Fruitport High School Alumni
Fruitport, Michigan (MI)
Recent Members
| Brian Verschueren | 1980 |
| Daniel Shovez | 1996 |
| Jay Almon Allen Allen | 1978 |
| Kathi Seeger | 1985 |
| Kelsie Davis | 2019 |
| Mark Smith Mark Smith | 2012 |
| Sadie Lockhart | 2014 |
| Sue Susan Castle | 1967 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Amy Suchecki
Class of 1986
Army, 7 Years
Combat Medic, Flight Medicine Clerk, last rank sergeant E-5. 4 Years active 1991-1995, then Reserve 1997-1999.
Class of 1986
Army, 7 Years
Combat Medic, Flight Medicine Clerk, last rank sergeant E-5. 4 Years active 1991-1995, then Reserve 1997-1999.
Ben Norris
Class of 2007
Army, 8 Years
Military Police. Part of the 428th, 3rd platoon, in South Bend, IN
Class of 2007
Army, 8 Years
Military Police. Part of the 428th, 3rd platoon, in South Bend, IN
Bill Gannon
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
U.S. ARMY RANGERS
HALO JUMPER
INSTRUCTOR AT RANGER SCHOOL
Class of 1986
Army, 20+ Years
U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
U.S. ARMY RANGERS
HALO JUMPER
INSTRUCTOR AT RANGER SCHOOL
Bruce Anthony Paseka
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Stationed at governors island New York city,CGC Dallas Whec 716,Station Grand haven rescue 41448
Class of 1975
Coast Guard, 5 Years
Stationed at governors island New York city,CGC Dallas Whec 716,Station Grand haven rescue 41448
Chad Lynn
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Chad seved for 5 years on active duty as an MP. He was deployed to Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Chad is now living in fruitport with his wife Sarah and daughter Sienna.
Class of 2001
Army, 6 Years
Chad seved for 5 years on active duty as an MP. He was deployed to Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Chad is now living in fruitport with his wife Sarah and daughter Sienna.
DARLENE (FIELSTRA) EASTLING
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
4 years active duty, HS-10 North Island, San Diego, CA. 2.5 years inactive reserve.
Class of 1978
Navy, 6 Years
4 years active duty, HS-10 North Island, San Diego, CA. 2.5 years inactive reserve.
David E Theile
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft armament systems Tech. Shaw AFB, S.C., Hill AFB, UT, Kunsan AB, Korea, , Wurtsmith AFB, MI., AF Recruiter, Chicago, IL.
Class of 1975
Air Force, 8 Years
Aircraft armament systems Tech. Shaw AFB, S.C., Hill AFB, UT, Kunsan AB, Korea, , Wurtsmith AFB, MI., AF Recruiter, Chicago, IL.
Derek Brown
Class of 2004
Army, 1 Years
joined in may 05 as an E1 have made it to E4 as of dec 1 06 and currently in baghdad iraq and will be until october 07
Class of 2004
Army, 1 Years
joined in may 05 as an E1 have made it to E4 as of dec 1 06 and currently in baghdad iraq and will be until october 07
Don Campbell
Class of 1978
Navy, 20 Years
aviation electronics tech 20 years retired f-14 and f18 . 8 deployments to persian gulf all abord carriers
Class of 1978
Navy, 20 Years
aviation electronics tech 20 years retired f-14 and f18 . 8 deployments to persian gulf all abord carriers
Don Morell
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst New Jersey and then Naval Air Station in Norfolk VA.
Served reserve duty aboard the JFK Aircraft Carrier
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Stationed at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst New Jersey and then Naval Air Station in Norfolk VA.
Served reserve duty aboard the JFK Aircraft Carrier
Dustin Estepp
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Serving 2 year tour in the middle east.
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Serving 2 year tour in the middle east.
Ernie (Duane) Whitlow
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
11 Years Active Duty Enlisted, 11 Years Reserve. Retired Capt. Tour of duties include Arizona, Alaska, Germany, Georgia, and South Carolina. Jobs included Aircraft Photo Systems, Optometry Technician and Medical Service Corp Officer.
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
11 Years Active Duty Enlisted, 11 Years Reserve. Retired Capt. Tour of duties include Arizona, Alaska, Germany, Georgia, and South Carolina. Jobs included Aircraft Photo Systems, Optometry Technician and Medical Service Corp Officer.
George H Perry Jr.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 1 year in Okinawa, Japan
And 3 years in Camp Pendleton,CA
2 years reserves
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Served 1 year in Okinawa, Japan
And 3 years in Camp Pendleton,CA
2 years reserves
Gerald R. Zimmer III
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Gerald started Infantry basic training on August 29th 2001. He the went to Airborne school, and the Ranger Indoctrination Program. Gerald was eventually stationed in Hawaii, and was injured while surving. He currently is a Senior at the University of Arizona.
Class of 2001
Army, 4 Years
Gerald started Infantry basic training on August 29th 2001. He the went to Airborne school, and the Ranger Indoctrination Program. Gerald was eventually stationed in Hawaii, and was injured while surving. He currently is a Senior at the University of Arizona.
Heidi Zellar
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
I was stationed in Germany from 86-91. 2 1/2 years as a Comsec clerk and then on to NATO HDQTS in Heidelberg as a Classified Documents Custodian. 7 yrs. Res.
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
I was stationed in Germany from 86-91. 2 1/2 years as a Comsec clerk and then on to NATO HDQTS in Heidelberg as a Classified Documents Custodian. 7 yrs. Res.
Holly Pelkey
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
Active Duty from 2000-2004. Served a tour in Korea, 1 deployment to Iraq and 2 years at Fort Campbell, KY.
Class of 2000
Army, 4 Years
Active Duty from 2000-2004. Served a tour in Korea, 1 deployment to Iraq and 2 years at Fort Campbell, KY.
Howard Kott
Class of 1993
Army, 16 Years
Heavy Equipment Operator/Transportation, Civil Affairs
Class of 1993
Army, 16 Years
Heavy Equipment Operator/Transportation, Civil Affairs
Jacob Steenhagen
Class of 1997
Army, 5 Years
As of 2006, a drilling reservist. Signed up 7-Sep-2001. Spent the majority of 2004 at the infamous Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq.
Class of 1997
Army, 5 Years
As of 2006, a drilling reservist. Signed up 7-Sep-2001. Spent the majority of 2004 at the infamous Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq.
James Gould
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
James joined the Air Force in Dec. 2006
Currently stationed in Monterey California
He iis looking forward to graduation in the fall of 2007 from language school.
Class of 2005
Air Force, 1 Years
James joined the Air Force in Dec. 2006
Currently stationed in Monterey California
He iis looking forward to graduation in the fall of 2007 from language school.
James Latsch
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Commander of Submarines Pacific N-5 Staff. Pearl Harbor, HI.....
Class of 1971
Navy, 4 Years
Commander of Submarines Pacific N-5 Staff. Pearl Harbor, HI.....
James Lyons
Class of 1965
Army, 9 Years
Captain Infantry Vietnam
Ft Benning, Ft Polk Ft Bragg Ft Wolters Ft Sheridan II Corp,Vietnam
Class of 1965
Army, 9 Years
Captain Infantry Vietnam
Ft Benning, Ft Polk Ft Bragg Ft Wolters Ft Sheridan II Corp,Vietnam
Jennifer Vogt (Wright)
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Served four years with the Active Duty Air Force as Security Forces, stationed at McConnell AFB, KS. Deployed to Shabaz Air Base, Pakistan and Camp Bucca Iraq (Joint Mission w/USA). Now belong to the Kansas Air National Guard, preparing to attend the Academy of Military Science and earn a commission as an Air Force Intelligence Officer!
Class of 2002
Air Force, 6 Years
Served four years with the Active Duty Air Force as Security Forces, stationed at McConnell AFB, KS. Deployed to Shabaz Air Base, Pakistan and Camp Bucca Iraq (Joint Mission w/USA). Now belong to the Kansas Air National Guard, preparing to attend the Academy of Military Science and earn a commission as an Air Force Intelligence Officer!
Karyn Marcinowski (Veltman)
Class of 2003
Air Force, 1 Years
EMT-B
*picture is of my nephew and I after I graduated from BMT*
Class of 2003
Air Force, 1 Years
EMT-B
*picture is of my nephew and I after I graduated from BMT*
Les Alexander
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Served during the Cold War. Stationed in Texas, North Dakota, Hawaii, Nebraska, California.
Class of 1979
Air Force, 8 Years
Served during the Cold War. Stationed in Texas, North Dakota, Hawaii, Nebraska, California.
Nicholas F. DeVille
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years in AirForce
Four years in Army reserves
Class of 1972
Air Force, 4 Years
Four years in AirForce
Four years in Army reserves
Patrick Coleman
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
Served on active duty as an Infantryman from 1985-1992 to including participation Operations Desert Shield/ Storm. Served from 1992-1993 in the Michigan Army National Guard. Served on actived duty from 1994-2001. Rank attained: SSG/ E-6
Class of 1985
Army, 13 Years
Served on active duty as an Infantryman from 1985-1992 to including participation Operations Desert Shield/ Storm. Served from 1992-1993 in the Michigan Army National Guard. Served on actived duty from 1994-2001. Rank attained: SSG/ E-6
Phil Eppard
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Spent 6 years as a Sonar Technician. Served aboard the USS William H Standley (CG-32) and aboard the USS Kirk (FF-1087). From 1985-1991.
Class of 1985
Navy, 6 Years
Spent 6 years as a Sonar Technician. Served aboard the USS William H Standley (CG-32) and aboard the USS Kirk (FF-1087). From 1985-1991.
robert Dempsey
Class of 1976
Air Force, 8 Years
weather radar repairman/crypto repairman
Class of 1976
Air Force, 8 Years
weather radar repairman/crypto repairman
Scott McComb
Class of 1983
Army, 4 Years
trained at fort dix, new jersey, graduated third in my class.Spent 2 years in karlsruhe, germany as 64c (truck driver) with the 18th engineering brigade driving 5 ton dump truck and was commanding officers driver ( he liked my "Dukes of Hazzard" style of driving.) I was there from 1984 to 1986. Went to Fort Hood, Texas served in the 1st Cavalry driving a 10 ton hemett (8 wheel drive cargo vehicle) I was squad leader and also cargo NCO drove trucks full of M1 abram ammo, had a life expectancy of 20 seconds upon being sited by enemy, so i drove really fast. i was honorbly discharged in 1990 and back home alive and well in Fruitport.
Class of 1983
Army, 4 Years
trained at fort dix, new jersey, graduated third in my class.Spent 2 years in karlsruhe, germany as 64c (truck driver) with the 18th engineering brigade driving 5 ton dump truck and was commanding officers driver ( he liked my "Dukes of Hazzard" style of driving.) I was there from 1984 to 1986. Went to Fort Hood, Texas served in the 1st Cavalry driving a 10 ton hemett (8 wheel drive cargo vehicle) I was squad leader and also cargo NCO drove trucks full of M1 abram ammo, had a life expectancy of 20 seconds upon being sited by enemy, so i drove really fast. i was honorbly discharged in 1990 and back home alive and well in Fruitport.
Sgt Zachary Pamer
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Combat Medic .. 2 tours in Iraq. One purple heart, 2 Army comendations w/valor star.
Class of 2000
Army, 5 Years
Combat Medic .. 2 tours in Iraq. One purple heart, 2 Army comendations w/valor star.
Tashiana Pringle-Sanders
Class of 1996
Air Force, 16 Years
Previous assignments include Colorado, California, Germany, S. Korea, and Florida.
Class of 1996
Air Force, 16 Years
Previous assignments include Colorado, California, Germany, S. Korea, and Florida.
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School News
Another all Fruitport reunion
Aug 22nd, 2008 will be the date of an all Fruitport class reunion at Pat's Roadhouse. Pat's is owned by Steve Seng ('83...
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Our Fruitport High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Fruitport High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fruitport are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!