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.

1956 through 1966

|1933-1945| |1946-1949| |1950-1955| |1967-1975| |1976-Forward|

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1956

Balmer, Merritt O. Mason City, IA Clerk (1956-1996)

Bartley, Ronald D. Wisconsin Rapids, WI Conductor (1956-1990)

Biron, Carl F. Gurnee, IL Sr. Mgr Terminal Operations (1956-1997)

Derocher, Donald J. Kenosha, WI Engineer (1956-1998)

Devroy, Merlin R. Green Bay, WI Switchman (1956-1989)

Evans, Lawrence G. Chicago, IL Manager Vehicle Sys. (1956-1995)

Geldon, John Greenfield, WI Switchman (1956-1985)

Guertler, Frances C. Oak Brook, IL Secretary (1956-1990)

Howard, John E. Jackson, WI Switchman (1956-1991)

Lamal, Richard J. Green Bay, WI Yard Foreman (1956-1991)

Lange, Charles F. Lake Zurich, IL Manager – Billing (1956-1989)

Lavin, Wilma Niles, IL Data Entry Clerk (1956-1961, 1973-1990)

Lesniak, Jerome A. Sebring, FL Trainmaster (1956-1990)

Lindenmuth, Robert M. Elmwood Park, IL Manager of Testing (1956-1994)

Manlick, Donald B. Manitowoc, WI Tel/Switchman (1956-1997)

Moseler, Richard F. Kenosha, WI Ticket Agent (1956-1993)

Russel, Clayton G. Wautoma, WI Assistant Trainmaster (1956-1989)

Thompson, Jerold E. Mitchell, NE Engineer (1956-2000)

Vandenhouten, Ronald F. Manitowoc, WI Engineer (1956-1995)

Walker, Bobby D. Elgin, IL Conductor (1956-1978)

Williams, Clayton E. Adams, WI Conductor (1956-1993)

Yagodinski, Richard Waterford, WI Agent (1956-1998)

1957

Bergholz, Roger K. Muskego, WI Engineer (1957-1998)

Berman, Sy Carpentersville, IL Dir. - Systems & Info. Ser. (1957-1992)

DeSalvo, Bill Cary, IL Gen’l. Mgr. – Damage Prev. (1957-2002)

Everett, Ronald Franklin Park, IL Computer Operator (1957-1996)

Firnbach, Thomas R. Arlington Heights, IL Conductor (1957-1997)

Hester, Tom McHenry, IL Conductor (1957-2000)

Hoesing, Donald Freemont, NE Trainmaster (1957-1994)

Jensen, James N. Mason City, IA Clerk (1957-1992)

Matson, Ray L. Mason City, IA Clerk (1957-1994)

Pierce, Earl C. Mukwonago, WI Trainmaster (1957-2000)

Pitzen, Gerald B. Chicago, IL B&B Supervisor (1957-1978)

Robinson, Lee Mason City, IA Clerk (1957-1995)

Steigerwald, Gerald W. Lombard, IL Senior Systems Analyst (1957-1995)

Thornton, Clyde H. Mason City, IA Mgr. - C.A.C. Labor Rel. (1957-1993)

Vicker, Robert Florence, CO Engineer/Trainer (1957-1988)

Willard, David L. West Chicago, IL AVP – Systems Design/Inst. (1957-1993)

Williams, Donald A. Milwaukee, WI Engineer (1957-1998)

Wilson, Hazelle E. Pleasant Prairie, WI O/C Claim Investigator (1957-1988)

1958

Anderson, William D. Hoffman Estates, IL AVP – Finance (1958-1988)

Behrendt, Paul Lombard, IL Senior Systems Analyst (1958-1990)

Corum, James E. Addison, IL Conductor (1958-1997)

Friese, Walter J. Chicago, IL Accounting Billing Clerk (1958-2002)

Miene, J. A. Villa Park, IL Engineer (1958-2004)

Miller, Robert K. Oak Creek, WI Operations (1958-1987)

Ostlund, Jerry L. St. Louis, MO Various (1958-1999)

Peterson, Clayton C. Chicago, IL Energy Dept. Marketing (1958-1995)

Small, Robert L. Mineola, TX Conductor (1958-1991)

Swenson, Leland R. Genoa City, WI Agent/Operations (1958-2000)

Syring, Leroy D. Green Bay, WI Engineer (1958-1996)

Wilkinson, Richard W. Lombard, IL Train Foreman (1958-2002)

1959

Amundson, Alex L. Bella Vista, AR Chief Train Dispatcher (1959-1997)

Ballin, Robert Northbrook, IL VP – Mat’ls. & Real Estate (1959-1984)

Buckley, John C. DePere, WI Regional Ser. Manager (1959-1986)

Conoscenti, Joseph J. Des Plaines, IL Freight Claims Rep. (1959-1996)

Dehring, Marvin M. Eldorado, WI Lineman /Electrician (1959-1992)

Eischen, Mike Northbrook, IL VP Com. Pt. Accounting (1959-1990)

Fierro, Felix E. Greenfield, WI Supervisor (1959-1995)

Koff, William E. Sr. Eagle River, WI Asst. Manager – Mat’l. Distb. (1959-1985)

Krejcarek, Marvin W. Maribel, WI Clerk CSC Chicago (1959-1995)

Melson, Frank N. Harvard, IL Mechanic in Charge (1959-1995)

Merritt, William E. Davis, IL Dir. – Adm. Services (1959-1988)

Pigott, David J. Sun City West, AZ Conductor (1959-1990)

Pitzen, Don R. Chicago, IL Freight Acctg. Clerk (1959-1965)

Ryan, Richard A. Green Bay, WI Regional Sales Manager (1959-1987)

Selk, Gary B. Eau Claire, WI Engineer (1959-1999)

Spiker, John L. Collinsville, IL Traveling Accountant (1959-2002)

Sunderland, Richard Sebring, FL Conductor (1959-2002)

Weisshappel, Ronald B. Green Bay, WI Equipment Inst. (1959-1996)

1960

Duckett, Ronald D. Stanley, IA Mgr. - Customer Services (1960-1994)

Kidd, Francis A. Pembine, WI Yardmaster (1960-2000)

Lindemann, Walter R. Jr. Kenosha, WI Conductor (1960-2000)

Mallow, Ronald L. Algonquin, IL Director – Tech. Support (1960-1996)

Matson, Dorothy R. Mason City, IA Clerk (1960-1985)

Siegel, Ronald E. Sun City West, AZ Conductor (1960-2002)

Svendsen, David A. Chicago, IL Senior Sys Analyst (1960-1995)

Yanke, James H. Kewaskum, WI Conductor (1960-2002)

1961

Corrigan, Ron J. Mountain Home, AR Dir. Of Administration (1961-1998)

Holmbeck, Keith N. Harvard, IL Agent/Telegrapher (1961- )

Jenks, James Watertown, WI Telegrapher (1961-1995)

Martin, Warren R. Soldiers Grove, WI Conductor (1961-2001)

McGinnis, Cliff W. Fort Atkinson, WI Switchman (1961-1973)

Mrogan, Edward E. Oxford, WI Mgr., Terminal Operations (1961-2001)

Taylor, Vance State Road, NC Conductor (1961-1991)

Vettese, Joseph D. Flippin, AR Engineer (1961-1993)

Wagner, Lee Roy J. West Allis, WI Track Foreman (1961-1995)

Wilson, Dorsey B. Villa Park, IL Conductor (1961-2000)

Xander, David Oregon, WI Conductor (1961-1980)

1962

Dall, Douglas L. St Charles, IL Conductor (1962-2006)

Deberg, R.J. Cumming, GA 1^st Trk. Supvr. - FRA (1962-2005)

Hustad, Rod Hancock, WI Agent (1962-2003)

Lange, Caroline Lake Zurich, IL Administrative Assitant (1962-1984)

Nolan, Joseph L. Harvard, IL Engineer (1962-2002)

Settle, Ronald R. El Paso, TX Director – Labor Relations (1962-1999)

Smeilis, Willis W. Fond du Lac, WI Conductor (1962-2001)

Strasser, Rudolf A. Redding, CA Mgr. – Billing & Analysis (1962-1995)

Vogl, Eddie Chicago, IL Assistant Chief Car Clerk (1962-2002)

1963

Cook, Kenneth E. Plainfield, IL Car Retarder Operations (1963-2002)

Costello, Joseph T. Plymouth, IA Machine Operations (1963-2001)

Hockett, Richard E. Glen Ellyn, IL Industrial Coordinator (1963-1989)

Johnson, Lawery J. The Villages, FL Agent (1963-2003)

Luft, Dennis L. Sioux City, IA Traveling Engr./Trainmaster (1963-2002)

Morris, Q. L. Naples, FL Materials Manager (1963-1986)

Price, Merrill J. Marshalltown, IA Gen’l. Foreman - Mechanical (1963-2001)

Whitsell, Alvin F. Litchfield, IL Clerk (1963-2002)

1964

Bryant, John Hartford, WI Engineer (1964-2002)

Cadell, Frank C. Green Valley, AZ Engineer (1964-2002)

Dobrinska, John A. Omaha, NE Mgr. – Maint. Planning (1964-2003)

Gassner, Stuart Punta Gorda, FL Asst. General Counsel (1964-1995)

Jacobson, Gerald Joliet, IL Heavy Truck Operator (1964-1997)

Petersen, Conrad, Jr. Davie, FL Engineer (1964-1973)

Settipane, Salvatore Chicago, IL Project Manager – Systems (1964-1996)

Zorbas, James G. Elk Grove, IL Conductor (1964-1997)

1965

Ashby, Darrel A. Grinnell, IA Machine Operations (1965- )

Beckley, Joy E. Skokie, IL Control Dept. (1965-2005)

Bogaerts, Charlene Antioch, IL Project Manager (1965-1996)

Doyle, Terry M. Hot Springs, SD Trainmaster/Roadmaster (1965-1991)

Hansen, James L. Ft Myers, FL Conductor (1965-2002)

Hefner, Dolores A. Palatine, IL Percentage Clerk (1965-1991)

Jacobsen, Florence Prophetstown, IL IDP Field Representative (1965-1998)

Jackson, J. Gene Marshalltown, IA Machinist/Foreman (1965-2002)

Jahnke, Robert A. South Barrington, IL Senior VP – Operations (1965-1995)

Koppelman, Diane West Allis, WI Labor Relations (1965-2006)

Llanes, Honesto Streamwood, IL Manager - Metra Accounting (1965- )

Madison, Dennis J. Ballwin, MO Chief Clerk – Rev. Acctg. (1965- )

Mitchell, Jack B. Highland Park, IL Manager – Engr. Acctg. (1965-1995)

Peterson, Barbara A. Chicago, IL Word Processing Supervisor (1965-1995)

Prentice, Doyle D. Green Bay, WI Material Clerk (1965-1995)

Resch, Thomas L. Geneva, IL Supt. – West Chicago (1965-2003)

Roels, Bill Chicago, IL Chief Clerk (1965- )

Scott, Roland Orfordville, WI Switchman (1965-2001)

Wanic, William R. Lombard, IL Asst. Term. Mgr. – Global 2 (1965-1997)

Wilson, Glen K. Waupun, WI Trainmaster (1965-1987)

Young, Carey. Kansas City, MO Material Handler (1965-2006)

1966

Allman, William P. Columbus, OH AVP – Staff Services (1966-2002)

Andreska, Robert S. South Milwaukee, WI Signalman (1966- )

Barden, Daniel H. Niles, IL & Ft. Myers, FL Conductor (1966-2004)

Carroll, George Winfield, IL Treasurer (1966-1995)

Cutrera, Judy West Chicago, IL Steno Clerk (1966-2006)

Doyle, Pat J. Torrington, WY Engineer (1966-2001)

Grunwald, Clarence R. Lake Mills, WI Foreman - Machine Opr. (1966-2002)

Henry, Edward W. Sr. Marshalltown, IA Roadmaster (1966-2001)

Jason, Clarence F. Elmhurst, IL Conductor (1966-2008)

Kornburger, Ralph W. Jr. Menomonee Falls, WI Engineer (1966-2002)

Luebke, Keith Wisconsin Rapids, WI Engineer (1966-2000)

Lukanitsch, Mary Lake Forest, IL Senior Computer Analyst (1966-1976)

Penge, Clarence F. Jr. Waukesha, WI Engineer (1966- )

Reed, Alan S. Nokomis, FL Agent (1966- LA)

Sandmire, C. L. St Francis, WI Switchman (1966-2000)

Weinbrenner, Francis J. Greenfield, WI Conductor (1966-1997)

Zietlow, Richard A. Friendship, WI Conductor (1966- )

|1933-1945| |1946-1949| |1950-1955| |1967-1975| |1976-Forward|

Revised 12/18/09