Class celebrates 74th reunion

Pecatonica High School , Class of 1942 celebrated their 74th Class reunion on Wednesday , September 28 at Booty’s in Pecatonica.

Three World War II Veterans were in attendance: Lyle (Boomy) Christien, Rudy Kraut and Warren (Kam) Kammerer.

Missing from the celebration were Frank Johnson who recently went into a care facility and Mary Ritter who lives in state of  Washington.

Mary Ritter and Frank Johnson were toasted and cards were prepared to mail to them in their absence. Out of a class of 36, these are the known survivors all in their 90’s.

Lyle Christien was elected by unanimous vote to plan the time and place for the Pecatonica Class of 1942 75th Class Reunion.

James Kammerer and Warren’s wife, Virginia, were guest and joined in the lively discussion of their school days and World War II experiences.

Lyle (Boomy) Christien, Rudy Kraut and Warren (Kam) Kammerer are seen at their 74th Pecatonica High School class reunion last week.