Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall 2023
Bob Barton
Bob Barton ’75 retired in 2019 after 42 years in banking. This summer Bob and his wife Joan took a trip to Alaska, which was their 50th state visit. He is extremely proud of taking Joan and their two daughters, Valerie and Cindy, to all 48 of the contiguous states over the years. Bob & Joan continue to reside in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Published Winter 2019
Charles Smith
Charles Smith ’75 and his wife, Connie, retired and reside in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they enjoy relaxation, tennis, travel, and visits from the grandchildren.
Miriam Sammetinger Bredesen
Miriam Sammetinger ’75 Bredesen and her husband, Tom, recently sold their “farmette” in northern Wisconsin and bought a home in Sun City Center, Florida. Miriam and Tom still summer in Wisconsin and spend a few weeks each winter in Central America distributing eyeglasses with the Lions Club.
Bob Buhle
Bob Buhle ’75 recently retired as Centier Bank senior partner. Bob joined Centier in 1987 as its first compliance officer, was quickly promoted to regional manager of retail branches, and became part of senior management in 1989.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Stephen Wolaver
The Honorable Stephen Wolaver ’75 J.D. was re-elected to third term as Common Pleas Judge of Greene County, Ohio, in November 2014. He is a member of the editorial board of the Ohio Jury Instruction Committee and chair of the Criminal Rules Committee Ohio Rules Commission.