In Memoriam

We fondly remember our classmates

   Louis James Van Otteren Lansing, MI Age 58, died suddenly at his home on January 7, 2004. Louis was born on July 21, 1945 and was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a dedicated worker to Olofssons and his farm. He lived life to his fullest and adored his family. Louis loved camping, fishing, woodworking, and snowmobiling. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marguerite Van Otteren. He was happily married for 36 years. Surviving are his wife, Sue; children, Connie (Brad) Kach, Patrick (Tanya) Van Otteren, and Ted (Rene') Van Otteren; grandchildren, Mick, Ally, Abby, Amy, Emily, Megan, Cole, and Alex; and his sister, June (Martin) Parr. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment followed in East Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society in memory of Louis J. Van Otteren.

Other classmates:

                                                           

                Thomas Artz                            Julianne Baker (Aiken)                 Dennis Buckley                             Nancy Campbell (Hollerback)     

              

                   Wayne Dingwell

                                                

                   Bob  Guenther                           Ronald A. Harmon                        Ronald D. Hartman                        Lanny Hasbrook

                                                                                               

                    Karen Delmer (Hulse)               Judy Klingbeil                      Janice LeButt (Blanchard)                    Newell Menzies

 

                                                  

                  Edward Motchek                     Bonnie Newcomb (Stein)                    Robert Pangle                               Bruce Reeder

                                                  

                Robert Rennaker                        Jerry Smrchek                               Sonja Ruch (Haven)                         Alan Schmaltz

                                                  

                Suellen Schrier                                     John Schwartz                             Jim Seaton                              Betty Lou Smith (Graham)

                                                  

                      Steve Smith                                     Bruce Wagner                     Forrest Van Patten                          Craig Whitmore

                       

            Sherry Van Sluyters ( Meesner)              Maxine Zippel    

 

TEACHERS

 

Douglas McNitt

Died January 2, 2004 (age 84)

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Harold Dachtler

 
Dachtler, Harold Johann Lansing, MI Age 83, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2005. Harold was born in Zap, North Dakota, the son of Friederich and Elisabeth Dachtler. Harold taught for 27 years in the Lansing School District, most of which was at Everett High School. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling within the United States and abroad. Harold was preceded in death by his son, Gary. He is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Jean; son, Ted (Laurie); 5 grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Eric, Ted (Jamie) and Jeremy; 3 great grandchildren, Tarren, Madison and Camren Dachtler.

 

 

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