South Division High School Alumni
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI)

Recent Members
Bonnie Reich | 1961 |
Daniel Romero | 1998 |
David Reed David Reed | 1986 |
Ellen Novak | 1953 |
Evaristo Hernadez | 1987 |
Jessica Silvestre | 1997 |
Tracy Rheinschmidt | 1991 |
William Burke | 1952 |
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

Allan C Gottinger
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
1965 to 1967
Germany
My company handled all supply requisitions for the 7th Army in Europe
Class of 1963
Army, 2 Years
1965 to 1967
Germany
My company handled all supply requisitions for the 7th Army in Europe

cindi Pisarzewicz
Class of 1979
Army, 5 Years
Served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Tx, also 13 months in Korea. served with the Air Defense Artillary
Class of 1979
Army, 5 Years
Served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Tx, also 13 months in Korea. served with the Air Defense Artillary



Eric Larsen
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Submarine Service
SSBN 617 Alexander Hamilton
Missile Launch Technician
Class of 1959
Navy, 4 Years
Submarine Service
SSBN 617 Alexander Hamilton
Missile Launch Technician

Gary Smith
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army, 101st Airborne Division, Viet Nam from 67-69
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
US Army, 101st Airborne Division, Viet Nam from 67-69

Gary Weyer
Class of 1963
Navy, 10 Years
Enlisted twice: Oct'64 - Oct'69; spent 18 months onboard USS Sacramento AOE-1 as a MMFN, and making 1 WESPAC before getting into BUD/S - class40W. Upon completing training I was assigned to UDT 12 in June '67. Team 12 deployed to WESPAC in the fall 0f '67, and my platoon rotated into DaNang in November that year. We rotated back out to an ARG just before the 1st TET Offensive - which hit DaNang hard. I left my platoon while we were still on the ARG in February '68, and went to Subic Bay, PI, to train with a new SDV platoon being formed. I remained assigned to this SDV platoon until I discharged from the Navy in Oct '69. I also competed in Navy sports during the time I was a member of UDT 12, earning a spot on the US Naval Pentathlon Team in 1967, '68 and '69. I joined the Navy Reserves after completing my enlistment; went to college on the GI Bill; helped raise 2 step-sons and 2 daughters; didn't quite finish my degree and I needed a job at this point in time, so in May of 1976 I enlisted - returning to the Naval Special Warfare community again, but this time around I was assigned to UDT 11. Shortly after being back on the " Teams ", the movie " Airport '77 " was being filmed and part of it was shot off the coast of San Diego ( Coronado ). Universal Studios needed Navy divers for this production and UDT 11 was able to provide them. I happened to be one of a couple of dozen UDT 11 personnel who had the opportunity to be part of this historic feature. By now of course the Vietnam era had ended and the pace was much different. I was able to complete my undergraduate degree in July '77, with Chapman University through The Campus Afloat Program. I applied for OCS but was not selected. I did earn a spot again though on the US Naval Pentathlon Team in '77 and '78. In 1979 and '80 I was appointed the coach of this Navy athletic team. In November of 1981 I was honorably discharged and returned to the civilian world.
Class of 1963
Navy, 10 Years
Enlisted twice: Oct'64 - Oct'69; spent 18 months onboard USS Sacramento AOE-1 as a MMFN, and making 1 WESPAC before getting into BUD/S - class40W. Upon completing training I was assigned to UDT 12 in June '67. Team 12 deployed to WESPAC in the fall 0f '67, and my platoon rotated into DaNang in November that year. We rotated back out to an ARG just before the 1st TET Offensive - which hit DaNang hard. I left my platoon while we were still on the ARG in February '68, and went to Subic Bay, PI, to train with a new SDV platoon being formed. I remained assigned to this SDV platoon until I discharged from the Navy in Oct '69. I also competed in Navy sports during the time I was a member of UDT 12, earning a spot on the US Naval Pentathlon Team in 1967, '68 and '69. I joined the Navy Reserves after completing my enlistment; went to college on the GI Bill; helped raise 2 step-sons and 2 daughters; didn't quite finish my degree and I needed a job at this point in time, so in May of 1976 I enlisted - returning to the Naval Special Warfare community again, but this time around I was assigned to UDT 11. Shortly after being back on the " Teams ", the movie " Airport '77 " was being filmed and part of it was shot off the coast of San Diego ( Coronado ). Universal Studios needed Navy divers for this production and UDT 11 was able to provide them. I happened to be one of a couple of dozen UDT 11 personnel who had the opportunity to be part of this historic feature. By now of course the Vietnam era had ended and the pace was much different. I was able to complete my undergraduate degree in July '77, with Chapman University through The Campus Afloat Program. I applied for OCS but was not selected. I did earn a spot again though on the US Naval Pentathlon Team in '77 and '78. In 1979 and '80 I was appointed the coach of this Navy athletic team. In November of 1981 I was honorably discharged and returned to the civilian world.

James Long
Class of 1959
Army, 4 Years
Entered the Army in July, 1964. Stationed at Fort Lewis with the 4th Infantry Divsion January 65 to May 66. In Vietnam June 66- May 67. Stationed in California, May 67 to July 68.
Class of 1959
Army, 4 Years
Entered the Army in July, 1964. Stationed at Fort Lewis with the 4th Infantry Divsion January 65 to May 66. In Vietnam June 66- May 67. Stationed in California, May 67 to July 68.


Jerry Konz
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 2 years on an MSO, a small, wooden minesweeper. Did a tour in 'Nam where we were used as gun and patrol boats, working the harbors and close to shore. Enlisted right after graduation in July ' 65 and discharged in July ' 68.
Class of 1965
Navy, 3 Years
Served 2 years on an MSO, a small, wooden minesweeper. Did a tour in 'Nam where we were used as gun and patrol boats, working the harbors and close to shore. Enlisted right after graduation in July ' 65 and discharged in July ' 68.




Lawrence "Schubert" Czubinski
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Viet Nam Veteran, Over 28 years of dedicated
service, taught Intelligence courses as an
Instructor for National Security Agency
Executive Agent Team traveling around the world
for the last 14 years of career. Work covert
active for many years.
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Viet Nam Veteran, Over 28 years of dedicated
service, taught Intelligence courses as an
Instructor for National Security Agency
Executive Agent Team traveling around the world
for the last 14 years of career. Work covert
active for many years.

Lawrence "SKI' 'SCHUBERT"Czubinski
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Intelligence Service working as an
executive agent for NSA (National Security
Agency), USAF Recruiting (chicago) and Pilot
Training Wing
Class of 1957
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Intelligence Service working as an
executive agent for NSA (National Security
Agency), USAF Recruiting (chicago) and Pilot
Training Wing

Lisa Balistreri
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served stateside the entire 6 years went from South Carolina to California and lots of places in between.
Class of 1976
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served stateside the entire 6 years went from South Carolina to California and lots of places in between.



Phillip Passler
Class of 1961
Navy Reserves, 2 Years
2 yrs active duty aboard the USS Dealey DE 1006,from 12/61 to12/63.We were part of the Cuban Missile Crises 10/62.Did not know how close we came to all out war until I watched the History channel.Thanks to JFK,job well done!
Class of 1961
Navy Reserves, 2 Years
2 yrs active duty aboard the USS Dealey DE 1006,from 12/61 to12/63.We were part of the Cuban Missile Crises 10/62.Did not know how close we came to all out war until I watched the History channel.Thanks to JFK,job well done!

Rafael Jimenez
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Ground pounding grunt. Served in Desert Shield/Storm.
Class of 1987
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Ground pounding grunt. Served in Desert Shield/Storm.

Robert (sutt) Sutton
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20 Years
MSGT ret. 1yr Iceland; 3yrs England; 3 times Colorado; 2 times New York;1time each Minnesota, Florida, Mississippi, Arizona and New Mexico.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 20 Years
MSGT ret. 1yr Iceland; 3yrs England; 3 times Colorado; 2 times New York;1time each Minnesota, Florida, Mississippi, Arizona and New Mexico.

Robert Kronser
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
I served in Air Force Intelligence from 1977 to 1980. I worked for the Strategic Air Command Briefing Team at SAC Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. After that I prebriefed and debriefed F-15 pilots in Asia.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 4 Years
I served in Air Force Intelligence from 1977 to 1980. I worked for the Strategic Air Command Briefing Team at SAC Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. After that I prebriefed and debriefed F-15 pilots in Asia.

russell kucharski
Class of 1958
Army, 4 Years
Served at Fort Carson, Co. 1959 to 1961.-16 months
Served in Korea 1969 to 1963-27 months
Motor pool sgt E5
Class of 1958
Army, 4 Years
Served at Fort Carson, Co. 1959 to 1961.-16 months
Served in Korea 1969 to 1963-27 months
Motor pool sgt E5

Sebastian Riccobono
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
1969–1973 United States Navy
3rd Class Hull Technician (Damage Contolman/Ship Fitter)
ï® C-1 Welding School - Certified Pressure Hull Welder
ï® Damage Control “A†School - graduated 2nd in class
ï® Viet Nam Veteran -- 1972-1973
ï® Awards
Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon with Bronze Star
Viet Nam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal,
Battle Efficiency Ribbon, Cold War Certificate
ï® Honorable Discharge - 1975
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
1969–1973 United States Navy
3rd Class Hull Technician (Damage Contolman/Ship Fitter)
ï® C-1 Welding School - Certified Pressure Hull Welder
ï® Damage Control “A†School - graduated 2nd in class
ï® Viet Nam Veteran -- 1972-1973
ï® Awards
Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon with Bronze Star
Viet Nam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal,
Battle Efficiency Ribbon, Cold War Certificate
ï® Honorable Discharge - 1975

Sebastian Riccobono
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Viet Nam Vet 1972/73 .Served in Philadelphia, San Diego, Charleston, SC, Norfolk VA & of course Great Lakes
Class of 1969
Navy, 4 Years
Viet Nam Vet 1972/73 .Served in Philadelphia, San Diego, Charleston, SC, Norfolk VA & of course Great Lakes

Thomas M Ryan III
Class of 1993
Navy, 10 Years
Served aboard the USS Tripoli, USS Independence, USS Anchorage, stationed at NSGA Winter Harbor Maine, was attached to HS4 Black Knights aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 was on board when than President Bush declared Mission Accomplished and was part of Naval History in being the longest deployed Air Craft Carrier since WW II
Class of 1993
Navy, 10 Years
Served aboard the USS Tripoli, USS Independence, USS Anchorage, stationed at NSGA Winter Harbor Maine, was attached to HS4 Black Knights aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln at the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 was on board when than President Bush declared Mission Accomplished and was part of Naval History in being the longest deployed Air Craft Carrier since WW II

William D. Larson
Class of 1950
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Powerman/electrical Instructor, Cheyenne WY. NCOIC . Radio station/aircraft port of entry Pusan Korea, 1953/4
Class of 1950
Air Force, 4 Years
Served as Powerman/electrical Instructor, Cheyenne WY. NCOIC . Radio station/aircraft port of entry Pusan Korea, 1953/4
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Our South Division 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 South Division High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Milwaukee are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!