Fremont Ross High School Alumni
Fremont, Ohio (OH)
Recent Members
| Craig Forgatsch Craig Forgatsch | 1982 |
| Jean Lopez | 1967 |
| Julie Baker | 1989 |
| Michael Koebel | 1976 |
| Mike Webster Mike Webster | 1981 |
| Russ Russell Adkins | 1983 |
| Stephen Barberree | 1976 |
| Vince Kramer | 1976 |
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
Marc Roosen
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
went to schools Navy Hosp Bethesda orthopedic cast room tech orthopedic OR tech one year Viet Nam USS Sanctuary TAD 101 Airborne medcaps flew into villages gave medical aid
Class of 1966
Navy, 4 Years
went to schools Navy Hosp Bethesda orthopedic cast room tech orthopedic OR tech one year Viet Nam USS Sanctuary TAD 101 Airborne medcaps flew into villages gave medical aid
Maria E. Alvstad (Banda)
Class of 1983
Army, 6 Years
Transportation and Admin position
Class of 1983
Army, 6 Years
Transportation and Admin position
Maria Elena Banda-Olmsted
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Last duty station was 37th Transcom Kleber Kaserne Germany
Class of 1984
Army, 8 Years
Last duty station was 37th Transcom Kleber Kaserne Germany
Mark Mathias
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman (Retired old 462)
Class of 1982
Air Force, 20+ Years
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman (Retired old 462)
Matthew Clark
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
Active Duty Air Force from September 2000 - 2004. California Air National Guard 2009 - 2015
Class of 2000
Air Force, 10 Years
Active Duty Air Force from September 2000 - 2004. California Air National Guard 2009 - 2015
Maurice "Bud" Spaulding
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
A native of Fremont, Ohio, Maurice Spaulding enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1982. He completed Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C. and reported to Lackland AFB, TX for Military Police and Combat
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
A native of Fremont, Ohio, Maurice Spaulding enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1982. He completed Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C. and reported to Lackland AFB, TX for Military Police and Combat
Melissa Joseph
Class of 1994
Army, 14 Years
I actually did 4 years of active service...the rest is National Guard. Anyway, I joined as a Psychological Operations Specialist, stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. I went through Airborne School at Ft Benning, GA. I am currently a Human Resources Specialist, but will be reclassing into the supply field. My current unit is the 323rd MP Co in Toledo.
Class of 1994
Army, 14 Years
I actually did 4 years of active service...the rest is National Guard. Anyway, I joined as a Psychological Operations Specialist, stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. I went through Airborne School at Ft Benning, GA. I am currently a Human Resources Specialist, but will be reclassing into the supply field. My current unit is the 323rd MP Co in Toledo.
MGySgt Howard M. Kiser
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
In 2010 transferred to Camp Johnson to be SNCO-IC of the Suppy School in Jacksonville, NC. Has served 27 years of active duty in several states, Okinawa Japan twice and 3 tours to the Middle East. Married 26 years with 2 grown children.
Class of 1983
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
In 2010 transferred to Camp Johnson to be SNCO-IC of the Suppy School in Jacksonville, NC. Has served 27 years of active duty in several states, Okinawa Japan twice and 3 tours to the Middle East. Married 26 years with 2 grown children.
Michael Beutel
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France followed by a year of Stateside duty in Pennsylvania. My final year was with the First Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam.
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France followed by a year of Stateside duty in Pennsylvania. My final year was with the First Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam.
Michael Beutel
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France with the 256th Signal Company. The next year was spent at a National Guard and Reserve Training Center in Annville, Pennsylvania. My final year of service was with the 1st Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France with the 256th Signal Company. The next year was spent at a National Guard and Reserve Training Center in Annville, Pennsylvania. My final year of service was with the 1st Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam
Michael Beutel
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France with the 256th Signal Company. The next year was spent at a National Guard and Reserve Training Center in Annville, Pennsylvania. My final year of service was with the 1st Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam
Class of 1966
Army, 4 Years
After Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky and Advanced Training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, I spent 2 years in Verdun, France with the 256th Signal Company. The next year was spent at a National Guard and Reserve Training Center in Annville, Pennsylvania. My final year of service was with the 1st Cavalry Division in An Khe, South Vietnam
Michael Hirt
Class of 1992
Navy, 20 Years
Joined the Navy in March of 1993 and was stationed in San Diego (4YRS) the stationed in Washington State for 5(YRS) then back to San Diego for the last 11 years of my Career. Retired from the Navy in March of 2013. Currently working for the Navy as a Civilian Welding Engineer.
Class of 1992
Navy, 20 Years
Joined the Navy in March of 1993 and was stationed in San Diego (4YRS) the stationed in Washington State for 5(YRS) then back to San Diego for the last 11 years of my Career. Retired from the Navy in March of 2013. Currently working for the Navy as a Civilian Welding Engineer.
Michael J. Martin
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Stationed at MCRD San DIego, Beaufort SC air base, 2 tours in Nam and Camp LeJeune.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Stationed at MCRD San DIego, Beaufort SC air base, 2 tours in Nam and Camp LeJeune.
Michael Ritchart
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Major (Ret)
Helicopter Pilot- UH-60 Blackhawk
2 Combat Tours in Iraq
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Major (Ret)
Helicopter Pilot- UH-60 Blackhawk
2 Combat Tours in Iraq
Michael Strauch
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police retired as a Master Sergeant, selected for Sergeant Major Academy at time of retirement. Served in Germany, Korea, Belgium and many places in the U.S.
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
Military Police retired as a Master Sergeant, selected for Sergeant Major Academy at time of retirement. Served in Germany, Korea, Belgium and many places in the U.S.
Patricia (Kingsborough) Johnson
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Entered Army through "advance" program as E-3 and promoted to SGT just 2 mos after basic training. Did basic at Ft. McClellan, 1 yr at White Sands Missile Range, NM and 2 yrs in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.
Class of 1971
Army, 3 Years
Entered Army through "advance" program as E-3 and promoted to SGT just 2 mos after basic training. Did basic at Ft. McClellan, 1 yr at White Sands Missile Range, NM and 2 yrs in Kaiserslautern, West Germany.
Patricia (Kingsborough/Jones) Johnson
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort McClellan from Aug-Oct 1974; White Sands Missile Range from Oct '74 - Nov '75; 21st Spt Command, Kaiserslautern, West Germany Dec '75 - Aug '77
Class of 1974
Army, 3 Years
Basic Training at Fort McClellan from Aug-Oct 1974; White Sands Missile Range from Oct '74 - Nov '75; 21st Spt Command, Kaiserslautern, West Germany Dec '75 - Aug '77
Patrick Huss
Class of 1967
Navy, 5 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman. Charleston Naval Hospital, Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Station, CA, with 3rd Marine Air Wing; Camp Hansen, Okinawa w/ 3rd Med Bn, 3rd Mar Div; Vietnam 1st BN, 3rd Mar Div 71. D/C'd from Toledo Naval Reserve Center as E-5 73.
Class of 1967
Navy, 5 Years
Navy Hospital Corpsman. Charleston Naval Hospital, Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Station, CA, with 3rd Marine Air Wing; Camp Hansen, Okinawa w/ 3rd Med Bn, 3rd Mar Div; Vietnam 1st BN, 3rd Mar Div 71. D/C'd from Toledo Naval Reserve Center as E-5 73.
Quentin R. Mason "Denny"
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Will retire next year with 25 years total. 20 USMC and 5 Army Reserve.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 20+ Years
Will retire next year with 25 years total. 20 USMC and 5 Army Reserve.
Robert Esker
Class of 1983
Army, 8 Years
Served from Sept. 1983 to Sept. 1991 in various fields. Locations include SC, GA, Tx, Germany, Az, and NJ. While in New Jersey my unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia where we participated in Desert Sheild and Desert Storm. After deploying back to the U.S. I ended my military service.
Class of 1983
Army, 8 Years
Served from Sept. 1983 to Sept. 1991 in various fields. Locations include SC, GA, Tx, Germany, Az, and NJ. While in New Jersey my unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia where we participated in Desert Sheild and Desert Storm. After deploying back to the U.S. I ended my military service.
Sonyarae (Sonya Boonie)Holsten
Class of 1986
Air Force, 4 Years
Served during Desert Storm-was pregnant so I was unable to join my unit in Iraq. Was a cook at the dining facility and on the missile sites where I met my hubby
Class of 1986
Air Force, 4 Years
Served during Desert Storm-was pregnant so I was unable to join my unit in Iraq. Was a cook at the dining facility and on the missile sites where I met my hubby
Steven Thurn
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1966. Completed basic training at Ft. Riley, KS. Deployed with the 9th infantry division to the Mekong Delta. Transferred to the 25th infantry division "Wolfhounds" in March 1967 at
Cu Chi. Earned Combat Infantry Badge plus unit citations. Assigned to FT. Sill, OK after Vietnam.
Retired Human Resources Manager.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1966. Completed basic training at Ft. Riley, KS. Deployed with the 9th infantry division to the Mekong Delta. Transferred to the 25th infantry division "Wolfhounds" in March 1967 at
Cu Chi. Earned Combat Infantry Badge plus unit citations. Assigned to FT. Sill, OK after Vietnam.
Retired Human Resources Manager.
Tom Parlow
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
spc.4 heavy transportation, served in Germany and U.S.A.
Class of 1965
Army, 4 Years
spc.4 heavy transportation, served in Germany and U.S.A.
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Our Fremont Ross 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 Fremont Ross High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fremont are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!