Bill Erdman
(407) 644-0391
1171 Willa Vista Trail, Maitland, Fl.. 32751
Class of ‘52 web Site:  seeoursite.org/lehigh

Hal Wissmann wrote:  I worked 33 years at GE and Honeywell.  I retired in 1985 as Computer Systems Test Manager, Honeywell, Phoenix.  Retired and joined wife's Real Estate company.  We both retired in 1998.  Spent several years RV'ing, boating and fishing.  Sadly, Charlotte, passed away in April, 2022, after 65+ years.  Now living at our mini-ranch in North Scottsdale.  Age-related vision problems limiting activities.  Best regards, Hal.

Class of '52 70th Reunion News:
Bob Arndt was my eyes and ears at our Reunion and gave this report

Four* of us from the Class of ’52 attended - Dick Schmidt (deceased), Ralph Fortney, Wally Field, and I.  Stephanie Fisher, Lehigh staff, helped to organize us, making our theme sign and providing golf carts to rest our 90 year-old legs.  We were the first class in the parade and as we passed the reviewing stand we tried to sing the Alma Mater.  We were the best looking class but we were not rewarded for our handsomeness nor our musical efforts.  Dick said, “We'll just have to try again at our 75th.”  Outdoor lunch at Packard Lab featured tasty food and good conversation.  Ralph and I went to hear President Joseph Helble’s comments on the State of the University.  Dick said, “The Lehigh campus looks beautiful, the best I’ve ever seen it.  Lehigh buildings and grounds are to be commended.”  Ralph  enjoyed the Bethlehem City bus tour.  The dinner was held in the University Center and while sipping our pre-dinner drinks, President Helble joined us.  We were also joined by Dick Allen '51 and Bill Burgin '56.  I don't know if we will have a 75th Class reunion - if we do, Dick and I are going to give it a try.  Hope you will try and join us.  Bob Arndt.

Tail-gunner Bob Arndt

Bob, at rest

Tori Penske, Director of Family Giving and Bob

End of Class of '52 70th Reunion News:

Note #1:  From the information above and below *five (Arndt, Fortney, Field, Hoyt, Schmidt (deceased)) '52 classmates attended our 70th reunion.

Note #2:  Bob Arndt also included the above 3 pictures.

Bob Hoyt wrote “I was the fifth* member of the class attending but was late for the parade.  I was standing at the ’52 post awaiting a go-cart which never came.  I heard the announcer proclaim “The Class of ‘52” but I wasn’t there - I missed a lot.  However, here is some personal information:  After living in Berwyn, PA, for the past 58 years I moved to Dunwoody retirement community, Newtown Square, PA.  I’m going to my condo in Nantucket this Summer.  I have all of my original joints, no hearing aids, walk unaided, and can drive my car.  Four of my six children live nearby as do my 16 grandchildren and my 4 greats.  Not bad for an old guy!  Bob.

Dick Schmidt (deceased) also wrote:  Carolyn and I went to all the major reunion activities.  We came from Arizona and are glad we made the long trip.  We were with our son, Curt ‘75 and a granddaughter, Alivia ’16, from Maine.  Curt received the Alumni Award on Thursday, same as I received in 2017.  Lehigh has the most beautiful campus I have ever seen.  We are going to Maine for grandson’s wedding.  We may be getting too old for all this traveling, but what the hell!!  We moved into a retirement facility recently.  They feed us, clean up after us and provide many activities.  I stopped working, part time, 18 months ago - Arthritis and back problems.  We should start planning for our next reunion in 2027 and Hoyt, try to be there on time.

I received the Alumni Award for service to the Class of ’52 this year.  Thank you to those who were responsible for selecting me for this honor.

• G H Ashbridge - have no record of Mr Ashbridge in Class of '52:

  • Alumni Bulletin shows:  G.H. Ashbridge '52; Apple Valley, Minn., April 24, 2021.  Mr. Ashbridge was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy.  He retired from Con­trol Data.  He was a member of the Tower Society.

• Edgar A. Bergmiller

• Vladimir Harris

• Walter E Pfeifer

• Walter S Pullar Jr.

• Paul S Walton