Classmate Gerald "Gary" Rickel passed Novenber 3, 2017.  Gary married Peggy (Sweigart) in 1967 after spending 4 yrars in the US Navy.  He spent most of his time in Vietnam.  Peggy passed away after they had 2 sons.  He spent 28 years working at Stormont Vail as an electrician.  He is survived by his new love in life, Diane Dukart, in 2008.  In lieu of flowers memeriol contribuions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604