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RETIREES
FHWA Retirees
From the Board
George Ostensen
Board Chair
Welcome to the FHWA Retiree Website
This website is your connection to a group of retirees who were once and will
always be part of the FHWA’s Family. Each year we enjoy reuniting with other
FHWA retirees at our annual reunions which are held all across the Nation. We
move our reunions from east coast to west coast and to the midlands of the
central US. There you’ll find us celebrating our times together as former FHWA
employees and as current retirees.
As you may know, we are a totally volunteer organization and our mission is to
celebrate together once per year, catch up on old times, all while mixing in what’s
going on in our current lives. It’s an informal gathering, lighthearted and a fun
time together, and All are welcome. FHWA Retirees Is not for some elite group of
former FHWA “bigwigs” – It is for you.
Steve Moreno
Meeting Moderator
If you worked for FHWA at any time during your career and have retired, or if you are planning retirement soon, this is YOUR organization. This website will be your source of information about upcoming and past reunions. It will also keep you updated on the latest news. On our website you will be able to find current and past newsletters, photos of reunions, and basic information about the organization. Check back often to see what’s happening. If you are reading this and are not on our mailing list, drop us a line using the Contact Us link or sign-up using the Log-in link above. Remember, your FHWA family didn’t have to end with your retirement!
Reunion News
2025 FHWA Retirees Reunion
by Ron Hill
Well, the 35th Annual FHWA Retiree Reunion has come to a close. The weather could not have been any more accommodating. The facilities outstanding. Tours well planned and attended. And best of all were the 50 plus attendees who made the reunion such a fantastic experience.
The reunion began with registration on Sunday the 27th of April and ended with checking out on the first of May. In between a wonderful golf tournament (led by Dave Bender) took place on Monday where 15 intrepid individuals took part in
Reunion Site, Wyndham Westward Look Hotel, Tucson, AZ
a challenging round at the El Conquistador Golf Course. The winning team this year consisted of Don and Rita Steinke and Bill and Verna Brownell far and away the best team by 8 strokes. No one was able to put a ball on the green so closest to the pin is carried over to next year. Weather was great (low 80’s). The Executive Board met later in the afternoon. A wonderful reception followed that evening with many western themed goodies.
35th Annual Reunion Group Photo
Tuesday was spent on tour to the Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum led by Pam Hill and Phill and Pamela Miller where folks learned about living in the desert from friendly human, animal and plant life. Again, the weather was great. Wednesday the general business meeting took place (click here for minutes). Unfortunately, no one from the local Division office was able to be present and provide updates on the status of the organization. Fun and camaraderie continued. That evening the family night dinner took place with everyone enjoying an excellent meal of Chilli Ribs, Salmon or Chicken.
Afterwards, the camaraderie continued until late in the evening with karaoke and dancing.
An excellent raffle/auction was run this year by Pamela Miller with a wonderful mix of items to be bid on. This year’s raffle/auction raised $790.00 for the organization.
Thanks to all who attended and made this such a success.
Host Team:
Ron and Pam Hill
Dave Bender
Phill and Pamela Miller
Guests Enjoying Family Night Dinner
Puns, Dumb Dad Jokes and Other Ponderables
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My resolution was to exercise. No, wait. I mean extra fries.
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I was kidnapped by mimes. They did unspeakable things to me.
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I wanted to be a monk, but I never got the chants.
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Why can’t you trust an atom? Because they make up everything.
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Bigamist. An Italian fog.
This section is updated weakly. Check back often.
In Memoriam
It is with extreme sadness that we have learned of the recent passing of the following FHWA retirees. To view their complete obituaries, as well as those of other FHWA retirees, please visit the Member Area on the menu bar.
WH Reynolds, 07-21-2025
David Clarke, 07-08-2025
Orval Knodel, 06-28-2025
Johnny Dahl, 07-02-2025
Betty Hoxie, 05-13-2025
Gary Dean Holly, 04-20-2025
Richard "Dick" Kay, 03-08-2025
Jan Barrows (spouse of Porter Barrows) 03-07-2025
Paul Pool, 03-07-2025
Larry Cagiwa, 02-2025
John Rippley, 02-15-2025