Redwood Valley High School Alumni
Redwood Falls, Minnesota (MN)
Recent Members
| Bobbi Grow | 1994 |
| Bonnie Bonnie Louise Kramer | 1984 |
| Dede Nemitz | 1969 |
| Kenny Doit | 1973 |
| Larry (lawrence) Rohlik | 1969 |
| Reg Koll | 1969 |
| Sheila Woelfel | 1984 |
| Taylor Lavoy | 2010 |
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
Bernard J Voit
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam. 3 tours in Germany retired after 20 years in 1988
Class of 1968
Army, 20+ Years
Served in Viet Nam. 3 tours in Germany retired after 20 years in 1988
Daryl D. Hilbert
Class of 1960
Navy, 3 Years
He then entered the Navy. He spent April 1964 – October 1967 on the USS DARTER as a TM3- Torpedomans Mate- 3rd Class then the USS TRUMPET FISH October through December of 1967.
Class of 1960
Navy, 3 Years
He then entered the Navy. He spent April 1964 – October 1967 on the USS DARTER as a TM3- Torpedomans Mate- 3rd Class then the USS TRUMPET FISH October through December of 1967.
David George Wood
Class of 1953
Navy, 5 Years
Dave had a distinguished Navy career following college. He was commissioned in 1957 as an Ensign. Dave served on the USS Boston (a missile cruiser) and the USS Lexington (an aircraft carrier). After completing Submarine School, he served on the USS Balao for three years (a submarine that was later painted pink for the 1959 movie "Operation Petticoat"). Dave achieved the rank of Lieutenant, was honorably discharged in 1962, and became a member of the American Legion.
Class of 1953
Navy, 5 Years
Dave had a distinguished Navy career following college. He was commissioned in 1957 as an Ensign. Dave served on the USS Boston (a missile cruiser) and the USS Lexington (an aircraft carrier). After completing Submarine School, he served on the USS Balao for three years (a submarine that was later painted pink for the 1959 movie "Operation Petticoat"). Dave achieved the rank of Lieutenant, was honorably discharged in 1962, and became a member of the American Legion.
David Melges
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Hawaii, Florida, Virginia and Washington In USS COCHRANE DDG-21, USS UNDERWOOD FFG-36, USS LEYTE GULF CG-55 and USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72. Retired in 1998 after 28+ years, achieved the enlisted rank of E-9 (FTCM), chosen as a Limited Duty Officer Electronics achieving the rank of O-4 (LCDR)
Class of 1969
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in Hawaii, Florida, Virginia and Washington In USS COCHRANE DDG-21, USS UNDERWOOD FFG-36, USS LEYTE GULF CG-55 and USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72. Retired in 1998 after 28+ years, achieved the enlisted rank of E-9 (FTCM), chosen as a Limited Duty Officer Electronics achieving the rank of O-4 (LCDR)
Debra (Cheney) Landers
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Jan. 1971. Tech school Lowry AFB Denver, CO, On to Minot AFB ND. Then to Mildenhall AFB in UK. Discharged with early out for college in Oct. 1974 as E-4Sgt.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Enlisted Jan. 1971. Tech school Lowry AFB Denver, CO, On to Minot AFB ND. Then to Mildenhall AFB in UK. Discharged with early out for college in Oct. 1974 as E-4Sgt.
Gregory “Lefty” Loftus
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at 29 Palms Marine Base in California from 1972-1973 and Kaneohe Marine Air Station in Kaneohe, Hawaii from 1973-1976, during the Vietnam War.
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Stationed at 29 Palms Marine Base in California from 1972-1973 and Kaneohe Marine Air Station in Kaneohe, Hawaii from 1973-1976, during the Vietnam War.
Hans 'Ron' Ronhovde
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Inventory Management Superintendent, Master Sergeant. Cannon AFB NM, Aviano AB Italy, Luke AFB AZ, Grand Forks AFB ND, Middleburg Heights OH (AF Recruiting), Shemya AB AK, Chanute AFB IL
Class of 1971
Air Force, 20+ Years
Inventory Management Superintendent, Master Sergeant. Cannon AFB NM, Aviano AB Italy, Luke AFB AZ, Grand Forks AFB ND, Middleburg Heights OH (AF Recruiting), Shemya AB AK, Chanute AFB IL
James Hopfenspirger
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
USS Dubuque LPD-8
Hospital Corps School, San Diego, Ca
Field Medical School ,Camp Pendleton
1st Mar. Div, Chu Lai, RVN
Long Beach Naval Hospital
Class of 1965
Navy, 4 Years
USS Dubuque LPD-8
Hospital Corps School, San Diego, Ca
Field Medical School ,Camp Pendleton
1st Mar. Div, Chu Lai, RVN
Long Beach Naval Hospital
Jeff Brandt
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet Engine. 1971-1975; Chanute, AFB, Illinois; Fairchild AFB, Washington; Andersen AFB, Guam; Castle AFB, CA; Hickam, Hawaii
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet Engine. 1971-1975; Chanute, AFB, Illinois; Fairchild AFB, Washington; Andersen AFB, Guam; Castle AFB, CA; Hickam, Hawaii
John A. Moldestad
Class of 1983
Army, 3 Years
John served in the United States Army and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1986 to 1989.
Class of 1983
Army, 3 Years
John served in the United States Army and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division from 1986 to 1989.
Mike Simondet
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
Class of 1965
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
Monica Marie (Filzen) Glazier
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
She joined the US Navy in 1973 and proudly served her country.
Class of 1972
Navy, 4 Years
She joined the US Navy in 1973 and proudly served her country.
Sam De Groat
Class of 1972
Army, 20 Years
After graduation Sam served in the US Army and made it his career, serving for twenty years and earning the rank of Master Sergeant. Sam was in several differing countries and states. Some locations unknown. He was very well versed on the locations he served in and knew all the points of interest in the places he served. He talked about his time in Germany a lot and really enjoyed his time there. He also talked a lot about his time in New York. Sam retired from the military in 1992.
Class of 1972
Army, 20 Years
After graduation Sam served in the US Army and made it his career, serving for twenty years and earning the rank of Master Sergeant. Sam was in several differing countries and states. Some locations unknown. He was very well versed on the locations he served in and knew all the points of interest in the places he served. He talked about his time in Germany a lot and really enjoyed his time there. He also talked a lot about his time in New York. Sam retired from the military in 1992.
Scott Wardius
Class of 2004
Navy, 12 Years
Currently serving as Petty Officer First Class (IT1). Served in San Diego, Jacksonville, and my current duty station Sicily, Italy. Did one deployment on USS BOXER (LHD-4) and 3 deployments on USS NEW YORK (LPD-21).
Class of 2004
Navy, 12 Years
Currently serving as Petty Officer First Class (IT1). Served in San Diego, Jacksonville, and my current duty station Sicily, Italy. Did one deployment on USS BOXER (LHD-4) and 3 deployments on USS NEW YORK (LPD-21).
Alumni Stories
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School News
Bob Hoffman Former RFHS Teacher/Coach/Administrator
Bob passed away peacefully this morning (3/7/2025) surrounded by family at his home in Waseca, Mn. Obituary to follow.
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Our Redwood Valley 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 Redwood Valley High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Redwood Falls are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!