June 15, 2026
- Jun 15
- 6 min read
Sunday June 21st - Father's Day
SPECIAL THANKS to Don Klemt who sponsored today's Alumni House luncheon.
Homemade BBQ Sandwiches & Chips along with Chocolate Chip Cookies- DELICIOUS !!!
Don Klemt serving lunch.
Joining Us: Don Klemt, Tom Miller, Jerry Jardina, Lloyd Tremmel, Dan DeMatthew,
Amy DeMatthew, Sue Gorman, Rick Jones, Terry Toll, Tom Konieczko, Tim Mattes,
Marty Defatte, Pam Mano, Mark Mano, Monica DaPra, Kellie Arson, Cindi Sanchez,
Nick Comande, Rick Ropiak, Tristan Ropiak, Tom Krug, Terry Kovara, John Ketarkus,
Joe Macareno, Gary Albright, Jeff Pulda, Bobby Letsch Jr, Dave Cook,
Bill Dombrowski, Mike Hyduke, George Oteman, Chelsea Ostrov, Amber Hacker,
Table Pictures thanks to..........Lloyd Tremmel '60
Special Guest..............
Dr Robert "Bob" Jaklich '76 with his good friend Charles Barkley former NBA All-Star and NBA commentaor during the NBA game in San Antonio.
Out & About............
Exciting News: Milaeger's Classic Car Show [held in conjunction with the Great Lakes Farmers Market] is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th from 10:00am until 2:00pm at their Racine store. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! Registration for the event is FREE! To register your ‘Vintage Ride’ click here https://forms.gle/gUaBXTc7UhNS9qnb6.
I am in the process of putting together some promotional pieces for Milaeger's Facebook pages, and I am looking for photos of Racine in the 1950…
Join Dave McCauley '82
Sunday, June 28, 2-5 pm
The Forge Tavern
3001 Douglas Ave, Racine
Sunday, July 12, 12-4 pm
Reefpoint Brewhouse, Racine
Saturday, July 25, 7-10 pm
The Forge Tavern
3001 Douglas Ave, Racine
Sunday, August 16, 12-4 pm
Reefpoint Brewhouse, Racine
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]
The stars are aligning for Ravinia Festival 2026! Whether you’re looking for the soulful sounds of Al Green, the high-energy rock of Deep Purple, or a symphonic reimagining of Nas’ ---visitlakecounty.org
Angels Connecting.................
Classmates: Where are they Now ???
Special Thanks to '56 Classmates Ed Evenson & John Ketarkus '56
'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
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 next summer. 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
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CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???
Table #1: Monica DaPra 1 - 1, Sue Gorman 0 -2, Dan DeMatthew 1 - 1
Sue, Monica, Dan
Table #2: Joe Osterman/Rick Ropiak 2 - 2, Bill Dombrowski/ Mike Hyduke 2 - 2
Joe Osterman/Bill Dombrowski 4 - 1, Dan DeMatthew/Rick Ropiak 1 - 4
Rick, Mike, Joe, Bill
Table #3: Canadian Cribbage.............
Mark Mano/Joe Macareno 5 - 1, Tom Miller/Bobby Letsch Jr 1 - 6.
Don Klemt/Lloyd Tremmel 1 - 6
Don, Tom, Joe, Lloyd Bobby, Mark
CONGRATULATIONS..............
John Ketarkus '56 joins his St Edward's Kindergarten Graduating Class 2026. John is the tall one in the middle. John was a substitute teacher during the year and students & parents wanted him in the photo.
SCHS Principal Gloria Schumacher joins John Paul II Academy Racine graduates. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
FYI................
Aging Well
Point to Ponder..............
AMEN...........
Trip Down Memory Lane............The Good Old Days
This car, with the route sign of "23rd St." will end its journey at the "Case South Works" plant at 23rd St. and Mead St.
The building in the background was the Rapid Transit building that was a terminal for the interurban rail lines and bus services between Milwaukee and Kenosha.
Some years later, it was a franchise store for Firestone with auto services and appliance sales.
That entire block was purchased by the County of Racine in the 1970's for the construction of the Racine County Law Enforcement Center
Founded in 1919 in Rochester, New York, Fanny Farmer Candies grew into one of America's best-known chocolate and confectionery companies. Known for its boxed chocolates, seasonal gift assortments, and beautifully arranged candy displays, Fanny Farmer stores became a familiar sight in shopping centers across the country.
When Elmwood Plaza opened in 1957, it introduced Racine shoppers to a new style of retail experience, and Fanny Farmer became one of the specialty stores that many local residents remember fondly. Whether stopping in for a box of chocolates, a holiday gift, or simply to admire the displays, the store became a favorite destination for generations of Racine families.
Do you remember Fanny Farmer in Elmwood Plaza? What was your favorite candy, chocolate, or memory from the store?
Laugh for the Day..............
Racine Happenings...........
St Catherine's in the News..........
Congratulations to Londyn '26 on signing to continue her softball career at the collegiate level. UW-Parkside is lucky to have you, and we are so proud!
Londyn with her Coach Zach Prideaux
We want you to be part of the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ANGELS basketball camp!
Click the link or scan the QR code for details.
Dates: June 22-25, 2026
Registration: May 29 - June 19, 2026
Prayers for families of deceased Alumni - Friends
Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:
Bill Horvath was rear ended in his vintage Mustang - has neck & back issues
Terry Toll dealing with Health issues
Jim May is at Brookside in Kenosha dealing with a number of Health issues
Ron Janaky '58 is at Lakeshore in the memory care unit and his mind is very limited
SPECIAL PRAYERS.............
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.................................
Saturday July 4th - Independence Day
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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