Towards the end of February I will be going with the Ray of Hope team to Uganda. There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, April 20-23, to celebrate Ripons 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. Send a sympathy gift. Jo married Ralph Wickstrom in 1957. Location. Here they are, in no particular order: Room Blocks: Visitation for Donald Amsden will be held at First Congregational Church of Ripon from 9 AM until 11 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with a special Masons Memorial Service at 8:30 AM which the public may attend. Alumni | Ripon College If youre planning on off-campus lodging, there are room blocks at Heidel House in Green Lake, and at Cobblestone Suites in Ripon (920-748-5500). Submitted by: Class Agents: Erin, Cameron and MacKenzie. Honorary Life Trustees DOREEN CONFORTI CHEMEROW 73 and BILL MACLEOD 73, our gift chairs, will be sending you a letter soon. He helps 15 million street children of the world from his charitable trust. The winters there are milder than Ripons! Janice and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on December 23. Lenore was born on February 23, 1933 in Antigo, WI, the daughter of Charles Jr. and Ethel (Badtke) Decker. Participation number is what we are going for, so please try and contribute something! Room Blocks: January 28, 2023 (94 years old) View obituary. It was really my first adult decision I had to make, because who steps away from their ideal job that fits their degree? She has had a great first semester and we are excited to see what President Folse has in store for our colleges future. His wife, BARB HODSDON ROGUSKE 65, died in 2022. But really, try the gin and lime trick. If youre unable to make it to Alumni Weekend this year, I encourage you to attend a Ripon happy hour or other eventthats hosted by the College in various cities across the U.S. Its a good opportunity to reconnect with alumni in your area from various class years. What a way to start 2023! Please contact a Class Agent throughout the year with information about marriages, new family members, continuing education, moves, promotions, new jobs or businesses, exciting life adventuresanything! Im fortunate that my position teaching political science courses online for UW-Eau Claire continues. Rebecca Matzke presents on panel at British studies conference, gives public talk in Oshkosh. Detailed information will be coming out in the next few months. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. In observance of Veterans Day, we honor Army Capt. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. Success! This is a highly competitive position in my company, and Im very excited to see what my summer travels will bring., MELISSA HACKBARTH 19 of Germantown, WI, writes, Happy 2023! He graduated from Macomber (Technical) High School and became a draftsman. Looking forward to the new year new challenges, adventures, joy, love and health., CAROLYN AGACINSKI CLARK 89: I thought this interview about alcohol in the July Sun Magazine was interesting and thought that some of you might like it also., PATRICK FLORENCE 89: Looking at an old financial aid award letter from 1986. SCOTT MATHOT 68 of Loudon, Tennessee, died September 9, 2022. This year I will also be finally taking a trip to Spain., BRE OLLECH 22: I am currently a math teacher at Oshkosh West High School! This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. We miss our friends and activities in the Twin Cities and make frequent visits as weather permits. Online Tools Bovay's Books & More Ripon e-mail MyRipon Portal Handshake Dashboard Student of the Week Nominations Handbooks and Resources Student Handbook Harassment Policy/Title IV [] Helpful links for Ripon College's current students aiding in Handshake, Bovay's Books & More, Student Handbook, etc. The Class of 1963 Class Agent, WAYNE WOLFGRAM 63, has decided to step down as Class Agent following ten years of service. We want this We are RHETT CUNNINGHAM 22, ABBE LANE 22, ALYSSA NABER 22, and LOGAN ZEINART 22. My wedding date is June 15, 2024. EUGENE PLISKA 22: Ive been working as an accounting associate at Janssen Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. since the beginning of December 2022. Richard Nixon was re-inaugurated, soon on his way out. . As reported in my fall 2022 letter, RICK KAMMEN 68 has written two novels. Im in class for around nine hours every day. LINDSEY WIGAND 22: Howdy! KENDRA HOLTE FAUCETT 19 of Manhattan, KS: The University of Wyoming (UW) Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, housed in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, welcomed Kendra Faucett on August 8 as program coordinator for the new Growing Internship program. Our son, Geoff, and fiance Cleopatra, got married on New Years Eve in Colorado. He was a member of the Lake Area Club and snowmobile clubs. Now I am currently working in Hudson, Wisconsin as an associate chiropractor., Submitted by: Class Agents: Eric, Rachel, Olivia and Tyler. Something to do during the rainy Pacific Northwest Winter., MICHAEL MIZEN 73: Looking forward to June. June 22 June 25. I am currently a junior marketing lead and the work is never boring. KARI WRENN 16 had a new adventure call her and her family when the family moved to Colorado, so they followed. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. At Ripon, he majored in chemistry and participated in Sigma Nu/Theta Sigma Tau. Yes, we got married on winter break senior year. "Tony" Huml, age 50, of Janesville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. As you all have heard, the College recently announced the appointment of its first woman president, Dr. Victoria N. Folse. Ive always been passionate about advocating and supporting my community and our needs, which is why Im working on creating a tutoring center. If you have something that you would like to share in the future you can either send it to Ripon directly or to me. January 23, 2023 (40 years old) View obituary. This is your go-to place for information about your graduating class and to explore alumni news and sightings. It also serves to maintain connections with Ripon College post-graduation. She is currently working in private practice at two agencies. Jack Powers, Professor of Chemistry from 1957-1969, passed away on October 28, 2022. Lenore Ethel Kohl, age 90, of Ripon, WI, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, April 28, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. Overall, she seems to truly want to know the students. We also adopted a one and a half year old cat, named Vivian., PAYTON RAHN 22: Im starting my second semester of law school at Marquette University and absolutely loving it!, CASSIE BEHREANDT 22: I currently work as a site coordinator for Almond-Bancroft Boys and Girls Club. it would be great to catch up over a drink, coffee, or (for MARC HEALY 89) a Tuna Tears Soju. He plans on spending at least that much time there this year. P.S. Dr. Victoria (Vickie) Folse, will be inaugurated as Ripons 14th president on April 22nd, 2023. The spectacular sight more than made up for the spartan accommodations., Room Blocks: Im also enjoying as many Broadway shows as possible, when in town. Lets make this a platform that is educational, enjoyable and In March of 2022, I graduated with a Masters Degree from Northwestern University and opened my own clinical mental health private practice, Echo Counseling Services, LLC (check us out on social media! Please put June 22-25, 2023, on your calendar for our upcoming Alumni Weekend! Wisconsin, High School in 1942, Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin, in 1949, received a Master of Arts Degree . Select your class year from the dropdown below and click Search to see your class information, class agents, recent news and more! College. Jack Powers of Brevard, NC, a professor of chemistry at Ripon College from 1957 through 1969, died Oct. 28, 2022. This event will be an extension of the #OneDayRally brand and experience. ELLIOT HOERDEMANN 18 of Fayetteville, Arkansas, started a new role in February as a distributor sales executive at Molson Coors Beverage Company covering the state of Arkansas. Im hoping to see you all at our next Alumni Weekend, which will fall on June 22 through June 25. President Folses welcome tour continues; I had the pleasure of meeting her in Chicago last fall to see if theres a reception near you, check the schedule at ripon.edu/about-ripon/president/inauguration/. Im currently tutoring in person in South Central Minnesota and virtually elsewhere. Ripon Obituaries | Local Obits for Ripon, WI - Legacy.com Nothing better than a good frozen ice cream with pickled eggs!, MAURA MURPHY 91: On Tuesday, the Democratic Party got 51 percent of the vote statewide. He also ran a consulting firm, was active in arts and historical societies and church activities, and enjoyed golfing, camping, fishing and creating artwork. I recommend Every Last Word by Tamera Ireland Stone., BECKY ROSSEN 22: After graduation, I moved back to Illinois to begin my career at Ace Hardware HQ, as a merchandising representative, for the lawn and garden department. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three sons and one daughter. Its a beautiful campus! Donald L. Amsden. Alumni Weekend is planned for June 22-25, 2023. Divine Passage | Ripon WI funeral home and cremation She has created a garden on her deck and has a colorful array of flowers when they are in bloom. She would take samples of peas and corn to advise the corporation of when crops were ready to be harvested. Donald was born in Toledo OH on March 31,1917. I wont sell any merlot though., DREW PETERSON 89: Lets know some unknown facts about Messi today. Do any of you still participate in your sorority for fraternity activities? There will be a special giving event in conjunction with inauguration weekend, April20-23, to celebrate Ripons 14th President, Victoria N. Folse, and the exciting momentum happening within our campus community. At Ripon, he majored in mathematics and Physics and participated in athletics. I am hoping some from that Class will show up! The many other events to be held throughout Alumni Weekend, including the Weiske Golf Scramble and a Green Lake boat cruise, will be shared in later communications to you. Her older brothers couldnt be happier either. Ripon College LESTER SCHWARTZ OBITUARY Artist, professor, and father, died at age 93 on May 16, 2006. Watch your inboxes for more reunion-related communications, but for now, theres a lot going on on campus between now and Alumni Weekend.