1960 Spring ’23 Class Letter
Dear Class of 1960,
I am happy to report that there is news this time. I really appreciate it when you send me news of your life. I am sure that everyone likes to hear what their classmates are still up to.
February in Phoenix is the Super Bowl and a big golf tourney. There is also a Presidential Welcome Reception for an opportunity to meet President Victoria N. Folse in Arizona! It is on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Trustee MARK FRANZEN ’83 and JANICE HEINZ FRANZEN ’83 are hosting at their home in Paradise Valley. This is a great opportunity to visit with Vickie and other alumni and parents as she provides initial remarks about her vision for the future of the College and answers questions. For more information, or registration, go to ripon.edu/about-ripon/president/welcome-receptions/.
CLASS UPDATES
PAT CARROLL CARSON ’60 is now living in a small house in Aurora. She has created a garden on her deck and has a colorful array of flowers when they are in bloom. Unfortunately, she had to bury her last cat who was 17 years old. She is also busy with a lunch group and lots of game nights.
KARL PIOTROWSKI ’60 is still managing his construction business with his son, Brian. His daughter, Joy, and her husband, Hunter, have returned from Kenya and have bought a home in Silver Springs, Maryland.
SAD NEWS
WILLIAM PUERNER ’60 of Calvert City, Kentucky, died Jan. 30, 2023. At Ripon, he majored in chemistry and participated in Sigma Nu/Theta Sigma Tau.
VERNE LEWELLEN JR ’60 died Nov. 5, 2022 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He worked in sales for the majority of his career in Montgomery County, Maryland.
DAVE REDEMANN SR ’60 of Lakewood, Washington died Sept 14, 2022. After 2 tours in Vietnam and 30 years, he retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel. His grandson DAVID REDEMANN III ’14 is a Ripon graduate of 2014.
Alumni Weekend is coming up quickly! This year, it is June 22-25, 2023. Below you can find information if you are planning to attend!
The College is three hours north of Chicago, and served by airports in Milwaukee (a two-hour drive from Ripon), Madison (a 1.5 hour drive), and Appleton (a 45 minute drive). Milwaukee offers the most frequent service. From the Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago and Appleton airports guests may choose to rent a car. Ripon is served by taxi to and from the Appleton airport.
Room Blocks:
Heidel House (Green Lake) – Book online at www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HQ83E1
Cobblestone Suites (Ripon) – Book by calling 920.748.5500
I hope you call, or text if you are in town. Please remember to send me the updates on your life, loves and ailments.
Your Class Agent,
Deb ’60
P.S. There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, Apr. 20-23, to celebrate Ripon’s 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. Stay tuned for more information. We look forward to your participation!