Neenah High School Alumni
Neenah, Wisconsin (WI)
Recent Members
| Jared Button | 1995 |
| Jim Tesch | 1974 |
| Leslie Schultz | 1979 |
| Makenna Martinez | 2019 |
| Mis Boyer | 1967 |
| Randy Kiefer | 1974 |
| Robert Robert Bye | 1979 |
| Tom Snell | 1987 |
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
Charles VanderHeyden
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Joined Army April 1967. Killed in action while serving in Viet nam August 21,1968
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Joined Army April 1967. Killed in action while serving in Viet nam August 21,1968
Deborah (Rasmussen) Jorgensen
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Served as a dental lab technician. Trained at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. Stationed at Ft. Sill, OK for two years and then stationed at Yaeger Kaserne, Aschaffenburg, Germany for two years. (1977-1981)
Class of 1977
Army, 4 Years
Served as a dental lab technician. Trained at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. Stationed at Ft. Sill, OK for two years and then stationed at Yaeger Kaserne, Aschaffenburg, Germany for two years. (1977-1981)
Dennis Capelle
Class of 1987
Army, 15 Years
1987 to 2002
Active for 4 years Guards for the rest.
Class of 1987
Army, 15 Years
1987 to 2002
Active for 4 years Guards for the rest.
Don Bludau
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Surface Warfare.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Retired as Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Surface Warfare.
Donald A Daigle
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
basic at Ft Leonard Wood then Aberdeen Proving Grounds next Maison Forte in France
Class of 1960
Army, 3 Years
basic at Ft Leonard Wood then Aberdeen Proving Grounds next Maison Forte in France
Donna McHugh
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Digital Navigation Tactics Device Specialist- Worked on KC-135 and B-52 Simulator Navigtion Sysytems
Class of 1981
Air Force, 4 Years
Digital Navigation Tactics Device Specialist- Worked on KC-135 and B-52 Simulator Navigtion Sysytems
George Schneider Jr
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Field Radio Communications
Communication Center Operator
Class of 1974
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Field Radio Communications
Communication Center Operator
James McDonald
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
James was wounded in Iraq May 31,2007 and in November 10,2007 he passed at Fort Hood, Tx.
Class of 2000
Army, 6 Years
James was wounded in Iraq May 31,2007 and in November 10,2007 he passed at Fort Hood, Tx.
Jeff Koslowski
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
Operations Specialist SW/AC Second Class. I served aboard the USS Constellation and USS Leahy. I was part of Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1988
Navy, 6 Years
Operations Specialist SW/AC Second Class. I served aboard the USS Constellation and USS Leahy. I was part of Operation Desert Storm.
Jody Reinhardt
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
25th Infantry Division
25th Infantry Division CSIB.svg
Shoulder sleeve insignia and Combat service identification badge[1]
Active 1941–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
Type Stryker infantry
Airborne infantry
Light infantry
Size Division
Part of United States Army Pacific
Garrison/HQ Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Nickname(s) "Tropic Lightning" (Special Designation)
Motto(s) "Tropic Lightning"
Engagements
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
War on Terror
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Commanders
Current
commander Major General Ronald P. Clark
Notable
commanders General J. Lawton Collins, 1942–1943
Lieutenant General William B. Kean, 1948–1951
Lieutenant General Samuel Tankersley Williams, 1952–1953
Lieutenant General Jonathan O. Seaman, 1960
General Frederick C. Weyand, 1964–1967
General James T. Hill, 1997–1999
Lieutenant General William E. Ward, 1999–2000
Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, 2008–2009
Insignia
Flag Flag of the United States Army 25th Infantry Division.svg
Distinctive unit insignia 25th Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
25th Infantry Division DUI.png
The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
Class of 1986
Army, 4 Years
25th Infantry Division
25th Infantry Division CSIB.svg
Shoulder sleeve insignia and Combat service identification badge[1]
Active 1941–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
Type Stryker infantry
Airborne infantry
Light infantry
Size Division
Part of United States Army Pacific
Garrison/HQ Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, Hawaii
Nickname(s) "Tropic Lightning" (Special Designation)
Motto(s) "Tropic Lightning"
Engagements
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
War on Terror
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Commanders
Current
commander Major General Ronald P. Clark
Notable
commanders General J. Lawton Collins, 1942–1943
Lieutenant General William B. Kean, 1948–1951
Lieutenant General Samuel Tankersley Williams, 1952–1953
Lieutenant General Jonathan O. Seaman, 1960
General Frederick C. Weyand, 1964–1967
General James T. Hill, 1997–1999
Lieutenant General William E. Ward, 1999–2000
Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, 2008–2009
Insignia
Flag Flag of the United States Army 25th Infantry Division.svg
Distinctive unit insignia 25th Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
25th Infantry Division DUI.png
The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
John (Jack) E. Bogrand
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
US ArmySecurity Agency, Radio Direction Finding and Signal Identification Specialist
Det J. 3rd RRU, Phubai, Vietnam May 1963-April, 1964
5th RRU, Bangkok Thailand May 1964-Sep 1964
Det. B, 5th RRU, Ubon Thailand, Sep 1964-April 1965
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
US ArmySecurity Agency, Radio Direction Finding and Signal Identification Specialist
Det J. 3rd RRU, Phubai, Vietnam May 1963-April, 1964
5th RRU, Bangkok Thailand May 1964-Sep 1964
Det. B, 5th RRU, Ubon Thailand, Sep 1964-April 1965
Kathryn Tesch
Class of 1983
Air Force, 6 Years
Gulf War Veteran; Member of the USAF Space Shuttle Medical Recovery Team
Class of 1983
Air Force, 6 Years
Gulf War Veteran; Member of the USAF Space Shuttle Medical Recovery Team
Ken McKenzie
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
I am currently stiil in the Navy. I am a Senior Chief Petty Officer(E-8). My current job is I am in charge of the Firefighting School at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. I have seen a lot and done a lot. If you want to know about it ask me some time.
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
I am currently stiil in the Navy. I am a Senior Chief Petty Officer(E-8). My current job is I am in charge of the Firefighting School at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. I have seen a lot and done a lot. If you want to know about it ask me some time.
Ken Rankin
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of active duty, including 3 years in Turkey and serving in the first Gulf War. The majority of those years were spent on the F-117.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 20 years of active duty, including 3 years in Turkey and serving in the first Gulf War. The majority of those years were spent on the F-117.
Larry Krueger
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Radar and electronics, HAWK missiles and Air Intelligence. Spent 18 months in Nam.
Class of 1964
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Radar and electronics, HAWK missiles and Air Intelligence. Spent 18 months in Nam.
Michael Kinne
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Artillery Fire Support Man (Scout Observer)
Class of 2002
Marine Corps, 9 Years
Artillery Fire Support Man (Scout Observer)
Michael M Morse
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Army, signal school at Ft Monmouth, NJ for microwave technician. Ft Sam Houston served as microwave tech. June 1965 DaNang, Vietnam worked as Tropospheric Scatter technician until discharge in 1967.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Army, signal school at Ft Monmouth, NJ for microwave technician. Ft Sam Houston served as microwave tech. June 1965 DaNang, Vietnam worked as Tropospheric Scatter technician until discharge in 1967.
Michelle Eckes (Maki)
Class of 1992
Air Force, 20+ Years
I have faithfully served my country for 22 years and counting. Current position: Flight Chief for the largest Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight in the Air Force for 11 years. Moving to Florida to work at Cape Canaveral in the near future. Air Force...Fly, Fight, Win!!!
Class of 1992
Air Force, 20+ Years
I have faithfully served my country for 22 years and counting. Current position: Flight Chief for the largest Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight in the Air Force for 11 years. Moving to Florida to work at Cape Canaveral in the near future. Air Force...Fly, Fight, Win!!!
Myron LeAnna
Class of 1962
Navy, 23 Years
Spent most of my time serving on submarines. My first boat was a WWII diesel boat USS Raton AGSS270 built in Manitowoc. Last sea tour was as Chief of the Boat on the USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619 (Blue). Served on diesel boats, a fast attack and 4 Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines. Spent one yrar in Vietnam 69-70, was the commanding officer of River Patrol Boat for 6 months. Retired as an E-9 Master Chief Radioman.
Class of 1962
Navy, 23 Years
Spent most of my time serving on submarines. My first boat was a WWII diesel boat USS Raton AGSS270 built in Manitowoc. Last sea tour was as Chief of the Boat on the USS Andrew Jackson SSBN 619 (Blue). Served on diesel boats, a fast attack and 4 Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines. Spent one yrar in Vietnam 69-70, was the commanding officer of River Patrol Boat for 6 months. Retired as an E-9 Master Chief Radioman.
Robert "Monk" Hendrickson
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
Upon graduation, Robert joined the Armed Forces and served the US Navy on the USS Yorktown from 1961 to 1965. Robert passed away January 18, 2007 at 63 years of age.
Class of 1961
Navy, 4 Years
Upon graduation, Robert joined the Armed Forces and served the US Navy on the USS Yorktown from 1961 to 1965. Robert passed away January 18, 2007 at 63 years of age.
Robert (Wilson) Okrasinski
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years in the Army. Served all over the world to include South Korea, Kuwait, Kosovo and Iraq. Retired with 22 years of service. Currently resides in Chester, VA
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Served 22 years in the Army. Served all over the world to include South Korea, Kuwait, Kosovo and Iraq. Retired with 22 years of service. Currently resides in Chester, VA
Robert E. Biller
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
28 years, 6 enlisted=Sergeant, 22 years Commissioned Officer=Lieutenant Colonel, Two Bronze Stars, 45 months in Combat Zones, 100% Disabled Service Connected Veteran
Class of 1976
Army, 20+ Years
28 years, 6 enlisted=Sergeant, 22 years Commissioned Officer=Lieutenant Colonel, Two Bronze Stars, 45 months in Combat Zones, 100% Disabled Service Connected Veteran
Roger A. Rabiego LTC (RET)
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 2006 after serving 21+ years
Class of 1979
Army, 20+ Years
Retired 2006 after serving 21+ years
Scott Herman
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I am currently reired from the U.S. Navy
Class of 1982
Navy, 20+ Years
I am currently reired from the U.S. Navy
Terence Roberts
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
1st Lt, Armor 1967-1969. 5th division, Ft. Carson Colo.
Class of 1961
Army, 3 Years
1st Lt, Armor 1967-1969. 5th division, Ft. Carson Colo.
thomas c. voigt
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
B-47 turret system tech w/ 509th BW SAC, command and control, assigned to AFCENT/NATO in France+Netherlands, 351st SMW, MACV/USSAG in Vietnam+Thailand, HQ Military Airlift Command.
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
B-47 turret system tech w/ 509th BW SAC, command and control, assigned to AFCENT/NATO in France+Netherlands, 351st SMW, MACV/USSAG in Vietnam+Thailand, HQ Military Airlift Command.
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Our Neenah 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 Neenah High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Neenah are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!