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Notes Steven J. Foelker ’80 of Mosinee, Wis., works in Team Spine representing Medtronic. Jacqueline Harvey ’80 of Saint Louis, Mo., a pediatrician at People’s Health Centers, Central Site, was listed as one of the Best Doctors 2009-2010 in the United States by the Best Doctors Inc. She was featured in the August edition of the St. Louis Magazine. Harvey has been with PHC for 25 years.
ABOVE: Gary Lederer ’72 and Jean Kirkpatrick Lederer ’73 of Bonita Springs, Fla., and St. Charles, Ill., along with daughter, Beth Lederer, have been jointly
named Friend of the Year by Marklund. The organization assists those with special healthcare needs and developmental disabilities. Gary served on the board of directors for many years, and Jean has been involved in fund-raising. “The Lederers are such a great family and so involved,” a spokesman says. “A part of Marklund since 1991, they are a perfect example of what is possible when a family makes a commitment to serve others and makes it a priority in their lives. They are perfectly well-rounded givers, donating selflessly of their time, treasure and talent throughout the year.” The Lederers’ son, Andrew, is a resident of Marklund.
Scott W. Tremberth ’75 of Henderson, Nev., writes: “Enjoy life in Vegas and Green Lake (summers). Grandkids are the best! Our family has seven Ripon alumni and another bunch on the way!” Daniel V. Burk ’76 of Webster Groves, Mo.,
is a service group manager at RR Donnelley, the largest printing company in North America. Thomas Walter Klewin (Ret. Col.) ’76 of
Atlanta, Ga., has moved from Kigali, Rwanda, to Atlanta, Ga. Kitty Norton ’76 of Clemson, S.C., is a
senior registered client associate at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. “This year, I have participated in the company’s Reading First literacy program and have been adopted by a lovely class of first-graders, to whom I read on a weekly basis,” she says. Mark A. Teslik ’76 of Portage, Wis., is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) chaplain at Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage. He is a board member of the Wisconsin Chaplaincy Association representing correctional chaplains. Karl Loucks ’78 of Madison, Wis., works for a large insurance firm.
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Eva Shaw Butler ’79 of Saint George, Maine, writes that after 12 years of building the Sacramento Splash Program, she announces its birth as a new nonprofit dedicated to helping children to understand and value their natural world through scientific investigation and outdoor exploration. Information is available at www.sacsplash.org. James F. Laufenburg ’79 of Alexandria,
Va., was selected as a 2011 recipient of Sigma Chi Fraternity’s Significant Sig Award, the highest recognition the international fraternity gives for professional or civic achievement. He joins a number of other military leaders, many lawyers and judges and actor Brad Pitt in this year’s class. Richard C. Ricklefs ’79 of Hanahan, S.C.,
is a service technician for AmeriGas.
Robert D. Schmitt ’79 of Whitefish Bay, Wis., is now director of contracting at Physicians Plus Insurance.
The 1980s Lori Michels Adams ’80 of Fredericksburg, Va., is the director of admissions and financial aid at Fredericksburg Academy.
Phil Ouellette ’80 of Madison, Wis., has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Lindsay Stone & Briggs (LSB), a firm specializing in brand launchings and revitalizations. He joined the company in 2000 and became senior vice president in 2006. While at LSB, he co-founded and launched a digital gaming company, Egencie.
Bill Quistorf (Maj., ret.) ’80 of Everett, Wash., is chief
pilot for the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. He has been elected chairman of the Seattle Area Regional Aviation Group, comprising King, Snohomish and Pierce counties aviation assets along with the Washington State Patrol Aviation section. David J. Remondini ’80
of Indianapolis, Ind., was appointed acting executive director of the Indiana Board of Law Examiners by the Supreme Court, while a search was conducted for a replacement. In March, he was in Ukraine as a consultant for USAID (United States Agency for International Development) for his third trip in support of the Rule of Law project, encouraging greater transparency and accountability in the legal system. Dan Finkelstein ’81 of Troy,
Mich., has started DMF Enterprises Inc., which sells Mary-On-Board. The novelty GPS product mimics the sounds and language of a backseat driver. By pressing a button, a variety of instructions will be barked out, including “Stop driving so fast!” and “Move over to the right lane!” The website is: www.maryonboard.com. He previously was in finance and IT project management for 25 years. His wife, Mary, had a kidney transplant 12 years ago, and $1 for every Mary-on-Board unit sold will be donated to the National Kidney Foundation.