Loss of email

A couple of days ago (on August 26), I lost access to my email account. If anyone has emailed me recently, please accept my apologies for not answering promptly. I hope to have access restored soon.

Remember when?

Thanks to Jim Egeberg for this photograph. This is Mrs. Walker's 6th grade class of 1962-63. This was one of my most enjoyable years in school. She was instrumental in my decision to pursue a career in the teaching field. When we had our reunion in 2001 in honor of our 50th birthday, we invited her to come. However, as this letter indicates, she was unable to be attend. She was very special to many of us, and I'm sure you will agree after reading her letter.

Easier viewing

I just discovered that if you put the cursor on the picture, and left -click, you can enlarge the image.

"He touched a lot of lives."

That comment, "He touched a lot of lives," was heard quite often at Joe's funeral. Joe had a big heart, and always had time to talk with people and ask how things were going. He had great respect for everyone, and treated all with much dignity. He was quite active in the small community of Bruce. There were numerous pictures of him having a good time during their annual "Honey Days". One year, a float he and some friends had created was even named the most humorous (or some equivalent prize).

Thanks to all who expressed their condolences. Jean (McCone) Forsyth recognized our vulnerability when she said, "We just don't know how fragile life is sometimes."

Remembrances of Joe Jensen

These are some pictures of Joe from the 67-68 annual. The middle shot is from the championship game against Lincoln. Joe is #34 in the team photograph. If anyone has better pictures, you can email them to me and I can post them. Thanks to Lynne (Kamstra) for the kind and thoughtful suggestion to post these pictures.

On another sad note, how many had Mrs. Karon Schaack for English III and/or journalism? I think some of us even had her when we were sophomores in the old school. I seem to recall Bob Ishmael telling me at sophomore basketball practice once about a difference of opinion he had with her during class that resulted in Bob getting into some rather serious trouble. Her husband passed away this week also. More information can be found on this website: http://www.isburgfuneralchapels.com/

Freak accident takes life of classmate

In today's edition of the Brookings Register, there was a short obituary for Joe Jensen. He died in Medina, ND., yesterday (Aug. 17) No other information was given, but I heard he was welding on a bridge and fell. When I find out more details, I will post them.

Today's paper (Aug. 19) reports that as Joe was laying a tarp over recently-poured concrete on an Interstate 94 overpass near Medina, a freak gust of wind caught the tarp, knocking Joe through a wooden safety rail. He fell about 20 feet, landing on his head. Three other workers were also knocked into the rail, but were evidently not injured. OSHA is investigating. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Aug. 21 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bruce. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of service. Joe is survived by a brother Chris of Aurora, a sister Merry Gale Strenge of Clearbrook, MN, three nephews, and two nieces. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family. His on-line obituary can be viewed at http://rudesfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=341945

picture plea

There were some people from earlier classes at the VFW gathering. I would like to be able to share pictures of three of them with my older brother, but have none.

One is Georgia Wright's brother, Jim. He wore a wide-brimmed white hat, in case you don't know him but have a good shot. He and my brother spent a lot of time together in a band (Miltary Pickle?).

Also, there were Mitch and a woman named Sandy Frie.

It's no huge deal, but if you have a good shot of any of these folks, I could use one.

Thanks,

Beatty (Ed) Dimit

Saturday Night

Thanks to Mark for initiating the planning for the reunion. (Does anyone remember Guy O. Karnes saying, "We have to begin to commence"?) Mark had much help, especially from Barb (Hauff) Koenders. She did the correspondence, kept track of payments, and helped to organize the name tags and pictures. She was ably assisted by Nanette Schroeder, Sue (Cavanaugh) Ribstein, and Patty Vick. Mike Andersen supplied the sound system and the posters that you might notice in the background of some pictures. Vern Olson helped to locate some missing classmates. Thanks to all of them for setting up and providing a wonderful atmosphere. A big thank you to Mark's wife and daughter for taking care of the kitchen and cleaning up afterward. Unless anyone has more pictures or topics to be addressed, there likely will not be postings on a regular basis. If you have some ideas for publication on here, do not be afraid to let us know. We can authorize you to post if you would like. It is not that difficult. It's actually kind of enjoyable. Hope we can all keep in touch.

"Are your hemorrhoids that bad? Or are you just constipated?"

Conversations

"Is it about time to head down to Skinner's?"

"I don't think this picture is going to turn out so good. Let's take another one."
Another suggestion was: "Darling, of course it's disgusting, but you simply won't believe what this sells for!"

"Isn't that much better?"

"You don't say?"

"So that's the strategy you used to defeat Mr. Mason."

Gone Fishing

"Let me tell you about last week's fishing trip."

Emmett is listening very intently as Marilyn remembers the past.

Mike is amused about something.

Peggy, Vern, and Teresa seem to be having an intimate conversation

A Most Incredible Story

"Mark, what has been the highlight of your career?"'

"I am the only lawyer to have defeated Perry Mason."

Looks like John's better side.

Okay, so I can do that, huh?

Didn't know this option was here. Here are some folks from Friday night.

That's Sue Kattke's hair in the lower left corner.

Brenda Simmons in the lower half of the hug.

Judges and runner-up in the belching contest?

The Skubics.

I've also a couple of shots of shooters from Saturday night, immediately before my battery died.
I won't attempt to name the perps. Will you? [Darn. I really need to turn off that time stamp if I'm not going to reset it. Maybe we can pretend my shots are from the 135th?]

More Friday Highlights

Marilyn, Kayla, and Cathy appear to be soaking in Tom's widsom.

Is Mike towering over "Little Women"? Looks like Kevin has surprised Sue with a tale from the doctor's office.

Are Jim and Lynne reminiscing about their home room days?

Friday Night

Paula (Hoffman) gets to star in this picture. Is that Gerry Albright in the background on the right, with Paula's husband in the yellow baseball cap?

Brian Johnson, and Brian's wife Laurie, and Sue (Kattke, with her back to the camera)?

Marilyn (Anderson), Cathy (Wilber), Tom (Madson), and Kayla (Baker) seem to be enjoying a pleasant conversation.

Al Leibel and Mark Larscheid rehash old times. Is that Al's wife overhearing their escapades of bygone days?