Departures - 2019
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John M. Huck, Maj USAF (Ret.), 82, was born on December 6, 1937 and passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Bellevue, NE. John, a Weather Officer, Vietnam veteran and a Bronze Star recipient, served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. After retirement he became a Deacon at St. Mary’s and St. Matthew’s Catholic Churches in Bellevue for 39 years. He was the 1997 Bellevue Person of the Year, administrator for the Bellevue Food Pantry, and a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beverly; children: Pamela Hughes (Kevin), Libby Leute (Tony), Matthew Huck (Connie), Jennifer Bardsley (Greg) & Michael Huck (Eileen); 18 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation: Thursday, December 19th, 5:30-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2302 Crawford Street, Bellevue. Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, December 20th, 10:30 a.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment: Friday, December 20th, 2:00 p.m., Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Bellevue Food Pantry, 1908 Hancock Street, Bellevue 68005. Memories at https://bellevuefuneralchapel.com/john-m-huck-majy-usaf-retired/
CMS Jack Dow DuBose, USAF, Ret. 86, beloved husband of Dorothy Joanna "Jo" Ward DuBose, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his residence. A native of Port Arthur, TX, Jack was the son of Joseph P. and Lulu Marguerite Shoemaker DuBose. He had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, serving in Vietnam. After retiring from the Air Force he became Deputy Director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, where he worked for 22 years. Jack enjoyed traveling, hiking, studying history and spending time with family and friends. He and Jo moved to Aiken in 2012 and are members of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to his wife 62 years, Jo, include a son, Jeffery DuBose, Prattville, AL; daughter, Jacqueline DuBose (Fred Singer), North Augusta, SC; grandsons, J. T. Yearby, Montgomery, AL, Chad Singer (Melissa), New Bern, NC. A memorial service will be held Tuesday morning, December 10th at 10 o'clock at Cornerstone Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Cornerstone Baptist Church's Building Fund, 100 Cornerstone Dr., Aiken, SC 29801 SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC Visit the online guestbook atww w.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com
MSgt. Floyd L. Brunner, retired, 89, of Paris, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Oak Park United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Cook officiating. The family will have a luncheon at the church at noon, and graveside services, with military honors, will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Floyd, the son of Gottfried P. and Sadie Brunner, was born May 18, 1930, in Lincolnville, Kansas. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 1943. He graduated as salutatorian at Herington High School in 1947, at the age of 17. Floyd joined the United States Air Force in 1948, after his 18th birthday. Following basic training he went to weather observer school at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, graduating top of his class in February 1949. He continued at Chanute as an instructor until 1951. He was stationed in England, France, Germany, Scotland and Greenland, as well as many U.S. bases. Retiring in April 1969, he attended Kansas State University graduating Magna Cum Laude in May 1972, with a math major in secondary education. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married Rava Brunner in Paris, Texas. He taught mathematics in Arkansas City, Kansas, Middle School from August 1972-1980, Delmar School and North Lamar Schools in Paris. He worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1997. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; three brothers; and a grandson, Johnny Ray Compton. Survivors include his wife, Rava; daughters, Joyce Cole and husband, Donnie, of Hugo, Oklahoma, and Vicki Compton and husband, Rickey, of Hugo, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Andrew Cole and wife, Windee, of DeQueen, Arkansas, Aaron Cole and wife, Michelle, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Lindsay Hill and husband, Jeffery, of Hugo, Oklahoma; and great-grandchildren, Klayton and Paityn Cole, Ethan and Emerson Cole, and Alexis and Jeffery Hill Jr.; along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit brighthollandfunerahome.com.
Beverly Georgia (Hill) Miller, 97, widow of Col Robert Cecil Miller, USAF (Ret.), passed away peacefully Saturday evening November 23, 2019 at her residence in The Heritage at Shalimar Gardens in Fremont NE. She was born February 9, 1922 in Los Angeles and became high school sweethearts with her future husband. Son Michael Wesley died at age 20 in Vietnam combat just a week after arriving in country. Michael and Dad share a headstone at Fort Leavenworth cemetery. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Catherine Hill; son, Robert Lloyd (Shirley Cope); daughter, Kristin (Ray) Worcester Jones; grandsons, Toby and Joel (Louise) Miller; grandson, Ian (Lizandra) Worcester; and granddaughter, Amber Beltrand. She is survived by great-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren Jay, Dahlia, Chloe Beltrand; Flo and Arthur Miller; Ian, Scarlett, Sebastian, Sofia, Gabriel Worcester; Courtney and Mackenzie Jones, Alyssa and Katy Jones, and Kyler Jones. Longtime family friend and AWA member Larry Wilson added: I received Email from Kristin and she said that no funeral service is planned since her Mom believed in accentuating Life and nature rather than death. There may be a Memorial in Spring to spread her ashes when flowers start blooming. Larry continued, Beverly was a dear friend and confidante. I questioned her about details of events during and after the Tinker AFB tornado events and her answer was "I led a simple life raising my children and left tornado forecasting up to Bob and his instincts". In her later life, she was a private lady who liked to talk about ongoing or developing severe weather events. I kept her apprised of the good words that emanated from celebrations about the Fawbush/Miller first tornado forecast and she was thrilled to hear about the praise.
Harumi Reardon September 20, 1935 ~ November 16, 2019 Harumi passed peacefully from this world and was ready to meet her God. She is preceded in death by her parents Tetsudo and Momoe Monji. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, she is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jim, two sisters and two brothers in Japan, a step-daughter, Kerry (Tom) McHugh, sister-in-law Maureen (Frank) Moffett, three grandsons Joseph (Lindsay) Ferreira, Christian (Brittany) Ferreira and Chase Daniels, one great-granddaughter Sloan Marie Ferreira, a niece Jennifer (John) Trace and nephews Jason (Donna) Moffett and Jared (Stacey) Moffett, and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews in Japan and the United States. No viewing nor visitation. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church, 12210 South 36th Street, Bellevue. Family will receive guests one hour prior to the Mass. Inurnment at the Omaha National Cemetery following the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St Matthew the Evangelist Building Fund.
John Lassiter of Yukon, OK was born on April 29,1929 to Mattie and Robert Lassiter near VanBuren, Arkansas and went home to be with his Lord on September 18, 2019 at the age of 90 surrounded by family. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann ( Neal ) Lassiter, the mother of his five children; daughter, Lani Leigh and husband Roger of Portland, Oregon; daughter Kathy Lassiter of Independence, Missouri; daughter Carla Chown and husband Bill of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter Janet Lassiter and husband Kenny Weisbrod of Norman,Oklahoma; and son William Carl Lassiter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Eunice (Bachman) Lassiter of the home, one sister, Toni Ann Emery of Perris, California; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild and numerous other family and friends. John performed his patriotic duty by joining the Navy in 1944. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps which became the USAF in 1947 and served for 26 years and retired as a MSGT in 1973. He served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked at OPUBCO for 15 years and retired in 1988. John and his wife Eunice enjoyed traveling for many years after his retirement and they were very involved in his 6th Weather Mobile Unit. John and Eunice are members of the Western Oaks Christian Church (DOC) where John was an Elder Emeritus. John’s family has entrusted his care to Bill Merritt Funeral Service in Warr Acres (5820 NW 41st Street 405-789-5622). His family will be present at the funeral home on Sunday, September 22nd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services to celebrate John’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at First Christian Church of Yukon (601 Maple), with burial at Moore Cemetery in Moore, Oklahoma. Memorial donations in honor of John can be made to the Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma Chapter or the charity of your choice.
Major General Thomas A. Aldrich died in Roseville, CA on September 13, 2019 at age 95. He was born in Rosebud, Texas. Son of John and Opal Aldrich, he was raised in San Angelo, graduating with honors from San Angelo High School in 1941. He attended San Angelo State University and graduated from the Institute of Meteorology in Chicago where he met his wife, Ginny. He received a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Masters Degree in Business Administration from George Washington University. He also graduated from the Air Force Command and Staff College and the Air War College. Aldrich entered military service in 1943 and rose to the rank of Major General in the USAF before retiring in 1978. During his military career, he was an Air Force meteorologist and held the rating of Command Pilot with approximately 10,000 flying hours in 16 types of military aircraft. He organized and commanded the first USAF flying organization in Australia after WWII which provided classified aerial reconnaissance valuable to U.S. National Defense. Among his military decorations, General Aldrich was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Portuguese Cross. He is among the few Air Force Generals to have received the Order of the Sword from non-commissioned officers. His military assignments included two Air Force Wings (one at McClellan AFB and one in the Azores Islands) plus two numbered Air Forces (the USAF Air Weather Service headquartered at Scott AFB, Ill and the 22nd Air Force HQ at Travis AFB, CA). He and his wife, Ginny, were well known in Sacramento, Fairfield and Vacaville, CA for strong community relations with the military. Following his military service, General Aldrich was a Vice President and Corporate Representative for governmental affairs for Anheuser-Busch Companies for 16 years, based in Sacramento. He was an active board member of the California Manufacturers Association for 15 years and Chairman of the Board of Directors in 1993. He served as a board member of the California State Chamber of Commerce and was campaign director for statewide businesses in California. Aldrich helped to establish the Northern California Retired Officers Community in Fairfield, CA and served as Vice-Chairman of the Board. General Aldrich also served for many years as a board member and finance chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation in Colorado. Additionally, he was a board member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Retirement Fund. One of his top priorities in life was his active leadership in Christian churches wherever he served, helping to establish new churches in Washington D.C. and Alaska. This culminated in his leadership at Fremont Presbyterian Church where he served as elder, finance chairman, presbytery representative, and building campaign chairman. He often said that his proudest accomplishment was his marriage of 65 years to Ginny Peterson of Alta, Iowa. He is survived by his 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A private family funeral service will be held. A memorial service will also be conducted at Fremont Presbyterian Church in Sacramento at a date and time to be determined. More info as received
William (Bill) A. Albro, Colonel USAF Ret., passed away on August 5th, 2019, at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, after losing his battle with cancer. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on September 30th, 1939, Bill was the son of the late Arthur A. and Louise (Deblois) Albro, JR, and enjoyed his childhood along with his two sisters Phyllis (Raymond) Armbrust, and the late Linda (Bob) Burkitt. He started his relationship with the military in JR. ROTC at Rodgers High School in Newport RI., and enlisted in the Army Reserves upon HS graduation in 1957, rising to the rank of Corporal. He was in Air Force ROTC at Hobart College in Geneva, New York, and received a regular commission into the Air Force in June of 1961. He married Judith (Gillam) in September of 1961 and reported to his first duty assignment as a graduate student at MIT. They raised their two sons, Thomas and Todd, on various Air Force Bases throughout the country. Bill spent the first half of his Air Force Career in Air Weather Service, serving in Vietnam from 1964 to 1965. He would later return to SE Asia for several deployments from 1970-73. He transferred into the Missile Field in 1978 and was stationed at Minot AFB in North Dakota. Serving in the 91st Strategic Missile Wing in various positions including Combat Crew Commander, Squadron Commander 740th Strategic Missile Squadron, and Director of Operations. His final assignment was to the 485th Tactical Missile Wing where he served as Vice Wing Commander and retired as Acting Wing Commander. Post Air Force, Bill worked in international business in Oman, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, before ultimately retiring in Olympia, Washington. He then fulfilled his dream of serving as a priest and was Ordained in the Anglican Church in August of 2006, and served with Judy by his side until her passing in 2010. Father Bill served as the Rector of two congregations in Olympia and Gig Harbor WA, and was active in Prison Ministries and serving the needs of the elderly in retirement homes. In addition to his ongoing service to the Anglican Church, Bill enjoyed gardening with his wife Sumi (Kim) whom he married in 2014, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Sumi (Kim), sons: Tom (Tina), Todd (Deanna), stepsons: Ron and Randy, grandchildren: Nathanial, Kelsey (Kai), Sarah (Nick), Nicole, Luke and step grandson Ronnie. A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, August 23rd at St Alban’s Anglican Church (meeting in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church building), 3315 S 19th ST. Tacoma, WA 98405). Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
James J. Halbach June 16, 1943 – July 11, 2019 Jim was a very accomplished, humble man. His lowkey lifestyle, self-deprecating sense of humor, love of family, and generosity were evident to all who knew him. A person of great faith, he was a beloved brother, uncle to three generations, cousin, and friend. While serving his country in Global Weather at Stratcom, Jim worked diligently to improve the ability to track and forecast weather events. Following an honorable discharge, his private career involved technical support at various high-tech companies including more than 20 years at Honeywell. Jim was the “go-to guy” for some of their toughest problems. He had a talent for “fixing” things and established his first “Fix It Shop” in a room in his parents’ basement at the age of eight. Hobbies included maintaining a vegetable garden, building “things” and “tinkering,” computer programming (creating programs for Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry as a volunteer), keeping the family genealogy, and taking photos of his family, journeys, and adventures. He created a family newsletter and maintained it on a seasonal basis for many years. Highlights were photos of family members with updates on their recent accomplishments and adventures. A champion of healthy living, Jim swam, walked, cross country skied and rode his bike while following a healthy diet. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Alice; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Anna; oldest nephew, Mike and youngest nephew-in-law, James Quintana. He is survived by his sister Rosie; nephews: Chris (Michelle), Karl (Noreen), Pat (Susan), and Joe (Jenny); nieces, Jennifer (Bob) Little and Sheila Quintana; niece-in-law Bev; seventeen grandnephews and grandnieces; a great-grandnephew and great-grandniece. His legacy is his love of God, family and country. Visitation begins on Friday, August 23rd at 5pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by WAKE SERVICE at 6:30pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, August 24th at 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 654 S. 86th St. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. For memorials, the family suggests Masses or donations to Victory Noll Sisters.
Captain L. Brent Lokey USAF (Retired), age 76, of Shelbyville, TN, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Nashville, TN. Mr. Lokey was born in Shelbyville, TN, to his late parents, Neil Coble Lokey, Jr. and Nora Jenetta Philpott Lokey. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force in which he served 25 years. While in the Air Force, he served as Captain, Weather Officer, Squadron Commander, and served with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. Mr. Lokey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, twice awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, awarded three times the Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Antarctic Service Medal. Mr. Lokey worked with the Epilepsy Foundation of Middle Tennessee for 12 years as regional director. Locally, he was active in the Republican Party, president of the Shelbyville Central High School Class of 1960, past camp commander for the SCV camp in 1972, baseball coach, Sunday school teacher, and was also a “Professional Big Daddy.” He was also a member of Grace Baptist Church in Shelbyville, TN. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Ricky Lokey, and a grandson, Justin Leverette. Mr. Lokey is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Lokey, Shelbyville, TN; daughters, Christy (John) Rich, New Market, AL, Kay Lokey, Goodlettesville, TN, and Wendy Hamilton, Shelbyville, TN; brother, Neil (Connie) Lokey, Shelbyville, TN; sisters, Lydia Mittwede and Lisa Walker, both of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Katie Taylor, Ashley Knodel, and Joshua Knodel; great grandchildren, Emerson Taylor and Ellisyn Taylor. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, from 4pm until 8pm at Lawrence Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 2:00pm in the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Dr. Marvin Neill officiating. Interment will follow at Cothran Cemetery in Bedford County. Bobby Lemmon, Rick McGear, Sam Mittwede, Kenny Phillips, Neil Lokey, Joshua Knodel, and Jason Leverette will serve as active pallbearers. Sam Isom will serve as an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Middle Tennessee, 701 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37210. https://www.lawrencefuneral.net/notices/CaptainLBrent-LokeyUSAFRetired
William Anthony Hueller, 85, was born in Mt. Vernon, IN, on October 30, 1933, to Harold Ascher Hueller and Martha Ellen Hueller (Bauer). He died of age-related causes peacefully on June 28, 2019, with his family at his side. His first wife of 47 years, Carol, passed away 17 years ago. He is survived by his wife: Jan (Kovalak) of Stayton; son Kurt (Caroll) of Lyons; daughter: Karen (Stephen) Piacentini of Portland; 4 grandchildren: Nytasha (Darin) Gerdes of Bend, Jacob Hueller of Lyons, Jennifer Piacentini of Portland, Anthony Piacentini of Portland; and two great grandchildren, Hannah and Emersyn Gerdes of Bend. William (Bill) served 22 years in the United States Air Force as a meteorologist, was stationed in many locations, and served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He moved his family to the Santiam Canyon in 1974. He enjoyed reading, gardening, studying the weather, science fiction, pets and especially spending time with family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Mehama Community Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice at 1015 3rd. St. NW, Salem, OR 97303, or online at wvh.org/donate. Serving the family will be North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
Gerald D. (Jerry) Boynton, died at 4:10am, Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home on the Boynton family farm in Pulaski Twp, Ohio. He was 82. Gerald D Boynton was born in Bryan, Ohio, September 17, 1936, the elder son of Hubert and Dorothy Mae (Sackrider) Boynton. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Bryan High School in 1954. In 1958 he earned a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Michigan State University, and participated in ROTC. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force, then earned a certificate in meteorology at St. Louis University (1959). Assigned to Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall, England, he met Anne Marie Wheller, whom he married, July 29, 1961 at Caterham, Surrey. Together they had four children while Jerry served assignments in Spain and around the US. He also earned a master’s degree in geophysics, again from St. Louis University. He served one year as director of the Weather Station at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. His last military assignment was at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where he led engineers developing software for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. He served 21 ½ years, and retired in 1979 with the rank of Major. After his military retirement, Jerry worked for Harris Corp, Bellevue, NE, for 20 years. After meeting her on a blind date, he married Patricia Rowlands, August 29, 1981 in Bellevue, NE. Jerry and Pat moved to Pulaski in 1999, building a home on the family farm, and caring for his elderly father. He worked 12 years as buggy driver for Sauder Village and was known by riders for stories he told about the Great Black Swamp and the growth of agriculture in Northwest Ohio. He served as Zoning Chair for Pulaski Twp., vice-president of the Williams County Community Concert Association and was an active member of St. Patrick Church. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, working outdoors whenever possible and playing golf with other seniors at Riverside Golf Course in Stryker. He enjoyed college sports, flying the flag for Michigan State and Nebraska, where three of his children graduated. Just before his death he was accepted into the Williams County First Families as a direct descendent of Alpheus and Charles JC Boynton, who came to Bryan in 1841 and started the family farm in 1846. Gerald was the fifth-generation owner of the farm, which was awarded Sesquicentennial (150 years) status in 2016. Son Paul will maintain the family farm as the sixth-generation owner. Family events gave him great joy, especially the July 4th family gatherings at Lake Rabun, GA, and his eldest grandson’s recent wedding in North Carolina. He never wanted to be left out of family times, even during his final illness when not feeling well. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Anne Wheller Boynton, brother, Douglas Boynton, and sister, Janet Boynton Kravatz. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 38 years; two sons, Paul (Shelly) of Jacksonville, FL, and John (Michelle) of Nashville, TN; two daughters, Susan (Bayard) Closser of Decatur, IL and Linda (Jeffrey) Wade of Mason, Ohio; eleven grandchildren, Mitchell (Morgan) Closser, Cole Closser, Anna Closser, Nathan Boynton, John R. Boynton, Michael Boynton, Olivia Wade, Charlie Wade, Jack Boynton, Will Boynton and Molly Boynton. Also surviving are his sister, Kay Boynton Takeuchi of Lodi, California, nieces and nephews, and many whose friendship he valued. His beloved Springer Spaniel, Cocoa, misses him already. Our hearts are broken as we face the future without this upright and gentle man whom we loved so much and who loved all of us. Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2019 from 2pm – 7:00pm at the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home and Crematory, 206 North Lynn Street. Scripture service will follow, in the funeral home at 7pm. The Mass celebrating the life of Gerald Boynton will take place at 10:30am, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Patrick Church, 610 South Portland Street, Bryan, Ohio, with Father. Charles Ritter and Father David Tscherne officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Shiffler Cemetery immediately after the Mass, followed by a luncheon at the church. The family extends their deep appreciation to the staff of the Melanoma Clinic at the Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, and to all who cared for him during his last illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to AIM@Melanoma, 5729 Lebanon Road, Suite 144-305, Frisco, TX 75034; Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, Ohio 43502; or St. Patrick Church Capital Campaign, 610 South Portland Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
Glenn B. Rumley, a native of Fort Collins, passed away on June 8, 2019. Glenn graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1947 and from CSU in 1952 with a degree in Earth Sciences. He married his high school sweetheart, the former JoAnn Ellis in 1950. After graduating from CSU, he entered the US Air Force with a commission of 2nd lieutenant. He served in the North Korean war after which he entered Penn State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology. He served in Vietnam and Thailand during the Vietnam War as a squadron commander, supplying the combat forces there with needed weather information. He held a Master’s Degree from George Washington University in Public Administration and a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M University in Meteorology. Glenn served in the USAF for 29 years, retiring as a full Colonel. The next 10 years he served his church as an associate pastor in Nebraska. He and JoAnn retired to Estes Park in 1997. He is survived by his wife JoAnn, daughter Kari Mason and her husband Tim from Red Feather Lakes Colorado and his son Mark Rumley and his wife JoAnn from Liberty Missouri, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind man with great integrity who loved his God, his family and his country. He will be dearly missed. A Memorial service was held on June 20, 2019 at Good Samaritan Village in Estes Park CO at 2:00pm. A Military service was held at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins CO June 21, 2019 at 4:00pm. Donations may be made in Glenn’s name to St. Jude’s Memorial Hospital in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.
Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Richard Keith Wilson, 88, died peacefully in his sleep on June 1, 2019, in Harlingen, TX. He was born July 4, 1930, in Rapid City, SD. He spent his first 18 years on the ranch owned by his parents, Elmer and Ruth. Keith attended South Dakota State University, where he graduated in 1952 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. On June 22, 1952, he and Darlene June Klosterman of New Underwood, SD, were married. Keith served in the Air Force as a meteorologist from 1952 to 1972. He was assigned to numerous outposts including Colorado Springs; Seattle (where he earned a Master's degree); Thule, Greenland; Riverside, CA; Tokyo, Japan; and Omaha, NE. From 1972 to 1992 he was a computer whiz for UNISYS in Omaha. Keith quickly became a Nebraskan, rooting for the Cornhuskers until his death. He and Darlene became part of a square dance group, the Mix-Masters. In 1992, Keith retired from UNISYS and he and Darlene hit the road in their RV. By 1996 they were fulltime RV travelers, eventually making Harlingen their home. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marion; his son, Jeffery; and daughter, Dawn. He is survived by his wife Darlene, his son, Rick; daughters-in-law, Linda and Therese; four grandchildren, Jason, Randy, Jacob, Megan; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Caroline Wilsey. The family thanks the Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, the Cano Home and the many people who cared for Keith during his last four years. Keith will be buried, with military honors, at Fort Meade National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD, in the late summer of 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church, 2120 Ed Carey Drive, Harlingen, TX 78550. All are invited to sign the online guestbook or leave a memory at buckashcraft.com.
Carol Ann Pfeffer, spouse of Col USAF (Ret.) Gene Pfeffer, on May 28, 2019 went to be with the Lord at her home in Monument, CO with her husband of 56 years, Gene, holding her hand. Carol was born on December 13, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Martin and Gladys (Kuchar) Nestor. Carol was the oldest of four daughters Maureen Nestor Jones, Patricia Nestor Flynn and Joann Nestor Sazama. The girls grew up in the St. Louis Cathedral parish and community. Carol attended Nerinx Hall H.S. and St. Louis University where she met her husband. After being inseparable companions for four years, Carol and Gene were married on September 19, 1964 in the St. Louis Cathedral and soon departed for Salt Lake City where they began their U.S. Air Force life. Together they traveled the globe. Daughter Patricia Ann and a year later son Joseph Martin were born at Patrick AFB Cocoa Beach, FL. Son Michael Thomas was born at Scott AFB IL. The family spent time in England which was a favorite of Carol’s. She was active in the AF Wives Club throughout their 35 years of service, always providing support to other wives. Carol was proud of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University that she completed in 1993 after raising her children. Once she and Gene retired from the Air Force life and moved to Colorado Springs, CO they became very involved in the development of The National Museum of World War II Aviation where Carol helped catalog all the donated artifacts. She enjoyed golfing with Gene and her friends, travel, pottery and ceramics and her family. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Gladys (Kuchar) Nestor and Sisters Maureen Jones and Joann Sazama. Carol is survived by her husband Gene, her children Patricia Ann (Rick) Leone of Fowler, CO, Joseph Martin Pfeffer of Colorado Springs, CO, and Michael Thomas Pfeffer of Luling, LA, grandchildren Gabriella and Richard Valentino Leone, Joseph “Boomer” and Alexandria “Alex” Pfeffer, Sean and Ryan Granier and Thomas Pfeffer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol’s name to the National Museum of WWII Aviation https://www.worldwariiaviation.org/ or Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs https://www.ccharitiescc.org/. https://www.ellisfamilyservices.com/obituaries/Carol-Pfeffer?obId=4437948#/obituaryInfo Services will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Monument, CO on June 11th at 10:00 a.m. with a reception afterward followed by interment at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. A memorial celebration will be held to honor Carol’s life at a later time.
Donald Fred Moore passed away on May 14, 2019 at Charleston, SC. Don was born on July 5, 1921 in Beloit, WI. He grew up on a dairy farm in southern Wisconsin but the family lost the farm in the Great Depression. His father died when Don was only 12 years old. Growing up during the Depression taught him solid values and a healthy dose of common sense. Other than homes, he never financed anything in his life. Following High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the beginning of WWII and was singled out in his large class at Basic Training to attend Officer Candidate School. After the war, Don transitioned into the Air Force where he served in numerous assignments throughout his career which included the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon as well as overseas in Misawa, Japan and Wiesbaden, Germany. Unfortunately during this time his wife Patricia (nee Ryan) died in an auto accident and he was faced with raising four children, one whom was only eight months old. Don stayed in the Air Force and without a college degree or pilot's wings, made full Colonel before the age of 40. Ironically, he took up flying after retirement from the Air Force eventually owning a couple of Cessna airplanes. Upon retirement Don became one of the top officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington D.C. and testified before Congress on multiple occasions. After a second retirement he became a very successful realtor, eventually settling in Stowe, VT. Largely self taught, Don developed an impressive set of skills over the years. He was an accomplished mechanic, computer specialist and built three homes for his family, one in Front Royal, VA, and two in Stowe, VT. He and his second wife Mary Ellis Moore ultimately settled on John’s Island in Charleston, SC. They traveled the world extensively and ventured out of the country more than thirty times. In 1999, suffering a stroke while playing golf prompted Don and Mary to move into Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community on James Island where he often provided computer technology assistance to the other residents. Don passed away just a few weeks short of his 98th birthday. He was the best role model his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren could ever have hoped for. His two sons and two daughters will always be grateful that he introduced them to snow and water skiing, skydiving, flying, golf, home building, and inspired them to travel as much as possible. The world lost an extraordinary man. Don Moore is predeceased by his wives, Patricia Ryan Moore and Mary Ellis Moore. He is survived by the children of his first marriage: Two sons, Patrick and his wife Penny of Ludlow, VT and Michael and his wife Elisabeth of Breckenridge, CO, two daughters, Jan Haslam of Nashville, TN and Kathleen Sawyer of Stowe, VT, seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and his sister Marge Miller of San Antonio, TX. Private interment services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. Date TBD
Colonel Edward Thomas "Tom" Kubiak, 85, formally of Duluth, MN, died at his residence on April 26, 2019. Tom was born December 5, 1940 in Madison, WI. He graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth in 1963 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Air Force's Reserve Officers Training Program. Colonel Kubiak spent the next 24 years in various overseas and stateside assignments. During his military career, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, four Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals, the Air Force Longevity Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters, two Outstanding Unit Awards, and the National Defense Medal. Following his distinguished military career, Tom worked for several national companies involved with contracting emergency department services for hospitals. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund T. and Mary Elizabeth Kubiak and his loving wife, Kathleen Kubiak. Surviving are his sons, Dr. Kory Thomas Kubiak of O'Fallon, IL and Kevin Dale Kubiak of St. Charles, MO; grandchildren, Amanda Kaye Kubiak of St. Charles, MO and Craig Thomas Kubiak of St. Charles, MO; siblings, Dr. William D. (Donella) Kubiak of Duluth, MN, Robert P. Kubiak of St. Paul, MN, Mary (Dr. Hugh) Norsted of Plymouth, MN, and Dr. Elizabeth (Dr. Maury) Gloster of Sacramento, CA; and parents-in-law, H. Dale and Vivian Vance of St. Charles, MO. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com. Visitation: The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Schildknecht Funeral Home, 301 South Lincoln Avenue, O'Fallon, IL 62269. Service: Private graveside services will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Belleville, IL. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home.
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Philip Adrien Charron, SMSgt USAF (Ret.) of Satellite Beach, FL died on April 6, 2019. Philip was born in Miami, Florida to Adrien Charron and Mary Wenk, on July 9, 1942. After graduating from Southwest Miami Senior High, he attended college first at Miami-Dade College, then The University of Oklahoma, then Rollins College. He married Nancy “Judy” Julia Brown at the Trinity Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida on July 31st, 1965. He joined the US Air Force and served as a Weather Observer, Hurricane Hunter, AF Weather Reconnaissance for 15 years. He was awarded the Commandant's Award for his high ranking in 7-Level School to become a Master Sergeant. He then continued his career as a 1st Sergeant for 5 years reaching the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Within that career Philip was a vital participant in installing the AF Color Guard at Patrick Air Force Base. He was also an active member of the American Legion (Post 163). Phil’s military career took him to many different states within the US as well as foreign locations including Germany, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Iceland. Philip retired from Patrick Air Force Base in 1983 and settled down with his family in Satellite Beach, Florida. After retirement, Phil refused to sit still. He started many staple businesses in Brevard County including Fetch-It Delivery Services, Charron Enterprises, Dryer Fire Prevention, and Str8 Shot Scouriers. He was also an avid inventor and held many patents. Philip was preceded in death by his sisters Rosemary and Gale Charron, as well as his parents Adrien Charron, Mary Wenk, and his step-mother Beatrice Charron. Philip is survived by his spouse Judy; his 3 sons Tony (and his Wife, Sheila), Bryce (and his Wife Joanne), and Todd (and his Wife, Heather); his sisters Christine, Teri, Maribeth, Roberta and his brother Joe; his grandchildren Chelsea, Jasmine, and Julia as well as his Great-Grandchildren Cheyenne and Cody. Philip also has 15 other step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren related to him by marriage. Burial was on April 14, 2019 at Fountainhead Memorial Park, Palm Bay, Florida.
Roswell L. Crozier, Jr., Lt. Colonel, USAF Ret., age 98, of Painted Post, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at home. Ros was a charter member of Air Weather Association and Air Weather Reconnaissance Association. He was born on July 13, 1920 to Roswell L. Crozier, Sr. and Francis Rogers in Corning, New York. Roz graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1938. He married Helen Tracey on February 21, 1942 in Grace United Methodist Church in Corning. Roz worked at Corning Glass Works and in August of 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, which later became the United States Air Force. Roz graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy, where he earned a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Yale University and graduated from U.S.A.F. Air War College. He served in the Air Force from August 21, 1942 until April 30, 1965. Roz was a World War II veteran and member of the greatest generation. His significant military engagements included the D-Day Normandy landing, Operations Crossbow, Market Garden and Sandstone and the Battle of the Bulge, Northern and Southern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes, Italy and the South Pacific. After the war ended, his stations included England, Japan, Guam and Philippines. Then on to Iceland, France, India and the Belgian Congo. In 1965, after many stateside assignments and keeping USAF planes, from B-17's and 19's to B-47's and 52's in the air, Roz retired. He retired with a dozen medals, including Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, EUR - /African/Middle Eastern Campaign with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, State of New York Awards, Conspicuous Service Cross and Conspicuous Service Star. Upon returning to Corning, Roz was founding member and Executive Director of Corning Cross Roads. He served as Trustee for the Village of Painted Post, Deputy Mayor, and later as Mayor from 1996 – 2002. He was elected again in 2010 and retired from office in 2015. In 2002 Roz was named Painted Post Board of Trade Distinguished Citizen. In 2013, he was inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Roz is survived by his loving wife and life partner, Helen Tracey Crozier. Roz is also survived by sons, Kent (Cheryl) and Michael (Carole); grandchildren: Michael (Anne), Katharine and Tressa; great granddaughter, Holly; sister-in-law, Betty Crozier, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings: Norman, Donald and Alice (Bob) Chase, and by brothers-in law and sisters-in-law: Frances (Shotty) and Beverly Tracey, William (Mike) Tracey, Evelyn (Boo) and Lynn Carpenter and Carole Tracey. Calling hours will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 2-5 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 E. First Street, Corning, NY. The funeral will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Betty Bement officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Painted Post. Roz's family will provide flowers. Donations may be made to CareFirst/Hospice or Corning Community Food Pantry. The family would like to thank the devoted staff of CareFirst and Visiting Angels. Special thanks go to Dr. Kathleen Hallinan and Nurse Jess. Roz's family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.
Sharon Frederick, spouse of Col USAF (Ret.) George L. Frederick of Georgetown, Texas passed away peacefully 27 March 2019. She had an incurable auto-immune condition and had gone through several complicating pneumonia episodes in the past few months. Fortunately she was placed in hospice care the past few weeks and she was comforted by their dedicated service. She passed in the night while asleep. A funeral mass will be held at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, 6571 FM 970 Andice, Texas at 11:00 AM on Wednesday 10 April 2019 followed by a reception at the church hall and interment in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen Texas that afternoon at 2:00 PM. Family asks that any memorials be in the form of a donation to Santa Rosa de Lima Church https://srdl-cc.org for their Food Pantry, or the Caring Place in Georgetown TX https://www.caringplacetx.org or to the Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown TX https://www.thematernityhome.org. Besides her loving spouse of almost 56 years (15 June) she leaves two sons Christopher and spouse Lisa of Carleton MI and Stephen and spouse Sherry Marie of Austin TX and a daughter Kimberly Roberts and spouse Rick of Fenton MO as well as granddaughters Kaitlyn Frederick of Adrian MI, Sarah Roberts and Ally Roberts of Fenton MO and grandson Nick Frederick of Carleton MI, plus sister Carol and spouse Bob Smith of Woodstock GA. George and Sharon loved their time in the Air Force and with the Weather Family and she cherished the many associations and friendships made.
Marvin E. Hasse, 88, of Pardeeville, and formerly of Madison, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. Marvin was born Jan. 24, 1931, on the family farm near Hillpoint, and graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952 as a weather observer. After he finished basic training and technical school, Marvin met his bride-to-be, Janet Rosio, at a New Year’s Eve dance at the River View Ballroom in Sauk City. They corresponded through letters while he was away serving his country in Tokyo, Japan, during the Korean War. After returning from Tokyo, Marvin and Janet were married in 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hillpoint. Throughout Marvin’s time with the Air Force, the family was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Truax Field in Madison, Chanute AFB, Illinois, and Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Marvin then left the Air Force to join the U.S. Weather Bureau as a forecaster, taking the family to Rapid City, South Dakota; North Platte, Nebraska, and finally returning to Madison, in 1969. He is a past commander at VFW 7591 Day Post. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Orlen Hasse; his brothers-in-law, Henry Bredemann, Roland (Maria) Rosio, and Eugene (Ruth) Rosio; sister-in-law, Kay Rosio; and his grandson, Spencer Zuelsdorf. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Hasse; his brother, Earl (Carla) Hasse; his sisters, Jean Bredemann, and Linda (Norman) Dulak; his sons, Richard (Katherine), Daniel (Althea), and David (Nicole) Hasse; his daughter, Kristi (Gary) Zuelsdorf; grandsons, James, Matthew, Vincent, and Lucas Hasse; granddaughters, Danielle Keith, Whitney Goyich, and Stefanie and Lauren Hasse; his great-grandsons, Dayton and Dominik Hasse, Nicholas Duran, Logan Mace, Colton and Lucas Marti; his great-granddaughters, Breanna Duran, Mea and Katelynn Keith; brothers-in-law, Richard, Glen and Dale Rosio; along with many loving friends and extended family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2019, at Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4411 Monona Drive, Monona, with the Rev. Thomas Nowak officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Madison. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg for their kind, compassionate care. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison, 608-442-0477, 866allfaiths.com, is assisting the family.
Nancy Lea (Erickson) Joern wife of LtCol (Ret.) Jack Joern (pilot and meteorologist) Our beloved Nancy, a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and a wife of 63 years left us to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 5th 2019. She was born in Granite City, Illinois on March 22nd, 1932 to Emil and Esther Erickson. Nancy was educated in the early years in Granite City before moving in 1948 with her family to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where Emil was a Pharmacist. After finishing high school she enrolled at Florida State University where she pursued a degree in speech therapy. After graduation, she was employed by the Ft. Lauderdale school system where she traveled among several schools instructing students and applying her knowledge of speech therapy. In 1955 she married 2nd Lt. Jack Joern and became an Air Force wife moving from base to base every 1-3 years for the next 22 years. After Jack’s retirement from the Air Force, she lived in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Santa Barbara, California and Omaha, Nebraska finally settling in Sula, Montana in 1983 where the couple lived at Joerney’s End over the next 35 years. Nancy was a member of the AF chapter of PEO and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton. She enjoyed sewing and was an accomplished seamstress having created drapes and curtains for the homes the couple lived in over the many years. She also created an extensive array of clothing for herself and family. Above all these, Nancy’s greatest treasure and the one aspect of her life she held dearest was her family. Nancy is survived by her husband Jack, her eldest son Jeff (wife Kathy, grandchildren Jennifer and John), her middle son, Steve, her youngest son Eric (wife Becky, grandchild Kyle, wife Megan, great granddaughter Madelyn, and grandchild Jared, wife Macy). Nancy is also survived by her sister Sally Crawford of Hamilton and her children Clint, Scott, Carl, Donna (Kresse) and their families. Jeff lives in Whitefish, Montana where he is a captain with Delta Airlines flying the Boeing 777, Steve lives in Sula next to the Joerney’s End homestead working at Rocky Mountain Homes and caretaker for Jack and Nancy and Eric is an Aerospace Engineer working for Lockheed Martin in Colorado Springs, Co. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10th at the First Presbyterian Church in Hamilton with Pastor Patti Stone officiating. Urn placement will take place at the Sula Cemetery at a later date. Anyone wishing to leave a memorial is encouraged to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.
Bruce H. Brooks died unexpectedly on February 28, 2019, in Bellevue, Neb. He graduated from Weymouth High School in 1966 and served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Bruce was the father of the late John C. Brooks and is survived by his granddaughter, Grace; and brothers, Peter and Philip, both of Weymouth, Mass.
Charles “Pete” Moss (ret. Col), 88 died suddenly on January 21 at his home in Fairfax, VA. Pete was born May 1, 1930 in Boone, Iowa to Charles D. and Ruth Moss. He received his degree in Mathematics and Education from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls in 1952 and his Basic Meteorology Degree from New York University in 1953 and Advanced Meteorology Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1964. Pete joined the Air Force in 1952 and served for over 30 years. On March 25, 1951, he married the love of his life Ruth Anne Maurer. They raised three daughters, Jacqueline, Anne and Stephanie. Pete’s greatest joy was his wife of 68 years and his daughters and their respective families. He also enjoyed traveling, gardening, playing cards and was very involved in the Neighborhood Watch program. Pete’s service career was spent coloring in 4 colors (red, blue, purple and yellow) and making forecasts that allowed everyone to carry an umbrella when not needed or without when needed. In all seriousness, Pete left Iowa and moved to New York City to start his Basic Meteorology degree from there he and his young family began their travels. They moved to Montana and Texas. Now the family was 5 and in 1958 they headed to Casablanca to Pete’s first of many overseas assignments. His advanced degree was obtained in Norman, Oklahoma and then they moved to the San Francisco area. Once again back to Europe to Seville, Spain back to Scott AFB, Illinois bounced back to Madrid, Spain and then Ramstein, Germany. Back again stateside to Offut AFB and then on to Virginia where Pete ended his career retiring from serving with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. COL Moss served for three years as the United States Representative to the NATO Military Committee Meteorological Group (MCMG), Brussels, Belgium while serving in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As you all know, the Air Weather Service is a relatively small group and Pete and family were lucky enough to share several duty stations with many of you. His Air Force family was important to Pete and our family would like to thank all of you for the years of service that you have given the United States of America but most of all for your friendship. Pete was preceded in death by his parents and his Brothers-in-Law Edwin and Dave Maurer. He is survived by his wife Ruth; daughter Jacqueline Moss (Sevilla Spain) and her children Natalia (Yago), Stefan (Lauren) and Sergio (Cristina), great grandchildren Iana and Emma; daughter Anne (Matt Sobota) from Fairfax, VA and their children Matthew (Corey) and Peter (Megan), great grandchildren Mackayla and MJ; daughter Stephanie (Hester Null) from Lambertville, NJ and “great furkids” Roxie, Buster and Spike. He is also survived by his sister Shirley Biggerstaff and various nieces and nephews. Pete will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a future date to be announced.
Walter “Dale” Meyer, Lt Col USAF (Ret.) born February 1, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Walter and Luella Meyer, passed away in Prescott, Arizona on January 21, 2019 after a brief battle with melanoma cancer. Faith, church and family were very important to Dale. He is survived by his wife, Donna Meyer, his children Christian (Lisa) Meyer, Matthew (Daina) Meyer, step-children Scott (Ellen) Hummel and Christina (Corey) Noland, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Always a seeker, Dale at the age of 14 entered a Presbyterian Church by himself asking the pastor if he could participate in a confirmation class. His search, deep study, prayer and servant leadership in his Christian faith and the Presbyterian Church continued for over 70 years to his final earthly breath. He loved to learn. He enjoyed experiencing the world through travel, classical music, photography and books. He played trumpet in a community band in Webster Groves, MO and took piano lessons at the age of 85. In Prescott, he actively participated in Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and led some courses. A graduate of Ran ken Technical College, he became a radio/television engineer working at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana. While there, he completed an undergraduate degree in mathematics at Butler University. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, the Air Force sent him to the University of Chicago to study meteorology. He embarked on a 21-year active duty career in the Air Weather Service retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He completed a PhD from St. Louis University and taught at the University of Louisiana, St. Louis University, McKendree College and Embry-Riddle. The Air Force called him back to Scott Air Force Base as a civilian Chief Scientist. He retired from government service in 1998. Dale’s legacy lives on through his children, step-children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren who will miss his guidance, humor and love. The family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice and the Visiting Angels for their care and compassion. A memorial service will be held February 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Ave., Prescott, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
