SEPT 29, 2025
- chaswood23
- Sep 29, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 30, 2025
BIG THANKS to Karen McBurney & Barbara Brodek who sponsored today's lunch in Memory of Dan Bentz ’58, DeRango’s Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Fries & Bread.
Dan Bentz was one of the original Charlie's Angel, a friend to all with a warm smile engaging personality and great sense of humor . Dan was a Talented Athlete, Gifted Artist and Dedicated Gardener. He was a great guy, who is missed by all at the Alumni House.
Dan & best friend Jerry Verwey '58 Dan & former SCS Pres Brenda White
Dan & Judy at the Schonert's Annual Picnic
Standing: Judy Bentz, Barb Brodek, Sue Seitz, Marsha Iggulden
Seated: Jonna Chiapete, Mary Woitach, Karen Burney, Carol Kochauski
Joining us today: Judy Bentz, Barb Brodek, Sue Seitz, Marsha Iggulden, Jonna Chiapete, Mary Woitach, Karen McBurney, Carol Kochanski, Lloyd Tremmel, Dave & Renee Benjamin, Chris & Sue Gorman, Don Klemt, Dan Kovara, Terry Toll, Terry Kovara, George Oteman, Mark & Pam Mano, Tom Ropiak, Dave Cook, Joe Woitach, Rick Jones, Richard Hagopian, Gary Schonert, Frank D'Acquisto, Steve Madsen, John Ketarkus, Tom Konieczko, Jeff Pulda, Chelsea Ostrov, Kellie Arison, Amber Lacher, Mike Hyduke, Mike McGuire, Tom McGuire,
Dr Bob Jaklich, Pete Schiro, Kimberly Gardner, Ralph Mazzie, Bob Letsch, Bobby Letsch Jr., Bill Frayer, Bob Broihier, Ed DeMeulenaere, Chuckie Schovain, Bill Horvath, Nick Comande
Birthday Celebration...............
Mark Mano '59 - Pam Mano
Pam celebrates Mark's 84th Birthday with a loving strangle hold.
In the background, is the beautiful landscaped Alumni House backyard that Pam & Mark
put countless hours of volunteer to beautify the yard.
Table Photos...............Lloyd Tremmel '60................
New Face...............
In town for the McGuire/Letsch Golf Scramble this past Friday
Tom McGuire '76, Dr Robert Jaklich '76, Mike Mcguire 75
Tom & Mike live in California, Dr J live in Texas
Bill Frayer '65, Ralph Mazzie '70
Ralph one of Charlie's Angels who worked on the Alumni House was visiting from Philly
GREAT NEWS..............
Dan Kovara & Joe Osterman will be enjoying the "HONOR FLIGHT" in early November.
A number of our Monday Vets have enjoyed the trip: Lloyd Tremmel, Mark Mano,
Terry Toll, Marty Defatte to name a few.
Honor Flight is a non-profit service that provides free transportation for U.S. military veterans, particularly those from the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras, to visit the national war memorials in Washington, D.C The trips are organized by local volunteers-run "hubs" under the Honor Flight Network, which provides support and guidelines for their activities. Funding for these trips come from donations, not government grants, allowing veterans to share in a day of gratitude and remembrance at no cost to them.
HONORING THE ANGELS............
St Catherine's HS Alumni HOF - Class of 2025 Inductees
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 Inductees at the Hall of Fame Ceremony during Reunion Weekend on Friday, October 17, 2025! RSVP here!
Congratulations are in order for
Daniel Horton '73 - Business, Community and Education
Ralph Malicki '82 - Business
Mary Jo (Curty) Diem '76 - Volunteerism, Community Service
Linda Townsend-Christ '69 - Volunteerism, Community Service
Racine Dominicans - Education
OUT & ABOUT ..................
The RAMAC (Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce) Annual Membership Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4:45 PM to 7:30 PM at the Fountain Banquet Hall, featuring cocktails, a networking session, a dinner, and a keynote speaker.
Craig Thompson '87 Keynote Speaker and will be introduced by Classmate Dave Pettit '87.
SAVE THE DATE : Tuesday November 18, 2025 5-8pm - Meadowbrook CC
Guest of Honor
The Most Reverend Archbishop Jeffery S Grob
The 25th Annual McGuire/Letsch Golf Scramble
Jeff Pulda '71 wanted to honor the memory of John McGuire, Legendary SCHS basketball coach. He gather a few former basketball player and formed the Annual John McGuire Memorial Golf Outing. The 1st outing was in September of 2000.
When legendary basketball coach Bob Letsch '61 retired. Jeff asked the Golf Committee to rename the McGuire Memorial to include Bob Letsch. The annual golf outing became the McGuire/Letsch Golf Scramble. Jeff has been a tireless volunteer in sustaining the golf outing which has raised over $300,000 for incoming SCHS Freshman.
Tom McGuire '76, Mike McGuire '77, Tim Letsch '85, Bobby Letsch Jr '84
Kathy Jo '79, Bob "The Legend" Letsch '61
Not Pictured: Mary Beth McGuire '78, David Letsch '89
The Angel Golfers could not say no to Sweet, Angelic Amy DeMatthew
selling raffle tickets
A few of the McGuire/Letsch Golfers Alumni/Friends at Roma Lodge for dinner...............
Point to Ponder..............
Who Knew...........
Trip Down Memory Lane............
DeMarks Bar & Restaurant is family owned for 3 generations! Home of the World-Famous Pizza Burger. We also serve the city's best meatball bombers and fish fry! Stop in and see us and play a game of shuffleboard! Open Tuesday-Saturday & all Packer games.
CRIBBAGE.................SEMI CORRECT ???
Table #1: Chuck Schovain/Chris Gorman 2 - 1, Tom McGuire/ Frank D'Acquisto 1 - 0
Table #2: Bob Letsch/CWood 1 - 0, Joe Osterman/Charlie Presta 0 - 1
Dave Benjamin/Bob Letsch 2- 2, Joe Osterman/Charie Presta 2 - 2
Don Klemt/Dave Benjamin 2 - 2, Bob Letsch/Mike Hyduke 1 - 1
Table #3: Frank D'Acquisto/Pete Schiro 6 - 0, Bob Jaklich/Bobby Letsch Jr 0 - 6
Bob & Bobby DIDN"T win at least 1 game ??? DAMN !!!
Table #4: Mark Mano 4 - 3, Steve Madsen 3 - 4
Today's Laugh..........
Compliments of Ed DMaulenarere...............
Angels Connecting..................
1st Thursday of the Month - Alumni & Friends meet 9am at DeRango's
on Washington & West Blvd
Class of '73 - Next Luncheon is Tuesday December 9th at the Alumni House
Paul Sklba will be coordinating the next get together.
Class of "62 - website: SCHS1962.org - Compliments of John McNamee '62
• Class of '60 - 65th Class Reunion on Thursday Sept 25th at Mike & Angelo's - 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......
Angels in the News..........
Congratulations to Pat '77 & Mary Jo (Curty) '76 Diem's daughter Bridget
Bridget (Diem) Garnier '05 took 1st place in the Costa Rica (her residence) National Track & Field Meet last weekend in the 100 & 200 meter competition.
Bridget in now training for meet in Mexico in November.
SCHS Football.........
Racine/Kenosha News..........
• Prayers for the families of departed Angels and Friends......
Tom Clazmer '56 P - details forthcoming
• Prayers for Alumni & Friends dealing with Health issues:
Jim Poulsen - is now at Siena Center for Rehab - Gorman's visited with Jim this weekend & reported he was in good spirits.
Terry Toll scheduled for Cataract Surgery.
Lloyd Tremmel - dealing with health issues.
Good news, no Multiple Myeloma or MGUS. Waiting for results of additional test on Thyroid Cancer and/or return of Prostate Cancer.
Tom Miller's wife (Dan Miller's Mom) had recent back surgery now dealing with severe pain in her hip.
Dr Ron Kraus - doing well, in good spirits - going to PT
Chris Gorman got a new cast - in a few weeks he will get a walking boot.
Gary Schonert has a support on his right hand and a right leg boot is gone. He reports that fishing he screwed up his arm once again - back to the Doc for MRI
Ed DeMeulenaere has Bladder Cancer - no chemo required - monitoring closely
Jim Mascari dealing with Health issues.
George Gordon no report on status of back injection - MIA today
Stan Postorino is scheduled for Rotator Surgery
Marty Deffate dealing with back issues
SPECIAL PRAYER.............
Terry Toll, Mark Pawzun, 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, 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 Oct 31st, 2025 - Halloween
Sunday Nov 2, 2025 - Day Light Saving Tome - FALL BACK !!!
BE SAFE - BE HEALTHY - BE POSITIVE
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