Veterans’ Association of the Chicago & North Western Railway
	Organized December 9, 1924
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.
1966 through 1995
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1966
Andreska, Robert S.		South Milwaukee, WI		Signalman		(1966-2008)
Barden, Daniel H.		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)
Grunewald, Clarence R.		Lake Mills, WI		Foreman - Machine Opr.		(1966-2002)
Henry, Edward W. Sr.		Mt. Ida, AR		Roadmaster		(1966-2001)
Huels, Sandra		Schaumburg, IL		Administrative Assistant		(1966-2008)
Jason, Clarence F.		Elmhurst, IL		Conductor		(1966-2008)
Kornburger, Ralph W., Jr.		Menomonee Falls, WI		Engineer		(1966-2001)
Laber, Karl J.		Chicago, IL		Accounting Supervisor		(1966-1966)
Luebke, Keith		Wisconsin Rapids, WI		Engineer		(1966-2002)
Penge, Clarence F. Jr.		Waukesha, WI		Engineer		(1966-2010)
Reed, Alan S.		Kathleen, GA		Agent		(1966- )
Sandmire, C. L.		St. Francis, WI		Switchman		(1966-2000)
Scott, Donald		Farley, IA		Engineer		(1966-2006)
White, Richard J.		Elmhurst, IL		Ticket Agent		(1966-2010)
Zietlow, Richard A.		Friendship, WI		Conductor		(1966-2008)
1967
Adik, Stephen P.		Valparaiso, IN		Asst. Division. Manager		(1967-1974)
Bernhagen, Richard D.		Madison, WI		Engineer		(1967-1994)
Bockin, Lauren W.		Green Bay, WI		Train Dispatcher		(1967-1988)
Branden, Bruce V.		Hebron, IL		Conductor		(1967- )
Burger, Chris J.		Russiaville, IN		Supt. of Transp. & G.M.		(1967-1989)
Cirignani, Nick J.		Cicero, IL		Director of Purchasing		(1967- ? )
Evert, Ed		Geneva, IL		Sales		(1967-1989)
Ferguson, Jeffery R.		North Lake, IL		Agent		(1967- )
Frayn, George R.		Northbrook, IL		Director – Material		(1967-1985)
Gilmore, Cliff		Galena, IL		Engineer		(1967-2004)
Gluff, Ronald W., Sr.		Schaumberg, IL		Engineer		(1967-2005)
Hallgren, Jim		Park Ridge, IL		Fuel & Material Accounting		(1967-1995)
Klingbeil, Gerald W.		Chicago, IL		Car Foreman		(1967-2003)
Knutson, Ken		Rock Falls, IL		Mgr. - Track Maintenance		(1967-2000)
Krzyzaniak, Edward W.		Alsip, IL		Project Manager		(1967-1999)
Langendorf, James M.		Poplar Grove, IL		Computer Room Supervisor		(1967-2002)
Lasecki, Mathew M.		Mountain, WI		Mechanic-in-Charge		(1967-1998)
Lisiecki, James J.		Council Bluffs, IA		Conductor		(1967-2003)
McMillian, Richard W.		Beaver Dam, WI		B&B Mechanical Operations		(1967-1998)
Pettigrew, Norman K.		Lindenhurst, IL		Conductor		(1967- )
Plebanek, John F.		Omaha, NE		Computer Operations		(1967-2010)
Schroeder, Doug		DePere, WI		Clerk		(1967-2003)
Staffaroni, Roger		West Bend, WI		Conductor		(1967-1984)
Steele, Richard		St Charles, MO		Customer Service Rep.		(1967-2007)
Stern, Frank I.		Highland Park, IL		Dir. – Staff Services		(1967-1973)
Sylvester, Daniel M.		Waukegan, IL		Conductor		(1967-2004)
Wilson, Woodrow V.		Stockton, IL		Engineer		(1967-2004)
1968
Butler, John M.		Arlington Heights, IL		Senior VP Acctg./Finance		(1968-1989)
Cernekee, Tom		Manchester, MO		Rate & Yard Clerk		(1968-2010)
Devroy, Richard		Glendale, AZ		Clerk		(1968-2010)
Duffy, Richard		Boone, IA		Conductor		(1968-2005)
Freisinger, Steven		Island Lake, IL		Manager – I/O Controls		(1968-1996)
Gustavson, Steve P.		Chicago, IL		Budget Mgr.- Motive Power		(1968-1994)
Holmes, Dennis E.		Luverne, IA		Ex.Bd. Agt./Teleg-Clerk		(1968-1981)
Homolka, Carl		Bolingbrook, IL		Senior Systems Analyst		(1968-2001)
Huels, Jerome		Schaumburg, IL		Acctg.- ACE, Car & Tax		(1968-1995)
James, Leonard		Chicago, IL		Crew Caller		(1968-2003)
Lombard, Jim		Hartford, WI		Chief Rate Clerk		(1968-1987)
Melichar, Russell J.		East Troy, WI		Signal Maintainer		(1968-2009)
Moravetz, Russell D.		Boone, IA		Conductor		(1968- )
Nowak, Leo		Plover, WI		Train Dispatcher		(1968-2010)
Nuthals, Timothy J.		Green Bay, WI		Carman		(1968-2003)
Roberts, David L.		Oxford, WI		Engineer		(1968- )
Smith, Allie W.		Chicago, IL		Sr. Administrative Asst.		(1968-2002)
Stowe, Dennis L.		Carlisle, IA		Assistant Chief Dispatcher		(1968-1995)
1969
Biebel, Teresa I.		Mount Joliet, TN		Manager – I/O Control		(1969-1982)
Deneen, Tim S.		Evansville, WI		Engineer		(1969- )
Dexter, Roger		Melrose Park, IL		Engineer			(1969- )
Ehlers, Jo A.		Waukesha, WI		CSC Representative			(1969- )
Gamboa, Carlos		Chicago, IL		Director - Purchasing			(1969-2006)
Goodman, Dean G.		Iron River, MI		Engineer			(1969-2003)
Gozdecki, Richard J.		McHenry, IL		Clerk			(1969- )
Groner, Jerald B.		Long Grove, IL		AVP - Marketing Planning			(1969-2003)
James, Antoinette R.		Chicago, IL		Clerk			(1969-2008)
Koszuta, Douglas		Nekoosa, WI		Conductor			(1969-1991)
Long, George K.		Sedalia, MO		Engineer			(1969-2001)
Miller, Rosemarie		Addison, IL		Collections			(1969-1997)
Otter, William R. Jr.		Geneva, IL		AVP & Division Manager			(1969-1992)
Plazzotta, Ronald A.		West Allis, WI		Ass’t. Mgr. – Oper. Control			(1969-1989)
Raggs, Floyd D.		Chicago, IL		Conductor			(1969- )
Ridder, Ludwig W.		Oconomowoc, WI		Operator/Speciat Agent			(1969-1972)
Rowe, William B. Jr.		Lake Geneva, WI		Sr. Mgr.– Oper. Practices			(1969-2007)
Schmidt, Dennis E.		Green Bay, WI		Customer Service Rep.			(1969-1988)
Schmidt, Peter E.		Niles, IL		Computer Project Manager			(1969-1989)
Sorensen, Greg F.		Friendship, WI		Engineer			(1969-2006)
Stiefvater, Arnold J. Jr.		Wauwatosa, WI		Car Foreman			(1969-2005)
Ward, Walter		Plymouth, IA		Clerk			(1969-1985)
Wejman, Zigmund		Franklin Park, IL		Billing Clerk			(1969- )
Wismeth, Bill		Port Charlotte, FL		Engineer			(1969-2007}
1970
Berg, Carl		River Grove, IL		Office Manager			(1970- )
Bjork, Kay		Des Plaines, IL		Manager - Station Agents			(1970-2007)
Blazek, Paul		Chicago, IL		Clerk			(1970-2007)
Bonogofsky, Darwin		South Beloit, IL		Dir. – Revenue Accounting			(1970-1995)
Dedman, Rudy D.		Streamwood, IL		Engineer			(1970- )
Dolton, Larry S.		Fulton, IL		Engineer			(1970-2010)
Enos. Kent E.		Aurora, IL		Engineer			(1970-2007)
Fergus, Geraldine		Park Ridge, IL		Head Clerk			(1971-2005)
Fuhrer, Timothy J.		Kenosha, WI		Conductor			(1970-1990)
Harrison, Richard B.		Fremont, NE		Traveling Engr./Trainmaster			(1970-2009)
Keen, Ed		Bartlett, IL		Yardman			(1970-1990)
Kipke, Roy H.		Green Bay, WI		Chief Services Clerk			(1970-1989)
Kontos, Robert C.		Hartford, WI		CSC Clerk			(1970-2000)
Krawczyk, Gene		Hoffman Estates, IL		Auditor			(1970-1989)
Laukaitis, Victor J.		Lisle, IL		ARSA Foreman			(1970-2008)
Lontkowski, Theodore P.		The Woodlands, TX		Train Dispatcher			(1970-2002)
Lopez, Pablo		Messenger		Carol Stream, IL			(1970-1993)
Monnich, Diane		Chicago, IL		Headquarters			(1970-1995)
O’Kane, Timothy G.		Omaha, NE		Manager – Car Distribution			(1970- )
Rutkoski, Millard G.		Clerk		Palatine, IL			(1970-2000)
Vecci, Ralph		Computer Operator		Cayce, SC			(1970-1983)
Ward, Mickey		Mechanic-in-Charge		Sun Prairie, WI			(1971- )
Wells, David J.		Pleasant Prairie, WI		Conductor			(1970- )
1971
Alba, Cesar M.		St. Louis, MO		Customer Service Rep.			(1971-2002)
Franzen, Bob		Park Ridge, IL		Revenue Acctg. Associate			(1971-2009)
Fruend, Douglas		Winchester, TN		Conductor			(1971-2008)
Gransalke, Daniel		Denmark, WI		Mechanic in Charge			(1971-2002)
Hauser, Rex L.		Geneva, IL		Engineer			(1971- )
Holt, Thomas E.		LaGrange, IL		Clerk & Carman			(1971- )
Jones, Merdonne		Chicago, IL		Customer Service Rep.			(1971-2001)
Judge, Thomas		Chicago, IL		Manager – Public Affairs			(1971-1982)
Kennedy, Richard		Collinsville, IL		Switching Supervisor			(1971-2006)
Krejcarek, Donald E.		Denmark, WI		Conductor			(1971- )
Larson, Greg		Arlington Heights, IL		Supt. of Transportation			(1971- ? )
McIlrath, Richard		Goldfield, Iowa		Machine Operator			(1971- )
Murphy, Shirley A.		Streamwood, IL		Freight Rate Supervisor			(1971-1989)
Popanz, Howard		Evansville, WI		Yard Clerk			(1971-1995)
Sandowski, Richard W.		Glen Ellyn, IL		Trainman			(1971-2001)
Schingin, Wayne A.		No. Fond du Lac, WI		Conductor			(1971- )
Schmidt, Curtis H.		New Berlin, WI		Ticket Agent			(1971-2011)
Schoettel, John J.		Waukesha, WI		Conductor			(1971- )
Shaver, Carl W.		Lombard, IL		Car Retarder Operations			(1971- )
TeLindert III, Kenton V. (Red)		Waukegan, IL		MIC - Extra Board			(1971-2012
Veccie, Ralph		Cayce, SC		Computer Operator			(1971-1983)
Weidmann, Thomas		Schaumburg, IL		Elec. Foreman Manager			(1971-1995)
1972
Bellman, Lee D.		Schaumburg, IL		Customer Service Rep.			(1972-2008)
Buonanoma, James P.		Villa Park, IL		Wheel Truck - Proviso			(1972-2007)
Chavez, Sandra		Algonquin, IL		Property Accounting			(1972-1985)
Cotugno, William A.		Woodstock, IL		Director – Credit			(1972-1995)
Dalton, Thomas E.		Madison, WI		Conductor			(1972- )
Flynn, Mary T.		McHenry, IL		Manager - Passenger Acctg.			(1972-2009)
Gavin, John F.		Sussex, WI		Carman			(1972-2007)
Halley, Ernest		Palatine, IL		Manager - Fire Protection			(1972-1989)
Hart, Donald E.		Arlington Heights, IL		Engineer			(1972-2000)
Hilson, Bobby N.		Adams, WI		Conductor			(1972- )
Kovac, Paul S.		West Dundee, IL		Conductor			(1972- )
Ledvina, Mark J.		New Berlin, WI		Engineer			(1972- )
LeVan, Alan J.		Geneva, IL		Engineer			(1972- )
Lewin, Evemarie L.		Hudson, FL		Rater & Biller			(1972-1989)
McNamara, Patrick J.		Villa Park, IL		Brakeman			(1972- )
Mosoff, Ronald		Buffalo Grove, IL		Mgr. - Equipment Acctg.			(1972-1997)
Pierce, Carl		Kenosha, WI		Conductor			(1972-1983)
Rosemann, William E.		Dixon, IL		Yard Foreman			(1972-2005)
Schacht, Jed A.		Green Bay, WI		Extra Board Clerk			(1972-1987)
Schwengel, David		West Bend, WI		Section Laborer			(1972-1972)
Siegler, Steve		St. Paul, MN		Train Dispatcher			(1972-1986)
Thatcher, David		Omaha, NE		Sales Administration			(1972- )
Zermeno, Angel V.		LaGrange, IL		Customer Service			(1972-1995)
1973
Abbott, Kim.		Clinton, IA		Conductor			(1973-1990)
Brown, Oren		Oskosh, WI		Machine Operator			(1973-2011)
Campbell, William B.		Mason City, IA		Mechanical			(1973- )
Cira, Gary		Yardmaster		Sussex, WI			(1973 - )
Davenport, Thomas		Eau Claire, WI		Conductor			(1973-2008)
Fried, Robert S.		Exton, PA		Industrial Engineer			(1973-1977)
Gilcrist, W. Tom		Chicago, IL		Conductor			(1973- )
Gladych, Charmaine P.		Chicago, IL		Staff Asst. - AVP of Oper.			(1973-1990)
Krivak, Larry		Elk Grove Village, IL		Computer Systems Analyst			(1973-1995)
Kuczkowski, Michael		Palatine, IL		Electrical Supervisor			(1973- )
Mielke, Kenneth B.		Madison, WI		Machine Operator			(1973- )
Millerschoen, Brian		Sussex, WI		Signalman			(1973- )
Mundth, Donald G.		Mineral Point, WI		Inspector of Police			(1973-1993)
Olson, Duane D.		Shawano, WI		B&B Supervisor			(1973-1986)
Petras, Anna		River Grove, IL		Clerk			(1973- )
Petras, Robert A.		River Grove, IL		Machinest / Foreman			(1973-2006)
Piekarski, Paul S.		Downers Grove, IL		Engineer			(1973- )
Smith, Robert C.		Broadhead, WI		Carman			(1973-1996)
Stewart, Robert		Menominee Falls, WI		Clerk			(1973-1998)
Welander, Darrell W.		Fremont, NE		Conductor			(1973- )
1974
Austin, Dennis		Crystal Lake, IL		Engineer/Conductor			(1974- )
Broderick, Michael		Elk Grove Village, IL		Carman/Welder			(1974- )
Clarke, Craig C.		Hot Springs, SD		Roadmaster			(1974-2005)
Eldridge, Daniel J.		Waukesha, WI		Extra Board Clerk			(1974- )
Fuller, Lonnie D.		Nekoosa, WI		Conductor			(1974-2004)
Howell, Gary B.		Johnston City, IL		Dispatcher			(1974-2001)
Jasinski, Jack J.		Necedah, WI		Conductor			(1974- )
Jumbeck, Bob		Waukesha, WI		Dir - Intermodel & Auto Opr.			(1974- )
Kerbs, Glenn J.		Tyler Hill, PA		Vice President – WCTC			(1974-1987)
Kramer, Margaret A.		Rapid City, MI		Agent			(1974-2005)
Lange, Kathy		Schaumberg, IL		Ticket Agent			(1974- )
Maxson, Douglas D.		Goldfield, IA		ADM – Safety & Human Res.			(1974-2011)
McElderry, Gary A		Gladstone, MO		Engineer of Track - Boone			(1974- )
McEleny, James A.		Export, PA		VP - Quality Improvements			(1974-1995)
McElroy, Vern R.		Poplar Grove, IL		Conductor			(1974- )
Muhr, Mark R.		Arlington Heights, IL		Mgr. - Operations Practices			(1974-2007)
Nobile, Frank J		West Bend, WI		Signal Maintainer			(1974- )
Parsons, Ronald E.		Bloomingdale, IL		Conductor			(1974- )
Patt, Russell W.		Bartlett, IL		Supt. – Motive Power			(1974-2001)
Patzkowsky, Richard		Friendship, WI		Telegrapher/Clerk			(1974-1992)
Peck, Dorothy L.		Chicago, IL		Lt. of Police			(1974- )
Regner, William		Muskego, WI		Signal Inspector			(1974- )
Swedberg, Carl		Marion, IA		Manager - Track Maint.			(1974-2006)
Ulrich, John M.		Downers Grove, IL		Engineer			(1974- )
Weber, John A.		Palatine, IL		Conductor			(1974- )
1975
Fahney, Larry		Jefferson, WI		Machine Operations			(1975- )
Kachnowski, Bud		Sussex, WI		Signalman			(1975- )
Keen, Nancy		Bartlett, IL		Super. - Crew Mgt. Control			(1975-1983)
Phillips, Jeffery M.		Greenfield, WI		Equipment Installer			(1975- )
1976
Callahan, Terry		O’Fallon, IL		Asst. Manager			(1976-2009)
Carlson, John		Chicago, IL		Systems Programmer			(1976-1995)
Cramer, Gerald T.		Barrington, IL		Engineer			(1976- )
DiPrima, Lawrence		Mc Henry, IL		Mechanic			(1976- )
Fawkes, Paul L.		Lombard, IL		Engine Electrician			(1976-2007)
Fisher, Robert L.		Carol Stream, IL		Conductor			(1976- )
Foreman, Donell		Lombard, IL		Adm. Asst. - AVP System			(1976-1995)
Frankowiak, S. J.		Riverside, IL		Engineer			(1976- )
Heimerl, Robert		Brantwood, WI		Roadway Equip. – Mech.			(1976-2007)
Hermanson, Ray		Des Plaines, IL		Engineer			(1976- )
Jacobson, Kirk M.		Chicago, IL		Mgr. - Damage Prevention			(1976- )
Tagatz, Paul R.		Crystal Lake, IL		Engineer			(1976- )
Wagner, Terrance E.		Friendship, WI		Roadmaster			(1976-2006)
Wilson, Louis S.		Taylor, WI		Signal Maintainer			(1976- )
Yannoti, Arthur P.		Queensbury, NY		Senior Designer			(1976-1983)
1977
DiPrima, Marilyn		Niles, IL		Ticket Agent			(1977- )
Gozdecki, Beth C.		McHenry, IL		Ramp Foreman			(1977- )
Greene, Linda		Rolling Meadows, IL		Adm. Asst. – Law Dept.			(1977-1995)
Larson, Sandy		Arlington Heights, IL		Mgr. – Equip. Planning Anal.			(1977-1995)
Willems, Betty		Townsend, WI		Extra Board Clerk			(1977-1987)
1978
Alba, Robert J.		Franklin, WI		Conductor			(1978- )
Bass, Joseph		Itasca, IL		Project Mgr. - Systems			(1978-1996)
Boyle-Mangone, Kathleen		Willowbrook, IL		Data Entry Clerk			(1978-1995)
Bryner, Alan		Silver Lake, WI		Trainman			(1978- )
Corcoran, John J.		Franksville, WI		Trainmaster			(1978-2010)
Harring, David P.		Montello, WI		Conductor			(1978- )
Johnson, Walter		Wauconda, IL		Track Supervisor			(1978-2008)
McMillan, Robert J.		Sheboygan Falls, WI		Signal Maintainer			(1978- )
Schulter, Frank		Bartlett, IL		Rate Correspondent			(1978-1995)
Schultz, Pearl		Metropolis, IL		Payroll Clerk			(1978-1987)
Torri, Charles F.		Compton, IL		Systems Analyst			(1978-1996)
1979
Donahue, John J.		Elmhurst, IL		Conductor/Engineer			(1979- )
Duris, Jeffrey		Cudahy, WI		Conductor			(1978- )
Grossman, Richard M.		Barrington, IL		AVP Equipment Dist.			(1979-1995)
Mariani, William		Tinley Park, IL		Project Manager			(1979-2000)
Montgomery, JoAnn		Chicago, IL		Carman & Security Officer			(1979-2008)
Reed, Michael A.		Douglas, WY		Engineer			(1979- )
Skowronski, David		Arlington Heights, IL		Manager – Income Tax			(1979-1988)
Sturtevant, Kay E.		Janesville, WI		Chief Clerk – Transportation			(1979- L/A )
Westby, John		Deerfield, WI		Conductor			(1979- )
1980
Degnitz, David A.		Porterfield, WI		Diesel Machinist			(1980-1989)
Hawley, David		Rochelle, IL		Conductor/Engineer			(1980- )
Nulle, Judy		Bellwood, IL		Secretary			(1980-1995)
Wagner, Richard E.		Crystal Lake, IL		Conductor / Signalman			(1980- )
Whitelaw, Joe		Chicago, IL		Electronic Technician			(1980- )
1981
Buchanan, Brian		Mt. Prospect, IL		Manager – Equipment Mgt.			(1981-1987)
Polsgrove, Mike		Grayslake, IL					(1981-1989)
1986
Cirignani, Lydia		Cicero, IL		Senior Systems Analyst			(1984-1999)
1987
Kleinschmidt, Cheryl L.		Wheaton, IL		Legal Secretary			(1987- )
Liska, Gerald F.		Grafton, WI		Carman			(1987-2007)
1988
Churin, Anna		Oak Park, IL		Senior Systems Analyst			(1988-1995)
DiPaolo, Michael		Harvard, IL		Leverman			(1988- )
1990
Hawley, Ruthann		Rochelle, IL		Conductor/RCO			(1990- )
1992
Johnson, Rich		Worth, IL		Engineer			(1992- )
Schramm, Robert F.		Glenwood, IA		Leverman – Suburban Div.			(1992-2008)
Wynn, Robert J.		Hampshire, IL		Engineer			(1992- )
Widows of Members—Continuing Membership
	Berge, Connie		(Milton)		Northwood, IA
	Bidar, Genevieve		(John W)		LaCrosse, WI
	Chlupach, Carol		(Francis)		Mason City, IA
	Jenner, Patricia		(Richard)		Lake Geneva, WI
	Juve, Marian		(Richard)		Wisconsin Rapids, WI
	Maguire, Armella		(Daniel)		Arlington Heights, IL
	Monson, Jean		(George)		Winthrop Harbor, IL
	Regner, Doris		(Jerome)		Greenfield, WI
	Schlitter, Alice M.		(Edward)		Lombard, IL
	Schultz, Shirley		(Leonard)		Chicago, IL
	Williamson, Eleanor		(Robert C.)		St Petersburg, FL
Honorary Members
	Knutson, Paul		Lodi, WI		Joined 1988
	Marquardt, Ronald		Baraboo, WI		Joined 2006
	Nelson, Dr. Mark A.		Oregon, WI		Joined 1985
	Nelson, Dr. Michael		Oregon, WI		Joined 1985
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