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  • Gusties Gather – Dallas – Dec. 2

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    pkauffma

    On December 2, Gusties in the Dallas, TX area gathered at the home of Deborah Hanson McMurray ’75.  Pictured L to R:  Joe Huff ’18, Adam Vahl ’02, Bruce Johnson ’69, Carl Malmberg ’77, Deborah Hanson McMurray ’75 and Shawn Wescott ’08.

  • Thomas Koch ’69

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    Thomas Koch ’69 recently retired from his career as a trial attorney, and celebrated by hiking around Mont Blanc and a trip to New Zealand. He is busy with volunteer work, four terrific grandchildren and is looking forward to a mission trip to Guatemala.

  • Get to Know a Gustie: Jane Norman-Leitzman ’69

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    jalper

    Grad Year: 1969 Major: English Hometown: Minnetonka, MN Current City: St. Joseph, MN What is your first Gustavus memory?  Probably move-in time. Mr Knautz trying to teach us the Gustie rouser! What was your favorite class and/or professor and why? Esby, Dr. Alexis, Dr Suderman, Larry Owen, Dr. Clark. What do you miss most about your…

  • Lynn (Sundquist) Fox ’69

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    Gustavus Alumni

    After 45 years of nursing and teaching nursing, I am developing my artistic side by making lampworked glass beads and designing fine silver and copper jewelry. My husband Bob Starck, who makes walking sticks, and I had our first outdoor display at the Desert Botanical Garden.

  • Neil Fenske ’69

    Neil Fenske ’69

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Neil Fenske ’69, Professor and Chair of the USF Health Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery in recognition for his “Outstanding Leadership, Dedication and Extraordinary Contribution to the FSDDS and the Dermatology Profession in Florida.”

  • Gregory Benson ’69

    Gregory Benson ’69

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    Gregory Benson ’69 writes, “Still living in Scandia with my wife, Mary; going on 47 years. 2 sons and 3 grandkids living nearby and one son in Tampa, Florida, they are expecting their first child in April. I have been retired from banking for 9 years but stay very busy working on a few profit…

  • Diane Sather Gramstad ’69

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Diane Sather Gramstad ’69 writes: “We continue to enjoy the lake life in Alexandria and have had some wonderful adventures this year in Norway and Iceland. In 2016 we will add grandchild #11, spend the winter in Palm Springs, and attend a dear friend’s wedding in Cuernavaca, Mexico, as well as …..tbd……”

  • Walt Awada ’68

    Walt Awada ’68

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Gustie Phi Alphs gathered to celebrate the induction of Walt Awada ’68 into the Humboldt Hall of Fame. Pictured with Walt (front center) are (from left) Jay Fogelberg ’67, Dave Showalter ’69, Alan Dale ’67, Rube Kompelien ’68, Rick Rosen ’68, Bob Appleton ’67, John Ahlstrom ’68, Bobby Wright ’69, Dana Marcelius ’68, Stan Amidon ’69, Bruce…

  • Steven L. Nelson ’69

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    Gustavus Alumni

    In Memoriam… Steven L. Nelson ’69, Golden Valley, MN on April 20, 2014.Steve practiced for 30 years at NorthPoint Heathcare Center in Minneapolis, serving as a dentist, mentor, and department chair. Upon retirement, he worked at the U of M Dental School as an adjunct professor supervising students. Steve is survived by his wife, Janet…

  • David J Benson ’69

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    Gustavus Alumni

    An update from David J Benson ’69: Still in Colorado and live part of the time in Frisco in the middle of ski country at 9,100 feet. 280+ inches of powder so far this year. The road bike logs thousands of miles up here in the summer. Helped Annie Lundholm/LIeben’s son get started with skiing…