They also celebrated four years at Starbucks while balancing their full-time job as on-air talent for 101.1 WIXX in Green Bay. As your Class Agent, I look forward to seeing you in June. She has had a great first semester and we are excited to see what President Folse has in store for our colleges future. Im incredibly lucky to have found this job opportunity. JILL SCHIRMER PAYNE 68 reports, A big thank you to my brother, Scott, for arranging a family dinner with Steve Martin, Billy Crystal and Martin Short. Also coming up this spring is the groundbreaking of the new Science Center this will be a complete renovation of the existing building (Farr Hall) and will include instrumentation upgrades and more than 19,000 square feet of new construction. Ive got dance classes, screenwriting workshops, improv classes, voice lessons, and a bunch of other stuff Im going to every week. DEBBIE WILLIAMS 73, who was in a car accident where she was rear ended by a truck, has told me if she is out of her wheelchair by June she will be with us. She was born in Peoria, IL December 6, 1946. LAUREN HINCE 18 of Chicago, Illinois, purchased a condo in the city this past year. She is newly engaged as of November and has also started school to become a certified court stenographer. I am living on my own and working as the lead teacher at a daycare center. I hope you are all enjoying the new year and working through all of 2023s exciting challenges! Lenore Ethel Kohl, age 90, of Ripon, WI, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 28, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Home of Todd '92 and Stacey Baker, 2671 South Acoma St, Denver, CO. All alumni, parents, and friends of Ripon College are invited to attend a Presidential Welcome Reception in your area to meet President Vickie Folse and hear from her about her vision for the future of the college. It is an enormous amount of fun! Looking forward to a 25 year class reunion and catching up in Ripon! Ripon News 62 In Memoriam R Connections is published twice annually by Ripon College, 300 Seward St., Ripon, WI 54971-0248. Dont attack our journalists. What changes in six months time these days, anyways? She is entering the last year of her twenties with a fur child, a coffee addiction, and a serious need for some tequila on the beach! January 25, 2023 (78 years old) View obituary. Make your hotel reservations soon so you dont miss out. The internet was invented by Xerox, as well (eat your heart out Al Gore.) James Justin West. Beverly "Sam" M Prescott-Warren. What a way to start 2023! I am also currently attending graduate school at Alverno College for a masters in school psychology. Here is what I have heard from our classmates: MARTY MARRIS 73: New Years greetings to all my classmates. She started as the chief financial officer more than four years ago, and most recently was the vice president chief financial officer. It will be available on Amazon and most online sellers. A recent article says that they are planning to start building in May this year and complete the project in March 2024. Trust, you had an enjoyable summer with family or friends and a special holiday season. We paid enough in tuition that we deserve that. Our Alma Mater is looking to break ground this spring on the first phase of their new strategic infrastructure plan, including upgrading and expanding Farr Hall, improving the residence halls, and building an on-campus stadium on Lower Sadoff. The Miami Dolphins captured the Super Bowl after an undefeated season. We are preparing to welcome all alumni to campus this summer for Alumni Weekend and especially the Class of 1963 for your 60th Reunion celebration (June 22-25). If youre not part of the Ripon College Class of 1993 Facebook page, please join! January 23, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. Room Blocks: No snow days at Riponthe professors were always able to make it to class, at least mine were.. Submitted by: Class Agents: Leah, Stephanie, and Zac. !, CANDI HUTCHISON 76: That was fun remembering Ripon wintersI am not sure if it was my first winter or all four, but being a PhyEd major, I remember trudging from the Tri Dorms through knee high snow drifts, along the back path, to the gym for 7:45 a.m. classes. Im hoping to see you all at our next Alumni Weekend, which will fall on June 22 through June 25. As you all have heard, the College recently announced the appointment of its first woman president, Dr. Victoria N. Folse. Would be awesome to see familiar faces just like last year! If you have never given, or have not given for a long time, this is the perfect time to donate. PETER TUZ 76 remembers having frozen hair for the first time in early 1973 as he dashed off to an early class. Even though Ive really strayed from the path I thought I would be on, I feel as if everything is going the way that it should be. I recently got my drivers license in the first week of November, and currently, I am going to apply to get a passport. I have also continued to work for Ripon Guardian Ambulance Service., SARAH WEBER 22: Im currently in my second semester of grad school at Marquette and have a 4.0, so Im trying to keep that up. Always social and friendly, Donald was a Mason and a Shriner and joined Ripon Kiwanis after moving here. February 11, 2023 (73 years old) View obituary. The next evening, we loved seeing Billy Crystal in his Broadway show, Mister Saturday Night, all in New York City. Ron was born in Fort Atkinson, WI . I just hit my one year there! HANNAH TETZLAFF 18 of Brandon, Wisconsin, has made a career transition after two years of working for a local newspaper post-graduation. Sandra Lee Mayberry. Its based on an awesome game and I promise you wont regret it., KELSI MORRIS 22: I am currently a graduate research assistant at Michigan State University, and I am pursuing a dual Ph.D. in human nutrition and environmental toxicology with a masters degree in epidemiology. Detailed information will be coming out in the next few months. He worked for one of the major local home builders until his retirement. There are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake (Book here) and at Cobblestone Suites in Ripon (Call 920.748.5500). Be sure to include a photo when possible. It is on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. She writes, We had a great turnout overall &theres lots of energy on campus surrounding RC Athletics, as well as with President Folse! The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was the nations most popular car. Virginia T. Swederske. Milwaukee offers the most frequent service. 175 N Douglas Street. By June 2024, when my program is complete, my dream of opening my very own bakery will soon be closer to a reality! Sign up today and receive email alerts when new. Were no longer in our early 20s, and were no longer brand new at this whole adulting thing. 6 8 p.m. // Informal Class Gathering Vines and Rushes Winery, Country Rd E, Ripon, Saturday, June 24 In her spare time she works on illustrations for her first childrens book. Obituary Susan Mary (Smith) Amacher of Lake Shore/Nisswa, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 3, 2020, in Hospice care. M&Ms Tacos . At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and economics. Your contributions mean everything to this college. If you have any ideas or suggestions for our reunion, dont hesitate to reach out to a Class Agent at any time! Im currently working on the paperwork to make this dream become a reality., SAMMI SCHAEFER 22: After graduation, I moved to Madison, WI, and I am currently sharing an apartment with fellow Ripon alum KATY DANO 22! Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He was 36. AYSON 22: I am currently taking my CBEST Exams in California to become a substitute teacher, while also working to save money to head back to grad school at CSU Fullerton to pursue a masters in administration. I have achieved a mentorship with one of my professors in information literacy where I am doing research on how best to teach students how to access the library. If I am ever in your area, drop me a note . The weekend schedule of events is being finalized, but here are the details for the Class of 2018 specific events: Friday, June 23 Makes you think., JAMES MADDISON 89: I dunno. BEN VORPAHL 17 of Portage, Wisconsin, has joined the Seubert Family Dentistry Team in Portage, Wisconsin. Have the latest local news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates. 2023. There was an error processing your request. 2023 | 300 W. Seward St, PO Box 248 Ripon, WI 54971-0248 | (920) 748-8709 Details about the Inauguration Ceremony on Saturday, April 22, can be found at the same link. She raised funds for framed replicas of famous paintings and found willing volunteers to present a new piece to each class every month. EMILY STANCZAK 18 of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recently engaged. I have been doing all of this while settling into my new apartment in West Allis., KATY DANO 22: Since graduation, I have been working for Photography To Profits. She sounds and laughs the same and what fun it is talking with a Duffie girl a bit older than I am!, As for me (BARBARA KRIEPS LASKIN 61): Every Thanksgiving, my daughter, Amy, and I do something special for that week. . Our liberal arts curriculum and residential campus create an intimate learning. Ripon College is not the only place where we see change. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. He visited more than 80 countries, 70 of them with his wife. Stay tuned for more information. If you have not made reservations in the Ripon area for the weekend, I suggest you do so sooner than later. In addition to my two years of experience as a tutor at Ripon College, I have my MN substitute teaching license. Donald was born in Toledo OH on March 31,1917. Towards the end of February I will be going with the Ray of Hope team to Uganda. Participation number is what we are going for, so please try and contribute something! Im also hoping to get a cat or two soon!, ZOE HAZEL 22: Since June, I have moved to Madison and now work in the marketing department at Duluth Trading Companys Headquarters. Celebrating all class years prior to 1973, this reunion includes beer and wine. While it is quite the change from engineering, shes super excited to help students match up with their own ideal careers! Finally, I want to again thank all of you who have supported the college through the Ripon Fund and #OneDayRally, as well as those who have made other provisions for supporting Ripon. . She is also busy with a lunch group and lots of game nights. EVANN MALTBY BALMES 61: As we age, we face so many losses, the use of our perfect joints, driving at night, wearing the cute shoes no longer, and sadly, losing our peers. The Class of 1963 Class Agent, WAYNE WOLFGRAM 63, has decided to step down as Class Agent following ten years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and serving international missions throughout the world. Thank you to all classmates who supported Ripon College financially this past fiscal year! P.S. I am currently working as an administrative assistant at a vocational rehabilitation office for the State of Missouri. In December, I received a job offer in Berlin, WI and moved back after a few short months out of state. I am sure they will hatch up on some more amazing events. His passion was sailboat racing on Lac LaBelle from the 1950s-1980s. SCOTT MATHOT 68 of Loudon, Tennessee, died September 9, 2022. Remember that many corporations match their employees charitable giving efforts. CARLOS RUIZ 98 joined the Ripon College Alumni Association Board of Directors! I plan to stay with the company and continue down the path to becoming a merchant. If nothing else, at least come for the free beer the College provides. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University in 1957 and completed post-graduate work at the University of Utah and the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Thank you, for whatever donation you can make. MCKENNA MEZA PHILLIPSEN 19 of Appleton, WI, writes, This January, I transitioned into a new position with ThedaCare as an RN Care Manager for the surgery optimization team! Hope to hear about lots of fun little gatherings. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 . A copy of the survey is included with this letter. I live on one of Minnesotas 10,000 lakes just west of the Twin Cities. Thanks to everyone who participated in #OneDayRally this past fiscal year. Hoping this email finds you in good spirits and forging an exciting, adulting path. I will be attending UW Madison in the fall to start in the chemistry Ph.D. program., LILLIAN KOPPLIN 22: After receiving a job offer in April and starting in June, I have since been employed by the Wisconsin Center District as a sales operations specialist on their primary sales team for the Wisconsin Center, the Miller High Life Theatre, and the UW-M Panther Arena. Yes, we got married on winter break senior year. SONJA BRUEGGEMANN 22: Upon graduating in May, I immediately started working at my current job as a child welfare case manager through Childrens Wisconsin Hospital community services. Their photo hung on the wall above the table where they ate lunch at Seasons Coffee Shop every weekday for many months. However, adulting can sometimes be boring so we hope this brief update spices up your day. But this difference would indicate an average increase of more than 4.6% per year ($1 in 1986 tuition is worth about $5.09 now)., TED HARWOOD 89 (via MARC HEALY 89):Try adding some gin and lime. That means the dinner on Saturday night will be more of a party than a ceremony. I am also getting married later this year., BAILEY ZANCK 22: Since graduating Ive been working as the event coordinator for a business called The Soap Opera on State Street in Madison. A classmate or two from Hawaii spent the season in shock. She is almost done with her PhD program and hopes to publish a paper soon. There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, Apr. Join us for our 40th Class Reunion On-campus lodging will open up in April, and will have plenty of capacity in Tri-Dorms and Bovay Hall. She and PAYTON BLESSING 19 are planning a trip in April to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago. I am happy to report that there is news this time. It is located in La Masia. Take a moment and check out the following stories: Ripon College Announces First Phase of $35M Strategic Infrastructure Plan. Im sort of a 72 and 73 class individual, perhaps one reason why I havent been that active, nor well associated with other 73 folks. On the personal front, I am retiring from full-time work on January 27. This past Thanksgiving, we went to Iceland. My health is good which allows us to travel and spend a lot of time in activities with our grandkids., TIM BURR 61: I recently learned that AKI TOMITA 61 passed awaylast month, I think. He then founded his own Tree N Turf Services in 1976 and founded or acquired multiple other businesses in Kandiyohi County. So of course they serve their guests up these drinks with still water instead of tonic unknowingly. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. KAY LULING SENGLAUB 16 took third again at the Mid-America Championships in November. Obituary JANESVILLE--- Anthony J. She went on to own the Ripon Thrift Store during the 1970s, where she enjoyed acquiring old furniture to repurpose and sell. :), TYLER BENISH 22: Since I graduated from college this past year, I have been working full-time as a real estate appraiser. Find advice & support. You all should have received an email recently from the Center for Career and Professional Development about a brief graduation survey. I ended the fall semester with a 4.00 GPA. Please update any personal, life, career, and/or address info at: Update Contact Info | Ripon College. Since living here I have taken a job as a graduate research specialist in the Main Library, where I assist undergrads with research projects and questions about the library. I also write grants virtually for the Bayonne Youth Center in New Jersey and for Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan. We look forward to your participation! LANE BARNES 19 of Clovis, CA, writes, Traveling back and forth overseas playing American Football in Germany., CORAL EAKINS 19 of Boston, MA, writes, At the beginning of March I will be going to Purser Training in Atlanta for a week, and once I graduate I will be pursuing my new role as the Lead Flight Attendant on international flights! JOSH SCHUBRING 18 of Appleton, Wisconsin, is newly engaged to Emily Hardin. Like spring, our alma mater in the middle of Wisconsins prairie is also beginning to bud and grow with new life. She still works at Chicago Debates and spends her free time volunteering with Chicago Cleanup Club and attending weekly trivia competitions. Heidel House (Green Lake) Book online atchoicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1 HUGH WHIPPLE 76 is already looking forward to our 50th Reunion in 2026! We would first like to reintroduce ourselves as your 2022 Class Agents. We couldnt be more thrilled!, Submitted by: Class Agents: Kristen Rasmussen Olsen and Peter Hintz. Jack Powers, Professor of Chemistry from 1957-1969, passed away on October 28, 2022. He was born June 29, 1912 in. Donalds family expresses their deepest appreciation for the staff of Prairie Place Assisted Living facility and the Hospice Hope of SSM Health for the loving care and attention they provided for Donald over the last seventeen months. BROOKLYN HOGAN 22 is working at Dodge County and going to pursue a masters in social work. JOSH BOHNEN 98: After making it through the pandemic and getting laid off during the first six months, I work as a supervisor for Atkore in Harvey, IL overseeing their slitting dept on third shift., KRISTIN DODDS 98 participated in the Womens Basketball AlumniGame on February 11. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Ripon. Janice and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on December 23. Ripon. In the past year, there has been a large wave of immigrants coming into the US and I have noticed the great need they have for learning a new language, English. For our 50th, we are hoping for at least 50% participation. Although we are still living in the winter cold here in the midwest, warmer days will be here before we know it. Dont spam us. After three and a half years, she is SO excited to have her nights and weekends no longer filled with classes, homework, and projects. JoAnn Wickstrom of Newton, Kansas, died on November 17, 2022 at age 89. My wedding date is June 15, 2024. So one weekend some guests arrive and my parents offer them a cocktail, and gin and tonics was kind of the house drink back then. Mitch & Marcs Tacos. She managed to adopt the first cat she did surgery on and named her Pepita, perform a standing exploratory surgery in a cow, advocate for grass-based livestock as a climate solution, and support her partner, PAUL MEUER 13, in his transition to a new job at Tall Pines Conservancy. Cobblestone Suites (Ripon) Book by calling 920.748.5500, Submitted by: Class Agents: Mitch Rosin and Nikki Zens Linberg. Were always looking for alumni news and sightings! It is a series of fast moving and informative historical fiction novels describing the combat experiences and exploits of protagonist Jean-Paul Debert. Check online for more details. Heidel House (Green Lake) Book online here JOE SANDRIN 73: Good Day Planning to attend the reunion with my wife, at least for the dinner, pending a look at the full itinerary for the weekend. It was a memorable afternoon, and he was a memorable person. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. If youre planning on off-campus lodging, there are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake (choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1), and at Cobblestone Suites in Ripon (920-748-5500). Tags Her parents were Gladys and Herman Smith. Jo married Ralph Wickstrom in 1957. Its very exciting!!!! Petersdaughters husband had a two-year work transfer there that has turned into five years plus due to COVID. To catch up with classmates and other alumni I dont see very often. All of that plus a lot of uncompleted tasks around the house after spending 12 years in Saudi Arabia and one year of health recovery. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. I hope you call, or text if you are in town. He always thanked me by sending boxes of Japanese wafers/crackers (which I didnt really care, for but didnt have the heart to tell him). Cobblestone Suites (Ripon) Book by calling 920.748.5500 Aside from that, we welcomed our third grandchild in November, bringing the total to three precious little ones. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. This is a great opportunity to visit with Vickie and other alumni and parents as she provides initial remarks about her vision for the future of the College and answers questions. FRED ROGUSKE 64 of New London, Minnesota, died November 26, 2022. The first PC was made (by Xerox), as was the first cell phone. Error! Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Jr. and Ethel Decker; husband, Jackson Kohl; daughter, Kathleen Kohl; sister-in-law, Althea Decker; and several aunts, uncles and siblings. Luckily, it will be warm by our next Alumni Weekend, which takes place June 22 through 25. Do any of you still participate in your sorority for fraternity activities? I stopped working in late 2020 and have been enjoying travel and relaxation since. There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, April20-23, to celebrate Ripons 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. He has surviving relatives in the Iowa City, IA area including niece Lisa Lynes (Erick) and nephew Robert Stewart (Rachelle) and his grand nephew and nieces: Victor Bruno, Sarah, Natalie, and Evelyn Stewart. I confessed to my crime, but since they couldnt pin a motive on me my case was dismissed. Director of Constituent Engagement We would love to hear from you! Make sure you keep your contact information updated so you dont miss any Ripon news. We have a Mediterranean cruise on the agenda for April. Also, if you wish to submit any photos for inclusion in the memory book, whether from your time at Ripon or any time since, please mail them to, Heidel House (Green Lake) Book online at, r class activities on Friday night at the home of. Now a Florida resident. January 22, 2023 (95 years old) View obituary. We look forward to your participation! Submitted by: Class Agent: Barbara Krieps Laskin. GARY LEDERER 72 and I look forward to hosting a reception for College President Vickie Folse on February 16th in our home. If you have never given, or have not given for a long time, this is the perfect time to donate. Ripon College prepares students of diverse interests for lives of productive, socially responsible citizenship. P.S. I am hoping many of you will be in attendance. Knuth Brewing Company has recently purchased a renovated building right across the street from their current location and plans on moving all of their operations once it is completed. She would take samples of peas and corn to advise the corporation of when crops were ready to be harvested. JEANNA SPERBER MATUSZAK 08 was recently promoted to Vice President, Human Resources at Limitless Possibilities LLC in Appleton. Just hang around and sell tacos to people and befriend cool peeps. Now, beginning with Ripon. To stroll the campus and see what changes have been made (and what is still the same). I am sure that everyone likes to hear what their classmates are still up to. KRISTIN KOHLES JANSSEN 82: We downsized and moved in August to a ranch style home. June 22 June 25. He also served with the Kiwanis Club. It was a great way to end 2022 and ring in 2023!. After graduation, I spent the summer in my hometown (West Allis, WI) teaching high schoolers how to stage manage productions. More information about the event and activities occurring during Alumni Weekend will be available at Ripon.edu in the upcoming months. Information about our College and our class can be found here and additional information about our 55th Class Reunion will be here, as well. Speaking of things to look forward to, we hope to see you at our 5th Reunion during Alumni Weekend (June 22-25). At first, I wondered why they were clustered next to the fence interacting with the tourists. Shamsher Singh Hehar. If youre planning on off-campus lodging, there are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake, and at Cobblestone Suites in Ripon (920-748-5500). Newspaper. Richard Nixon was re-inaugurated, soon on his way out. Alex is at Exact Science and Samantha is spending time at home with their son, James. But perhaps the highlight of the trip was staying in the Bubble Hotel, which is literally a transparent plastic tent in the middle of the forest so that you can see the northern lights. If you have not already done so, mark your calendars for June 22-25, 2023. We are planning our retirement now with trips planned this year to Kearney, NE in March for the Sandhill Crane Migration, Washington, D.C. in April for Cherry Blossoms, Madeline Island, WI in June where Janice will be in a quilting class and we will be staying in our RoadTrek Sprinter RV. He attended Ripon, before joining the Army National Guard. Last summer we flew to CO to spend some time with our son (single) before driving with him to the Black Hills to join the family from Iowa as a celebration of our 55th wedding anniversary. SARA DRIEBEL 16 recently passed her exam to become a SHRM Certified Professional for her HR job during the week and is still loving teaching kiddos on the weekends at the zoo. During the 1960s he helped oversee the final stages of construction of a set of bottle manufacturing machines in Bologna, Italy. Submitted by: Class Agent: Jean Kirkpatrick Lederer. Ill open a taco stand. As many of you see on Facebook, pre-pandemic travel is slowly returning to my life, although all of it is domestic these days. There are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake (, More information about the event and activities occurring during Alumni Weekend will be available at Ripon.edu in the upcoming months. There are no trees and a lot of people. Ive always been passionate about advocating and supporting my community and our needs, which is why Im working on creating a tutoring center. BEN VALDEZ-HEMPEL 17 of Washington, D.C., would like to report everything is the same. On December 27, 1950, she married Jackson Kohl in Ripon. Heidel House (Green Lake) Book online at choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1 Sense of timing is important as they are expecting their second child in May 2023 We will ski in February. Periodically a representative from National ADPi visits me because I make a donation. Honorary Life Trustees, I have put a notice on the Class of 1974 Facebook page and written a note to, Even if you, a member of the Class of 1973, are not going to attend the reunion, I hope you will fill out the questionnaire for the Memory Book if you have not already done so. It is completely and utterly a product of grotesque partisan gerrymandering., LAURA WOLF STORZER 89: I have moved to North Naples, Florida. The first, Tortured Justice: Guantanamo, is soon to be published by Peppertree Press. He is survived by his son Robert and his wife Jeanne Williams, his grandchildren Phillip Amsden of Chicago, IL and Nalani Amsden of Kansas City, MO, and Phillips fianc Ashton MacGregor, also of Chicago, IL. For more details, you can check Ripon Press for the full articles and more updates regarding all things Ripon and surrounding areas. ripon college obituaries. In addition to her role as homemaker, Lenore had a wide variety of careers and leadership positions in Ripon. 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