Class Guestbook Page
Thank you for visiting our pages.
Greetings from Texas
Thank you for posting the Golf Pictures and including the names. Gradually, with repetition, I'm starting to be
le to match the faces with the names. Maybe next year (God willing) I'll join you for the luncheon if I may.
Sorry to hear you were in the hospital but glad to hear you are back. I hope they fixed the problem.
Best regards to all, Don Dupaul
Don Dupaul <dkdvfd@hal-pc.org>
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 23:22:09 (EST)
Hi John,
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I really appreciate the work you devote to the class of '51 web site. I just went through the golf pictures and it's a good thing you listed all the names at the bottom of each picture. After all these years there is no way I could identify those "old men" without their names. We moved to St. Cloud in August so I'm hoping I can make it to St. Paul for a monthly lunch meeting or better yet to the next golf get-together. My wife had a stroke three years ago and since I am her primary care-giver, finding time for any outside activity is hard to come by.
At any rate, thanks for the website and keep up the great work. Take care.
Bob Frost
Bob Frost <bobfrost@astound.net>
St Cloud, MN USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 23:06:59 (EST)
I've been inpretty good health all these years but I will be needing a new left knee soon.
My hobby is model building.
http://home.comcast.net/~engineman69/index.html
John Taylor
USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:57:46 (EST)
I am still around, but very diappointed at the failure of Catholics to vote for values in current election. Aren't we the pro-life people? We ought to be ashamed of our record.
bob koemptgen
USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 10:53:43 (EST)
Thanks for the update John.
Enjoy keeping up with the latest.
Hope to see many of you at next years golf outing.
Best regards to all.
Joe.
Joe Starr
USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 09:31:40 (EST)
All is well in California. I just returned from a Polar Bear tour in northern Canada. Interesting! As a couple on our tour from Minnesota said "I/ve never this cold my life" I get to St. Paul once or twice a year and tip a few with Bredahl and Beckstrom. If anyone is coming through the Central Coast of California, please stop and say hello. Jim Ciernia
Jim Ciernia <jciernia1@charter.net>
San Luis Obispo, CA USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 00:37:56 (EST)
We have been getting a lot of visitors who have been filling up the guestbook with prono and garbage so I set up a password to filter out the above. Try the "add" page and see if you are one of the chosen few. This old guy is getting too old to learn new tricks. So I hope this all works. - John
John Sexton <john@hobbitat.com>
Prescott, WI USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 00:31:10 (EDT)
Hi Everyone, We finally have all our possessions in our new house however most of them are still in boxes. This will continue to be the case for months to come, but little by little we are getting organized. I just want to send each of you our new accessibility numbers. Monica and I each have our own email addy now and we're looking forward to hearing from all of you. Location- 2618 Cooper Ave. So., St. Cloud MN 56301 - Telephone-320-230-8375
We're looking forward to hearing from you. Take care.
Bob Frost <bobfrost@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 23:12:32 (EDT)
4×go BMaxim
Germany - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 16:39:23 (EDT)
I like your website; I will share this with friends
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Denpasar, Bali Indonesia - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 22:49:55 (EDT)
JOHN-AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR MESSAGE----ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL SHOW UP. ALL'SWELL WITH NANCY AND I. LEAVING NEXT WEEK FOR IRELAND FOR A COUPLE OFWEEKS---BE IN DUBLIN ST. PAT'S DAY AND WILL TOAST OUR CLASS WITH A FEWGUINNESS'S.
WHEN WE GET HOME DAN AND ELAINE THOMPSON ARE GOING TO STAY OVERON THERE RETURN FROM FLA. BACK TO MEMPHIS. WERE ENJOYING RETIRED LIFE ANDLIVING ON LAKE LANIER NORTH OF ATLANTA.BEST REGARDS,
-- ART SULLIVAN--
USA - Thursday, March 4, 2004 at 14:45 (EST)
Seems that all we are getting in our guestbook is bad news. For a change, send us some happy or "dumb" news. I will start with a photo. Lets see if someone can TOP THIS! Located at the site listed below. -- John Sexton
The Sextons at a Toga Party
USA - Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 16:26:35 (EST)
We've had some more sad news:Greg Boland (class of '51) died tuesday morning, Jan 13, 2004. Age 70. Greg was living in White Bear Lake. He is survived by loving wife, Retha; sons, Bill (Mary), Greg (Janet),
Alex (Pam); daughters Mary (Steve) Tomnitz, Molly (Dennis) Nelson, Ann (Greg); grandchildren John, Jeff, Laurie, Kathy, Katrina, and Robert.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 11AM at ST. PIUS X CHURCH, 3878 Highland Ave., WBL. Visitation Thursday 4-8PM at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL, and one hour before Mass at Church. Interment Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to 'Gift of Mary', Sharing and Caring Hands, 525 N. 7th St., Mpls., MN 55405.
J. Sexton
USA - Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 16:08:19 (EST)
Roy Bredahl had a heart attack on Tues, Jan 6. He had two stents placed in the right coronary artery (it was 100% blocked). He's recovering at home. If you would
like to send him a note:Roy E. Bredahl,
4138 Oakbrook Tr.,
Eagan, MN 55122
J. Sexton <john@cretin50.com>
Prescott, WI USA - Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 16:00:50 (EST)
Jerry Nichols passed away Dec 16, 2003 after a long fight with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Recently he became a resident of Bonita Springs, Florida. He was a graduate of Nativity Grade School, Cretin High School (class of '51) and the University of St. Thomas.
After serving 2 years in the service, he worked 25 years at the First National Bank of St. Paul (U.S. Bank) He started as an accounting clerk and worked his way up to Vice President of Operations. He later acquired the Heartland State Bank, with locations in Storden, Renville and Lamberton.
He is survived by his wife, Angela of 47 years. -- four daughters: Mary (Peter) Jordan of Chicago, IL; Jane of Eugene, OR; Andrea (Greg) Oetting of Boulder, CO; and Julie of Chicago, IL -- four sons: Timothy of Andover, MN; Peter (Cathy) of Wilmette, IL; John of Chicago, IL; and Christopher of St. Paul -- eight grandchildren.
John Sexton
USA - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 01:19:56 (EST)
Hugh Morrissy
Hugh Morrissy of the class of '51 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, December 3, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Delores "Dee",
and his three daughters, Rose (Steve) Feesl, Gina (Greg) Meyer, and Toni
(Wayne) Malone.
Hugh was retired from 3M after 32 years. Age 71.
The wake was at Willwerscheid's on grand Friday and the funeral was at
11:00 am Saturday at St James church, 496 View Street, St. Paul.
Interment, Resurrection Cemetery.
John Sexton <john@sunsetweb.com>
Prescott, WI USA - Monday, December 15, 2003 at 19:17:06 (EST)
John, Will not be able to make the big x-mas lunch but please pass my bestgreetings for the Holidays to all. Thx, Z
Jack Zugschwert
Middleburg, VA USA - Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 21:05
Hi John, Just a note of thanks for keeping us updated on our class events. Even if I can't participate, (Christmas Lunch), I enjoy knowing what is going on and envy you who have stayed together so long.
The golf pictures were great and it was helpful that you identified the players.
My last dinner out with my dad was at the Lexington so that restaurant has a special meaning for me. Hope you all have a great Christmas Lunch. My best to you and all the guys.
A Merry Christmas to all. Don Dupaul
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 09:38
Going off line for 2 weeks:
Dear friends and relatives. Nov 20th I will be undergoing lung surgery to remove a " squamous non small cell " cancerous tumor. The prognosis is good, stage 1 or 2. They will remove the right upper lobe and a few lymph nodes to be sure and that will be it. I hope!!!!!!!
If you would pray for me that will help a lot. I will contact you in two weeks. God bless you and get a chest Xray.
Happiness ! -- Hugh Morrissey
Woodbury, MN USA - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 15:47 (CST)
I'm from the Cretin class of 1954. I noticed on your web page that John T. O'Connor is listed "u" (unknown). I worked with John at MSI Insurance for close to 30 years. Sadly, I report for your information that John passed away a few years ago. He had been retired and was living on a lake near Longville, MN.
Dan Vogelgesang <danieln.vogelgesang@worldnet.att.net>
St. Paul, MN USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 12:33:38 (EDT)
John Madden passed away of lung cancer on April 10th. I did not have a
chance to see him before he died. We were supposed to meet on March 19th but
he was unable to. I was back in Palm Desert on Sunday and called to see how
he was only to find out that he had passed on. -- Madden Obit
Art Rink
USA - Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 23:06:00 (EDT)
We had 2 notes concerning Ray Sailer:
First one from Ray:
As some of you know, I have been diagnosed with Kidney cancer on my left kidney. I am scheduled for surgery Wed May 14 at Del
Webb Memorial Hospital to remove that kidney. Looks like my golf game will be out of commission for approx. 6 weeks. I also would
appreciate jokes and E mails to be curtailed as I will be in the hospital for about 3 days and probably not feeling up to doing much
for the 1st week or two upon my release. Will keep you posted upon my release. Also thinking about changing my E-mail address
due to all the junk mail I have been receiving at the present address. Seems like I have gotten on every prescription, mortgage and
porn list, somehow as well as many others.
Thanks for your cooperation. -- Ray
Second one about Ray:
The surgery went fine this morning. Ray is feeling sleepy and sore, but otherwise is doing fine. (Until the morphine wears off . . .)
The doctor said there was no evidence of cancer spreading, so that was good news.
Ray will be in the hospital about five days. Right now he is not too excited about visitors or phone calls, but once he is home and recooperating for six weeks --( I wouldn't mind visitors.)
He said to thank all of you for your prayers.
Obviously, they worked. -- Carol
submitted by John Sexton
USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 22:43:46 (EDT)
Tried to meet with John Madden last month in Palm Springs. John is not doing well. He has elected to stop his treatments for lung cancer. We had set up a time to meet, but he was unable to make it. Since we were very close all through grade school and the early part of high school, I don't think he would have missed our meeting if there was any way to make it.
Say Hi to all for me. -- Art Rink
California - Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 19:05:00 (EST)
Daughter of the late John J. O'Phelan checking in to say hello. I stumbled upon this website and am so happy to see that there is such a place for you to come together! As an update, my dad passed away in 1994, leaving behind 9 children and what has now become an equally impressive number of grandchildren, who are all well and good. So far - I am the only offspring to have attended our great school ('97)- but I know that the next generation has CDH in its plans. I hope all is well with your families and lives and am certain that you are ensuring that the legacy lives.
Katie O'Phelan <katieophelan@adelphia.net>
Buffalo, Ny USA - Sunday, March 09, 2003 at 00:00:00 (EST)
Thanks for the luncheon reminder, John. Next time I'm coming back I willschedule the trip to allow me time to join the group. Will be seeing John Maddenin Palm Desert the week after next.
Art Rink
California - Saturday, March 08, 2003 at 9:28 (EST)
Howdy from San Diego: John, thanks for the luncheon invite. If I lived close enough I'd even follow the snowplow to be there. Do you still get snow??? The following Saturday (15th) Cathy and I are expecting the arrival of our 17th grandchild, (a girl) to our son and daughter-in-law up in Seattle. Just thought I'd brag a little bit. Save my Glenlivet on the rocks for "later". Have a good one.Dan
Dan Daly
San Diego - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 14:42 (EST)
We've just added another e-mail to the class page. Raoul Reed - his e-mail address can be found on our class page.
John Sexton <john@sunsetweb.com>
Prescott, WI USA - Friday, January 31, 2003 at 13:52:09 (EST)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Pacific Northwest. Great to hear from and about classmates and old friends.
Jim Dieveney <Joy.diev@prodigy.net>
USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 08:38:36 (EST)
Thanks to Tom Nichols, this is an update as I am now a resident of Surprise,Az. living in Sun City Grand. Enjoying the warmth of the Soutwest and working on my golf game. A big Xmas hello to all my classmates back in the North Country. Looking forward to seeing some of you in March for a golf outing namely, Bob & Pete Willwerscheid, Tom Nichols and Terry Henderson, and Pete Loveland. Happy Holidays to all. Ray
Ray Sailer <Raysailer@cox.net>
Surprise, AZ USA - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 12:40:03 (EST)
Sorry, I won't be able to make the luncheon but wish everyone a Merry Christmas for me. Also say hello to the Maitre'D at the "LEX" which should be either Ed Altermatt [ Class of "52] or Marilyn {Mitzie] Weimann, my sister-in-law.Ed is my cousin so someone from the family should be there. Have a great time. Mike Maurer
Mike Maurer <mjmaurer2@msn.com>
USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 00:15:58 (EST)
Hi, Wish I could be at the Christmas party. It's just too far to travel but I'll be there in spirit. Hi and Merry Christmas to all. Bob
Bob Frost <rfrost@wcta.net>
USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 00:12:56 (EST)
john, good to see words from friends of my youth.i forgot to give my e-mailaddress and would like to hear from anyone heading this way or not.i live inmalibu and still work in santa monica.my e-mail is:ckeenan@mednet.ucla.edu -- charlie
charlie keenan <ckeenan@mednet.ucla.edu>
Malibu, CA USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 21:36:16 (EST)
Retired from Family Practice for five years now and still live in Mahtomedi. Play golf regularly with Bob & Pete Willwerscheid, Terry Henderson, Peter Loveland and occasionally Gy O'Brien. Lunch regularly with the boys at O'Gara's the second Tues. of the month. Got my health straightened out this year and now am fine. Eight grandkids that are a ton of fun. They like me better than my kids did. Visit Dr. Tom Kaim in Venice Fla. when I'm short of funds. He has lots of room in a mansion in a gated community. Everyone should visit him when you can.
Tom Nichols <thosnichols>
Mahtomedi, MN USA - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 21:32:09 (EST)
Retired, as are alot of us. Took a couple years to get used to not working but now the wife (Bea) and I are too busy for that stuff. Davenport Florida in Feb/Mar 03. About 25 miles South of Mickey Mouse land. Last year was the panhandle, Destin,FL. Long drive but we do it slow,4 days.Maybe next time we will do the auto train. That sounds interesting!
Jake Reicher <Jake02324>
Bridgewater, Ma USA - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 19:53:38 (EST)
I've lived in Florida full time for 5 years and wintered for 10.I'm 20 miles south of Sarasota.The only ex Cretinite to visit me, is that quack, Tom Nichols.If your in Fl.this winter,call and, bring your clubs.I'm on a golf course
Tom Kaim <tkaim@aol.com>
Venice , Fl. USA - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 10:19:26 (EST)
Great idea to have a web site. This is the time of life to see old friends and find out what's going on. I have lived in San Luis Obispo for the last 24 years and have our four kids scattered about the state. Staying pretty busy. Playing racquetball 3 days a weeks, work out the other two. Still heavily involved in business (investment real estate) plus composing music(www.cierniamusic.com). Just had a recital of my works performed by the head of the piano department at Cal. Poly University. Haven't yet figured out what the word retirement means since I still put in 10 hour days. It's all self-induced and I'm not complaining, it's just that I stumble on an answer when people ask me if I'm retired. Would love to hear from you computer literate guys. If anybody is traveling between L.A. and S.F., please give us a call to stop by. Jim Ciernia
Jim Ciernia <jciernia@charter.net>
San Luis Obispo, CA USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 23:24:43 (EST)
Just a note to let you know I was taken off the transplant list recently. They require a echo cardiogram every six months and that revealed pressures in the right side of the heart to be such that it would require a double lung transplant and they won't do that on someone my age. So back to regular treatment mode. I'm doing Ok but walking really makes me short of breath, plus some other activities.Hope all is well with you. Peace Jerry Nichols
Jerry Nichols <angnich@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 01:16:14 (EST)
I was contacted recently by Bill Quick. Although he didn't graduate from Cretin he attended it for several years. Do any of you remember him? He sent me a photo of Joe (Bruce) Hunn and wife. I will submit it for inclusion in this website.John Taylor
John Taylor <engineman1@aol.com> hunn photo
Santa Cruz, Ca USA - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 01:17:45 (EST)
JOHN- THANKS FOR MESSAGES AND CLASS UPDATES----IF OUR TRAVELS GET US BACK TOST.PAUL HOPE TO MAKE A LUNCHEON ART P.S. ALL,S WELL WITH US-BEEN BACK TONOTRE DAME FOR A COUPLE OF GAMES AND PLAN TO BE AT FSU GAME IN FLORIDA ANDUSC IN L.A.IT,S BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR US.THIS WEEKEND IN MEMPHIS ANDSTAYING WITH DANNY THOMPSON.
Art Sullivan
USA - Wednesday, October 09, 2002 at 22:40:34 (EDT)
john thanks for putting me on your e-mail list.love to hear what ishappening with the old gang.was back in late sept. but didn,t see anyone.wrong time i guess.i,ll work my next return around the luncheon.thanksagain
charlie keenan
USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2002 at 19:38:29 (EDT)
John thank you for keeping me in the loop ---all is well in Memphis and Art Sullivan will be visiting next week on trip to Memphis. Say hello to all from both of us.
Dan Thompson
USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2002 at 17:36:33 (EDT)
This guestbook is a new feature for class page. Feel free to add your comments. Whether you are a member of our class or have just stumbled in please let us know who you are. We will appreciate any info.Thank You
John Sexton
Prescott, WI USA - Wednesday, October 09, 2002 at 00:54:55