Making History - Saint Xavier High School

Class Notes
Class of 1936
Emmett Ratterman
celebrated his 92nd birthday
surrounded by his family (Tony
’63, Jim ’67, and Mark ’76) and
four generations of nieces and nephews on June 5.
Class of 1941
Class Agents: Charley Riley (502) 425-2524 and
Walter Thomas (502) 425-5649
Thirteen faithful ’41 grads enjoyed the 50-Year Club Reunion
on June 11. Frank Chawk, another faithful for ALL past
50 Club Reunions, had a stroke and was in the Jefferson
Manor Rehab, but he is now home. Tom McBride, another
faithful attendee, arrived in good spirits, having been in
hospitals and rehabs since October ’09. A note of “Love”
was signed by all grads to Fr. Bowling at De Nobill College,
Ramwadi, Pune, in India. We look for his return at our 70th
reunion in 2011. 75 grads are still “tickin’ & kickin’.”
Co-Class Agent Walter Thomas’ wife, Dorothy Whittle
Thomas, died October 22. She was buried at Kentucky
Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, Ky. They were
married 67 years. Walter is a survivor of WWII POW
Camp in Germany.
Jean and Charles Riley (65th), along with Mary and Paul
Hubbuch (60th), renewed their wedding vows during “A
Celebration of Marriage” in October at the Cathedral of the
Assumption, with Archbishop Kurtz as the celebrant.
Charles Beam was posthumously inducted into the
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame in September. Charles worked
at several distilleries and was widely known as a “Master”
of distillers before the term was widely used.
Class of 1948
Class Agent: George Bouchard (502) 634-8679
Come join the class for lunch the second Wednesday of each
month at the Knights of Columbus on River Road at 11:00
a.m. Reservations not required. Call Emil Graeser at
(502) 894-0540 for details.
Class of 1949
Class Agent: Joe Maupin (502) 458-4670
On September 11, John O’Regan was inducted into
Bellarmine University’s Scarlet and Silver Society for his work
as Pioneer Class of ’54 Archivist, scorekeeper for 33 years,
and retired railroad executive.
Class of 1955
Class Agents: Howard Meyer (502) 458-5820 and
Bob Weihe (502) 459-6397
Thirty-three classmates attended the 50-Year Club Dinner to
celebrate our 55-year reunion.
Several golfers played in a reunion golf scramble at
Woodhaven Country Club. Most “shot their age,” but some
did a little better on the back nine. Later, several classmates
joined them for a social hour following golf.
Tom Coomes passed away February 20 and Jim
Mullaney passed away June 20. They were fun-loving
guys and proud members of the Class of ’55. Our prayers
and sympathy are extended to their families. Cliff Bisig
retired after several years as regional sales manager of
the Nashua Company in Omaha, but will continue to act
as a consultant for the company. He and his wife, Judy
live in the Omaha, Nebraska area. Rhea Shaw is an
active investor in Papa John’s restaurants and also keeps
busy on the golf course. He and his wife Marguerite live
in Boca Raton, Florida. Jerry “Dutch” Bishop, Tony
Cissell, and Jim Holtgrave all retired from South
Central Bell after many years with the company and
live in the Louisville area. Dick Blocker worked for
eight years as a coach and teacher at local area high
schools (including St. X). He then retired after 30 years
in the electrical supply business. Dick lives in the Hikes
Point area. Gene Block moved back to Louisville
several years ago from Texas after a long career with
the Texaco Company. Gene, and his wife, Gayle live in
the Hurstbourne Lane area.
Class of 1956
Class Agent: Alan Dries (502) 875-0416
Joyce and John (Tommy) Zanone celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on June 4. They have four children
and seven grandchildren. Their message: “the second 25
years are the best.”
Class of 1957
Class Agent: Bill Cooper (502) 895-1323
Sylvia and Michael O’Daniel have escaped Los Angeles
after 35 years and moved to El Cerrito, Cal. Their son
and daughter, both of whom were married in 2009, live
in the area, and “Hap” and Sylvia welcomed their first
grandchild in November.
Bob Donnelly passed away October 9. Bill Cooper
visited Bob a few days before his death and took him a
short compilation of personal video messages from some
of his classmates.
The Breakfast Boys of ’57 continue to meet once a month.
Contact Bill at bill@billcooper.com for details.
Bob Faller, Hall of Honors Class of 2010, makes number
10 for class of ‘57.
Class of 1959
Class Agent: Doug Ganote (502) 648-0851
Dave De Spain has successfully recovered from a heart
attack. Bill Lyons is working at the U.S. Census Bureau
and is still selling cars. John Gatton lost 20 pounds and
works every day at Meijer. Andy Latkovski has fully
recovered from a near-fatal car accident. Bob Lavely
is still an active dentist in Louisville. Bill Nold and Ted
Steier both hit a hole-in-one on the same course, on the
same day. Gerry Peake celebrated his 50th wedding
anniversary.
We’re still seeking funds for the Class of ’59 Endowment.
Remember, we meet the second Wednesday of each month
for lunch. If you’re not on the e-mail list, contact Doug
Ganote. If you want a picture from the 50th reunion,
contact Doug.
In Memoriam
William J. Mackin ’31
Robert V. Russell ’34
Maurice Anthony “Bud” Kline ’35
Paul Joseph Wight, Sr. ’35
H. Bernard “Bernie” Holtman ’36
Reverend Joseph L. Schroer, OCSO ’36
Eugene E. Whitfield ’36
Ben J. Brumleve ’37
Vincent Meiman ’37
William Gerard Yaeger ’38
Henry Zena ’38
Philip Bundschu Garvey ’39
Paul Frederick Wiesner, Sr. ’39
Richard “Dick” Curran ’40
Thomas Patrick “Pete” Barry ’41
Joseph H. Diersen, Jr. ’41
James F. O’Neil ’41
Alex B. Schaad ’41
Ernest Lee Wahl ’41
Thomas Carter Barry ’42
Clarence H. Dennis, Jr. ’42
John William Feltman ’42
Joseph A. Fortwengler ’43
William Craig Jeffries ’43
Conrad C. Ott ’43
Edward P. Schmitt ’43
Paul E. Schweinhart ’43
Leon J. Spayd ’43
Brother Kirby Boone, C.F.X. ’44
James T. Carey ’44
Robert L. Kemper ’44
Louis G. Frankenberger ’45
Lawrence P. Hellmueller ’45
Ralph A. Molter ’45
William A. Biller ’47
August B. “Gus” Dattilo, Sr. ’47
Richard C. “Dick” Stich ’47
Joseph E. McDougall, Sr. ’48
John E. Seeley ’48
Raymond J. Stuedle ’48
Robert G. Wall ’48
Andrew J. “Andy” Dittmeier ’49
Thomas Grote ’49
William G. Reiss ’50
John C. “Johnny O” O’Connell ’51
John P. Sweeney, Jr. ’51
Donald S. Mitchell ’52
Marshall W. Sprigg ’53
Richard Koenig ’54
Harlin Gene Young, Sr. ’54
James Joseph Mullaney ’55
Samuel J. Pottinger ’56
Robert M. Donnelly, Sr. ’57
Rev. John W. “Wally” Dant, Jr. ’58
Leonard Joseph Schmidt, Jr. ’59
Joseph Randall Flaherty ’61
Paul J. Winkler, M.D. ’61
Robert E. “Bob” Buddhu ’62
Robert Leo Ehret ’62
Michael William Kelly ’64
James D. “Jimmy” Gatton ’66
Stanley Hudson ’69
Dreux Patrick Dwyer ’74
Marshall W. Head ’87
Nicholas A. Marsh ’91
Bellarmine University inducted (Very Rev.) William L.
Fichteman into their Gallery of Distinguished Graduates.
Father Fichteman is the pastor of the Cathedral of
the Assumption.
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