Donna Riske:  

CLASS OF 1971
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI

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Attention: Class reunion to be held on Aug. 11th 2012 in conjuction with Class of 72 reunion at Bud Pavillion at State Fari Park, 7PM. See their all class reunion info. Please spread the word. If you are in touch with anyone from South I'd be happy if you would share their name and info with me. I hope to some of you there! I am currently living in Milw. county and see a few of the gang from South, Judy Riemer, Sharon Traber, Candy Miller,Vickie Nordeen, Edith Clark, Linda Ruzeski and Lori Mueller.. I have been married since 1972 years to my South Div. sweety Joe Marhal and have 3 children and one grandson. My two oldest, both girls live in other states and are comediannes as well as working day jobs and/or being a mom. My oldest is a cancer survivor having conquered leukemia with the help of her brother's stem cells. My son is still living in the area though we don't see him enough. Joe is still busy with cars and is now a wholesaler, so cars still keep him entertained, though not fixing them up any more. He does have a cute little AMC Gremlin he toots around in in summer. In winter he drives his Pacer. Anyone who knows Joe knows cars are his passion. That hasn't changed. He retired from the Transit System 7 years ago and we are loving retirement. I taught aerobics classes for adults and seniors and worked for Oak Creek, South Milwaukee and Franklin Parks and Rec . I became a certified group fitness instrctuctor in 2007. Should have done it sooner, but better late than never. I also teach classes in Apache Junction AZ in winter. I am retiring from fitness instruction this year. Time for me to do more personal enrichment. I'd like to get back into painting, I haven't really done much artwork since High School. I am taking a watercolor class and hope to add at least one more. It freaks me out to t hink I qualify to go to the senior centers now! I h...Expand for more
ave Assoc. Degree in horticulture production as well. I don't use it professionally though. I worked as a landscape designer and grounds maintenence. I like gardening, reading, beading, and am going to try painting. And wearing hats. Joe and I also like to travel, be it cross country or just short weekend excursions. Now that I'm retired also, perhaps we can do more traveling. I no longer have long hair and what's there is very short and a lot more grey than brown. I need glasses but am still as fun as ever and always happy to find an old friend. I also added a few pounds that I am trying hard to get rid of. Darn! All in all our life is simple but good and God has blessed us. I have 3 wonderful children and a beautiful grandson. My twin brother Bob passed away in 2003, very sad. My parents have died also and the old neighborhood is noting like the one I grew up in. My kids live in opposite parts of the US and my grandson 2000 miles away. I have become hearing impaired, but hearing aides help. I don't enjoy public events as much, but prefer one on one visits (and closed captions!) I still enjoy visiting with friends as much as possible and love email. I love wearing hats and started doing do at church a few years ago. People are always curious to see what I'll be wearing. I have a big yellow one that's fun in summer. I'm always looking for new ones. I have about 30 or more now. My friends at church tease me when I don't wear a hat. I like dressing up a bit. It seems once blue jeans came into vogue dressing up went our the window. I should live in England maybe? I hope people remember me as a nice girl who liked everybody, cause I did and do. I had a great time at South and met a lot of wonderful people. It was a fun time and great school. I haven't changed and hope to get a South Reunion giong again. If anyone would like to help, let me know.
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