1971: Myrt and Rich Klukas served in Colombia in Armenia, Quindio beginning in 1971



Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Myrt and Rich Klukas can be contacted at mklukasacoxdnet

Country of Service: Colombia

Training Group: October, 1971

Cities you served in: Armenia, Quindio

Arrival Year: 1971

Departure Year: 1974

Work Description:

Myrt worked in the home ec field and Rich with the Department of Quindio in Natural Resources. We were volunteers with our 2 sons Tom and Tim.

Other Countries you served in, Training Group Name Arrival Year, Departure Year, Work Description:

None

Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:

Myrt became a Spanish,debate and speech teacher.Rich returned to the National Park Service.Tim is in Yellowstone and Tom with US Customs El Paso.

Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:

These were very enjoyable days with a new adventure every day. It was unique to be there with children. It has affected all of our lives immensely.

Anyone you are looking for or would like to hear from?:

Please contact us at mklukas@cox.net
We are currently in Omaha, NE

Any message for returned volunteers?:

We are hoping to have a reunion of our group which trained in Bogotá in October, 1971. Please contact us.

Originally posted: February 10, 2006

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