Osco/Sav-on Alumni Club

So, here we are in St. Charles gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Osco Drug. There were 160 plus attendees eager to reconnect with people they were once glad to retire from. I must say, I was amazed how good everyone looked, for the most part.  Honestly, those in attendance looked wonderful and the personalities that made this company so wonderful were the same.  Dick Cline was definitely the honored guest.  I had only met this gentlemen twice, but I still remember what a positive influence he had.  So many people worked so hard to make this event a success and it was great.  Don Hoscheit looked fantastic and hadn't changed a bit.  Sorry to say that Geri is struggling a bit in the last few days.  I was surprised by a youngest looking man that turned out to be Steve Mannschreck.  I had not talked to anyone that had seen him in some time and I think it is because he is having too much fun on the move.  Some people literally hadn't changed a bit in appearance such as JP Larson, Darryl and Caryn Shatz. It must be those Scandinavian genes.  Wait a minute, Curt Larson is Scandanavian....oh well.  Greg and Sandy Gullickson drove all the way from Aiken and attended in hopes that some people had changed. They will probably go home disappointed.  Dave and Ellen Schoenbeck have been on vacation all summer, but Dave insists he continues to work every week.  Tommy Walter was Tommy Walter.  What a wild man...he is great.  The business meeting was well planned and Gary Hunstiger did a great job headlining and welcoming and recognizing everyone.  There was a raffle, as usual, and Dave Gillis kept getting up to pick up the prizes even though he didn't have the winning ticket....19 years retired and he still has it.

So many great people there you can't do everyone justice, but Paula Ready herded the cats to get a group photo so everyone could attempt to recognize the people...you shouldn't have any problems.  Read the official recap in the fall edition of Connections.

 

Gerry Bay