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.

Julie Oeltjenbruns (Deadrick)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Spouse/Partner Name: David

Denise Olson (Schmitz)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Comment: Not much has changed.  I have been with The Goodman Group for the past 31 years.  My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this year.  Our daughter, Kendra, turned 21 and graduated from Montana State-Bozeman.  She will be teaching World Language (Spanish) in the Elk River School District and we are thrilled to have her back in Minnesota.   In the past few years, we travelled to Bozeman several times, enjoyed trips to Napa Valley, San Francisco and still enjoy our annual trips to Florida.
Spouse/Partner Name: Daniel

Michael Orbeck

Marital status: Divorced
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Comment: I live on the home farm and farm with two brothers and mom.  We have 90 cows and farm about 700 acres.  I like to bowl in the winter and play over-35  softball in the summer.

Peggy Pahl (Rittenhouse)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Ministry Director, retiring Sept 1, 2024 - farming with husband and sons
Comment: Our family has grown since the last reunion I have attended. We now have 3 daughter in laws and 7 grandchildren! Our youngest son was married the day of our 40th reunion. We farm with our 3 sons and it is a blessing to have them all live so close. I have spent the past 10 years at Hosanna Lutheran in Care Ministry. I started out as a volunteer with Celebrate Recovery and was then hired parttime and worked into a fulltime position as Director. It has been a fulfilling position, but I'm looking forward to retiring in September and spending more time with family, helping on the farm, traveling and volunteering!
Spouse/Partner Name: Jim Pahl

Sandy Peteler (Barg)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Comment: Jay and I are still in Sartell. He continues to DJ part time. At present time I am slowly recovering from a back injury. Prior to that I was working as an Human Resources Mgr. for a Senior Care company. Hoping to go back into some sort of hands on care such as Hospice or Alzheimers care.

We have 2 grandchildren from Jays daughter. Patiently waiting for my son and his wife to decide the time is right.

Kathy Robinson (Holper)

Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Spouse/Partner Name: Scott

Cindy Schaefer (Nietfeld)

Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Business Loan Assistant
Comment: I will not be able to make the reunion because of a different committment.  I have worked at Central Minnesota Credit Union as a Business Loan Assistant for 11 years.  All of my children are married and we have 5 wonderful grandchildren who are all within 35 minutes from where we live so we get to spoil them often.  We are getting used to being empty nesters as we have purchased a motorcycle and I have gotten my license to also drive it.
Spouse/Partner Name: Tim

Lois Schwieger (Hess)

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Teacher
Comment:      As you can see by my picture, my life consists of me surrounded by good-looking men- how can I complain?!  Seriously, all is well with me. Scott and I are still teaching- same jobs, same routine.  Our sons continue to grow and keep our lives full of activities.


     Grant , 11, keeps us busy with baseball, football, and all his socializing.


     Adam, 16, enjoys playing in the pep band (trombone) playing guitar, and hanging around with friends.


     Justin, 21, saw his life change when he was critically injured in a motorcycle accident nine days after his high school graduation in June '07. Thanks to many answered prayers, he is still with us and doing great! He has been going to Ridgewater for the past 1 1/2 years and plans to transfer to Metro State this fall.
Spouse/Partner Name: scott schwieger

Darrell (Chipper) Sheets

Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment: In my lifetime I worked for Earl B Olson Farms for 21 years. Turkey farming was the love of my life. I ended my work life for Willmar Poultry, hatching chicks. I retired in 2002 due to health reasons. I married Janice November 2003. I take pride in taking care of our beautiful yard and flowers. I also enjoy traveling.
Spouse/Partner Name: Janice

Beth Snyder Jones (Snyder)

Now Now
Marital status: Committed Relationship
Children: 2
Occupation: Sr Terr Mgr for insurance company