Barb (Johnson) Conrad died in December 2023 after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Barb was a firm believer in education and was an educational assistant for over 20 years with District 281 in the ECFE program. She cherished every moment helping those parents and their children getting ready for their next phase of formal schooling. She is deeply missed and remembered by her husband, Steve '79, son Andy (Annalisa), daughter Kelsey (Joel) and grandson James Conrad along with brother-in-law Scott '80, late brother-in-law Jeff' '83, and sister-in-law Jenny '87.

Eric Hyland '81 was on the debate team. He followed the love of debate to Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR where he graduated in 1985 with a major in International Relations. Eric was a lobbyist by profession most recently starting his own business Eric Hyland Government Affairs. Eric cherished his many friends and business cohorts whom were an integral part of his life. Eric was a lifelong learner which led to his love of collecting. His love of golf, hunting, fishing and travel consumed him. He was a great son, brother and uncle whom always tried to put family first.

Mark Lodge grew up a proud Johnson High School 'Governor' and developed a strong passion for sports early on that would shape the rest of his life. Mark taught history and geography at St. Francis ISD #15 for 36 years. He coached boys high school hockey in addition to Coon Rapids Little League and traveling baseball. He officiated hockey, football, softball and volleyball for the MN State High School League for over 40 years. He was very proud to have officiated over 6,000 hockey games in his lifetime. He played hockey with friends in a recreational league until he was 65 years old. He carried a deep love for history throughout his life. He spent many years collecting and restoring antique outboard motors and was active in the National Antique Outboard Motor Club for decades. Recently, he worked hard on a project archiving the history of Johnson High School Hockey. He also was on the reunion committee for his Johnson High School Class of 1970. Fellow referees and athletes he coached described him as a mentor, leader, friend, and a "class act."

Marlyn Hyland dedicated his life to teaching and coaching. A 45-year career in education began in NE and lead to a 4-decade tenure with the Anoka-Hennepin school district. He taught and coached at CRHS from 1970-1994. Marlyn loved teaching chemistry and earth science, but his true love was coaching. He coached Cardinal wrestling and women's fastpitch. He was part of the brand-new coaching staff for the fastpitch team that won the first State tournament and CRHS's first team cahmpionship in any sport (girls or boys!). Those successful Cardinal wrestling and fastpitch teams earned him induction into the Minnesota coaches' hall of fames in both sports. A resident of Coon Rapids over 50 years, he was a great fan of all CRHS sports well into his retirement years. Marlyn passed away in January of 2023. Father to Eric Hyland '81 and Amy (Hyland) Baretz

Thomas Kluck had a dedicated career in the mental health field after recieving his bachelors in Psychology from Minnesota State Mankato and his masters in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University. In addition to his career of service, he also happily volunteered as a lifting coach at the local high school near his home.Thomas died unexpectedly in October of 2023. He enjoyed all things Halloween and could be found powerlifting, reading pholisophy and listening to heavy metal in his spare time. He loved and was loved by his wife Andrea and their son Bennett. Thomas is remembered by his wife, Andrea.