Notes from The Gang” (2011) 09/29/11 This file contains notes and e-mails, which several people have sent to me over the last year. ========================================================= Bad e-mails since last Super Lunch mstoff@all2easy.net Mary Stoffel bobmar@discover-net.net Bob Schmuck lesterjw@means.net Les Wellentin ========================================================= People we lost this year: Obituaries are at the end of this document. Other info may be found throughout these notes: Randall Hansen, Robert Devoy, M. Earl Jensen, Wayne Stenerson, Gary Schumacher, Andrey Sroka, Richard Soiney, John Thielen, Charlie Crichton, “Chevy” F. Krall, Bob Balint, Fritz Volbach, Ray Thul. Many, many comments received about people who passed away. I have included them in the later sections with the obituaries. ========================================================= The following individuals contacted me during the year (Oct 2010), but did not ask to be included in the database or e-mail distribution. So, they are not in the database…. Dave and Trish Patten taters2@mindspring.com DICKSTOLTZ DICKSTOLTZ@aol.com Jim Kreilich j.kreilich@gmail.com ========================================================= September 29, 2011 Pat: Cannot make it. I have billing on the 1st and have to do it all by myself. Other employee is not going to be here. Oh I got married in Bismark, ND on Sept 8th. John (Gobats) ========================================================= September 29, 2011 Pat: Have you heard from Bob Horton? Is his home and family safe? Say hi to some of the friends from our previous life in the computer world at CDC at the lunch. Have fun and enjoy the time with the old timers.

Bob (Hardy) ========================================================= September 29, 2011 I just found this site through linked in. Please add me to your DB & email list Lonn C Haas KRONOS / NOS OS Dev 1974-1977 arden hills lch@citilink.com 651 292 8471 ========================================================= September 29, 2011 Hi I am a former Control Data Australia employee, unfortunately I can’t make the lunch as it is a long way to go! I have a question that is totally unrelated to the luncheon but is something that I have long been curious about: What font was used for the CDC logo? Odd perhaps, but can anyone enlighten me? Thanks and enjoy lunch. Cheers Graham Heath Task Recruitment Unit 59, Level 14, Observatory Tower 166 Wickham Terrace Spring Hill, Q, 4000 Ph: (07) 3007 8200 Mob: 0407 169 377 Fax: (07) 3832 8668 Email: graham@taskgroup.com.au ========================================================= September 27, 2011 Please add me to the distribution list. Jim Dandeneau

14301 Xebec St NE Ham Lake MN 55304 Worked CDC from 1974-2004 Working now for Symantec doing Netbackup Support.. That’s Veritas, an old CDC spin-off. ========================================================= September 21, 2011 We now have Jerry Opland back in the fold. Life is good. ========================================================= September 20, 2011 Hey Pat, I am sorry to say that I cannot join you this year. We have a craft show in Eagle River, WI and will be on the road Friday, the 30th. Thank you for putting on the great show, it is always a good time. Norm (Myhre) ========================================================= September 17, 2011 Please add me to your email list. Doug Hookom dhookom@comcast.net Thanks (Doug) ========================================================= September 16, 2011 Hi guys, I schedule so little these days that I'm always surprised when I run into a conflict... But, I will be visiting "the old folks at home" in Pennsylvania during the last week of September. Can't do much about that schedule... so I'll just say what the Twins say, "Wait 'til next year..." Thanks for the reminder, Dave (States) ========================================================= September 16, 2011 Patrick - I am copying Charles Krabek here. Can you put him on your distribution list please. He is an CDC old timer. krabek@gmail.com Thanks (Charles Zee)

========================================================= September 13, 2011 Pat, I have rotator cuff and carpal tunnel surgery on 09/23/11 on my right arm, so I probably won’t be at the Super Lunch, and will be out of circulation for 6-8 weeks after that. Dave (Yunker) ========================================================= September 6, 2011 My name is Bill Collette, (William C Collette) I worked at CDC from 1963 to 1990. Designed a lot of hardware and software on 3000 and Cybers. Support Analyst world wide on 3300 and wrote parts of the Master OS. Thanks Bill Collette H/W: 651.762.9540 Cell: 651.216.3803 ========================================================= September 5 2011 Pat, Thanks again for keeping me informed about the annual luncheon. We just returned to Sun City after 2 1/2 months on the road, so I won't be attending this year. This summer I got 2 items off my so called "bucket list". We spent time in Colorado to drive to the top of Pike's Peak and drive the TRR in Rocky Mount. Nat'l park. Also went to Milwaukee and Chicago to visit grand-daughters and friends. And this was the year to celebrate my 50th HS reunion in Pelican Rapids, so we spent sometime in MN. I'll be thinking about all of you and it's fun to see the pictures after the occasion has happened. Later! Warren Veazie ========================================================= September 2, 2011 Yep, San Jose it is. Am retired as well, non-voluntarily, like many. Had hoped to work until 70, but the economy being what it is, etc.

Have talked about moving out of CA, but as we still have a kid in college here, are waiting until she is finished to move somewhere else. Probably Washington or Oregon. See you at the lunch. Rich (Otto) ========================================================= September 2, 2011 Hello Pat I have the super lunch on my calendar. A side note, I have changed my address to 10515 Meadow Hill Dr, Port Richey Fl. I am, however, here in White Bear Lake for the summer. Dale McKeen ========================================================= September 2, 2011

Hi Pat

I will be unable to make it this year. I know everyone will have fun. Hopefully I will be able to make the 2012 gathering. All is well here in Florida.

Arnie Winans

========================================================= September 2, 2011 Hello Pat - thanks for including me. Charles Zee (Note: PRJ accidentally dropped Mike from the distribution.) ========================================================= September 2, 2011 Hi Pat- I was getting e-mail for about a year so I don't know what happened. I did work for Engineering Services, both here and in Australia. I worked on the 3000's and the plugs. I also worked for PSD in Waltham and Sales in NY. Thanx. Mike (Bemis) (Note: PRJ accidentally dropped Mike from the distribution.)

========================================================= August 25, 2011 Hi Pat. Peggy and I are doing well. We are still full time RV’ers, but don’t travel as much as we used to. We spend most of our time in either Chico, CA or in Lake Havasu City, AZ (winter). We’ve been in 49 states since we started full timing 9 years ago and still enjoy it a lot. We belong to an RV club in Chico and have a great social life with them. I’d like to make it to the next Super Lunch, but don’t have any travel plans that include MN at this time. Say hi to everyone for me. It’s really great seeing the pictures you put on the web. My problem is I don’t recognize many of the people anymore, so when you can supply names, I really appreciate it. Dick (Cary) ========================================================= July 28, 2011 Yesterday, after a couple of day feeling chest tightness when I was working outside or walking, Sharon and I decided it would be a good time to check out cardiologists here at home. This situation may not wait until we return to Arizona in the fall. So, we went over the Eastside Cardiology center, it is close, about 20 minutes away, to see if we could meet a plumber (cardiologist who does cardiac catherization procedures). They said they could make an appointment for next week, Sharon said, "He's having pain now when he walks." The scheduler said, "Let me go check with Dr. Kim." Dr. Kim said he would work us in. They gave us a stack of forms to fill out, and before we could start, they called us back. Well, to make a longer story short, the doctor asked several questions, and immediately recommended that I check into the hospital for an angiogram. We said OK. Three hours later I was in a CCU room in recovery. Then out of the hospital by 10:00 the next morning and home for a nap in a comfortable chair. So I now have three stents, in the same spot, that are sandwiched in together. This stent is a medicated stent, a different brand than the second medicated stent. We hope this will work and not clog up like the other two. I was unlucky enough to fall in the low 5% chance of this happening. Prior to leaving, we asked for a DVD of the procedure. If you are interested there is a PDF attachment. While the DVD has special software for viewing. I printed four views from the 25 short videos on the DVD to explain what happens. The pictures are a stop action view. The real time shows the heart moving to pump blood.

Anyway all is well. Bob (Hardy) ========================================================= 7/26/2011 Subject: RE: Hey Thanks ... I'm having fun! Probably won't make the Super Lunch this year ... did enjoy it back in 2009 and plan on making the trek again in the future ... keep the HQ fires burning! Spence (Preston) ========================================================= July 19, 2011 Hi! Greg Mansfield G.Mansfield@computer.org 252-975-3936 Washington, NC 27889 GregMansfield.com ========================================================= July 02, 2011 Hi, Please add me to the current list. I went to the September CDC Super Lunch back in 1992, in the pre-internet days, but somehow fell off the contact list. My near 27 years CDC spanned June 20, 1962 to April 18, 1989. The first two years were at the Strutwear Building, and the rest at Arden Hills. I plan to be there for the September 30th, 2011 Control Data Super Lunch. Lionel Bening lionel@bening.us Plano, TX ========================================================= June 30, 2011 Hi! Could I be added to the SuperLunch mailing list, please? I worked for CDC from the late 1970's to the late 1980's, with most of that time in Minneapolis.

Thanks, Pat (Ridgely) ========================================================= June 30, 2011 Hi! My name is Ken Brinkman. I'd appreciate being addded to the CDC SuperLunch roster. I have the 2011 and 2012 SuperLunches on my calendar. I worked for CDC from July 5, 1964 to July 5, 1989. I worked for an hour or so at 501 Park Avenue, then Arden Hills, Plymouth, "the Tower", Arden Hills, Mod C and "the Tower". My home phone is 952-593-5335, cell phone = 612-499-0800, email address = ken-b@comcast.net, home address = 12819 Forest Meadow Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305-2364. Ken Brinkman ========================================================= June 28, 2011 Re: CDC Superlunch Several later CDC employees are still at Symantec in Roseville. Was with CDC from 1973-1999. Saw a few people in photos I recognized. Worked for Ed Borner back in 1978. Jim Coby Support & Release Readiness Planner - NetBackup Supportability & Release Readiness Team - NBU Global Technical Services Symantec Corporation www.symantec.com ========================================================= June 28, 2011 Subject: Hi -- Just noticed this web site -- good work!! Please add me to your email list. When I have more time I want to check all the emails and other information. Unfortunately, I do not see most of the folks that I worked with (all the Chippewa guys, etc.) -- as I worked with many of them while checking out and installing systems in many locations during the initial days of the 6600. I was with CDC from 1961 until 1970 -- worked in several locations (mostly in Albuquerque and

Denver -- a management stint at Mpls headquarters). I have many great memories and worked with such great people! I installed (software, etc.), on the 1ST 6600 at NCAR (on Marine Street in the basement). I know several folks (Gene Shumaker, Vince Wayland [who worked for CDC], and others) who were at NCAR. Spent a year in Mpls (director of 7600 marketing in '69) before quitting -- after Seymour offered me a job at his new place (turned this down -- wanted to return to Boulder and work on my Masters) I decided to move on. Folks at Chippewa labs (I spent many a weekend there checking out hardware and software development, etc.) such as Garner McCrossen, Bob Allen, etc. -- they have 'disappeared'. If I were closer I would attend the lunch. If you are in the area, let me know so we can say 'hi'. Anthony (Tony) Brittain Boulder, CO ajpop60@yahoo.com ========================================================= June 27, 2011 Please add: Bob Farrell AARMEB 1977 – 1981, SVLOPS 1981 – 1988, ARHOPS 1988 – 1989 1383 Valley View Court Saint Paul, MN 55118-3145 Tel: (651) 451-0004 Eml: Sub_CDCLunch@VH-USU.Com Thanks, Bob Farrell. ========================================================= June 13, 2011 Hey Pat.... Here's a little history on me... 1963 - 1965 I was a CE in CA and Chicago 1968 - 1970 worked for George Briggs in diagnostic programming. Also worked with Pat Doran and Don Welter in Arden Hills.. In 1970 went into Sales in Kansas City for one year.... Back to CDC in1973....Plymouth business apps...

That's it. Hope to make the lunch Thanks for contacting me... Dave (Thompson) - - - - - - - Hey Pat. I remember you now. I was on loan to Pat Doran’s group for a while to write a couple of programs. I was sorry to hear about George (Briggs) dying, he was a good friend but I lost contact with him years ago. I hope I can make it to the lunch this year.. Dave (Thompson) ========================================================= June 7, 2011 Hi Pat , , , an old 3800 still hanging around. The Smithsonian Museum has two display facilities - - the National Mall building in Washington, D.C. and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. The Udar-Hazy Center has a 3800 from Sunnyvale on display.

The links below will get you to the exact page. CDC 3800 Computer: http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?id=A19930082000 CDC 3800 Plaque: http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/artifact.cfm?id=A19930084000 Don Welter ========================================================= June 8, 2011

These may be the two 3800's that the Air Force was still using out here long after they should have been replaced. I got a call from a sales man that the Air Force wanted a larger memory and more reliability and had gone to Ampex. The original memory was a 6600 module. I came out here with the sales man and convinced them that Ampex couldn't meet the speed requirement. When I got back we found a way to mount 4 170 semiconductor memory modules in the space of a 6600 module. That is four times the density. Our military division knew the AirForce had more money than CDC could legally charge and they wanted all the money they could get. We can't charge more than what we charged our customers so our military division designed a whole new system. (Pure as the driven snow).

Vernon Bollesen

========================================================= June 7, 2011

Hi Pat, I plan to retire the end of this month so please update the super lunch mail list. roger@rmiller.org Thanks, Roger (Miller) ========================================================= May 27, 2011 Hello Patrick, Thanks for you fast response. Just a little bit of background. 3 of us are analysts, one person (Walter Vsetecka) used to be sales manager. I worked for CD Austria from 1968 to 1995 and spent about two years of my life at Arden Hills special software development and was additionally involved in a lot of benchmark activity. So I might know people from these areas. One question arised within our group: Is Anneke Den Heijer on your list? Last I know is that she is married. As we all know her from BM Lab, it would be nice if we could contact her before visiting the US. Another things (for your links page): There is as Swiss CDC page http://www.laendli4.ch/ErnaCDC/cdcstart.htm which again contains links to other countries. The Austrian link is: http://www.laendli4.ch/ErnaCDC/seiteoesterreich.htm and contains an email contact (me). Regards Heinz (Ringlhofer) = = = = = = = = = = People I probably know (looking at your notes): Brian Roth Dave Thompson (if he worked at Benchmark Lab) Bob Horton Best regards, Heinz Ringlhofer =========================================================

May 27, 2011 Is it possible to add the following Ex-CDC Vienna /Austria employees to the list: Harald Lambacher harald.lambacher@hp.com Ambroz Preatoni a.preatoni@kabsi.at Heinz Ringlhofer ringlhofer@gmx.at Walter Vsetecka walter.vsetecka@hotmail.com We tentatively plan to attend the CDC Superlunch 2011 as part of a nostalgic trip to Minneapolis, Sunnyvale, Lindeys at Arden Hills, etc .... Regards, Heinz Ringlhofer ringlhofer@gmx.at ========================================================= May 24, 2011 Hi Pat: Been a while since we talked. Thought I would check to see if you are still up and around. It seems like every time I look at the paper I see another person that I know passed away Enough of this morbid talk. I have been getting into shooting the last few years and shoot in the pistol league every Thursday eve. Steve & I went to a gun show Sunday and I bought another pistol. I have quite a collection of guns, but it seems like I don't find enough time to shoot all of them I purchased a TAURUS JUDGE pistol for home defense. It is a 5 shot revolver that can shoot colt 45 ammo or 410 shotgun shells. I keep pretty busy going to the YMCA three days a week, try to go pistol shooting a couple times a week, and then there is spending time with the wife, kids, grandkids, shopping, etc., etc. Where did we ever find time to go to work? Take care-say hi to Patty and one of these days we should get together for breakfast or lunch. Bob (Taylor) ========================================================= May 19, 2011 Pat, If anyone of the group wants any CDC parts for memories, I'm scrapping out all my old CDC equipment! Cyber 175, Cyber 8XX, Controllers, Printers, Card Punches (yes 415) and other stuff. If they want something I can bring it to the lunch for them or they can pick it up with a SEMI! John Herre qualcmpt@tds.net

========================================================= April 25, 2011 Hey, I received photos of my daughter's back yard the other day -- with snow everywhere! What's happening with snow so late in the year? We have had three days in a row without rain. That's the first time that's happened since November I believe. Rain forecast today though! We'll be in the Cities in early June for most of the month and look forward to catching up with you. Cheers, Tony (Wilson) ========================================================= April 19, 2011 Hey PRJ, Yes we are still in one piece. Much better shape than those north of us and south of us. We had one tornado track past us to the northwest that travelled from Sanford, NC (the Lowes store that made the national news) up to just southeast (2-3 blocks) of the capital building and governor's mansion in Raleigh (took a number of old Raleigh homes apart and Shaw College) then up into northeast Raleigh where the trailer park got wiped, along with a number of home subdivisons. That was about 10 miles away. A second tornado tracked along the Interstate 95 route and hit southeastern edge of Smithfield, NC, along with other small towns along Interstate 95. That was about 10 miles south of us. Plus, they had many more tornados touching down in our area and throughout Eastern NC. But, we are now back in sunny and warm (80's) weather. Everything is green. Have cut my grass twice already (and weeds). The daffodils and tulips have lost their blossoms and azaleas are currently blooming. Glad to live here. Do not miss the long snowy winters of the north. We are flying into Mpls for a long weekend on May 5th for one of Mary Ann's cousin's kid's wedding. I found a frequent flyer seat on Delta from RDU to MSP, and got a seat for Mary Ann for about $300. Her sister will be picking us up, and then we will be staying with them. Fly back on Monday, 5/9/11. So, don't expect to have any free time to see you. Our current plans for a longer trip to Minnesota, depending on gas prices, is to do a big loop trip in the RV in September, October. Head to Mpls the last week of September so I can make the CDC Lunch, then we will travel down through Iowa to my son's in Republic, MO, then home from there. We want to see our grandkids in Republic doing their fall sports. Past years we visited them in summer. My son and his family surprised us at Christmas by sneaking in Christmas Eve while were were at church (my daughter new they were coming but kept the secret well). They only stayed a couple days and headed home the day after Christmas because of the bad snow storm that was coming in. They did make it home in two days without any accidents. But, we all (but 2 out of 15) came down with a major intestinal virus the day after Christmas. We think that our youngest grandson (6 month old adopted) picked it up on their trip up for Christmas from Florida.

My missionary daughter and family are now back in India. Don't expect them to come back to the states for about 3 years. So, that is about it from us here in NC. Hope you and all your family are doing well. See you this fall, if not sooner. Bob (Horton) ========================================================= April 18, 2011 Ok, I never said I was good at replying in a timely manner - I'll blame it on the lousy weather. We had so much snow that it appeared that Spring would never get here. We had more snow yesterday - woke up to 3 inches of very heavy snow on everything. Most of it is gone now. The winter before we moved here was the last winter of a 10-year stretch of very mild winters. I hope there will not be a 10 year stretch of bad winters. If you guys are looking for a different path to/from Denver, you might want to consider heading this way. I don't know how much experience you've had in really small towns, but it would be an experience. The key seems to be to master "the stare". That's what happens when someone new walks into a restaurant. It still creeps me out, but it's better than it used to be - plus our favorite restaurant closed so we don't get out that much any more. Clayton is getting read to start the outside remodeling, I'm looking at being done with work the end of this year, and we're up to nine grandkids by now. Amazingly, life is good. Take care and have safe travels.....sidm (Sue Miller) ========================================================= March 30, 2011 Been a long time since having any contact with you. Hope things are well. I am retired on a small ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas raising sheep. Talk about a career change. Give regards to our mutual friends. Don Davison ========================================================= March 23, 2011 I worked at CDC from 1968 to 1986. I would love to get any information you circulate about CDC'ers and activities.I worked in Computer Systems, Technotec, Industry Marketing, and other areas.

I discovered you on the SuperLunch site. Thanks very much. Jim Donaldson 651/698-8983 (Added to database 03/23/11) ========================================================= March 6, 2011 Hello, I discovered the CDC Super Lunch info site while doing a search for Duane Sudman a CDC/MPI employee who worked in Rapid City in the 1980's. I know Duane was in Minneapolis in the 1960's too, and I'm curious if he is still around? Also I worked at CDC/MPI in the late 70's/Early 80's and am curious on the scope of people attending the Super Lunch in 2011. Thanks, Martin Hill (martinchill123@yahoo.com) = = = = = March 12, 2011 Pat, Nice hearing more from you. I asked you about Duane Sudman, and if you google CDC Photos, Photo 029 shows Duane at a Terminal of the 1000th System, possibly at CDC ARHOPS, where you worked. Duane also worked at MPI Rapid City. I hired on with CDC/MPI in 1979 so you are a bit Senior to me, however, I loved CDC and worked at MPI in Bloomington as a QA Engineer on 40/80 MB Drives, then to CDC Microcircuits as an Apps Eng. In 1982 I went to work for Fairchild in Sales of Test Equip., and called on CDC Divisions and learned the company. Always wanted to meet Bill Norris, never did, but met a lot of Engineers, Directors and VP's, At Fairchild I knew a guy named Jim Schraith who went to work at Compaq as VP & GM North American Ops. Perhaps you knew of him. Currently I work for 2nd Wind Exercise as a Fitness Consultant in Edina, 2 blocks from Fuddruckers where the CDC Super Lunch will be in Sept. Hope to meet you then. Keep in touch,

Martin (Hill) ========================================================= December 14, 2010 Hi Pat, Would you add Gordy Lange (gordo161101@gmail.com). You may not know Gordy but he worked on SCOPE 2 and NOS/VE amongst other things and I have known him since February 1969. I stay with him in Maui on my way around the world. I copied him on the obituary of Ed Michehl (back in July but there was a follow up from Lynda Whitely lately) and he asked to be kept informed if possible of events relating to the Hills. He is a good friend of Roger Miller who you do know. Cheers, Tony (Wilson) ========================================================= December 14, 2010 Hi Pat, I ran into Chuck Horton last week. Chuck retired from Control Data/Syntegra in 2003. Please add him to your email list: clh0rton@yahoo.com (the first "circle" in "horton" is a "zero") Thanks. Jerry Dahlin ========================================================= December 9, 2010 Greetings - all of my old email addresses are going away. The only one that will continue to work is: sidmiller.nd@gmail.com If you don't remember who I am, it probably doesn't make any difference, but if you'd like to keep me in your contacts, please update my email address. Happy holidays! Susan Miller ========================================================= November 19, 2010

Hello Patrick - I am answering your e-mail for Doug (Johnston). He has had colon surgery and is still in the hospital. The surgery took place last Monday, (Nov 15th). They removed a good part of his colon. The lymph nodes didn't show any cancer so he will not have to go through chemo. Right now they are waiting for his stomach to restart itself. His spirits are good and he is anxious to get home and sleep in his own bed. I will print your e-mail and take it to the hospital (Regions). Thanks for the note Mary Jean Johnston. ========================================================= November 19, 2010

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Vern Bollesen ========================================================= November 19, 2010 Pat; I saw Roger Benson at CUB today; we live in the same neighborhood. Please add him to your CDC distribution list (bensonrogerl@msn.com). Thanks; Roger Coulthart ========================================================= November 9, 2010 Hi Pat , , , good to hear from you - - - it (Tunica) is about a hours drive from where we live in Collierville TN - we go down there occasionally - we are not big casino types so it is a short trip to play a little - on the other hand we have a couple of grand kids in college in Memphis and they love it as a break from college stress or whatever - their folks used to live in Memphis and now are in Washington DC area - left their kids here as they started college while they were here. We had a busy last couple of weeks - our son got married in Memphis Saturday - lots of company and a good time had by all. Best Regards, Don Welter =========================================================

November 5, 2010 Pat, Thanks for updates... very much appreciated. Please change my email address to tbrinkm@comcast.net. Ted Brinkman ========================================================= November 2, 2010 (PRJ requested Bob’s e-mails address from Larry) Pat, Yes, Bob plays with our group nearly all the time. Here is his email in WI >> Bob Schmuck (bobschmuck@centurytel.net) He spends some time in TX during the winter at South Padre Island. Otherwise he is in Wisconsin and drive into the Cities to play golf twice a year at Dwan. Larry G. DeVries ======================================================== October 27, 2010 I would like to be added to the CDC info list. I am a former CDC employee. Thanks. Dianne Cutter ======================================================== October 27, 2010 (WATS my line) Pat, I'll bet you're getting a few replies on this one. I know I had to go check the old shoe box, and this is WAT I found. April 1983 - ES (sort of a booklet) Sept. Dec. 1977 - Eastern Region 4/1/74 - Southern Region Tech Support 3/31/76 - ES Headquarters Dec. 71 - Southwest Region April 73 - Western Region Sept. 72 - Washington (DC) Region Tech Support No Date - Southern Region TS (looks very much like the 4/1/74 above.

I'll bring them to the SL next year. Norm (Myhre) ======================================================== October 25, 2010 About WATS my line….

WoW!! There are names on there that I hadn't thought about in decades. I have seen a few even outside the Superlunch, but not for a few years now. Thanks to Vic for getting these to you and thanks to you for making them available. They bring back a lot of old memories.

Jim Hoard

======================================================== October 25, 2010 Hi, Pat. I'd been working at ARHOPS for 5 years in 1979. You'd think some of these names (WATS my line) would ring bells but they don't. That's a bit embarrassing. I might simply have a lousy memory. On the other hand, I might never have known the folks in those areas. (probably the lousy memory...) Regardless, I appreciate your email. It does take me back to the days when CDC had many folks working for them. Thank you. Be well. Eric Stechmann ======================================================== October 14, 2010 You probably know all about this, but I found it interesting to see that Houston shakers and movers may have been responsible for some of the Slunch Fuddruckers confusion up there on the frozen tundra. Actually, bankruptcy may have had something to do with it, too, and the Pappas' may help fix things. In fact, wouldn't it be nice if the future Fuddruckers had some of Pappadeaux' crawfish étouffée? http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/biz/7246118.html Cary (Connors) ======================================================== October 5, 2010

Dear Patrick,

I had been working for Control Data Switzerland from l962 - l986 and I am planning to eventually participate in the 2O11 Control Data Super Lunch. I certainly would appreciate if you could send me further information on a Microsoft Works Spreadsheet. Thank you in advance for your efforts and best regards.

Erich Fischer

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Follow-up on October 7, 2010

Dear Pat, Thank you very much for your very quick answer to my e-mail and also for adding my address to the data base for the CDC-Super Lunch. I had been the Financial and later the Personnel Mgr. of the Control-Data subsidiary in Zurich, where I had been living live-long and still do. My address: Erich Fischer, Goldbrunnenstrasse 73, 8O55 Zürich / Switzerland I plan a visit to the US next year , also to again see my old friends E. E. Strickland, J. J. Karnowski, Jerry Dion and others. All the best for you and best regards, dear Pat, Erich (Fischer) ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Pat, Thanks for the pictures. I didn't recognize ANYONE! [except you of course]. Please send me the database in Excel format. Regards, Jim Sundet ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Patrick

Sorry I had to leave the Super Lunch before I had the opportunity to chat more with you. I was able to share a few memories with some of our old (long-time, not elderly) colleagues before I left. I have achieved almost full retirement (one remaining client). Hope that you are not too busy to enjoy your retirement. Thank you so much for keeping all of us in touch. Best wishes for the coming year. Gerry Mimick ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Please send me the "Notes" from the Super Lunch. Microsoft Works should be good. Thanks! Trish Patten PRJ sent the MS Word version. Trish Patten is not in the database and did not ask to be added. ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Patso; Big plan for the Super Lunch foiled. I was going to kill 2 birds with one stone this year. Had to be in St. Paul to pick up some stuff between noon and late afternoon, so I figured I would hit the lunch on the way. Took me until late afternoon. Lou Manna ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Patrick, On your SuperLunch pages..you mentioned a Doug Robbins of STAR_100 and CDC...happen to have email ? I worked with him on STAR-100 and CDC regards, Jim Kreilich ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Pat Thanks so much for sending me the pictures and notes from the reunion. I have one question. "Who are those old people in those pictures?" Big John

John Gobats Rangenet Internet Services, Inc 3049 Sunset Road Tower, MN 55790 jgobats@rangenet.com http://www.rangenet.com ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Yes, it was a great lunch, as well as a lot of fun. Many thanks to the organizers!!! Yes, I would like to get a copy of the database, if you can make if available. My preference is Excel format. You may want to update my entry: ddesmonds@comcast.net (no change) 1367 Wolf Circle Lino Lakes, MN 55038 651-653-3385 CDC 1963 thru 1989 - 26 good years, mostly at Arden Hills. Retired 2004 Many Thanks! Dan Desmonds ddesmonds@comcast.net ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Please add me to your mail list. Started at CDC on 7/15/63, acquired by Siemens 3/15/93, and retired 7/30/2008. Siemens recognized previous service so I got a 45 year plaque! Thanks, Jim Barber - JimAndLavon@Comcast.Net ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Patrick - I just learned of your annual lunch and your web site through Byron Hartwick. I was in the QA Department of CDC's Computer Manufacturing from 1962-1989.

Although now retired I do still eat lunch. Please put me on your mailing list for future events. Bob Golder = = = = = = Pat - Thanks. And, I forgot to say that my wife worked in Human Resources at Northside Mfg. for a few years. She was then Carol Rush (nee Nelson, now Golder) and her e-mail is cmgolder3000@aol,com. Bob (Golder) ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Pat, Thank you again for creating such a fun time for all of us!!! Ray (Jorgensen) ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Hey Pat, Sorry I missed the party but I had too much to get done with the end of week, close to end of month and all. Things are going well with Carol and myself. Staying busy with gambling although it could be better if more people had money or a job. Oh well, talk to you later or maybe I'll come on down for lunch. Stay well, Frank (Holmgren) ========================================================= October 5, 2010 Talked to our Gal (Dolores)..she is great......yep...she didn't dare drive...I told her it wouldn't happen again.....the party is not the same without her...next year I will be sure to follow up with her prior to the event..no matter where we have it!!! Nancy Reesor ========================================================= Obituary Info =========================================================

Devoy, Robert E. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother Passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 1, 2010 at the age of 74. Control Data Employee for 30+ years. Survived by wife Nancy, daughters Deborah (Ron) Minett, Denice (Mark) Ruhlman, grandchildren Payne and Paige, sister Susan (Steve) Townsend, brother David (Cindy), sisters-in-law Karen, Eleanore (Jim) Tormoen and many relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 2:00PM, visitation 1:00PM, Saturday, November 6 at The Cremation Society of MN, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina 952-924-4100. ========================================================= M. Earl Jensen A message from neil_a_andersen@yahoo.com: Please visit the Obituary for M. Earl Jensen ======================================================== Randall Hansen October 27, 2010 Patrick, Can you please pass this on to your CDC list. Many may have known Randy. Thanks. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=randall-hansen-randy&pid=146233976&fhid=9267 Charles Zee =========================================================

Wayne Stenerson passed away on November 13. He died of a stroke at home. He was 77.

There was a very short obit in the Yuma Sun newspaper online. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=146665835

Here are some of his activities that might be of interest to his CDC & Engineering Services friends beyond the obits:

• Was a Korean War vet, injured during action while in the U. S. Air Force. • Attended the Brown Institute, Mpls. • Employed by Control Data Corp. Engineering Services division from the mid-'60s to the late

'70s. • Held jobs as Customer Engineer & Customer Account Manager. • Enjoyed and organized opening day baseball games at the old Met Stadium with Engineering

Services co-workers. • Played softball in the CDC leagues, member of Engineering Services' The Over the Hill

Gang softball team from the late '70s.

• Enjoyed and helped organize fishing trips with the E-S group to Mille Lacs Lake . • Was an avid golfer in the Meadowbrook G. C. (Hopkins) leagues up through 2004. League

known as the Control Data Golf League early on and later as the Seagate Golf League. • Moved to Yuma AZ in 2004; married to Roberta Sinykin from Eden Prairie. • He enjoyed playing golf yet in Yuma with Roberta.

========================================================= Garry Schumacher Our friend and coworker Garry Schumacher passed away on Thanksgiving. I wanted to share with you what the arrangements are in case you can attend. He will be deeply missed. On behalf of our PDT organization I will be making a memorial donation per his wishes in lieu of flowers. Garry's service will be at Messiah Lutheran Church (2848 County Road H-2, Mounds View, MN) on Thursday, December 2nd at 6 pm. There will be a visitation beginning at 2 pm at church until the time of the service. There will be a meal served immediately following the service. It was Garry's wish that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Water Garden Fund (Grounds Beautification) at Messiah Lutheran Church. - - - - - - - - December 2, 2010 Hi Norm, I went to the visitation for Garry this afternoon. I thought I saw your truck there and parked next to it. I was therefore hopeful to see you inside, but if you were there at that time, our paths didn't cross. Anyway, I enjoyed visiting briefly with Pam, Garry's wife. I asked some questions about when Garry left Syntegra. She replied that he was laid off in March of 2009 and that he was diagnosed with cancer in February of this year. She mentioned that Garry outlived two life expectancy deadlines and that she was very happy that he was able to be with them until Thanksgiving day. Pam was talking with a group of square dancers that came to the visitation. Square dancing was a primary activity for Garry and Pam through the years. Garry had a 42-year career with Control Data/Syntegra. He did work in Australia for two years in the early 1970s. During this time he may have been working for McDonnell Douglas. Garry was only 65 when he died. Too young! I always looked up to Garry's technical abilities. I mentioned to Pam that I thought he was the consummate professional. Thanks again, Pat, for passing along the information. Of course, none of the above is to be sent out. Just my reflections on a nice visit to honor the family of a fine gentleman. Jerry Dahlin Note: I thought Jerry’s comments should be included somewhere in here. I hope somebody has that many nice things to say about me. PRJ

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Sroka, Andrey Age 68 of Maple Grove, died November 20, 2010. Survived by wife of 39 years, Bogdana; daughter, Cristina and son, Adam. Visitation Thursday, December 2, 5-7 PM with memorial service at 7 PM all at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal 55429

Published in Star Tribune from November 29 to November 30, 2010 =========================================================

Richard Allen Soiney, 67 Posted By Staff Reports On December 9, 2010 (8:55 am) In Obits

Richard Allen Soiney, 67, died at his home in Surprise, Ariz. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.

Richard was born on March, 11, 1943 to Georgia (Gilbert) and Oscar Soiney of Austin. He graduated from Austin High School in 1961and on May 7, 1977, Richard married Jan in Mount.

Richard was retired, a 4-year veteran of the United States Air Force who enjoyed golfing and boating at his summer home in Wisc.

Richard is survived by his wife, Jan, Surprise, Ariz; step-son, Teryy Michael, Blaine; step-daughter, Jody Solomon, Glendale, Ariz; brothers, Ronald Soiney, Austin; Robert Soiney, Austin and sisters, Jeanne Sanders, Flushing Mich.; Mickey Quam, Austin and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Article taken from The Austin Daily Herald - http://www.austindailyherald.com URL to article: http://www.austindailyherald.com/2010/12/09/richard-allen-soiney-67/

========================================================= John Thielen Hi Pat, Our friend and co-worker, John Thielen passed away this week. He fought pancreatic cancer bravely and well for close to four years. The following is from John's CaringBridge site: JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF JOHNS NEW LIFE! We are so very sad that John had to leave us. And we know that given a choice, he would have preferred to stay with us as well. But we are glad that he was able to submit to God's will and step gracefully into his new life Tuesday evening quietly and peacefully. There are so many wonderful stories to tell about Johns last days and hours. I will be writing about them here in the coming days and weeks.

A Memorial Service will be held for John on Thursday, February 10th at 1:00 at Hope Community Church, 19951 Oswald Farm Road, Corcoran, MN 55374 763-494-4673. In lieu of flowers, we prefer that contributions in Johns honor be made to Hope Community Church or CaringBridge. You can view Johns complete obituary online at the Cremation Society of Minnesota website www.cremationsocietyofmn.com. The St Cloud Daily Times print and online additions www.stcloudtimes.com will run a shorter version. Jerry Dahlin - - - - - - February 21, 2011 Hi Pat, You may already have this info but John Thielen passed away on Tuesday, Feb 1st after a four year struggle with pancreatic cancer. You can find his obituary at http://www.cremationsocietyofmn.com/.Look under Feb 1st. Cheers, Tony (Wilson) - - - - - - Hi Pat, Our friend and co-worker, John Thielen passed away this week. He fought pancreatic cancer bravely and well for close to four years. Jerry Dahlin - - - - - - Pat, John Thielen left at 10:30 last night! Regards, John Herre - - - - - - Pat, FYI -- John Thielen passed away last night. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johnthielen Randy (Schneider) ========================================================= Received March 17, 2011 Charlie Chrichton I got this from Keith Hacker (Comsource). I'm afraid I don't remember Charlie Chrichton but the name does ring a vague bell.

Tony (Wilson)

I've been trying to remember to tell you this, and keep forgetting. In yesterday's paper, or maybe the day before, there was an obituary for Charlie Crichton. I'm almost certain you will remember him. He was the boss over CIDP (I think that's what it was then) back in the late '70s (I think - my time sense isn't so good). He was also the mayor of Arden Hills at one time, and at the time of his death, he was on the Burnsville city council.

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Thanks to Vic Vitez for the following info.

Chevalier “Chevy” F. Krall age 80 of Remer died March 21st peacefully with his family in Nowthen.

He was born in Crosby on December 16, 1930 to Frank and Mabel (Ryan) Krall. He grew up in Crosby and graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1948. He was a US navy veteran serving in the Korean War. After serving in the military he returned back to Crosby and worked for several years for Hanna Mining.

He married Diane G. Englund on August 20, 1960 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby. Later they moved to the Twin Cities where he worked for Control Data until he retired in 1986.

In 1997 Chevy and Diane moved to their retirement home in Remer. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby; the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443, Ironton and the Disabled Veterans.

Survivors include son, Chris Krall of St. Louis Park; daughters, Angie (Tim) Parks of Nowthen, and Jill (Jeff) Smith of Nowthen; grandchildren, Chevy, Matthew, and Nick Parks, Carter and Lynnea Smith.

Preceding him in death are his parents and his wife Diane in 2009. Funeral services will 11 am on Monday, March 28th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby. Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby with military honors provided by the Myrin- James American Legion Post. Friends may call on Sunday at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby from 4 to 7 with a rosary at 6 pm.

Koop Funeral Home, Inc. , 32 East Main Street P.O. Box 7

Crosby, Minnesota 56441 Phone: 218-546-5531 - - - - - - - March 25, 2011 Chevalier “Chevy” F. Krall age 80 of Remer died March 21st I worked with Chev for 2 years in the early 60's at the CDC data center in the, then, CDC

Headquarters (I think it was in Burnsville?). He was one of nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Plus, he could align the carbon, vacuum capstans for the CDC tape drive. I once spend most of a shift trying to get it just right, and finally gave up and asked Chev for help. He aligned it in a matter of a few minutes. Rest in Peace Chev. Marty Halvorson =========================================================

Bob Balint

Pat - not sure if you're aware of Bob Balint - see below. I used to work for Bob when he was EIC at the Johnson Space Center. I just received this email today (March 28) and based on the email it was sent out on March 27 and Bob passed away on March 7. There is no obituary attached that I can locate.

Not sure if you want to pass this on but for sure I think Bruce Carlston would want to know since he also worked for Bob. Dennis

Pat, Here is Bob Balint's Obituary: (BWC) http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/?mode=view&obit_id=206138&source=rss&feed=48 - - - - - - Bob Baliant was a good friend of mine, as was his wife Maryanne. He was the EIC @ Johnson Space Center when I was there in the mid 70s. Before that he was in 6000 Tech Support. Maryanne was a nun when she quit to marry Bob. Bruce (Carlston) - - - - - - Thanks, Pat. I remember Bob well from my 6600 instructor days. I also remember Bruce Carlston and Don Crouse. Good troops!! Kent Hoover - - - - - - Hi Pat I was shocked at Bob's death. I was the Dist Mgr when he worked for me at NASA. I promoted him into management and later talked him into coming to Phil as the Dist. Mgr.where he was for several years. Bruce also worked for me at NASA. Bob truly was a great guy, and I am very saddened by his death. John (McSweeney)

- - - - - - - I received a message from Ed Borner about Bob Balints death. I also saw the messages from Don Crouse and Bruce Carlston and thought I would add some information. I met Bob in 1966 when I was EIC at Westinghouse Bettis in Pittsburg. Bob was a Bettis employee working as a programmer. We became good friends and he became interested in working for Engineering Services. He ask that I help him with employment at CDC which I did. CDC hired Bob about 1977 or 1978 and he went into 6000 training. Originally he was scheduled to come back to Pittsburg to work as a CE at the Westinghouse-Squirrel Hill facility. However, things changed and he was assigned to NYU-Courant in NY City. That is where Don Crouse met him. I was moved from Pittsburg to Philadelphia to the Westinghouse Steam facility and then to New Jersey as Technical Support Supervisor working for Norm Shapiro who worked for Glen Giffin. Bob transferred into Easter Region tech support as a 6000 tech support engineer and worked for me in 1969-1970. Bob, Gerhart Wahl, and Roger Lund were a talented and crazy trio in this tech support group. There were other support engineers in that group but these three were fun and could always be counted. Mid 1970 I was moved to Houston working for Walt Perkins as Regional Tech support manager. About 1971 Bob transferred to the Southern Region tech support group as a 6000 tech support engineer. He was a major asset to the tech support group and had excellent technical and customer skills. As Don Crouse said, he ask for a transfer to a non-traveling job after his marriage to Maryanne and became a proud father. He was transferred to the NASA Space Center as EIC. I don’t remember the exact year of this change but the support group really missed him and he did double duty as EIC and tech support when a critical technical problem came up. In late 1983 the reorganization took place and the Southern region was eliminated. I was assigned to the new Western Region in San Jose so Bob, Maryanne, and I began to lose touch with each other. I am saddened to lose a friend such as Bob. I knew Bob and Maryanne many years and have very good memories of our relationship. They were always there to help those needing assistance and helped me through my divorce. I will always be grateful for their kindness, support, and Maryanne’s cooking. Pat, if this information is helpful you’re free to pass it on. If not hit the delete key. Been a long time since having any contact with you. Hope things are well. I am retired on a small ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas raising sheep. Talk about a career change. Give regards to our mutual friends. Don Davison - - - - - - Hi Pat The spelling is Baliant as use to tease him as be "Ba-lint". I met Bob working at NYU as a 6000 site SE in 1967 when I was in tech support of the site. I saw he was very sharp and could work the long hours us in support had to work. He was young and single so I ask him if he would travel and work in support. He joined the Eastern support group lead by Don Davidson where he shined. When I

froze out of Minn and national support in 1969 and went back to Texas and joined the very fine Southern region support group lead by John Hilton, Bob wanted to come the Texas with me But Don Davidson would not let him go. Roger Lund went to Engineering in Minn and Don Davidson replaced John Hilton who became a District manager as the Southern Region support leader, Bob got to transfer to Houston with us. I traveled to a lot of sites in the world where Bob came to help with his knowledge of the new ECS memory /ECS coupler in the multi-mainfrane systems . After Bob got married his wife, Mary, did not like the traveling. Then the first child came, Bob left our group and became the EIC at NASA Houston and did a great job as a leader instead of just a super tech jock! HE SURE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS! Don (Crouse) - - - - - - Pat, Thank you for doing this. I did not know Bob Baliant but there is a possibility that I talked to him on the phone as I called all of the 6600 sites to make sure they were properly maintaining the refrigeration cooling systems up through 1967. EE's and refrigeration systems did not necessarily get along very well. They all appreciated the calls and help as it helped keep them out of trouble. Interesting history from the "good ole' days" at Control Data. Mike (Doyle) - - - - - - Pat, The GOOD old ones are falling like flies! I remember Bob from 6000 Class back in '67 when Thama Raul was leading the class. Bob and Roger (Lund) were the cut ups. That's when they spent 6 months on the checkout floor before going to their sites. I think Bob went to Bettis. Regards, John Herre ========================================================= Fritz B. Volbach Volbach, Fritz B. born in Darmstadt, Germany on November 15, 1930. He spent his childhood in Rome, Italy and in various German cities during WWII. After the war he immigrated to the U.S. He graduated from Oberlin College in time to join the Army during the Korean Conflict. He met his wife Marisa at the Univ. of MI. After completing his M.A degree in Geography, he moved to Mpls. In 1999 they moved to San Francisco where he died peacefully after a long illness on April 10th. His quick wit and warm heart will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Memorial service will be at St. Mark's Cathedral in Mpls. Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 am. Memorials to organizations working to prevent cruelty of animals. Published in Star Tribune on April 17, 2011 - - - - - -

St. Paul, Minnesota April 14, 2011 Dear Pat, I thought that you would like to see this. When Fritz first worked for CDC, he had a two-digit clock number. He worked for John Nipp, and his first task was to document the FORTRAN compiler for Seymour. Later he was one of fewer than a dozen who reviewed every document ever produced by CDC for the IBM lawsuit. Sincerely, Clemmer - - - - - - April 18, 2011 Hi Pat, I remember working with Fritz and finding him to be a fun, albeit a bit cynical, person to talk to. He was an enthralling story teller. In fact, I bought his house in Blaine from him - my first foray into rental properties - when he decided he wanted to sell. Back when CDC was in the news for having more vice presidents than companies like IBM, GM and Ford he shared with me his view of CDC management. He said every time he went to headquarters it reminded him of standing on a bridge looking down on a floating log that had hundreds of ants scurrying across its surface. He noted that each of those ants, just like each of CDC's executives, thinks it's steering that log. Regards, Dave (Johnson) - - - - - - Fritz died on Sunday April 10th. The end was peaceful, after a long and painful illness. There will be a Memorial Service at St.Mark's Cathedral on April 21 at 10:00 A.M. Marisa ========================================================= Raymond "Del" Thul Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 78, of Little Canada Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by son, Greg; and brothers, Don and Bill. Survived by wife of 59 1/2 years, MaryAnn; daughters, Adele (Pat) Glynn, Mary (Ken) Partyka, Rene (Mark) Tousignant; sons, Mark (Linda), Scott (Deanne); 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Pat (Don) Kemp; sister-in-law, Clare; and many other

family and friends. Ray was an avid golfer, family man, and volunteer. Longtime employee of Control Data Corp. and Cray Research. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, June 10 at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 380 E. Little Canada Rd., Little Canada. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Hospice of the Twin Cities, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, or Grace House. MUELLER-BIES 651-487-2550 =========================================================