Archived Comments From Sembach Folks #5 Apr

Comments From Sembach Folks

These comments were submitted during April and May 1997. They are listed in reverse chronilogical order. If you would like to leave a comment, please fill out our comment form.

Date: Wed May 28 20:02:49 CDT 1997
Name: Derek and Jan Williams
Email:hjiloa@connecti.com
Arrive: 79
Depart: 83
Class of: 83
Comments: Hello Everyone. Derek and I are graduates of the class of '83 from K-Town. Both our families were stationed at Sembach. My maiden name is Leming. We were high school sweethearts over there in Germany and married in '84, going on 13 yrs -- time sure flies, huh?. Married life has been wonderful to us! We have three children: Andrew (10), Aaron (8), and Bethany (5). Derek works with computers at Brooks AFB and I'm an at-home mom for our three children. We homeschool, so my work is cut out for me! We live in on the Medina River in the Texas Hill Country - about 50 miles NW of San Antonio. Blessings to all of you!

Date: Mon May 26 17:48:56 CDT 1997
Name: Dave Williams
Email:jalapeno@juno.com
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1985
Class of: 1985
Comments: I spent 5 years at Sembach and had a great time. I married in 1989. It didn't last long, however I got custody of my son. It was a good thing, I met and will marry the most wonderful woman in the world. We will marry in October.

Date: Sun May 25 12:39:33 CDT 1997
Name: Cora "Curtice" Hutchens
Email:chutchen@maisd.k12.mi.us
Arrive: 1972
Depart: 1973
Class of: 1973
Comments: Grad. from K-Town in 73. I remember the walks into the village via the hill through the woods, the football games at the bowl, catching the bus at the commissary and bagging groceries. I use to chum with Connie Michetti, John O'Connor, Denise Craeger and a few others. We had some good times traveling around. Have a sister Lynne a year older who worked at the club on base. She married a G.I. from Sembach named Chris. Use to hang around with some G.I.'s, George Kalbfleisch, can't remember the others. Lived down in the hole accross from the AYA. Would love to hear from others.

Date: Sun May 25 00:25:12 CDT 1997
Name: Stacey McCulloch
Email:FlewThCoop@aol.com
Arrive: 1983
Depart: 1986
Class of: 1995
Comments: Wow! I can't believe I found this. I'm always thinking about the AYA (and the one that was burned down supposedly), Holiday Park, the movie theatre at school, and all my old friends. If any one has kept in contact with Christie Wright I would love to find her. And if you would like to share stories contact me please!!

Date: Sat May 24 20:45:44 CDT 1997
Name: Steve Pradarelli
Email:sprad19@athenet.net
Arrive: 1982
Depart: 1984
Comments: Incredible! I thought Sembach had been a victim of the base closings. Happy to hear it's still hummin'. I'm looking for anyone who might have been there between April 1982 and April 1984, particularly any of the guys who worked in reprographics with Frank Goss or with the SPs as part of their wartime AFSC. Anyone know what's happend to CMSgt. Jean Michel and his family? And is Werner's Stub still in business just off the base? Man, they had some awsome cordon bleu von kalb and Weisen beer! I'm gaining weight just thinking about it!

Date: Mon May 19 01:53:01 CDT 1997
Name: Harris, Pam and Klaus
Email:g3rcd1@3coscom.wiesbaden.army.mil
Arrive: 1984
Class of: 1984
Comments: Hi from Germany! Just wanted to update this thing. Klaus and I are leaving for the states at the end of June. So, this email address will no longer be valid after 6 June. Germany has changed a lot. Was in Sembach this weekend visiting the Harris'. You'd be amazed at all of the new houses that have been built in Sembach village. Vogelweh has a new commissary over in the baseball field near the Gym. But, the bowling alley has gone down hill. I can't imagine where everyone hangs out anymore! Bill Lee is still there. Still looks the same. The beer is still good too! Anyway, we will be in Alabama for 4 months and then off to FT Hood Texas for a couple years. See you once we are hooked up to email again!! Take Care!!!

Date: Tue May 13 15:16:53 CDT 1997
Name: S. Mike Jones
Email:sjones@cogniseis.com
Arrive: 1975
Depart: 1979
Class of: 1988
Comments: Wow! I was in Sembach from '75-79 (1st-4th grade) and still remember it as a magical place. If anyone was there around the same time, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Date: Mon May 12 23:59:00 CDT 1997
Name: Warren Harding
Email:WarrenHarding@juno.com
Arrive: 1961
Depart: 1963
Class of: 1963
Homepage: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/4726
Comments: Hi, Sembachers! I was known as Jerry Harding. My brother is Michael Harding and my sister is Melody Harding (Ogilvie now). Our mother is Sylvia Harding. She coached the Sembach girl's softball team that Pat Morlan was on. Pat was my date at the Sadie Hawkins dance. (See page 83 of the 1963 yearbook.) My brother and I both dated Margie Davis (at different times.) We danced every Friday and Saturday at the teen center. I played on the Kaiserslautern Soccer team. I am now a computer systems analyst. I would love to hear from any of you. Here in Sacramento, I can locate Lonnie Beard, Leanord and Howard Humphreys, and Ralph Munch. They were all there when we were. In addition, Heather White, who was at Sembach a few decades later, is also in Sacramento. She is on my current soccer team.

Date: Sat May 10 21:02:27 CDT 1997
Name: Gary Morris
Email:rcmorr@softdisk
Arrive: 1968
Depart: 1972
Class of: 1973
Comments: Started to school in the eighth grade in 1968 at Sembach, went through the eleventh grade at K- Town 1972. I played trumpet in the band the entire time I was there. Some of my friends were, John Lucero, John Van Allen and Doreen Dubuque. I worked with the 2134 th Com Squadren Telephone Maint. as part of the Schools Work Study Program. Joe Grolly, and Steve Jordan were some of the G.I.s that I worked with. My supervisor was Rick Rigau. And I was especialy close to a Trombone playing airman in the 601st His name is John Good.

Date: Wed May 7 10:12:21 CDT 1997
Name: Jeffery A. Stotts
Email:75334,3066 (jeff stotts)@compuserve.com
Arrive: 1974
Depart: 1976
Class of: 1976
Comments: I've been loking to make contact for so long, its great to read that the hill hasn't changed. All the memories at the AYA, Winwieler pool, and the local gang in sembach village. I was always hiking in the woods and look at me now. I'm a plant Biologist in the tropics. The weather there made me homesick for Florida! I got my travel bug from always hicthhiking from K-town to home. Also visiting my friends from school in Lansthul, Ramstien and skiping school and going downtown. Now I have to jog my memory banks to remember names. If there is anyone out there that was in was in the class of '76 please drop a line. That part of my life seemed like void until I found this site. I live in Key West, Florida. I'm working to save Endangered native plants and when I'm in the woods I have fond memories of Germany and it's influence on me.

Date: Tue May 6 02:41:16 CDT 1997
Name: Robbie (Cannon) Caudle
Email:caudle@sat.net
Arrive: 1984
Depart: 1986
Class of: 1985
Comments: If I've ever been speechless (which I doubt) I came close when I found this page. If time travel ever becomes possible, I'm heading back to Sembach first! I only stayed about 18 months, typical of an army brat...but our stay at SAFB was the best! Who can forget the luxury tour bus trips to school? Hanging out at the AYA...working for peanuts during summer hire... I'm in touch with several Ktown grads, but am still looking for Laurie and Barbara Proctor, Andrea Petterson, really anyone, I guess, who was there with me. Also, I lost touch with an Airman Chris Writesman who worked at the post office. Anyone who can help with that, please write. I'm married to a wonderful ex-Navy man and we have 3 kids now. Ya gotta stick with military folks; they're the only ones who understand. Don't be shy- drop me a line!

Date: Sun May 4 18:52:51 CDT 1997
Name: Albert Castle
Email:acastle@aug.com
Comments: Hello everyone at Sembach, I taught at sembach from 1977 to 1991. Any students out there?

Date: Sat May 3 23:50:32 CDT 1997
Name: Heidi Barth (now Curtis)
Email:heidi@cybermax.com
Arrive: 1979
Depart: 1981
Class of: 1984
Comments: Hi! What a great page! Does anyone remember me or my brother Peter? Some of the people we are still in touch with from our time at Sembach: Gary and Cindy Smith; Kathy, Mike and Mark Eye; Marlon Polk (and his 3 brothers); Larry Teague (and his little brother George who plays in the NFL). Anyone who remembers me or any of these people let me know! My brother and I have very fond memories of the great times we had at Sembach.

Date: Wed Apr 30 19:53:27 CDT 1997
Name: Mike Circeo
Email:mtcirceo@hotmail.com
Arrive: 1975
Depart: 1982
Class of: 1978
Comments: All right, time to update the comment form. Everyone else has asked the question of THEIR friends, so "what has happened to MY old buds from the Sembach Tigers baseball team??" Oh, let's see, I think of Dave Moore, Mike Barna and his hair, Bill Million (and his sister, Lori, I think -- she didn't play baseball, but whatever), Billy Johnson (who put out one of my eyeteeth with a folded-up Warning Triangle), Derek Sklar, Harold Howell, and all the others -- I hesitate to ask, but I already did. What has beCOME of you?!? Anyone with any manageable leads on this group of Ne'er-Do-Well, Beer-Tent-Crashing, Balcony-Jumping, Pizza-Pub-Goin', Porno-Flick-Watchin' gentlemen (or others of the same or similar ilk), please e-mail me at mtcirceo@hotmail.com.

Date: Sat Apr 26 20:50:13 CDT 1997
Name: Doug Morris
Email:rcmorr@softdisk.com
Arrive: 1968
Depart: 1972
Class of: 1981
Comments: I was just nine when I left Sembach but find it to be one of my most favorable memeries. I remember suicide hill and playing in the "bean bushes. watching 25 cent movies at the Family Circle theater and walking to school through the woods. I had some wonderful teachers and would like to know where they are. If anybody knows where Miss. Everett, Mrs. Hahn or Miss hastings are please let me know or share your experiences here. This is a great Web page. Please tell all non-surfers about this page. ps. Does anybody remember the fire Dept's tractor that used to hall kids around? I think it was" Snoopy the Fire Dog".

Date: Wed Apr 23 19:38:57 CDT 1997
Name: Roy Morris
Email:rcmorr@softdisk.com
Arrive: 1968
Depart: 1972
Comments: I was stationed at Sembach from 1968 to 1972. (2nd MOB) would enjoy hearing from anyone. Sincerely, Roy Morris.

Date: Tue Apr 22 22:17:15 CDT 1997
Name: Susan Hinds
Email:serwin@scuacc.scu.edu
Arrive: 1974
Depart: 1984
Class of: 1979
Comments: Where are you class of '79? Sembach Tigers GIRLS Basketball team? Where's the gang from the AYA dances? Where is everyone who sat at the "Sembach table" in the K-Town lunch room? Write me!

Date: Mon Apr 21 18:39:49 CDT 1997
Name: Chris Leach
Email:leachw@ix.netcom.com
Arrive: 1968
Depart: 1971
Class of: 1978
Comments: Like everyone else, I think this page is great! I also have memories, fuzzy though they may be, of Mt. Whitey, Suicide Hill, movies for a quarter, etc. I've noticed a couple of folks here that I probably knew, but the names don't ring a bell. Names I do remember are Steve Till, Steve Elmore, Dave Thurman and Lucy Thurman (all Sembach Elementary types). My dad (Capt. Bill Leach) was commander of the weather detachment the last couple of years we were there and my mom (Jean) was active in OWC. My younger brother Rob had just finished 1st grade when we left. If you think you remember any of us, give me a yell!!

Date: Mon Apr 21 17:56:53 CDT 1997
Name: Lisa De La Garza
Email:christy@stic.net
Class of: 1987
Comments: Okay, okay....so I didn't live on Sembach (I lived in Vogelweh housing). I've been in contact with Tracie Tanner-VanHoutan, Beth (Trusz) & Tony Clavenna, Dianne Sellner, Chola Cerna-Rodriguez, Joy Zamora and was recently contacted by Rand Wisdom. I'm still searching for Sherill Lembke, Lisa Estrella, Monica George, and Cheryl Burton. If you remember me or my sister, Michelle, please email me, I'd love to hear from you!

Date: Mon Apr 21 11:29:56 CDT 1997
Name: Carrie Puschmann
Email:cpuschma@vt.edu
Arrive: 1987
Depart: 1991
Class of: 1994
Comments: Hey! My brother, Bill Puschmann, pointed this out to me. WOW! What a feeling to see all these names that I recognize! A litte about me, I was involved in the LIFE group, anyone remember that? My best friends back then were Jaime Gray and Jaime Barr. I had Frau for two years before dealing with Frau Kennedy at K-Town. I still see Jaime Gray all the time and right now I attend Virginia Tech. If you remember me, please email me so we can talk!

Date: Sun Apr 20 10:59:15 CDT 1997
Name: David Curtis
Email:dbcurtis@juno.com
Arrive: 1959
Depart: 1961
Class of: 1963
Comments: Sembach memories....Bagging groceries at the Commisary (summer job) my Brother Dan building targets at the shooting range for his summer job. Sledding behind one of the buildings at night, a long dangerous through the woods ride. FUN!!! Drinking beer. We all learned a lot, maybe not all the right stuff, but exciting. Only a few names come to mind, Mike Krayhay(sp), Sandy Pica, Cristy Nelson, Lonny and Betty Beard. Oh, my family, Sgt. Dan and Dorothy Curtis, Brothers Dan and Dwight, Sister Dorothy (Sis or Dottie). Would love to hear from anyone who remembers. David Curtis dbcurtis@juno.com

Date: Fri Apr 18 20:06:38 CDT 1997
Name: Mark W. Lange
Email:mklang@students.johnco.cc.ks.us
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1984
Class of: 1989
Comments: Does anyone know how to get in touch with Tim Toplak, Jeff Bayles, Wendell Armstrong, Mike Welborn, or Nick Buczynski?

Date: Fri Apr 11 09:10:32 CDT 1997
Name: William (Bill) Shea
Email:TEWSHEA@aol.com
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1982
Class of: 1984
Comments: Well, I dropped a few lines here a couple of weeks ago, and don't see them, so just in case...here I am again! In the last month, I have gotten in touch with Matt and Scott Kelley, Gretchen Pomranka, Jim and Alex Holets, Mrs. "B" and Jerri Bornhoft...so good to talk/chat with you all!!! My phone bill should really be something this month...and worth every penny! Still looking for Dana Williams, Sharon Isringhaus (teacher at Sembach Jr. High), William (Bill) Shaw. Well, everyone take care...I will stop in in another couple of weeks...

Date: Thu Apr 10 14:52:01 CDT 1997
Name: John R White
Email:Jonstealth@msn.com
Arrive: 1962
Depart: 1964
Comments: It was great finding this site. I am looking for any one assigned to base flight maintenance. I worked in the engine shop and in the maintenance office. I remember a few names. Tsgt Pruitt, A/1c Marsh, Ssgt May. Would like to hear from any one who was there at that time and knows anything of the people or their whereabouts.

Date: Wed Apr 9 22:17:58 CDT 1997
Name: Barbara Capece
Email:hanbar@worldnet.att.net
Arrive: 1967
Depart: 1972
Comments: So many memories came back while reading the letters, this internet is the best thing since sliced bread. My former husband and our boys Chris and Robert lived at Vogelweh Bldg #1125-c. Neighbors and our family built a B-B-Q pit behind the building. I worked at the Vogelweh officers club as a cashier. My boys attended elem. schl. and acted in two plays at the military playhouse in town-"Miracle Worker" and "The Wizard of OZ". Dino's had great food. Wertheims' was a dept. store in K-Town I loved, as well as the open air market next to it. We lived in Meghlingen for approx. 6 mos. maybe longer. My son had a birthday, while we lived there, took a bunch of German & American kids to the movie. One holloween night at the airmens club in Vogelweh, I won first prize with my campbell soup dress and can on my head! Stayed at the Barbarossahof gasthouse on the main road our first few weeks in Germany. My boys gave out brownies and beer to the red and/or blue army men training in the woods across from the housing area. Parties at 1125-c were fun for many folks, we had a drag shute on our ceiling in one corner, lots of food, C.C.R. and beer. Hope someone remembers us or places I mentioned. Thanks for this opportunity!

Date: Wed Apr 9 16:45:52 CDT 1997
Name: Shawn Hetrick
Email:sandd@ebicom.net
Arrive: 1993
Depart: 1996
Comments: Hey! What a great page.If you all don't remember me, I was the youngest guy working the Primary Care Clinic. I'm in Mississippi now but I really miss the base on the hill.Hey Bush, Both, Pac-Man, Doug, Pods, Marcus, Bee, Harper, Mrs.King, Don. I miss all of you.

Date: Wed Apr 9 15:21:44 CDT 1997
Name: Susanne (Susie Ray) Pearson
Email:spearson@mailer.fsu.edu
Arrive: 1974
Depart: 1994
Class of: 1986
Comments: Does anyone remember Susie Ray or Cindy Ray (my sister - Class of 88)? Would love to get in touch with anyone who remembers me/us. We lived in Building 24 for God knows how long, and have made many friends during our 20 years there. I'm happily married and living for-the-moment in Tallahassee, Florida. Think of Sembach and K-Town all of the time and would love to have some pals from my past get in touch with me. Remember Jodi Whited -- the red-head I was best friends with throughout high school? We've just celebrated 14 years of friendship!!!! Anyone out there who remembers me, please write. My sister's e-mail address is She would love to hear from some of her pals!!

Date: Wed Apr 9 14:50:04 CDT 1997
Name: Susanne F. Pearson (maiden: Ray)
Email:spearson@mailer.fsu.edu
Arrive: 1974
Depart: 1994
Class of: 1986
Comments: I am looking for anyone interested in corresponding with me. Being a former Sembacher, I would like to keep in touch with anyone who actually lived there! Unlike many people, I was fortunate to have lived there for 20 years! We lived in the same apartment, too! Apartment Building 24. Maybe there is someone out there who knows me? My sister, Cindy, and I had lots of young friends throughout our time there, and it would be nice if I could locate some of them.

Date: Wed Apr 9 11:46:41 CDT 1997
Name: John R White
Email:Jonstealth@msn.com
Arrive: 1962
Depart: 1964
Comments: I was at Sembach from 1962 to 1964.Worked in base flight maintenance engine shop.Looking for anyone there at that time who remembers me. Lived in Alsenborn then moved into base housing. When I left Sembach I was assigned to Ramstien. Great web site, was really surprised to see it. Keep up the good work.

Date: Sun Apr 6 14:48:24 CDT 1997
Name: Bill Shea
Email:TEWSHEA@aol.com
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1983
Class of: 1984
Comments: Hi everyone...You all knew me differently...some knew me as "Toy Cop", some knew me as little Billy Shea, the trouble maker...weren't we all?! I have found so many great old friends...Matt and Scott Kelley, The Holets clan, Gretchen Pomranka, The Bornhoft's, etc...So great to "see" you all again! Still looking for Dana Williams, my first true love. If anyone knows her whereabouts, please contact me! And anyone else who I am forgetting...I would love to hear from you (memory not so good sometimes...I attribute it all to Bischoff Pils)!

Date: Fri Apr 4 10:18:48 CST 1997
Name: Mark W. Lange
Email:mklang@students.johnco.cc.ks.us
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1984
Class of: 1989
Comments: Does anybody know what happened to Wendel Armstrong, Jeff Bayles, Tim Toplak, Nick Buczynski, Tim Byrd, Delo Ellis, or Gary Seagars? If you do please let me know.

Date: Thu Apr 3 23:56:49 CST 1997
Name: Matt Gamble
Email:mgam1622@aol.com
Arrive: 1982
Depart: 1985
Class of: 1989
Comments: I think it is so cool that I found this sight. I have fond (though painful) memories of "suicide" hill as many others do. I'll also never forget playing war in the woods behind my good friend Tom Mohr's building. (If you read this Tom- drop me a line.) The bowling alley was also a favorite hangout of mine. I also had my first ever job at the commisarry, pushing the grocery carts back to the front door. (Gosh, I was only about 12!) If anyone recognizes my name, feel free to let me hear from you. (By the way, does anyone remember George Teauge? He was a classmate of mine, and is now in the NFL, playing for the Dallas Cowboys.)

Date: Thu Apr 3 16:36:36 CST 1997
Name: John Brightbill
Email:JohnBrightbill@worldnet.att.net
Arrive: 1971
Depart: 1973
Comments: Was in 601st TCS,knew number of teachers from O'club. Worked in Bubble shelter near Auto Hobby Shop, later at detatchment at Gruenstadt. Stopped by about 1987 and got AP to sponsor me in and was amazed to find O'club nearly vacant at happy hour. Great times at Elsie's,remember the Vi Lake special on the menu? Also had apt. in Enkenbach. Great times around Sembach and Ramstein. Would be very interested to hear from others there at the time. In touch with few former Sembachers, Bob & Helen Coleman, Bob Lange, and Dave & Betty Raezer. Sell real estate in Bellevue, WA. tel/fax 206-803-0913. Great site! Danke Schoen.

Date: Wed Apr 2 16:53:42 CST 1997
Name: Mark Lange
Email:mklang@students.johnco.cc.ks.us
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1984
Class of: 1989
Comments: I cant believe that you guys have this page. I hung around Joey Flores , Mike Welborn, Monty Torres. My sister is Stella. I sure do miss those times.

Date: Wed Apr 2 13:17:09 CST 1997
Name: Misty M. Cornett
Email:mcornett@delta.is.tcu.edu
Arrive: 1980
Depart: 1992
Class of: 1994
Comments: Hi everyone! It has been such an experience living the life of a military brat and what made it even more special was being able to spend time in Sembach. Some of my fondest memories are from participating in sports there at the AYA. I actually had the opportunity of living at Sembach two different times. The first was from 1980-1985, where I attended Sembach elementary school. My family returned again in 1988 and was there until my sophomore year in 1992. Some of you may know my brother, Aaron Cornett. I have another brother, but he was too young to enjoy the things we did then! My family currently lives in Lansing, Kansas(Leavenworth). I attend Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and will graduate in May 1998! I think this is an excellent idea and hope to run into some old friends!!

Date: Wed Apr 2 10:17:24 CST 1997
Name: Larry Pheulpin
Email:pheulpin@juno.com
Arrive: 1964
Depart: 1966
Class of: 1966
Comments: I attended K-Town H.S. from 1964 to 1966 and graduated in '66. I was the President of the Teen Club at Sembach during the latter part of that time. Lou Shawhan was the Vice President and I'd really would like to know what happened to her. I later met her in the States and took her to her senior prom in AZ. I remember all the great times playing table soccer, the dances and just good old time.. I remember the bus rides to K-town every morning to attend school, what a ride. I played Bass Guitar with the Showman Band . I'm sure some of you remember them. I also play clarinet in the H.S. Band. Some of the people I remember are Donna Yeoman (found her), Debbie Brown, Ron Downer, scooter, DUKE, Phil Dankko and many others. Been too long and I don't have my year book here, but would love to hear from anyone. I'm married, with two grown daughters, live and work close to Washington, D.C. and currently really enjoy boating. My e:Mail addresses are at home is pheulpin@juno.com and at work, pheulpil@ncr.disa.mil. Larry

Date: Tue Apr 1 17:48:46 CST 1997
Name: Jermaine Hampton
Email:
Arrive: 1987
Depart: 1991
Class of: 1993
Comments: Sembach was the BOMB!! It seems like it's beeen forever since I was there. Some people just don't understand why we miss it so much. I remember Kenny Smith, Rachel Smith, Gary Cruz, George Haynes, Yusef, Darren & Darryl...I'll just quit there cause I could go on all day. The years spent in Sembach & K-Town were the most memorable times of my life(so far). I miss everyone!(you know who you are) For ANYONE who would like to contact me, you can write me at : 5205 A Ware Ave., Scott AFB, IL 62225 or call (618)744-9391. I would love to hear from some of the other members of the class of '93. Big ups to all Sembachers & K-Towners representing Hip-Hop! Peace & love..."J" aka Chaos

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