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  • Perry J. Schroeder ’70

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Perry Schroeder ’70 retired from Watonwan County in St. James, MN, after nearly 34 years. Perry and his wife Linda will be moving to Brunswick, Georgia soon.

  • Sarah Timmerman Jean-Pierre ’04

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    Erin Wilken

    Sarah Timmerman ’04 married her best friend, Garry Jean-Pierre, on June 1st, 2013 with 16 fellow Gusties in attendance! Pictured: Josh Timmerman ’14, Jane (Feddersen) Timmerman ’70, Jessica Timmerman ’16, Amanda Timmerman ’08, Sarah ‘Timmerman’ Jean-Pierre ’04, Dennis Timmerman ’71, Sandra Karow Timmerman ’74, Russ Timmerman ’76, Elizabeth (Andreson) Moe ’04, Jane (Stenehjem) Timmerman ’75, Andrea…

  • Rob Lunz ’70

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    Erin Wilken

    Four Gusties (l to r, Tad Marinac ’88 Minneapolis, Chris Halden ’78 Minneapolis, Rob Lunz ’70 Bloomington, and Lance Thorkelson ’73 Rochester) recently met at a Conference of the Appraisal Institute in St. Paul. All four have earned the MAI (Member, Appraisal Institute) designation for valuations of complex real estate interests.  

  • 1971 Mini Reunion

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    Megan Myhre

    A small group of Gusties from the early 1970s were able to catch up on campus! First Photo (from left to right): Kent Anderson ’71, Jim Lobdell ’71, Susan Kibler ’72 (skyping in), Dennis Timmerman ’71, Jane Feddersen Timmerman ’70, Janice Hartsook ’70       Second Photo (left to right): Janice Hartsook ’70, Dennis Timmerman ’71, Jane…

  • Berta Lanterman Landin ’70

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    Erin Wilken

    Berta Lanterman Landin ’70 lives in the Rocky Mountains in western Colorado. She is treasurer, records manager, one of the webmasters and a board member for Colorado Pug Rescue. For fun when she’s not working, Berta skis in the winter and does a little RV traveling in the summer.

  • Gusties Gather

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    Megan Myhre

    A cottage meeting was held at Brad Hanson’s ’76 on Wednesday, August 21. It was a fun gathering. Attendees are listed from left to right: Front Row:  Jacque Brunsberg ’81, Rad Royer ’77, Tina Wold Royer ’78, Susan Hanson, Craig Nelson ’70, Doug Scheunemann ’68 Back Row:  Brad Hanson ’76, Morgan Schlief ’78, Shannon Schlief,…

  • Jean Bjorling Young ’70

    Jean Bjorling Young ’70

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    Erin Wilken

    A group of 6 current Gustavus students visited and volunteered at the Saboba Medical Centre in Northern Ghana this January. The group traveled using contacts from Africa Partners Medical, a service organization founded at the Mayo Clinic. The medical director of the Saboba Center is a proud Gustie, Dr. Jean Young ’70. She came to…

  • Class of 1970 – 40-Year Reunion Celebration

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    Kathy Erlandsen

    A great time was had by those from the class of 1970 on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.  The day started casual in the Hospitality Tent reminiscing and getting reacquainted.  At the banquet, it was wonderful to see everyone and enjoy the quiet atmosphere with a great meal.

  • Jea Bjorling Young ’70

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    Erin Wilken

    We’re still here in northeastern Ghana, manning Saboba Medical Centre, an 80-bed, soon to be 100 – bed mission hospital where I am the only doctor. (Go to Saboba Medical Centre on Facebook or check out Saboba’s Hope on the Net.) Sorry I won’t be able to join all of you but I’ll be thinking…

  • Bonnie Weckworth Nelson ’70

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    Erin Wilken

    I am teaching second grade in Litchfield, MN. with fellow Gustie Kris Zemek. He was there when the tornado hit and we just talked about it at our faculty Christmas party. I hope to retire in 2 1/2 years. My husband works for Landwehr Construction in St. Cloud and was happy with his bid and…