William Kostock:
CLASS OF 1966
West Leyden High SchoolClass of 1966
Northlake, IL
St. Gertrude SchoolClass of 1962
Franklin park, IL
William's Story
After graduating from West Leyden "66. I attended Triton College for a couple of semesters and then went to Ill State University to be close to my best friend during high school and college. That of course is Arlene (Witz "66). We got married in 1970 and we are still enjoying our life together. Our "THEN" picture is the two of us at the Denver Airport when she spent a few days with me while I was in USAF Training School At Lowery AF Base. Wives were not allowed to stay with us while in school. We have been to quite a few places in the country as the Air Force moved us around. Our last tour of duty was a couple of years in Hawaii. Got out of the USAF and we moved to Santa Barbara CA when I enrolled into a photo school. We have been living in or near Santa Barbara CA since then. We did move to our current location in 2008. We have a 34 year old son who now lives in Oregon. The "NOW" picture is Arlene and I on the Atlantic Coast near Portland Maine, where we spent a short vacation just last year. I am a retired photographer / Corporate Computer Trainer ( two careers) and Arlene still works as a CFO /Vice President for a Property Management Corp. Been trying to get her to retire but she loves to work. It has been an ...Expand for more
exciting and great 47 years together and we expect to still have a few more. God Willing ! Wrote this because a couple of other "66 grads requested I fill in some details about our lives. ????? .
2024
Hi again. We are back on board with Classmates. Took a bit of time away because was wondering if it was worth the money. Not much is new. We both got through Covid. We have been doing some traveling. Went back for a reunion with a bunch of old classmates and dorm buddies at Ill State University last year. Did a great trip to Washington DC last summer. First time I have ever been to the Capitol. Planning a trip to Italy this summer. Should be interesting.
Just trying to enjoy life and every day. Hope all "66" grads are doing fine. Did see a lot of the "visits" that filled up my account while I was not active. Hello to all of you guys.
New now photo was taken at Ventura Harbor CA. Went there to have lunch and meet family members visiting from Chicago. Had a good time.
Unfortunately a week later Arlene had a stroke. Rushed to the hospital to get medical care. Luckily she survived and is doing well right now. Progressing really well now in rehab and getting back to normal. Quite a scare! All is well now.
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