Good News from Will Kassulke

Back in April, classmate Will "Kaz" Kassulke, informed several of us that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last December.  He commented at that time that "the chemo seems to be successful in slowing any dramatic advancement.  The treatments, however, drain me of much of my energy."

This past week, Kaz informed me of his current situation (and gave me permission to pass this information along to the Class of '59 via this means).  Kaz writes:

"Yesterday [July 9] I had a new stent put in my bile duct because the one they put in 7 months ago was having blockage.  They had told us when they put the first one in that it may only last one to six months.   Since several recent cat scans showed that my tumors were shrinking, the doctor who did the procedure told me afterwards, 'See you in another six or seven months'.  Really more energy is coming back and my afternoon naps are becoming shorter.  Also I am now able to walk the hills in our subdivision in the morning instead of just walking a few level streets.  This all makes for some good news that I felt I had to share with you.  Many, many thanks for all your prayers and well wishes in our behalf!"

Praise God for God's goodness to our brother.  You may contact "Kaz" by clicking on his name in the first paragraph.

The Mini-Reunion in The Falls

[Back] Joel Ambelang, Don Hasse, Bob Burke, Dave Albertin, Dave Mueller, Pat and Tom Truebenbach
[Front] Peggy Hasse, Margaret Burke, Fran Albertin, July Mueller   (click on picture to see a larger image)


The weather was warm and sunny on June 26 in Sheboygan Falls.  There was a slight breeze blowing.  The brats and burgers were tasty (as were the pasta and fruit salads that Peggy Hasse made).  The beer and soda was cold.  The conversation was lively, varied, and reminiscent of our days on the campus at 33rd and State in Milwaukee.  The bonds of friendship, forged as early as 1953 when we were all Sexties, only became stronger.  

It doesn't seem like it's 51 years since we graduated from junior college (57 years since we started high school), but the years continue to carry us along, like "an ever rolling stream."  And, as the years continue, we also hope to "keep the conversation going," for as long as there is a handful of classmates who want to get together for a short weekend.

Tentative plans are already underway for a similar get together in Fort Wayne, early in the summer of 2011, at the home of Ungie & Judy Mueller.  We'll keep y'all posted.  Come and join us.  You won't be sorry.

Doch ist es Zeit

 

The time grows short.  June 26 is just around the corner.  We'd love to be able to add YOUR picture to the empty frame above.  Contact Don Hasse to let him know you are coming to Sheboygan Falls to "Keep the Conversation Going."

In Memoriam

†  Kiyoko Falk  †

    Kiyoko U. Falk of Sturgeon Bay WI died on May 13 at Dorr County Memorial Hospital.  She was born on March 22, 1920, in Taihoku, Formosa [now Taipei, Taiwan] to Dr. Ryutaro and Tamano (Ikeda) Uedan.  On  December 22, 1963 she was married to Roger Falk in Japan.  Kiyoko and her husband (the Rev.) Roger Falk served as WELS missionaries in Japan from 1974 to 2000.
   They returned to Sturgeon Bay in 2000.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, demonstrating origami, Japanese painting, and playing bingo.
   She is survived by her husband and one brother, Saburo Uedan, Japan, and several nieces and nephews.  Her parents preceded her in death.
   Memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 22 at St. Peters Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Darrick Kolterjahn officiating.  Interrment will be in Japan.  Memorials may be directed to St. Peters Library Fund or to the Alzheimer's Disease Research fund. Forbes Funeral Home is in charge of  arrangements.  On-line condolences may be offered at its website. 
  Notes of sympathy can be sent to Roger at  1400 Georgia Street, Sturgeon Bay  WI  54235-1242, or to his email address, rwfsbwi@doorpi.net.

Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, 
and let light perpetual shine upon her.

8 Weeks to Go

As of May 8, these seven have said they will be in Sheboygan Falls on June 26 to "Keep the Conversation Going."  At least four others have said "maybe."

We'd love to have YOU!  Let Don Hasse know if you will be coming.

We plan to get together already on Friday night for pizza or fish.  

Sheboygan Falls - June 26

Concordia Milwaukee's 

Class of 1959

We will gather in Sheboygan Falls  WI

June 26

Beginning at 11 am at River Park Pavilion 

Bring your own drinks.

Food and Picnic Supplies will be provided by Don Hasse and Dave Albertin.

Stay overnight and join us for worship at St Paul Lutheran in Sheboygan Falls before you head home. 

RSVP to Don Hasse, pastorhasse@charter.net

Let's Keep the Conversation Going!

Come to Sheboygan Falls  WI for another gathering of 
Concordia Milwaukee's Class of 1959
Saturday, June 26, 2010 - beginning at 11 am
at River Park, 1st and Western in Sheboygan Falls 
(click on map link to your right).
 Food will be provided by Don Hasse and Dave Albertin.  
Bring your own beverages.
Contact Don (pastorhasse@charter.net) with a "yes"/"no"/"maybe"
Worship with us on Sunday morning at St Paul, Sheboygan Falls.
"Let's keep the conversation going!"

Reunion 2010 - Sheboygan Falls WI

There is snow on the ground at River Park in Sheboygan Falls where we plan to gather as the Class of '59 in late June of this year.  But it's not to soon to begin thinking about whether you'll join us for a day/weekend of good food and drink, good conversation, and another chance to reconnect with the Class of  '59.

Last year's gathering proved to be such a memorable event, that some of decided we wanted to keep the conversation going.  Don Hasse & Dave Albertin have invited us to come the "The Falls" of Sheboygan the last weekend of June.  We'll gather at the pavilion, shown above.  Plans are not finalized at this time.  As more concrete plans develop, you will be informed by email.