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Engeman, Carlet "Bud": Class Year 1930, Died on Nov. 6, 2006 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Submitted by Jim Engeman (503) 873-3818.

Norman Arden Kolln

December 11, 1913 - October 15, 2006

EUGENE - Norman Arden Kolln died peacefully Sunday morning, October 15, of natural causes. He was 92 years old.
The youngest of 8 siblings, Norm was born December 11,1913 in a log cabin outside Eureka, Mont., 1 mile south of the Canadian border. At the age of four, the family moved to a farm in northern Alberta, Canada. The winters were long and arduous and it wasn't long before the family headed south again, this time to Silverton, Ore., where Norm's father found work in 1922. Norm went to school, excelled as a football player, and graduated from Silverton High School in 1930.
In 1933, he married Marjorie "Tiny" Tweed and together they moved to McMinnville where Norm was attending Linfield College on a football scholarship. They lived in a college-owned house with the rest of the football team-Norm and Tiny on the first floor, and everyone else upstairs. It was here that daughter Norma was born in 1934.
Due to the depression and family responsibilities, the Kolln's left McMinnville and headed back to Silverton, where Norm and Tiny worked a variety of jobs, including in an appliance and plumbing business. In 1945, a son, Michael 'Mitch' was born.
In 1955, the family moved to Longview, Wash., where they had purchased a motel and restaurant. It was here that Norm and Tiny came up with a recipe for pizza. In 1957, with Norm at the register and Tiny creating the unique 'gay 90's' atmosphere, they opened the first Pietro's Pizza restaurant next to the motel. It was a huge success.
In 1961, Norm and Tiny moved to Eugene, where they saw the potential for some underused riverside property in Glenwood, which they purchased. They built Pietro's Gold Coast, which soon became THE place to go in Eugene. Old timers will remember strolling Pietro's Alley and riding the merry-go-round outside. Eventually, there were six Pietro's Pizza restaurants in Oregon and Washington.
In 1975, the Kolln's sold their business to the Campbell Soup Company and retired. In 1989, Tiny died after a long illness.
The next year, Norm met and married Doris Thore. Together they enjoyed traveling the world and attending as many UO football and basketball games as possible, as well as visiting Doris's children and grandchildren.
Norm is survived by his wife, Doris; daughter, Norma Roth; son, Michael 'Mitch' Kolln; two grandsons, Steve and Paul Roth; and two great-granddaughters, Jessica and Kaitlin Roth. Also surviving are Doris's sons, Mike and Steve Thore; and their children, Mitch's step-sons, Tim, Mark, and Sam Miller, and their children. His daughter, Patricia Sue, preceded him in death in 1943.

Additional comment by Mason Branstetter, Secretary for the SHSAA:

We lost a very good supporter for SHSAA. Since 1999 he has contributed $27,000. I will miss him. . . . He would drive up from Eugene and come in the office and we would yell at each other . . .as we both wear hearing aids. . . .then he would reach into his shirt pocket, pull out a folded up blank check and fill it out for anything from $1,000 - $10,000. Norm Kolln, Class of 1932. . . .

This is to inform you that my wife, Joyce L. Martin, died on 1 October of this year. I think she was in the class of 1954 but I'm not sure.

Thank you,
Norm Martin
(Note: Joyce is listed in Class of 1952, webmaster)

Traeger, Mike: Class of 1986, Died April 16, 2005, Silverton, Oregon.

Allan Gofield Renback

March 3, 1940 - August 20, 2007

SILVERTON - Allan went to his heavenly home on August 20, 2007 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Allan was born in St. Cloud, Minn., on March 3, 1940 to Harry and Katie (Abrahamson) Renback. They moved to Silverton in 1947. He graduated from Silverton Union High School in 1958. He lettered in football, basketball and track all four years at Silverton High School. He was on the 1957 District Championship football team that went on to place second in state. On September 19, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Lichty. He served in the National Guard for eight years. He worked for 29 years at West Coast Grocery, retiring in 1995. For the last seven years, he and Barbara have enjoyed winter months in Arizona. He was a sports enthusiast, interested in model railroading, and model car building. He especially enjoyed Thursday-morning coffee with his classmates. He was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton, where he served on various boards.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Angela (Robin) Guzman of Salem and Julie Brenneman of Oak Brook, Ill.; grandchildren, Tyler, Kendall, and Logan; mother-in-law, Helen Lichty of Woodburn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lanny and Kay Webb of Redmond, Ron and Ginger Lichty of Silverton, and Nita Renback of Portland. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Judd Renback; son-in-law, Ken Brenneman; and father-in-law, Grover Lichty.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 22 and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, August 23 at Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, August 24 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Silverton. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 303 N Church St., Silverton OR 97381; Silverton Alumni Association, 303 Oak St., Silverton OR 97381; or to Hopewell House, 6171 SW Capital Hwy., Portland OR 97239

Jane Terwilleger, 67, of Silverton died at home Oct. 27 with her husband of almost 50 years, Jim Terwilleger and her family at her side.

Survivors include her mother, Dorcas Moon; husband, Jim Terwilleger; children, Jimmy and Allen Terwilleger, Selena Ronkin and Crystal Anderson; sisters, Joan Bracken and Jean Iiams; brother, Jack Moon; and 19 grandchildren

A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1726 Pine St., Silverton. Arrangements: Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton.

James Brian Harris: Class of 1965 Deceased Location: Provo, Utah.

James Brian Harris died on April 29, 1999. He did serve his country from 1965 - 1967 in the U.S. navy and was a Vietnam Vet.

Ronald H. Pitney

November 22, 1937 - May 21, 2003

CORVALLIS - Ronald Herbert Pitney of Corvallis died in Corvallis on May 21, 2003, after a short illness. He was 65.

Born Nov. 22, 1937 in Silverton, Ore. to Samuel and Ida Pitney. He lived his entire life in Oregon. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1956 and married Helen Watts in 1957. He held various jobs until he became a police officer for the City of Albany in 1959. After leaving the police force as a lieutenant in 1965, he spent 32 years in the insurance industry. He was an insurance company adjuster in Bend and Corvallis. In 1974 he became an owner in Brehm-Pitney Insurance Agency. In addition, he was a partner in K & H RV Storage. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and golf.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; daughter, Jacki and her husband Colin Norton of Beaverton; son, Russell and granddaughter Crystal of Lebanon; brother, Max of Corvallis.

A celebration of life event will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation or a charity of your choice c/o McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis OR 97330.

Leo Penn
Leo Penn

Leo R. Penn, 70, Olympia, Wash. died Jan. 24. He is survived by his wife, and two adult children.

Jack Cuddy Riches

August 2, 1938 - March 25, 2008

SALEM - Jack Cuddy Riches, 69, passed away on March 25, 2008 in Westley, California. Born and raised in Silverton, Jack

was the second child of Harry and Cathaleene Riches. He lived nearly his entire life in Silverton. In 1956, he graduated from Silverton High School. He then attended Oregon State College before returning to Silverton to farm full time with his father and brother, Wayne. They then incorporated their farm under the name H.L. Riches and Sons, Inc. On April 12, 1969 Jack married Carol Lynn Swartz from Portland, Oregon. Together they built their home and raised four children outside of Silverton in the Waldo Hills.
Over the years, Jack served on and was involved in numerous agricultural organizations including the Oregon Fine Fescue Commission, Wheat Growers Association, and as a board member for Pratum Co-op. Additionally, he served in the Oregon Army National Guard, was a volunteer fire fighter with the Silverton Fire Department, and a member of the Silverton United Methodist Church. Most recently he drove truck for Schneider International and received various awards for exceptional work with the company. Jack was a hard working man who instilled an incredible work ethic in his family. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed time spent with family and friends over the years hunting, fishing, camping, water skiing, snow skiing, horseback riding, and traveling to the coast.
Jack will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jennifer (Dirk) Stegeman from Tacoma, Wash., Harry Riches from Depoe Bay, John Riches from Silverton, Jacqueline (Fred) Zurbrugg and their children, Hannah, Jacob, and Oliver Zurbrugg from Silverton; his sister, Cathie Riches from Salem; brothers, Wayne from Silverton and Raymond from Spokane, Wash.; his aunts, Donna Cuddy Wolfe from St. Peter, Minn., and Kay Cuddy from Fremont, Calif.; as well as numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Silverton United Methodist Church. A private graveside service will precede the memorial service. Contributions or Memorials can be made to the American Red Cross or a charity of your choice. Arrangements made by Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton.

Myrna A. King

May 2, 1938 - December 5, 2007

SALEM - Myrna A. King, 69, died Wednesday. At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

Marshall Bradley ‘Brad’ Jeffries

July 24, 1938 - February 07, 2005

PROSSER, WA - Janet Rae Jeffries passed away on February 4, 2005. Her husband, Marshall Bradley ‘Brad’ Jeffries passed away on February 7, 2005. They both resided at Sun Terrace Assisted Living in Prosser, Wash.

Janet was born on July 17, 1937 in Pierre, S.D. and was raised in Harold, S.D. until moving to Athena, Ore. when she was 9. Her parents were Glenn and Claribel (Bronemann) Harris. She had two brothers, Donald and Harold and three sisters, Mae, Glenda, and Linda. Her brother Harold and her parents preceded her in death.

Brad was born on July 24, 1938 in Silverton, Ore. to Marguerite (Bradfield) Lanham and Luther Jeffries. Brad had one brother, David and two sisters, Joyce and Ruth. His brother David and his parents preceded him in death.

Brad and Janet met at Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Ore. where he was studying ministry. The couple married on September 6, 1958. They made their home in Eugene and Silverton, Ore. They moved many times over the years with Janet’s support of Brad’s career. He received his Ed.D from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M. and then went to Washington State to further his career as superintendent of several different public schools. Janet, in addition to raising her children, worked in several different occupations outside the home. At the end of Brad’s school career they retired and moved to The Dalles, Ore. In 2001, he was ordained in ministry and became pastor of the Mosier Christian Church. The couple served the church for five and a half years. They had recently moved to Prosser, Wash. to spend their remaining time together.

They are survived by their five children and their spouses, Diana Faith and Jake Davenport, Marsha and Alan Childers, Anita and Jay Jonas, Annette and John Rustemeyer, and Rodney and Bridgette Jeffries. They are also survived by twelve grandchildren, BJ, Chad and Sean Davenport, Amber and Hayley Childers, Kyle, Evan, and Kimberly Jonas, Maria and Peter Rustemeyer and Jennifer and Heather Jeffries.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m on Sat., May 14, 2005 at the Mosier Grange in Mosier, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite church or charity. Arrangements are being handled by Prosser Funeral Home.

Norman Gerald Logue

April 15, 1937 - January 15, 2005

SILVERTON - Services will be at 10 a.m., Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at Unger Funeral Chapel, Silverton. Private interment.