Memorials
Artist: Debbie Frueh; Published in Spectrum-Spring 1969
Our RamSite is dedicated to our friends and classmates that have passed away. One hundred and eleven Memorials are included on this page. If you know of anyone from the Class of 1969 that is not included, please Contact Us. Many of you have inquired about the circumstances and dates of our classmates' deaths, and we appreciate those of you who have shared such information. Also, we do not have obituaries for all of our departed and would be grateful to any of you who are able to provide an obituary. You may view the memorial and tributes on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "View Memorial And Tributes" link for that inidividual Memorial. You may post a tribute on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "Post Tribute" link for that individual Memorial. You may view the tributes on an individual Memorial by clicking or tapping on the "Tributes" link for that individual Memorial.
Golden slumbers fill your eyes...
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullaby.
Lennon and McCartney
1969 (Golden Slumbers)
Artist: David Gould; Published in Spectrum-Spring 1969
MEYERKORD MEMORIAL FIELD
Dedicated in honor of those Riverview students who fell on the fields of Vietnam
Dale Meyerkord
Terry Mills
Carl Scholemer
Bernard Murry
Robert Summers
David Weidner
Larry Buffington
Daniel Walters
Frank Lukitsch
Thomas Goszewski
On October 16, 1965, prior to the football game that Saturday afternoon, the RGHS football field was dedicated as Meyerkord Memorial Field in honor of Harold Dale Meyerkord, a 1955 graduate and the first Riverview student (and one of the first U.S. Naval Officers) to die in the Vietnam War. He was killed in a river assualt action in the Mekong Delta on March 16, 1965. Our own classmate, Tom Goszewski, a U.S. Marine, died of his wounds in South Vietnam on November 27, 1970. In all, ten Riverview students died in Vietnam. Their names are displayed on a Memorial installed at Meyerkord Memorial Field.
Rubbing of Harold D Meyerkord's name at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
on Panel 1E Line 96,
by Don Hutchison on July 8, 2021
Don Hutchison and his wife, Joan, visited The Wall on July 8, 2021, during their great adventure circumnavigating The Great American Loop. Harold D Meyerkord's name is shown on Panel 1E, the panel in the center marked 1959 that contains the names of those earliest declared dead or status unknown (usually missing in action) during the war. His name can be found in Line 96. In the photo below (to the right), you can see Don's reflection in the panel as he takes the picture. Dale Meyerkord's name appears close to the top of Don's shoe on the left in the reflection. Don wrote about his experience viewing The Wall:
July 8, 2021
Don and Joan Hutchison visited The Wall on July 8, 2021. You can see Don's reflection in the panel (pink shirt). Dale Meyerkord's name appears close to the top of Don's shoe on the left in the reflection.
Ken Bonroe
1950-09-04 2021-04-05
(Published on Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home website)
Kenneth Charles Bonroe, 70, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at 11:20 pm at Carle Foundation Hospital.
Kenneth was born September 4, 1950, the son of Francis C. and Mildred E. (Edward) Bonroe in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Velva Jo "Jodi" Newell on July 2, 2000 and she survives in Marion.
He attended First Church of God in Marion and was a volunteer for Ameri-Corp.
In addition to his wife, Jodi, he is survived by his son, William Bonroe of Kentucky, sister, Mary Hodge of St. Louis, Missouri, and father-in-law, Phillip Newell of Marion. He was preceded in...
Gary Flure
1950-10-23 2021-11-23
(Published on November 24, 2021, on the Pitman Funeral Home website) (Thanks to Cheryl Niebur Lapinski and Dan Green for providing Gary's obituary.)
Gary Charles Flure of Wright City, MO passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 71. Gary was born October 23, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Charles David and Rita Sophia Flure nee Novak.
Gary married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Ronda Weber, on December 13, 1969 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in North County. Gary was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and always put his family first. Gary owned Quality Pest Control Management in St. Peters for over 40 years. He always...
Dennis Burke
1950-02-05 2014-12-21
An obituary is not available for Dennis.
Dennis' remains are interred at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis County. Thanks to Dan Johanningmeier for providing information about Dennis on June 10, 2021.
Carl Triola
2020-12-07
(Published on Kutis Funeral Home website)
Triola, Carl S., Monday December 7, 2020. Former husband of Cynthia Ann Triola. Dear Father of Anthony (Jessica) Triola and Christopher Carl Triola. Dear Grandfather of Angelina, Annalise, Valerie and Alexander. Dear Brother of Victor Triola, Sam Triola and Bernadette Triola.
Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Saturday December 19, 12:00 noon until service at 3:00 pm. Service concludes at the funeral home.
Notice from Anthony Triola, Carl's son: I’m sorry this has taken me so long to write. It is the hardest message I’ve ever had to write. My Father Carl Triola passed away on M...
Bob Murray
1950-07-23 2020-09-22
(Published September 23, 2020, on Barnes Family Funeral Home website)
Robert Bruce Murray, age 70 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 23, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Aubrey and Ruby (Meads) Murray. On September 18, 1976, he married Faye Murray and together they recently celebrated 44 years of marriage.
Robert was a person that never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. You could recognize his big jolly laugh from a room away. Robert loved Jesus with all his heart and loved to tell others about Jesus. Robert was a hard worker no matter what he was doing....
Linda Mueller
2022-09-26
(Published in October 22 on the Kutis Funeral Home website) (Thanks to Jerry Turnbow for providing Linda's obituary.)
Mueller, Linda L. Monday September 26, 2022. Beloved sister of the late Shirley Beckley. Dear aunt of William (Sheri) Beckley, Melinda Beckley and David Beckley. Our dear great aunt and friend of many.
Memorial service at Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saturday October 15, at 3:00 pm. Service concludes at the funeral home. Contributions to Faith Church, 13001 Gravois Rd. (63127) appreciated.
Carol Strehl (Stumpf)
1951-06-01 2024-04-11
Carol Ann Strehl
June 1, 1951 — April 11, 2024
Saint Peters, Missouri
Carol Ann Strehl (nee Stumpf), of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 53 years to Robert R. Strehl, Jr.; cherished daughter of the late Anna L. and Harold W. Stumpf; devoted mother of Tamara Strehl, and Robert W. (Mary) Strehl; loving grandmother of William G. Strehl, and James R. Strehl; and dear sister of John H. Stumpf. Carol was an exceptional wife, a nurturing mother, and an engaged grandmother. She was deeply cherished and will be profoundly missed by those fortunate enough to have known her.
Our Celebration of Life service...
Jim Schneider
1950-09-02
(Published on the Hutchens-Stygar Funeral & Cremation Center website on April 18, 2014)
SCHNEIDER, JAMES E. "JIM" on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 16 years to Donna M. (nee Roemmich) Schneider; loving father of Kurt Schneider, Jamie Brantly, Timmy (Lena) Schneider, Austin Schneider and the late Barry Schneider; dear grandpa of 6, dearest great-grandpa of 4, our dear brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Jim was a strong fighter to the end. He was a great husband and loved all of his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial garden will be constructed in honor of Jim. If yo...
Barb Temm (Quirk)
1951-07-29 2024-08-02
(Published on the Archway Memorial Chapel website. Thanks to Marilyn Bova Oyen for providing Barb's obituary).
Barbara Ann passed away suddenly on August 2, 2024, after a brief illness.
Barbara was born on July 29, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Helen and Harold Quirk. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Michael. Barbara worked for Laclede Gas Company (where she and Michael met) for over 40 years as a Customer Relations Representative. As President of Local 5-194, Barbara supported numerous union members in addition to assisting other Locals to organize. Barbara loved to watch all sports with Michael, cheering on the Cardinals and Blues...
Pat Gibbs (Thouvenot)
1950-12-13 2025-01-17
(Published on the Kassly Mortuary [Fairview Heights, IL] website)
Patricia Gibbs, age 74, of Fairmont City, IL, born on December 13, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, died on Friday, January 17, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Pat found immense joy in her life, but her greatest pride and happiness came from being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
An active and cherished member of her church and community, Pat served selflessly in numerous roles. She was the treasurer of the 55 Plus Club, the secretary for the Holy Rosary Lady Sodality, and a member of the Holy Rosary Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Caseyville Senior Group....
Alan Brown
1951-03-16 2019-06-10
(Published on Kidwell-Gardner Funeral Home [Versailles, MO] website)
Alan Lee Brown, age 68, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at Good Shepherd Care Center after battling cancer. He was born March 16, 1951 in Davenport, Iowa, a son of Bill and Virginia Brown.
After graduating high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed being a craftsman and working with his hands and this is how he made his living. Even though he was born in Iowa, he lived most of his life in St. Louis, Missouri, where he became a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a member of VFW Post #5178.