Fort Dodge High School Alumni
Fort Dodge, Iowa (IA)
Recent Members
| Brad Kuhn | 1977 |
| Ella Champagne Ella Champagne | 2025 |
| Jennifer Hinton | 2013 |
| Mary Ludwig Sorenson | 1994 |
| Rosemary Kolacia | 1961 |
| Sai Uma Maheswari Saichellappa | 2010 |
| Sheila Crouse | 1971 |
| Skyler Nielsen | 2018 |
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
Adam McBride
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Correctional Officer at Camp Pendleton, CA
Class of 2001
Marine Corps, 8 Years
Correctional Officer at Camp Pendleton, CA
Arthur Kallansrud
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Total service time 41 tears USAF and USAF Res.
Retired E6 Jan.2010 Now live in Haysville, Ks.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Total service time 41 tears USAF and USAF Res.
Retired E6 Jan.2010 Now live in Haysville, Ks.
Arthur Kallansrud
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 41 years total service with USAF and AF Reserve
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired after 41 years total service with USAF and AF Reserve
Bruce Berger
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Full time with US Army and Georgia Army National Guard, served in Germany, Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Comfort, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Georgia, Hurricane Katrina, Atlanta Olympic Games, support staff to German, French Military, Ministry of Defense for the Republic of Georgia. Retired in 2006 after 25 years of service and now work as Defense Consultant.
Class of 1978
National Guard, 20+ Years
Full time with US Army and Georgia Army National Guard, served in Germany, Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Comfort, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Georgia, Hurricane Katrina, Atlanta Olympic Games, support staff to German, French Military, Ministry of Defense for the Republic of Georgia. Retired in 2006 after 25 years of service and now work as Defense Consultant.
Bruce Jochims
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1972. After basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC, stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and Frankfurt, Germany.
Class of 1968
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1972. After basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC, stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and Frankfurt, Germany.
Bruce West
Class of 1972
Navy, 10 Years
EM1 Electrician's Mate from 23 Aug 73-Sept 83
Class of 1972
Navy, 10 Years
EM1 Electrician's Mate from 23 Aug 73-Sept 83
CHARLES JOHN OSBORNE
Class of 1980
Air Force, 1 Years
100 %SERVICE CONNECTED PERM TOTAL DISABED VETERAN
Class of 1980
Air Force, 1 Years
100 %SERVICE CONNECTED PERM TOTAL DISABED VETERAN
Chuck Thilges
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Guam, Georgia, Germany, Indiana, South Dakota, Pennsylvania. Retired - Now VHA serving vets from all services.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Guam, Georgia, Germany, Indiana, South Dakota, Pennsylvania. Retired - Now VHA serving vets from all services.
Dan Zimmerman
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
AH-64A/D Longbow Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot. Served in Germany, Korea, Bosnia, Albania, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood and Fort Rucker.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
AH-64A/D Longbow Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot. Served in Germany, Korea, Bosnia, Albania, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood and Fort Rucker.
Daniel Zimmermann
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty 23yrs, 6mo. Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot for 18 yrs. Tank mechanic for 5yrs.
Class of 1981
Army, 20+ Years
Active Duty 23yrs, 6mo. Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot for 18 yrs. Tank mechanic for 5yrs.
Dawn M. Harrison Witt
Class of 1985
Air Force, 5 Years
Dawn Harrison joined the Air Force in 1984 on the delayed enlistment program and was based in California after graduation.
Class of 1985
Air Force, 5 Years
Dawn Harrison joined the Air Force in 1984 on the delayed enlistment program and was based in California after graduation.
Dawn Taylor (Merrill)
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 15 Years
I have 15 plus years with the Marines an well as a little time in the Texas National Guard. Did a tour in Desert Storm, and was slated to go for Iraq Freedom.
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 15 Years
I have 15 plus years with the Marines an well as a little time in the Texas National Guard. Did a tour in Desert Storm, and was slated to go for Iraq Freedom.
Dennis Mandsager
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on active duty from 1968 to 1998 as a surface line officer and judge advocate.
Class of 1964
Navy, 20+ Years
Served on active duty from 1968 to 1998 as a surface line officer and judge advocate.
Evelyn Engel Martin
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC). Trained as neuropsychometrist.
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
Was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC). Trained as neuropsychometrist.
Frederick E Reese II
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years aboard the USS Coral Sea. Deceased 9/30/2011. Submitted by proud sister, Anne Reese Schalinske, Class 1968.
Class of 1968
Navy, 4 Years
Served 4 years aboard the USS Coral Sea. Deceased 9/30/2011. Submitted by proud sister, Anne Reese Schalinske, Class 1968.
James Arthur Lloyd
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Veterinary Service, food inspector in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Vietnam.
Class of 1964
Army, 3 Years
U.S. Army Veterinary Service, food inspector in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Vietnam.
Jason Hamburger
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Recently retired as a Chief Petty Officer and moved back to Fort Dodge.
Class of 1988
Navy, 20+ Years
Recently retired as a Chief Petty Officer and moved back to Fort Dodge.
John Conkel
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972, commissioned in 1976. Flew over 2,000 hours on AWACS, served six years in Cheyenne Mountain, retired as a Lt Colonel in 1998.
Class of 1968
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted in 1972, commissioned in 1976. Flew over 2,000 hours on AWACS, served six years in Cheyenne Mountain, retired as a Lt Colonel in 1998.
Kenneth M Dorrell
Class of 1954
Navy, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the US Air Force shortly after graduation from high school. At the end of my four enlistment I enlisted in the US Navy. It was a great career. I realized my dream of being in the air. I was an aircrew man in both the Air Force (B25, F89, F94) as an electronics test tech and the Navy as an airborne aircraft electronics operator. I retired as a Chief Petty Officer and went to the University of Wyoming. Graduating as a Mechanical Engineer, I worked on military programs at China Lake, CA until retiring.
Class of 1954
Navy, 20+ Years
I enlisted in the US Air Force shortly after graduation from high school. At the end of my four enlistment I enlisted in the US Navy. It was a great career. I realized my dream of being in the air. I was an aircrew man in both the Air Force (B25, F89, F94) as an electronics test tech and the Navy as an airborne aircraft electronics operator. I retired as a Chief Petty Officer and went to the University of Wyoming. Graduating as a Mechanical Engineer, I worked on military programs at China Lake, CA until retiring.
Larry E Whiting
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Served in the USAF in the mid 70s and the Iowa ANG with the 185th TFG back in the late 70s and into the 80s in Sioux City. I am a peace time veteran. Grade E-5/Ssgt.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 9 Years
Served in the USAF in the mid 70s and the Iowa ANG with the 185th TFG back in the late 70s and into the 80s in Sioux City. I am a peace time veteran. Grade E-5/Ssgt.
Linda Williams (Smith)
Class of 1977
Army, 14 Years
Served in The US Army for 14 years. Stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center Hawaii, Fort Carson Colorado, 655 Med Com Landstul Germany, Ft Huachuca Arizona, Log Base Charlie Saudi Arabia during the 1st Gulf War.
Class of 1977
Army, 14 Years
Served in The US Army for 14 years. Stationed at Tripler Army Medical Center Hawaii, Fort Carson Colorado, 655 Med Com Landstul Germany, Ft Huachuca Arizona, Log Base Charlie Saudi Arabia during the 1st Gulf War.
Lloyd Schultz
Class of 1942
Navy, 6 Years
Enlisted in the U. S. Navy after graduation and served for the remainder of World War II. Was recalled during the Korea War.
Class of 1942
Navy, 6 Years
Enlisted in the U. S. Navy after graduation and served for the remainder of World War II. Was recalled during the Korea War.
Melissa Collins (Laird)
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Food Service Specialist
Class of 1990
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Food Service Specialist
Melvin ("Mel") Weiss
Class of 1955
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an enlisted man (E-8) for 13-1/2 years until receiving commission as Commissioned Warrant Officer, Supply Corp. Retired after 20 years of active duty.
Class of 1955
Navy, 20+ Years
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as an enlisted man (E-8) for 13-1/2 years until receiving commission as Commissioned Warrant Officer, Supply Corp. Retired after 20 years of active duty.
Michael A Murray
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 15 Years
15 years USMC infantry man, Michael has deployed to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues to serve his country as a civilian working for the Department of Defense contractor.
Class of 1996
Marine Corps, 15 Years
15 years USMC infantry man, Michael has deployed to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues to serve his country as a civilian working for the Department of Defense contractor.
Mike Hasty
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Class of 1988
Marine Corps, 5 Years
Served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Mike Potratz
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munitions Systems Specialist
April 79 Basic Trng
Sep 79-81 Aviano Italy
81-84 Eglin - Ft. Walton Beach Fl
84-89 Lowry - Denver Co - Instructor
89-90 Kunsan Korea
90-93 MacDill - Tampa Fl
93-98 Davis-Monthan - Tucson Az - 4 Months in Kuwait
98-2001 Spangdahlem Germany - 4 Months in Italy in Support of Kosovo - Bronze Medal Recipient
2011-2004 Beale Northern Cali - Superintendent AFCOMAC School - 2 Months Supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom from Fairford England
Retired Nov 2004
Class of 1977
Air Force, 20+ Years
Munitions Systems Specialist
April 79 Basic Trng
Sep 79-81 Aviano Italy
81-84 Eglin - Ft. Walton Beach Fl
84-89 Lowry - Denver Co - Instructor
89-90 Kunsan Korea
90-93 MacDill - Tampa Fl
93-98 Davis-Monthan - Tucson Az - 4 Months in Kuwait
98-2001 Spangdahlem Germany - 4 Months in Italy in Support of Kosovo - Bronze Medal Recipient
2011-2004 Beale Northern Cali - Superintendent AFCOMAC School - 2 Months Supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom from Fairford England
Retired Nov 2004
Nick Napzok
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the Navy from late 1964 to late 1968. Much of my time in the Navy was spent overseas in the Far East. From early 1966 to late 1968, I was on a ship that took part in many Market Time patrols in the Vietnam theater of operations.
Class of 1964
Navy, 4 Years
I served in the Navy from late 1964 to late 1968. Much of my time in the Navy was spent overseas in the Far East. From early 1966 to late 1968, I was on a ship that took part in many Market Time patrols in the Vietnam theater of operations.
Paul D. Gray
Class of 1981
Army, 13 Years
Served in California, 2 stations in Germany and as an instructor at Fort Knox, KY.
Class of 1981
Army, 13 Years
Served in California, 2 stations in Germany and as an instructor at Fort Knox, KY.
PHILIP J. DORWEILER
Class of 1944
Navy, 2 Years
Cincpac/ Pearl Harbor & Guam
USS ARTHUR MIDDLETON/APA 25
Class of 1944
Navy, 2 Years
Cincpac/ Pearl Harbor & Guam
USS ARTHUR MIDDLETON/APA 25
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Our Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fort Dodge are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!