A History of Saint Michael Hall September 19, 2025 Article courtesy of the Saint John’s University Archives, 1965 The scholastic wing and the dormitory are the first two completed buildings of a larger complex planned by the architect for the St. John’s Preparatory School. The group of Benedictine monks who operate the school are members of St. John’s Abbey, which also conducts a university […]
In Memoriam ~ Pierre “Pete” Nadeau ’47 August 8, 2025 Pete Nadeau was born to William and Josephine (Rodrigue) Nadeau on October 19, 1929. He passed away of natural causes on August 7, 2025 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN. Pete grew up, raised a family, farmed, and lived his entire life within the same 5 mile radius in Lino Lakes, Centerville, and North […]
In Memoriam ~ Paul Diemert ’51 August 4, 2025 Paul Mark Diemert was born in Buffalo ND on October 22, 1933 and died at 6:40 am in Albany, OR on July 26, 2025. He left a legacy and example of faith, service, and community involvement, and will be missed by a large family including children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Paul was the youngest of […]
In Memoriam ~ William “Fuzzy” Femrite ’69 July 14, 2025 William Sullivan ‘Fuzzy’ Femrite June 17, 1951 – July 10, 2025 Born in Bismarck, North Dakota to Almont ‘Shorty’ Femrite and Mary ‘Babe’ (née Towne) Femrite. Fuzzy grew up across the river in Mandan, ND. He attended St. Joseph grade school and then moved to Collegeville, MN to attend St. John’s Preparatory School. He graduated […]
Pat Marrin ’63 bids farewell to Pope Francis and the comic strip he inspired May 6, 2025 “The real Pope Francis will be the focus of many official and scholarly examinations, but Francis,” with a little help from Pat Marrin ’63, “will also have a place among other beloved cartoon characters that live forever.” As author and illustrator of “Francis, the Comic Strip,” Marrin published nearly 1,400 images in the National Catholic […]
Carmen Fernholz ’61 named 2025 Siehl Prize Recipient May 1, 2025 Awarded by the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, the Siehl Prize honors those “who have made extraordinary contributions to agriculture.” “Carmen Fernholz has long been a leader in Minnesota’s farming community” writes the University of Minnesota. “He established A-Frame Farm in Madison, Minnesota, in 1972, and is an organic […]
In Memoriam ~ Richard C. Volz ’49 April 30, 2025 Richard C. Volz, 93, of Fond du Lac, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Hope. He was born on August 23, 1931, in La Crosse, WI to Bernard J. and Thelma (Haines) Volz. Rick grew up in La Crosse. He attended St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville, MN and graduated […]
Head of School Jon Mcgee receives SJU Colman j. Barry Award April 24, 2025 Saint John’s Prep Head of School Jon McGee is among the Catholic school educators who will be honored on April 25 by Saint John’s University. He’s one of eight SJU Johnnies who lead Catholic high schools in Minnesota and North Dakota. Mr. McGee will receive the Colman J. Barry Award for Distinguished Contributions to Religion […]
