Michael White

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Class Year: 1964
Residing In: Ferryville, WI USA
Spouse/Partner: Joanne O'Connor White, DHS '66
Occupation: Retired in 2010 as Professor, College of Natural Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, before that Associate Professor Penn State, and before that Assistant Professor Michigan State; Ph. D. Ohio State, MS Univ of Georgia, BS NIU
Children: Laura born 1979, married to Josh Barnes (Bettendorf, IA), have 3 children (Ryan, Emily Jo, and Hailey); More…Colleen born 1980, (Cedarburg, WI), has one daughter,(Alice); Allison born 1983, married to Patrick Higgins (Iraq and Afghanistan--Helicopter Medic, CAT Lab RN at Mayo Rochester MN. also Captain in AF Reserve/flight nurse on C-17), two boys (Jackson and Liam)
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Joanne and I celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary in March 2026. We both retired from teaching in June 2010 and moved to our cabin in the woods of SW Wisconsin overlooking the Mississippi River.

I have taught at Michigan State, Penn State, Memorial University in Newfoundland, the University of Northern Iowa. (Total of 42 years). Joanne taught special ed, raised our three daughters and then taught 2nd grade. We are looking to taking vacations at other times than June/July/August!!

Had a 1949 Dodge Club Coupe (reminiscence of my '49 Dodge Wayfarer in HS) from 1993-2007. Bought 1949 Kaiser Special Memorial Day, 2022. Numerous car show trophies for both. Wish I still had the '49 Dodge Club Coupe, but alas could not find it to repurchase

Joanne and I love the outdoors and nature; we have done extensive camping in US and Canada. Done camping now. Have had trips to Ireland, the Soviet Union, Russia, Poland, Estonia, Scandinavian countries, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Cuba, Antarctica, and Costo Rica.
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I wish I could have communicate with John before he passed.  He was by far my best friend in high school and we had many good times in his 49 plymouth convertible and my 49 dodge wayfayer.  He was often misunderstood, as was I, as a hood and trouble maker.  He was neither.

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As we approach 2026 we are sad at the number of people for the class of 1964 that have left us and hopeful that we can continue to grow and experience life to the fullest. As we approach winter here in Wisconsin we wish all the best to classmates and friends.

Michael and Joanne (O'Conner) White, Ferryville, Wisconsin

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George, I agree! Winger suspended me for 3 days because my 49 Dodge was recognized in White Pines by the Driver education teacher. I would not name the girl that was with me so for skipping one day Winger suspended me for 3 days. Makes you realize how important attendance every day really was!!! Michael White

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