Wayne Schuricht

Thanks for your note And good wishes, Sharon.  Needless to say, my wife, Joann who had both her knees done, one at a time however, is voicing the same sentiment and it was  evidently not in the playbook 2 years ago.  I know she was miserable for weeks also, not just a few days.  And she also cannot believe you had them done both at the same time, so many years ago.  As I said, my surgeon thinks this pro-op therapy could be a real game changer in the future for knee surgery patients, especially if the results warrant continuing the procedure.  Once again, my PT therapists are all amazed at my results and I am very pleased and grateful!  Please spread the word to at least inquire about it if you are contemplating knee surgery!

Ann Bia (Rivers)

Hi Wayne! So happy to hear you are doing better. Annie

Alberta (Jinky) Maxwell (Clements/Sapinsky)

Hi Wayne,

 Thanks for telling us about the new procedure you had done for  your knee and so glad your doing so well now  too. Its bad enough having to get an operation and then having to be laid up for so long but glad you had this type and are doing so well...Take care my  friend... Jinky

Marnie Yinger (Sandham)

I love Santa Fe, NM.  After sitting out the COVID19 years on the Narragansett Bay, Providence, RI, it's great to be back in the mountains. From 25 ft elevation to 7,000 ft.  Remember Bouquet Hill?  When I was about 7 years old, I watched a wildfire on Bouquet Hill from my bedroom through my dad's gun sight.  I also loved going to Penn State in the shadows of Mt. Nittany.  

Wayne Schuricht

Greetings from Texas.  I trust and hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends..

I want to share my post knee replacement with you.  It is now 8 weeks since my surgery and I am very happy and pleased with the results so far. I have not walked so easily and effortlessly and pain free in over 8 years.  I have not progressed to playing golf or tennis like I hope to as of yet, but just the ease with which I am now simply walking validates the procedure.  If you are contemplating knee replacement surgery please ask your surgeon about pre-op cryotherapy to help with the post-op pain and recovery.  Once again my procedure was called "IOVERA", but might have different names.  If you have any thoughts or concerns and would like to talk about it, please call me.  My number is listed on my profile page.

And now let me take this opportunity to wish younz all a very Merry, Blessed Christmas and best wishes for a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year in 2024.  Stay safe, take care of each other and this wonderful land.  Wayne!

Alberta (Jinky) Maxwell (Clements/Sapinsky)

Hi Wayne and everyone too,

Glad your so happy with your operation and sharing all the details of it too with us that might be having it done also. I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Take care my friend...Hugs, Jinky 

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Hi dear Wayne and Classmates of 1963!

Wayne, I appreciate your update on your knee replacement and that you are pleased with the results.  It truly is a miracle what can be done for joint replacements, at this time, in the world of modern technology and medicine.  It takes courage to do what you have done.  You are an inspiration to others who are yet undecided.  Let us know how you continue to strengthen each day.

Thank you for your Thanksgiving and Christmas "good wishes!"  Ron and wish "all" a very blessed Christmas... one filled with love, joy, and peace!  Happy 2024 New Year!

Shalom and with love from Fran

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy Yinz'all,  Joann and I want to wish everyone a Blessed Merry Christmas and a Very Happy, Prosperous, Healthy New Year.  Unfortunately my reindeer have frozen stiff and we are having trouble with liftoff, so we'll hav e to abort our flight back to New Ken for the Holidays.

Mina Stewart (Toole)

Chris Dominik (Cross)

Hey, Wayne - Maybe you deer need knee replacements. 😁 I'm happy to hear that tire doing well! Merry Christmas!!!

Yvonne Pelino (Pelino)

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy all!  Unfortunately there is sad new to share.  Our vivacious, fun loving classmate, Marilyn Harkins Claassen passed away 2 days ago after a long battle with lung cancer.  She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Hi Wayne,

Thank you for the update regarding Marilyn!  She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. 

I hope that you and your family are doing well and that you continue with successful results after your surgery.  You are in my prayers for healing and happiness.

I appreciate the way you keep everyone informed and updated.  Thank you...sincerely, dear friend!

With warm regard from Fran...

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy All from a sunny Texas.  My son Hans and I are both former US Air Force Flight Surgeons and proud to honor out troops on Armed Forces Day!

Barbara Vestrand (Shema)

Hats off to you both, Wayne! And thank you, thank you for your service.

My best to you and your family.

Barbara

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Hi dear Wayne!

Thank you for sending the great photo of you and your son, Hans.  We are very appreciative of all that you do to serve our beautiful country!

Enjoy this wonderful time of the year with your family.

With warm regard from Fran

P.S.  Hoping that your knee is healing well!

Roger Loughran

Hi Wayne - What a great picture proud Papa.  From one Vet to another, best to you for a continued healthy year as we strive to make another one.  Roge

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy from Texas.  Just had a great visit with Fred Grau and his son MIke.  Played a little golf and took in the Notre Dame / Texas A&M football game.  We had a great time and true to Texas sized hospitality allowed the visiting team to go home victorious and happy!!!!!!  Mike is wearing the gray shirt and my son, Hans is taking the selfie.  I'm sure you can recognize the youngsters in the middle!

Darlene Farkas (Sprowls)

Thank you, Wayne for posting the pictures of you, Fred, and your sons.  Thank all of you for your service and how wonderful to enjoy a great visit together!  Dsrlene

Alberta (Jinky) Maxwell (Clements/Sapinsky)

Hi Wayne,

That is a great picture of all of you and thanks for sharing with me....Jinky

Frances Massi (Haradzin)

Happy weekend, dear Wayne!

The photo of you, your son, and friends is great!  A joy to be with such good friends!  Thank you for sharing.

With warm regard from Fran...

Wayne Schuricht

Wayne Schuricht

Howdy to younz'all from Texas.  Tom Orszulak, Harry "Buzzy" Woloson, and I just enjoyed our semi-annual golf outing here in Fort Worth and Tyler, Texas.  We are standing in front of the Old Carswell AFB Golf course Club house, which is now a public course.  We have come to realize that none of us is going to win the US Open at Oakmont next year, but we are going yo try to attend. the good Lord willin'!  Maybe we will see you there, or at least have a mini reunion.  Until then, please take care and watch your steps, cause a simple fall can be more than a simple boo-boo.

Yvonne Pelino (Pelino)

Hello Wayne et al!  Great picture of the 3 Amigos in Texas.  My sincere apologies to everyone for not being

able to pull a mini reunion toghether this year. I was flying back and forth to Kansas City for 3 or 4 months due to a younger sister who had serious health issues. Unfortunately, she passed away in June.  I'm also in the middle of winding down my full time job in advertising with Boomer magazine in Cleveland (soon to be rebranded as THRIVE after 55!  I'll keep about a dozen of accounts into 2025, but basically semi-retiring. I'm hoping to get back to my podcast FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY HAIR sometime in the next few months. www.fiftyshadesofgrayhair.com.  Let's look at getting together at the VFW sometime in April/May of 2025. If any of your contact information has changed in the past year, please email it to me at ypelino@gmail.com.  My motto for 2025;  STRIVE TO STAY ALIVE:-).  Blessings to all and continued good health.

Yvonne Pelino

561 307 4177

Wayne Schuricht