St. Francis High School Alumni
St. Francis, Wisconsin (WI)
Recent Members
| Ethan Beemna | 2024 |
| Jeff Kruse | 1984 |
| Ken Novotny | 1984 |
| Mark Kasprzak | 1971 |
| Melanie Cornale | 1977 |
| Michelle Spoor | 1992 |
| Nancy A Katzner Nancy A Katzner | 1985 |
| Sharon Coll | 1966 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Andrew Koepke
Class of 2006
Air Force, 8 Years
Intelligence. 2 deployments ISO OIR. Still serving.
Class of 2006
Air Force, 8 Years
Intelligence. 2 deployments ISO OIR. Still serving.
Brad Kozey
Class of 2005
Army, 5 Years
19D Cavalry Scout
Fort Hood
Deployed twice
6 years in, 14 left
Class of 2005
Army, 5 Years
19D Cavalry Scout
Fort Hood
Deployed twice
6 years in, 14 left
Brian Dimoff
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
19Delta Cavalry Scout/Sniper. Served in the 82nd Airborne, and 1st Infantry Division. Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran.
Class of 2003
Army, 9 Years
19Delta Cavalry Scout/Sniper. Served in the 82nd Airborne, and 1st Infantry Division. Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran.
Cindy Brosig (Lester)
Class of 1990
Air Force, 9 Years
USAF Nurse Corps, 2016 WI Woman Veteran of the Year
Class of 1990
Air Force, 9 Years
USAF Nurse Corps, 2016 WI Woman Veteran of the Year
Denis Hanley
Class of 1966
Navy, 9 Years
2 years Active Duty West Pac Fleet Oiler
7 years Navy Reserve
Class of 1966
Navy, 9 Years
2 years Active Duty West Pac Fleet Oiler
7 years Navy Reserve
Eddie Kaja
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
active duty 1970-1972
reserves 1972-2000
retired SgtMaj
Class of 1970
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
active duty 1970-1972
reserves 1972-2000
retired SgtMaj
Gary C. Payne
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
3 years with the United States Army. Fort Campbell Ky. One tour of duty in South Vietnam with the 1st Inf. Division 1st sq. 4th Cav. E-5. Awarded Bronze Star. Tour of duty 1969-1970.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
3 years with the United States Army. Fort Campbell Ky. One tour of duty in South Vietnam with the 1st Inf. Division 1st sq. 4th Cav. E-5. Awarded Bronze Star. Tour of duty 1969-1970.
Gary Robert Chiaverotti
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
30-years Active Duty. Surface Warfare Officer. Commanded USS McCandless (FF/FFT 1084) Aug 91-Jul 93. Retired as a Captain (O-6)
Class of 1968
Navy, 20+ Years
30-years Active Duty. Surface Warfare Officer. Commanded USS McCandless (FF/FFT 1084) Aug 91-Jul 93. Retired as a Captain (O-6)
Gregory Breitbach
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
USS Compass Island stationed in Brooklyn Navy Yard
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
USS Compass Island stationed in Brooklyn Navy Yard
Gregory M. Brodaczynski
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1970-72 MOS 91J20 Physical Therapy Specialist USAH Ft. Campbell KY. Rank Sp/4
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
1970-72 MOS 91J20 Physical Therapy Specialist USAH Ft. Campbell KY. Rank Sp/4
James Wichrowski
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
After Vietnam, joined French foreign Legiion rising to the rank of Captain. Served as consultant in Africa, Phillipines, Cambodia.
Class of 1967
Army, 20+ Years
After Vietnam, joined French foreign Legiion rising to the rank of Captain. Served as consultant in Africa, Phillipines, Cambodia.
Joel C Tomski
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Taught math at Naval Nuclear Power School from 1984 to 1988 and then served in the reserves.
Class of 1980
Navy, 20+ Years
Taught math at Naval Nuclear Power School from 1984 to 1988 and then served in the reserves.
John Janiszewski
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Active US Army 1989 - Present; currently stationed at US Joint Forces Command, Suffolk, VA
Class of 1982
Army, 20+ Years
Active US Army 1989 - Present; currently stationed at US Joint Forces Command, Suffolk, VA
Joseph Wiseman
Class of 2004
Army, 18 Years
Currently serving in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in Camp Normandy, Germany. Deployed 3 times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Awarded 2 Meritorious Service Medals, Master Army Instructor Badge, and Combat Action Badge amongst other awards and decorations.
Class of 2004
Army, 18 Years
Currently serving in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in Camp Normandy, Germany. Deployed 3 times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Awarded 2 Meritorious Service Medals, Master Army Instructor Badge, and Combat Action Badge amongst other awards and decorations.
Leilani (Wille) Mariotti
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in the Air Force in 75 thanks to Liz Gilegenbach, class of 72. Was stationed at Beale AFB, CA 75-80. K.I.Sawyer AFB, MI 80-86. Kunsan AB, South Korea 86-87. Edwards AFB, CA 87-92. Joint Command at Scott AFB, IL 92-95 when I retired as an E-7. Dealt with aircrew members for my career from Flight Records to scheduling them for testing, physicals and altitude chambers. Additionally got the Aircrew, Airspace, Photographers and Chase planes for missions while at Edwards.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20 Years
Enlisted in the Air Force in 75 thanks to Liz Gilegenbach, class of 72. Was stationed at Beale AFB, CA 75-80. K.I.Sawyer AFB, MI 80-86. Kunsan AB, South Korea 86-87. Edwards AFB, CA 87-92. Joint Command at Scott AFB, IL 92-95 when I retired as an E-7. Dealt with aircrew members for my career from Flight Records to scheduling them for testing, physicals and altitude chambers. Additionally got the Aircrew, Airspace, Photographers and Chase planes for missions while at Edwards.
Mike Biley
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
33 year career Chief Warrant Officer; Intelligence Specialist and Russian linguist.
Class of 1977
Army, 20+ Years
33 year career Chief Warrant Officer; Intelligence Specialist and Russian linguist.
Mike Chambers
Class of 2001
Navy, 5 Years
Standing at the aft of the aircraft carrier John C Stennis CVN-74 in the gulf during Operation Enduring Freedom
Class of 2001
Navy, 5 Years
Standing at the aft of the aircraft carrier John C Stennis CVN-74 in the gulf during Operation Enduring Freedom
Terry S Horn
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
School House Yoeman, Engine Man, Mechanical and Electrical
Repairman - MMRs, EOS, Liberty ship Duty, Skeleton Crew - Inport Fireparty.
Class of 1975
Navy, 6 Years
School House Yoeman, Engine Man, Mechanical and Electrical
Repairman - MMRs, EOS, Liberty ship Duty, Skeleton Crew - Inport Fireparty.
Alumni Stories
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School News
James Wichrowski-1967
My name is Moo Myung Viarkos. My father was originally James Wichrowski but changed his name upon entering the French fo...
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Our St. Francis 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 St. Francis High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in St. Francis are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!