Querques Todd, Lucille
I married and divorced but have two wonderful children from that marriage, Christopher, 32 and Tara, 28. I am blessed with two grandchildren, Nicholas, 5 and Madelyn, 2 …. one more on the way in July ‘08. Re-married to a wonderful, kind man only to lose him to cancer five short years later in 2003. I have since retired as Director of Materials Management with Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and absolutely love retirement. Taking up golf, enjoying my 2nd home in Florida but most importantly, enjoying time spent with family and friends! Life is good!!!! (Last update 12/5/07) 40th Reunion attendee.
First of all, here’s my chance to complain that they put the wrong picture of me in the Yearbook! lol! The last 40 years have been a bumpy ride, for sure! Graduated FDU. Married once (that’s enough!). One son, Don (his Godmother is Judy Jordhoy Battista), who, with wife Stella, blessed me with a beautiful granddaughter on my birthday this past December! Lived in the Hamptons for 20 years, did a good amount of traveling, now back in NJ to be near my family. 30-year career in Purchasing Management – currently “seeking a new opportunity” – anyone looking? (Last update 5/24/07)
Missing.
Lives in Los Angeles. (Last update 2008)
Redner Rushbrook, Robin (robinr195@gmail.com)
Deceased.
Robin’s love of learning spanned her lifetime. She began her long pursuit of higher education at Endicott College in 1968, where she studied art and photography, then going on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwestern University in 1973. There, she developed her passion for university teaching and research. In 1974, she was accepted to the social psychology program at Florida State University, specializing in experimental field research on the criminal justice system. At FSU, she received her Master’s degree, and finally her Ph.D. in 1980. It was at Florida State that Robin would meet her future husband, John, and quickly win his heart forever.
After graduation, she joined the faculty of the Psychology Department at Michigan State University, where she gained tenure in 1986. She co-authored and collaborated on 19 publications and specialized in the evaluation of social intervention programs. In 1990, she left MSU to be a full-time mother to her beloved daughter, Julia.
Inspired in part by her own mother’s long career as a teacher and school librarian, Robin returned to school to study Library Science, graduating from Wayne State University with her Master’s in Library and Information Science in 2008. In the following years, Robin became a well-known and beloved presence in the Capital Area District Library system, where she worked as a reference librarian.
As she pursued her educational achievements, Robin’s love for the arts never waned. She explored weaving, pottery, drawing, and photography in her free moments. Robin was also an accomplished quilter, and her creations were featured at the Lansing Art Gallery, Okemos Library, and Lansing City Hall in the early 2000s. She also brought her background in art into her volunteer work, serving as an assistant in art classes and programs for elementary-aged children in Haslett Public Schools.
Robin is survived by her husband, John Charles Rushbrook, her daughter, Julia Rushbrook Bender, her son-in-law, Cory Micka Bender, her grandson, Isaac Edwards Bender, and her brother, Michael Lee Redner.
Robin was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and a loyal and beloved friend to many in the Lansing area and beyond. Her legacy lives on in her academic contributions, the love of reading and books she instilled in those around her, the recipes she perfected across her lifetime passion for cooking, the quilts that adorn her home, and in our memories of her many acts of thoughtfulness and kindness which graced our lives. She will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Reich, Robert
Deceased.
Missing.
Retired recently to Durham, NC after raising our family in Glen Ellyn, IL for the past 34 years. We have two adopted children from Korea, that are now grown. Kate lives in Chicago and Peter, his wife Katie and their new baby, Felicity live outside of Milwaukee WI. During my younger years, I worked for Prentice-Hall Publishing and Addison -Wesley , ending as a Regional Manager of College Textbook Sales. After staying at home with young children, I returned to work, but at The Growing Place Nursery where I did perennial and tree& shrub sales and Landscape Design for over 20 years. In November and December, I worked was a Butterball Turkey Talk Line Lady. Life has been good! (Last update 2/18/18)
Richman Seggel, Cathy
40th & 50th Reunion attendee.
Rimelis III, Edward
I have been living in Livingston forever and have four great semi-grown children and a wonderful wife for the past 32 years. My oldest daughter, Jessica, is teaching 2nd grade down in Palm Beach FL. My second daughter, Joy, is a hairdresser in Whippany. My son, Joey, is working in my family business and my youngest, Sarah, is at Graduate school at Seton Hall. I have my own electronic gate-fence company that services the metropolitan area and have been very blessed! (Last update 12/2/07) 50th Reunion attendee.
Rimo, Patricia
40th Reunion attendee.
Hello all, I have become PeterMax Jonson. Visit me at Secondlife.com. Look for me… lol. (Last update 2/7/08)
Ripley Fisher, Kathryn
Graduated from U. of New Hampshire, BA in Mathematics. Earned Masters in Math Education from Ohio State in ’73. Taught high school math ’73-’76 and married Jon A Fisher in ’76. My son was born in ’78; he graduated from the U. of Vermont and is currently a State Trooper in PA. My daughter was born in ’80; she graduated from Brandeis and is now completing her intern year as a Doctor in NYS. And in ’04 — granddaughter born! While raising the kids I was a leader in Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, PTO President, etc. Returned to work teaching part time in 1990 for Marist College at Oneonta, Job Corps ’90-’95, Project Coordinator for a Gender Equity Project “More Math for More Females” at Binghamton U. Attended Oneonta State Collete 96-98 studing computer science. Taught high school math locally ’99-’02, started teaching math at area community colleges SUNY Morrisville, ’04 – present teaching math at Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY and SUNY Delhi. Through the years I’ve been interested in camping hiking, canoeing, gardening, computers, traveling, and most important — kids and grandchild!!! (Last update 10/10/07) 40th & 50th Reunion attendee.
Rixton, Rick (rrixton3@gmail.com)
I have been married for 40 years to debra martinez, and have three grown children: Gareth 36, Ian 35, and Emily 33. i have been an exploration geologist for 30 years, and a high school mathematics teacher for 25 years, and will continue to do minerals exploration in the near future. Looking forward to attending the 50th reunion in September!!! (Last update 5/26/18) 40th Reunion attendee.
Roach, William
Deceased.
No incredible accomplishments. Lived on a farm for 19 years. Married 26 years. Divorced 11. No children. Lots of animals. I have worked with horses since ‘89. I may not make a lot of money but I have loved every minute of every job I have had. I did a little traveling: Venice, England, South Africa, Canada, and a lot of the U.S. Never married Larry. Ha. (Last update 4/9/07)
I have just completed one full year of retirement after 30.223 years in middle school education — and I haven’t been bored for one second yet. I live in Marietta/East Cobb Georgia with my husband of 31 years. We have moved away four times, but keep yo-yoing back. Bruce, a GA Tech grad and from Ohio originally, is a nuclear engineer who travels and consults wherever the best and most interesting opportunity lies. Our married daughter Alyson (27) is also a GA Tech grad, but decided to put herself through nursing school also and currently works at Emory Hospital. Our son Casey (24) is taking a little longer to find himself. I have not been back to NJ since 1971 when my parents transferred to the South. I appreciate all the work that has been poured into this huge event. The site is amazing! My heart especially goes out to all the family and friends of all the deceased. (Last update 6/21/08)
Missing.
Michael moved out of Livingston in the 60s, but was friendly with many in Harrison School and Temple Beth Shalom. So we are elevating him to the status of honorary LHS68’er. Here’s his story:
Thanks for including me in your site! I graduated from Boston University’s School of Communications in 1972. In 1974 I founded Atlantic Entertainment Group, which became one of the world’s biggest privately held movie production/distribution companies. I’ve been involved in the production and distribution of content for theaters, TV and home video, and was Executive Producer of “Teen Wolf” with Michael J. Fox, “Valley Girl” with Nicholas Cage and “Extremities” with Farrah Fawcett. I headed LifeFX, a graphics software company, providing Hollywood with titles and 2D effects. I’m now CEO of Echo Bridge Entertainment which distributes movies and TV shows all over the world. I am a member of the Executive Branch of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts & Sciences. I have been married for the last 36 years to my wife Ann. We have two sons, Cory (27) currently getting his Masters in Education and Ben (15) a freshman in high school. We live in Newton, Ma. I’m looking forward to re-connecting with those of you who remember me. (Last update 1/7/10)
Rosenkrantz, Ellen
40th Reunion attendee.
Rossi, Louis
Deceased
From official obituary:
Louis Joseph Rossi, 73, of West Orange, N.J., passed away suddenly of natural causes, surrounded by family and friends on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Born and raised in Orange, N.J., by his loving parents the late Joseph J. and Annamarie Patricia Rossi, he lived most of his life in West Orange. He dedicated his professional life to the Rossi family business and for years ran Rossi Paint Stores headquartered in Orange, New Jersey.
The devoted husband of Amelia (Campanini) Rossi, he was the loving father Michael Rossi, Matthew Rossi and his wife, Olga, and Christine Zak and her husband, Dan; dear brother of Joann Petroccia, Bernard Rossi, and AnnMarie Lorine, and Joseph Rossi, cherished grandfather to Sebastian, Sophia, Carter and Cameron.
Rubin, Richard
Deceased.
Rynar, James
Wife is Susan. She is a Senior Director at Jefferson Lakes Day Camp. Two sons: Zach, 23, and Jake, 18. I practice Periodontics in Florham Park, NJ. Professor of Periodontics at UMDNJ. (Last update 4/14/07) 40th Reunion attendee.
