WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL Alumni
PORTLAND, OREGON
MILITARY SPOTLIGHT
MICHAEL W. FOLKESTAD (1959)
US ARMYMichael Folkestad graduated from Wilson in 1959. He served in the US Army from 1960 until he retired. He served in France, Germany, Vietnam and numerous posts in the US, including duty in the White House Communications Center. He went to flight school and flew several planes and helicopters during his service. He served as Lt. Col. Michael W. Folkestad. Mike died August 20, 2022 of covid 19. Susan Piper '59 is Michael's former spouse.