Class Notes: January 2021

January 27, 2021

1950s | 1960s | 1980s | 1990s | 2020s

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1950s

Dick Bobnick '55 is a nationally and internationally published illustrator and portrait artist. After being a lead illustrator at four of Minneapolis' largest advertising art studios he went on his own in 1990 to pursue his favorite subjects; famous persons in history, sports, films, music, and religion.  That led to commissions from many national corporations and publishers of books and periodicals. He recently completed two award-winning paintings of President Trump and another montage of Presidents Trump, Lincoln, and Reagan. 
 
Duane Geisen '55 enlisted in the Army as a PFC thanks to JROTC, then in '61, joined St Paul Police. He lived both careers concurrently for 40+ years, retiring as a Field Artillery Lieutenant Colonel, and Police Officer. During his service in St. Paul and Vietnam, he was awarded numerous commendations. Married in '58, he and Donna produced a family of six Cretin and three St. Agnes graduates and lived a wonderful life of happiness for 57 and a half years.  Today, he is retired, am a Knight of Columbus, an active member of Cursillo, parishioner of the church of St. Henry in Monticello, MN., and living alone on his 35-acre hobby farm near Monticello. He has 43 grand- and great-grand-children.
 
Jerry Lugert '55 is living out West, enjoying biking as much as he can. He is grateful that COVID-19 has not limited opportunities for biking and getting outside. 

1960s

Gary Francis, M.D. '61 has been named Professor Emeritus by the University of Minnesota. He is a cardiologist at the University Hospital and has also been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Teacher of the Year award.

Thomas Golden '63 moved to Franklin, TN after retiring, where he became a Realtor. He published a memoir in 2019 titled, "Ramblings of a Baby Boomer Wannabe." He recently sold his house and moved into a condo, and is looking forward to traveling extensively.

1980s

Steve Dennis '84 received the 2020 Volunteer of the Year award from the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

1990s

Katie McNamara Howie '98 has started a portrait project showing what life at home looks like for healthcare and other frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020s

Matt Gleason '20 has joined the hockey team at Colorado College.
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