Mary Kilkenny is on facebook

Toni claims to have poor typing skills (hmmmm, what was she doing during all those required typing classes) and says all this technology stuff is beyond her, yet she is now on FB. Probably her daughter put her there....that seems to be the way of our generation. I think I'm about to post her profile photo.

Don Eichman

Our condolences to Patricia Eichman at the passing of Don on Aprpil 20th, 2011. He died of heart failure and related complications. This information came to Frank after the reunion letters were sent.

Final Letter Sent

You should have received your letter to register for our 50th class reunion. Thanks to the efforts of a great committee we will have Millie's Restaurant all to ourselves on Sat. Sept.10th . so come at 5:30 for socializing (hor d'oeuvres provided) and dinner at 7:00. A class picture will be taken at 6:30 (before we dribble food down our fronts) so be on time. I, for one, intend to enjoy the Fish Fry at the Waterfront and the DDHS vs. Union Grove football game. I participated in the Memorial Day Celebrations in Delavan last week end and until I ran into Chuck Anderson I didn't recognize a single soul there. I know that won't be the case in September. In fact I think we should walk up and down the streets of town just for old times sake.

Google

I have just been through a horrific time with a Google account change to get back into this blog. Thanks again to Tif Hayes for helping me out. Is all this technology stuff meant to keep our brain cells alive or drive us crazy?

California girl

I'm dogsitting for my son in Bakersfield. I could get used to this. The weather is warm and dry but cool at night. This morning. just as I was about to chomp into my peanut butter toast the pool waterfall came on to circulate the water so I went outside and sat in the shade and enjoyed my breakfast in the great out doors. I'll miss the reunion meeting, sob, but I'm sure someone will fill me in. You should be receiving a letter soon....make a commitment to come....with cash. Myrt P.S. And while there, Chris Britz Morse came to visit. Her daughter drove her down (or up)...a two hour drive. That was just so fun.

Ron Holsman

Ron is no longer lost. He contacted Frank. Check out his website www.pacificpoints.com to see the beautiful homes he designs and builds. He lives in Bainbridge WA.

From Joe Neumeier

I meant to do this a long time ago, but you know how things go when you get to be our age. I'm sure the last time I saw and talked to you was 25 years ago at our 15th class reunion. (seems to be a math calculation error here) Mary Ann Seely called over a year ago to confirm my address and information in prepartion for our 50th class reunion. I have the dates on my calendar and have already made flight arrangements.

Attached is the last photo I have of our family together. It was taken in May of 2009 at Lois's (Welch, DDHS Class of 1962) mother's funeral in Delavan. Unfortunately, Lois died 3 months later from a massive heart attack. It's been tough losing your sould mate and best friend after 43 years of marriage, but life moves on. I'm still working, but by choice. I felt I needed something to focus on after Lois's death.

Our daughter, Tonya, lives in Autin, TX and works for a student housing management compnay. Our son, Paul, lives in Brookfield, WI and is an attorney for a firm in Milwaukee. He and his wife, Lynn, have given us 3 beautiful grandchildren. I'm always looking for excuses to go to Wisconsin to see the kids.

Since I am technically challenged when it comes to blogs, Twitter and Facebook, feel free to add any or all of this to the Class of 61 blogsite. You are also welcome to share my e-mail address.

Joe Neumeier jplaneu@comcast.net Cape Coral, FL