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Share your memories, pictures and well-wishes with Pete Smerud as he retires after nearly 40 years with Wolf Ridge ELC.
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Pete,
Thank you for your deep commitment to Wolf Ridge and for the many years you devoted to educating and inspiring generations of young people. The experiences our daughters had with PCCS and summer camps at Wolf Ridge created lasting memories and continued to foster a deeper appreciation for nature, stewardship, and lifelong learning.
Your leadership helped shape a place that has touched countless lives, including those of my children. The lessons learned there extend far beyond a single visit, as they are carried forward and shared with others for years to come.
We are grateful for your service and wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter.
With gratitude,
Jodi Doeden and familyPete, Thank you for your deep commitment to Wolf Ridge and for the many years you devoted to educating and inspiring generations of young people. The experiences our daughters had with PCCS and summer camps at Wolf Ridge created lasting memories and continued to foster a deeper appreciation for nature, stewardship, and lifelong learning. Your leadership helped shape a place that has touched countless lives, including those of my children. The lessons learned there extend far beyond a single visit, as they are carried forward and shared with others for years to come. We are grateful for your service and wish you and your family all the best in this next chapter. With gratitude, Jodi Doeden and family0 Comments 0 Shares 265 ViewsReact
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Pete, as you start your next chapter of life, I want to wish you all the very best to you and Sue. Your immense contribution as executive director at WR is a direct attribute of your personality and the diligence and discipline to keep focus on the things that needed to get done at the campus. Your tremendous knowledge of the school and its operations is just phenomenal. Your ability to stand in front of anybody and especially the donors and speak volumes of the achievements of WR and that in itself is a marketing genius in you.
You will be missed in a very big way and hope you keep in touch with the campus from time to time.
Again, I want to wish you and Sue the very best going forward in your retirement.
Cheers
Raj PillaiPete, as you start your next chapter of life, I want to wish you all the very best to you and Sue. Your immense contribution as executive director at WR is a direct attribute of your personality and the diligence and discipline to keep focus on the things that needed to get done at the campus. Your tremendous knowledge of the school and its operations is just phenomenal. Your ability to stand in front of anybody and especially the donors and speak volumes of the achievements of WR and that in itself is a marketing genius in you. You will be missed in a very big way and hope you keep in touch with the campus from time to time. Again, I want to wish you and Sue the very best going forward in your retirement. Cheers Raj Pillai0 Comments 0 Shares 264 ViewsReact
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Pete, you are an indelible part of the Antioch University/Wolf Ridge partnership and I will forever remember Libby McCann and I taking a jaunt up to see you for a mere 24 hours to solidify our work together. I also remember Libby saying, "I didn't realize this would be so important and so energizing!" You always had faith in us, and faith in the partnership. For that I will be grateful. Wolf Ridge is so lucky and blessed to have had you at the helm these 40 years. May you spend time for yourself and your family after giving your all to the organization. You are such a rock star! All the best, Laura Andrews (Antioch University)Pete, you are an indelible part of the Antioch University/Wolf Ridge partnership and I will forever remember Libby McCann and I taking a jaunt up to see you for a mere 24 hours to solidify our work together. I also remember Libby saying, "I didn't realize this would be so important and so energizing!" You always had faith in us, and faith in the partnership. For that I will be grateful. Wolf Ridge is so lucky and blessed to have had you at the helm these 40 years. May you spend time for yourself and your family after giving your all to the organization. You are such a rock star! All the best, Laura Andrews (Antioch University)0 Comments 0 Shares 268 ViewsReact
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Pete, you have been a delight to work with over these many years. A true champion for sustainable living and conservation behavior, you walk the talk with such passion, you bring everyone along with you. I love how when we have brought our sustainability network to Wolf Ridge, a two hour tour of campus easily stretches to a half day because of the depth of knowledge you bring about your buildings, systems, and campus. Enjoy retirement and applying your passions to other things in your life!Pete, you have been a delight to work with over these many years. A true champion for sustainable living and conservation behavior, you walk the talk with such passion, you bring everyone along with you. I love how when we have brought our sustainability network to Wolf Ridge, a two hour tour of campus easily stretches to a half day because of the depth of knowledge you bring about your buildings, systems, and campus. Enjoy retirement and applying your passions to other things in your life!
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Pete,
Thank you for your deep commitment and many years of service to Wolf Ridge and educating so many, who in turn will teach others about this amazing resource and place. Best wishes to you and your family.Pete, Thank you for your deep commitment and many years of service to Wolf Ridge and educating so many, who in turn will teach others about this amazing resource and place. Best wishes to you and your family.0 Comments 0 Shares 252 ViewsReact
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...We made a "haunted trail" and you met us on the trail mad, saying there were noise complaints, then brought us to the office where there was a fake pentagram - fooled us!...We made a "haunted trail" and you met us on the trail mad, saying there were noise complaints, then brought us to the office where there was a fake pentagram - fooled us!0 Comments 0 Shares 275 ViewsReact
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Pete,
Thank you for all your support to the Prior Lake-Savage District. Your handwork and dedication has made it possible for us to continue our trips. I feel fortunate to have worked with you these past 40 years. You have become a dear friend. I will miss seeing you on campus. I wish you and your family all the best as you begin your next adventures. Have fun!!Pete, Thank you for all your support to the Prior Lake-Savage District. Your handwork and dedication has made it possible for us to continue our trips. I feel fortunate to have worked with you these past 40 years. You have become a dear friend. I will miss seeing you on campus. I wish you and your family all the best as you begin your next adventures. Have fun!!0 Comments 0 Shares 306 ViewsReact
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Dear Pete,
Congratulations on your retirement and on having been a director of Wolf Ridge for such a long time. It is the most inspiring and beautiful ELC I know and I am still grateful that I had the chance to be a student naturalist in '85 and '86. Thank you for taking such good care of Wolf Ridge! I am looking forward to meeting you and Sue again in '27. For now, take care and enjoy your well-deserved free time with Sue, family and friends! Love, PeetDear Pete, Congratulations on your retirement and on having been a director of Wolf Ridge for such a long time. It is the most inspiring and beautiful ELC I know and I am still grateful that I had the chance to be a student naturalist in '85 and '86. Thank you for taking such good care of Wolf Ridge! I am looking forward to meeting you and Sue again in '27. For now, take care and enjoy your well-deserved free time with Sue, family and friends! Love, Peet
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Dear Pete! We love you and wish you all the best in retirement. Thanks for changing our lives!Dear Pete! We love you and wish you all the best in retirement. Thanks for changing our lives!0 Comments 0 Shares 291 ViewsReact
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Pete, a heartfelt thanks for your impact on people, nature, and the world!!Pete, a heartfelt thanks for your impact on people, nature, and the world!!0 Comments 0 Shares 290 ViewsReact
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...the time when you led a tracking seminar at 0 degrees in a sweater with no hat or gloves, perfectly in your element...the time when you led a tracking seminar at 0 degrees in a sweater with no hat or gloves, perfectly in your element0 Comments 0 Shares 280 ViewsReact
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