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AUG 10, 2026

  • Aug 10
  • 7 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

SCHONERT ANNUAL PICNIC MONDAY AUGUST 17TH


NEED TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND !!!  If not call, text or email Pam Mano.

phone or text:813-523-7042..........email: pjmano748@gmail.com

SEE FLIER BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS


Schonert Picnic Committee...........

Pam Mano, Renee Benjamin, Lori Azarian, Frank D'Acquisto, Chelsea Ostrov,

Marty Defatte, Amy DeMatthew




SPECIAL THANKS to Katie Dawson DeMeulenaere & Ed DeMeulenaere for sponsoring today's luncheon at the Alumni House. Fried chicken (from Piggly Wiggly), home made Baked Beans and Bar Cookies. 


Ed DeMeulenaere, Katie Dawson DeMeulenaere


                  

Joining Us: Katie Dawson DeMeulenaere, Ed DeMeulenaere, Charlie Presta,

Bill Dombrowski, Don Klemt, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Marty Defatte,

Dave Cook, Pam Mano, Mark Mano, Nick Comande, Rick Ropiak, Tom Ropiak,

Heather Ropiak, Tristian Ropiak, Tom Miller, Joe Osterman, George Oteman,

Terry Toll, Joe Woitach, Rick Jones, Tom Konieczko, Renee Benjamin, Dave Benjamin,

Bob Broihier, Chelsea Ostrov, Tim Mattes, Bob Miller, Gary Meier, Dan Kovara



Pictures thanks to..........Lloyd Tremmel '60





Welcome Back.................


Bob Miller '68 former SCHS Principal/Teacher



New Face................


Gary Meier '72 President MetalWorld




FYI..............


Mark '59 & Pam Mano brought communion to Joe Ingrasci '64 at Ridgewood in Racine.

Joe wanted to say Hi to the Monday gang.








Out & About............


Discover a welcoming spot where comfort and flavor meet in a cozy setting perfect for everyone in Sturtevant on Durand Ave - Hyw11. 



  • August 15 at the Racine Quarry Salmon Unlimited and Cops for kids are having a Fishing Clinic for kids from 9am until 3pm. If you don’t go! Please take a kid fishing. Putting a smile on their faces is priceless.





Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic "lily-pad" columns this summer.

Join a guided tour to explore the innovative design and vision that make this 1939 masterpiece a standout in modern architecture.

 Book your free tour at www.scjohnson.com/visit — space is limited.



Join Dave McCauley '82

Sunday, August 16, 12-4 pm

Reefpoint Brewhouse, Racine



ANIMAL CRACKERS! We're talking about the 39th annual Animal Crackers Concert Series with Beth and Abby of the Racine Zoo this week! Don't miss it Sunday at 7 am on WMLW the M! Learn more or buy tickets now: https://racinezoo.org/animal-crackers 



Remaining 2026 Season Schedule

First Fridays typically run from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the downtown district. The 2026 themed schedule includes: [1, 2]

  • October 2: Oktoberfest (featuring Bavarian-inspired decor, German beers, and polka music) [1, 2]


Join the Racine Zoo for one of the most anticipated family events of the year: Car, Truck, & Bike Show! Join us on Sunday, August 16 from 10 AM - 5 PM for the 30th annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show at the Zoo!



Our historic and iconic boats are back on the water! Join us for a breathtaking tour of the lake. From stunning architecture to sparkling blue waters, come and see why we’ve been a local favorite since 1873. 






Angels Connecting.................


Classmates: Where are they Now ???

Special Thanks to '56 John Ketarkus -

Please share the Blog with fellow Alumni & Friends - foa1220.org - then Click on Blog



'56 Nancy (Quinn) Hussey now lives in Appleton WI

'56 Patricia (Bonner) Limbach now lives in Naples FL

contact via Facebook Messenger

'56 Jack Evenson he and his wife Barbara live in Centervillle, Ohio.

 937-287-4553 - jackevenson@earthlink.co 

‘56 Julie (Haislmeir) Linehan lives in Scottsdale AZ.

Phone/text 262-957-7286

‘71 Cece (Ketarkus) Metzger lives in Henderson NV.

Text message 262-937-0077

‘59 Joe Woitach lives in Racine WI with his wife, Mary (Dacquisto). 

‘61 Bobbie (O’Claire) Rehbein lives in Racine

‘79 Marcia (Ketarkus) Tomka lives in Henderson NV.

'56 Lawerence Funk lives in Kenosha

'56 Jerome Gross lives in Brighton, MI

'56 Jane Holt lives in Alphasetta, GA

'70 Denise Ketarkus lives in Racine

'56 James "Jim" Henes lives in Appleton, WI

'60 Donna (Lamers) DeFatte & hubby Martin live in Racine

'60 Lloyd Tremmel & wife Jane live in Racine

Text message 262-762=3959

'56 Ralph Principe lives in John's Island ,SC

'56 Gerald "Judy" Wells lives in New Port Richey, Fl

'56 John Ketarkus lives in Racine

'56 Mary (Woitach) Korzilius lives in Mount Pleasant, WI

'56 Kathleen "Kathy" Cramer lives in Boise,ID

Message"208-841-3862

'56 George Oteman & wife Mary Lou live in Racine

Call/Text 262-639-2268

'65 Dan Kovara lives in Caledonia, WI

'56 Willam Hanson lives in Eagle,WI

Text Msg 262-422-5676

'57 Henry "Hank" Brill lives in St Charles IL

‘57  Mildred “Millie” Lechner lives in Caledonia, WI with

her husband, Ron Carls.

‘57  Sally (Huennekens) Madden lives in Racine, WI.

‘57  Donna (Kaye) Crain lives in Franklin, WI.

‘55 Kenneth “Ken” Kurhajec lives in Franksville, WI.

'55 Richard Russo lives in Madison, WI

russo.biker@gmail.com‘  Mardell (Bohn) Danowski lives in Mount Pleasant, WI.

‘56  Mardell (Bohn) Danowski lives in Mount Pleasant, WI.

Phone: 262-554-1069

‘56  Connie (Dunham) McCormick lives in Saint Pete, FL.

Phone: 727-614-5330

‘55  Mary Claire (Weibel) Betker lives in Nekoosa, WI.

Claire54457@yahoo.comYEs, John Keta

‘58  Judith “Judy” (Floyd) Glider lives in Waukesha, WI.

‘58  Rose (Konicek) Gresser lives in Seattle, WA.

‘71. Jeff Pulda lives in Racine, WI.

‘58. Sally (Hansen) Yeager lives in Ocala, FL.

‘58. Karen (Peterson) Verbeten lives in Racine, WI.

‘58. Gerald “Jerry” Verwey live in Nevada

 Phone: 479-644-2102

‘54. Thomas Parr lives in Brighton, MI.

 tparr10@ yahoo.com

‘54 Margaret(Peterson) Grebevada lives in Waukesha, WI

‘59  Caryl (Nelson) Yasko lives in Whitewater, WI

‘54  Rita (Langlois) Curty lives in Mount Pleasant, WI

‘59  Marcia (Simenson) Watson lives in Wasilla, AK


1st Thursday of the Month - Alumni & Friends meet 9:30am (time Change) at DeRango's

on Washington & West Blvd 


Lloyd Tremmel '60, John Ketarkus '56, Joe Woitach '59


                                                                   

  • Class of '76 - Committee is meeting and planning for their 50th Class Reunion this summer. Details forth coming Contact Nick Comande - MTCLIMBR@EXECPC.com


  • Class of '73 - Luncheon was Tuesday December 9th at the Alumni House. Paul Sklba is coordinating the get-together.


  •  Class of '69 - ???


  •  Class of '62 - website: SCHS1962.org - Compliments of John McNamee '62

                                    

  • Class of '60 -They also meet the last Wednesday of each month at Dynasty restaurant.

       - contact Renee (Ricchio) Benjamin for details - rsbenjam@sbcglobal.net


   •    Class of '59 - meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Castlewood restaurant

       - contact Mary (D'Acquisto) Woitach for details - JWOITACH@yahoo.com


    •  Class of '58 - meets 1st Tuesday of the month at Dynasty restaurant

       - contact Karen (Petersen) Verbeten for details - Kverbeten1@wi.rr.com



  •  Purchase your Angels Items online. Click on......


CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???


Table #1: Lori Azarian/Dan DeMatthew 2-2, Frank D'Acquisto/Charlie Presta 2-2

  Unavailable for photo...............

                                         

Table #2: Joe Osterman/Rick Ropiak 2-3, Terry Toll/Bill Dombrowski 3-2

Joe Osterman/Bill Dombrowski 0-3, Dan DeMatthew/Rick Ropiak 3-0

            

      Bill Dombrowski, Heather Ropiak, Rick Ropiak, Terry Toll, Joe Osterman 

                                                               

                                            

   

Table #3: Canadian Cribbage

        Mark Mano/Rick Jones 2-6, Bobby Letsch Jr/Tom Miller 4-4,

        Don Klemt/Lloyd Tremmel 2-6


         Rick Jones, Lloyd Tremmel, Letsch Jr, Mark Mano, Don Klemt,Tom Miller

                             

  

                       

Congratulations...................


Please keep Fr. Juan in your prayers as he begins his role as Vicar General, as well as Fr. José Mario as he begins as pastor of St. Leo the Great. 


The Archdiocese of Milwaukee's Welcome Back Leadership Day provided a prayerful and inspiring beginning to the new school year. The beauty of the day was rooted in the celebration of the Holy Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and presided by Father Juan Manuel Camacho, who invoked God's blessings upon all who are called to serve in our Catholic schools.

               

                              

      

FYI................


  • Aging Well






Point To Ponder..............






AMEN...........








Trip Down Memory Lane............The Good Old Days


REMEMBERING MINATURE GOLF IN RACINE

   As a kid and young adult, I have fond memories of playing miniature golf many years ago in Racine.  However, I was trying to remember some of the courses that used to be around.  I recall the one that was located for a long time near Elmwood Plaza, where Walgreen's is now.  I also remember one on Douglas Ave., called "Sir Thomas" during the mid-to-late '60s.  Also, there was another one across from the old Mid-City Outdoor Theater, and another one on Durand, just east of Walmart.  Does anyone remember a small one located near 21st St. and Lathrop, almost kitty corner from McDonald's?  How many do you remember ?




Laugh for the Day..............


1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats..

2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.

3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.

4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.

5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food..

6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair..

7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.

8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.

10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandma's lap.

 

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.

2) Wrinkles don't hurt.

3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.

4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.

6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy.

 

                      


Racine Happenings...........


The apartments sit just north of the Durand Avenue Target and northeast of Woodman's.







St Catherine's in the News..........





  • Prayers for families of deceased Alumni - Friends




  •  Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:


Dr Robert Jaklich '76 injured his shoulder and will see an orthopedic surgeon on Wednesday


Rick Bonini '65 had Triple Heart By-Pass Surgery


Mark Pawzun dealing with Rotator Cuff - surgery planned in the Fall


Al Mollerskov former SCHS Biology teacher in 70'ts. Dealing with Hydrocephalus (often called "water on the brain") . Al had surgery - Doctors insert a Shunt in his haed to drain the water into his system. He recovering well back driving and his balance is much better.


Earl Wirtz is rehabbing in Kenosha, speech and right side effected.


Jim May is at Brookside in Kenosha.

  


SPECIAL PRAYERS.............


Jim May, Denise Ketarkus, Lloyd Tremmel, Joe & Mary Woitach, Jim Mascari, Terry Toll,

Joe Ingrasci, Dave Schilling, Fr Joe Hornack, Chris & Sue Gorman's grandson Elijah,

Walt Strini, John Hansen, Don Heck, Bob Letsch, Mickey Postorino, Helen (Wilmes) Miller, Mike O'Brien, Dick Albregts' wife, Marty Defatte's wife Donna, Bill Halberstadt's wife Judy, Dan Peterson's wife Donna


 

Important Dates.................................


Monday September 7th - Labor Day - Alumni House Closed


Friday September 25th - McGuire/Letsch Outing

                                


BE SAFE - BE HEALTHY - BE POSITIVE


 
 
 

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