Classmate Profile
Please fill out a profile for us as completely as possible. This information will be used for many different things... mailing invitations, emailing updates, and keeping in contact with classmates for future reunions.
Use the "Comments" section to tell us what you've been doing for the past 40 years... what have been your proudest moments, what lessons have you learned, what is most important to you now, or what dreams are yet unfulfilled on your bucket list. Come back and make changes whenever you like.
Upload your "before" and "after" pictures. If you would like help with the "before" (senior year high school photo), please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.
Use the "Comments" section to tell us what you've been doing for the past 40 years... what have been your proudest moments, what lessons have you learned, what is most important to you now, or what dreams are yet unfulfilled on your bucket list. Come back and make changes whenever you like.
Upload your "before" and "after" pictures. If you would like help with the "before" (senior year high school photo), please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.
Irwin Barr
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | medical doctor |
| Comment: The picture is from my daughter Sadie's college graduation in 2009. After graduation she moved to Baltimore where she is working for an engineering firm. I have two other children Dan and Jennie. Dan is a struggling writer in Sacramento and Jennie took her UC-Berkeley degree and is living her dream on a ranch in the Montana high country. My wife Heidi and I have been married for nearly 27 years and have lived in Napa, California since 1990. I am an internist working for Kaiser Permanente and for the last 14 years have been Assistant Physician in Chief of a 450 physician group headquartered in Vallejo. Starting in January, 2010 I will be transitioning into a new job as Clinical Director of the Kaiser Sacramento Call Center. Heidi is a hospice nurse and author. We both enjoy regular hikes in the beautiful Napa Valley with our much loved german shepherd, Louie. | |
Bruce Bauer
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | International Manager |
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Comment:
40 years.... I smile as I sit and contemplate the years in SLP and the years since. There were MANY great times and laughs in SLP. I had a very good time in school…the Proms, Sadie Hawkinson Dance, football games, tearing around Park in my mother’s convertible and generally being normal. Since 1970 life has been good. I attended Normandale but left before graduation as I thought I would be drafted. I was not drafted so I went back to the U of M... again not complete. 1975 I formed a partnership buying and selling natural foods. We started with 19 stores and about 30 products and four year later and over 100 outlets and 300 products I moved on. 1976 a girl from SLP, Mary Lamb, and I were married. Some may remember Mary and I dated in high school. We dated for seven years before we married. So I guess we are one of the most “together couples” … In 1981 our son, Christopher was born and 3 years after Christopher, our daughter, Maggie was born. When our children were born Mary and I wanted a life where she could be home for the children – we did accomplish this and I am very grateful. Christopher became a carpenter after working on fabulous log homes in northern Minnesota. Maybe you have seen John Anderson Log Home in Walter, MN? He is very good at his trade and has worked on several incredible homes and projects. Maggie graduated from CSU, Colorado State Univ. with a degree in Animal Science four years ago. Since graduating she spent one year in a vet clinic in St. Paul. Maggie must have much of my blood for travel as she has visited many areas of the world and now is in Alaska for the second time. 1984 I joined a very small manufacturing company located Brooklyn Center. Today I still work for this company and currently I am the international manager. It has been a great job from my selfish perspective. I have traveled almost the entire globe and learned so much about how great people really are. The negative is that I have missed much in my family life. But I must say… I have some very nice photos. Photography has occupied much of my time and I justify the abnormal expense by NOT smoking or drinking…well some wine occasionally. It will be great fun to see everyone. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Mark Twain
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Bruce Beatt
| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
Joey Beattie (Dubbe)
| Marital status: | Single again |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Esthetican |
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Bonnie Belkin (Haskvitz)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Editorial Manager for Federal Government Contractor |
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Comment:
I have been living on the East Coast since graduating high school. I went to Syracuse University in upstate New York, where I met my husband. After I graduated, we settled in Philadelphia, where our two sons were born. My husband’s work brought us to Washington, D.C., 21 years ago, which was a wonderful move and provided an exciting environment for us as a family. I don’t get back to Minnesota as often as I would like, but I do enjoy keeping up with all things Minnesota by watching state politics from Washington and seeing Coen brothers movies. Are there other St. Louis Park natives living in the D.C. area? I’d love to hear from you. I’m looking forward to the reunion—thanks to the organizers for putting this together. |
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CHARLIE BELL
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | GM Commercial Fleet Sales liaison on-site at GE - Retired |
| Comment: I look forward to seeing everyone at the BIG 50th!! | |
Marilyn Bell (Hofler)
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Librarian |
Kathy Beltrand (Therres)
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Customer Service Manager |
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Comment:
I have 3 beautiful daughters and 4 absolutely wonderful grandchildren. My husband and I are huge Minnesota Twins Fans. We love to travel and love spending time with our family and friends. |
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Linda Benson
| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Occupation: | Quality Assurance Technician |
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Comment:
I worked for Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in the lab for 12 years as a computer operator. I then moved to Mission Viejo, CA and Laguna Hills, CA and lived there for 7 years. After that I lived in Mesa, AZ for a few years. I now work for a circuit board manufacturing company which mainly deals with aerospace companies. I enjoy traveling and water skiing. |
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Gary Berg
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Retired NWA/Delta Airlines |
| Comment: Retired in 2017 from Delta Airlines after 36 years of flying. 5 years flying for the Navy prior to that. 3 daughters, one son, one black lab, one yellow lab. Started practicing Law part time in 1991 (WM Mitchell). Currently a flight simulator instructor for Endeavor Airlines, a Delta subsidary. Fly part time for Executive Aviation Charter at Flying Cloud airport supporting the organ donation effort through Lifesource. | |