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2019-2020 Honorees SCHOOL Retiree Years of Service Retiree Years of Service DISTRICT Honnie Ammann 19 JoAnne Larson 26.5 OF Mary Belz 29.5 Peter Marco 13 Anita Bennett 23 Steve Marson 28 Carrie Bergum 35 Richard Pedretti 25 HOLMEN Steve Blank 34 Karen Rooney 37 Jeanne Candell 19 Sherry Saccoia 14.5 Laurie Gappa 32 Chris Sepich 30 Deborah Giesler 33 Pam Siegert 31 Nancy Gillmore 13 Debra Sinclair 25 Retiree Wendy Grace 14 Peggy Smith 25 Recognition Dana Gullicksrud 13 June Strand 13 Roger King 36.5 Don Taylor 15 Karen Kuhlmann 35 Dr. Patrice Gilbertson-Tronstad 31 Mary Lang 20 Marilyn Webster 17

HONNIE In her 19 years with the School District of Holmen, Honnie has AMMANN served students as an educational assistant at Viking and Prairie View, and even one month at Evergreen Elementary. Outside of school, Honnie sings in her church’s choir and most recently has kept busy making masks to donate. Honnie’s favorite memories of her time in Holmen schools include all the hugs and smiles. Honnie and her husband have been married for 47 years! The two have three sons and two daughters, each of whom graduated from Holmen High School. In addition, Honnie has two granddaughters and two grandsons. In retirement, Honnie will continue sewing, doing craft shows, 19 Years of Service going to garage sales, traveling, and visiting her grandchildren. She adds, “There’s not enough time in the day now that I am retired!” Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.

MARY For more than thirty years, Mary Belz has helped fuel BELZ students’ learning in Evergreen Elementary as a cook. Over the years, that is nearly two million meals that Mary has served! Mary’s fondest memories from her time in the School District of Holmen include getting to know all the kids she served at lunch. Mary and her husband Leo will be married for 40 years in June. The couple has two sons, both of whom are Holmen graduates. Her son Tim is married and has a two year old daughter named Reagan. Sam remains single. 30.5 Years of Service In retirement, Mary plans to travel and spend more time with her granddaughter. Click here to view a message from the Nutrition Services staff . Click here for a video from Evergreen Principal Rachel Fawver.

ANITA Anita has filled many roles in her 23 years with the School District of Holmen. Her most recent role is as the LMC educational assistant at Holmen Middle School. Prior to that, she served at the middle school BENNETT as a 2-hour lunch EA, in the satellite office, and study hall/power hour. In addition, Anita has been an EA-Special Ed at Viking, as well as serving as an EA at the HHS library and at elementary summer school. Outside of the classroom, Anita has assisted with powerlifting, FCCLA, show choir and drama. When asked her fondest memory of her time in the School District of Holmen, Anita recalled that it was working with Ms. Jackie in the pre-K summer school program and singing with the students during circle time. Anita and her husband Steve have been married for 37 years. The two have three children, Chris, Brandi, and Tom, along with seven grandchildren. Chris and Tom live in Wisconsin while Brandi resides in Oregon. 23 Years of Service Anita’s retirement plans include sewing from home for her business, “What Knot Sewing,” by altering formal wear. She also plans to travel and visit family. Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.

It’s hard to find someone that embodies the Holmen school spirit more than CARRIE Carrie. You can always find her at HHS events, snapping pictures or cheering on the Vikings. During the school day, Carrie taught Spanish for 34 years. For her first year at HHS, she taught both English and Spanish. In BERGUM addition, Carrie has served students as a cheerleading coach, weight room supervisor, National Honor Society advisor, and Diverse Culture Alliance advisor. Carrie stated that there are countless fond memories of her time at HHS. She stated, “The best one is still graduation each year knowing that lots of students going across that stage have been influenced by me and my teaching.” Carrie has two brothers. John is a teacher at G-E-T and is married to Karen. They have two daughters, Elizabeth and Courtney, both Holmen alumni. Carrie’s brother Bob and his wife live in Arcadia. They have a son, Dane, and a daughter, Alexis. All graduates of Arcadia High School. Carrie also has two dogs, Angel and Mia. 35 Years of Service Carrie will continue her photography in retirement, as well as her involvement with social justice groups and working with the White Privilege Symposium. Also, she has a list of places she would like to travel when she isn’t subbing at the high school. She added, “someone has to keep an eye on Mr. Sackett .” Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.

STEVE Steve has taught at Holmen Middle School for 34 years with 32 of those years teaching 6 th grade. Steve has been involved in the HHS basketball BLANK program for as many years as he has been teaching in Holmen. He served 10 years as an assistant coach to Gary Johnson before becoming the Head Coach for the Vikings, a role he filled for 24 years. Steve assisted the HHS football program as an offensive coordinator from 2002- 2008 and worked with the HMS football program for many years, as well. Steve’s fondest memories are “the awesome students I have taught and coached, and the many friendships I have made with the staff, along with parents of the students and athletes.” Steve’s wife, Penny, is an art teacher at Mauston High School. His oldest daughter Mandy lives in Santa Rosa, Florida with her husband Justin and their children Eli, Eloise, and Isaiah. His son Marques lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota with his wife Maggie and children, Grey and Sloane. Steve and Penny’s youngest daughter, Kelly, lives in La Crosse 34 Years of Service and is an HR representative in Winona. Steve does not yet have any plans for retirement. Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.

JEANNE Jeanne has served the School District of Holmen as both an Educational Assistant – Special Education and a van driver. In addition, she has chaperoned CANDELL numerous school dances. When asked her fondest memory, Jeanne told of the bond she has built with students. She recalled a student once put a large empty box on her desk. He was upset with his teacher/case worker and planned to move out, but he wasn’t leaving Jeanne behind. When the same student finished middle school, he put another box on her desk so that Jeanne could move with him to high school. While the student was not happy with the fact Jeanne could not move with him, it shows the attachment Jeanne has with students. Jeanne stated, “The students in special education amazed me and also made me happy to be with and watch them learn and grow.” Jeanne lives with Gary and her labs, Deuce and Jett. She is originally from Eau Claire and comes from a family of 7 sons and 2 daughters. Jeanne commented that when her family gathers, there are 72 immediate family members present! 19 Years of Service Jeanne stated she is a homebody so many of her retirement plans include staying home, working on her yard, and completing projects around the house. However, she will take time to visit her family in Eau Claire, spend time outside, and go out on the river with Gary, Deuce, and Jett. Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.

LAURIE GAPPA Laurie Gappa served the School District of Holmen as a custodian for 32 years. While she has held positions at the high school, middle school, Prairie View, and most recently at Sand Lake, she has worked in all District buildings. Laurie has many fond memories of her time in the District, especially of bumping into former School District of Holmen students after they have graduated. Laurie stated she has had many great experiences with staff and students alike. In retirement, Laurie spends time “catching up on projects around the house, being Grammy, hunting, fishing and camping.” Her family includes her husband of 40 years, Ben, who is a District staff member, son Philip, daughter Melissa, and son-in-law Will. In addition, she has two grandsons, Oliver and Trenton. 32 Years of Service Click here to view a message recognizing the retiree.