The Grand Island Central Catholic Class of 1961

The Grand Island Central Catholic Class of 1961 observed their 60th anniversary Aug. 11 with a dinner at the Saddle Club in Grand Island with 18 members attending out of a class of 58. Out of their class, 17 are deceased. Most of those attending live in the Grand Island area. Mass was celebrated by Father Tom Ryan in the Central Catholic chapel. Following Mass, the class took a tour of the school. Pictured front row, left to right: Barbara McDonald Lutey, Patricia Hamik Janssen, Gary James, Jean Mettenbrink Wenzl, Joan Dingwerth Mathias, Patricia Carraher Durbin. Middle row: Don Placke, Mick Connely, Don Cordes, Mike Wenzl, Jim Mamot, Dick Dubas, Jerry Maddox. Back row: Jim Goettsche, Joe Wynn, Jerry Studnicka, Dan Boehle and Jack Buettner. (Photo courtesy, Deacon Don Placke)