Tag: 1958

Gentleman, I was not swamped with replies.

            Dan Woodhead’s three grandchildren are all aiming to make the USA Water Polo 2024 Olympic team for the Paris games. Grandsons Dylan and Quinn both graduated from Stanford and helped Stanford win the Men’s NCAA Water Polo Championship in 2019. They are now playing professional water polo in Europe. Granddaughter Ella contributed the game-clinching goal in Stanford’s NCAA championship win against USC this past May. She will step away from Stanford this fall to train full time in Seal Beach, California, with the USA Women’s Olympic Water Polo Team.

            Tom Mosher and his family, 15 strong, just completed a two-week trip in southern Germany, Switzerland, and France. They were on the Rhine for eight days and report that the weather, the surroundings, and the people could not have been nicer.

Good to hear from Bart Bolton who aims to visit Florida next March.

Kay and Bob Terkhorn decided to explore the U.S. after some bad European airline experiences last year. They visited Napa and Sonoma in the wine country and followed that with a cruise on the Snake and Columbia Rivers following the Lewis and Clark route. He and Kay are doing well and do not intend to slow down soon.

Joanna and Bill Fryer keep busy with family activities, including great-grandchildren. Bill is retired but works part time as a Lutheran pastor.

Art Geltzer did attend our reunion in person along with one other classmate. He is traveling less, but still enjoys retirement. He winters in Providence, volunteering for the medical school where he spent his career; and summers in an old whaler captain’s house that he inherited from his grandmother.

A few months back Rick Pank suffered a stroke. I have followed his recovery via phone calls to his wife, Brenda. He is much better and anticipating a full recovery. He would enjoy hearing from classmates. Phone: (203) 853–0375; email: wfpank@aol.com.

Recently I had a long phone call with Dick Goldman. He is in good health and continues both tennis and golf. And he dabbles in the legal profession. Dick was a good friend of Don Hill who passed away early in the year. Dick contacted Don’s daughter, Martha Hill-Enright, who asked me to include the following in our class notes:

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Don Hill, Class of ’58. Don grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. He went to Wesleyan with his good friend, John Hobbs. In high school he met his wife, Ann. They were happily married for more than 60 years. He played on the tennis team at Wesleyan for three years. Don had a distinguished career in public service and in education in public high schools and Stanford University. He had three children and three grandchildren. There was a lovely memorial service celebrating Don’s life in Cloverdale, California, on June 18.”

Heard from Burr Edwards who is keeping a low profile in Lectoure (southwest France) due to the heat. Burr is the son of Wilbur N. Edwards ’16 and the grandson of Nelson Edwards 1879. Suffice it to say he has some concerns about the new “no bump” policy for legacies.

            Tony Codding wrote that he thoroughly enjoyed our Zoom reunion with our classmates, “who seem to be holding their own at this stage in life. I reconnected recently with my Eclectic fraternity brother and former roommate, Bob Smith ’57, who is the Class of ’57 scribe.”

Kay and I keep busy; visited my sister in Alabama in May, saw my grandson graduate from University of Toronto in June, and spent six days on Long Island in July.

Keep moving!

Cliff

The responses were few, maybe good news. Bob Blubaugh had no news, at our age very welcome. Dan Woodhead had nothing to report, just awaiting the start of the MLB season.

Bob Furber expects to be on campus this May. He is planning on our reunion and a retirement party for Bill Herbst, the John Monroe Van Vleck Professor of Astronomy. He hopes Kate Lynch will alert him of the earliest opportunity to get a dorm room. After the reunion he plans to visit his father’s relatives in Maine.

Burr Edwards hopes to spend some time in NYC this summer as a teaching assistant for a financial-training institution (for which ageism does not seem to work).

Bart Bolton will be in Sarasota in April.

Neil Henry is still in Richmond. His pacemaker is working well and he made it to 85. He hopes to spend three weeks in Ocracoke this September. His daughter Betsy has a college-bound son and maybe Wesleyan.

It has been about a year since Bill Barnes lost his wife and he is adjusting to the changes. He stays active with the Rotary Club and his music. He has been a member of the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra for 35 years, playing the viola. His biggest thrill was playing at Carnegie Hall a few years ago. “Breathtaking to realize I was on the same stage as the world’s greatest musicians.”

Recently Kay and I drove to the East Coast and had lunch with Dick Goldman and a lady friend. We dined at the Sawgrass complex. Dick is wintering at Key Biscayne. Dick says that he is in contact with John Watson regularly.

Rick Pank is recovering from a stroke. I spoke to Brenda recently and Rick enjoys cards from well-wishers. Send to 33 Burchard Lane, Rowayton, CT 06853.

Tony Codding was expecting a half foot of wet snow in March. He did spend a week in Florida earlier in the winter. And he is finishing his fifth and last term as condo association president.

Regards,

Cliff

Dan Woodhead was the first to report. He noted that the football team had a record of six wins, three losses. Overall, a good season.

Dick Goldman attended a reception on Homecoming weekend and then went to the Williams football game. After the game, dinner with friends, including Alan Brooks ’59. Dick is still working as the vice president of the Wesleyan Lawyers Association. He had a nice call with Bob Hayes, a recent widower, and looks forward to getting together. Dick winters in Key Biscayne from December 15 until March 31.

A sad note from Bob Furber, who told me of the passing of Ron Nowek on November 21. 2022. He and Ron were very close. Bob followed Ron to California in 1962. He considered Ron a perfect friend.

Tony Codding spent most of last summer at Long Lake, Maine, with his partner. It gave him an opportunity for lunch with Bill Clark, MD, in Bangor, Maine. They had not seen each other since our 50th Reunion.

Our youngest member, Neil Henry, just celebrated his 85th birthday. Doing well with his pacemaker. Went out to dinner with Liz and imbibed two glasses of wine. He is avidly watching the World Cup soccer matches.

Bob Terkhorn and family went on a Danube River boat cruise in September. They boarded the AmaMagna in Budapest and cruised for seven days visiting Vienna, Linz, and Prague. Great trip!

Dick Seabury is well. He is considering buying another 1929 Model A Ford at auction. He is still a county park commissioner and member of several historic societies.

Joan and Bob Wuerthner had mild cases of COVID and have recovered. Bob continues to play tennis and his doubles partner is his 24-year-old grandson. The young man covers the court, setting up put aways for Bob. Good team.

A note from Ezra Amsterdam explains his work status. He retired and came back part time, which is really full time. His latest book, Self-Assessment Preventive Cardiology is ready to submit to the Manual of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, 2021.

Tom Mosher and wife Heidi are doing well and expect to visit Germany next year. Sadly, Tom tells of the loss of his brother, John, class of 1955.

Kay and I are doing well. Kay gave up driving, due to her macular. I play bridge every Thursday with Ted Wieseman. I play Mondays with Barbara Levine, Art Levine’s wife. I have an occasional phone call with Rick Pank, who has lived in the same house in Rowayton, Connecticut, for 54 years.

Hope to have the 65th by Zoom.

Regards,

Cliff

Excellent response, 15 emails and a couple of phone calls. Bob Wuerthner, with the aid of his physical therapist, plays doubles tennis twice a week. Biggest concern is the plight of the Red Sox.

Rosemary and Bill Krenz recently celebrated their 65th anniversary. And they made a donation for Ukrainian refugees. Well done!

Bill Barnes is adjusting to life without wife, Pat. For 35 years he has played viola in the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra. And he enjoys phone conversations with Bill Krenz, his old roommate.

And my old roommate Dan Woodhead sent a lengthy note describing his reclusive life. Perry Mason mysteries, the New York Times archives, and crossword puzzles are his main activities. He is immensely proud of his grandchildren, Stanford students and water polo players. He is still near the Safeway in north San Francisco.

Bob Furber talks of sorting through the clutter in his house, trying to find significant work he did during his 40 years as a mission analyst. One item he found was a memorandum he wrote during an all-night effort to derive the ”probability of hit.” He was successful and had developed a turbo basic code that saved his job, and the code is used presently to target the Hellfire Missile, which was used recently to assassinate Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. Some health issues, but he enjoys waking up each morning.

Dick Seabury is well and needs 10 more years of life to finish his “to do” list.  He has done restorations on two old Dodge cars. Extra funds will go toward tuition for nine grandchildren. And he gives money and labor for Congressional candidates.

Bill Fryer is alive and well. He is involved with three other pastors merging four Lutheran congregations in Reading, Pennsylvania. He and Joanna spend much time with family.

Tom Mosher reports all is well. Had COVID in January, now fully recovered.

Burr and Pirkko Edwards are in southern France and are concerned about forest fires. Burr worries about the grapes as well. He and Pirkko have had four COVID shots.

Ezra Amsterdam is now working only 43 % of the time, still writing—two books are being readied. Still tennis and the Yankees. Is there anyone working more than he?

Janice and Tom Burns are now on their summer excursion, MidCoast Maine. Tom is still in northern Virginia, and he would like to hear from classmates at tomb221x@gmail.com.

Tony Codding curtailed travel due to COVID except for two weeks in Aruba. His main activity is to serve as secretary of his condo board.

Neil Henry had a sudden blackout on Monday, and by Tuesday had a pacemaker installed. Neil, my wife has one, it really helps!

Provincetown is the weekend getaway for Art Geltzer. He enjoys retirement and walks on the beach.

Bob and Kay Terkhorn took their first post-COVID trip. They cruised from Venice to Rome. All went well except for a mess at Heathrow Airport.

Bart Bolton writes from Massachusetts. He misses luncheons in Punta Gorda and is struggling with Parkinson’s. But he and his wife are great-grandparents. Well done!

I have had phone conversations with Art Levine, Rick Pank, and Ted Wieseman. All are OK, struggling with mobility. Kay and I are relatively well off, still worried about COVID, and contemplating a trip to Toronto. Will we contract COVID if we go?  Let you know if we did go next issue.

Keep the info flowing,

Cliff

Class of ’58, I received 10 emails and two phone calls in response to my pleas.

Bart Bolton and wife have become great-grandparents.  He is now on Longboat Key in Florida where he expects to get together with Ed Kershner.

Pirkko and Burr Edwards just celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary.  He realized he should provide his bride with a timepiece.  He wonders if a plastic egg timer will do.

Dave Hild mentions a bad hip, dropped foot, and spinal stenosis, but says he is in great shape otherwise. He and Alyce enjoy gardening, seeing grandchildren, and trips to NYC and Nantucket.

Tony Codding was beginning to spread his wings (restaurants and concerts), then omicron appeared.  He plans a reunion lunch with Bill Clark this summer in Maine.

Betsy and Dick Tompkins are active and well in Vero Beach, Florida. He is on the board of governors of his club.

Despite the pandemic, Tom Mosher and family had a fun week in Maui and another week in Nashville.  He did survive a mild encounter with COVID.

Reporting from Kennebunk, Maine, is Bob Wuerthner.  He and Joan are fine. His big activity was a Friday trip to Portland to play tennis.  He had to end his email to stoke the woodstove.

I am in frequent contact with Dick Goldman.  Since the passing of his wife Patty in  January 2021, he remains very busy.  He is active in the Boston Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  He is wintering in Key Biscayne, Florida, where he plays golf and tennis. His tennis partner is 54 years old!  And he is proud of the accomplishments of the Wesleyan Lawyers Association, which has started 14 networking groups in different cities.

Janice and Tom Burns have been living in the same house in northern Virginia since 1975.  He and Janice gave up overseas trips the last two years.  They did visit the Maine Coast.  Tom exchanges emails with Don Fuhrmann.

Hard to believe: Ezra Amsterdam retired as distinguished professor of medicine on July 1, 2021. No rocking chair for this guy! He will continue writing, teaching at various levels at the med school, and participate in various scholarly activities with major cardiology organizations. He still roots for the Yankees.

Kay and I have kept a low profile during the pandemic: I still play golf, but ride alone; my bridge is totally online; and I do eat out a couple of times per week.

Keep the news flowing. Stay safe.