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Edward Adam Petryk Jr.

 

Walter "Chip" Carstensen

Stay strong Pat and others who are in Ill-health. We are all pulling and praying for your recovery.   I added Ed Petryk to the In Memory page.  He was absent from our class list so I added him.   Happy Father's Day to all!!! 

John Lipski

Thanks for the kind birthday greetings. These days the best part of birthdays is to still have them! Here's wishing many more healthy and happy birthdays for all our classmates.

Rick Boyd

Happy birthday John   Were you in a band? 

Kent Gardam

John Lipski

I was in a couple of garage bands. We played a few dances at Start, a lot of frat parties and other unsupervised events, and had a running gig at a bar in B.G. All underage and never got busted; couldn't do that today.

Patrick Gilbert

Sad to Report that our classmate and my golf buddy Bob (Kay) Kluczynski passed away on June 10th, 2022 in Palm Springs, CA. After a 7 month battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 23 years Shelly and his Daughter Claire. Bob was a great guy his fsmily owned the Par 3 golf course on Tremainsville Road back in the day. Bob served in the US Army at Fort Knox, Ky. Rest in peace old buddy. Catch you on the other side.

Marcia Kelso (Wilkinson)

Oh boy, this is very sad news.  Bob and I were very close friends in high school, and even managed to see each other a couple of times after that.  He was a good friend.  His family and friends will be in my prayers.  Rest in peace, good buddy, and know that you will be missed.

Nancy Wolff (Szymanski)

I remember Bob "Kooch" & George Ickes were the comic relief in our COP classes - gave Miss Mittendorf fits.  RIP dear Bob!

Manuel Chambers

Bob and I were very close throughout high school. I lost touch with him when he moved to California. Rest In Peace my friend. 

Janis Fought (Brown)

Contributions have been made to the Toledo Public Schools Foundation restricted to Start High School in memory of Bob and Ed.

Patrick Gilbert

For those classmates that lost track of Bob after his move to SoCal. He changed his name to Kay and became a mortgage broker. My wife and I were eating dinner at Marie Callendar and this guy come up to us and says aren't  you Pat Gilbert from Start High in Toledo? And all I could say was "Koochie.. Koochie... Koo!!!!". Bob had that kind of a face. His wife Shelly, Bob. La-Li and I had desert and exchanged numbers and we began playing golf at his home course Simi Valley Golf course several times per month. Had some great times.

Every year we would use our veterans benefit " Birdies for the Brave " and go out to Riveria CC and catch the Mercedes Benz open final day. We even sneaked into the club house a few times.

And every Vetetans day Bob would pick me up and we would go have a free breakfast at the local Denny's and after work  dinner at several places! Lol.. Bob had it down... To avoid the line we would sit at the bar. Start off with a steak dinner at Applebees. Then do the same at Olive Garden but this time take a few bites and take the rest to go. Then it was off to BJ burgers and get next days lunch to go. We had so much fun.

Bob & Shelly finally retired and bought a condo in Palm Springs where he took a job as a golf course Marshall so he could play golf for free until his stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis 6 years later. He went fast, 7 months and kept it to himself. I'm going to miss my golf buddy especially on Vetetans day ;)..  Catch you on the other side buddy.. Fore!

Kent Gardam

Patrick Gilbert

Has anyone run into Wayne Pratt over the years?

Janis Fought (Brown)

I retired over two years ago and finally decided to get rid of a lot of clothes that are not needed for my current retired lifestyle. If you or anyone you know is interested in pants and skirts (mostly pants) size 6 (Chicos size 0) and tops, sweaters and blouses size medium (Chicos size 1), blazers, tanks, some dresses size 10-12, shoes and boots size 8, purses, come to a clothing sale on Saturday, July 16 from 7:30-3:00 at 157 Rosedale Place, Rossford.

Harriet Brown (Cooper)

John Lipski

Mr. Jacobson did his best to turn us reckless rock n' rollers into serious musicians (in my case, it almost worked). I remember him very fondly.

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Bruce Jacobson, age 87, passed away July 3, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Bruce was a proud graduate of The University of Michigan, where he obtained his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees. He completed post-graduate courses in Music, along with several post-graduate courses at Military Schools.  He joined the United States Army in 1957 and retired from the Army Reserves as a Colonel in 1993.  

Bruce had a passion for education and an extensive career as a professor and instructor for numerous schools and universities. He served as Director of Music Education and Director of Fine Arts at Toledo Public Schools for 30 years. During his tenure, Bruce was able to successfully integrate Art and Music departments into one Fine Arts Department at Toledo Public Schools. He touched the lives of many and paved the way for music education in Toledo.

Bruce was proud to serve many organizations in Toledo. He served on the Board of Directors for The Toledo Symphony, General Chairman of the ToledoFest 1979 and 1980 – Labor Day celebrations – attracting 100,000 people to Downtown Toledo, President, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (affiliated with the Kennedy Center), and Board of Trustees for The Toledo Opera Association and the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo.  

Born February 20, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harold K. and Maxine (Miller) Jacobson, he married Georgia (Leonard) Jacobson and the two recently celebrated 54 years of marriage.  

In addition to his wife, those left to cherish his memory include a son, Tory Jacobson (Tammy); daughter, Bevin Jacobson; and grandchildren, Taylor, Brayden, Conner, and Beya Jacobson. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jake “Harold” Jacobson. 

Bruce will be privately laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave (west of Corey Rd.) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of memorial services at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, those who would like to contribute to his memory are asked to consider The Toledo Symphony League, Remembrance Fund, c/o The Toledo Symphony, 1838 Parkwood Avenue, Toledo, OH  43604.

Sharon Eick

I really loved band and Bruce Jacobsen was a great teacher! I have many fond memories of marching band and the classmates who shared this journey.

Jeff Willets

May God Rest His Soul.

Janis Fought (Brown)

Just a reminder of the sale in Rossford TOMORROW (July 16) from 7:30 AM -3 PM. Lots of clothing, pants size 6 (Chicos size 0), tops/blouses/sweaters size medium/10 (Chicos size 2), dresses, shoes and boots size 8, winter vests and coats. Lots of misc. goods from lamp shades to wall art to other home goods. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. 157 Rosedale Place. Rosedale is between Lime City Road and River Road/Dixie Hwy, near Cinco DeMayo.

Even if you aren't buying and are in the neighborhood, stop by, I would love to see you!

Kim Wening (Maros)

I was at Jan's this morning.  She has 2 large racks with dresses, pants tops coats.  Some great things.

Kathy Storm (Wenninger)

Manuel Chambers

What day? 

Walter "Chip" Carstensen

My brother Bill has been struggling with post Covid pneumonia for a month now in hospital on Oxygen.  He is recovering slowly, but it is tough on both him and Cathy.  Please put extra good vibes and prayers out there for both.  I visited him a lot and, of course,  got Covid myself and so did Linda.  We both are recovered now.  Bill is now at Regency Hospital on rehab and working hard to be able to get home asap.