Class of 1963 55th Year Reunion

The Rossville High School class of 1963 celebrated with a class reunion during the Tall Corn Festival on August 10 and 11.  They graduated 55 years ago.  On Friday, fourteen classmates enjoyed an evening pizza party at the Rossville Senior Center.  On Saturday, one of the highlights was riding on a float in the parade.  Saturday evening, the class met again for a meal, visiting and lots of fun reminiscing about their years together.  Of the fourteen classmates attending, eight started first grade together and were together all twelve years.  The classmates came from Ohio, California, Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas and Kansas.   Back row:  John Wehner, Wayne Cullison Williams, Brent Kitchen, Michael Gresser, Bob Stach, David Jones and Dale Dannefer.   Not pictured: Albert Miller. Front row:  Anna Ent Macha, Virginia Rezac Foster, Jean Stiles Schneider, Sharon Irwin Fannin, June Wehner Burgett and Judy McCollough Lundin.

Football Roster For 2018

Name                 Grade    Ht.     Wt.   Position Position
1  Joao Lovisi        11     5'10    170   K
2  Corey Catron       9      5'6     151   RB LB
3  Taegan Sumner  12       6'      151  WR DB
4  Parker Kenney   10      5'4     129  WR DB
5  Torrey Horak       9      5'10    151  QB DB
6  Kaleb Badura     11       5'9     146  WR DB
7  Garrett Carver    12       6'2     161  QB DB
8  Tyree Sowers     10         6'      181  RB LB
9  Kaiden Brown   10        5'8      151  RB LB
10 Bo Reeves        10        6'3      181  QB DB
11 Parker Kenney  10        5'3      111  WR DB
12 Kaleb Badura    11        5'8      145  WR DB
13 Aiden Garcia      9         5'9      139  RB DB
14 Elijah Daughty 12         5'7      156  WR DB
15 Trent Gentry      9          5'6      129  RB LB
16 Kaden Brown    9          5'7      131  RB DB
19 Randy Morelli  11         6'1      151  WR DB
20 Layne Hurla     10         5'8      133  RB DB
21 Trevor Johnson 12        6'3       215  RB DB
22 Cody Barker     10         5'7      131  RB LB
23 Tagen Kippes     9          5'6      146  WR LB
33 Colby Hurla       9           5'5     101  WR DB
50 Cody Dyche     12          5'11    206   OL DL
51 Joe McGrath    10          5'10    161   OL DL
52 Mshewe Hale   10          5'8      191   OL DL
53 Payton Catron  12          5'9      206   OL LB
55 Trevor Cunningham 11  6'2      285   OL DL
56 Kris Brown      10           6'1      181  OL DE
58 McGwyre Leathers 9     5'11     161  OL DL
60 Sam Twombly  9             6'        141  OL LB
62 Jordan Hulett-Quinones 10 5'11 226  OL DL
63 Brody Lietz      9             6'1       189  OL DL
64 De'Andre Sowers 9         5'6       176  OL DL
65 Callan Bahner 11            5'10      211  OL DL
66 Bryant Sumner 9             6'         171  OL DL
70 Ryan Willoughby 9        5'7        141  OL DL
71 Bryson Balch  10            5'8        171  OL DE
72 Kody Davoren 11            6'1        211  OL DE
77 Rapheal Cooney 9            6'         156  OL LB
    Thomas Trice
    Tim Limely
    Kia Western
    Chris Vander Putten
    Garrett McCrory
    Tyler Culp

Cross Country Roster for 2018

Boys
Marvin Cummings
Justin Jordan
Ben Price Managers:
Zach Archer
Bronc Reser
Tres Faith
Hayden Sanders
Wade Twombly

Girls 
Katie Dohrman
Meagan Huston
Emma Streit
Kitty Jordan
Julia Streit
Alexis Zabala
Errika Faith
Cassie Fund
Amelia Foster
Keera Lacock

Head Coach: Garrett Jones

Volleyball Roster for 2018

Name                      Year 
Destiny Bergstresser 10
Jordan Bittner           12
Jaycee Fiedler           10
Tatum Gentry            10
Briar Gillum                9
Dallis Golder             12
Erika Hatina               11
Kelcie Kippes            12
Breck McCrory          10
Rayna Miller              11
Taylor Morelli            11
Michaela Paulsen       11
Peyton Price               10
Elizabeth Schaefer       9
Mallorie Salmon         11
Caylee Zemek              9

Head Coach: Paula Stucky
Assistant Coach: Kennedy Anderson

Girls Golf Team Roster for 2018

Name                          Year in school
Elizabeth Foster                  12
Jenna Rodehorst                  11
Leah Hudson                       11
Sydney Wonnell                  11
Alexandra Broughton          11
Hailey Steele                       10

Head Coach: Greg Marney
 Assistant Coach: Nola Miller

Walker-McGuire At TCF Aug 11

    You can read the bio of Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire at:

https://www.walkermcguire.com/bio/

Richard Lambotte (74) Passes Away

Richard Lee "Rick" Lambotte, 62, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 15, 1956 at Topeka, the son of Norman S. and Elizabeth "Betty" Jacobson Lambotte. Rick grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1974.

Rick had worked in construction and had last worked for Jacobson Asbestos. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Rick was a past member of a corvette club in Topeka. He loved the outdoors, animals and the farm.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Lambotte.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Lambotte, Topeka; his children, Shaun Lambotte, Heather “Todd” Armstrong, all of Topeka; two brothers, Ken (Irene) Lambotte, Topeka and Todd (Alaina) Lambotte, Rossville; his grandson, Tadd; several aunts and uncles and many cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Rossville. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys. Rick will lie in state and the family will receive friends after 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church or the Helping Hands Humane Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave on condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Volleyball Team Ready To Go

    The RHS Volleyball season kicks off on Sat., Aug 25 with the Varsity team going to the Wellsville Tournament  and the JV team attending the Wamego JV Tournament. 
    This will be quickly followed by the  Rossville Triangular,  Aug. 30, at the home court.

Girls Golf Starts Aug. 13

    The RHS girl's golf team will begin practice on Aug. 13.  Their first meet will be Aug. 22 at the Jeff West Quad at the Village Greens in Meridan.

Cross-Country Team Begins Work

    The Rossville Cross-Country team has been practicing since July 31.  Their first tournament will be Aug. 30 at Mission Valley in Eskridge.   
    There will be a Parent meeting on Aug 17 at the school commons.

Football Season Begins

The new school is getting close and it is time for Dawg football.  Following are early dates on the schedule.
8-13    First Day of practice.
8/16    First Day of classes.
8/24    Back The Dawgs night,
8/31    First game of season at Centrailia.

Briar Gullum At AAU Jr. Olympics

    Briar  Gillum, daughter of Scott and Colleen Gillum,  competed in the AAU Jr Olympics at Drake University July 31. She placed 2nd in a field of 70 in the 14 yr old age division for the shot put.

    Briar will be a freshman at RHS in September.

Linda (Dennis) Rasch Passes Away

A beautiful life was cut short Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Linda Dennis Rasch died just two days after her birthday. She was born June 18, 1941 in Kingston, Oklahoma to Lois and Carlice Dennis. She was raised in Oklahoma and Kansas with her surviving siblings, Wendyl Dennis, Pete Dennis and her only sister, Sue Dennis Marchant.  

Linda married the love of her life, Wayne, in 1961. While Wayne finished his college career, Linda provided a home for him and their children. Wayne was commissioned into the Army through the ROTC program. The Army brought the Rasch family to Augusta, Georgia. They moved to Athens in 1973. 

Linda's career life was all about helping and enjoying people. She taught pre-school at First Presbyterian Church for many years. Her path changed and she began working for The Elephant Trunk, dressing young children, most of whom she had taught. After children's clothing, she made the change to adults. Linda worked at Heery's Clothes Closet for over 20 years. Countless loyal friends and customers wanted Linda to dress them. After retiring a few years ago, she enjoyed volunteering at her church, playing bridge, and spending quality time with her many friends. Her family was her heart and the core of her life. Linda was a genuine, generous, Christian woman, always thinking of others before herself. 

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne Rasch. Her children Paul Rasch (Shirley), Chad Rasch, John David Rasch (Jennifer), and her only daughter Linsey Rasch Jarrett (Johnny) also survive Linda. She lost her beloved son, Brad Rasch just over a year ago. Also surviving Linda are her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Carli Rasch Bushoven (Scott), Millican Dennis Jarrett, Seele Hayes Jarrett, Hayes Bushoven, Wells Bushoven, Carrie Savage and Sutton Cummins. Several nieces and nephews in Oklahoma and Kansas also survive Linda. 

A memorial service is planned for Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11 in the morning at Frist United Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. 

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool at 327 N. Lumpkin Street, Athens, Georgia 30601. 

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Online condolences can be expressed at:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/athens-ga/linda-rasch-7891940

A news article of her death is at:  http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180621/athens-woman-killed-in-2-vehicle-crash-in-oconee-county

Linda and her family moved from OK to Rossville about 1960 where she met and married Wayne Rasch (RHS class of 1960).

Riley Timmons Passes Away

Riley N. Timmons, 81, returned home Monday, July 30, 2018. He was born October 20, 1936 in Belvue, Kansas the son of Pearl Roberta (Heston) and Melvin A. Timmons, Sr. Riley attended State Street Elementary and Holliday Jr. High. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1959 where he received his GED.


Riley always had a smile on his face. He was called "Smiley" Riley in Rossville. He enjoyed road trips, riding his Harley-Davidson, naps and he loved to eat. He was a generous man, loved God and his family. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and was ready to give the shirt off his back for someone in need. 

Riley had many jobs including selling newspapers, working at Sears, Topeka Flour Mill, Union Pacific Railroad, Marlett Trailers and Great Bend Feedlot.

Riley married Madalyn "Mickey" McNeill on July 15, 1955 (died 2005). From this marriage was born a daughter, Vonn Char-Ree. Riley also married Darlene Wilhelm (died 2011) and Gina Medina (died 2016).

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Melvin, Jr.; sister, Florence and a few nephews. Survivors include daughter Char-Ree (Jerry) Cozart, Pahrump, Nevada; four grandchildren: Ryan (Brienna) Schmidt, Pampa, Texas; Andrea (Missy) Hoskins, Ridgecrest, California; Monique (Matt) Cozart, Pahump, Nevada and Jake Cozart of Norfolk, Virginia; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Nance, Utah; Marcia Aubert, Gary Timmons, Sr.; Barbara Timmons, Topeka; Judy Broesch, Wisconsin; Sharon (Denny) Elke, Minnesota and Karen (Ray) Wooda II, North Carolina; 36 nieces and nephews, many great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. 

Riley's wishes were to be cremated.

Graveside services will be at Wamego Cemetery, Wamego, Kansas on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:00 pm.