Homestead High School Alumni
Mequon, Wisconsin (WI)
Recent Members
| Carol Haertlein Sells | 1969 |
| Christopher Wenzel | 1971 |
| Dean Williams | 1974 |
| Dionne Dionne Padek | 1988 |
| Jan Nisiewicz | 1989 |
| Lynette Huberty Lynette Huberty | 1969 |
| Margaret Hanel | 1969 |
| Susan Susan Walker | 1964 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Andrew Cozier
Class of 1994
Navy, 7 Years
Served 5 years as a Surface Warfare Officer out of NAS Mayport, FL and 2 years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps at NAS Brunswick, Maine.
Class of 1994
Navy, 7 Years
Served 5 years as a Surface Warfare Officer out of NAS Mayport, FL and 2 years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps at NAS Brunswick, Maine.
Bill Kaemmer
Class of 1977
Army, 18 Years
Currently SFC Kaemmer is an Officer Candidate Instructor at Portland State University in Portland, OR.
Class of 1977
Army, 18 Years
Currently SFC Kaemmer is an Officer Candidate Instructor at Portland State University in Portland, OR.
Bill Kaemmer
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSG Bill Kaemmer currently lives in Washington DC and serves as the Senior Religious Affairs NCO for the Army National Guard at the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA.
Class of 1977
National Guard, 20+ Years
MSG Bill Kaemmer currently lives in Washington DC and serves as the Senior Religious Affairs NCO for the Army National Guard at the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA.
Brian Wessel
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 6 years on active duty, beginning with a year at Marine Barracks, Diego Garcia. Then transferred to 1st Battalion, 4th Marines atTwentynine Palms, CA. Participated in operations RImPac 88, Brightstar 89, Thalay Thai/Cobra Gold 89, Operation Shikar (working for JTF-6 doing covert counternarcotics missions). Was also part of MAGTF 4-90, as well as 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (Task Force Grizzly) in Desert Storm.
Class of 1986
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 6 years on active duty, beginning with a year at Marine Barracks, Diego Garcia. Then transferred to 1st Battalion, 4th Marines atTwentynine Palms, CA. Participated in operations RImPac 88, Brightstar 89, Thalay Thai/Cobra Gold 89, Operation Shikar (working for JTF-6 doing covert counternarcotics missions). Was also part of MAGTF 4-90, as well as 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (Task Force Grizzly) in Desert Storm.
Chris Hansen
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Anti- Tank Assault USMC , 1989-1994 Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Anti- Tank Assault USMC , 1989-1994 Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran
Chris Janusiewicz
Class of 1988
Air Force, 17 Years
Air Force pilot who flew E-3s, KC-10s, and currently flies RQ-4s
Class of 1988
Air Force, 17 Years
Air Force pilot who flew E-3s, KC-10s, and currently flies RQ-4s
Dale Van de Vrede
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Two years in Ground and Aviation Communications, and two years as a recruiter.
Class of 1975
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Two years in Ground and Aviation Communications, and two years as a recruiter.
Dan Sciuti
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Radioman Second Petty Officer (E-5) - Duty on board USS VERNON COUNTY - LST 1161, homeported YOKOSUKA, JAPAN. // Duty at COMFLEACTS OKINAWA at the Transmitter site in AWASE, Okinawa..
Class of 1968
Navy, 6 Years
Radioman Second Petty Officer (E-5) - Duty on board USS VERNON COUNTY - LST 1161, homeported YOKOSUKA, JAPAN. // Duty at COMFLEACTS OKINAWA at the Transmitter site in AWASE, Okinawa..
David Lindquist
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam Service Campaign and Desert Storm - Served 2 short tours in Thailand and 1 extended long tour at Clark AB, Philippines. Duties included Security Forces and Financial Accounting. Currently dedicated to serving all branches of service. Permanent duty station is DFAS-Cleveland supporting Navy ERP with development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of financial requirements in accordance with DOD, OSD, and Treasury.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Vietnam Service Campaign and Desert Storm - Served 2 short tours in Thailand and 1 extended long tour at Clark AB, Philippines. Duties included Security Forces and Financial Accounting. Currently dedicated to serving all branches of service. Permanent duty station is DFAS-Cleveland supporting Navy ERP with development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of financial requirements in accordance with DOD, OSD, and Treasury.
Elizabeth Smith
Class of 1982
Air Force Reserves, 34 Years
1988-1989 Army Reserve
1989-2006 Air Force Reserve
2006-Present Air National Guard
Class of 1982
Air Force Reserves, 34 Years
1988-1989 Army Reserve
1989-2006 Air Force Reserve
2006-Present Air National Guard
Gerard Van Groningen
Class of 1987
National Guard, 6 Years
An other year has passed on my third deployment to Iraq. I am the leader of a Convoy Escort Team running security missions all through Iraq. Previous to this mission I was on a Sniper Team after my tour in 2005. Before that I was a member of a M1A1 Tank Crew.
The whole experience has been quite different than what I had expected. I plan on volunteering for a mission in Afghanistan after I get home.
Class of 1987
National Guard, 6 Years
An other year has passed on my third deployment to Iraq. I am the leader of a Convoy Escort Team running security missions all through Iraq. Previous to this mission I was on a Sniper Team after my tour in 2005. Before that I was a member of a M1A1 Tank Crew.
The whole experience has been quite different than what I had expected. I plan on volunteering for a mission in Afghanistan after I get home.
Gordon Geissler
Class of 1985
Air Force, 17 Years
- Currently a LtCol serving a staff tour at NATO HQ, Ramstein AB, Germany
- Flew B-52s for 11 yrs to include combat during ALLIED FORCE (Serbia) and ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan)
- Graduate of the German General Staff College
Class of 1985
Air Force, 17 Years
- Currently a LtCol serving a staff tour at NATO HQ, Ramstein AB, Germany
- Flew B-52s for 11 yrs to include combat during ALLIED FORCE (Serbia) and ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan)
- Graduate of the German General Staff College
James Runge
Class of 1974
Air Force, 19 Years
Retired from the United States Air Force (1980 - 1993) but, also served with the US Marine Corps (1974 -1978). Stationed in Okinawa, Japan; Spain, Germany, Alaska and other states. My primary duties were in Law Enforcement.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 19 Years
Retired from the United States Air Force (1980 - 1993) but, also served with the US Marine Corps (1974 -1978). Stationed in Okinawa, Japan; Spain, Germany, Alaska and other states. My primary duties were in Law Enforcement.
jeff barbee
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
3 years as infantry medic and 17 years in flight rescue trauma
Class of 1983
Army, 20+ Years
3 years as infantry medic and 17 years in flight rescue trauma
Jim Jones
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Defense Command interceptors
Colorado, Minnesota, Alaska, Michigan, Korea, Okinawa, Florida
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
Air Defense Command interceptors
Colorado, Minnesota, Alaska, Michigan, Korea, Okinawa, Florida
John Houle
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Engine Mechanic & Maintenance Superintendent.
Class of 1978
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Engine Mechanic & Maintenance Superintendent.
Kurt Lutzow
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired in 2007 as a Lieutenant Commander
Class of 1979
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
Retired in 2007 as a Lieutenant Commander
Michael Silhol
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Stationed at HQ, III Corps, Ft. Hood, TX. Served as a JAG Corps attorney.
Class of 1979
Army, 4 Years
Stationed at HQ, III Corps, Ft. Hood, TX. Served as a JAG Corps attorney.
Paul Briski
Class of 2002
Air Force, 1 Years
USAF Security Forces Flight Commander. USAF Pararescue candidate - USAF special operations combat medic.
Class of 2002
Air Force, 1 Years
USAF Security Forces Flight Commander. USAF Pararescue candidate - USAF special operations combat medic.
Peter Olsen
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Army Infantry. 1st Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry - Staff Sergeant E-6.
Platoon Sergeant in Republic of Vietnam. Earned a CIB, Silver Star and Bronze Star.
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Army Infantry. 1st Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry - Staff Sergeant E-6.
Platoon Sergeant in Republic of Vietnam. Earned a CIB, Silver Star and Bronze Star.
Philip M Wilke
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flight Chief/Supervisor for personnel on the F-16 aircraft who work on the Electrical/Enviro systems
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Flight Chief/Supervisor for personnel on the F-16 aircraft who work on the Electrical/Enviro systems
Scott Marshall
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Served 4 years in the Army as a helicopter mechanic. Served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1987
Army, 4 Years
Served 4 years in the Army as a helicopter mechanic. Served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm.
Selento Rockett
Class of 1994
Navy, 7 Years
Served in the United States Navy "SEABEES". Was a engineer aid, in Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, while serving in Rota, Spain, Paris, France, Guam, Okinawa & Hiroshima, Japan, and Andros Island, Bahamas
Class of 1994
Navy, 7 Years
Served in the United States Navy "SEABEES". Was a engineer aid, in Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40, while serving in Rota, Spain, Paris, France, Guam, Okinawa & Hiroshima, Japan, and Andros Island, Bahamas
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Our Homestead High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Homestead High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Mequon are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!