Bill and I were scheduled to also attend the reunion - but Hurricane Helene had other plans. We were at the Airport in Raleigh at 4 AM Friday for a 6 AM flight to Charlotte connecting to the flight to Cedar Rapids and a rental car on down to FM. The Charlotte airport had closed just hours before because of power loss and driving rains and wind. It was just too "iffy" to try a flight later, depending WHEN the airport MIGHT open that night. We are so sad to have missed seeing everyone- I'm sure it was a great event at Sharon's home that morning and the dinner at the new Restaurant at the Marina. Pray for the people of Western NC - there are still hundreds not accounted for in the massive flooding around Asheville.
I WILL BE THE GRAND MARSHALL OF THE HOMECOMING PARADE NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10/16 AT 5 PM FROM 4TH & AVENUE G WEST TO 10TH STREET AND NORTH TO CENTRAL PARK WHERE THERE WILL BE A CELEBRATION. I'M EXCITED AND HUMBLED TO BE ASKED BY JEFF LAMB, THE FMJH/FMHS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. I HOPE SOME OF YOU LOCALS CAN ENJOY THE PARADE TOO.
Congratulations Sharon , You have made many contributions to Fort Madison in various ways. First as a successful business woman and also in community service. Have fun being in the FMHS Homecoming Parade and representing the Class of 1961
Yes me too. I enjoyed Richardson elementary. Some wonderful classmates there. All who are gone from class of 61 will be missed. We were blessed, great class
Thanks to the Class of 1961 for always supporting me and my ideas for the class! The Homecoming parade was a lot of fun! I wish you could have all been here! Go BLOODHOUNDS!!!
November Class luncheon: L to R: Georgia Merschman, Ed Merschman, Mary Grelk, Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi, Nan Hays, David Nuebel, Sharon Strunk, Sally Trancoso, Betty Oiler, Linda Meyer,Linda Johnson, Karan Faul, John Kent,Robert Johnson.
December luncheon for the Class of 1961 at Fort Colony: Left around clockwise: Mary Grelk, SharonS hill-Nabulsi, Ed Merschnan, Georgia Merschman, Karan Faul, Linda Meyer, Sharon Strunk, Betty Oiler, Nan Hays, David Neubel, and John Kent.
CLASSMATES: It is with sadness that I write to you that our very own Billy Grupy lost his wife Kathy, a couple of days ago due to a heart attack. Her funeral will be Friday at the Sacred Heart Church At 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, at King Lynk Funeral Home from 3-5 and friends may call after 2 p.m.Thursday. A memorial is established for the Des Moines Couty Humane Society. She and Bill celebrated 61 years of marriage. Kathy attend Aquinas High School and was 79 years old. Kathy and I were in Weight Watchers together and she always had a sweet smile. One year we had a table where everyone brought something they no longer wanted, used or needed. Kathy brought a Stone Mountain clutch purse with a strap to hang over your should and it was like brand new. I snatched that purse up and have loved it for almost 5 years. Please remember Billy and their family in your prayers. You can read her obituary in December 18th Democrat. Kathy will be missed by all who knew her.
Class of FMHS1961 at our monthly luncheon today at Carlita's Place across from Richardson School!
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