Memorials
Introduction
This section is dedicated to all the deceased classmates and offers some information about each person in what the Memorial Committee has called a "snippet." The Commitee uses various sources to compile a snippet. Some information has come directly from friends, family, classmates, partners, and spouses. Other sources include Ancestry.com, Twin Cities and other local newspaper obituaries, many online resources including the SLP Class of '69 Facebook page. The committee wishes to thank Alan Perlman for managing and maintaining that Facebook page, which announces whenever we've lost a classmate.
As of September 2024, 128 classmates have passed away, representing about 16.5% of the class.
Disclaimer: Every attempt has been made to verify or link multiple data sets to confirm that the data for each classmate is correct. However, if anything found to be incorrect, we apologize. Or feel free to contact Lesley Blicker with changes needed at: lablick@comcast.net.
WANT TO VIEW JUST A LIST OF THE NAMES OF THE DECEASED CLASSMATES?
Then please visit the In Memorium page.
It's our privilege to serve as the Class of '69 Memorial Committee:
- Caryn Goldberg, Chair
- Harvey Zuckman
- Lesley Blicker
The Memorials begin at the bottom of this page. They contain the most information found or learned about each classmate. However, you can view an abbreviated version of the memorials by clicking on the PDF file below. You can even download it or print it out for later viewing.
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Please do NOT create a new memorial. Instead, please email whatever you would like it to say to: Lesley Blicker at lablick@comcast.net. Two to three paragraphs is ideal, but it can be longer, if desired. Please include the link to your loved one's obituary. And if you wish to include a recent photo of your loved one, then send just one photo. We wish we could post more, but the software won't allow it. We do have all classmates' senior yearbook photos, so no need to send that.
Have Additional Info to Add?
Use the Tribute Function. Find the person and then add a tribute using the red text box link below the person's memorial.
Using the Sort Function
Memorials will appear in alphabetical order by last name at time of graduation. However, you can search any name in the search bar below, or sort by any of the options listed in the pull down menu.
Penelope (Penny) Violette
1951-05-23 2001-11-14
Penny died in 2001 at the age of 50.
Penny was such a lovely person. One classmate recalls that Penny was one of her first Minnesota friends. She remembers they bought matching outfits one summer so they could look like twins. Additionally, Penny’s French heritage fascinated her.
Harriet Wintrow (Wartnick)
1951-08-26 2024-04-11
Harriet passed away in 2024 at the age of 72
Harriet was married for 40 years to Thomas Wintrow, and is survived by her husband, daughter Allison LPradd (Chris), son Adam Goldberg (Bridget), stepsons Mark (Gina), John (Karen), Danny (Missy), and stepdaughter, Julie.
She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Her family remembers her as “wickedly funny, kind, encouraging.” Harriet loved her family “oodles and oodles and bunches and bunches.”
Harriet's children, Allison and Adam, hosted a Celebration of Harriet's Life in Minnesota. They were aware of the upcoming 55th Reunion.
FULL OBITUARY:...
George Wickham
1951-05-21 1998-02-12
George passed away in 1998 at age 46.
No other information was available.
David Wiest
1950-06-16 2018-10-12
David died in 2018 at the age of 68, in his Minnetonka home.
Dave, along with his wife, best friend and partner in crime, Ginny, owned EMEX Benefits for the past 35 years.
David had a passion for helping others and giving to his community. He loved his lake home, his beloved dogs, hunting, fishing, baseball, classic rock, and vintage muscle cars.
Dave was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in his 20’s and heart disease later in life. He never let his health challenges get in the way of pursuing his dreams, passions and goals and he didn’t let it define who he was. He taught by example, that anyone can do anything if they are determined and are will...
Marcia Casperson (Wilson)
1951-03-14 2020-04-01
Marcia died in 2020 at the age of 69.
She was a witty, intelligent, talented woman and a loyal friend, who succumbed to ovarian cancer on April 1, 2020. After graduating from St. Cloud State University, Marcia taught elementary music in Blooming Prairie, MN. She then moved on to a career in the insurance industry. After moving back to Minneapolis she met and and married Daniel Casperson. They welcomed one daughter, Amy.
From a very young age Marcia was a performer. She played percussion in high school, enjoyed singing for countless events including friends weddings. The performance she was most proud of was playing the lead in her high school senior play, The P...
John Winkie
1951-07-09 2014-10-06
John died in 2014 at the age of 63.
No additional information about John was found.
Jean Dorothy Humphries (Wolff)
1951-02-06 2024-07-14
Jean passed away in 2024 at the age of 73.
Less than a month before Jean’s passing, her husband, Craig passed away (on June 25th). Jean grew up in Minneapolis, and was active as a young child at her family’s small confectionary store. Jean was a brave little girl who would sneak candy and other sweets while her younger sister stood watch.
Jean went to Mankato State University, Augsburg University, the University of Minnesota, and ultimately getting her PhD in Nursing from Wayne State University in 2017. Jean completed her doctorate on sleep research and was a practical and research-based educator at Mankato State University, inspiring young nursing candidates....
Marilyn Lakein (Zlotnick)
1951-10-24 1993-06-29
Marilyn passed away in 1993 at the age of 41 of breast cancer.
Marilyn (Miriam) was a dedicated mother of ten. She was well known in her orthodox community of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, where she dedicated herself to others. A classmate says she was one of the finest human beings on earth. She was buried at Montefiore Cemetery in Springfield Gardens, New York.
May her memory be for a blessing.
David Zuel
1951-07-03 2007-02-26
David died in 2007 at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with cancer.
In the fall of ‘69, David enlisted in the Marine Corps. After being discharged, he returned home and established a successful business. David always had a very strong work ethic.
Survived by daughters, grandsons, brothers, sister, and many extended family members and friends. He will be missed immensely, thought about daily and will never, ever be forgotten, as there has never been a greater Dad or Grandpa.
He had a true passion for a great book, a strong cup of coffee, anything wood, or any kind of power tool. He loved traveling the world and conversing with anyone regar...