Alumni Blog

Tag: 1982

  • Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

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    Erin Wilken

    Anna Mae Backlund Peterson, Class of 1949, passed away on April 8th, 2013. Her obituary appeared in the April 10th Minneapolis Star Tribune. She served on the Alumni Board for several years. Family members who also attended Gustavus are: Emily Louise Backlund Cole ’57 – Music (organ) Jane Ellen Peterson Holmquist ’73  – Biology Ann…

  • Gusties Gather in Phoenix

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    Megan Myhre

      A very successful event was held in Phoenix, AZ where over 40 Gusties from the area gathered for a social and to talk about their experiences with Teaching and Learning. Pictured is: Molly Weber ’12 President Jack Ohle Heidi Rossow ’12 Brad Somero ’83, 1983 class president Berney Streed ’82, Phoenix chapter president

  • Jodie Boulet-Daughters ’82

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    Erin Wilken

    In April of this year I published a children’s book about my first dog, Mambo. The book title is – Mambo’s Tail: A dog’s journey of discovery about all the things his tail can do. www.mambostail.com

  • Laura Kuehn Richard ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    Laura Kuehn Richard ’83 – Died April 27, 2012 in Santa Fe NM as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 6. She is survived by her mother, twin sister, and her husband Paul ’82 who lives in Taos, NM.

  • Leslee Jackels Jaeger ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    Jeff ’82 and Leslee Jaeger ’83 have traveled to Haiti to perform medical mission work for the past 5 years. This year they brought their son Cameron ’13 who helped Jeff with dentistry while Leslee performed gyn surgery.

  • Bend in the River Big Band

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    Erin Wilken

    Bend in the River Big Band (www.BRBB.org), under the direction of Bob Hallquist, is having a party for the release of their 3rd CD on Thursday, March 31, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Wabasha Street Caves. (www.wabashastreetcaves.com) The band members are primarily Gustavus Adolphus College alumni that played under the direction of Dr.…

  • Steve Heitzeg ’82

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    Erin Wilken

    I’m a Friend of Music at Gustavus In support of the new Friends of Music network at Gustavus this fall, I just wanted to say a few words about the importance of Gustavus having a vibrant music and arts community. The name Gustavus Adolphus College has always been synonymous with music excellence, and my hope…

  • Jaeger Gusties Gather at Wedding

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    Erin Wilken

    A recent wedding attracted a large group of Gustie alumni. Front row, from left: Kevin Jaeger (father of the Bride),’78; Kirk Jaeger, ’78; Dwight Jaeger, ’53; Audrey Anderson Jaeger, ’55; Mary Jaeger, ’82; Patti Lund Jaeger, ’78; Leslee Jackels Jaeger, ’83; Cameron Jaeger, 2013; Pat Jaeger Banitt, x56; Elizabeth Hultberg Jaeger, ’85 Back row, from…

  • Lisa Heldke 1982

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    Erin Wilken

    Some time after winning a distinguished teaching award, Lisa went on to be a finalist in the True Value Hardware DIY home blooper contest! Talk about status…. If you are reading this before December 5, 2009, you can still vote for her entry and put her over the top! http://www.startrightstarthere.com/contest_viewEntry.aspx?entrantId=263