BRAD SCHOON

Todd's brother, Brad, passed away on Sunday after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Another classmate and family to remember in our thoughts as the holidays approach.

To see Brad's obituary in the Gazette, click on this link http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071218/DEATHNOTICES/436197784/-1/deathnotices

To send the Schoon family your sympathies, you can e-mail Todd at Todd.Schoon@gmail.com.

My thoughts are with you and your family, Todd.

Love ya, bud.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN GENESEO

Top left: Sharon and Tony

Top right: Todd, Carron, Sharon, and Tony

Middle left: Todd, Jen, Michael, and Elizabeth Schoon

Middle right: Todd, Brad, and Cris Schoon

Bottom left: Todd teeing off

The Schoon family had a beautiful day for Brad's benefit. There were tons of Anamosa people there for golf at noon and many more expected for dinner and the auction tonight. It was so wonderful to see Todd and Jen.

I would like to thank everyone who sent contributions to me, totaling $555.00, which I forwarded on to Brad's family. This is in addition to other classmates who donated directly to the bank in Geneseo, sponsored golf holes at the tournament, or donated items for the auction.

Todd wants me to greet everyone and to thank you all for your generosity and kindness.

MORE PHOTOS

Top left: Todd and Cris Schoon

Top right: Todd, Cris, and Pate Schoon

Middle left: Doug Albertson and Brad Schoon

Middle right: Bird bath donated by Mike Deutmeyer

Bottom left: Just to prove we're in Iowa... an item donated to the silent auction! (Todd and Jen's friend from NYC was going to bid on it just because...)

SAD NEWS ABOUT BRAD SCHOON

(This is an e-mail from Dick and Tammy (Vernon) Dearborn who live in the same town as Brad Schoon and his family. Click on the link to the newspaper to read an article written by Brad's daughter, Lindsay. Click on the title of the article Geneseo teacher battles Lou Gehrig's to read the whole thing. Then, say a prayer. Then, write to Todd and give him your best wishes: todd.schoon@gmail.com. If you want to contribute as a class, I would be more than willing to act as the coordinator and we can send the money in all at once. Let me know your thoughts. Leave a comment or e-mail me at CarronBungum@yahoo.com.)

Everyone,

As you have all probably heard by now, Brad Schoon has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. His oldest daughter, Lindsay, wrote the following article that is on the front page of our local Geneseo paper:
http://www.geneseorepublic.com/

We got to know Brad and his family here in Geneseo. Brad coached Renee in freshman basketball and Renee also played high school softball with Brad's younger daughter, Sara. Brad and Renada worked with us in some softball fund raisers. Like the article suggests, Brad is a very "down to earth" kind of guy.

The article also mentions some fund raisers that are being held to benefit Brad and his family. A golf tournament is going to be held here in Geneseo on Oct 6th. We will not be able to go because Renee is playing ball that day in Chicago, but Tammy and I have decided to sponsor 2 holes. One hole will be from "The Dearborn Families", and the second is from "Anamosa High School Alumni".

We are not asking anybody to go in on this with us, but rather, if you like, you could add to it in some way.

Feel free to spread the word to others in Anamosa. Others may want to help.

Dick and Tammy

NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR TODD SCHOON

Todd wrote to me last night to inform me of his new e-mail address. Make the change in your address book!

todd.schoon@gmail.com

Hi Carron,

Everyone here is doing great. We're extremely busy but who isn't!? We're leaving for Hawaii on Tuesday for a much needed vacation. We have never been there and we're looking forward to it. It will be nice getting away from this below zero wind chills that we're experiencing in Milwaukee. I'm sending a picture of Michael (1) and Elizabeth (2 1/2) from xmas. Have a good weekend.

Todd (Schoon)

Carron,

Yes, as I sit here in 35 degree weather, I would have to agree with your characterization of Mr. Hatcher! :)

It was good to see him live.

Todd

~TODD SCHOON and JOEL ANDREESEN~

Where the hell are you?

And, to think they all made something of themselves. Sadly enough, however, they all reproduced.
Scary.

Carron,

I'm in Napa Valley on vacation. I'll catch up with you when I get back. Thanks for all your work. (hopefully it's been fun for you)!!

Todd

Carron,

Still alive and kicking. Traveling for business this week. I'll touch base this weekend.

Curt

Carron,

Haven't fallen, just been busy. I will get some pics together this weekend!

Brett

I had requests tonight for a couple things........

First of all, people have asked for a picture of Todd Schoon, so here is one of his gorgeous family...(Wife, Jen. Daughter, Elizabeth. Son, Michael.)

Secondly, Jean asked for pictures of my kids and me and, since I don't have one of all of us together, I have to send more than one. They are from Homecoming two weeks ago. (1st pic: my daughter, Ellyn, and her date. 2nd pic: My mom and me. 3rd pic: my son, Wes, and his date.)

Pictures from France, circa April, 1980. Looking damn good, aren't we? Good lord, Brenda, what's up with our hair?? Joel, diggin' the glasses. They resemble the ones I had in my 15th birthday party picture. Tom, what were you doing? Asking someone how to use your camera? Todd, yo, dude. And, you're some big corporate attorney now? Can you say blackmail??