Let's rally around Tom Tessmer

Tom Tessmer, a member of the JHS Class of 1965 for the great majority of his high school career --  before his family moved from Alexandria, is going through some tough times.
A friend, Bob Gilbert, hopes Tom's old Alex friends will call and support Tom now. That's what Bob encouraged Tom Obert to do in an email yesterday.
Here's his note:

I have some sad news concerning Tom Tessmer. His wife has been very ill for the past year, going through several operations and therapies in an attempt to stop the spread of cancer. She has little time left as the doc has given her at the outside until early summer of next year. On top of this, Tom has been faced with unusually high medical bills. He may lose his business, Desert Valley Optical. He is a wonderful person, I know him personally as his long-time customer. 

You're an old-time "Alex" guy. If you could give him a call, I would appreciate it (623/546-2080). 

Thanks.

Bob G

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(Obert checked with Gilbert before offering this to post on the blog. Bob responded yes, and that it would be most "uplifting" if classmates would contact him. He's tired, Bob says.)
Friends, please mail Tom a card, here's an address for you to use:

Desert Valley Optical

Grand Village

14455 N.W. Grand Avenue

Suite 102

Surprise, AZ 85374