Alumni Blog

Month: June 2013

  • Robert Ryan ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that Robert M. Ryan (Bob), a graduate of Gustavus Class of 1978, passed away at his home in Houston, TX on 6/22/2013. Attached is a photo of him and of him with his family.

  • Shawn Grygo ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Shawn Grygo ’09 will be attending the Hazelden Graduate School at the Hazelden Foundation in Center City, MN for a Masters in Addictions Studies Counseling full time beginning in September.

  • Matt Iverson ’01

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    Erin Wilken

    Matt Iverson ’01 was married on Saturday, June 1 to Kristine Kohorst (now Kristine Iverson).

  • A Memorial Day Gustie Gathering

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    Erin Wilken

    A Gustie gathering on Memorial Day weekend 2013. Pictured (with 8 future Gusties) are: Geoff Goodwin ’97 Alison Rucinski Goodwin ’97 Elaine Nelson Peik ’97 Mike Logan ’97 Jen Gallus ’97 Sarah Machel Beach ’97 Justin Peik ’97 Shannon Mitchell Schulz ’98 Wade Schulz ’98

  • LUND Family – 3 generations

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    Erin Wilken

    LUND Family – 3 generations celebrate milestones at Gustavus Mark A. Lund – class of 1983 – 30 year class reunion Sue C. Lund – class of 1953 – 60 year class reunion Adam A. Lund – class of 2013 – current graduation class!

  • Sandy Tandler ’63

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    Erin Wilken

    Sandy passed away just before her 50th class reunion, on May 25, 2013. Her husband, Bill, shared these wonderful photos with us.

  • Matt Swenson ’06

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    Erin Wilken

    Matt Swenson ’06 was promoted to serve as Press Secretary for Governor Mark Dayton.  

  • Dianne Johnson ’69

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    Erin Wilken

    Dianne K Johnson, ’69, and Gene Hallberg were married on March 27, 2013, in Park City, UT. Gene’s daughter, Melissa, was a 1996 graduate of GAC and grand daughter, Nicole Tetrault, graduated in 2011. Dianne’s parents, Edsel ’42 and Mignon Carter met at Gustavus and each of them had a parent who went to Gustavus…

  • Coach Gretchen Koehler and Amy Leclaire-Sachs ’86

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    Megan Myhre

    Coach Gretchen Koehler attended a graduation party for Amy Leclaire-Sachs’ daughter, Ellen (High School Graduation). Amy is Gustavus’ first All-American Volleyball player. Ellen will attend Augsburg College this fall and play volleyball there.

  • Chris Nelson ’02

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    Erin Wilken

    Recently, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, visited the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, D.C. where Chris Nelson ’02 is an employee. During her visit, Chris (standing on the left of the First Lady) was able to meet with her in recognition of his leadership efforts to streamline USDA operations that have contributed to over $800…