Jun 9, 2025
- chaswood23
- Jun 9, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Jun 10, 2025
BIG THANKS to Peter Jackel '77 for sponsoring today's lunch. Bill Rivers delivered an assortment of Wells Brothers Pizzas and a large order of Antipasto Salad - DELICIOUS.
O&H Kringle served as dessert. Dr Ron Kraus brought 2 - 12 pacs of soda.
John Mcnamee brought 2 - O&H Kringles along with 1/2 doz assorted breakfast rolls.
Lisa Rivers, Bill Rivers '74, Peter Jackel '77
Holding Peter's Favorite - a Wells Brothers Cheese Pizza
Joining Us: Peter Jackel, Bill Rivers, Lisa Rivers, Dave Cook, Bill Horvath, Adam Chalekian,
George Oteman, Ryan Andersen, George Gordon, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Dr Ron Kraus, Tom Konieczko, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Terry Toll, Dave Benjamin, Kory Borek, Cintia Sanchez, Rick Jones, Chris Gorman, Marie Welsh, Cathy Poulsen, John Ketarkus, Don Klemt, Bob Broihier, Joe Woitach, Jeff Tarkowski, Marty Defatte, Tom Goebel,
Jerry Jardina, Charlie Presta, Jeff Pulda, Chelsea Ostrov, Ed DeMeulenaere,
Julie -Peter's lady friend, John Mcnamee, Steve Madsen, Richard Hagopian,
Bobby Letsch Jr, Nick Comande
Peter with special lady in his life Julie
No Table Photos today ------- Lloyd Tremmel '60 is still home rehabbing his shoulder after Shoulder Replacement Surgery.........Again - I Forgot to click pics !!!!
NEW Opportunity to Honor a Loved One...............where they are an athlete, band member, military, fire or police officer - etc.
Chelsea Ostrov Director of Annual Giving & Grants, holds a tribute poster to former SCHS Athlete Tom Cramer '61. The poster was created by John Mcnamee '62. John has created a number of posters for family members and fellow SCH Alumni.
Class Reunion's may want to consider this opportunity to recognize a classmate Contact John at j44mcnamee@gmail.com for further details.
Golf -You're Invited............
Monday July 7, 2025 - Angel Golf Classic - Meadowbrook CC
Great Opportunity to Assist...............
As alumni/friend of St. Cat's, you’ve been a vital part of our journey. Your support has helped us provide a faith-filled education to our students. Now, we’re inviting you to extend that support to all of Siena Catholic Schools.
The Siena Grows campaign aims to enhance academics, hands-on learning, faith formation, extracurriculars, and more across all our schools. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Please consider contributing online here or bringing a check to a Monday lunch. Your generosity ensures that every child in Siena community receives the same enriching education you did, that has been a hallmark of St. Cat's.
Thank you for your continued support and faith.
Chelsea Ostrov Director of Annual Giving & Grants
WHO KNEW...................
POINT TO PONDER..................
Trip Down Memory Lane..............
Harvey Knuckles '77 "The Rhythm of the Game"
Harvey Knuckles, a 6-foot-6 forward with a game smooth as jazz and tough as concrete, put St. Catherine’s High on his back and walked 'em straight to a WISAA state title in ‘77. He was the pulse, the soul, the reason. That Associated Press Wisconsin Player of the Year nod? Just confirmation of what the streets already knew.
Then he took that fire to the University of Toledo, lacing 'em up for the Rockets and setting courts on fire.
Harvey (Grandpa) Knuckles '77 - Love that Smile !!!
CRIBBAGE.................Almost Correct !!!
Table #1: Chris Gorman/Dan DeMatthew - (Sub) Bobby Letsch Jr. 3 - 4,
Charlie Presta/CWood 3 - 4, Mike Hyduke/Don Klemt 1 - 6
Presta & Wood's 1st win was a (CFB) - losing the whole game except for the last hand on the final street for the win !!! Come From Behind (CFB)
Gorman, Hyduke, Presta, DeMatthew, Klemt
Table #2: Mark Mano/George Gordon 6 - 1, Joe Macareno/Steve Madsen 1 - 6
Madsen, Mano, Macareno, Gordon
Table #3: Vacant
Today's Laugh........Ha Ha Ha !!!
Getting Older - Jane (May) Rocque '64
13. It's weird being the same age as old people.
14. When I was a kid, I wanted to be older . . . this is not what I expected.
15. Life is like a helicopter. I don't know how to operate a helicopter either.
16. It's probably my age that tricks people into thinking I'm an adult.
17. Marriage Counselor: Your wife says you never buy her flowers. Is that true? Me: To be honest, I never knew she sold flowers.
18. Never sing in the shower! Singing leads to dancing, dancing leads to slipping and slipping leads to paramedics seeing you naked. So remember . . . Don't sing!
19. I see people about my age mountain climbing; I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance.
20. So if a cow doesn't produce milk, is it a milk dud or an udder failure?
21. I'm at that age where my mind still thinks I'm 29, my humour suggests I'm 12, while my body mostly keeps asking if I'm sure I'm not dead yet.
22. You don't realize how old you are until you sit on the floor and then try to stand back up.
23. We all get heavier as we get older because there's a lot more information in our heads. Anyway, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Angels Connecting..................
• Class of '75 50th Class Reunion - July 12, 2025 - $75.00
Mary Michel, Peggy Smithana (Henkes), Gina Derderian (Rupsch), Nancy Rittgers (Small)
Dan DeMatthew, Joanne Balestrieri (Koleske),Yvonne Anton-Hartl (Anton)
Dennis Mikulecky, Grace LeRose, Dennis Andrewski, Vivian Dominici-Sacripanti (Dominici), Billy Wells
Class of '73 luncheon Tuesday September 9th 11am at the Alumni House -
contact Dan Horton for details - dehorton123@gmail.com
• Class of '60 meets 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......
Angels in the News..........
Racine/Kenosha News..........
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health issues:
Joe Ingrasci back at Ridgewood - nothing new to report.
Jim May nothing new to report.
Jim Poulsen is upbeat and willing to visit, going to rehab. He hopes friends will call as well.
262-497-9249 at St. Monica's
Dan Bentz '58 is back at Sheridan Rehab Center. Apparently the sores on his feet are now healed - hopes to get up and start walking bit.
Rick Ropiak '87 - still has Vertigo, has lost some weight. Great to have him join us a week ago. Look forward to his return.
David Schilling - John Ketarkus '56' brother-in-law had his forth his 4th Brian Surgery. Doctors will use Super Glue in hopes for stopping his Brain Bleeding. Dave is in good spirits and uses a walker to get around. John's sister is with him.
Mark Pawzun '75 - recovering & rehabbing from knee surgery.
Lloyd Tremmel '60 had left shoulder replaced last Friday. Doc gave him some Hydrocodone for pain. Wears a sling & have passive continuous motion machine - 3 times a day for 1 1/2 hrs. Each day I increase range of motion by 5 degrees - starting at 40 - max of 135 degrees for the next 4 -5 weeks. Has started physical therapy twice a week at Razor Sharp for next 12 weeks.
Rob Gordon '73 has been diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer. Going thru series of test to determine the course of action.
SPECIAL PRAYER.............
Dick Heidenreich,Fr Joe Hornack, Jim May, Joe Woitach, Chris & Sue Gorman's grandson Elijah, Walt Strini, Jim Poulsen, John Hansen, Tom & Mama Clazmer, Don Heck, Dan Bentz, Dave O'Brien, George Gordon, Bob Letsch, Mickey Postorino, Helen (Willmes) Miller,
Mike O'Brien, Dick Albregts' wife, Rudy Weibel's wife, Marty Defatte's wife Donna,
Bill Halberstadt's wife Judy, Dan Peterson's wife Donna
Important Dates.................................
Sunday June 15th - Father's Day
Friday July 4th - Independence Day
SAVE THE DATE...................
Monday July 7, 2025 - Angel Golf Classic - Meadowbrook CC
Monday Aug 25th - Gary & Sharon Schonert's Annual Picnic
Friday Sept 26, 2025 - McGuire/Letsch Scramble - 25th Anniversary - Ives Grove Golf Links
Be Safe - Be Positive - Be Healthy
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