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David Mullin
  I devoted 17 years to volunteer coaching of youth sports, served as a park district liaison, and the boards of multiple youth sports programs. I served my Union Brothers and Sisters at Automobile Mechanics Local 701 IAM&AW, for 10 years as a Shop Steward, and Local Lodge President. I'm grandfather to 10 unbelievably good looking, smart, funny, and talented grandchildren, (well of course I'm going to say that) consisting of 8 boys, and two princesses. I can't believe that our two oldest grandsons are freshmen and playing for their respective highschool football teams. I worked in the auto industry since 1968, (yes, I got out of school early to work at Oak Park Ford. For many years I regretted giving up Freshman Football for this other extracarricular activity, but it got me where I am with no regrets). In 2008 I retired from a fulfilling 40 year career as a custom auto restoration shop owner, tradesman in the dealer network, with the final 13 years as the head of the Organizing Department and Labor Representative for the largest union of mechanics and related trades in the USA (IAM Local 701). I'm living out my dreams, owning a nice place in the South Chicago burbs, with a corn field adjacent to my acre, my Labrador named Coupe, two garages with an air conditioned shop, filled with collectable vehicles, including a classic 1937 Chevy Nostalgia Gasser drag race car, that we race in the NDRL-IAM Championship Series,(of which I am a founder), and we travel to race tracks across the Midwest in our 42' motorhome. Of course I couldn't do it without the help and support of my crewmen consisting of sons, grandsons, and of course the crew chief (my wonderful wife). Years of work have been hard on the equipment, and I have some titanium replacment parts, but it's good to be this side of the asphalt!  Send David a Message
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Ginny O'Connor (Gallagher)
 
May 31, 1952
CA
Retired - I think
Widowed
Yikes - 40+ years to reflect. LOTS of jobs (mostly in management) in various industries...law enforcement (including Oak Park PD), polygraph & private investigations, manufacturing & distribution, big box retail, music/entertainment, printing, finance, billing, software development, telecommunications, and last but not least, teaching. I became more serious with my education (somewhat late in life) and earned a B.S. in Business Management and a MBA in International Business. The best part of my life though was being married to my wonderful husband, Jim, who for 29 years fulfilled all my dreams about marriage and provided the most loving and fun adventures to my life. Interesting note: when I worked for OPPD (70’s & 80’s), I was interviewed by the FBI regarding my knowledge of Carlos Torres. Carlos who? He was arrested in Evanston shortly afterwards…was sentenced to 78 years in prison, but only served 30 - he was released in 2010...did anyone see him at the reunion? Send Ginny a Message
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Holger Paetau
 
January 14, 1952
CLAREMONT
CA
RETIRED
Married
2
lOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE FOR THE 40TH.
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Mike Panter
August 10, 1952
Glenview
IL
law
Married
2
Hello, All! I actually found a girl who'd marry me, had 2 great kids, and a great career in law. Things are good. I'm sorry I was so clueless and out of it back then and I'm sorry I couldn't enjoy school and appreciate being with you. Just a very, very slow learner! I love seeing classmates and hearing about everyone. Best wishes to all.
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Edward Pearlman
 Our daughter is almost 18, good dancer and fiddler and a freshman at Barnard, across the street from her brother! Our little guy is 11, loves sports, fishing, dancing & music. OK so far. My wife is a dancer and dance teacher and a lawyer who is working in the foreclosure mediation program. We have a family band called Highland Soles (click here for website). You might have heard some of our music at the reunion pub get-together Friday night, or seen our show that Sunday at the 19th Century Club. I published a novel at the end of October, called Franck's Wild Ride. You can read much of the first chapter on Amazon.com (click here to go to that page) if you like. You can also buy it online from the publisher (click here) or get it on my website (click here) where you can ask to have it signed with a glowing note to yourself. Before all that happened, we started our family band in 2003, after I sold my business, which I had for 10 years, distributing all the recordings from Scotland and Atlantic Canada and selected titles from Ireland and Brittany and Wales, to stores across the USA. Before that, I ran the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club for 18 years, including running some major Celtic events in Boston and making some recordings. During that time I got married. Before that I lived mostly in Boston but a year and a half in San Francisco and most of a year in Paris, France. Before that I went to Yale and got a BA in Literature but also played lots of music. If you want more details, let's talk! Send Edward a Message
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Marjorie Pitz
February 05, 1952
St. Paul
MN
Landscape architect
Married
2
I went to the U of MN, and have stayed in Minnesota since. I've practiced landscape architecture since '74, but have slowly morphed into a public artist as well. Now I spend 50% time sculpting, and 50% time as a landscape architect, which is a fun balance. We live on the Mississippi River bluff, in a neighborhood full of artistic people, strong women, and good friends. Our kids are in college, and all is well. I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends! Send Marjorie a Message
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Alex Plechash
 
June 05, 1953
Wayzata
MN
Wall Street
2
My "then" photo is actually my senior year picture at the Naval Academy since I do not have a digital image of my high school photo (probably a good thing. Ha!) Boy, what a ride it's been ... literally. After graduating from Annapolis, I had the great privilege of being a Marine Corps fighter pilot and a TOPGUN graduate flying a number of jets starting with the F-4 Phantom and culminating in the F/A-18 Hornet. I was on my way to fulfilling my dream of being an astronaut when a family crisis forced me to leave active duty and go into the Reserves. I finished out my Marine Corps career in 1993 after Operation Desert Storm. Over the course of my military career, I did some pretty interesting things; some of which I am happy to talk about and some of which I can't because it is still classified. Let's just say it all started with a visit to a Virgina-based "farm." After having lived in 12 different states since college, being officially deployed overseas a number of times as well as some unofficial visits to some pretty interesting places, I decided to step off the agency train and settle into an investment banking job in Minneapolis in order to be near my daughters who were both living there. I've been living in Wayzata, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for over 21 years and I love it. I am very connected to my community and my church in lots of ways including being Chapter President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association; Chairman of the Board of a national 501(c)3 non-profit; various executive levels in politics (all the way to the national level) and last but not least, by being a firefighter on our local volunteer fire department. Gotta keep the adrenaline rush going somehow, I guess.
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Patricia Rader (Matelli)
 
July 19, 1952
Elmwood Park
IL
Widowed
1
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Pamela Ransom
April 23, 1953
Ely
MN
Consultant - Nonprofits also Volunteer
Single Again
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Ann Rapisarda (Inendino)
April 22, 1952
Elmwood Park
IL
Retired
Married
3
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