Classmate History

Please update this section to let us know what you've been up to since your last reunion.  We do not plan on creating a memory book this time around, but please share so others can catch up on your recent history.

ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER(S) ARE FOR REUNION COMMITTEE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE VISIBLE ON THIS SITE.

Bill Hoeft

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 6
Occupation: LP Sales & Delivery Cenex/Farmer
Comment: Still working at Cenex in LP Sales and delivery and also farming.  My wife, Nancy is working part-time in the office at church.  We had our first wedding in the family.  Our oldest daughter, Kristine, got married to Josh Buermann in June.  Our oldest son, Patrick will be a junior in college in Winona.  Kari graduated from high school this year and will be atteding St. Ben's College in the fall for Liturgical Music.  That leaves just 3 left at home--Katelyn will be a junior, Jacqeulyn a Freshman, and Jason in 7th grade.  So I guess I won't be retiring soon!!  
Spouse/Partner Name: Nancy

Demaris Holle (Zimmerman)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Math tutor at Shakopee West Middle School
Comment: 2024 Update.



We have lived in Jordan, MN since 2006. I continue to work at Shakopee West Middle School as a math tutor. Jim, my husband, is retired from banking but is a substitute teacher and also works at Minnesota's Largest Candy Store at times.



We enjoy our time with family, traveling and also at our lake house.



We have two married sons and five grandchildren. They live in Richfield and Savage, so they are close. We spend a lot of time at soccer and baseball games and love it!
Spouse/Partner Name: Jim Holle

Dave Jacobson

Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Custom Door Manufacture
Comment: Everything's good & waiting for the arrival of our first grandchild in July. Work is good & Life is good.
Spouse/Partner Name: Barb

ted jaszczak

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single again
Children: 1
Occupation: ceo
Comment: I have been working in Lawton 3 years now in the construction industry. I took over a 50 year company that a man retired from. For the first time in my life I have a job other than working for myself!!I have been divorced for 9 years now. I have a beautiful 17 year old daughter named Alexandra. She graduated a year early and is attending UCO college in OKC in the fall. So I sold the house in Arlington and purchased one in OK ,closer of course to my work and to Alex. I dont get to spend a lot of time with her.


I normally come home every year for a few days either in summer or at Christmas. My mother and 2 sisters still live in Paynesville. 


  I love to ride my Harley man s best therapy to date!!  Of course I still ahve an outragously fast car.I never lost the need for speed. I love going fast always have. Got those extra pounds of friggin middle age that wont go away. Now Im not spending 20 hours a week on my ass in a truck I muight get to fix that!


I had the good fortune to travel with my daughter to Playa De Carmen at Thanksgiving with one of her friends. We went scuba divingI have always loved to travel I go to Islands or central america whenever possible.
Spouse/Partner Name: none

Beth Jones (Snyder)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Insurance Agency Owner
Comment: We celebrated 30 years of marriage in December. I still own First Choice Insurance Services in Blaine and love my job. I work with the best employees in my 28 year career. Besides owning the agency I still do alot of volunteering at a shelter, our church and serve as a board member for our industry association.





We love to travel to warm places each year and every other year we go to Hawaii. We enjoy spending  time at our cabin on Cass Lake where Dean does ALOT of fishing and we enjoy relaxing.





Our oldest son Brian is 28, married and lives near Bemidji. He is still a fishing guide on the Cass Lake chain of lakes and also works in Bemidji in the off season. They raise goats and horses. Alliyah our grand daughter is wonderful and so much fun.





Our second son Aaron moved back home and works in the IT industry. He is looking for his first house and is not married. We are just about empty nesters - again!! 





We are very blessed with great health, wonderful jobs and a wonderful family.
Spouse/Partner Name: Dean

Julie Jones

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Planner
Comment: I'm still working for the City of Fridley (suburb of Mpls) and now manage the Planning Division. I feel blessed to have a great boss, good people working for me, and a decent City Council. My husband and I celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this year. Our son is 14 and has recovered from a serious basketball injury last year,  and is back into sports again. He is taking school very seriously and made the "A" honor roll this year. Our daughter will soon turn 10 and surprised us by making the traveling fastpitch softball team this spring, so we have a very busy summer before us - especially since we just got a new puppy, which has us running and cleaning house a lot.
Spouse/Partner Name: Neil Lee

Shannon Kuhl (Meagher)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Educator
Comment: 30 years--where has the time gone?  Ron & I are officially empty-nesters and really enjoy this phase.  No more boxes coming home with college kids.  The doors stay locked for the night.  Groceries last more than a few days.  Life is good! 





We are now officially in-laws.  Fortunately our daughter-in-law is shorter than I am and can carry a tune better, too.  We have been told it will be a while for grandchildren.   Patience is a virtue we must practice. 





Our latest past time is getting together once a month for family days.  To add some excitement, the host gets to pick a theme.  Ron & I prefer to think outside of the box with our costumes.  I bet not many of you can say you have been the S.S. Minnow.  Skipper or Gilligan would have been WAY too easy. 





Hope you enjoy the reunion.  We have a wedding to attend that day.  Comes with the territory of big families.  Keep safe!
Spouse/Partner Name: Ron

Tim Lauer

Marital status: Married
Occupation: Delivery person/Farmer
Comment: I changed careers a couple of years ago and am now in the delivery business. I also still farm near St. Martin.  In addition, I got married last year, and we are now in the process of building a new house.
Spouse/Partner Name: Nancy (Dockendorf)

Mark Lindeman

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Auto Body Repair
Comment: Emily is a 19 year old college student studying  Radiology at MN West.  She will graduate this summer and venture out into the big world.





Eli will be a senior next fall at PHS.  He enjoys basketball and paintball.  A career in business may be in his future.  He is considering college options.





Levi is our family musician.  He picked up a guitar a couple of years ago and hasn't put it down since.  Actually he does enjoy skateboarding and paintball.  He will be a freshman at PHS next fall.





Laura left her position at H&R Block for a less intense career at Calvary Community Church in St. Cloud.  She works three days a week with a great bunch of people.





I,m still pounding fenders and painting cars.  I discovered last March that this phenomenon takes place not only east of Paynesville but also west.  My commute now takes me to Schwieters Chevrolet in Glenwood where I also work with a great bunch of people.


Other than that I enjoy playing Ping Pong several times a week with Willie Scheel and the boys and I plan to attend as many car show/swap meets as Laura will tolerate.





In closing I must say that being on the reunion committee has been very enjoyable.  If you have the opportunity (and it will be offered to you) I highly recommend getting involved.





Hope to see everyone at the reunion.











 














Spouse/Partner Name: Laura/Laura

Tim Lingl

Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retail Sales Manager (Bernicks Beverage & Vending)
Comment: I have been married to the love of my life, Marie(Jung) for 22 years. We have three terrific children. Sara is 19 and a junior at SCSU. Amanda is 17 and is a freshman at U of M Morris. Andrew is 15 and is a sophomore at Rocori High School. We enjoy living on the Chain of Lakes just outside of Richmond, MN.





Marie is a homemaker and is largely responsible for managing the household and raising three great kids. Together we are members of the Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rockville. We are also active members of the Rockville Lion's Club.





I have been employed at Bernick's Beverages and vending for 23 years. I am currently the Retail Sales Manager managing a team that is responsible for all of our National and Regional Accounts.





 As a family we enjoy vacationing. We have taken trips to California and Florida. In addtion, each summer we vacation for a week at a cabin just outside of Orr, MN. We love spending time together with our family and friends, fishing, and boating on the Chain of Lakes.
Spouse/Partner Name: Marie