Veterans’ Association

Seniority List of C&NW Old Timers

Members who started working for the

C&NW Ry. from 1933 to 1995 by year of starting date.

1950 through 1955

|1933-1945| |1946-1949| |1956-1966| |1967-1975| |1976-Forward|

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1950

Akerboom, Hendrick H. Green Bay, WI Switchman (1950-1991)

Arakelian, Michael Estero, FL Engineer (1950-1988)

Bass, Charles A. Johnson Creek, WI Brakeman (1950-1961)

Bloomstand, Wendell D. Ellsworth, WI Conductor (1950-1989)

Bosar, Earl N. Green Bay, WI Car Clerk (1950-1985)

Botsios, Sam L. Waukegan, IL Yardmaster (1950-1991)

Denzin, Edgar W. West Bend, WI Telegrapher/Clerk (1950-1965)

Fogarett, Ronald M. Peoria, AZ FDP Manager (1950-1986)

Hansler, Lawrence H. Naperville, IL Engineer (1950-1990)

Hebior, John P. Kenosha, WI Agent (1950-1993)

Hessil, Herb Green Bay, WI Engineer (1950-1986)

Kramer, Justin W. Madison, WI Engineer (1950-1986)

Lange, Arnold A. Niles, IL IBM Tab Operations (1950-1954)

Meetz, Harvey M. Green Bay, WI Switchman (1950-1985)

Noel, Donald T. Marinette, WI Conductor (1950-1990)

Olesen, Gerald F. Spring Hill, FL Conductor (1950-1996)

Perronne, Ivan W. Friendship, WI Engineer (1950-1988)

Radl, Harold W. Wyeville, WI Signal Maintainer (1950-1994)

Richart, Joseph L. Harvard, IL Conductor (1950-1991)

Rivard, Edward F. Hartford, WI Manager – Administration (1950-1988)

Sachek Jerry Elk Grove Village, IL Gen’l. Supvr. Car Maint. (1950-1988)

Snodgrass, Robert P. Sun City, AZ Engineer (1950-1974)

Stenberg, Leonard J. Bark River, MI Engineer (1950-1985)

Thelaner, David A. Hemet, CA AVP - Systems Information (1950-1990)

Uher, Donald G. Green Bay, WI Agent (1950-1986)

Van Haren, Duane. Middleton, WI Switchman (1950-1991)

Wagener, Charles V Fort Myers, FL Conductor (1950-1993)

Wilder, N. Budd Mt. Prospect, IL Agent/Telegrapher (1950-1967)

1951

Ames, Caroll D. Green Bay, WI Regional Sales Manager (1951-1986)

Drath, Edwin H. Sobieski, WI Conductor (1951-1989)

Garrigan, Ronald B. Peshtigo, WI Chief Clerk/Cashier (1951-1986)

Guhr, Robert C. Rolling Meadows, IL Engine Watchman (1951-1957)

Hanson, George R. Michigan City, IN AVP - Staff (1951-1989)

Hinrichs, Albert J. Freemont, WI Engineer (1951-1986)

Keil, Paul E. Norridge, IL Supervisor Accountant (1951-1991)

Kettner, Jerold C. Milwaukee, WI Yard Conductor (1951-1989)

Mock, Robert W. Clear Lake, IA Mgr. - Communication Fac. (1951-1994)

Nelson, Robert B. Lombard, IL Asst. Supt. - Car Services (1951-1989)

O’Conner, John M. Chicago, IL Senior Systems Analyst (1951-1989)

Riese, Fritz G. Friendship, WI Engineer (1951-1985)

Seppa, Duane L. Green Bay, WI Train Dispatcher (1951-1993)

Tisdale, Ted. Carterville, IL Agent (1951-1994)

West, Fred L. Elcho, WI Lineman (1951-1980)

Wood, Robert Geneva, IL Traveling Mech. – B&B (1951-1995)

1952

Bouche, Clifford Green Bay, WI Switchman (1952-1984)

Breyer, Virginia Lake Zurich, IL Control Clerk (1952-1986)

Digby, Willafried U. Burlington, WI Supervisor Switching (1952-1998)

Dotson, Merry Lou Melrose Park, IL Clerk (1952-1995)

Foreman, Edward L. Lombard, IL Director - Crew Mgt. Control (1952-1990)

Gilmore, Thomas J. Missouri Valley, IA Engineer (1952-1996)

Heidenrich, Albert Iron Mountain, MI Engineer (1952-1989)

Heiserman, Bernard Mountain Home, AR AVP – Engineering (1952-1986)

Joseph, Gene R. Aurora, IL Engineer (1952-1964)

Keach, Gordon E. Clyman WI Track Foreman (1952-1996)

Labarre, Donald D. Fort Myers, FL Trainmaster (1952-1993)

McDonough, R.P. Menomonee Falls, WI ADM - Transportation (1952-1985)

Miehsner, Harry F. Manitowoc, WI Switchman (1952-1987)

Nitzschke, Raymond New Port Richey, FL B&B Supervisor (1952-1988)

Piontek, Richard J. Green Bay, WI Engineer (1952-1991)

Riegert, Arthur Crivitz, WI Engineer (1952-1990)

Rochon, Claude E. Bella Vista, AR Conductor (1952-1991)

Sinur, James G. Land-O Lakes, WI Engineer (1952-1989)

Van Pelt, Dale A. Pueblo, CO Signal/Engineer (1952-1994)

Wert, Degrevena S. Sedona, AZ Clerk (1952-1984)

West, James L. Jefferson, WI Chief Clerk (1952-1996)

Zurn, Arthur L. Mason City, IA Engineer (1952-1991)

1953

Anderson, Jerome D. Green Bay, WI Agent/Telegrapher (1953-1992)

Carney, James M. Rolling Meadows, IL Division Manager (1953-1995)

Gessner, Wayne A. Janesville, WI Engineer (1953-1997)

Hansberry, James M. Sun Prairie, WI Engineer (1953-1994)

Jensen, Kenneth H. Wisconsin Rapids, WI Signal Maintainer (1953-1992)

Kalinsky, Donald Norridge, IL Office Services (1953-1996)

Kinney, Michael J. Belvidere IL Conductor (1953-1999)

Mattana, Mary Rose Clearwater, FL Steno Clerk (1953-1978)

Mielke, Boyd J. Madison, WI Switchman (1953-1993)

Nelson, Lawrence K. Pleasant Prairie, WI Engineer (1953-1991)

Nowotny, Thomas Wells, MI Lead Cost Clerk (1953-2000)

O’Conner, Violet Chicago, IL Clerk (1953-1993)

Oeltjen, Arlys J. Fremont, NE Clerk (1953-1987)

Ringsred, Thomas B. Green Bay, WI District Sales Manager (1953-1985)

Robb, Myron C. Milwaukee, WI Customer Service Rep. (1953-1995)

Sharp, Euhla M. Wilmette, IL Division Clerk (1953-1990)

Springer, Mildred D. Chicago, IL Freight Division Accounting (1953-1985)

Wietecha, Stan Wooddale, IL Chief Clerk (1953-1983)

Yoder, Bill L. Lake Havasu City, AZ Mgr Budget & Accounts (1953-1978)

Ziebell, James Highland, IN Clerk (1953-1999)

1954

Allen, Norman H. Adams, WI Conductor (1954-1979)

Alm, Wallace E. Clinton, IA Conductor (1954-1989)

Buren, John B. Britt, IA Foreman (1954-1998)

Dunham, Patricia Wheeling, IL Supervisor Accounting (1954-1989)

Eisenhardt, Richard A. Chicago, IL Clerk – Passgr. Accounting (1954-1997)

Ewert, Rod Suamico, WI Train Dispatcher (1954-1988)

Garland, Marvin J. Milwaukee, WI Clerk (1954-1997)

Gross, Edward L. Butler, WI Carman (1954-1994)

Koehn, Truman L. Green Bay, WI Engineer (1954-1998)

Strong, Edwin Jr. Fremont, NE Engineer (1954-1991)

Vanderleest, Lawrence Algonquin, IL Mgr. - Engineering Services (1954-1991)

Von Lanyi, Alvin L. Schaumberg, IL Claim Investigator (1954-1995)

Weart, Charles V. Goodyear, AZ Eng. Watchman & Brakeman (1954-1958)

Wilson, John W. Pleasant Prairie, WI Payroll Accountant (1954-1996)

1955

Abfall, Donald E. Sr. Adams, WI FBX Switchman (1955-1990)

Balfanz, Robert F. Green Bay, WI Switchman (1955-1988)

Balko, Otto E. Greendale, WI Switchman (1955-1985)

Braaten, Caryl E. Menomonee Falls, WI Trainmaster (1955-1989)

Brookins, Carol Clear Lake, IA Chief Clerk (1955-1976)

Brookins, Robert D. Clear Lake, IA Equip Supervisor (1955-1985)

Davis, Joe Friendship, WI Signalman (1955-1990)

Gorr, Douglas D. Mountain, WI Switchman (1955-1991)

Kaiser, James R. Milwaukee, WI Agent (1955-1998)

Kaminski, John B. Milwaukee, WI Engineer (1955-1992)

King, Fred D. Arlington Heights, IL Signal Inspector (1955-1986)

Lambrakis, Marie A. Norridge, IL Data Entry Supervisor (1955-1996)

Ludwig, Marvin H. Farmington, NM Engineer (1955-1995)

Lundell, William T. Wauwatosa, WI Conductor (1955-1998)

McLaughlin, Charles W. Auburndale, FL Conductor (1955-1998)

Nockels, Vivian M. Algonquin, IL Freight Accounting (1955-1996)

Nowicki, Robert F. Milwaukee, WI Yardmaster (1955-1993)

O’Neal, Robert E. Kenosha, WI Agent (1955-1986)

Pochocki, Leonard Darien, IL Engineer (1955-1997)

Reichardt, Elton D. Iverness, FL Engineer (1955-1973)

Stiefvater, Dewayne H. West Bend, WI Carman (1955-1998)

Swift, Roger Cary, IL Agent (1955-2000)

Tennant, John D. Green Bay, WI Engineer (1955-1992)

Ulwelling, George F. Sun City, AZ Engineer (1955-1995)

Vaughn, Veronica C. Cicero, IL Tracing Clerk (1955-1987)

Walker, Garvin Tishomingo, MS Conductor (1955-1996)

Willoughby, Gerald Mission Viego, CA Trainmaster (1955-1989)

|1933-1945| |1946-1949| |1956-1966| |1967-1975| |1976-Forward|

Revised: 09/17/09