Central High School Alumni
Duluth, Minnesota (MN)
Recent Members
| Bob Patrick Morrow Bob Patrick Morrow | 1974 |
| Diane Jim Chesney | 1972 |
| Jeff Foryziak | 1974 |
| Joan Johnson | 1964 |
| Laura Schultz Laura Peterson | 1974 |
| Norman Talsoe | 1948 |
| Patsy Jones | 1977 |
| Sean Schock | 2010 |
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
Arthur Strum
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in August 1963, went to Viet Nam first time in March 8, 1965, we were the first Marines to land as a unit ready for combat. Received PURPLE HEART in 1966 wounded outside of Da Nang, 2nd tour was in 1969 worked at FLC (Force Logistics Command) in Da Nang plotting bombing runs for Navy/Marine Corps aircraft. Retired from the Marines in October 1984 as a Master Sergeant and returned home here Sept 2017/
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Enlisted in August 1963, went to Viet Nam first time in March 8, 1965, we were the first Marines to land as a unit ready for combat. Received PURPLE HEART in 1966 wounded outside of Da Nang, 2nd tour was in 1969 worked at FLC (Force Logistics Command) in Da Nang plotting bombing runs for Navy/Marine Corps aircraft. Retired from the Marines in October 1984 as a Master Sergeant and returned home here Sept 2017/
Bobbi (Lillo) Stenstrom
Class of 1994
National Guard, 9 Years
I joined the Army National Guard in July of 1993. I worked in Supply during the time I was in. I originally was signed up for 6 years but ended up puting in 9 when I then got out in July of 2002.
Class of 1994
National Guard, 9 Years
I joined the Army National Guard in July of 1993. I worked in Supply during the time I was in. I originally was signed up for 6 years but ended up puting in 9 when I then got out in July of 2002.
Bobby Brown Jr.
Class of 1971
Army, 2 Years
Ft.Leonard Wood.No Ft.Carson Co Camp Casey Korea
Class of 1971
Army, 2 Years
Ft.Leonard Wood.No Ft.Carson Co Camp Casey Korea
Chad Vieau
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
I spent 8 years active duty in the Army in the Intelligence/Counter Terrorism fields. My first duty station was Germany before I was shipped off to Kuwait to participate in the invasion of Iraq. I left Iraq and Germany for for my next duty station and spent the rest of my carreer in Tampa FL before getting out and taking a Counter Terrorism job in Washington DC. I am currently serving in Iraq for a 4th time with a 5th tour already in the works for next year.
Class of 1999
Army, 8 Years
I spent 8 years active duty in the Army in the Intelligence/Counter Terrorism fields. My first duty station was Germany before I was shipped off to Kuwait to participate in the invasion of Iraq. I left Iraq and Germany for for my next duty station and spent the rest of my carreer in Tampa FL before getting out and taking a Counter Terrorism job in Washington DC. I am currently serving in Iraq for a 4th time with a 5th tour already in the works for next year.
Crystal Wheeler
Class of 1973
Air Force, 16 Years
Became an Aerial Reconnaissance Photography Interpreter stationed in Duluth until my transfer to California. Completed my years as a Law Enforcement Training Officer with the 163rd Security Police Squadron at March AFB.
Class of 1973
Air Force, 16 Years
Became an Aerial Reconnaissance Photography Interpreter stationed in Duluth until my transfer to California. Completed my years as a Law Enforcement Training Officer with the 163rd Security Police Squadron at March AFB.
D. Dale Erickson
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
Spent two years in the Army, 18 months of it in
Korea.
Class of 1954
Army, 2 Years
Spent two years in the Army, 18 months of it in
Korea.
David Diehl
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 24 + years. 8 of them in Asia 3 in Finland MN 2 in CA and 1 in MT the rest in Rapid City SD.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 24 + years. 8 of them in Asia 3 in Finland MN 2 in CA and 1 in MT the rest in Rapid City SD.
David Paaso
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
A-4 Jet Mechanic 2 and a half years shore duty 1 and half years Aircraft Carrier Sea duty
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
A-4 Jet Mechanic 2 and a half years shore duty 1 and half years Aircraft Carrier Sea duty
Dennis K. Hanna
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years on active duty. Stationed in Alaska, Missouri, Thailand, Michigan, Iran, Texas, Colorado, Mississippi, Korea and Hawaii. I was a Supply specialist for 5 years and a club manager for the ramining years,
Class of 1960
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 26 years on active duty. Stationed in Alaska, Missouri, Thailand, Michigan, Iran, Texas, Colorado, Mississippi, Korea and Hawaii. I was a Supply specialist for 5 years and a club manager for the ramining years,
James Kerr
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Radioman in the United States Navy. I served one tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam from June 1966 to June 1967 on board the USS Annapolis (AGMR-1), a Communications ship. Also served in Kodiak Alaska for a year and with com first fleet staff out of San Diego on Board the USS Chicago and the USS Oklahoma City. Went to Boot camp and Radioman School in San Diego.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Served as a Radioman in the United States Navy. I served one tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam from June 1966 to June 1967 on board the USS Annapolis (AGMR-1), a Communications ship. Also served in Kodiak Alaska for a year and with com first fleet staff out of San Diego on Board the USS Chicago and the USS Oklahoma City. Went to Boot camp and Radioman School in San Diego.
James Kerr
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman. Served in Vietnam on board the USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) a communications ship. Also served on board the USS Chicago, USS Oklahoma City and did a year in Kodiak, Alaska. I saw alot of the world in only 4 years. I still serve veterans by representing them before the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, DC. The best job I have ever had.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
Radioman. Served in Vietnam on board the USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) a communications ship. Also served on board the USS Chicago, USS Oklahoma City and did a year in Kodiak, Alaska. I saw alot of the world in only 4 years. I still serve veterans by representing them before the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, DC. The best job I have ever had.
Jamie Polling
Class of 1994
National Guard, 6 Years
Traditional Guardsman in Security for about a year then spent 3 years active in FL. Finished out my time back in Duluth in supply.
Class of 1994
National Guard, 6 Years
Traditional Guardsman in Security for about a year then spent 3 years active in FL. Finished out my time back in Duluth in supply.
Jill (Jordan) Miller
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
I joined the Army National Guard July 1993. Where I worked in Supply for five years before transferring in August 1998 to the Air National Guard. I worked in Supply there too and after 9/11 happened and many members were activated I helped out in the Finance Department at the 148th Fighter Wing. This is where I curretly work. This summer I completed my 15th year in the Military.
Class of 1994
Air Force, 15 Years
I joined the Army National Guard July 1993. Where I worked in Supply for five years before transferring in August 1998 to the Air National Guard. I worked in Supply there too and after 9/11 happened and many members were activated I helped out in the Finance Department at the 148th Fighter Wing. This is where I curretly work. This summer I completed my 15th year in the Military.
John Lanphier
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years active duty in the Air Force Security Police, now called Security Forces. I was stationed in Montana, Korea, North Dakota, Korea again and Oklahoma. Involved in military operations in Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Equador, Netherlands Antillies (also known as A,B,C islands) and the United Arab Emirates.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
26 years active duty in the Air Force Security Police, now called Security Forces. I was stationed in Montana, Korea, North Dakota, Korea again and Oklahoma. Involved in military operations in Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Equador, Netherlands Antillies (also known as A,B,C islands) and the United Arab Emirates.
Joseph A. Le Garde
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have been around this world about 3 1/2 times, having touched all continents with the exception of Greenland, Artic, and Antarctica. The three things I set out to do, have been done. I wanted to be a Marine, score some medals and get a few tattoos. Life is good.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have been around this world about 3 1/2 times, having touched all continents with the exception of Greenland, Artic, and Antarctica. The three things I set out to do, have been done. I wanted to be a Marine, score some medals and get a few tattoos. Life is good.
Joseph A. Le Garde
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have had to opportunity to travel around this world about 3 1/2 times, having set foot on all the continents with the exceptions of Iceland/Greenland, the Arctic as well as Antarctica. All I really wanted was to be a Marine, score a few medals and get some tattoos. Now that I have done all that, life is good.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
I have had to opportunity to travel around this world about 3 1/2 times, having set foot on all the continents with the exceptions of Iceland/Greenland, the Arctic as well as Antarctica. All I really wanted was to be a Marine, score a few medals and get some tattoos. Now that I have done all that, life is good.
Kathleen Thill
Class of 1990
Navy, 8 Years
I was a Hospital Corpsman (Medic). I trained to serve with the Marines to go to Desert Storm in 1991 but was never sent. I wound up in support positions with a P-3 squadron ( a large plane that hunts for enemy submarines) in Diego Garcia, Oman, Japan, Okinawa and Hawaii. I was occasionally sent with Marine detachments for temporary duty assignments. I also taught aviators the affects of flight on the human body also known as aviation physiology. We would spend time in a hyperbaric chamber just like in the movie "An Office and A Gentleman" where Richard Gere got goofy after taking off his oxygen mask and had to play patty cake with the other people in the room. They were all suffering the effects of hypoxia. Needless to say, I had an interesting and busy experience while I served in the military.
Class of 1990
Navy, 8 Years
I was a Hospital Corpsman (Medic). I trained to serve with the Marines to go to Desert Storm in 1991 but was never sent. I wound up in support positions with a P-3 squadron ( a large plane that hunts for enemy submarines) in Diego Garcia, Oman, Japan, Okinawa and Hawaii. I was occasionally sent with Marine detachments for temporary duty assignments. I also taught aviators the affects of flight on the human body also known as aviation physiology. We would spend time in a hyperbaric chamber just like in the movie "An Office and A Gentleman" where Richard Gere got goofy after taking off his oxygen mask and had to play patty cake with the other people in the room. They were all suffering the effects of hypoxia. Needless to say, I had an interesting and busy experience while I served in the military.
Larry Schmidt
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years as a career Naval Officer. Retired from the Navy in 1991.
Class of 1970
Navy, 20+ Years
Served 20 years as a career Naval Officer. Retired from the Navy in 1991.
Mark Klohn
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Airborne Communications Operator (Aircrew)
Class of 1975
Air Force, 20+ Years
Airborne Communications Operator (Aircrew)
Michael jurkic
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
3 years Iraq, 1 year afgahnastain, 2 bronze stars with valor, etc...
Class of 2002
Army, 10 Years
3 years Iraq, 1 year afgahnastain, 2 bronze stars with valor, etc...
Patrick Jakubek
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Aircraft Fuel System Repair (AKA fuel shopper)
Class of 1996
Air Force, 9 Years
Aircraft Fuel System Repair (AKA fuel shopper)
Richard J Buesgen
Class of 1971
Air Force, 22 Years
C-141 Navigator, C-5 Navigator, Air Lift Operations Director, Deputy Chief of Supply, Deputy Logistics Commander
Class of 1971
Air Force, 22 Years
C-141 Navigator, C-5 Navigator, Air Lift Operations Director, Deputy Chief of Supply, Deputy Logistics Commander
Scott Kassmir
Class of 1971
Air Force, 21 Years
Joined because draft number was 13. Not a good sign.
Class of 1971
Air Force, 21 Years
Joined because draft number was 13. Not a good sign.
Shannon Housey (Clausen)
Class of 1999
Air Force, 10 Years
4 Years with the 148th in Duluth and 6 years with the 119th in Fargo, ND
Class of 1999
Air Force, 10 Years
4 Years with the 148th in Duluth and 6 years with the 119th in Fargo, ND
Terry Taylor
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Loving father, Supportive wonderful lil' brother!
This country was fortunate to have him serve it!
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Loving father, Supportive wonderful lil' brother!
This country was fortunate to have him serve it!
Tom Cleveland
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army 1973-76. Permanent duty in Vicenza, Italy
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army 1973-76. Permanent duty in Vicenza, Italy
Tom Cleveland
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
After graduation I joined the U.S. Army June of 1973. Basic at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. A.I.T. for Dental Technicians school at Ft Sam Houston, Texas (San Antonio), then stationed permanent duty for 2 years and 7 months in Vicenza, Italy with the U. S. Army Hospital (formerly the 45TH Field Hospital) from 1973-1976.
I was in the Reserves and Guards off and on as a Medical Aidman in Duluth, MN and Aurora, CO for 10 years.
Class of 1973
Army, 3 Years
After graduation I joined the U.S. Army June of 1973. Basic at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. A.I.T. for Dental Technicians school at Ft Sam Houston, Texas (San Antonio), then stationed permanent duty for 2 years and 7 months in Vicenza, Italy with the U. S. Army Hospital (formerly the 45TH Field Hospital) from 1973-1976.
I was in the Reserves and Guards off and on as a Medical Aidman in Duluth, MN and Aurora, CO for 10 years.
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Our Central 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 Central High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Duluth are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!