Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with one of his former teachers Mick Bauman, for DGF Superintendent Bernie Lipp and his seatmate on the "Black Bus" Duane.

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Dennis Schumacher // US Navy // US Navy Reserve // ACTIVE DUTY RANK // E-7

Dennis was raised in Zeeland, North Dakota and now resides in Fargo. He joined the Navy, where he served from June 1968 through May 1970. After graduating basic training in Gulfport, Mississippi, he was assigned to the NMCB-58 in Davisville, Rhode Island. Dennis was a heavy duty construction mechanic, repairing all types of cranes and earth-moving equipment.

After the my active duty service, he became a civilian sailor, and went to work as a diesel tech for Cummins Diesel Sales and Service in Fargo while also partaking in the Navy Reserve for another 20 years.

Dennis is now retired from both the military and my civilian work.

He is a member of the West Fargo VFW, Harwood American Legion, Fargo DAV, and the VVA.

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Lee Otos // US Army // SGT

Lee enlisted in the Army and began his service in August 1968, staying in until August 1971. After his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he worked in communications while stationed in Germany. Earning his Sergeant rank was a huge accomplishment for him. After the Army, he moved back to North Dakota and worked in trucking for 35 years before ultimately retiring.

Lee is a member of the West Fargo VFW and the Fargo American Legion.

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