A lot of us from the class of 1973 worked summers at the village of Fox Point during college including Tom, Mike Reck, Bill Brase, Elliot Silbar, Mike Lyons, Bob Zeiger and I'm probably forgetting some others.
One thing I didn't forget was one of the Town Crew was a fellow named Ralph - don't think I ever heard Ralph string more than one or two words together. But unlike some of the Town Crew he was friendly towards us summer kids.
Whenever Tom would see Ralph he'd always say: "Raaalphhhhh" in a kind of funny extended voice. Ralph would always smile or wave but few words were spoken.
I guess you had to be there but it's my 3 summer running gag memory of Tom Meitner :)
Tom lived in our neighborhood and was on our bus. Tom & I were also in sophomore English with Mr. Ron Ernst. I don't ever recall seeing Tom in anything except a good demeanor. He was mischieveously animated in a unique, "Tom Meitner style" and possessed that touch of synacism that I personally relish in mankind to this very day. In Mr. Ernst's English class, I remember one particular incident at the beginning of one particular session. For those of you who remember, Ron Ernst had his own playful style of teaching and he opened this particular session with one of his Ernst-isms'. I was sitting kitty-corner across from Tom and I heard Tom mutter under his breath "Ahhhhh Shadddup!". Apparently the muttering was sufficiently audible enough for Mr. Ernst hear. So subsequently, he turns his head to Tom's grinning face with a big round smile and offers this most profound, probing question: "Would Tommy like to leave???" That quickly capped this little ditty but with special kudos to Tom, this is just one of those things that made attending classes so pleasurable. Now, that you're "upstairs" Tom, undoubtedly you will pick right up where you left off, but while here, you achieved well for yourself, married/raised a wonderful family, kept your Modine co-workers safe, and not at all surprising that you were big community contributor with a diverse range of hobbies & interests. G-d Bless Tom. We will miss you.
Tom and I ruled the Knightskeller in foosball. He was offence and I was defense and we pretty much beat anyone at the table when challenged. He probably would agree we spent way too much time in doing so. I'm sure he would also remember sharing splinters from junior basketball's bench that we spent most of our time on in only one season. Tom also was a biology club alumni with me where we also had lots of "experiences" I extend my condolences to his family and friends.
Chuck Olson
A lot of us from the class of 1973 worked summers at the village of Fox Point during college including Tom, Mike Reck, Bill Brase, Elliot Silbar, Mike Lyons, Bob Zeiger and I'm probably forgetting some others.
One thing I didn't forget was one of the Town Crew was a fellow named Ralph - don't think I ever heard Ralph string more than one or two words together. But unlike some of the Town Crew he was friendly towards us summer kids.
Whenever Tom would see Ralph he'd always say: "Raaalphhhhh" in a kind of funny extended voice. Ralph would always smile or wave but few words were spoken.
I guess you had to be there but it's my 3 summer running gag memory of Tom Meitner :)
Bill Edwards
Tom lived in our neighborhood and was on our bus. Tom & I were also in sophomore English with Mr. Ron Ernst. I don't ever recall seeing Tom in anything except a good demeanor. He was mischieveously animated in a unique, "Tom Meitner style" and possessed that touch of synacism that I personally relish in mankind to this very day. In Mr. Ernst's English class, I remember one particular incident at the beginning of one particular session. For those of you who remember, Ron Ernst had his own playful style of teaching and he opened this particular session with one of his Ernst-isms'. I was sitting kitty-corner across from Tom and I heard Tom mutter under his breath "Ahhhhh Shadddup!". Apparently the muttering was sufficiently audible enough for Mr. Ernst hear. So subsequently, he turns his head to Tom's grinning face with a big round smile and offers this most profound, probing question: "Would Tommy like to leave???" That quickly capped this little ditty but with special kudos to Tom, this is just one of those things that made attending classes so pleasurable. Now, that you're "upstairs" Tom, undoubtedly you will pick right up where you left off, but while here, you achieved well for yourself, married/raised a wonderful family, kept your Modine co-workers safe, and not at all surprising that you were big community contributor with a diverse range of hobbies & interests. G-d Bless Tom. We will miss you.
James Wollmer
Tom and I ruled the Knightskeller in foosball. He was offence and I was defense and we pretty much beat anyone at the table when challenged. He probably would agree we spent way too much time in doing so.I'm sure he would also remember sharing splinters from junior basketball's bench that we spent most of our time on in only one season.
Tom also was a biology club alumni with me where we also had lots of "experiences"
I extend my condolences to his family and friends.
Lynn A Schmitt (Frigge)
We will miss you, Tom. You were nice. God bless,
Lynn Schmitt Frigge