James Edler Edler

'61

Homewood Grade School

Attended Carroll College, Kent State Univ. and Doctorate at Univ. of Mass. In school or worked in WI, OH, CO, MA, MD, CT & NY.
Married Dottie in '67. Two sons, Darin (35) and Ryan (33) Michelle and Melissa are dear daughters-in-law, 3 granddaughters and one grandson.

Dottie is retired from teaching Spanish, I am retired from GE Aircraft Engines and the faculty of GE's Leadership Development Center in Crotonville, NY. We have enjoyed great kids, travels, learning and our families. Since GE, I love the volunteer work I do at a local hospital. (Testing newborns for hearing problems and teaching a course for hearing aid users) I am also very active in some community action groups. My professional work focus has included extensive Consulting, Training and Management Development, Anti-Racism work, Change Leadership, Human Relations and University Counseling.

A major loss to our family was my twin brother, Rich's death in 2002, a special man that many of you will remember fondly. After the loss of his 18 year old son, he and his wife, Kitty, launched an LA Chapter of The Compassionate Friends, a world-wide support organization for families who have lost children. He authored several books and touched thousands of lives professionally and as the President of The Compassionate Friends. He would have been ecstatic about connecting with high school friends and the 50th reunion.

Dottie and I love time with the "Kids" and grandkids, travel, family, the outdoors and community work. Photograpy, cooking, fly tying and fly fishing (salt and freshwater) keep me off the streets. Dottie taught middle school Spanish and is the kind of teacher you want your kids and grandkids) to get.

Human & Organizational Development/Change Ldshp.

I am struck with the impact connecting with High School friends has had on me. I guess our roots do run deep and the importance of so many of you in helping shape who I am today is precious and valued tremendously.
I wish you all the very best and hope we can connect at the Reunion... I'll be the one who hasn't aged, gained weight or grayed at all...

Click Here to See a Slide Show of Jim’s recent trip to South Africa and Tanzania

Too many to select one... Friends, laughter, baseball, football and coming of age all stand out