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I've received word that LeRoy Nesmoe has passed. He lived in the same neighborhood as my mom. LeRoy was in failing health these past few years and was recently taken to a care facility in St. James, where he passed at 1:00 am on Sunday, April 13. I'm told that there will be no services. 

LeRoy lived a quiet life on Stade Lane in Fairmont. I don't think he was ever married or had any children. He was usually seen walking his dog, Oscar, around the neighborhood in the mornings. LeRoy loved to chat with his neighbors. When I helped my mom with a rummage sale about 10 years ago, LeRoy stopped by and spent a couple of hours with us. I enjoyed our talk. Oscar is now in the care of LeRoy's brother, I believe, and I'm told he fits in well with his family. Oscar is old too and it's nice to know that he's in the hands of people who are familiar to him and care about him.

I'm trying to get more details to pass along to all of you. If anyone is in contact with LeRoy's brother and is able to get any information to share with us, please let me know.

Rest in peace, LeRoy. 

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Our sympathies to Bruce Meyer in the passing of his mother, Ardyce. May your happy memories help you through this difficult time.

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YEARBOOK:

Last call for the survey! We want YOU to be included in the 50th Class Reunion Yearbook! Please take 10 mins and share your thoughts. It is really easy to do and important to your classmates.

• There are a few questions to answer. Have a photo ready to upload if you choose to submit one. You won't be able to edit or see your responses after submitting the questionnaire.
• The yearbook will be provided to everyone attending the reunion.
• If you are unable to attend, you can still receive a yearbook for the cost of postage. More details on this will be sent later.

Here is the link: https://s.surveylegend.com/-OI7IJkavKk_DGmOrA_9


OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF GARY COCHRAN:

Gary's mother has passed. Here is her obituary.


OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF KIM (JAQUA) EHLERT:

Kim's brother, Kyle, has also passed. Here is his obituary. We are so sorry for your loss, Kim. 


SYMPATHIES TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JOEL KOTEWA in the passing of his brother, Wayne.

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REUNION DATES

• July 25-27, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

LODGING (IF NEEDED)

• Best Western (formerly the Holiday Inn). 
• Phone: 507-238-4771
• Mention you are with the Class of 1975 to receive a discount.
• Block of rooms will be held until July 1.
• Class of 1980 is having their reunion the same weekend, so call now to make your reservations.
• Feel free to check out other lodging in the area as preferred.

BANQUET (HELD SATURDAY, JULY 26)

• The banquet is the only reunion event that has a definite time and place. Anyone who plans to eat needs to register with Linda Thate Eisenmenger so we can provide the caterer with a plate count.
• Donations will cover banquet expenses for all attendees. If you can make a donation towards banquet expenses:
  • The donation must be made by check, payable to "Class of '75".
  • Mark the number of people attending the banquet on the memo line of the check.
  • Mail the check to Linda Thate Eisenmenger, 121 W Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031.
  • Suggested donation is $50 (for 50 years), but there is no maximum or minimum amount. Please feel free to donate more or less.
• If you cannot make a donation towards banquet expenses:
  • Please come anyway. We want everyone to attend regardless of their ability to donate.
  • Register the number of people attending by emailing Linda or sending a note to the address above.
• All donations and financial support are kept confidential. Only Linda will know specifics regarding the donations and needs of attendees.
• The banquet will be held at the Best Western.
  • 5:00 -- Cash bar, appetizers, and beverages begin
  • 6:00 -- Dinner
  • 7:00 -- Program
  • 7:30 -- Class photo

YEARBOOK

• Approximately 50% response so far. PLEASE submit the short survey if you have not had a chance yet.
• New deadline to submit the survey -- April 5, 2025.
• Here is the link to the survey.
• There are a few questions to answer. Have a photo ready to upload if you choose to submit one. You won't be able to edit or see your responses after submitting the questionnaire.
• The yearbook will be provided to everyone attending the reunion.
• If you are unable to attend, you can still receive a yearbook for the cost of postage. More details on this will be sent later.

PLANNING STILL IN THE WORKS

The t-shirt idea was met with a favorable response. T-shirt orders will be taken in May. More info on this will come early May.

We have been able to find some of our teachers, including elementary. If there is a specific teacher you would like us to invite, please let Melanie know. Extra points if you have their contact information!

Other events and activities during the reunion weekend will be on your own. The planning committee is coming up with ideas such as golfing, boat rides, historical museum tour, breakfasts, lunches, a Friday night informal gathering, and more. As ideas are firmed up, they will be sent out to everyone. A list of local eating establishments will be provided later as well.

With two class reunions the same weekend, Fairmont's going to be hopping! We're very much looking forward to seeing everybody!

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We are excited to share the 50th anniversary Class of 1975 yearbook survey with everyone!

This will be a wonderful keepsake which is free for everyone (thanks to some generous donations)! The yearbook will be given out at the reunion. If you're unable to attend, we will be able to get your yearbook to you for a small fee -- just postage. We hope to see everyone at the reunion, though!

The survey is very easy to complete and really simple to do on your cell phone. To help you think about your answers prior to filling it out, here are some of the questions:

• Please share any education, certification, achievements, work, or volunteer work since high school (highlights are all that's needed as space is limited).
• What is a favorite high school memory? Was it a class, teacher, extracurricular activity, friends, split shift, or ???
• What life lesson/s did you learn in high school that you still use today?
• Do you have a favorite hobby, skill, or travel experience you'd like to share?
• What is on your bucket list? Other thoughts?

Please share contact information with classmates, such as your cell phone or email, if you wish.

Also, please provide a current picture. This is extremely easy to pull up from your cell phone -- just a click or two. The survey steps you through the process. Please know which picture you plan to use before starting the survey.

Due to some limitations of the survey program, once you start the survey, you need to complete it. If you log out, you will lose answers that you've put in. Also, just a heads up, it's not possible to go back and look at all of what you've typed. 

The yearbook will be in black and white, just like our original one.

The committee has done test runs of the survey. After we thought about the questions and had a picture in mind, it took about ten minutes for us to complete -- easy and fun!

We would like to get the surveys back by March 20th. Here is the link to the survey.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Nora at nora5775@icloud.com.

 

Your 50th Yearbook Committee,

Kate Garry Boyle
Gloria March
Pam Hanson Moksnes
Paul Odens
Nora Whiteman
and graphic help from Barb Woodward Scheppele