1930s
Enid (Staker) Burkhart, 2-yr. ’34, was selected as Parade Grand Marshall for the July 2008 celebration of the 125th anniversary of Woodward. At 94, she has lived in or near the town for three-fourths of its existence.
1940s
Helen (Wagoner) Shepard, BA ’42, is an active volunteer and lifetime member of the Pentacle Theatre in Salem OR.
1950s
Merle Dickinson, BA ’50, MA ’70, is retired. He was vice president of finance for Goodwill Industries in Sioux City from 1979 to 1992 and director of Dickinson Tours from 1994 to 2001. He now gives musical programs with his wife, Phyllis (BA ’49).
Patricia DeKoster Echelberger, BA ’50, is retired. She is active as a Girl Scout leader and in church activities in Grand Prairie TX.
Shirley (Soeth) Pfeifer, BA ’51, was named the Retired Art Teacher of the Year by the Art Educators of Iowa at their annual meeting in March 2008. She lives in Washington.
Nadine Suck Wright, BA ’51, retired after 25 years of teaching music and 40 years of teaching private piano lessons. She has been active with all ages of choirs at her church.
Betty (Southern) Atwood, 2-yr ’52, BA ’52, MA ’57, retired from Heartland Area Education Association in 1988. She is active in Phi Delta Kappa of Des Moines, a retired teacher’s group, and Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teacher Society.
Mary (Stout) Stierwalt, 2-yr. ’52, received the 2008 Chariton Chamber Citizen of the Year award at their annual meeting. She is owner and operator of Family Shoe in Chariton.
George Garver, BA ’55, is mayor of Georgetown TX, a city of 50,000 near Austin.
Mary Beth Kourey, 2 yr. ’56, retired after 35 years of teaching. She is one of six consecutive generations in her family to teach in Iowa.
Leland Thomson, BA ’56, MA ’59, plays in the UNI New Horizons Band. In his retirement, he enjoys UNI music and athletic events.
Roger Burkhart, BA ’59, was selected Outstanding Alumnus in the category of Academics for Woodward-Granger High School as part of the July 2008 celebration of Woodward’s 125th anniversary. He lives in Gaithersburg MD.
Arland Waters, BA ’59, and his wife Carol Waters BA ’60 will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in July 2009.
1960s
Roland Harklau, BA ’60, is a retired teacher and coach. He lives in Sac City.
Paul Jones, BA ’62, operates the water plant at McMurdo Station Antarctica.
Gary Miller, BA ’63, retired from teaching mathematics at Moraine Park Technical College. He lives in Fond Du Lac WI.
David Montz, BA ’63, sold his company and retired. He lives in Pinos Altos NM.
Bonita Dostal-Neff, BA ’64, MA ’66, received recognition for her co-edited theory book “Public Relations: From Theory to Practice” by the PR Division of the National Communication Association. She was also elected co-vice chairman of the Lakeshore Public Television and Radio Board of Directors.
Richard Rishc, BA ’65, retired from Lazyboy Furniture in 2005. He has published five novels and recently signed a seven-year contract with a publisher for his 29 chapter novel “So Help Me God” about crooked lawyers.
Paul Heuer, BA ’65, MA ’69, started and ran a greenhouse/garden center for 31 years. He now works in customer service for a large company. He lives in Calamus.
Paul Fitzgerald, BA ’67, is vice president-community development at Titonka Savings Bank in Forest City.
Mark Gibson, BA ’67, retired from the Dubuque County Highway Department in 2007. He is planning a motorcycle trip to Ireland.
Edward Schmitt, BA ’67, recently retired from his position as superintendant in Portland OR, a position he held for 27 years.
Dennis Dake, MA ’69, retired as a professor emeritus from the faculty of Iowa State University after 36 years of tenure in the ISU Department of Art and Design. He received an Award of Faculty Excellence from the Board of Regents of the State of Iowa. He lives in Ames.
Diane Cox Glass, BA ’69, received a certificate in spiritual devotion in December 2008. She lives in Carlisle.
Carol (Cox) Payne, BA ’69, MA ’75, retired from teaching. She taught in Cedar Falls, Waverly, Shell Rock, Muscatine, Ankeny and Ames.
1970s
Terry (Ross) Dutcher, BA ’70, MA ’73, is the media specialist at Washington and Lee High Schools in Montross VA. She is also an instructor in the Career Switcher program for the Virginia Community College System.
Douglas Genschmer, BA ’70, is active in the Pearson Lakes Art Center in Okoboji. He retired in 2004 and returned to Iowa after teaching for 26 years in California.
Michael Williams, BA ’70, retired after 38 years of teaching science in Keota. He was also active as a coach and driver’s education instructor. He was a member of the advisory committee to the dean of the College of Natural Sciences at UNI.
Janice Wilson, BA ’70, retired after 37 years of teaching junior high English at Central Community School in Elkader. She lives in Manchester.
William Desmarais, BA ’72, MA ’85, retired after 36 years of teaching environmental and earth sciences at Cedar Rapids Schools.
James Westpfahl, BA ’72, has taught industrial technology for the Sioux City Community School District for 36 years.
Charles Dutcher, BA ’73, teaches industrial technology at Washington and Lee High School in Montross VA.
Laura Noehl Schmitz, BA ’73, has been teaching 3rd grade at Immaculate Conception School in Charles City for 36 years.
Beth (Dunkel) Westpfahl, BA ’73, is an assistant professor of mathematics at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City.
Molly (Murphy) Iovino, BA ’75, is the member relations director at Quality Checked Dairies. She lives in Burr Ridge IL.
David Poggenklass, BA ’75, retired from teaching at Guttenberg Schools. He taught music for 33 years.
Randy Krejci, BA ’76, MA ’83, has been principal of Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids for 11 years.
Gary Telford, BA ’76, was named Iowa’s Fine Arts Administrator of the Year from the Iowa High School Speech Association. He lives in Ankeny.
Rosemarie (Keller) Skaine, MA ’77, published her 11th book, “Women of Afghanistan in the Post-Taliban Era”. She will be inducted in to the Grand Island NE Senior High Hall of Honor in 2009. She lives in Cedar Falls.
Gary Curtis, MA ’78, retired from his position as a guidance counselor at Mid-Prairie Middle School. He drives the courtesy shuttle for Iowa City Toyota.
Kim (Halligan) Langholz, BA ’79, joined Nestle Purina PTC as a staff veterinarian. She lives in St. Joseph MO.
1980s
Philip Buchanan, BA ’82, is the production supervisor at Derse Inc. in Chicago IL.
Matthew Dacres, BA ’85, is a claims representative at EMC Insurance. He lives in Sioux City.
Debra (Deitering) Maddox, BA ’85, teaches public speaking at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville NC. She also owns a ghost tour business.
Jacque (Hoth) Mohs, BA ’86, is vice president-retirement and investor services at Principal Life Insurance Company. She lives in Winterset.
Steven Bahlmann, BA ’87, is CEO for the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy in Hilton Head Island SC.
Todd Meyer, BA ’87, is superintendent of the Jackson County Central School District in Jackson MN.
Kathy (Siemsen) Minde, BA ’87, has worked for Lenox International Inc. for 30 years. She was promoted to Director-State and Local Tax in January 2008. She lives in Richardson TX.
1990s
Matthew Engle, BA ’90, is senior vice president, accounting and finance and chief accounting officer of Grubb & Ellis Company. He lives in Coto De Casa CA.
Ellen Barth Habel, BA ’90, is assistant city administrator in Coralville. She served as the city’s public information officer during the floods of 2008. She was named to the top 25 most influential people list by the Corridor Business Journal.
Sherri (Van Wyhe) Hotzler, BA ’90, is CEO of Vantec, Inc. She lives in Webster City.
Jon Shepherd, BA ’90, is a partner at Alston & Bird LLP in Dallas TX. He was named one of the best lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine in 2007 and 2008, as well as a Texas Super Lawyer.
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Craig Cronbaugh, BA ’95, is director of the Legislative Information Office at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. He has written a book titled “Reaching for a Star” about his life, musical career and friendship with singer Frankie Laine.
Jeffry Klein, BS ’95, is a supply management specialist - buyer for John Deere Service Parts Operations. He lives in Cedar Falls.
Erik Nieuwenhuis, BA ’95 , is a physical therapist at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City. He and his wife, Jenilyn, adopted a daughter, Abbigail, in May 2008.
Jane Vogler, BA ’95, is currently pursuing a PhD in educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin.
Melissa (Seible) Klein, BA ’96 , is a special needs counselor at Hawkeye Community College. She lives in Cedar Falls.
Kelli (Townsley) Olson, BA ’96, is a learning and development consultant for Wells Fargo Regional Banking. She lives in Adel.
John Ouart, BA ’96, is a graphic artist and web designer for Iowa State University. He recently started a custom auto detailing and accessories shop in Ankeny.
Brian Dutler, BA ’97, is general manager at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont IL. He serves as regional manager for six other golf properties for Eagle Golf.
Kaia (Thiese) Dutler, BA ’97, is aquatic program coordinator for the Bolingbrook (IL) Park District.
J. Royce Richtner, BA ’97, is an assistant professor of business law at Drake University.
Elizabeth Fank, BA ’98 , graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s of Science degree in curriculum and instruction with special emphasis in English as a second language.
B.J. Miller, BA ’98, was elected a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines. He practices in the firm’s business division.
Justin Dams, BA ’99, is vice president, financial advisor for MEMBERS Financial Services at Veridian Credit Union. He lives in Cedar Falls.
Megan (Schmidt) Farnsworth, BA ’99, was recently certified as a neuroscience registered nurse. She works at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
2000s
Lori Covington, BS ’00, MS ’02, is director of radiologic technology at San Diego Mesa College. She lives in San Diego CA.
Scott Mikkelsen, BA ’00, joined the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is an associate of the Davis Law Firm Business Division.
Jill (Westpfahl) Ehlts, BA ’01, is a first-grade teacher for St. Pius X School in Cedar Rapids.
TJ Lucero, BA ’01, works at the John Deere European Office in Mannheim, Germany.
Jeremy Beyer, BA ’02, is a metering analyst for Mid American Energy. He lives in Ankeny.
Melissa (Bradley) Beyer, BA ’02 , is an associate veterinarian at South Des Moines Veterinary Center.
Stephanie Gilbert, BA ’02, earned a masters of science degree with a specialization in curriculum and instruction from the University of Huston-Clear Lake.
Kole Petersen, BA ’02, is a senior retirement specialist for Principal Financial Group. He lives in Waukee.
Angela (Hinderaker) Van Kley, BA ’02, teaches K-1 at Shell Rock Elementary School.
Neil Lawrence Griffin, MA ’03, is director of distance learning at Spartanburg Community College in Spartanburg SC.
Kevin Reiter, BA ’03, is the product specialist for Geonetric in Cedar Rapids.
Joshua Van Kley, BA ’03, works for Cambrex Pharmaceuticals as a business
development specialist. He lives in Waverly.
Atumn Visser, BA ’03, graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in May 2008. She was admitted to the California bar in July 2008. She lives in Canoga Park CA.
Alex Abram, BA ’04, works for Gavilion in Omaha NE.
Steve Hanson, BA ’04, is marketing and business development manager at NEIT in Monona.
Benjamin Matthies, BA ’04 , teaches in an at-risk program at Ames High School. He also teaches at Sylan Learning Center in Ames and Des Moines Area Community College in Boone.
Jessica (Jobe) Pienkos, BA ’04 , is a buyer for Naturalizer Concept stores. She is earning her MBA at the University of St. Louis.
Sara Schmidt, BA ’04, is Western regional car dealer specialist for The Ashland Corporation - Valvoline. She received the 2008 Valvoline Excellence Award after one year with the company. She lives in Thronton CO.
Heather Seevell, BA ’04, is marketing manager and event planner for Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa. She lives in Janesville.
Caroline (McSorley) Simons, BA ’04, works at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, NE as a horticulturist. She lives in Council Bluffs.
Trisha Westpfahl, BA ’04, is a special education teacher for EN Swett Elementary in South Sioux City NE.
Robert Barber, BA, ’07 is a research biologist for Varied Industries Corporation in Mason City.
Matt Bernard, BA ’07, is a general manager with Fastenal Company. He lives in Omaha NE.
Matt Bernard, BA ’07, is operations manager at Target Distribution in Topeka, KS.
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Nadia Bocharova, MA ’07, is a sales consultant for Alex Terp LLC in Moscow Russia.
’07 Marc Cabrera, BA ’07, is a trade sales representative with the Pella Corporation in Minneapolis MN.
Jillian Cosgrove, BA ’07, is a product developer at Under Armour at Baltimore MD.
Kristin Jacobs, BA ’07, is employed with Enterprise in Apple Valley MN.
Matthew Timmerman, BA ’07, is the catering manager for Sodexo. He lives in Des Moines.
Danielle Dilger, BA ’08, is a retail sales representative at the Hershey Company in Gurnee IL.
Matthew Giese, BA ’08, is an estimator/project manager for Giese Companies in Dubuque.
Nathan Heying, BA ’08, works for Genesys in Kansas City.
Kathleen Klier, BA ’08, is a consumer safety officer/investigator for the US Food and Drug Administration. She lives in Des Moines.
Laura Michaelsen, BA ’08, is a senior human resources coordinator for AEGON Financial Park in Cedar Rapids.
Lea Schellhorn, BA ’08, is assitant environmental business manager for the Iowa Waste Reduction Center in Cedar Falls.
Matthew Sieren, BA ’08, is executive administrative assistant at Iowa Public Radio.
Weddings
Vicki Winter Novak BA ’93 married Greg Novak.
Jenny Gruhn Starks BA ’99 married Travis Starks.
Amber Brown Wernimont BA ’99 married Brian Wernimont.
Annie Schaefer Lucero BA ’01 married TJ Lucero BA ’01.
Kole Petersen BA ’02 married Molly Nelson Petersen.
Terry Brannon Bohr BA ’03 married Richard Bohr.
Laura Forrester Bunner BA ’03 married Donald Brunner.
Lisa Groth Switzer BA ’03 married Curtis Switzer BA ’03.
Stephanie Burr Boesen BA ’04 married Joshua Boesen BA ’02.
Mary Fosseen Brown BA ’04 married Sam Brown.
Marcy McCord Dailey BA ’06 married Taylor Dailey BA ’04.
Births
Lisa Drahos Frush BA ’94 & Travis Frush BA ’94, MA ’96, La Porte City, son Brandon and daughter Lauren born 3/27/2008.
Brian Hauser BA ’94 & Charmin Hauser, Lynnville, son Grant born 3/25/2008.
Beth Scherman Drees BA ’96 & Arlo Drees, Austin MN, son Reuben born 5/2008.
Melanie Clakr Brauer BA ’98 & Shawn Brauer, Waukee, son Devin born 7/10/2008.
Elizabeth Koch Hansen BA ’99 & Ryan Hansen, Macomb IL, daughter Sophie born 10/28/2008.
Nicole Tremel Juranek BA ’00, MA ’04 & Andrew Juranek, Omaha NE, son Oliver born 4/5/2008.
Melissa Bradley Beyer BA ’02 & Jeremy Beyer BA ’02, Ankeny, daughter Emily born 2/2/2008.
Alaina Shoopman Small BA ’02 & Adam Small BA ’02, Urbandale, son Noah born 9/21/2008.
Angela Hinderaker Van Kley BA ’02 & Joshua Van Kley BA ’03, Waverly, daughter Madalyn born 11/5/2007.
Terry Brannon Bohr BA ’03 & Richard Bohr, Rudd, son Collin born 2/18/2008.
Stacy Felderman Hirsch BA ’03 & Jim Hirsch, Dubuque, son Quintin born 11/9/2008.
Teresa Degroot List BA ’03 & Brian List BA ’02, Omaha NE, son Carter born 8/27/09.
Caroline McSoreley Simons BA ’04 & Tony Simons, Council Bluffs, daughter Annika born 12/4/2008.
Hannah Kollasch Saland BA ’05 & Curt Saland, McGregor, daughter Lydia born 4/26/2008.
Deaths
Frank Miller BA ’39, Prescott AZ, died 7/13/2008.
Frances Schultz Steel BA ’40, Vienna WV, died 11/14/2008.
Bruce McQuigg BA ’48, Bloomington IN, died 9/27/2008.
Vincent Lampe BA ’51, Kirksville MO, died 5/12/2008.
Beverly Bramblett Waggener BA ’52, Topeka KS, died 9/20/2008.
William Eckstein BA ’53, Silver Spring MD, died 7/23/2008.
William Mazula BA ’54, Deerfield Beach FL, died 1/21/2008.
Charles Anderson MA ’56, St. Paul MN, died 5/29/2008.
Ray Johnston BA ’59, MA ’64, Hedgesville WV, died 11/14/2008.
Eli Keeran MA ’60, Elma WA, died 5/16/2005.
Irving Young BA ’60, Council Bluffs, died 10/27/2008.
Leon Rudloff BA ’62, New Orleans LA, died 11/11/09.
Mary Ingvoldstad Walton BA ’63, Richland Center WI, died 9/3/2008.
Stephen France BA ’66, West Des Moines, died 11/5/2008.
David Deel MA ’69, Bassett VA, died 12/10/2008.
Kelly Beenen BA ’75, Belmond, died 10/30/2008.
Helen Krebs Miles 2 yr ’55, BA ’68, MA ’75, Waterloo, died 4/30/2008.
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and “Marriage.” Solt, who passed away in 2007, earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in 1941.
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