Classmate Profile
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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.
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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
Last updated 1 month ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | medical doctor, retired |
| Comment: I can’t make the 55 in 25 reunion so I figure the least I could do was update my profile. The updated now picture is from 2025. New dog Lola (who is a sweetheart-if you visit us in Bozeman, MT you will see what I mean). Same youngest daughter in this picture but 16 years later. I am happily retired after 40 years practicing internal medicine. Spending my time being outside as much as possible and enjoying my three grandchildren who live about an hour away on a cattle ranch at the foot of the Crazies mountain range here in Montana (a grammatical stretch but that is what it is called). Still happily married to my author wife Heidi. | |
| What life lesson would you most like to share with others to remember you by?: Gosh, there are so many. The main one is of course to treat others the way you want to be treated. At the same time, don’t be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. | |
| What unfulfilled activity or service to others do you still hope to accomplish someday?: Good question, if I knew I would already be working on it. | |
| It's been 50 years since graduation. What is still on your bucket list?: I really don’t have a bucket list but more power to people who do. | |
| Any big reveals before we get to the end of the book?: Nope | |
| Name a jingle from your childhood that still pops into your head today.: Hamm’s the beer refreshing, Hamm’s… 🎵 🎵 | |
| If you moved from MSP, what caused you to leave this three seasons of Winter Wonderland and one season of construction?: More vertical and grandchildren | |
| If you could do it all over again, what would you do?: Holy cow this is a lot of questions. I wouldn’t have taken that incomplete in Humanities in 1973. | |
| What advice would you give a 15-year-old just starting high school now?: Buckle up | |
Bruce Bauer
Last updated 5 months ago
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
Last updated 5 months ago| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
Joey Beattie (Dubbe)
Last updated 5 months ago| Marital status: | Single again |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Esthetican |
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Bonnie Belkin (Haskvitz)
Last updated 5 months ago
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
Last updated 5 months ago
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)
Last updated 5 months ago| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Librarian |
Kathy Beltrand (Therres)
Last updated 5 months ago| 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
Last updated 5 months ago| 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
Last updated 5 months ago| 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. | |