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AUG 3, 2026

  • Aug 3
  • 6 min read

Updated: Aug 4

Please join us Thursday Aug 13th for Jim Poulsen Memorial Rosary & Mass.

St Monica's Senior Living

 3920 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53404

* 8:00am Rosary - Paul Thomas will lead

* 8:30 Mass


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




SPECIAL THANKS to John Ketarkus & Dan Kovara "The Return of Summer Salads"




                  

Joining Us: John Ketarkus, Dan Kovara, Jerry Jardina, Tom Goebel, Gene Menden,

Don Klemt, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Marty Defatte, Bill Horvath, Dave Cook,

Pam Mano, Mark Mano, Nick Comande, Rick Ropiak, Tom Ropiak, Tristian Ropiak,

Tom Miller, Joe Osterman, George Oteman, Terry Toll, Joe Woitach, Chris Gorman,

Rick Jones, Ed DeMeulenaere, Katie Dawson DeMeulenaere, Tom Konieczko,

Chuckie Schovain, Mike Hyduke, Mike Lewis, Rich Konieczko, Renee Benjamin,

Dave Benjamin, Cathy Poulsen



Pictures thanks to..........Bobby Letsch Jr '84






WELCOME BACK...........


Gene Menden '48 visiting form Florida via Pewaukee, Wi



Rich Konieczko '64 visiting from Las Vegas NV





Great Catch...........


John Ketarkus '56 with two nice large mouth bass he caught while fishing in Spring Lakes (Old Hanche Mink Farm off Lathrop Ave)

He was a guest of Chris & Sue Gorman '77

PS: His fishing buddy Gary Schonert '59 H would be very proud.







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



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]

  • August 7: Scoop the Loop throwback (includes a car show, creative crawl, and retro specials)

  • 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 


                                                                   

  • 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: No Players

 

                                         

Table #2: Joe Osterman/Rick Ropiak 4 - 2, Dan DeMatthew/Mike Hyduke 2 - 4

(Dan & Mike won the deal 6 times - Bobby can explain)


      Mike Hyduke, Joe Osterman, Dan DeMatthew, Rick Ropiak              

             

                                                               

                                            

   

Table #3: Canadian Cribbage

        Mark Mano/Rick Jones 5 - 4, Bobby Letsch Jr/Tom Miller 2 -5,

Don Klemt/Lloyd Tremmel 2 -5


Rick Jones Letsch Jr, Mark Mano, Tom Miller, Dave Cook  

            

                             

  

                       

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


New Horlick HS Athletic Director Marcus West '93 has high hopes for a school that's struggled athletically in the recent past.





                      

                              

      

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


  • Aging Well






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







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






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


1957 Ariel photo of Washington Park High School and surrounding campus including the community center and outdoor pool.





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



                      


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







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





  • Prayers for families of deceased Alumni - Friends



  •  Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:


Rick Bonini '65 is at St Luke's in Milwaukee for 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 August 17th - Gary & Sharon Schonert Picnic - 519 Island Ave


Monday September 7th - Labor Day - Alumni House Closed


  • ANNUAL SCHONERT PICNIC

From Pam Mano: Here is the link to RSVP for our counts. You can hyperlink it in communications. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=9518e19f-0e33-43e2-880b-4713f29d1d35&envId=p-ebe0g_ChVU-vsrbjHzOGnQ&zone=usa


Here is the tentative SignUpGenius to volunteer to bring a dish, organized by broad categories. Please let me know if you would like more specifics or if the numbers should be adjusted. Marty, please provide specifics on setup times.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEA629ABFCC43-63987958-schonert 



                                


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