.

80| Mike Eddy, Hudson, WI, received the 2021 Post-Secondary Educator of the Year award from the Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Education Administrators (MACTA). Mike has been teaching filmmaking and video production at Century College since 2007.

Marilee Johnson Hedberg, La Crescent, is director-partner solutions for Scholarship America.

Ann Newgard-Larson, Detroit Lakes, is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church and has been substitute teaching in the Detroit Lakes School system.

81| Darcy Winter, Minneapolis, is president/ owner of D.E. Winter & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services.

82| Mike Fuhs, Eden Prairie, is controller for Symphony Senior Home Care.

83| Catherine Tucker, Gainesville, FL, spends his winters in North Carolina volunteering at the senior center and summers in Michigan where he works at a museum as a greeter guide.

87| Bob R. Adams, Mound, is partner-interim/ outsourced CFO with Growth Operators.

John Streufert, Lake City, IA, is the head voicer for Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, in Lake City. A voicer regulates the tone of organ pipes.

88| Laurel Jorgensen Jordan, Doha, Qatar, is head teacher for physical and health education at Qatar Academy, an international school.

Amy Noer, Greensboro, NC, is a registered nurse with a masters in nursing from the University of Washington, Seattle. 91| Bjorn Ingvoldstad, Sandwich, MA, is a professor of communication studies at Bridgewater State University.

Andrea Martin, Portland, OR, is a physical therapist at Adventist Health, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland.

92| Jill Bisbee, Galesburg, IL, was named the recruitment, retention and student success officer as part of her role as a field placement specialist for counselor education and college student personnel at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.

94| Jason Tatge, Bucyrus, KS, is the senior vice president of AGI SureTrack for Ag Growth International.

96| John Bower, Farmington, is the chief operating officer at Precision Gasket Company (PGC) and was named an Emerging Leader in Manufacturing honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2021 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards.

Dan Seaberg, Annandale, is co-owner of Spilled Grain Brewhouse in Annandale.

97|Sarah Peterson Martin, Minneapolis, is a senior client partner for Fair, Isaac and Company.

98| Karl G. Sundquist, Virginia, is an attorney and partner with the law firm of Colosimo, Patchin & Kearney. 99| Heather Boyd Marx, Blaine, has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2021 inaugural list of Midwest Trailblazers. The Trailblazers represent agents of change who have moved the needle at their respective firms, making significant marks on practice, policy, and technological advancements in their areas of legal practice.

Stephanie Waldman Myers, Baltimore, MD, is the acting director of decision support and strategic information in the Office of Disability Policy at the Social Security Administration.

Kimberly Olson Wimmer, Littlefork, was promoted to executive vice president/general counsel for TruStar Federal Credit Union in International Falls.

00| Rachael Albertson McKinney, Sacramento, CA, is the CEO for Sutter Davis Hospital in Davis, CA, and was recently named a 2021 Woman Who Means Business honoree by Sacramento Business Journal.

01| Molly Grisham Altorfer, Cedar Rapids, IA, is head women’s golf coach at Mount Mercy University.

Kim Johnson Lo, Fountain Inn, SC, is a global mobility expatriate administrator at Lockheed Martin Corporation in Greenville.

02| Curtis Baldus, Conway, SC, has been named special teams coordinator for the Red Wolves at Arkansas State University.

Katie Beck Foss, Murfreesboro, TN, has published a book called

Constructing the Outbreak, Epidemics in Media and Collective Memory. She is also a professor of communications at Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro.

Colin Mullen, Duluth, is co-founder and owner, along with his wife, Laura, of Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Jessica Risco, Los Angeles, CA, a former English as a second language teacher, is now an actress and filmmaker.

Alec Sonsteby, Woodbury, is a professor and department chair, library and information, at Metropolitan State University.

03| Jack Evans, St. Paul, is the senior corporate counsel at Midcontinent Independent System Operators in Eagan.

04| Ian W. Keesey, Lincoln, NE, is an assistant professor of biological science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

05| Emily Ayers-Johnson, Coon Rapids, is a home healthcare registered nurse with Accurate Home Care in Otsego.

06| Brianna Sander Borka, Duluth, is a substitute teacher at Duluth Edison Charter Schools and has established a Free Little Art Gallery in Duluth, allowing her community to both temporarily display their art and find pieces to take home with them.

Brian Goldner, Cromwell, is the vice president of exploration for Talo’s Tamarack Nickel Project. 07| Violeta Hernandez Espinosa, Burnsville, is the coordinator of equity and inclusion for Independent School District 196.

Tim Koerner, St. Paul, released his children’s book, What Does A Screen Mean? via St. Paul publisher, Beaver’s Pond Press. Tim also works as a caseload director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities.

08| Ali Chorley, Lakeville, is a faculty member in the addiction studies program at Metropolitan State University, teaching the prevention of community substance use problems.

Katherine Thompson

Hendrickson, Owatonna, is a case manager with Rice County Social Services.

Kyle Nelson, St. Paul, is a quality engineer for Stryker Medical.

09| Jessica Wood, Clear Lake, IA, has restored a corner drug store in Clear Lake and renamed it Charlie’s Soda Fountain. It has a retro feel and menu. She is also leasing the rest of the building for office space.

10| Marie Burr Jordan, New Hope, completed her MBA from Saint Mary’s University in May 2021.

11| Kimberly Braun, Minneapolis, is a visiting assistant professor at Gustavus Adolphus College in the theatre department. 12| Elizabeth Coco, Minneapolis, is a project management consultant at Northside Funders Group, Minneapolis and is founder and principal consultant at E. Coco Consulting.

13| Laura Goebel, Shoreview, completed her doctorate of nursing practice in May and is working at M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic in Minneapolis.

Jeannie Webber Ribbel, Onalaska, WI, is a nurse practitioner in maternal fetal medicine at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. 14| Alex Brodjeski, Savage, after completing his master’s in health and human physiology at the University of Iowa, is now the strength and conditioning coach at Carleton College.

Tory Clark, Columbia Heights, is executive director of Northcountry Cooperative Foundation.

Patrick Dolan, Fort Collins, CO, is the video coach for the Texas Stars.

Collin Munoz, Jackson, is a special education teacher for Riverside Elementary School at Jackson County Central School District. 15| Zachary Dilger, St. Louis Park, is the engagement leader for Thrivent’s Northland region.

Nathan Friedley, Arden Hills, graduated from St. Catherine University with a master of science in nursing in March and is a nurse for M Health Fairview East Bank.

Sara Kullberg Pearson, Minneapolis, graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and will start dermatology residency at the University of Minnesota.

Ryan Schultz, Chicago, IL, is a senior actuarial consultant for Ernst & Young.

Ben Thrash, Temple, TX, is a company commander in the U.S. Army.

Culture Quest with Ian Grant ’91, new on PBS

Grant has spent 30 years at the intersection of art and culture since studying art history, history, and peace studies at Gustavus. This fall, his new program, Culture Quest, premiered on PBS. It takes him to Western Mongolia, Ghana, Japan, Puerto Rico, East Timor, and Northern Australia. “A big part of what I’m going after here is showing people that culture is made of real people living real lives,” Grant says. As he traveled the world, Grant uploaded videos, photographs, and written reflections for Gustavus political science and art history classes. He also set up Zoom interviews so students could interact directly with artists and cultural leaders on location, and he returned to campus to discuss his travels with Gustie students.

Karmen Yoder, Somerville, MA, is an internal audit analyst for United Health Group.

16| Megan Kauffmann, Saint Peter, is a social worker in the emergency room at Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato.

Jace Riggin, Minneapolis, is the assistant director of admissions at Macalester College.

17| William Seeberg, Northfield, is a physical therapist for Tucson Orthopedic Institute.

Lindsey Taylor, Madison, WI, is a conservation programs coordinator for Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.

18| Jennifer Williams, Plymouth, received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Bethel University in May 2021.

19| Camryn Heckel, Minneapolis, is a behavioral health personal advocate for CIGNA.

Minh Ngoc Le, Hanoi, Vietnam, is a support business analyst for Confluence in Ho Chi Minh City.

Carly Onraet, Bloomington, is a maintenance contract associate for ConvergeOne.

Anastasia Rutz, Minneapolis, is a fulfillment operations lead for Target.

21| Chase Androff, Richfield, is attending graduate school for physical therapy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Ashley Beckman, Owatonna, is an accounting advisory associate for Boulay.

Elsa Beise, Edina, is a sales administrator for Summit 360.

Tommy Bigaouette, North Mankato, is employed by State Farm Insurance.

Amelia Bjorklund, Bloomington, is the listing manager-investments for NAI Legacy.

Josie Blake, Waukegan, IL, is a college coach for College Possible.

Maheemah Bokhoree, Midlands, Mauritius, is attending a graduate program for chemical physics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Gunnar Bosking, Cedar Rapids, IA, is a management representative for SAP Concur.

Gabby Bowlin, Winona, is a sales development representative for Fastenal Company.

Halley Brocker, Ankeny, IA, is attending graduate school for social work at the University of Iowa.

Marshall Browne, Littleton, CO, is attending a graduate program for veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri.

John Campisi, Thornton, CO, is enlisted in the United States Navy.

Hailey Concepcion, Stillwater, is attending graduate school for food anthropology at University of London.

Nicole Cundiff, Blaine, is attending graduate school for Victorian studies at Saint Andrew’s University, Scotland.

Mallory Denzer, Coon Rapids, is attending graduate school for counseling and psychological services at Saint Mary’s University.

Sam Deyak, Iowa City, IA, is an armor officer with the United States Army.

Vanessa Dimick, Northfield, is an ICU nurse for Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Rochester.

Alec Donald, Billings, MT, is a counselor for Christikon.

Evie Doran, Rosemount, is in law school at the University of Minnesota.

Nicole Feldhake, Rosemount, is a tax associate for CliftonLarsonAllen.

Austin Fest, West Des Moines, IA, is a strength and conditioning intern for the University of Iowa.

Nick Fischer, Courtland, is a service leader at Kwik Trip.

Holly Fitterer, Fredericksburg, VA, is a Latin teacher at Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Thomas Fitzloff, Mankato, is a global forwarding agent for CH Robinson.

Gabriella Garry, Eagan, is a project manager for Boom Lab.

Maya Gerads, Champlin, is attending a doctorate program for acute care nurse practitioner at the College of Saint Scholastica.

Jeremy Gilbertson, Maple Plain, is a field research technician for Great Basin Institute.

Wyatt Gillette, Saint Peter, is a financial analyst at Ameriprise Financial.

Robert Goor, Anoka, is working for Trane Logistics.

Sophia Gottlick, Rockford, IL, is attending a graduate program for public administration at the American University.

Alyssa Granholm, Esko, is attending a graduate program for higher education at the University of Minnesota.

Joseph Griffith, International Falls, has enlisted with the United States Army.

Trajan Grimsrud, Rochester, is a second Lieutenant for the United States Army.

Kaitlyn Gruber, Richmond, is attending a graduate program for chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Matthew Halder, Ankeny, IA, is attending graduate school for nutrition at Iowa State University.

Meghan Harper, Appleton, WI, is a medical assistant for Fox Valley Pulmonary.

Emma Hauser, Plymouth, is a juvenile probation officer intern for Dakota County Community Corrections.

Taylor Hemme, Eden Prairie, is attending a graduate program in kinesiology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Megan Herbert, Saint Michael, is a sales development program manager for UnitedHealth Group.

Daisy Hernandez-Barguiarena, Edina, is a youth specialist for Casa de Esperanza in St. Paul.

Melanie Hoffa, Chanhassen, is a behavioral therapist at Angel Academy.

Logan Holley, Fort Worth, TX, is an audit associate for RSM.

Scott Huston, Palos Heights, IL, is an area manager for Amazon.

Merritt Imhoff, Eden Prairie, is a project management and marketing intern for Options Exteriors.

Emee Jagielski, Saint Joseph, is a behavioral health administrative specialist at Nystrom and Associates.

Marietta Johns, Stillwater, is a financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial Services.

Christian Johnson, Buffalo, is working as a professional baseball player.

Melanie Johnson, Belle Plaine, is an infant teacher at KinderBerry Hill.

Natalie Johnson, Maywood, IL, is attending graduate school for oboe performance at Northwestern University.

Lydia Kalenze, New Brighton, is attending graduate school for speech-language pathology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Sara Kasel, Leroy, is attending graduate school for public policy at Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Isabella Klabough, Elysian, is attending graduate school for mental health counseling at Idaho State University.

Taylor Kline, Pine City, is a registered nurse for Sanford Health.

Reidun Kubisa, Hopkins, is working at the Minneapolis Health Department.

Kourtney Kulseth, Richfield, is a GIS analyst for Sentera.

Adam Kunkel, Madison Lake, is a registered nurse for Mayo Health Systems.

Sena Laanonh-Kappauf, Rochester, is a medical technologist for QC Lab.

Wren Leith, Mankato, is attending graduate school for mental health counseling at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

William Leneave, Medina, is attending graduate school for law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Kelsey Leppert, Faribault, is attending graduate school for

physical therapy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Alaina Leske, Hector, is attending NOVA Academy of Cosmetology.

Charlotte Lim, Shoreview, is attending graduate school for international relations at New York University.

Leah Lind, Shoreview, is an associate in technical account management for Tanium.

Brooke Linder, Saginaw, is attending graduate school for dentistry at the University of Minnesota.

Britta Lundgren, Hager City, WI, is a behavior technician at Caravel Autism Health.

Eric Manuel, St. Louis Park, is an analyst for Mercer.

Abigail Mattson, Mankato, is attending graduate school for exercise psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Sierra Mattson, Princeton, is an early education tutor for AmeriCorps.

Callie Mauston, Virginia, is a sourcing analyst for Allianz Life.

Dylan McGregor, Morristown, is a quality curator at Epic Games.

Allie Miller, Champlin, is attending graduate school for school psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Jacqui Miller, Isanti, is attending doctoral school for clinical psychology at the University of Washington.

Samantha Misener, Prior Lake, is working for RSM International Tax Department.

Sara J. Moen, Blaine, is a registered nurse for Sanford Health.

Kelly Montgomery, Apple Valley, is a substitute teacher for Robbinsdale School District.

Megan Morris, Sauk Rapids, is working at Seams Unlimited.

Ashley Neuenfeldt, Bloomington, is an actuarial consultant for the Travelers Company.

Anh V. Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam, is a business intelligence intern for RBC.

Megan Nipe, Burnsville, is a program coordinator for Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp.

Owen Nkurunziza, Kigali, Rwanda, is a recruiter for Lifetouch.

EmMarie Norton, Rochester, is attending a nurse residency program at University of Wisconsin Health.

Kathleen O'Brien, Le Sueur, is a team member at City Year.

Jordyn Olson-Merrick, Duluth, is attending graduate school at the Pacific University College of Optometry.

Jacob Padilla, Fall Creek, WI, is attending graduate school for sustainable business at the University of Miami Herbert Business School.

Andrea Post, Minneapolis, is an inventory manager and assistant grower at Tangletown Gardens.

Sofia Ramos, West Fargo, ND, is a registered nurse for Sanford Health.

Logan Ries, Saint Cloud, is a private equity intern for CliftonLarsonAllen.

Ingrid Rischmiller, Chanhassen, is a behavioral therapist for Minnesota Autism Center.

Tyler Rock, Savage, is a sales development program employee for UnitedHealth Group.

Hannah Rupp, Pittsford, NY, is attending graduate school for speech-language pathology at Nazareth College.

Faith Schermerhorn, Elko New Market, is attending graduate school for library and information science at Saint Catherine University.

Carolyn Schwartz, Lakeville, is an actuarial leadership and development intern for Travelers Insurance.

Lauren Scott, Apple Valley, is working for Fairview Ridges Emergency Room and Masonic Children’s Hospital.

Megan Setterlund, Alma, MI, is a project management associate at Boom Lab.

Madelyn Smerillo, Eden Prairie, is an administrative and production supervisor for Nova Group.

Lydia Spann, New Harmony, IN, is a conservation technician for Gibson and Pike Soil and Water Conservation.

Isabel St. Dennis, Edina, is attending graduate school for speech, language, and hearing sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Jessica Stauber, Saint Joseph, is attending graduate school for speech pathology at Saint Cloud State University.

Laura Stickney, Inver Grove Heights, MN, is a developmental intern with 826 MSP and is attending graduate school for creative writing at Hamline University.

Corrine Stremmel, Brookings, SD, is an intern for Mortenson Construction and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

Rachel Studer, Maple Grove, is a graduate student in data science at the University of WisconsinMadison.

Bethany Tennis, Hayward, is attending graduate school for land resources and environmental science at Montana State University Bozeman.

Titania Thao, St. Paul, is an AmeriCorps member with College Possible.

Samantha Tonjes, Eden Prairie, is a gymnastics coach at Tags Gymnastics.

Avery Troy, Blaine, is working for College Possible.

Carolyn Turnquist, Excelsior, is a project management associate for Boom Lab.

Ginger Valentine, Delano, is doing a marketing and advertising fellowship for Tennis for America.

Jacob Veness, Farmington, is working for the United States Army.

Katelyn Weide, Sartell, is an audit associate for Boulay.

Riley Wentink, Chaska, is a behavioral health administrative specialist at Nystrom and Associates.

Elizabeth Whitcomb, Mendota Heights, is attending graduate school for public health at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Quincy Yangh, St. Paul, is the recipient of a Fulbright English teacher assistant grant to Taiwan and will teach there for the 202122 academic year.

Aimen Zara, Islamabad, Pakistan, is attending graduate school for public relations and corporate communications at Georgetown University.

WEDDINGS

Jamey Garner ’97 and Jameson Powers, 06/01/19, Tucson, AZ

Amanda Miller ’13 and Aaron Thauwald ’12, 07/31/20, Rochester

Anna Michel ’14 and Mik Nelson, 12/31/20, Lawrence, KS

Sara Kullberg ’15 and Andrew Pearson ’15, 05/01/21, Minneapolis

Zachary Burrington ’16 and Jenna Kivley ’18, 06/12/21, Elk River

Sofia Boda ’20 and Benjamin Hylen ’20, 10/17/20, Minneapolis

Jenna Anderson ’20 and Jack Ryan, 05/01/21, Savage

BIRTHS

Gavin, to Joe Pike ’02 and Megan Pike, in May 2021

Mavis, to Rachel Kuykendall Kelley ’05 and Forrest Kelley, in March 2019

Evelyn, to Noelle Salmonson Carlson ’06 and Kevin Carlson, in July 2021

Arthur, to Kat Coughlin Coda ’09 and Nathan Coda, in March 2021

Colin, to Ryan A. Michaelis ’10 and Allison Schulte Michaelis ’11, in April 2021

Homer, to Brian A. Smith ’11 and Katherine Martinson Smith ’11, in May 2021

Finley, to Amanda Nagel ’13 and Ethan Nagel, in May 2021

IN MEMORIAM

Anne Dahlberg Hatch ’43, Anchorage, AK, on 6/23/21. She lived to be 101 years and was a wife, mother, and elementary school teacher. She is survived by her five children including Barbara Hatch ’73.

REMEMBERING

GEORGE B. TORREY ’55

Saint Cloud, on 6/4/21. An Army veteran, he was a successful businessman who ultimately became president and chief operating officer for Herberger’s. George served on the Gustavus Board of Trustees and was awarded a Distinguished Alumni Citation and a Greater Gustavus Award. He is survived by two daughters and four siblings including Elaine Torrey Magnuson ’59, and was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, and son, David Torrey ’95.

REMEMBERING

ADRYN “ADE” SPONBERG ’58

Fargo, ND, on 8/3/21. An outstanding athlete and educator, Ade served as the athletic director at North Dakota State University as well as the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He received a Distinguished Alumni Citation for education from Gustavus, as well as induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Donna Elvestrom Sponberg ’58, two children, and a sister, JanaLee Sponberg ’68.

James C. Pengra ’46, Mankato, on 5/12/21. A World War II veteran, he had a long career as a regional vice president/manufacture’s representative for Katz Underwear Company and is survived by two daughters.

Harold Overn ’47, Tucson, AZ, on 6/27/21. A World War II veteran, he worked as a real estate broker/ manager. He is survived by his wife, Jean Berg Overn ’47, and two children.

Lorraine Windland Wels

’47, New Ulm, on 6/3/21. A wife, mother, and former social worker, she is survived by a son.

Miriam Bloom Curtis ’49, Salem, OR, on 6/3/21. She was an early teacher of education for the handicapped and is survived by three daughters and a sister, Millicent Bloom Aycock ’56.

Gene Ann Prink Johnson ’49, Cedar Rapids, IA, on 5/23/21. She was a teacher and librarian in the Robbinsdale School District and is survived by a daughter.

David Frans Larson ’50, Eugene, OR, on 6/29/21. A former ELCA minister who, over a long career, served congregations in Colorado, Iowa, California, Texas and Oregon. He is survived by three children, including Steven ’79.

Adele Lund Brown ’51, Los Angeles, CA, on 4/30/21. She taught for 35 years at Montclair High School in Los Angeles and is survived by a daughter.

Einar S. Dahl ’51, Prospect Heights, IL, on 4/23/21. An Army veteran, he worked as a State Farm insurance agent and survived by his wife, Catherine, five children, and four stepchildren.

Lowell Helstedt ’51, San Luis Obispo, CA, on 3/9/21. A retired Lutheran pastor he is survived by four children.

Grant E. Peterson ’51, Austin, on 6/18/21. A Korean War veteran, he made his career as a schoolteacher and principal at Adams High School (Southland). He is survived by three children.

Albert Yngve ’51, Remer, on 7/10/21. Albert, his parents, and brother were all attorneys and practiced law at Yngve and Yngve in St. Louis Park’s first law firm. He is survived by a daughter.

William C. Holmes ’52, Manitowoc, WI, on 7/2/21. The former president of Holmes Oil, he is survived by children Cynthia Holmes Carlson ’80, Susan Holmes Flessing ’84, and John ’86. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Peg” (Sternaman ’51) Holmes, and sons, Mike ’78 and Bob ’82.

Margaret Olson Reishus ’52, Batavia, IL, on 6/13/21. She was registered nurse and is survived by her husband, Marlin Reishus, and four children.

Elizabeth Hawkinson Reese-

Marton ’53, Long Lake, on 4/30/21. A longtime kindergarten teacher in Robbinsdale School District, she is survived by her husband, William.

Pauline Melin Glenchur ’54, Los Angeles, CA, on 1/22/21. She was a registered nurse working at various locations. She is survived by three children, a partner, and a brother, Malcolm Melin ’56.

Shirley Thornquest Welch ’54, Wayzata, on 1/14/21. A former teacher and play director in Blue Earth, Hopkins, and Robbinsdale school districts, she is survived by two children.

Dean Lovold ’55, Willmar, on 6/18/21. An Army veteran and longtime dentist for the Willmar Regional Treatment Center, he is survived by his wife, Mariette Lovold, three children and three stepchildren.

Marilyn Lundberg Boyce

’56, Maple Grove, on 10/3/20. A retired nurse who worked at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Chapel View Nursing Home, she is survived by three daughters including Lori Boyce Thomsen ’85 and Patricia Boyce Leaf ’87.

Faye Reber ’56, Minneapolis, on 6/13/21. She had a long career as an educator at Sheridan Hills School in Richfield and is survived by several nephews and nieces.

Richard D. Hinquist ’57, Minneapolis, on 5/2/21. A successful retail businessman, Dick was a buyer for Dayton’s and later opened his own women’s clothing stores including R.D. Hinquist, Main Street Outfitters, and Hobo. He is survived by his wife, Mary.

Susan Soldin Thorsheim ’57, Norwalk, CT, on 2/10/20. She worked in the publishing business with Greater Media Newspapers in Freehold and New Brunswick, NJ, and is survived by two sons.

Philip O. Lundeen ’58, Isanti, on 11/3/20. An Army veteran, he returned to work the family farm in addition to operating a sheer press at Hoffman Engineering. He is survived by his wife, Betty, three children, and a sister.

Carol Hadlich Polzin-

Magnuson ’58, St. Paul, on 6/13/21. She worked as an interior designer, funeral planner for North Heights Lutheran Church, and floral arranger at Linder’s Garden Center. She is survived by two children and two stepchildren.

Ruby “Diane” Fabre Antonsen

’59, Prior Lake, on 5/5/21. A registered nurse who worked many decades at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee in the family/birth unit, she is survived by a daughter.

David Timm ’61, Carrington, ND, on 6/26/21. An Air Force veteran, he worked for Gerber Industries as a sales representative as well as a designer of agriculture elevator equipment, and is survived by his wife, Claudia.

Richard Blenkush ’62, Shakopee, on 6/30/21. An Army veteran, he taught elementary education for over three decades in St. Louis Park and is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two sons.

David W. Nelson ’62, Excelsior, on 11/9/20. A Navy veteran, he had a long career as a school principal in the Hopkins School District. He is survived by his wife, Mary, a brother, and two children including Julie Nelson Skeie ’89.

Marcia Day Anderson ’63, Fairfield, OH, on 4/29/21. An elementary education teacher who later got her masters of divinity and served as a missionary/professor in the Philippines and Kenya. She is survived by two sons.

Timothy Gamelin ’63, Highlands Ranch, CO, on 6/30/21. A former ELCA Lutheran pastor who served at various locations in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, he is survived by his wife, Susan Widstrom Gamelin ’65, five siblings including Daniel Gamelin ’63 and Lili Gamelin ’75, and four children including Tony Gamelin ’88.

Michael Bratholdt ’66, Minneapolis, on 6/1/21. An Army veteran, he worked his whole career as a production coordinator at Honeywell. He is survived by his partner, Bill, and three siblings.

Ronald H. Martens ’66, St. Peter, on 5/29/21. An Army veteran, he owned and operated ABM Equipment & Supply and Highway Manufacturing in Hopkins. He is survived by his wife, Esther Peterson Martens ’66, three children, a stepson, and three siblings: Craig ’62, John ’64, and Ann Martens Fischer ’69.

Jon J. Tollefson ’67, Ames, IA, on 8/1/21. A Vietnam War veteran, Jon was a professor emeritus of entomology at Iowa State University. He is survived by his wife, Carla Rudquist Tollefson ’67; a brother, Lee Tollefson ’68; and two daughters including Kirsten Tollefson Rockwell ’92.

Sandra Dahlquist Kubesh ’68, Olivia, on 7/5/21. She worked as a paraprofessional for special education at BOLD Public Schools and is survived by her husband, Alton, four siblings, and two children.

Mary Ann Johnson ’70, St. Louis Park, on 5/15/21. She worked periodically as a teacher’s assistant at Lake Ripley Elementary School, Litchfield, and is survived by three sisters and three children.

Otis Terrell “Terry” Kent ’71, Indianapolis, IN, on 5/28/21. A Vietnam veteran, he went on to receive his doctorate of philosophy and was an associate professor at Indiana University–Indianapolis. He is survived by a brother and two sons.

Suzanne Zenk Miller ’71, South Bend, IN, on 5/10/21. She was the director of continuing education at Indiana University, South Bend. She is survived by a sister and nephews and nieces.

Rachel Nelson Stenstrom ’78, Hibbing, on 6/27/21. She was a recreational therapist for Fairview in the Twin Cities and is survived by her husband, Scott Stenstrom ’80, her parents, four siblings, and two sons.

Lora Hendrickson Conroy ’86, Rochester, on 7/1/21. She was the director of human resources at Macalester College in St. Paul and is survived by her husband, Patrick, three children, and her parents.

Timothy Laingen ’89, Minneapolis, on 6/21/21. He was employed by Quality Bicycle Products in Bloomington and is survived by his mother and three siblings.

Kristofor Storvick ’05, Eagan, on 5/25/21. A corporate attorney, he was intellectual property counsel for Starkey Hearing Technologies and is survived by his wife, Gemma Soderholm Storvick ’05, his father, and three children.

John Droege, Green Bay, WI, on 6/14/21. An economics professor at Gustavus from 1960–63, he earned his BA from Southern Illinois University, his masters from the University of North Dakota and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was also awarded the Earhart Foundation Fellowship. He was hired by Green Bay Packaging in 1967, where he worked for 31 years, rising through the ranks to become vice president of industrial relations in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Constance, and their four children.

Dorothy Ferber, St. Paul, on 7/3/21. After graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington in music and English literature, she was director of international student services at Gustavus. She went on to work at Ecolab as director of secondary research until her retirement in 1993. She is survived by a son and a sister.

NAMES FROM PAGE 42–43

1 Alexandra Zachman ’22, Beckett Zachman, Victoria Zachman ’25, and Michaela Zachman ’19 | 2 Konrad Wernsing ’25, Shane Wernsing ’95, Kimberly Smith Wernsing ’97, and Amelia Wernsing ’23 | 3 Mathieu Dahlen ’93, Greta Dahlen ’25, and Michele Goodwin ’96 Dahlen | 4 Sara Gostomczik Orth ’97, Lizzy Orth ’25, and Jeffrey Orth | 5 Ann Elton, Jillian Elton ’25, and Ryan Elton ’96 | 6 Erick and Matthew Whittaker, Susan Almen-Whittaker ’93, and Kaisa Whittaker ’25 | 7 Jessica Ruud ’25 and Kayla Ruud ’23 | 8 Jeff FitzSimmons ’84, Zander FitzSimmons ’25, and Deb FitzSimmons | 9 Anders Taylor ’25 and Barb Larson Taylor ’93 | 10 Sam Munson, Christopher Munson ’94, Sophie Munson ’25, and Melissa Stage | 11 Lisa Kychenthal, Lori Rutter Anderson ’81, Kallan Kychenthal ’25, and JC Anderson ’82 | 12 Katherine Markert, John Markert, Stacy Solberg Markert ’92, Amanda Markert | 13 Scott Anderson ’96, Fletcher Anderson ’25, Sara Puotinen ’96 | 14 Tom Lennartson ’68, Sue Amundson Lennartson ’68, Gustav Lennartson, Lukas Lennartson ’25, Eric Lennartson ’92, and Amy Lennartson | 15 Lisa Reid, Kayla Reid ’25, and Tony Reid ’94 | 16 Ann Stolle McCready ’92, Abigail ’25, and Scott McCready | 17 Kevin Gahart ’96, Tessa Gahart, Elise Gahart ’25, and Kristin Short Gahart ’98 | 18 Rich Orcutt, Bryan Orcutt ’25, Katie Orcutt ’21, Jan Orcutt, and Nathan Orcutt | 19 Will Losch ’95, Jakob Losch ’25, and Nicole Losch | 20 Jennifer Avery Rands ’95, Megan Rands ’25, and David Rands | 21 Kathy Lipke, Jayce Lipke, Megan Lipke ’25, and J. Eric Lipke ’89 | 22 David Sauer ’88, Caroline Sauer ’25 and Kristine Sauer | 23 Trina Schwakopf, Jordan Schwakopf ’18, Ella Schwakopf ’23, and Jason Schwakopf | 24 Britta Swanson Peterson ’94, Julia Peterson ’25, and Dan Peterson ’94 | 25 Julia Trygstad, Lauren Trygstad ’25, and Rob Crowell ’94 | 26 James Wishart, Madison Wishart ’25, and Sara Loftus Wishart ’98 | 27 Lucy Turner, Erin Johnson Turner ’97, Jackson Turner ’25, and Jonathan Turner ’97 | 28 Paul Erickson, Kari Erickson Whitlock ’99, Macey Whitlock ’25, Drew Whitlock, Karen Erickson, and Tony Whitlock | 29 Lily Gulaid, Ahmed Gulaid ’98, Melissa Gulaid, and Liam Gulaid ’25 | 30 Christopher Piela ’95, Andrew Piela, Lauren Piela ’25, and Melissa LeVesque-Piela ’97 | 31 Diedre Carlson Johnson ’96, Owen Johnson, Alexander Johnson ’25, Joel Johnson, and Aaron Johnson ’23 | 32 Nicole Misewich Brown ’93, Sophia Brown ’25, Christine Olson Misewich ’61, and Trent Brown | 33 Jason Thomas, Bryce Thomas, Sydney Thomas ’25, and Melissa Hummel Thomas ’00 | 34 Kristin Brubaker Kivell ’91, Cecelia Kivell ’25, and Brent Kivell ’91 | 35 Kirsten Staples, Alexander Staples ’25, and Scott Staples ’94 | 36 Benjamin Kiehne ’97, Carson Kiehne ’25, and Kristi Shuck Kiehne ’98 | 37 Joan Hartman ’96, Isaac Hartman ’25, and Liam Shay | 38 Colin Whalen, Connor Whalen ’25, and Sherri Hoikkala Whalen ’90 | 39 Susan Borchard, Mary Linnerooth Petersen ’62, Sara Borchert ’25, John Petersen, David Borhard | 40 Ted Smallfield, Chloe Smallfield ’25, and Stacy Dirnberger Smallfield ’95 | 41 Lucy Gilles, Alison Gilles ’25, and Katie Olstad Gilles ’95 | 42 Dale Kittlesen, Karen Stewart Kittlesen ’57, Jadon Kittlesen ’25, and Debra Ross Kittlesen ’86 | 43 Max Nguyen, Sarah Ulwelling Nguyen ’97, Marcus Nguyen ’25, Mason Nguyen, and Thang Nguyen | 44 Kobi Schuck ’25, Kristin Berg Schuck ’95, Kelly Schuck ’23, and Kyia Schuck | 45 Delinda Galuk Hawkins ’94, William Hawkins ’25, and Sedrick Hawkins ’96 | 46 Chris Barnick ’99, Charlie Barnick ’25, and Alicia Hubbard Barnick ’99 | 47 Harrison Wold ’22, Tami Jergenson Wold ’92, Pete Wold ’92, Gus, Asa Wold ’25, and Greta Wold ’23

GUSTIES GATHER WITH NEW GUSTIES

For first-years whose parents or grandparents studied on the hill, this academic year carries the joy and nostalgia of continuing the tradition. These are some of the members of the Class of 2025 who were born Gusties. Names on page 41.

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