Class Chatter
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Sadly, Bill Lord passed away September 19th. Our thoughts are with Carol and their family.
Sadly, we received the news of the loss of another classmate. John Berg passed away on August 7th. He has been added to In Memory. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Posted on: Mar 03, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Where is Dick Hays???
It was called to my attention that Dick Hays, who served as Treasurer on our 50th Reunion Committee, was missing from the photo of the committee in the Photo Gallery. I looked for him and grabbed him for a retake of the photo. Sorry it took nine years, Dick! Our apologies.
Happy Birthday from Beard Avenue
Posted on: Dec 30, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Here we are at the end of 2022, I wonder what you all have been through?
I have managed to get away, enjoying a little warm island play!
But tough winter stories have hit the news, I am on the beach while you may be singing the blues!
Just think- in another year and a half, we will all be having a laugh- our 60 year celebration will be in line, so I can only hope some folks find the time, to organize- then we can fraternize!
I have seen so few of you, the 55 year party I invited you all to, but now my house in Minnetrista was sold, we felt we were getting to old- looking after the 5 acres was a lot of land, we changed our minds- creating a new plan!
But maybe I will still have my car shop- after 50 years there I m not ready to stop!
Who has a mind to put it out, see what we can think about?
Happy New year-2023 looks great to me,
Mark Brandow
Posted on: Jul 03, 2023 at 12:37 PM
I’m exhibiting my paintings at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver. Drew and Sue Stirrat and later, Nancy Axelson Williams stopped by to say hi and see my work,
Posted on: May 07, 2023 at 3:45 PM
We received the very sad news that Joe Fiedler passed away in late April. Joe was married to our classmate, Sue Palen. Our deepest sympathy to Sue and the Fiedler family including Joe's brother, Tom, who was also in our class.
I’m glad you joined our website, Karen. It looks like you’re already reconnecting with old friends. Thanks for sharing about your life.
Posted on: Apr 24, 2023 at 4:33 PM
Welcome to our class website, Gary! I'm glad you've joined us and I hope you're able to reconnect with some of your classmates.
Our classmate, Patricia Sloan Clogston passed away on March 12, 2023. Patty led a most interesting life and impressive careers after graduating from our class. Her obituary appeared in today's Star Tribune and has been added to our In Memory page.
https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000453185/?fullname=patricia-s-clogston
Posted on: Dec 29, 2022 at 3:35 PM
Hi Jay! Welcome to our class website. We're glad you joined. Lots to look at as you take a trip down memory lane. Hopefully, you'll reconnect with classmates from your past or find others you'd like to get to know. Hope to see you at one of our gatherings in the future.
Don't miss the wonderful article about Bruce Brothers that was published today. You can read it in the Class Stories section. https://www.edina64.com/Class-Stories.htm. A fascinating read about his career in sports journalism and his passion for running marathons. Congrats, Bruce!
Posted on: Jan 08, 2023 at 4:08 PM
We were saddened to hear that our classmate, Darlene E. Duvick-Bjork, age 76, of Mound, died unexpectedly on December 22, 2022 at her home. Details of a Celebration of Darlene's Life will be posted at a later date.
Posted on: Dec 11, 2022 at 6:42 AM
I know many of our class were fond of this outstanding history teacher, Mardonna Bartholet. Here is the obit that appeared in the StarTrib on December 11.
Bartholet, Mardonna age 99 of Minneapolis passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022. Preceded in death by parents Francis T and Elizabeth Bartholet and brother Francis L Bartholet. Survived by nephews Steven (Cathy), Francis (Theresa), David (Grace), Mark, Daniel (Kari), niece Mary (Don) Hogan, 13 great nephews and nieces in addition to 7 great-great nephews and nieces. Mardonna retired from Edina High School after 37 years of teaching world history. During her career she received numerous awards including Fulbright Scholarship to study in France and the Harvard Distinguished Secondary teacher award. She enjoyed time with her students embracing leading-edge teaching methods to encourage learning through research and self-discovery. When not teaching Mardonna spent time with family and friends, traveling, knitting, quilting, volunteering, attending Minnesota Orchestra concerts and performances at the Guthrie Theater. She was fond of saying "Living and teaching in interesting times". Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Tuesday, Dec 13th at the Church of St John Neuman, 4030 Pilot Knob Road and Deerwood Drive in Eagan with a visitation 1 hr prior to the Mass at the church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. KLECATSKY & SONS EAGAN CHAPEL klecatskys.com 651-454-9488