May 19, 2025
- chaswood23
- May 20
- 5 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
BIG THANKS to Richard Hagopian '98 & Coach Tom Scheller '69 for sponsoring today lunch at the Alumni House. 4 DeRango's Sheet Pizzas were the main course: 2 Cheese & Sausage, 1 Cheese & Pepperoni, 1 Cheese & Veggies.
Sue & Chris Gorman brog 2 bags of candy. ! was Carmel Lovers party Bag with mini Reese's, Rolo, Payday, Mile Duds. The other was a bag of Milk Chocolate Truffles.
Marie Welsh brought a Special Cake in honor Fr Craig Richter's 1 year Anniversary of being ordained.
Richard Hagopian '98, Tom Scheller '69
Fr Craig Richter, Marie Welsh
Joining Us: Richard Hagopian, Fr Craig Richter, Lloyd Tremmel, George Oteman,
George Gordon, Terry Kovara, Mark Mano, Pam Mano, Gary Schonert, Dan DeMatthew, Amy DeMatthew, Terry Toll, Suzanne Toll, Adam Chalekian, Dave Cook, Bill Horvath,
Dave Benjamin, Renee Benjamin, Cintia Sanchez, Chris Gorman, Sue Gorman, Don Klemt, Bob Broihier, Joe Woitach, Marie Welsh, Cathy Poulsen, Joe Osterman, Mike Hyduke,
Jeff Tarkowski, Tom Konieczko, Tom Goebel, Marty Defatte, Sam Azarian, Lori Azarian, Monica DaPra, Ryan Andersen, Tom Adams, Frank D'Acquisto, Brent Kapellusch,
Jerry Jardina, Tom Scheller, Tristan Ropiak, Rick Ropiak, John Busey, Fr Juan
Today's Table Pictures Compliments of Lloyd Tremmel '60.....
NEW FACES.....................
Great to have Rick Ropiak '87 back at the Alumni House with son Tristan '23.
Rick is now retired, Tristan will be a junior at UW-Whitewater
Brent Kapellusch '60 P, ran in the neighborhood with Joe Woitach '59
Brent was visiting from Indiana
Terry "Voice of the Angels" Toll brought his wife Suzanne in honor of Fr Richter.
Terry says those short NAPS help.......
Golf -You're Invited............
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 !!!.................
A Trip Down Memory Lane..............
Remember standing in line on a Saturday morning to see a movie -at the Venetian, Rialto,
Crown, Uptown, Capital or nay other theater ???
OUT & ABOUT..............
Marie Welsh was in attendance at the recent SCHS Softball game at Crawford Park where Gene Biesak was honored. Head Girls Softball Coach Zach Prideau was responsible for recognizing Gene before the game. Zach shared that Gene was instrumental in developing young Angel talent during the time he served as an Asst to Head Girls Softball Coach Keith Ruelle. Great Guy - Great Coach !!!
Marie Welsh, Gene Biesak
Angel Golfers play 9 Hole Scramble every Thursday during the Golf Season at Ives Grove. Tee off time is at 8:30. Everyone is welcomed to join the group, foursome are developed each week, based on who shows to play. Good for a few laughs, some great shots and interesting conversation after golf.
Jim Dorlack, Fr Craig Richter, Dave Olle, Chris Gorman
Dick Graceffa, Dan Kovara, Rick Jones, Terry Kovara
Mike Hyduke, Tom Goebel, Jerry Jardina, Dr Ron Kraus, Tom Adams, Dave Benjamin
Nick Comande '76 on his Alaskan Cruise. He went hiking the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau Alaska and Whale watching in Ketchikan Alaska this past week
Cribbage Results.........almost Accurate !!!
Table #1: Joe Osterman/Don Klemt 4 - 2, Lloyd Tremmel/Sam Azarian 2 -4
Joe Osterman/Don Klemt 4 - 2, Lloyd Tremmel/CWood 2 - 4
Joe Osterman/Don Klemt 1 - 0, Dan DeMMatthew/George Gordon 0 -1,
Lloyd Tremmel/CWood 0 - 1
Don, Sam, Joe, Lloyd
Table #2: Frank D"Acquisto/Dave Benjamin 2 - 1, Jerry Jardina/CWood 1 - 2
Jerry did a great job having not played for 20 + years.
Tom Scheller 1 - 0, CWood 0 - 1
Dave, CW, Frank (THE ADVISOR),Jerry
Table #3: Sue Gorman/Monica DaPra 3 - 2, Lori Azarian/Chris Gorman 2 - 3.
Lori asked for Frank D'Acquisto advise - so she threw a 5 in her opponents crib - WHY ???
Why did she ask Frank ???
Fr Juan (Lori's Confessor), Lori, Sue, Chris, Monica
Table #3: Mark Mano/George Gordon 4 - 4, Mike Hyduke/Dan DeMatthew 4 - 4
CANADIAN CRIBBAGE
Mike, Mark Dan, George
Today's Laugh........Ha Ha Ha !!!
Angels Connecting..................
Dave Bulik hosted an Angel get together at his home in San Antonio, TX
Dr Robert "Speedy" Jaklich '76, Mark "Spider" Pawzun '75 , Dave Bulik '71, Jeff Pulda '71, Dr Richard Andersen '71. Jeff & Dr Andersen were visiting San Antonio.
• 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..........
Sharif Chamblis '00 returns to SCHS as the 2025 Commencement Speaker -
Thursday May 29th - 9am SCHS.
uwbadgers.com › coaches › sharif-chamblissSharif Chambliss | Men's Basketball Coach | Wisconsin Badgers
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 - Mark & Pam Mano recently visited Joe at Ridgewood
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 Froedtert in Kenosha with an Urinary Infection - Mark & Pat Mano visited Dan in the Hospital
Dr Robert "Bob" Jaklich '76 - Doctor removed the Stent from both his Kidney & Bladder.
Dr J is home and on the road to recovery.
Rick Ropiak '87 - still dealing with Vertigo - most of the time he's either light headed or dizzy.
Making some improvement.
David Schilling - John Ketarkus' brother-in-law dealing with serious health issues.
John is in West Virginia to lend a hand.
Mark Pawzun '75 going in for knee surgery.
Lloyd Tremmel '60 scheduled for shoulder surgery.
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.................................
Monday May 26th - Memorial Day
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