James (Jim) Dreher:
CLASS OF 1973
William Allen High SchoolClass of 1973
Allentown, PA
Ft. Atkinson High SchoolClass of 1975
Ft. atkinson, WI
Central Catholic High SchoolClass of 1974
Allentown, PA
Dieruff High SchoolClass of 1973
Allentown, PA
South Mountain Junior High SchoolClass of 1970
Allentown, PA
James (Jim)'s Story
Been around to a lot of places and still kicking. Might even get back to A town sometime in the next year or so. Working on getting the RV ready. It's been one heck of a Ride so far. Have 2 kid's Not kids anymore (44/46) and 3 Grand Kids. One in the USAF ( Like Mom, Dad and G Paw, One in Collage and one finishing HS and starting Collage. (Dang I'm OLD). This is what we've been up to:
71 - 74 ( Grad WAHS & Schnecksville Vo-Tech 1973)
Albrights small engine mechanic. ( vv VoTech)
Kessler Esso lube/tires. (vv VoTech)
Hess’s auto, Tires/ lube/ minor repairs
Union Garage mechanic.
74 Married to Debbie Palladino Aug 17, met at Skate away in 71
74 – 75 USAF Basic (LAFB) & Helicopter Mechanics Training (SAFB)
75 - 78 Det 6, 37 ARRS ( McConnell AFB ) H-1 Tech - Crew Chief / Flight Mechanic Rescue Hoist Operator
78 - 79 Det 10, 37 ARRS ( FE Warren AFB ) H-1 Tech / Shift lead
8/79 - 82 Pa ANG 111 TFW ( Willow Grove NAS ) Maint. Control ( Lived in A Town) Drove Truck delivering lumber and trusses in PA, NJ. Freight to NJ,NY,PA,V,WV, FL. and Ocean Ports on the East Coast.
83 to 87 1550 ATTW/CCTW ( Kirtland AFB ) H-1 ...Expand for more
Crew Chief, HQ - QA/FCF
88 - 88 Truck driver ( Albuquerque, NM ) 48 States + Canada
88-92? AC Delco battery truck ( Albuquerque, NM ) NM & El Paso TX
92-98? OTR truck (Roadrunner Trucking – ABQ, NM /Shaffer /Warrner) 48 States.
98 – 2018 > Heavy truck (M)echanic/ (F)oreman/ (S)ervice (M)anager ( U- Haul Albuquerque (M), Sunland International (M), Idealease (SM) Albuquerque / Kenworth (M,F,SM), Las Vegas / GreyHound (M), Las Vegas / Las Vegas Bus Sales (M) / Peterbuilt (M), Las Vegas/ McCandless IH (M,F), Las Vegas
Retired 2018)
_7/2021 Wife (Debbie) Passed._ Together 50 years, Married 47 years.
Now to see what's Next. Just hanging tough for now :( with our Fur baby.
Just wishing everyone Good Times :) and Best Wish's. If anyone ever gets out to Vegas sometime. Drop me a line if you would like to get together some where. Being retired allows me to normally have an open schedule. It would be Great if everyone had a Pic of them now. Just a thought;)
11/27/21 Met a nice Lady and we get along pretty good. Life is an Adventure worth living to the Fullest. Just hang on tight for the Ride to see where it takes you.
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