CJ Stage “Seussified” - Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

milestones1940Eugene Verrett ‘45 and his wife, Irene, are “doing well as we advancein age. We are able to travel and recently visited the D-DayWWII beaches in Normandy, France; very inspiring. We alsowent on a five-day ocean cruise, visiting Cozumel and Progresoin Mexico. We had a good time and are resting at home inGulfport, Miss. now.”William Fortener ‘49 and his wife, Dorathea, live in Fairborn, Ohio.Between the two of them, they have 23 grandchildren and onegreat grandchild. Bill works part-time as a pastoral associate atMary Help of Christians Church. His wife has written threebooks and has produced a CD. Contact them at wfortener@woh.rr.com.Brother Don Neff S.M. ’49 was honoredat the February 2011 naming ceremonyof the Neff Science Centre atJohn Paul College (formerly MarianistCollege) in Frankston, Australia.Bro. Don spent 17 years asprincipal of Marianist College andthen John Paul College. He wasthe founding principal of the twoschools, and responsible for establishinga Marianist presence in Australia. Bro. Don said ofthis honor, “We came to bring the good news and to formyoung people to become leaders in society. It is a beautifulschool but what we are really proud of are the studentswho become the people God wants them to be.”Bro. Neff is the director of the property at Mount St John,where he lives. In addition, he works in the Marianistmission doing cultivation work for India, Africa, and thePhilippines. This work allows him to travel to parishes andpromote the Marianist charism. He is also the presidentof the Dayton Exchange club whose mission is to promoteAmerican values, the Bill of Rights, Martin Luther KingJr.’s speech, President Kennedy’s speech, and especially theprevention of cruelty to children.1950Irene Bakos Brohm-Golson ‘50 writes, “the only good news is I’m notdead yet!”Joseph Ostendorf ‘50 and his wife, Connie, celebrated their 50thwedding anniversary with their two sons and five grandchildren.Their grandson, Joseph Ostendorf graduated from CJ in 2010.Beatrice Tapia Pitstick ‘52 writes, “I am a St. Joe’s graduate. I wish yousuccess.”David Brant ‘53 has been a priest in the Archdiocese of Seattle for46 years, is retired and still serving at the Cathedral in Seattle.alumni newsAlbert Fryling ‘53 is “busy while retired and trying to keep the whiteball in the fairway.”Rose Mary Herbon Paulus ‘54 graduated from nursing at St. Elizabethin 1957 and her husband, Jerry, owned a furniture/flooring storeuntil 1995. They have been married for 55 years, have eightchildren and 18 grandchildren. They live in Bradford, Ohio.Kathryn Treon Bedich ‘55 and her husband, Joseph, are celebrating50 years of marriage.Ronald Filburn ‘56 has been retired for 14 years and enjoys travelingand winters in Florida. Ron and his wife have eight grandchildrenwho enjoy their annual Disney World trip with them.He writes, “I so appreciate my Chaminade years and the classreunions through the years — so much to be thankful for in ourlives and our wonderful Catholic faith and education. God is thecenterpiece of our family’s lives.”Kenneth Krimm ‘56 has been involved with many volunteer organizationsover the years. It was heartwarming to him in Februaryto receive the Olympian Award from the Ohio Wildlife Federation(their highest award) and be inducted into their Hall ofFame. Ken and his wife, Delight (Dee) Routsong Krimm ‘58,celebrated 52 years of marriage. They vacationed in Colorado,visiting their youngest and enjoyed swimming in a hot springspool, visiting the Sanctuary (an animal rescue park), and takingin a Colorado State football game. “All 1956 Chaminade gradsand friends are invited to our monthly get together at the MiltonClub the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.”John Neumann ‘56 writes that his mother, Merline Neumann,celebrated her 102nd birthday on September 23.Robert Hale ‘57 is retired and splits his time between Dayton andKova, Hawaii.Robert Allen ‘58 retired in February 2011, followed by his wife,Susan, in June. The couple moved to Palmyra, Va.Donald Boeke ‘58 is self-employed. He received the Lifetime AchievementAward for Automotive Art Design in 2011 — a nationalannual award voted by peers in the auto art trade. Don was recentlyinducted into the Pinstripers Hall of Fame in Jonesville,Mich. by the Mack Brush Company. His clients have includedDon Garlits Museum; Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum;Imperial Palace Museum; John Lennon (Beatles); Coors Brewery(race division); Packard Museum; USAF Museum; WarnerBrothers; Hobart Corporation; U.S. National Guard.Karen Hausfeld ’59 is a retired nurse administrator living in St. Louis.She travels abroad every year and counts her Holy Landpilgrimage as a highlight in November 2010.Barbara Haley Watt ‘59 has a son, Daniel, who died in January 2011.VISION 11