Paige Van Vorst was at our 55-Year Reunion and realized we never published news of the death of Larry Grouse. Here's Larry's obituary from 2016.
Lawrence Douglas Grouse Age 69, born in Minneapolis in 1946 and a Gig Harbor resident since 1992, died June 10, 2016. Larry was a graduate of Washburn High School in Minneapolis, Carleton College in Northfield, MN, and the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Larry was a physician, a gifted researcher and Ph.D. in molecular biology, a clinical faculty member in the department of Neurology at the University of Washington, a distinguished writer and medical editor, and an innovator in medical communications. He is survived by his wife, Jan; son, Eric (Yuko); daughter, Katie (Rick); granddaughters Elena, Emily, and soon-to-be-born Emma; and his sisters, Judith Thornton, Ruth Bulger (Roger), and Dorothy Fontana (Robert), and their families; and his two beloved Westies, Mac and Angus. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 25 at the Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor. All are welcome. Please sign his guest book at www.havenrest.com where you can light a candle and leave memories and condolences for the family.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on June 19, 2016
Charles Running sent news of the passing of two of our classmates since our last reunion: Gary Ott passed away a couple of months ago from cancer. He had retired from a woodworking business in Aspen CO. Mike Swartz passed away about two years ago from cancer. He had been a fishing guide on Lake Mead.
Barbara Johnson Dowdal of Elicott City, MD died during the week of August 19, 2019.
Patricia "Pat" Kelley Lysfjord age 70 of Minnetonka died August 1, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend. She was preceded in death by parents, Don and Juel Kelley; special aunt, Katy Peterson. She is survived by husband of 49 years, Jack; daughters, Kari Lysfjord (John Murdoch) and Molly (Eric) Kurzweg; brother-in-law, Tom Lysfjord; many cousins. Pat's pride & joy were her grandchildren, Ellie and Lauren Kurzweg. Our family would like to thank the Mayo Clinic sarcoma team, in particular, Dr. Steven Robinson and Jean Stahl, and Fairview Hospice for the excellent care.
Barry W. Larson of Eden Prairie/Wahkon, MN, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 24, 2017. Survived by wife Barb; children, Kristi and Nicholas, four grandchildren; siblings, Bruce Larson and Karen (Scott) Butterfield; and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.
David Richard Bast, devoted son, father, grandfather, and husband, died at age 72 in his home in San Pedro, CA on June 24, 2019. He joins many loved ones in heaven including his parents, brother, son and first wife, Claudia. David is survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 children and their spouses, many friends and family members, and his loving wife, Susan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 3 at 11:00 am at Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
James Brian Kautz, age 71 of Webster, MN passed away on December 12, 2017. Born in Aberdeen, SD on July 8, 1946 to Murrell and Esther Kautz and grew up in South Mpls. Survived by brother Ronald (Jo) Kautz of Texas, sister Denise Baker (Bob Goodrich) of California, son Jon (Melanie) Kautz, daughter Carey (Brandon) Goedel, three much-loved grandsons Austin, Tyler, and Dylan Kautz, and friend and former wife Janet (Dombeck) Kautz. James was a member of the Scott County Sheriff Reserves where he proudly served his community at every opportunity. James' family was blessed with almost three months of bonus time with him, when he survived a massive heart attack on Sept 21, 2017.
Elaine Jorgenson Landergan passed away on May 3, 2019. She was an RN for 32 years and was loved by all who knew her. She and her husband Mark traveled extensively, visiting 44 states, many in their RV, and 20 countries. She enjoyed sports, and was an avid baseball fan. She ran many 10k races, both in the area and elsewhere & snowshoed and kayaked with her husband. She enjoyed cooking and being with her family and friends. She held three degrees and became fluent in Spanish. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, son Christopher. and many relatives and friends.
Brian P. Bakk passed away at Ebenezer Care Center in south Minneapolis on October 15, 2018. Brian was formerly employed by Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. He was a gifted pianist from an early age, and known as a fierce Scrabble competitor with an uncanny memory. He was a member of the Ebenezer community for more than a decade.
Bill Pritchard passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in California from diabetes. He attended our 50th Reunion in 2014 and enjoyed spending time with his classmates that weekend. His sister is Marianne Pritchard Trennepohl and she can be reached at 218-340-5479 or mariannetrennepohl@yahoo.com.
Carol Tiffany Priest passed away on February 28, 2018. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked as a supervisor in the Public Assistance programs in Ramsey County for her entire 40-year career. She enjoyed golf, gardening, reading, travel, and animals, and was an active volunteer with several animal rescue organizations.
Timothy Jon Leaf passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on December 2, 2017 from brain cancer. He was a graduate of Augsburg College and served in the Army and Air Force Reserves. The majority of his career was spent in advertising sales at WCCO TV and in the cable television industry. He retired to Scottsdale, AZ and continued to work for the San Francisco Giants during spring training.
Craig K. "Lucky" Lien passed away on January 7, 2017 in Minneapolis.
Bill Kuross passed away on January 31, 2018. He was a tennis and squash star and coached Washburn to a city conference championship in football. He taught social studies at both Ramsey and Washburn.
William R. Schwalbe's obituary appeared in the StarTribune on Sunday, August 9, 2015. He posted a message in our Guestbook, but did not attend the reunion.
Robert W. Blackmur, one of our memorable teachers, died on January 14, 2015. He may not have been your favorite teacher while you were his student, but you remember him for his love of Shakespeare and classic literature. He drilled us on the "Basic Essentials" until they became part of us. It took years to appreciate what he taught us, but I know many from our class will miss him.
The Guest Book entries reveal a great deal about him.
Louise Parten Long died on January 14, 2015 after a long illness. She attended the 50th reunion with her daughter, Lara.
Margaret (Micki) Ponsford Hansen used her skill as a graphic designer to create a poster honoring our deceased classmates. Although it was a bittersweet process to create it, it helps us remember our friends who are gone. The poster was on display at our reunion in 2014, and you can view it here.
Here's a list of our classmates who have left us too soon. As you look at the names, how many do you remember? We know the list isn't complete and will update it with any new information you provide. Please include the year of death if you know it.
Steven K (Moose) Anderson - info received for 50th Reunion
Lou C Anquist Waltz - 2004
Todd L Bachman - 2008 at Beijing Olympics
Brian P Bakk - 2018
Bruce N Barker - 1982
Douglas C Barthel - 2003
David Bast - 2019
Thomas Bean - info received for 30th Reunion
Mary L Benson Dahl - 2008
David Carlberg - info received for 30th Reunion
Thomas G Cedergren - 2001
Richard J Christophersen - info received for 50th Reunion
Bonita Collins Deters - info received for 50th Reunion
Nancy Cooke Peterson - info received for 30th Reunion
Peter Cottrell - info received for 50th Reunion
Susan Craig - 2014
Michael J Culbert - 1968
Daniel B Cybyske - 1993
Mary Dircks Anderson - 1992
Robert J Dressel - 1985
Laurel Anne Duffy - 2015
Rose Marie Dulian Nellermoe - 2021
James P Erickson - info received for 50th Reunion
Olive Evenson - 1966
Carole A Fischer Casey - 2005
Kathleen Flohr - 2005
John Clark Forsyth - 1991
Jim Freeburg - approximately 2000
Sue Genaust Debnam - 2014
Yale M Greenfield - 2002
Vera Maria Dalla Greppe - 1991
Larry Grouse - 2016
Mark S Gunderson - 1983
Thomas Hanson - 2020
Erick (Rick) Hassis - 1994
George Headrick - 2020
Ronald D (Ron) Holbrook
Barbara Johnson Dowdal - 2019
Terence (Terry) Johnson - 1991 Elaine Jorgenson Landergan - 2019
Bruce A Kath - 2013
Janice M Katz - 1980
Jim Kautz - 2017 Patricia Kelley Lysfjord - 2017 Mark F Kotrich - info received for 30th Reunion
Lisa Lake - 2012 Barry Larson - 2017
David R Larson - info received for 25th Reunion
Janice Muedeking Imazaki - 1988
Mary Muzetras Headrick - 2020
Gary Ott - 2019
Sherrill L Palmer Barnett - info received for 25th Reunion
Louise Parten Long - 2015
Dick Perry - 2020
Judy Plitman Steffenson - info received for 50th Reunion
Carol T Priest - 2018
Bill Pritchard - 2018
Arlymae Rand - info received for 25th Reunion
Donna J Rognlie - 2006
Kerry M Rosen - 1966
Gail P Rotegard - 1984
Patricia L Sawyer - 1973
Henry A Schaeffer - 1981
William R. Schwalbe - 2015
Kathryn E Scott - 1979
Sheila A Shannon Hesse
James L Shosted
Robert C Snouffer - 2002
Jim Spanyers - 2002
Jan R Stitzel - 1974 Mike Swartz - 2017 Kirby Titus - 2010
Stephanie Ulman Blair - 2021
Norton S Twite - 2009
Kathleen A Wilson Divine - info received for 50th Reunion
Landergan, Elaine (nee Jorgenson) Age 72, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Eugene & Margaret. Elaine was an RN for 32 years, and was loved by all who knew her. She and her husband Mark traveled extensively, visiting 44 states, many in their RV, and 20 countries. She enjoyed sports, and was an avid baseball fan. She ran many 10K races, both in the area and elsewhere, & snowshoed and kayaked with her husband. She enjoyed cooking and being with her family and friends. She held three degrees and became fluent in Spanish. Survived by loving husband of 51 years Mark, son Christopher (Rachel), brothers William and James Jorgenson (Debra), niece Carol, nephew Peter, and many relatives and friends. She will be deeply missed. A Memorial Gathering to remember Elaine was held at on May 26 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska.
Patricia "Pat" Lysfjord age 70 of Minnetonka died August 1, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend. She was preceded in death by parents, Don and Juel Kelley; special aunt, Katy Peterson. She is survived by husband of 49 years, Jack; daughters, Kari Lysfjord (John Murdoch) and Molly (Eric) Kurzweg; brother-in-law, Tom Lysfjord; many cousins. Pat's pride & joy were her grandchildren, Ellie and Lauren Kurzweg. Our family would like to thank the Mayo Clinic sarcoma team, in particular, Dr. Steven Robinson and Jean Stahl, and Fairview Hospice for the excellent care.
Laurel was my room mate at the U. of M. She was a lovely generous and compassionate person. She graduated in Special Ed., moved to Gallup New Mexico to teach, then to Las Vegas, NV. She later went to law school in Colorado and was a lawyer for many years in Las Vegas. She married but was widowed a few years afterwards. The last communication I had with her, she was Assistant DA in Las Vegas.
Here is what I found while looking for her new address: We regret to say that Laurel Duffy passed away on 10/22/2015 and was 68 at the time. Previously, Laurel Duffy had lived in Las Vegas, NV. Sometimes Laurel had gone by various nicknames including Laurel Ann Duffy, Laurel A Duffy and Laurel L Duffy. At the time of death, Laurel was single.
Long, Louise M. (Parten) age 68 of Rochester, formerly of Mpls, passed away after a lengthy illness Jan. 15, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Long III, MD; her parents, Gerald and Lucille Parten. Survived by children, Lara (Ron) Way, Kristin (Matt Parrillo) Long, and Harry (DeeDee) Long IV; grandchildren, Will, Emily and Daniel Way, Cameron Parrillo, Elise, Lindsey and Harry Long V; brother, Gary (Barbara) Parten; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Louise was a long time member of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rochester where she served as a deacon. She was a life long member of the American Bell Association International. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Kidney Foundation. Funeral service Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10 AM with visitation 1/2 hour before at Lakewood Chapel 3600 Hennepin Ave S, Mpls. Burial to follow. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203
Published on January 16, 2015
http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/59829/?fullname=louise-m-(parten)-long
Schwalbe, William R. "Bill" Retired after 34 years with USPS. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Ann. Survived by wife of 28 years, Esther; son, Mark and daughter, Lisa (fiance Arnold). Memorial service 11 AM Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 with gathering starting 1 hour prior at Nativity Lutheran Church, 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony. Interment Ft. Snelling. Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828
Craig, Susan Age 67 of Minneapolis, passed away Saturday, February 1, at home in the presence of family. She was an avid artist and crafter. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Laura and brother, Tom. Survived by brother, Will (Ginny); nephew, Josh (Sarah); niece, Jessie (Shaun) McCleary and many other family members. A private gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.
Donna Rognlie Donna Joyce age 59, of Roseville. Passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2006. Preceded in death by father, Donald; and brother, Myron. Survived by mother, Helen; brother, Jack and wife, Carol; nieces.
Kathleen Flohr MD 59 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. She was a 1968 graduate of Saint Olaf College and a 1974 graduate of University of Chicago Medical School. Since 1986 she has been in practice with Indiana Heart Physicians. Dr. Flohr is survived by her two brothers; John and Thomas Flohr; and her three beloved nieces.
Judy died after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Preceded in death by her parents and sister Ethel. Survived by husband Kieth and 2 kids, and several grandkids. I attended her Shiva. Judy was a wonderful and fun loving person. Tom Kiefer
Yale Michael Greenfield was born April 30, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was an Eagle Scout and was awarded the ``Order of the Arrow.'' He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College in Ohio and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, CA. Yale died in comfort and in peace surrounded by his family and friends. He was the kindest, most gentle person. He was funny in a way that made you think, clever, an extremely smart guy, and he knew the most unusual facts. He was a gifted photographer and leaves behind beautiful images from which to be remembered. He was a salesperson who loved to solve his customers' problems. He is loved and survived by his wife, Ellen Joseph; his mother, Ida; his brother, Gary; his Cocker Spaniel, Murray; in-laws too numerous to mention, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Yale would have asked to be remembered by the decent values he embraced and lived by. Memorials may be sent to the Mental Health Association of Minnesota, the Greenfield Family Education Fund at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, or the donor's choice. His family wishes to thank the ICU nursing staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital for the care shown Yale. Funeral service Wednesday, 1:30 pm at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane, Minnetonka. Shiva will be Wednesday & Thursday at 7 pm at 11619 Live Oak Drive, Minnetonka. Arr. by Adath Chevra Kavod Hamet and Enga-White-Gleason, 612-827-5838
The eldest of four children of June and Richard A. Rotegard, Gail Pamela Rotegard was born on January 25, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where her mother was a teacher and her father a manager of an equipment leasing firm. She graduated from Radcliffe College magna cum laude in 1968. A government major, GR wrote an honors thesis entitled "The Rhetoric of the Urban Crisis: The Crisis of the American City, 1964-1968." She earned an M.B.A. with high honors from Boston University Graduate School of Management in 1982.
Beginning soon after graduation from Radcliffe, GR was employed by the City of Boston in various capacities for ten years. She began as executive assistant to the director of the Office of Public Service, helping to establish sixteen "little city halls" in Boston's neighborhoods, and setting up management and public information systems. GR went on to become special assistant (1971-1972) to Mayor Kevin White, and visitor services administrator for Boston 200/Office of the Boston Bicentennial (1972-1975), establishing the service network used by downtown visitors and supervising physical improvement projects. From 1975 to 1978 she served as executive assistant in the office of Deputy Mayor Katharine D. Kane, where, as chief of staff, she oversaw $20 million in federal and state aid, and twenty-one city agencies, boards, and commissions. As project leader for the Boston Plan-a proposal for investment in the city-she identified opportunities for joint public-private investment and helped seek financing.
GR left city government in November 1978, taking a post as program analyst and intergovernmental specialist in the director's office of Region I, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. There she evaluated HEW programs, focusing on user and provider experiences in hospitals, schools, and social service agencies. She had sole responsibility for a hospital cost control study that was presented at Vermont legislative hearings and resulted in Medicaid fee changes in that state. In September 1980 she became development director at the Judge Baker Guidance Center, a children's mental health facility; she established the development office, initiated a capital drive for a major construction project, and was responsible for some aspects of financial planning and all public relations and communications.
While employed in these various positions, GR served as a consultant to a number of organizations, doing studies of Boston's Model Cities Program and of the Job Corps, and a plan for a national park and investment program for Lowell, Massachusetts. Honored in 1974 for her "Outstanding Contribution to City of Boston" by the Mayor's Committee on the Status of Women, she was also appointed to the Advisory Committee on Tourism and Recreation of the Federal Energy Administration (1974-1975), and to the executive committee of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (1976-1978).
GR married Elliot Friedman, a government administrator, in September 1974. Twin boys, Benjamin and Daniel, were born in July 1978. GR died of cancer in May 1984.
Kathy was my next-door neighbor and first friend when my family moved to near 60th and Park when I was in the 4th grade, transferring from Bryn Mawr to Windom Elementary. We remained friends throughout her life which was sadly much too brief. Kathy died of breast cancer which was diagnosed when we were only 25 years old. Our mutual friend and classmate, Jeanie Lindgren, and I were bridesmaid's when she married her fellow St. Olaf alum, Steve Peterson. Those of us who knew and loved Kathy are still close friends with Steve and his wife. Kathy is still missed but I treasure her Camp Fire Girl vest, with all of the beads she carefully sewed on, passed on to me a few years ago by her brother Tom:-)
Hadn't had contact with Kirby since graduation but saw his obituary in the STRIB this past year. Cannot recall exact date of death. He was a fellow DeMolay and remembered friend. -George Kissinger
I met Kirby at Ramsey in 1961; we were in some classes together then. I moved to Edina and didn’t see him until I was at the UofM in the early 70’s. It was fun renewing old acquaintances and I found him to still be a pleasant fellow. He left us much too early and Inam saddened by his death. RIP.
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