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  • Obituary of Terry Frazee ’81

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    Terry Wayne Frazee, 81, of Spicer, passed away March 27, 2021 in Dundee, FL. He was born in April 1939 to Russell and Jeanette (Knudson) Frazee. After attending and graduating from Bird Island High School in 1957, Terry obtained degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College, South Dakota State University, and Mankato State University. Terry married Kathryn…

  • 1962 Gals Meet in San Francisco

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    pkauffma

    Five San Francisco Bay Area Gusties, class of 1962 gathered at the St. Francis Yacht Club to welcome visiting fellow classmate Audrey Kramer from Chanhassen, Minn. Pictured Left to right:  Judy Flom Shoemaker-Hill, Lonnie Olsen Pristavok, Karen Anderson, Joan Rahm Roy, Linda Johnson Blanding, Audrey Kylander Kramer.

  • Harold LeVander, Jr. ’62

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    pkauffma

    Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Harold P. LeVander Jr. ’62, a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Mr. LeVander celebrates many years’ experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As…

  • Jon Buss ’62

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    Jon Buss ’62 writes,”my granddaughter is graduating from High School in June and has been accepted at Gustavus. Out of 13 grandkids, Payton Buss is my only one to apply at Gustavus. I am proud of her!”

  • Newell Nelsen ’62

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Newell Nelsen ’62 is a retired ELCA Pastor in Greer, South Carolina. This is his 50th year of ordination. He was ordained at Christ Chapel on June 1st, 1966.

  • 1962 Wahlstrom Section 401 Reunion

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    pkauffma

    An historic reunion was held recently in St. Paul when 9 of the 12 classmates from Wahlstrom Hall’s 1958/59 Freshman Section 401 gathered for the first time in 58 years. Memories were shared, updates given and relationships renewed.  It was a very special time.   Pictured back row:  Annette Hoffman Olson, Janyce Helgeson Olson, Anne…

  • LORI LARSON ’78

    LORI LARSON ’78

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Looking for adventure, two Gusties got a surprise as well as they traveled to Cuba this past January 2016. They were assigned as roommates shortly before the trip and didn’t discover their Gustie connection until unpacking the very first night. They are even sorority sisters in Alpha Phi Rho. Karen Noren Talle ’62 hails from Denver,…

  • Rolf Nelson ’62

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    Erin Wilken

    Rolf Nelson ’62 and his wife Phoebe moved in December 2012 to Golden Valley, MN.

  • John Blair ’66

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    Erin Wilken

    John D. Blair ’66, married Grace Allison on March 5, 2011r in Lubbock, TX, where he is the Gracie G. and William B. Snyder Professor in Management in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. Grace moved from Dallas and is the host of her internet radio show “Be Your Own Superhero.” John’s…

  • Newell Nelsen ’62

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    Erin Wilken

    Greetings from retirement on Greenville South Carolina! More time with family and friends . . . we miss the snow and ice and cold . . . but, only for a few minutes of memory . . . Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Newell S. Nelsen 1962