Robert Wigen:  

CLASS OF 1965
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Tacoma, WA
Princeton, MN
Minneapolis, MN

Robert's Story

Life After high school I headed off to college for three years before getting drafted, ended up in the Army flying Helicopters. Spent almost two years in Vietnam, then four years teaching pilots from Jordon, Turkey and Vietnam how to fly before getting out. Went back to school but couldn't get in to the swing, so off to see the world. Been flying ever sence, world wide, Europe, Asia, North America and everywhere in between. Presently call Anchorage, Alaska home. Was married to a wonderful Woman, Judy for 25 years, two kids and 15 moves later she put her foot down. Although we are divorced we still keep in touch with three grand kids to share. Presently I am the lead pilot for Era Helicopters LLC. Alaska, Work fires in the summer, so end up down south about half of the year. Started dating again and meet my soul mate on the internet. we were dating for two years when she can down with cancer. We got married a week late as my Health insurance was a lot better then her's. We've bought an older home in Anchorage and are remodeling it at present to help keep her mi...Expand for more
nd of her problems. All looks good so far. Time now 2008, working full bore as I'm short pilots. Have hired a contractor to finish the house and planning on a lake front property for this summer. Carol my wife is now five years cancer free. between the two of use we know have 9 grandkids living inthe area. Have made several long lost contacts on classmate and enjoying the company of friends who were lost and now found. Anyone headed north on vacation drop me a line and we'll try and get together. 2014 now retired after 36 years in the aviation field. Still living in Alaska and working on getting a day off now that I have retired. House was finished and sold, now have three condos and the lake cabin if you call 1200 sq. ft. a cabin. Plan on travelling down south this fall and see parts of the country I spent a live time flying over and dropping water on as a Fire pilot. if you read this drop me a line and will try and connect if I'm in your area. Best wish to all that have made it this far in life and a prayer for those that have gone before use. Always Just Me
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One day of chopping wood.
Another weather day in Alaska taken with my phone. Thinking of all the veterans that have gone before and those of us that still enjoy our freedom and life. Enjoy Memorial Day and thank a veteran for your freedom.
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Mt. Denali and  Foraker at the end of a beautiful winter day
Brenda I trade down since you haven't been back. Our youngest granddaughter.
Beautiful fall day at Big Lake Alaska.  Good day to remember old friends. Rest In Peace, Steve.
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Robert Wigen's album, Timeline Photos
Sunrise on Christmas Day. NATALIE (daughter) and family were out yesterday Robby (son) will arrive tomorrow. Wishing all my friends a wonderful Christmas And a Happy New Years

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