OCT 26, 2026
Saturday October 31st - Halloween
SPECIAL THANK to Mike Ptaschinski '68 for sponsoring today's luncheon. Kewpee's Hamburgers & 2 Pasta Salads were the main course. 2 O&H Kringles served as dessert.
Mike Ptaschinski '68
Joining Us: Mike Ptaschinski, Bob Stepien, Marty Defatte, Dave Cook, Jerry Jardina,
Tom Goebel, Dr Steve Albright, Dave Olley, Dan DeMatthew, Lloyd Tremmel, Don Klemt,
Amy DeMatthew, Pam Mano, Mark Mano, Charlie Presta, Bob Broihier, Bob Miller,
Nick Comande, Tom Miller, Joe Osterman, Terry Toll, Rick Jones, Dan Kovara,
John Ketarkus, George Oteman, Tim Mattes, Monica DaPra, Mike Hyduke, Tom Konieczko, Joe Woitach, Joe Macareno, Richard Hagopian, Zach Prideaux, CWood, Kimberly Gardner, Bobby Letsch Jr., Dan Miller, Cintia Sanchez, Ed DeMeulenaere
Pictures thanks to..........Lloyd Tremmel '60
New Faces..............
Bob Stepien '69, Mike Ptaschinski '68
Mike is a retired Teacher/Wrestling Coach visiting from Salt Lake City UT
RETURNING.....................
Dr Steve Albright '70, Mike Hyduke '70, Dave Olley '70
Dr Albright was in town visiting from Seattle WA
Dave Olley '70, Monica DaPra '77
Marty Defatte '61 H recovering from Broken Knee Cap - check the brace - Thigh to mid calf
Visiting with Bobby Letsch Jr '84, Dan DeMatthew '75
CONGRATULATIONS..................
The St. Catherine’s Athletic Hall of Fame celebrating excellence since 1998. HOF recognizes the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, managers, and contributors who define the proud tradition of Angels Athletics.
St. Catherine's High School invites you to celebrate the Class of 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Register today: https://www.saintcats.org/halls-of-fame
Our 2026 Players of the Year - Sherry Mayfield & Skip Theuring!
If you see them around the club make sure to congratulate the them
SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS..............YEA !!!
Vinny Rotino '98
This Racine native and former Milwaukee Brewers player never expected to take up a career in front of the camera, but has found success with the Brewers.
Bewer Baseball on the BIG SCREEN in Monument Square
Out & About................
Racine ZOO Halloween..............
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
‘55. Kelli (Brown) Fallbach lives in Sedalia, CO.
1st Thursday of the Month - Alumni & Friends meet 9:30am (time Change) at DeRango's
on Washington & West Blvd
Class of '77 -
Class of '76 - 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 '63 - ???
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:
Table #2: Terry Toll/Joe Osterman 0-4, Ed DeMeulenaere/Rick Ropiak 1-3,
Dan DeMatthew/Charlie Presta 3-1
Rick Ropiak 1-0, Joe Osterman 0-1, Dan DeMatthew 0-1
Rick Ropiak, Charlie Presta, Joe Osterman, Ed DeMeylenaere, Dan DeMatthew, Terry Toll
Table #3: Canadian Cribbage
Mark Mano/Rick Jones 3-5, Tom Miller/Bobby Letsch Jr 1-7,
Joe Macareno/Lloyd Tremmel 4-4
Tom Miller, Rick Jones, Lloyd Tremmel, Bobby Letsch Jr, Mark Mano, Joe Macareno,
Point To Ponder.............
AMEN..........
At St Catherine's & Catholic schools, the nuns didn't need a ruler to check your skirt. Girls knelt on the floor or the steps, and if the hem didn't touch it, they were in trouble.
Some girls rolled the waistband up the minute they got off the bus, then rolled it right back down before homeroom. Did you ever get measured?
FYI................
Trip Down Memory Lane............The Good Old Days
MADE IN RACINE - A REFRIGERATOR STILL IN USE
As a collector of old Racine memorabilia, most of the items in my collection for display only. However, I do have a few pieces that are still being used, including this Racine-made old icebox. Built by the Racine Refrigerator Company over a hundred years ago, I use it to keep my beer and soda bottles cool before moving them to our "real" fridge when needed. It is well-insulated, and looks great. Racine resident reporting
St. Bonaventure Prep School, also known as St. Bonaventure Minor Seminary and High School, was founded in 1901 in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Originally, the school's goal was to prepare Polish youth for the priesthood. The Franciscans who ran the school wanted a location to draw students from the larger Polish populations of Milwaukee and Chicago. In 1921, they moved to Sturtevant. As the years passed and interest in the priesthood decreased, the school's focus changed to preparing young men for college. In 1982, financial difficulties forced the school to decide to close after graduation the following year. In
1983, the school closed and eventually was converted into the Racine Correctional Institution
Laugh for the Day..............
Racine Happenings...........
The new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center & Health Clinic is coming along beautifully!
From the architecture to the expansive spaces, it’s exciting to see everything taking shape. With basketball, pickleball, fitness, wellness, and educational opportunities planned, there’s plenty to look forward to!
The facility is anticipated to open in early 2027, with more details to come regarding job opportunities, programming, hours of operation, and the official opening date.
WHAT COULD $250,000 DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
What would take your business from an idea to an opening day?
For eligible #DowntownRacine businesses, the new Revolving Loan Fund can help finance many of the expenses that come with opening or expanding.
And with up to 50% loan forgiveness, this isn't your typical business financing opportunity.
Find out more: https://rcedc.org/new-downtown-racine-business.
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine............
A big congratulations to our Saints of the Week! We’re so happy to celebrate these wonderful students and all the ways they make our school specil. #StSebMoments
Congratulations to our Saints of the Week!
We are so proud of you for always being kind, hard working, and a wonderful example to others!
Laurie Prideaux former SCHS Cheer/Poms Coach
Zach Prideaux SCHS Asst Principal - girls Volleyball Coach - Laurie is his mom !!!
Sacred Heart Racine, WI. Have never seen an open ambry. It was a beautiful welcome into the church. The early build of the church was 12 arches representing the apostles. The addition to the back was 12 additional arches representing the tribes of Israel. We were thrilled with receiving both species at Saturday vigil.
St Catherine's in the News..........
The September 2026 edition of Siena Catholic Schools' President's Report
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with AHANA!
The AHANA Culture Club is selling AHANA apparel in celebration of our Hispanic Heritage Event on Friday, October 16, from 5:00-7:00 PM at St. Catherine’s High School.
The sale is open to students, staff, families, friends, and community members.
Order shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../schs-ahana-hispanic-heritage...
Thank you for supporting AHANA and helping us celebrate culture, heritage, and community!
Prayers for families of deceased Alumni - Friends
Bob “Tut” Totero Class of ‘55 from his daughter Marsia
Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health Issues:
Dick Graceffa is back on his feet - Cancer free - wants to thank all for the prayers
Joe Ingrasci is living at Ridgewood Senior Living
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, Al Mollerskov
Important Dates.................................
Saturday October 31st - Halloween
Sunday November 1st - Daylight Saving Time
Tuesday November 3rd Election Day
Wednesday November 11th - Veterans Day
Sunday November 22nd - SCHS Athletic HOF
Thursday November 26th - Thanksgiving
Friday November 27th - Black Friday
BE SAFE - BE HEALTHY - BE POSITIVE
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