Carole Buhler Randecker

Profile Updated: February 9, 2025
Residing In: Glen Ellyn, IL USA
Spouse/Partner: Harv, a retired health insurance specialist. Married in 1984.
Children: Scott, born 1988. Graduated with a BA from North Central College in Naperville, IL. Married Claire More…on 7/3/2021, who came with her own 4 children under 11 yrs. old. Scott has begun a new career in Dual Language education at the elementary school level. Finally, we will become first time grandparents when baby boy Randecker arrives around Dec. 21, 2021!
Current Interests? Gardening; volunteering; fun with friends; Beacon Hill resident marketing committee; and yes, Bingo!
**A. Where have you been and what 'cha been up to since Park High?

After Park High, I earned both my BA and MA degrees in Spanish from Beloit College and Middlebury College, respectively. Teaching high school Spanish in Manitowoc, WI was the first of my six careers. Following that came a bilingual public aid caseworker, a public aid quality control reviewer, an investigator of public aid employee fraud, and 31 years in trust and investment banking, all in the Chicago area. Retired in 2009, and went back to school to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Worked a couple years in that capacity. Currently volunteering as a Transporter at Elmhurst Hospital, and as a Food Pantry Intake worker at People's Resource Center in Wheaton.

**C. What Teacher or Coach was the most influential on your education at Park and why?

Gerald Kongstvedt. I had "King Kong" for both sophomore and senior English, as well as for homeroom all three years. One of the first things he wrote on the board in sophomore English was Whatcha doin'? (Question A above reminded me of this!) We had to write a response in essay form. Mr. Kongstvedt was unconventional, and always challenged us to think outside the box. In retrospect, he helped prepare me for my four years at Beloit College, where I was constantly encouraged to go beyond, follow different paths, and ask lots of questions.

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Hi Trudy! First, belated birthday wishes. I hope the year ahead will bring you many happy times. I don't go into this site very often, but wanted to note how you seem to be the glue that holds us all together! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Happy New Year to all! 2020 is now in the rear view mirror. I was fortunate to be offered the Covid-19 vaccine which I received yesterday. This because I was volunteering as a Transporter at Elmhurst Hospital until the pandemic hit, and I think they are now contemplating bringing us all back if we choose. I can hardly wait! Praying that 2021 is a better year for all of us. Take care of yourself and each other!

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Hello Judy! Just want to wish you an early Happy Birthday. I see you will be attending the summer event in Racine. I'm sorry I couldn't be there.

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Seasons do come and go, but true friends last forever. Happy Birthday, true friend!

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