Bernie Korth

Profile Updated: September 17, 2018
Bernie Korth
Residing In: Spokane, WA USA
Spouse/Partner - wedding date: Kathy Stocki who I met while attending Easter Michigan University; married June 1967
Occupation: Retired International Sales and Marketing Executiv
Children: Tamara, born June, 1973; Erika, born May 1981
Military Service: US Navy; US Navy Reserve  
Yes! Attending Reunion
What year did you graduate from Mackenzie?

1959

Comments:

Moved to Spokane, WA in 1971 from San Diego, CA; Retired from the Navy in 2001 with 32 years combined active and reserve service with the rank of Commander, Supply Corps. Retired from civilian position as Worldwide Sales Manager at Output Technology in March, 2002.
School Story:

Entered Mackenzie HS as a sophomore following one year at Salesian (Catholic) High School. Studied an Engineering Prep program but never made Honor Roll. I was fairly low-profile at Mackenzie spending too many nights cruising on Woodward Avenue and James Cousins Highway in my yellow '52 Plymouth Cranbrook convertible. I spent some time with the Stage Club, but apparently not long enough to be included in the photo in the yearbook. I do remember the driver training course at Mackenzie where I took lessons in summer school prior to hitting the streets.
About my career:

Career in International Sales until retirement in 2002; lived in Ireland from 1985 to 1987 and in England 1996 to 1997.

Mackenzie Memories:

Senior trip to Mackinac Island; duties as member of stage crew; commuting in my first car, a 1952 yellow Plymouth Cranbrook convertible.

Education after Mackenzie:

Lawrence Tech 1959 to 1960; Eastern Michigan University 1964 to 1970 BBA (68) MBA (70); US Navy Supply Corps School 1981 to 1982.

What Elementary School did you go to?:

St. Brigids

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Richard, I plan to go to the "After 59" luncheon later this month. Will you be there?

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Pamela was my date for the senior prom.  May she rest in peace!

 

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"Fair winds and following seas" shipmate!

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Hi Doug! Remember riding to Mackenzie in my 1951 yellow Plymouth Cranbrook convertible? I am still living in Spokane, WA. Was in Michigan last month for four days. I don't know if you remember my sister Mary Ann. She passed away in March from pancreatic cancer. She had moved to Spokane in the 80's. Hope you are well.

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Chief Vaughn, Very sorry to hear abut your wife. My wife is suffering from Dementia and I am her caregiver. We have been married 53+ years and we are losing her slowly. I am a 1959 grad and also a Navy retiree. Initiated in 1980 as an SKC. Later commissioned as an LDO Supply Corps officer. I will say a prayer for your wife and also for you as you deal with her loss. Take care, shipmate!

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