more Notes

Leon and Carol Zieglmeier celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2, 2010. Leon and Carol were blessed with three children, Todd ‘79, Alan ‘82, and Jean ’84. They celebrated with family and friends at a Mass and Blessing at St. Therese Catholic Church, followed by a brunch in the Church Hall.

2009 Notes

3/29/10 Megan Meissner and Curtis Anderholdt received Honors for the fall 2009 semester at UW Marathon County.

3/30/10 Cristen Norman and Brett Passini were named to the fall 2009 semester dean’s list at Minnesota State University.

6/7/10 Ronald Leptien received the Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2009 semester at the University of WI-Stout.

2008 Notes

1/26/09 Val Schuster, a freshman at the University of Cincinnati, was a lone bright spot for the Bearcats in their 65-34 loss to top-ranked UConn. Schuster played 19 minutes, scoring 11 points, including three 3-pointers, and had five rebounds and two steals. Schuster was complimented after the game by UConn’s coach Geno Auriemma.

7/11/10 Anna Luetmer was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

7/11/10 Pamela Buntin was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at the University of WI- La Crosse.

2007 Notes

Kaitlin Wolfe '07 enjoyed a stellar sophomore season with Southern Wesleyan University, earning honorable mention All-American honors by the NCCAA. She was a SSAC second-team all conference, NCCAA South Region first team and part of the SSAC all-academic team.

3/23/10 Dann Schneider a junior at St. Norbert College, earned All-American in the 400 meters for the second-consecutive year at the Division III indoor track and field championships. The honor is given to the top eight in each event. During the season, he set a school record in the indoor 200 meters and twice earned the Midwest Conference Indoor Track Athlete of the Week.

7/11/10 Malinda Hoffmann was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

2006 Notes

Leah Lemke '06 scored 27 points to lead Carroll University to a 82-64 non-conference win over the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Leah has started for all of Carroll’s games and averaged 10.4 points per game.

Vincent Howard a senior at Marquette University of Milwaukee, will participate in the Kapco Charitable Challenge. His team will compete against 14 other teams from three colleges in an effort to do the most good in the Milwaukee area. His team, called Men Serving Others, plan to help an agency called Repairers of the Breach, a daytime homeless shelter.

3/30/10 Amanda Hollis was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

7/11/10 Benjamin Borowicz was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

7/11/10 Tyler Boschuetz was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

7/11/10 Melissa Kozlowski was named to the fall 2009 dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

7/11/10 Kaitlyn Joyce was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at the University of WI- La Crosse.

7/11/10 Hanna Lang was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at the University of WI- La Crosse.

7/11/10 Kelson Barr was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at the University of WI- La Crosse.

2005 Notes

Jamison Burish '05 was named to the dean’s list of the Design Division during the spring 2008 semester at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

2004 Notes

Bethany Gutsch ’04 and Jeremy Hoffmann ’04 were married June 14, 2008 in Wausau.

Tana De Lonay won Central Wisconsin’s Idol competition August 10, 2008. De Lonay was judged the winner out of 13 entrants to the competition, which was held before an audience of about 100. She won roundtrip airfare and hotel expenses for an audition before “American Idol” producers August 18 in New Jersey.

Kyle Bender graduated with a BS degree in business administration from UW-Stevens Point.

Paula Buntin graduated magna cum laude, from UW-Stevens Point with a BA degree in interior architecture.

Michael Rosenthal received the Chancellor’s Award for the spring 2008 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Eric McManus was named to the University of Wisconsin Marathon County dean’s list with High Honors for the spring 2008 semester.

Nicole Gassner graduated in May 2008 from Marquette University with a BS degree in bio-medical sciences.

Ashley Tinjum graduated in May 2008 from Marquette University with a BS degree in nursing.

Rachel Kleppe ’04 and Michael Rosenthal ’04 announced their engagement. An August 1, 2009 wedding is planned in Wausau.

Ashley Koplitz ’04 and Scott Thompson announced their engagement. A June 6, 2009 wedding is planned in Green Bay.

Andrew Olszewski graduated from the UW of Stevens Point with a Bachelors degree in Economics-Business.

Amanda Theisen ’04 and John Broberg were married June 20, 2009 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Father Gerry Pehler officiated.

2003 Notes

DeAnna Dertz graduated from the UW of Stevens Point with a Bachelors degree in Biology.

Jessica Kutil ’03 and Luke Gilson announced their engagement. A September 4, 2010 wedding is planned in Green Bay.

2002 Notes

Brittany Rueger graduated cum laude from UW-Stevens Point with a BS degree in communicative disorders.

Samantha Walters ’02 and Corey Sanders announced their engagement. A June 2009 wedding is being planned.

Jeremy Goetsch graduated cum laude from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee, in May 2009. He is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an international optometric honor society and is pursuing private practice opportunities in southern WI.

Joseph Klosinski ‘02 and Krista Kumley announced their engagement. A May 2010 wedding is planned.

2001 Notes

Megan Sleeter and Brandt Isakson were married September 29, 2007 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau.

Stephanie Kleppe and David Daniels were married May 30, 2009, at Church of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, Wausau.

2000 Notes

Natasha Holl and Bryan Hanneman were married June 9, 2007 in Wausau.

Meganne Cynkar and Brandon Feit were married August 11, 2007 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau.

Jesse Burish was ordained into the transitional diaconate October 9, 2008 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Deacon Burish plans to be ordained next June as a priest for the Diocese of La Crosse.

Erin Gress and Nathan Long were married November 3, 2007 in Wausau.

Meaghan Cotter ’00 and Daniel Sherer announced their engagement. The wedding is planned for October 10, 2009 at St. Therese’s Catholic Chuch in Rothschild.

Jamie Mikula ’00 and David Silver celebrated their one year anniversary. They were united in marriage on July 19, 2008 at Holy Name Parish in Wausau.

Katherine Rengel '00 and Michael Ress '98 were married on October 10, 2009 in Madison WI.

1999 Notes

Stefanie Brost ’99 and Barry Wolff were married on July 12, 2008 at Mount Olive Church in Weston.

1998 Notes

Tony Schultz and wife Kat Becker were recently named Marathon County’s Outstanding Young Farmers of 2008. The husband and wife team, both 28 years old, raise Scottish highland cattle, Herefords and Galloway cattle on their farm, Stoney Acres Farm. Their farm was certified organic in 2008.

Abby Mroczenski is a Marketside Forecaster at Wisconsin Public Service Corp. in Green Bay, WI.

Elizabeth Sanders ’98 and Chad Bergo were married June 20, 2009, at Saint Matthews Catholic Church, Wausau.

1996 Notes

Jennifer (Rowe) Cassimen, a UW-Stevens Point graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting/Business is an Accounting Supervisor at Fiskars, Brands in Madison. Jennifer and husband Ian reside in Cottage Grove, WI.

Kathyryn Steinlage graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Master’s in Education. She is employed with the University of Notre Dame as Assistant Director of ACE Fellowship.

Robyn Magalska currently is employed as a Youth Minister for St. John the Evangelist, in Hopkins, MN.

Blia (Yang) Vang graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a B.S. in nursing. She and husband Daniel reside in Covington, LA.

Scott Kressig ‘96 and Dana Moore were married in Jamaica on February 23, 2009.

Paul Michlig ’96 will receive the Wisconsin Track Coaches Association’s award for District II Girls Coach of the Year. Michlig also won the WISTCA District II Boys Coach of the Year award following the 2007 season. Michlig is the head coach for Newman Catholic Schools’ girls track and field, and football team.

1995 Notes

Chad Rosentreter ’95 and Amelia Kirby announced their engagement. A May 2009 wedding is planned in Milwaukee.

1994 Notes

Greg Suelzer ’94 and Elizabeth Wagner were married September 8, 2007 at St. Michael’s Church in Wausau. The couple resides in Milwaukee.

Jeremy Cynkar is an Architect with Destree Design Architects in Madison, WI. His wife, Paula (Gottschalk) is a Physician Assistant in Transplant at UW Hospital, Madison. They welcomed the birth of their daughter Keira Brianne Cynkar, born February 20, 2007.

1993 Notes

Rob Stehly graduated from the UW-Stevens Point with a B.S. in Business Administration. He is a Programmer Analyst at Metavante in Brown Deer, WI. He and wife Sandy reside in Brown Deer.

Becky (Murphy) Ross is a stay at home mom with children Erek Christopher, 2 and Kenton Gene, 7 months. Her husband Douglas ’94 is an Associate Staff Attorney with American Family Insurance, Wausau, WI. Doug also is the Head Coach for the Newman Catholic High School Girls Soccer Club.

1992 Notes

Amy (Chaloupka) Cabrera graduated from the U of MN with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. She and husband ‘Lalo’ Eduardo Cabrera Gutierrez reside in Minnetonka, MN.

1991 Notes

Sheila (Brusky) Tutor is a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines. She and husband Matt live in Cordova, TN.

Stacey (Graveen) Ness and spouse Stacy have five children: Hannah, 14; Myah, 10; and Judah, Ellah, and Norah, all 1 year old.

1990 Notes

In August 2008, Officer Don Seubert with the Merrill Police Department spoke to first-grade students at St. Francis School about his role and duties as a police officer. Seubert explained how he and fellow officers keep people and children safe.

1988 Notes

John Nowaczyk ’88 and his wife Lisa, will open Sprocketz Bike Shop on February 1, 2010 in Weston.

1986 Notes

Jennifer Force attended the UW – Madison and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. She is employed as a Senior Scientist at Braun Intertec, in Minneapolis, MN.

Timothy Fischer is a Patrol Lieutenant for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

1985 Notes

Michael Spletter is the Director of Student Activities at Lee College in Baytown Texas. He helped coach the Ladies Tennis Team to the National Championship for Junior Colleges which was held in Tucson, AZ on 5-10-07.

1984 Notes

Jeffrey Polzer is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Harvard Business School. Professor Polzer teaches the second-year MBA course Leading Teams and the doctoral course Human Behavior. His research investigates factors that improve team performance. At the individual level, he studies how group affiliations affect people’s decisions, perceptions, and social interactions, especially in diverse work teams. Professor Polzer has published in the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Psychological Science, and Small Group Research. He also serves on the editorial boards of ASQ, AMJ, and OBHDP. Professor Polzer is the son of Newman graduates, Tom ’60 and Sally ’60 Polzer.

1981 Notes

Tammy(Prinz)Johnson, resides in Noblesville, IN with her husband, Patrick and their 2 daughters, Kelsey 15, and Emily 12. Her sons Lee and James reside in Wausau. Lee Jonas IV was recently elected to the Rib Mountain town council as a Town Supervisor and James Jonas is a full-time student at the U of W-Stevens Point where he is pursuing an Elementary Education degree. Tammy and her husband Pat are co-owners in RJ Alumninum Co. and she is currently the showroom manager at Westfield Winnelson Company.

1980 Notes

Peter Baumann and wife Terri reside in Plover, WI. Peter graduated from the UW-LaCrosse with a B.S. in Business Administration. Peter is a Sales Representative with Green Bay Packing in Wausau.

Jean Dreas has one son, Scott, who is currently attending the University of Kentucky.

Christa McCarten is Admissions Coordinator for Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation, in Wausau, WI.

1979 Notes

Mark Robinson is President of Rubloff Development Group, in Rockford, IL.

1978 Notes

Dan Witter received his Masters of Arts in Education - Teacher Leadership in May 2008 from Silver Lake College. He is a Junior High Phy-ed teacher and head basketball coach for the Wisconsin Rapids School District.

Michael Tetzlaff received his Ph.D in Philosophy (Cognitive Studies specialization) from the University of Maryland, College Park. He currently is a lecturer at the same university, teaching Contemporary Moral Issues and Perspectives on Mind. He and wife Sylvia live in Montpelier, MD. Sylvia is a Commander in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service.

1977 Notes

David Cyrs is President of Financial Benefit Advisors, located in Rockford IL.

1976 Notes

Tom Hoffman ’76 married his fiancée Alma on December 29, 2007 in Monterrey, Mexico.

Roger Lang was awarded the Silver Beaver Award from the Samoset Council Boy Scouts of America. The award is the highest adult award given and is meant to recognize adult Scouters who have contributed much personal time over many years to serving young people through the Boy Scouts of America program.

1975 Notes

Nicholas W. Narloch received a Doctor of Education degree on May 2, 2008 from Graduate Theological Foundation of South Bend, Indiana. Nick is the Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Mary's Parish, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Nick and his wife Janet reside in Waukesha.

1974 Notes

Gary Trembath is in Gunsmith Services at Gander Mountain and his wife Holly (Raugh) Trembath ’73 is an ICU nurse at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

1972 Notes

Kevin J. Gassner , M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon at Sheboygan Orthopedic Associates. Kevin attended the U. of W. – Madison Medical School and did his Orthopedic residency at Duke University. He and wife Vicki reside in Sheboygan, WI.

1970 Notes

Mark Denfeld is President/Owner of Denfeld Construction, Inc. and wife Jean (Hirn) Denfeld ’74 is Purchasing Supervisor at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Carol Matysik is a RN at Marshfield Hospital

1968 Notes

Dr. Christine (Bergs) Boylan and husband Bob reside in Lenexa, KS.

1967 Notes

Linda (Gianoli) Krogwold has 3 children: Andy, 29, is a Financial Analyst with Midwest Airlines and received his MBA from Marquette University in May 2008; Heidi, 26, is a Dietician in Dayton, Ohio and is pursuing a Masters of Public Health at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio; and Lisa, 20, is a junior at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, majoring in Music Therapy.

1966 Notes

Dale Lang is retired from the WI Dept. of Natural Resources. He is presently a part-time consultant with Sand Creek Consultants in Rhinelander, WI helping landowners and buyers with shoreline and wetland issues.

Brigid (Bartelme) Dean is a 3rd grade teacher for Marshfield Public Schools.

Rosemary (Nowak) Kanitz has been a bookkeeper/card specialist and cashier at the Wausau Walgreen Drugs for 37 years.

1963 Notes

Fred Pasnecker retired from his parole and probation agent job of 31 years in 2004. In 2006, Fred became a volunteer tutor for the Marathon County Literacy Council. The council offers one-on-one and small classroom tutoring for about 250 students at either the Marathon County Public Library or the Community Corner Clubhouse. Fred has done both. He recommends the job to anyone. Fred said: “It’s really the art of communication that makes a volunteer a good tutor.”

1963 Notes

Tommy Lee Bychinski will be inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame in June 2009. “Mr. Radio” in Reedsburg at WRDB/WNFM, Tommy Lee had a 44-year career in radio built on a foundation of community service and involvement.

1960 Notes

Michael L. Gorski is an Electrical Engineer for the U.S. Navy. He and wife Paula reside in San Diego, CA.

Ruthanne (Plaza) Lietz is the Secretary at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee, WI.

Jack Koltes is Senior Vice President of Alliance Bernstein located in Minneapolis, MN.

Beverly Vicker is working at the Indiana University in Bloomington, IN as a Speech Language/Autism Consultant.

1958 Notes

George ’58 and Carla Waldvogel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 4th, 2009. They celebrated at the Wausau Elks Club with their children, grandchildren, relatives, and their special friend Father Joe Rafacz of St. Agnes Parish.

1955 Notes

Bernice Thering is still singing in the St. Bernard Choir from Madison. She recently became a mass server at St. Patrick's in Cottage Grove, WI. In 2007, she traveled to Kentucky, England, Scotland and New York City.

Nancy Blaschka is the Banquet Planner and Head Waitress at the Wausau Elks Lodge #248

Stanley Olejniczak, Jr. recently retired from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department. Stanley was a Patrol Sergeant.