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Susan Holzinger (Brown)
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October 26, 1953
Retired
Married
Updated: 08/11/2022: Hello Classmates. I hope everyone is doing well, especially in these unusual times. Previously I reported that after graduating SLPHS, I attended the University of Oklahoma, and earned a BBA. I joined IBM and enjoyed a 26 year carreer in Sales & Marketing. In 2oo3 I was recognized as the IBM World Wide Sales Leader for my work with the Aerospace and Defense Industry selling Engineering Solutions.
I also took an early retirement package that year, and then came back to work for IBM as an outside communications consultant in Mergers & Acquisitions. I met my husband, Steve, at IBM. We have enjoyed 33 years of traveling the world together and developed some fun hobbies, including hiking in the Rocky Mountains, gardening and building our dream home. 50th Reunion Update: In 2016 IBM asked me to come out of retirement and join a specialized Critical Situation Management team. However, by 2019 I had health issues that required full time attention and I retired from IBM a second time - for good! I have been active all my life in sports and recreation. However, the wear and tear on my knees eventually took its toll. I was diagnosed in 2019 with Osteo Arthritis, which is/was a very painful condition that severely impacted my mobility. After trying some temporary fixes, I underwent full knee replacement in 2020 and 2021. Best decision ever! I am happy to report that as of June of this year, I have made a full recovery from my surgeries. I am completely out of pain, and have regained the mobility and strength that I had lost. I am starting to resume the activities that I love and that have been on hold. I wish everyone a happy 5oth and a happy life. |
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Al Burke
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Gretchen Lang (Carlson)
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Leslee Johnson (Cato)
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August 04, 1954
Homemaker
Married
2
We have lived in Colorado for 25+ years and just "downsized"- moved to a smaller community & home outside of Colorado Springs. Both daughters & husbands live nearby as does our adorable granddaughter - I love being a homemaker, wife, mom and grammy. What fun it will be to visit with all of you after so many years!
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Leslee Johnson (Cato)
August 04, 1954
Homemaker
Married
2
I've been married 46 years to Craig whom I met at UMD. We have 2 married daughters & 5 grandchildren. After living in Colorado Springs for 32 years near our older daughter & 2 grands, we recently moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We now live near our 3 little grandchildren & love spending time with them. I still love being a homemaker, creating, reading, church & cruises.
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Alan Chazin
October 18, 1953
Builder/Developer
Married
3
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John Choukalas
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July 26, 1954
Business Manager
Married
3
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Kathy Kremen (Cooper)
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January 09, 1954
Speech/Language Pathologist and Curves Fitness Coach
Married
1
We just celebrated our 35th anniversary and we are currently living in Hopkins. We had dated in our 20's, married other people and then reconnected 12 years later after both having gone through divorces. We have one daughter who lives in St. Louis Park with her husband and their 8 month old son, Benny. I worked as a speech/language pathologist in the school system for many years, and later as a fitness coach at Curves. I was also a volunteer with Ronald McDonald House by the U of M campus for several years. It's been a good and happy life and now enjoying it even more with the incredible joy of our first grandchild.
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Tobi Horowitz (Cooper)
May 02, 1954
Administrative Assistant
Married
2
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Katherine Berg (Culbertson)
October 12, 1953
Teacher
Married
4
I have lived in California the past 45 years where my husband and I have raised our four children. We've been blessed with one granddaugher and another grandbaby is on the way. All of my siblings live in Minnesota so our family continues to enjoy visiting often.Teaching English to speakers of other languages was a satisfying fit for me and I continue to teach a mental health course to sixth and ninth graders in public and private schools across Santa Barbara County. Life is good. |
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