Mayo High School Alumni
Rochester, Minnesota (MN)
Recent Members
| Cheryl Mathison | 1974 |
| Dan D Helmbrecht Dan D Helmbrecht | 1978 |
| Jolynn Jo Newkirk | 1973 |
| Lawrence Merritt | 1990 |
| Mark Ellefson | 1974 |
| Mike Mueller | 1993 |
| Sean Volker | 1988 |
| Tom Waite | 1969 |
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
Aaron Ledebuhr
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Aaron served in the Marine Corps on active duty from July '98 to August '03. He was a microwave raidio technician for a few years at Camp Pendleton, California. Then he became a satellite communications technician, stayed at Camp Pendleton for another year or so then went to Okinawa Japan for his last year. From Okinawa, he was deployed twice to South Korea and once to Thailand.
Class of 1998
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Aaron served in the Marine Corps on active duty from July '98 to August '03. He was a microwave raidio technician for a few years at Camp Pendleton, California. Then he became a satellite communications technician, stayed at Camp Pendleton for another year or so then went to Okinawa Japan for his last year. From Okinawa, he was deployed twice to South Korea and once to Thailand.
Allison "Raduenz" Mix
Class of 2003
Air Force, 4 Years
I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, in Great Falls, MT. I was security forces. I procted the nuclear missles!
Class of 2003
Air Force, 4 Years
I was stationed at Malmstrom AFB, in Great Falls, MT. I was security forces. I procted the nuclear missles!
Charles Donney
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972 to avoid the draft.
Commissioned an Navy Supply Corp Officer in 1979.
Retired in 2007 as a CAPTAIN
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972 to avoid the draft.
Commissioned an Navy Supply Corp Officer in 1979.
Retired in 2007 as a CAPTAIN
Chuck Knudsen
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Chuck served 21 Years in the US Navy. In 2008 he retired and returned to Rochester.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Chuck served 21 Years in the US Navy. In 2008 he retired and returned to Rochester.
Dan Galegher
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Dan enlisted in the US Navy as a Fire Controlman, one year after graduation from Mayo. Serving on seven different ships, six of which based out of Yokosuka, Japan, he saw several distant and interesting places throughout Asia and Africa during his career. He retired with full honors and benifits after serving 25 years and reaching the highest enlisted Navy rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
Dan enlisted in the US Navy as a Fire Controlman, one year after graduation from Mayo. Serving on seven different ships, six of which based out of Yokosuka, Japan, he saw several distant and interesting places throughout Asia and Africa during his career. He retired with full honors and benifits after serving 25 years and reaching the highest enlisted Navy rank of Master Chief Petty Officer.
Daniel Felten
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Dan is a retired CW3 Mobility Officer. He deployed four times to Iraq. Assigned duty stations included Fort Bragg, NC, Caserme Ederle, Italy, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Dan is a retired CW3 Mobility Officer. He deployed four times to Iraq. Assigned duty stations included Fort Bragg, NC, Caserme Ederle, Italy, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
DOUGLAS ERICKSON
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Joined USN Feb 69 (Feb 69- Dec 72). Hospital Corpsman (medic) with MARINES 31/2 of those yrs. Vietnam Nam 1970 3rd Bat/5th Marines 1st Marine Division. As far north in VN as you could get. Got out and attended nursing school, then attended Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences for Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) training.Jun 80 - Nov 96 USAF as a CRNA, retired after 16 + yrs additional service as a Major. Retired after 39 yrs of Mil/Civilian Anesthesia practice May 2015.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Joined USN Feb 69 (Feb 69- Dec 72). Hospital Corpsman (medic) with MARINES 31/2 of those yrs. Vietnam Nam 1970 3rd Bat/5th Marines 1st Marine Division. As far north in VN as you could get. Got out and attended nursing school, then attended Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences for Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) training.Jun 80 - Nov 96 USAF as a CRNA, retired after 16 + yrs additional service as a Major. Retired after 39 yrs of Mil/Civilian Anesthesia practice May 2015.
Jose L. Santiago
Class of 1999
Air Force, 5 Years
Served at Hickam AFB, HI. Served at Hurlburt Field, FL.
Class of 1999
Air Force, 5 Years
Served at Hickam AFB, HI. Served at Hurlburt Field, FL.
Julie Pederson
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
Served from July 1975 to April 1980 in U.S.Navy. Used the GI Bill to acquire a BA in Early Childhood Education. Re-enlisted into U.S. Naval Reserves 1985 and was commissioned as a Cryptologic Officer. Served as a Human Resource Officer at Fort Snelling and assigned to NSG London until 1989.
Class of 1975
Navy, 8 Years
Served from July 1975 to April 1980 in U.S.Navy. Used the GI Bill to acquire a BA in Early Childhood Education. Re-enlisted into U.S. Naval Reserves 1985 and was commissioned as a Cryptologic Officer. Served as a Human Resource Officer at Fort Snelling and assigned to NSG London until 1989.
matthew davids
Class of 1996
Army, 12 Years
4 years marines, army nationalguard staff sargent
Class of 1996
Army, 12 Years
4 years marines, army nationalguard staff sargent
Mike Lettelleir
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Worked as a personel specialist stationed in Phoenix Arizona and Fairbanks Alaska
Class of 1968
Air Force, 4 Years
Worked as a personel specialist stationed in Phoenix Arizona and Fairbanks Alaska
Mitchell Trom
Class of 1982
Army, 20 Years
Served as a Combat Engineer from 1983-2005. Participated in Desert Storm & Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Class of 1982
Army, 20 Years
Served as a Combat Engineer from 1983-2005. Participated in Desert Storm & Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Nick LoIacono
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Active Duty as Combat Engineer (Ft.Leanordwood,Mo,Ft.Polk,La)
Reserve duty Supply and weapons specialist at Co.C 205th Spt btl Rochester,Mn
Class of 1979
Army, 8 Years
Active Duty as Combat Engineer (Ft.Leanordwood,Mo,Ft.Polk,La)
Reserve duty Supply and weapons specialist at Co.C 205th Spt btl Rochester,Mn
Patrick Kahler
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years as a Services Specialist. Tours included Grand Forks, Italy, Germany, Gulf War. Retired in 1998
Class of 1976
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 20 years as a Services Specialist. Tours included Grand Forks, Italy, Germany, Gulf War. Retired in 1998
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Our Mayo 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 Mayo High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Rochester are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!