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Bill Rawitzer

I joined the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Edina HS. I was a communications specialist for five years attaining the rank of Corporal E4. My tours of duty included Bay of Pigs, Philippines, Japan, and Vietnam. After the Marine Corps, I returned to Edina and, in August of 1967, I married Linda Thompson, who went to Edina during the 7th-10th grades. We have two children, Chris and Carrie Rawitzer who both live in Huntington Beach, CA. We have lived in Edina, Prior Lake, MN, Albuquerque, NM, and have recently retired in SaddleBrooke, AZ.

I have had several careers including manufactures representative for hydraulics, industrial door locks, and owner of Richfield/Prior Lake Jewelry. In addition, I worked for the Edina Schools for over twenty years, retiring from my position as outdoors groundsperson in 2001.

While living in Prior Lake, I enjoyed coaching my son and his friends in hockey and I was an active member of the Prior Lake Players community theatre group. In Albuquerque, we joined a Honda Motorcycle group and enjoyed touring the U.S. and Canada on our Honda Goldwing Trike.

My wife and I enjoy the beauty and art of the Southwest and appreciate the wildlife we view each day in our yard, including deer, bobcat, and a variety of birds.

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