June 30, 2025
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Lloyd Tremmel's '60 Historical tribute to the Alumni House 20yr Celebration.
A GREAT CELEBRATION ENJOYED BY ALL....................
BIG THANKS to Friends of Angels who sponsored today's luncheon & 20 yr Celebration.
Infusino’s, Lasagna, Mostaccioli, Meatballs, & Antipasto Salad served as the main course.
A Special Cake was an added treat. Thanks to Lori (Gross) Azarian order the food,
Sue Gorman ordered and sponsored the Special Cake along with special plates, napkins & silver wear .
Amy DeMatthew, Lori (Gross) Azarian
Amy & Lori served the Lasagna
Sue Gorman, Cindia Sanchez
Sue & Cindia served the Cake
Sue - Gary Schonert - Cindia
Gary Schonert connected Sue with the creative Cake decorator
Joining the FOA Celebration: Marty Defatte, Dave Cook, Bill Horvath, Adam Chalekian, George Oteman, George Gordon, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Dan DeMatthew,
Amy DeMatthew, Terry Toll, Dave Benjamin, Renee Benjamin, Liz Benjamin, Kory Borek, Chris Gorman, Sue Gorman, Lori Azarian, John Ketarkus, Joe Woitach, Mary Woitach,
Jeff Tarkowski, Tom Goebel, Jerry Jardina, Steve Madsen, Bobby Letsch Jr, Nick Comande, Bill Dombrowski, Rick Jones, Mike Lewis, Chuckie Schovain, Tom Konieczko, Cathy Poulsen, Tom Miller, Bob Broihier, Jeff Pulda, Rick Bonini, Rick Bonanno, Terry Kovara, Dan Kovara, Gary Schonert, Lloyd Tremmel, Jane Tremmel, Cindi Sanchez, Tom Krug,
Judy Krug, Fr Juan, Ed DeMeulenaere, Tom McGuire, Mike McGuire, Pete Schiro,
Beth Schiro, Dr Robert Jaklich, Tom Ropiak, Rick Ropiak, Mike Lewis, Nick Maragos, Cindy Maragos, Dennis Flynn, Frank D'Acquisto, Fr Juan, Jim May, Joe Osterman, Gene Menden,
Pete Jackel, Dennis Flynn, Monica DaPra, Ryan Andersen, Bill Horvath, Paul Mares,
Richard Hagopian
Cindia Sanchez decorated the room & tables-- and add her special desserts.
Rick Bonanno brought a case of Sprecher's Root Beer.
Mark Mano brought 2 - 12 pacs of Soda
Sue Gorman provided special Silver wear , Plates & Napkins
Alumni Visitors from Afar.................
L-R: from San Luis Obispo CA Mike McGuire ’76 San Luis Obispo CA, from Phoenix AZ Elizabeth Benjamin ’87, from San Antonio TX Dr Robert Jacklich ’76 & from Auburn CA
Tom ’McGuire ’77
Special Thanks to Dennis & Mary Jo (Andersen) Montgomery '60 who designed & provided 50 Stickers for attendees, 10 Temporary Tattoos for FOA Board, 10 Refrigerator Magnets for Charlie's Angels & Special Polos for Lloyd Tremmel & CWood, plus Polo & T-Shirts to be Auction in honor of the Alumni House 20 years Celebration. Denny also designed & sponsored the Poster in honor of Lloyd Tremmel's Alumni House "Stay'n Alive " Video.
Denny & Mary Jo (Andersen) Montgomery
Each atendee was given a 20 Yer Sticker
Table Photos ------- Lloyd Tremmel '60.................
NEW FACES....................
Gene Menden '50 & John Ketarkus '56
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..............
This photo shows workers removing the M-R-K Interurban rails along Racine's Main St. in August of 1947. Shortly after the tracks were gone, Main St. was completely reconstructed and repaved.
CRIBBAGE.................Almost Correct !!!
Table #1: Don Klemt/CWood 1 - 3, Mike Hyduke/Joe Osterman 3 - 1
Bill Dombrowski/Terry Toll 0 - 4
Don Klemt/CWood 1 -1, Bill Dombrowski/Bobby Letsch Jr 1 - 1,
Joe Osterman/Mike Hyduke 0 - 2
Table #2: Rick Bonanno/Charlie Presta 5 -1, Dr Bob Jaklich/Dan DeMatthew 1 -5
Canadian Cribbage Rick Bonanno/Charlie/Presta 1 - 0, Dr Bob Jaklich/Dan DeMatthew 0 - 1
Table #3: Mark Mano/George Gordon 4 - 4, Tom Miller/Steve Madsen 4 - 4
Steve, Mark,Tom, George, Rick Jones
Today's Laugh........Ha Ha Ha !!!
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..........
Ashton Souter '25
Racine/Kenosha News..........
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health issues:
Jim Poulsen is upbeat and hopes friends will call - 262-497-9249 at St. Monica's
Dan Bentz '58 Sad News: Dan Bentz was taken from his home to Racine Aurora Hospital by the rescue squad. He may have had a stroke. He will remain in the hospital under Hospice care. They do not know how much longer he will survive. Best guess is weeks or less…Lloyd Tremmel
Rick Ropiak '87 - dealing with high Calcium level that has caused his Vertigo.
Mark Pawzun '75 - recovering & rehabbing from knee surgery.
Lloyd Tremmel '60 has better movement in his new shoulder than his old. He 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.
Terry Toll had recent Oral Surgery and ad Acupuncture for his Back, plus dealing with additional Health issues
SPECIAL PRAYER.............
Joe Ingrasci, Dave Schilling, Dick Heidenreich,Fr Joe Hornack, Jim May, 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.................................
Friday July 4th - Independence Day
Monday Aug 25, 2025 - Gary & Sharon Schonert's Annual Picnic
Monday Sept 1, 2025 - Labor Day - Alumni House - CLOSED
SAVE THE DATE...................
Monday July 7, 2025 - Angel Golf Classic - Meadowbrook CC
Friday Sept 26, 2025 - McGuire/Letsch Scramble - 25th Anniversary - Ives Grove Golf Links
Be Safe - Be Positive - Be Healthy