Class of 1962

Peter George Etzell, 79, died at his home in North Mankato on August 24, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1936 in Long Prairie, MN to George and Ione Koch Etzell, the first of five children. He graduated from Clarissa High School in 1954 as valedictorian, attended the College of St. …

Peter Etzell ’62

Retired judge Kenneth Fitzpatrick, who ruled in landmark cigarette industry case, died on Oct. 3 at age 80.  The following is an excerpt from an obituary published in the Star Tribune by Erin Adler: When the state of Minnesota sued big tobacco in the late 1990s, stoic Ramsey County District Judge Kenneth Fitzpatrick caught the …

Kenneth J. Fitzpatrick ’62

From the value of the land of the Minnesota Twins stadium to disputes in lawsuits over Catholic clergy abuse, Robert Schumacher had a hand in determining the legal and civic fabric of Minnesota during a five-decade career as a judge and mediator. Known for his strong work ethic, humility and commitment to fairness, Schumacher left …

Robert H. Schumacher ’62