Wadena Class of 1977

With sympathy to the Reichelt family.

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With sumpathy to classmate Steve Savaloja.

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With sympathy to Mary Schwartz Lunzer on the death of her husband Greg Lunzer.

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Thank you, Pam for sending a bouquet of blue and gold flowers with white roses (our class flower) to Tubby's funeral.

Our classmate Keith Tabery passed away. Our condolences to family and friends.

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Condolences to classmate Cheri Tellers and family in the loss of her son Jeff Endres. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=647565034054267&id=100064023282544&mibextid=Nif5oz

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Our condolences to Terri Ericson Maurer and her family in the loss of her mother.

Obituaries Ericson, Shirley Ruth Age 94 of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away on May 18th, 2023 at Ecumen Centennial in Apple Valley. Shirley was born in Arvada, Colorado to Ellen (Russ) and Phillip Hami

With sympathy to our classmates family. Rest in peace Bill.

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Our sympathy to Jayme Schlecht Holmes and family in the recent death of her husband.

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With sympathy for Darla Polman Hayes and family.

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Our classmate, Gary Bolt passed away. Our sympathy to his friends and family.

Obituary for Gary Dean Bolt Bolt, Gary Dean 1/12/1959- 12/19/2022 Born in Billings MT, graduated from Wadena HS 1977, SCSU 1981, worked for Pillsbury/General Mills in telecom, traveled the world, retired early, and loved his family and friends and cats. He was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful soul. Gary died peace-fully in his s...

Our condolences to Tammy Grabrian Johnson and family.

Leonard Eugene Grabrian, 91, joined our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. One of seven children, he was born on July 21, 1931 in Longmont, Colorado to Peter and Margaret Grabrian.

Leonard received last rites and was preceded in death by his wife of 65 1/2 years, Peggy Joyce Grabrian, one son, Terry, one brother, Ben, and two sisters, Dorothy and Doralyn. He worked many years as an engineer in Denver, Co and served 4 years in the Navy, 1951-1955. Greatly cherishing friendships and family, Leonard was a blessing in the lives of his children: Michael (Carol), Tammy (Stephen), Deborah (Mike), Terry (deceased), and Christopher.

Some of Leonard’s favorite past-times were landscaping, working on cars, reading westerns, playing cribbage, dancing the jitterbug with Peggy, and tinkering and fixing anything around the house. He will be fondly remembered by his 10 grandkids Jeremy (Anna), Danielle (Diego), Timothy (Hannah), Nathan, Aaron (Becca), Brett, Christopher (Ashlee), Ashley (Mark), Thomas, Andrew, his six great-grandchildren Alexander, Maillie, Elizabeth, Brooks, Sloan, and Eliana, his brother Ronnie Grabrian, and his sisters Bernadette Grabrian and Agnes Woodward.

He will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with a burial honor guard service in the spring 2023, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450. Leonard was a bright blessing to so many and will be greatly missed.

With sympathy to our classmate Patty Larson Reineccius.

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With sympathy to Gary Bolt and family. Gary Bolt

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Lauri Gilbertson Kuch's mother, Delores Gilbertson, passed away yesterday. Our sympathy to Lauri's family. Funeral arrangements are pending for late October/early November.

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Our sympathy to classmate Mike Schwartz.

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Ruth Triebenbach, a classmate, has passed away. Her obituary will be posted on the Schuller website. Our sympathy to her family.

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Our sympathy to classmate Scott Wallgren and family.

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The Wadena High School Class of 1977 has the honor of being one of the largest - if not THE largest - class in the history of Wadena/Wadena-Deer Creek!

They mailed invitations for their 45th reunion to 186 people this year!!! It looks like they had a great turnout!!

Row 1: Mark Schmidt, Jeff Harrison, Linda Macklem, Pat Reineccius Evavold, Sue Tappe Volkmann, Karen Olson Dovenmuehle, Kathy Messer Harrison, Jim Sartell, Dave Tabery, Dave Malone.

Row 2: Rod Spahn, Mike Lindberg, Jerry Dovenmuehle, Don Goetz, Karen Hunnicutt-Meyer, Lori Schloeder Gress, Mary Leaders Taylor, Pam Canning, Annette Martodam Hadeed, Karen Guse Ament, Kathy Bushinger Sartell, Mary Olson Fix.

Row 3: Tom Moore, Dan Kupfer, Harvey Schwartz, Bruce Sweere, Don Wagener, Judy Nelson Spahn, Diane Richter Turner, Adele Stroot Lausten, Steve Brill, Bill Hammes, Keith Tabery, Dave Sweere, Annette Hertel Payne.

Row 4: Dave Richter, Bill Puttika, John Beving, Jim Lepper, Lauren Lundquist, Don Stover, Dean Uselman, Jim Gorghuber, Ben Stevens, Jim Nehl.

Not pictured: Gary Bolt and others

Thanks for the pictures, Mary!

Our 45th Class Reunion picture is attached. Thank you to everyone who helped with the event AND especially to those of you who attended. A special thank you to Karen Hunnicutt-Meyer for taking the photo of our class. She has provided this picture for everyone to print. It was fun to be a part of the Wadena All School Reunion this year. We will meet again in 2027 for our 50th Class Reunion!!! Stay healthy and retire before then!!!

A few of the Class of 1977 gals enjoyed an evening together Thursday. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! Not registered? Join us anyway, $25/person, 5:30 class picture, followed by Mexican buffet.

Just a few years ago, 1987 to be exact! Our 10 year reunion! It's not too late to join us for our 45th year reunion on June 11th, just drop us a note!

Classmates...a quick reminder that if you have registered for the All School Reunion, you still need to register for our Class of 1977 45th year reunion on Saturday night. Please let me know if you still plan to attend. I will hold registration open until May 26th before we finalize headcount with the Mexican Restaurant. Thanks! Lori

Recently I was asked how many classmates have passed away from our Wadena HS Class of 1977. This is the compiled list. Please remember in your thoughts and prayers as we gather for our 45th Class Reunion in June.

Berg, Diane Louise, deceased 6/25/16
Crosgrove, Kevin LaVern, deceased 6/2/11
Engstrom [Hicks], Kimberly Marie, deceased 12/9/21
Gilbertson [Kuch], Lauri Diane, deceased 4/11/13
Goeller, Jeffrey Anthony, deceased, 10/16/05
Johnson, Lori Ann, deceased 9/19/20
Kroening, Yvonne Fay, deceased 4/3/22
Manthei, Charles Dean, deceased 11/14/03
Mueller, Peter Otto Michael, deceased 3/12/19
Randall [Tersteeg], Debra, deceased 7/3/95
Reichelt, Leland Gordon, deceased 12/29/09
Rosenthal, Daniel D., deceased 1/24/19
Schlichting [McWhorter], Kristie Kay, deceased 2/14/06
Stout, Richard G., deceased 6/19/95
Theisen, Kenneth William, deceased 5/03/16
Wegscheid, Gregory R., deceased 8/8/94