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Lisa (Dickmander) Macke
August 18, 2024
So sorry to hear of his death!! Mr. Lightener remains my all-time favorite educator & was tremendously instrumental to my career choice: I took his many lessons to heart and passed them on to as many students as possible in my higher education career, as well as to my kids and grandchildren. I´ll never forget when a friend & I were talking about possibly trying to start a peer counseling program at WNHS, he just looked at us and said, "Well-why wouldn´t you do it? Sounds like a great plan to me!" He encouraged us to go straight down to the guidance counselors and talk to them, and it was because of his wise words that the program came to fruition. Many thank yous to Elizabeth, Jenny, & Mindy for sharing him with all of his students over the years!
Carla Trinklein
August 18, 2024
Mr. Lightner was such a caring man. When he spoke to someone it was like they were the only person in the room. I will remember him for his warm smiles, unfailing kindness and his quick sense of humor. Elizabeth, Jenny, Mindy and the rest of the family- I am so sorry for your loss.
Laurie Joyce
August 17, 2024
Cousin Gene while took much joy in scaring me as a young girl I will always admire you and the lessons I learned (always sleep with clothes on!) as well as the many passions you had amd weren´t afraid to tackle them until we meet again! I´m sure my mom was waiting with Oreo cookies for you
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