CHSClassof1971

2026 Class Reunion, August 22 at Moreno’s Casual Dining

2026 Reunion Plans:

Saturday, August 22, 2026
5:30 PM – Gathering and Appetizers
6:30 PM – Dinner
Moreno’s Casual Dining, 109 W Findlay St, Carey, OH 43316
https://maps.app.goo.gl/arp1J2AsAC5L4rNbA
MENU:
Beef Tips in red wine sauce or Chicken in raspberry chipotle sauce;
Roasted red potatoes, Green beans with bacon;
Salad, Roll & butter, Cake.
Cost: $30 per person.
We will be in the west side of the main restaurant.

Reservations with payment are due by August 1.
Regular mail reservations with payment:
Duane Kemerley, 134 Rivers Edge Lane, Upper Sandusky OH 43351.
OR can be emailed to: CareyHS1971@gmail.com using
Online payment link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JQKSH9KQ2JT6S
DKemerley@gmail.com – my email for PayPal.

If Hotel reservations are needed, Hilton Garden Inn in Findlay says they always have room.
Address: 1050 Interstate Dr, Findlay, OH 45840; Phone: (567) 250-2525
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CuhFtUMTyqpcjMzg6

Who to contact:
For event arrangements, details, dinner information, etc.:
Pete Neiderkohr, 419.722.5240, petenieder@gmail.com
For reservations:
Duane Kemerley, 567.376.9741, CareyHS1971@gmail.com

In Memoriam: Deceased Class Members
Mullholland Mike (Peroy) March 27 1953 – April 15, 1972
Vaughn Steve Jan. 9, 1953 – Sept. 22, 1973
Jacoby Pat Sept 9, 1952 – Oct. 15, 1977
LaRoche Ed June 13, 1953 – Dec. 14, 1979
Huston Candy June 24, 1953 – Feb. 20, 1987
O’Flaherty Dennis Jan. 23, 1953 – Nov. 12, 1987
Smalley Randy Oct. 8, 1953 – April 13, 1991
Wickham Garrie June 28, 1952 – May 6, 2001
Carter Laura July 30, 1953 – April 2, 2001
Mills Gatchell Shari April 28, 1953 – Aug. 13, 2002
Logsdon Lloyd Oct. 31, 1953 – May 6, 2004
Lynch Don July 26, 1953 – Aug. 16, 2006
Broadwater Larry Oct. 23, 1951 – Dec. 1, 2010
Higgins Shirley March 4, 1952 – March 6, 2011
Laudenslager Campanella Rebecca Oct. 1, 1953 – Aug. 22, 2015
Stover Mark July 28, 1953 – April 11, 2016
Grubel Ralph May 23, 1953 – May 14, 2017
Simonis John Timothy Nov 28, 1952 – Oct 14, 2017
Mundy Dallas August 30, 1951 – June 3, 2018
Baldridge David February 3, 1953 – April 6, 2019
Keister Daniel T March 29, 1953 – April 27, 2019
Traxler Rodney June 10, 1953 – June 29, 2019
Bardon Steve March 11, 1953 – May 12, 2020
Schlack (Roger) Steven Oct, 4,1953 – Jan 11, 2021
Fredritz Donald ‘Donnie’ W July 5, 1952 – February 8, 2022
Hamm Clawson Rebecca Lynn July 6, 1053 – June 16, 2022
Hill Don “Chip” Oct 20, 1953 — Nov 26, 2022
Wyatt Gwen Sept 2, 1952 – June 7, 2023
House Pever Gwen Feb 20, 1953 — Aug 22, 2024
Myers Kitzler Melinda March 2, 1953 – Feb 22, 2024
Pierson Lloyd June 14, 1952 – May 31, 2026

Forever one (Class of ‘71) words by Rick Dible

For the Carey High School Class of 1971 – 55th Reunion

On South Street stood our old brick school,
Where small town kids all learned life’s rules.
We laughed and loved, we dreamed out loud,
Young and hopeful, happy and proud.
Friday night lights and the marching band,
Holding on to dreams in our hearts and hands.
Back in the spring of ‘71,
We all dreamed of what we’d become

We were one hundred and three, wild and free,
Growing up in the small town of Carey.
Through the smiles and the tears, through the passing years,
Those memories still ring so loud and clear.
No matter where this life has led
South Street’s still alive inside our heads.
We’re still that Class of ‘71,
And our story’s far from being done.

Some raised families, some chased dreams,
Life’s not always what it seems.
We’ve known victories, we’ve known pain,
Sunshine days and pouring rain.
Some dear classmates have gone before,
But they’re in our hearts forevermore.
When we call the roll today,
Their memories will never fade away.

The years may leave us a little gray,
But they can’t take away our yesterday.
One smile, one laugh, one old friend’s face,
And we’re right back in that special place.

We’re still one hundred and three at heart,
Though miles and years have kept us apart.
The bonds we made have stood the test,
Time has proved they were the best.
So raise a glass to yesterday,
To every friend along the way.
And as our voices rise once more,
Just like they did so long before…

“All hail to our Carey High School…”
We’ll sing with pride, both loud and true,
For the White and the Blue.
Here’s to the Class of ’71
Forever friends… forever one.