Charles “Chuck” Ward Fisher, age 71,
of Wittman, AZ, passed away on
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 peacefully
at his home.
A
graveside service will be held at
the Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery at a
later date.
Chuck was born on January 10, 1950
in Carroll, IA, and he was the son
of Ward Dean and Betty Jean (Miner)
Fisher. He grew up in Glidden and
graduated from Glidden – Ralston
High School. Chuck farmed near the
Carroll Airport and other locations
for many years until moving to
Arizona in the late 90’s. He loved
the life he lived. He enjoyed
playing cribbage, watching westerns,
visits from his family, riding his
four wheeler in the desert, and
socializing with his friends and
neighbors.
Chuck is survived by his children
and their families: Chad Fisher of
Urbandale, Christopher Fisher
(Angela) of Urbandale, and Nicholas
Fisher of Johnston; six
grandchildren; his seven siblings:
Barbara McConnell (Raymond) of
Indiana, Judy Palmer (Phil) of North
Carolina, Sharon Baxter of Iowa,
Patricia Fisher of Ohio, Deborah
Keuck of Arizona, William "Mike"
Fisher of Arizona, and Marijane
"Missy" Handlos (Danny) of Carroll;
many nieces and nephews; and other
extended family members and many
good friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his
parents Ward and Betty Jean Fisher;
his brothers John and David Fisher;
and a niece Sherry Lynn Justice.
Tony
Bowman, Husband Of Mary Lou Epperly,
Passes Away!!
We lost an "honorary"
member of our Class of 68 on May 22.
Tony, a graduate of Coon Rapids,
passed at Galva, Illinois. Pictured
is Tony and Mary Lou and Tony's
obituary. Visitation and Service is
Thursday, May 30th, in Coon Rapids.
Rest In Peace. Tony was a good
friend to a lot of our classmates.
Prayers and sympathies to the entire
Bowman family. Click Photos To
Enlarge.
Isaac (Ike) Jenkins Passes
Away.......
Pretty sad news. Most of us have
some fond memories of Mr. J.....He
grew up in Omaha, son of a preacher,
attended Dana College where he was
not only outstanding in music.
(Jazz) (Flute) but was also a
college wrestling star. Here are a
couple of great articles: 1)
https://www.independent.com/news/2018/dec/03/ike-jenkins-rip/
Special Thanks to Warren R. and his
sister Barbara for finding two of
these. There are other tributes on
Facebook.
A Fritz Rudi
Sighting!!
Yes!! Warren and Mary headed up to
Vermont on their search for Fritz
and his wife, Barbara. Well, after
the dirt roads, crossing streams and
hiking the Green Mountains.....they
found them. Relaxing at their 200
year old home/farm. A great time was
reported. Photos by WR. Click photos
to enlarge. Always wishing all of
our classmates the very, very best!!
As President of
the PCI (Peggy Clark Irlmeier) Fan
Club, you all know how seriously
that I take my job. Last year, the
Peggy Diary was a big success in
helping with our Membership Drive.
This year, I have created a
television series. Starring Peggy or
course, but also with an interesting
Cast Of Characters. (emphasis on
Characters)...It will be an
exciting, crime drama with unique
stories every week. All of them
showing off just some of PCI's skill
and talents.......Enjoy, and sorry
that more members could not be
featured, but there was a time
limit, that I probably exceeded.
Click the triangle inside the box
above to PLAY.....Make
Sure That You MOVE Your Cursor
Outside Of The Playing Video.....Otherwise
the menu bar appears at the bottom
and blocks some content. At least on
my set up it is that way. Everyone has different computers and
connections. Let me know if this
video does not run for you. (JT, you
will probably need help from your
kids or wife) There is NO SOUND.
I
Know, That It Is Scary, But You May See
People Like This At The All School Reunion.
(Jim seated,
Warren standing up? Tip toes?)
If You Did Not Know: * Mary Douglas
Walkup passed away at age 80. (May 14) A
nice lady, she always came up to me at
funerals, etc. and told me how Rick was
doing. Married to Howard Douglas and Ed
Walkup.
CLICK HERE
for her obituary.
*Harley McNaught passed away a few weeks
ago. (May 5) He was the brother of our
classmate, Mike. Gosh, Pat was only 61.
CLICK HERE
for his obituary.
GRRRRRRREAT
Time At Lila's Birthday Party!!! The Pampered
Princess had fun and that is what really
counts. We had a good turnout to celebrate
Lila's 18th birthday. Let's see, I think the
number was 15. Lila, Jim, Warren, John and
Sue, Lora, Karen and Carl, Lyle and Judy,
Criss, Jeff, Peggy, Mr. Entertainment of
course......Dang, did I leave someone
out?....Maybe it was 14.....Anyway, Lila got
lots of cake and tons of chocolate bars...We
all had some yummy food and fun filled
stories or was it fun filled food and yummy
stories?....Anyway......A great time was had
by all...So neat to see and visit with Jeff
Johnston, who is now working out of
Jefferson.....Our next get together will
probably be the All School Reunion on August
7th. Hope to see as many as possible.
Details were sent to you by Peggy a while
back and a link is near the top of this
page. A few pictures taken after some had
left....Sorry. Click to enlarge.
Happy Birthday, Warren
I think the words are pretty much right on.
1968 GLIDDEN PROM
Lila is dancing in her GOLD outfit.
Now, THIS is the Lila that we all
remember!!!
There may be an advertisement at the
beginning.
OFFICIAL SONG OF OUR
LUNCH WITH LILA BIRTHDAY BASH!!
(This is NOT a slide show.
Just click and make sure computer speakers
are turned up)
Be Patient, This May Take A Little Bit Of
Time To Load,
Depends On YOUR Connection. You can make it
full
screen by clicking on box on the bottom
right.
Celebrating Lila's 18th Birthday!!!
A Celebrity Endorsement!!!!!!
In The Last Few Weeks, I
Have Received The Following from Mike
McNaught's Daughter...
The First Email: To Whom It May Concern,
I stumbled on this website recently. It came
up in the Google search for the McNaught
home in Glidden that was owned by my aunt.
Michael McNaught was my father. Jeaner is
my grandmother. It was really nice to read
my dad's class mate's memories. I had lost
my pictures of the house that Butch now
owns. He has given me a tour of the house
twice on my last 2 visits. Thank you,
Courtney McNaught-Tighe Valley Stream,
NY
The Second Email:
Thank you for getting back to
me. It's really nice to hear of your
memories. After my father finished high
school, he went to college where he met his
New York roommate. I don't remember his
name. He went home with him for a holiday
and that is how he met my mom. They married
in 1970 and had 3 children. Jennifer in
1972, Christopher in 1974 and myself in
1979. My parents separated in 1982 and their
divorce was finalized in 1985. My older
sister and brother would still visit Jeaner
and Garner in the 80's, but I didn't because
I was too afraid to fly without my mom. He
remarried to Lori sometime in the 80's. She
wasn't too fond of his children so we became
estranged from him and his family for a very
long time. I didn't speak to my father again
until 2002. I saw him for the first time
since 1982 in 2003. It was crushing to get
him back in our lives only to lose him so
soon in 2009. He missed out on quite a bit
since he passed. Jennifer got married and
has a now 3 year old son, Nicholas. I got
married 10/18/14 and Christopher walked me
down the aisle in his place. I had a small
picture frame with his photo tied with white
ribbon to my bouquet. Please share my
comments with your other classmates. If you
need any photos of way back when in Glidden,
I have an entire photo album to share. Thank
you,
Courtney McNaught-Tighe
So nice of Courtney to get in touch with us.
I emailed her how much we all liked Mike and
how much we respected him. (same for Jeaner
and Garner) A really great guy. I am hoping
we can get some old pictures from her. If
you wish to email Courtney, email me and I
will forward it to her. I will keep you
posted.......dbtryon
Warren Welcomes Their New Grandson. Carter
Warren Bell....Geeze, with a middle name
like that, the kid could really go places.
The Wildcat Dancers!!
Be Patient, It May Take A Little Time To
Load.
OOOPS......Cats
Lose 49-7 To Eventual State Runner Up Elk
Horn Kimballton Exira......
Wildcatters:
Just a quick note to remind you of the
Homecoming Post Reunion Get Together……This
Friday Night…..Meet before the game, in
Glidden, at the scoreboard area. Game starts
at 7:00 pm…..Both teams are
undefeated…..After the game, meet at The
Trough, the new eating place on the
highway….Should be about 9:00 pm…..If you
cannot make one, make the other….The Tracys,
Riedesels and Irlmeiers have confirmed as
well as me….I am sure we will pick up some
Carroll County people….but we get what we
get….Spouses, guests and grand kids are
welcome or come by yourself…..Try to make it
if you can….Friday Night is DATE NIGHT…..Let
me know if you are interested and we will
reserve tables.......DBTryon
The
pictures of our 45th Class Reunion are
FINALLY ready for public consumption. BUT, I
warn you. Some are not very clear. MY FAULT,
my camera setting was a little off or I was
drinking a little too much Pepsi, Anyway I
tried to fix them the best that I could. We
have been scrambling to salvage what we can.
Tracy, Riedesel and C. Bentley also
contributed some of the better photos. IF
you have any pictures to share, just email
the best ones to me. I think that we have
photos of all of the classmates, but some
more than others. Spouses and guests were
more at random. Pictured is the
Bushmanmobile. All the way from Central
Missouri. Quite a gang. Dick has not changed
a bit.......
I think we all would agree
that we had a super, super time. We had
34-35 attend. About half of our class were
there. It was so great seeing so many,
especially those that I have not seen for
decades. We had a GREAT meal. A prayer by
Reverend Jim (remember Taxi?), a short
program MC'd by Warren and 4 messages from
those who could not attend were read and
played. We had lots of fun with the 3
teachers and all of the guests. Speeches
were given by Rick Douglas, Paul Stougard
(with sound effects) and Coach Bill Foval.
It was great to see so many and to hear the
stories.
My favorite part was the
little golf outing that we had. Gosh, we
laughed and laughed. Some of us were pretty
poor. After golfing, I sat and had a cool
drink with Rick, Pat Clausen, John Hall and
Tracy. That was my favorite moment of the
entire weekend. The stories were really
flowing, but we had to cut it short to head
to the main get together. Gosh, I had not
talked with John, Rick or Pat for ages.
Everyone was in such great spirits.
So
CLICK HERE to view a slide show, listen to
messages of four others who were with us
remotely and dissect the individual pictures
that we have.....Enjoy
Lora, Lila, Paul, Warren
and Jim are ALL attending the Class Of 68
Reunion. They have ALL promised to dress up
and do a re-enactment of our 9th grade Prom
Servers Dance. Choreographed by Rick
Douglas. Here is a sneak preview.....CLICK
HERE TO ENJOY.
Fellow Classmates: It has been 45
years since we left the halls of GHS. We're
all not kids anymore, but some of us still
may think we are. I would encourage as many
of my classmates to attend this year, even
if you NEVER have before. Why? Because I'd
like to see you. Being a class is similar
to being a family. We never forget each
other, and we always wonder what each other
is doing; at least I do. To be frank, some
of us may not be around in five years or ten
years. I hope you'll reconsider if you're
not planning on attending. If you are,
let's get our money turned in and commit to
a great "family" reunion. I look forward
to seeing you all. Thanks for listening.
Sincerely, Jim Tracy
The Fairchild Collection Click The Triangle To Enjoy The Slide
Show.
(It may take a little time to
load, be patient)
Miss Fairchild recently sent us 32
unbelievable pictures from 1957 and a very
nice letter to the class of 68. We were
her first class. Well, actually half of us
were. Do you remember Kristie Dryden? Kenny
Cornelius? John White? or Barbara Brookbank?
How about Miss Shirbourn? or Dolsey
Lawrence? (third grade) OK, how about our
homecoming float? Enjoy the show, try to
name as many kids as you can. This is tough, but
AFTER you watch the video, Go To The
2nd Grade Button On Our Menu To The Left to
have everyone identified and look at each
picture individually. What a gold
mine of classic photos!! It is OBVIOUS that
this was some type of HONORS class. They all
look like bluebirds to me and I imagine most
of the crows and ravens were in the other
2nd grade section. Man, was I a snappy
dresser? ...even in those days......Oh, and
I am the guy with the quick draw. (I know,
Class Idiot)
Wildcatters
On The Road.......
Had a great time with Jimmy Tracy a couple
of weeks ago. I picked him and his son up at
their country estate near Holstein, Iowa and
we drove to Sioux Falls, SD. My nephew,
Todd, Jerry's son, owns the Sioux Falls
Storm Indoor Football team. Needless to say,
we had great tickets and a great time. The
Storm were playing a playoff game and they
won. Afterward, I stayed with the Tracys,
met his wife and daughter and enjoyed the
wonderful fellowship and hospitality of the
Tracys. Great to reconnect with fellow
classmates. That is TWICE in 40 years Jim
and I have gotten together. We both are
looking forward to the class reunion.
Pictured is Jim and his son Adrian.
Click The Triangle To Enjoy.
Sorry, I do not have everyone's picture.
WELCOME.......
To the Class of 1968's official web site. In
an attempt to improve communication and to
generate interest in the GHS Class Of 1968,
this website has been established. Consider
this your site for news, memories and
special announcements from our fellow
classmates. Look around, enjoy and feel free
to contribute. Let's show the world (and
other GHS classes) how great the Class
of 68 was and is. Help us to Restore The
Roar. Contribute something today.
Glidden
Kindergarten Class Of 1955!!
Talk about a zillion years ago. What a bunch
of munchkins!! So many kids started with us,
then moved away. Some of the names are
familiar. Thanks to Rick Douglas for
contributing to our website. How about you?
News, Stories, Comments, Photos, Artifacts,
just about anything to share with your
classmates and friends of the Class Of 68.
We need your help. CLICK PHOTOS TO ENLARGE
Wow,
What A Groovy, Eh, Awesome Map!!!
Nancy Bushman, Dick's wife, has made a very
cool map of where the Class Of 68 lives. You
can download the original PDF file by
CLICKING HERE.
The advantage of a PDF file? You can zoom in
and around the map. Thanks, Nancy and Dick,
this is really super. (If you click on the
small photo to the left, the map is a photo
(jpg) file.) (Rick
Betts has moved to Tucson, Arizona)
Our 45th Class Reunion Is
August 3rd!!
Earlier in April, you should have received
information about our 45th Class Reunion,
which will be a get together on Saturday,
August 3rd at the B & S Bar and Grill, 529
North Main, across from the Carroll
Courthouse in Carroll. Some of us will
attend the All School Reunion on Friday
night, but wanted to have our own
celebration on Saturday. Saturday's supper
is VERY informal and will begin with a
social hour at 5:00 p.m. and dinner to be
served at 7:00 p.m. CLICK
HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION or in case you "lost" the last
letter/form that we sent. We NEED TO KNOW by
July 25th to let the Lidderdale caterers
know the number to expect. Please make a big
effort to attend, we all would like to see
and to visit with as many of our classmates
as possible. Wishing EVERYONE the very
best........
All School Reunion Aug. 2, Class of ‘68 Aug.
3
The annual GHS All-School Reunion, a
longstanding tradition, is scheduled Friday
evening, August 2 in Glidden at the Lincoln
Club (the old Mr. D's). Members of the Class
of ‘68 received a registration form for this
event in a February mailing. The next
evening (Aug. 3), the
Class of ‘68 45-Year Reunion
will be held at B&S’s 529, a sports bar and
restaurant in Carroll. Class members were
mailed a registration form for this in
April. We hope everyone will come to both
events. Might as well make a “Carroll
Country weekend” out of it! If you lost
either or both registration forms, e-mail
Warren Riedesel at
mrsrhts@mchsi.com. Make sure your
e-mail address is provided so he can re-send
either or both via e-mail. Walk-ins cannot
be accepted. Meal counts for both events
must be guaranteed to the caterer in advance
so get your registrations and checks in the
mail -- now!
WOOF,
WOOF......
Did you know that the "official" Drake
Bulldog is Warren Riedesel's grand dog?
Porterhouse leads the Drake basketball teams
onto the court every home game by chasing a
basketball. Woof, Woof!!! The most beautiful
bulldog in Des Moines........and he was
present at the press conference of their new
Men's basketball coach.
Lora
Bushman Jannsen's Mother Passes........
Very sad news from
Glidden. Our prayers go out to Lora and her
family and our deepest sympathies for them
in their time of sorrow. Here is a link to
her mother's obituary.
CLICK HERE
Remember
“scooping the loop” in Carroll during high
school and going past Don’s Place?
It was a seedy “pool hall” where farmers
played cards, drank beer and spit chew in a
spittoon. Don’s Place was at the northwest
corner of the Courthouse square. As we
started looking for a place to have this
summer’s class reunion, we discovered Don’s
Place has changed owners and image. It’s
been transformed into a cool new sports bar
called
B&S’s 529.
In
addition to the main bar area with
flat-panel screens all around, there’s
another bar upstairs plus a great party room
on the back of the main floor. That’s where
we’ll gather on Aug. 3 to celebrate 45 years
since we last “shagged the drag” in Carroll
as high school students. The good news is
the guys are all just as handsome, the girls
still just as good-looking as we were in
“the summer of love” in ‘67. Come to the
reunion, wear some flowers in your hair and
enjoy the beautiful new
B&S’s 529. W.Riedesel
Arlene
Rudi Provides Classic Photo
Tears in my
eyes....Every great while, I would run into
Arlene Rudi, in Glidden (usually at a
funeral). Arlene was my Chemistry teacher
(poor lady) and one of the wonderful Moms
who helped us to grow up in the fifties and
sixties. She sent me this classic photo of
Fritz' 6th birthday party. Geeze? Is that a
doll that I am holding? I forgot that I was
such a snappy dresser and is that a dunce
cap, already? Nice smile, Jim........ What
wonderful names from the past. Marty
Moorhouse, Sue Rudi, Nancy Shaner, and who
the heck was Tom Mogck? Maybe the
principal's kid? and Peggy S., Wow, it would
be great to see my old neighbor at the
45th....been a zillion years. I have not
seen Fritz since 1969, either. Wow. always
wishing everyone the best!!
A
Message From The Editor: Dut,
Duh Duh Dut Dut, Dut Duh Duh Dut, Dut...
Cheer,
Cheer For Old Glidden High
Shake down the thunder from the sky!
Yeah, I know, this could really flop, but
maybe it is time to shake down some thunder.
You might remember me bumbling and a
stumbling thru the halls of GHS. The guy who
sat in the back of the classroom (it was
always alphabetical order). The guy who
never did study much. The guy who was kicked
in the leg by Ruth Robb and slapped on a
school bus by Elbie Davidson. The only guy
immature enough to make Mr. Lutes angry. The
guy who was kicked out of Isaac Jenkins’
music class on his FIRST day (remember that,
Steve?). The guy who was sent to the office
for putting a stinking wasp nest in the
teacher's desk? Yeah I know, what a moron!
Class Idiot? Dumbo without the ears? Homer
Garp is the name and irresponsibility is my
game.
OK, we have this problem.,,,
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OTHERS
THAT WE HAVE LOST CONTACT WITH AND MAY HAVE
ONLY BEEN WITH US A SHORT TIME:
Ray
Guth, Dick Clipperton, Kristie Dryden,
Barbara Brookbank, Kenny Cornelius, John
White. Mary Kay Leonard. Any others? If anyone has any current
information on these former classmates, just
email us the info.
Remember
“scooping the loop” in Carroll during high
school and going past Don’s Place?
A
Message From The Editor:
