Welcome to the Prior Features That Have Been on the Front Page of the Class of 1961 Web Site During 2020 - 2022

Grannemann Hosting 2021 Commander’s Classic Game November 5, 2022

The 2021 Commander’s Classic was the first college football game at Globe Life Field.  It featured the Army-Air Force football game, with Air Force as the home team. The Grannemann family hosted a ’61 group for the game.  Army won the close game in overtime.

Rod has graciously agreed to host another Class get together for the 2022 game.  Army will be the home team for the return meeting on November 5, 2022.  The current plan is for a Class dinner Friday, game Saturday AM, Class dinner Saturday PM, and maybe a Sunday brunch.  There is a Class hotel for the event.

Here is a picture of those who attended the game.

Read the details here.

Howard D. Himes
"Dale"

Company I-1

6 Nov 1939 - 26 Feb 2022

Place of Death: Saylorsburg, PA

Interment: West Point Cemetery

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Dale Himes, on February 26, 2022 in Saylorsburg, PA.  He died peacefully at home.

Dale is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Natanzon and her partner, Larry Lagrosa, Rebecca Himes, and Lash Himes and her husband, Jeff Hull; granddaughter, Saylor Emory Hull, and grandson, Marson Everlee Blue Hull.

Funeral services for Dale will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Old Cadet Chapel followed by burial in the West Point Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to Lash Himes, 280 Euclid Avenue, Oakland, CA  94610.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale’s memory may be sent to the George Mark Children's House, 2121 George Mark Lane, San Leandro, CA  94578.

Well done, Dale. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Dale's Last Roll Call Tribute.

'61 Well Attended Founders Day Dinner  at Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club

Class of 1961 really showed up for Founders Day Dinner 13 March 2022 at Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club in Gainesville, VA.  Attending were: Paul/Sue DeVries; Ken/Rachel Meissner; Bob/Gale McConnell: Bob/Dawn Glass; Cy/Nancy Shearer; Gene/Sharon Goodell; Russ/Marie Phelps; George/Karen Joulwan; George/Michelle Kopcsak; Trish Buckner; Hank/Mary Frances Kenny; Will/Kathy Conley; Barney/Denise Legge; Todd Millie Counts; Judy Kremer; Jim/Bobbie Blessé: Mike/Chan Eiland

Robert A. Burns
"Bob"

Company F-1

2 May 1937 - 25 Feb 2022

Place of Death: Evans, GA

Interment: Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bob Burns, on 25 February 2022 in Evans, GA. 

Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy.

Burial will be at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC  29229 on a date to be determined.

Condolences may be sent to Nancy at 4275 Owens Rd, Apt 17, Evans, GA  30809.

Well done, Bob. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bob's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Gerald A. Vick
"Jerry"

Company B-2

25 Aug 1938- 20 Feb 2022

Place of Death: Arlington, VA

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Jerry Vick, on February 20, 2022, in Arlington, VA. 

Jerry is survived by his daughter Elizabeth ‘Topper’ Bruno and her husband John Bruno; daughter Marjorie Ashton and her husband Augustus ‘Skip’ Ashton III; his grandchildren, Captain Augustus T. Ashton IV, William Ashton and his wife Meredith and great granddaughter Hadleigh, Elizabeth ‘Ivy’ Kabbani, Catherine Kabbani, Ensign Jonathan Ashton, Mary Beth Ashton, and Caitlin Ashton and her wife Emily Richards Ashton.  Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Beth and granddaughter Abigail Ashton. 

Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. 

Condolences may be sent to Elizabeth at 15401 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI  48230. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry's memory may be sent to Army Emergency Relief, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161, Arlington, VA  22202-9936.

Well done, Jerry. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Jerry's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Travis N. Dyer
"Rusty"

Company B-1

3 Apr1938- 20 Jan 2022

Place of Death:  Las Cruces, NM. 

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Rusty Dyer, on January 20, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. 

Rusty is survived by his wife, Donna; their daughters, Andrea Gwynne and her husband, John, and Cheryl Maiella and her husband, Joe; and their grandchildren, Mark Salcedo, Travis Gwynne, and Megan Maiella. 

A public graveside service with full military honors will be held at Fort Bliss Cemetery February 3rd at 1:30 pm.  His service will be streamed from Getz Funeral Home website.

Condolences may be sent to Donna at 1902 Lone Tree Lane, Las Cruces, NM  88011-4075. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rusty may be made sent to International Myeloma Foundation Headquarters, 4400 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Suite 300, Studio City, CA  91604. 

Well done, Rusty.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Rusty's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Robert E. McCarthy, Jr.
"Bob"

Company D-1

12 Jan 1940- 15 Jan 2022

Place of Death: East Bridgewater, MA

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Bob McCarthy, on January 15, 2022, in East Bridgewater, MA, after a short battle with vascular dementia.

Bob is survived by his wife, Bobbie; their children, Robert and his wife Mary, Patricia Colby and her husband Peter, and Allen and his wife Diane; their grandchildren, Stephen, Alexandra, Lauren, Abby, Steph, Bobby, Maeve, Coleman, Mary Kate, and Conor.

Visitation is from 4-7 PM, January 20, 2022, at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 35 Spring Street, East Bridgewater. MA  02333.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM, January 21, 2022, at Saint John the Evangelist, 210 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA  02333.

Burial will follow at East Bridgewater Central Cemetery, 153 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA  02333.

Condolences may be sent to Bobbie at 570 Bridge Street, East Bridgewater, MA  02333-2111.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bob may be made to Kiwanis Club of East Bridgewater, PO Box 261, East Bridgewater, MA  02333 or American Legion Post 91, 175 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA  02333.

Well done, Bob.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bobs Last Roll Call Tribute.

Frank C. Rauch

Company F-1

16 Apr 1938- 31 Dec 2021

Place of Death: Venice, FL

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Frank Rauch, on 31 December, 2021, at Tidewell Hospice Center, Venice, FL after a long battle with cancer. 

Frank is survived by his wife, Joan; his daughters, Nina Holton and Lesley Stover and her husband, Sean; and his grandchildren, Zoe Holton, Amelie Holton, Trace Stover, and Cole Stover. 

There will be a memorial service for Frank Rauch at 11 AM on April 8, 2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790 S Tamiami Trial, Venice,FL 34285.

Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. 

Condolences may be sent to Joan at 130 Sunaire Terrace, Nokomis, FL  34275-2544.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY  10306 or Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County by sending a check to Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, 1843 Floyd Street, Sarasota, FL  34239 (make check payable to The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust and put “Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County” in the memo line on the check).

Well done, Frank.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Frank's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Emmanuel J. Scivoletto
"Manny"

Company C-2

17 Feb 1938- 26 Dec 2021

Place of Death: Reno, NV.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Manny Scivoletto, on 26 December 2021, in Reno, NV.

Manny is survived by his wife Kay; their sons, Kris and his wife, Emily, and John and his wife, Claire; and their grandchildren Nicholas, Morgan, and Mattie.

Manny’s remains were cremated and will be interred in Nevada at a later time.

Condolences may be sent to Kay at 5735 Lone Horse Drive, Reno, NV  89502-9001.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Manny’s memory may be sent to Veterans Guest House, 880 Locust Street, Reno NV  89502.

Well done, Manny. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Manny's Last Roll Call Tribute.

John B. Zimmerman
"Jack"

Company A-2

31 Jul 1939- 12 Nov 2021

Place of Death: Vestavia Hills, AL

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Jack Zimmerman, on 12 November, 2021, in Vestavia Hills, AL, as a result of an acute pulmonary embolism. 

Jack is survived by his wife, Sandy; his daughters, Julie Hohl and her husband, Kurt, and Jill Meyer; his son, Jeffrey and his wife, Kelly; his grandchildren, Christian Hohl, Carter Hohl, Cameron Hohl, Connor Hohl, Charlotte Meyer, Mackenzie Meyer, Jillian Zimmerman, and Khloe Zimmerman; and Sandy’s family.  Jack was predeceased by his wife, Joan, on 23 June 2008. 

Visitation will be 1-3 PM and 4-6 PM, Saturday, 4 December 2021 at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA  22032. 

A Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM, Sunday, 5 December 2021 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax, VA  22032.  A reception will follow at the church.  The service will also be live streamed on the church website,
https://www.lordoflifeva.org. 

The funeral service will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. 

Condolences may be sent to Sandy at 1582 Panorama Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL  35216-3335, and to Jack’s children, Julie, Jill and Jeffrey, at Jack's home, 5206 Tamar Woods Court, Fairfax, VA  22032.  

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke, 4019 Olley Lane, Fairfax, VA  22032 or online at http://scfbva.org. 

Well done, Jack.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Jack's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Harmon R. Parmele
"Bob"

Company M-2

11 Dec 1938- 9 Nov 2021

Place of Death: Woodinville, WA

Interment: East Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, NY, at a date to be determined.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bob Parmele on 9 November 2021, in Woodinville, WA from a sudden heart attack.

Bob leaves no survivors.  He was predeceased by his wife, Cheryl.

Bob will be buried at East Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, NY, at a date to be determined.

Well done, Bob. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bob's Last Roll Call Tribute

Planning Has Started For 19 - 23 Jan 2023 60th Reunion Part II in Orlando FL.

COVID caused the original 60th to be cancelled.  COVID caused the majority of you to not attend our second try.

But! We have not given up.

Don’t miss this chance to gather with your ’61 family – Classmates, Wives, Widows, Significant Others Kids, Grandkids, Great Grandkids, Military Associates

This survey, dated 23 Aug 2022, replaces any prior data you may have submitted.  Read on and RSVP now. Go here for details.

60th Class Reunion Now Scheduled  27 Jan - 1 Feb 2022  in Orlando FL

60^th REUNION UPDATE
as of 15 Sep

Reunion Survey 2 – ACTION REQUIRED BY ALL

Each person that registered as YES, MAYBE, or UNSURE in the original Registration Form must complete Reunion Survey 2.  Please do so as soon as possible.

We need current projected headcounts for selected events in order to complete agreements with the appropriate venues.  Survey 2 will collect your current inputs for participation in these events.

Read on for descriptions of Survey 2 items.

Use this link to the Survey 2 Form to submit your inputs.

Fill out SURVEY 2 form

A souvenir coin for you is free of charge and can be picked up at the reunion or mailed to you if you are not attending the reunion.

If you would like one of these coins, simply use the following link to submit your request.

Fill out Coin ORDER form

Go to 60th Main Page for details as of 19 Dec.

Benjaman C. Glidden
"Ben"

Company C-2

21 Oct 1938- 19 Jan 2021

Place of Death: Wichita, Kansas

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Ben Glidden, on January 21, 2021 in Wichita, KS.

Ben is survived by his wife, Kathy; their daughter, Heather Sturtz, and her husband, Jet; their son, Lance, and his wife, Jaci; their daughter, Hope Hartman, and her husband, Wink; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Ben was buried at Star Township Cemetery, Alba, MI.

Condolences may be sent to Kathy at c/o Heather Sturtz, 7102 Laketree Drive, Fairfax Station, VA  22039. 

Donations in Ben’s memory may be sent to the Ben Glidden Memorial Fund, Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD), 2330 Robinson Street, Colorado Springs, CO  80904.

Well done, Ben.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Ben's Last Roll Call Tribute.

The Anderson Athletic Center Officially Opened 22 Oct 2021

The West Point Association of Graduates and the Army West Point Athletic Association held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Anderson Athletic Center on October 22, 2021, at West Point. The ribbon-cutting participates were LTC (R) Mark West ’91, Head Sprint Football Coach; Cheryl Milligan, Head Softball Coach; LTG Darryl A. Williams ‘83 60th Superintendent, USMA; Mike Buddie, Army West Point Athletics Director; Lee Anderson ’61 and Penny Anderson; Todd A. Browne ‘85 President and CEO, WPAOG. The three-floor, 21,000-square-foot athletic facility was made possible by the generosity of lead donors Lee Anderson '61 and his wife, Penny, as well as key donors John Drew ’78, Vaughn Vasconcellos ’78, William Sandbrook ’79, and William Spurgeon ’81, his wife, Diane, and the Class of 1981.

Click here for more details and pictures.

Howard W. Randall
"Buzz"

Company B-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Howard “Buzz” Randall, on 7 October 2021, in Clermont, FL, due to a malignant brain tumor. 

Howard is survived by his wife, Michele Gottlieb. 

Howard will be buried at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL, on a date to be determined. 

Condolences may be sent to Michele at 2108 St. Ives Court, Clermont, FL  34711-6980. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard's memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. 

Well done, Buzz.  Be thou at peace.

Michael Eggleston Publishes “Fire on the Water, The General Slocum Disaster”

Michael Eggleston has published the new book, Fire on the Water, The General Slocum Disaster. Over a thousand people died in less than ten minutes when the Paddle Steamer General Slocum caught fire in the East River of New York City. This history tells the story of the disaster, minute by minute from the time the fire started until the Slocum was beached on North Brother Island in the East River. The consequences of the disaster are explained. This was the deadliest inland maritime disaster in New York history and nationally it is second only to the Civil War incident, the Sultana. This book is organized to tell the story of the disaster followed by the immediate aftermath in terms of the impact on survivors and lastly the causes and consequences for those at fault. One report included in this history stands out among other references. The government established a commission to investigate the General Slocum disaster. The result of commission hearings produced findings and recommendations that were sent to President Theodore Roosevelt. He, in turn, issued directives designed to prevent such a tragedy from happening, again. This was all done in record time but one should bear in mind that 1904 was an election year and Roosevelt needed to demonstrate decisive action. Theodore Roosevelt won reelection to the Presidency. The reader will find in this history 70 maps, sketches and photographs that help understand the events and the people that influenced them.

Channing M. Greene
"Chan"

Company K-1

William H. Gavan
"Bill"

Company I-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bill Gavan, on 6 September 2021, in Greensboro, GA

James D. Jackson
"Jim"

Company C-2

13 Feb 1939- 2 Aug 2021

Place of Death: Ocean Grove, NJ

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Jim Jackson, on 2 August 2021 in Ocean Grove, NJ.

Jim is survived by his wife, Pat; their son, Lawrence, and his wife, Christine; their daughter, Linda DiBias; and grandchildren Katherine Jackson, Robert DiBias, Nicholas DiBias, and Mariana DiBias.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan, NJ on Saturday, August 14, 2021.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 1:30 pm.

Condolences may be sent to Pat at 1535 Harvest Lane, Manasquan, NJ  08736-2205.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be sent to HHT Foundation, P.O. Box 329, Monkton, MD  21111.

Well done, Jim.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Jim's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Richard A. Buckner
"Dick"

Company I-2

2 Nov 1939 - 22 Jul 2021

Place of Death: Gainesville, VA.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Dick Buckner, on 22 July 2021 in Gainesville, VA.

Dick is survived by his wife, Trish; their children, Elizabeth Buckner-Yordy and her husband Chris; Rich, Jr.; and Ann Marie Stulik and her husband Ken; their grandchildren, Stephen Buckner, Allison Williams and her husband Tyler, Amanda McVicker and her husband Will, Victoria Nunn and her husband Josh, Morgan Lassiter and her husband Bryan, Lauren Gizinski and her husband Adam, Alexander Trahan, Tyler Trahan, and Nicole Buckner; their step grandchildren Clare and Eli Yordy; and their great grandchildren, Benjamin, Ansel, Liam, Elise, Aiden, Charlotte and one on the way.

Friends and family will celebrate Dick's memory at their cherished home in Gainesville on August 1 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Dick Buckner's funeral will be at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, 27 October 2021, at the West Point Cemetery.  Those attending should meet NLT 1 PM at the Visitors Control Center located in the West Point Visitors Center in Highland Falls.

A reception will follow in Herbert Hall.  Please respond by reply message if you will be attending.

Condolences may be sent to Trish at 13606 Heritage Valley Way, Gainesville, VA  20155-1356.

In lieu of flowers, please celebrate your health and happiness by giving your kids and grandkids a hug.

Well done, Dick. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Dick's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Henmar R. Gabriel
"Gabe"

Company D-1

31 Jan 1936- 20 Jul 2021

Place of Death: Dallas, TX

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Gabe Gabriel, on 20 July 2021 in Dallas, Texas due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Gabe is survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan Moore Gabriel; sons, Bill (Susan) Gabriel and Paul Gabriel, Trey (Amy) Cochran, and Richard (Pam) Cochran; daughter, Carol (Scott) Davis; grandchildren, Brendan Gabriel, Ashley (Ben) DeWees, Josephine Gabriel, Hutton (Davon) Gillette, Trevor Cochran, Nick Cochran, Grace Davis, Pete Davis, Carlin (Mike) Fitzgerald, and Keara (Jordan) McCombs; and great granddaughter, Hendrix Fitzgerald.  In heaven he joins his brother, Bill Gabriel, and his granddaughter, Danielle Gabriel.

A funeral service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, 28 July 2021 at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX  75204.

Burial will be at West Point on date to be determined.

Condolences may be sent to Susie at 5850 E Lovers Lane, Apt 233, Dallas, TX  75206-2922.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gabe’s memory may be sent to West Point AOG in memory of LTC Henmar Gabriel, Herbert Hall, 698 Mills Road, West Point, NY  10996; the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL  60601; or the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX  75204.

Well done, Gabe. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Gabe's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Roger W. Zailskas

Company L-1

22 Apr 1939 - 19 Jul 2021

Place of Death: Boothwyn, PA

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Roger Zailskas, on 19 July 2021 in Boothwyn, PA.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia McGuire Zailskas; his children, Melanie Waldron (Andrew) and Douglas Zailskas (Hana); his grandchildren, Roman Zailskas, Benjamin Waldron, and Michael Waldron; and his siblings, Carol, Lorrie, Daniel, Lenny, Marty, Gloria and Ray.

Funeral services and burial are private

Condolences may be sent to Patricia at 4 Kings Court, Boothwyn, PA  19061-4252.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s memory may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH  45250-0301.

Click here to go to Roger's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Gary W. Webster

Company M-1

11 May 1939- 7 Jul 2021

Place of Death: Forest City, NC,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Gary Webster, on 7 July 2021 in Forest City, NC, from cancer. 

Gary is survived by his wife, Grace; his daughters, Karen (Mark) Harris and Kathryn Elder; and his grandchildren, Eliza Harris, Braxton Harris, Henry Harris, Jocey Elder, William Elder, and Kaylee Elder.  His wife, Jo, preceded him in 1994. 

A celebration of life service will be held on 24 July 2021 at 2pm at Buford Presbyterian Church, 1242 Buford Hwy NE, Sugar Hill, GA  30518. 

Burial arrangements are pending. 

Condolences may be sent to Grace at 246 Georgia Avenue, Forest City, NC  28043-3728.   

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to Buford Presbyterian Church, 1242 Buford Hwy NE, Sugar Hill, GA  30518, or your favorite charity. 

Well done, Gary.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Gary's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Peter Boylan, Jr. Enters Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame

On April 3, The Georgia Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame honored 16 men by inducting them into their fold and unveiling the Hall of Fame portraits. Inducted was 1961 graduate. Peter Boylan, Jr. MG retired.

Peter Boylan, Jr. Georgia Veterans HOF Induction

West Point Society of N. Texas, Founders Day

L to R, Jan & Rod Grannemann, Vicki & Hampy Hodges and Coralinn & Mick Maus.

Coralinn & Mick Maus have let us know that the West Point Society of North Texas held its Founders Day Event on 5 June 2021 at a huge BBQ restaurant. Normally it is a black tie event, of course. But a survey of the membership voted to be informal this year, (actually counted for 2020 & 2021). Mick was quick to explain that a particularly SCARY part was that our class was the oldest in attendance. Hampy Hodges, older by a few months than Rod Grannemann or Mick Maus gave the oldest grad address. We represented the Class well. With around 200 in attendance it was a super evening. [Note that the Grannemanns observed their 50th wedding anniversary a few weeks earlier]

John L. Campbell
"Jack"

Company L-2

19 Dec 1939- 6 Jun 2021

Place of Death: Laguna Woods, CA.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Jack Campbell, on 6 June 2021 in Laguna Woods, CA. 

Jack is survived by his wife, Judy; granddaughters, Hannah Blessen (Brian) and Sarah Campbell; step-granddaughters, Cherise Reaber and Ally Reaber Tapia; and great grandson, William Blessen.  He was predeceased by sons, Scott and Mark. 

Funeral services are pending. 

Condolences may be sent to Judy at 5311 Cantante, Laguna Woods, CA  92637-1813. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Jack's memory be sent to Mariner's Church, 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA  92063. 

Well done, Jack. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Jack's Last Roll Call Tribute.

From Buckner through Graduation was a Group Called "The Spirits"

Robert A. Montgomery, Jr.
"Bob"

Company M-1

27 Apr 1939 - 26 May 2021

Place of Death: Perrysburg, OH.

Interment: Perrysburg, OH

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bob Montgomery, on 26 May 2021, at his home in Perrysburg, OH.

Bob is survived by his wife, Anita; sons, Robert and his wife, Denise, and Michael and his wife, Erin; and granddaughters, Marianita and Elizabeth.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM on 4 June 2021 at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH 43551. A Memorial Service will follow at 6 PM. Burial will be private.

Condolences may be sent to Anita at 555 Rutledge Court, Perrysburg, OH 43551-5205.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be sent to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516; The Salvation Army, 144 W South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551; or Shriners Children's Ohio, Attn: Development Department, One Children's Plaza-2 West, Dayton, OH 45404.

Well done, Bob. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bob's Last Roll Call Tribute.

George P. Yancey
"Phil"

Company E-2

5 Feb 1940- 30 Apr 2021

Place of Death: Cynthiana, KY

Interment: Battle Grove Cemetery, Cynthiana, KY

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Phil Yancey, on 30 April 2021 in Cynthiana, KY. 

Phil is survived by his wife, Carole; one son, Philip (Trish); three daughters, Debbie (Ed) Duffy, Phyllis (Jim) Cooper, and Katherine (Bill) Hanley; three step-sons, Scott Bishop, Clint Bishop, and Blake (Kimberly Rae) Bishop; eleven grandchildren, Tyler King, Lauren King, Corey Elam, Sarah Cooper, Camden Hanley, Angel Gill, Crystal Yancey, Veronica Yancey, Michael David Yancey, JD Soard, Kyla Soard; and several great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, 5 May 2021, at the Ware Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 27 N, Cynthiana, KY  41031. 

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on 6 May 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, 302 E. Pike Street, Cynthiana, KY  41031. 

Burial will follow at Battle Grove Cemetery, 531 East Pike Street, Cynthiana, KY  41031. 

Condolences may be sent to Carole at 105 South Miller Street, Cynthiana, KY  41031-1605. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phil’s memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 302 E. Pike Street, Cynthiana, KY  41031.

Well done, Phil. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Phil's Last Roll Call Tribute.

'61 Resumed Golfing Grads of USMA  With 33th Tournament

Golfing Grads participants taken by Stephanie Campbell, '88, daughter of Phil & Martha Sykes.  Left to right: Bill Williamson, Coralinn Maus, Mick Maus, Rod Grannemann, Brandon Conley, Gene Witherspoon, Dick Clarke, Paul Vallely, Phil Mallory, Chris Conley, Phil Sykes, Gary Hyde, Will Conley, Bob Cairns, Button Hyde and Lou Murray (Army buddy of Bill Williamson).  Mick and Coralinn's son Mike had to leave early so was not in the photo.  

After a Covid hiatus in 2020, Golfing Grads of USMA resumed with its 33th tournament at the Robert Trent Jones' Grand National golf courses near Auburn, Alabama from 26-28 April 2021. We were once again the senior class among the 10 that fielded teams for the competition. Other classes represented were 62, 63, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77 and 88. Our team included 10 classmates who managed to play three straight days of golf plus three sons and one Army friend. Coralinn Maus who has played in the past was on injured reserve recovering from recent surgery and provided moral support. Gary and Button Hyde joined us in the hospitality suite and for dinner on each of the three nights after golf. Although not a golf participant, Gary has run the computer support for management of the tournament for several years. He handed off this job to several other younger grads this year but was there to make sure they didn't screw up.

Although the '61 team now excels more at war-story telling than golf, a couple of our players received a mention at the awards dinner. Phil Mallory got a "nearest the pin" prize and Will Conley won third place in his flight. The rest of us considered it a victory to finish three straight rounds without cramping up! We also excelled at chatting up the young Auburn coeds who staffed the beverage carts and worked the club house grille. The second night was reserved for class dinners and we gathered at an outstanding Auburn restaurant named "Acre." Meal and service was excellent and we were pleasantly surprised to have Paul Vallely pop for the bar tab. Thanks, PV! We missed our former team captain, Jerry White, and two who had signed up but had to withdraw -- Frank Egan and our Aggie associate, Chuck Chamberlin. Get well guys!

Suffice to say, everyone had a great time in Alabama.

Phillips W. Smith, Jr.
"Phil"

Company A-1

9 Dec 1937- 14 Apr 2021

Place of Death: Scottsdale, AZ.

Interment: Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Phil Smith, on 14 April 2021, in Scottsdale, AZ.

Phil is survived by his sons, Tom and Rick, and his grandchildren, Kylie, Drake, Summer, Carsyn, McKenna, Tyler, and Heather. Phil was predeceased by his wife, Patty.

Visitation will be at 10:30 am on April 18, 2021 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:30 am on April 18, 2021 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 12:30 pm on April 18, 2021 at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257.

Condolences may be sent to Tom at 4901 E Tomahawk Trail, Paradise Valley, AZ  85253.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Phil's memory be sent to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT  84741.

Well done, Phil. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Phil's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Donald W. Sawtelle, Jr.
"Don"

Company B-1

7 Jul 1937- 14 Apr 2021

Place of Death: Braselton, GA.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Don Sawtelle, on 14 April 2021, in Braselton, GA., following a long illness.

Don is survived by his wife, Jo; their daughter, Stacy Adams and her husband, David; their son, Donald III; and their grandchildren, Tripp Adams, Ally Faith Adams, Jaylee Skains and her husband, Christian, Emily Sawtelle, and Donald Sawtelle IV.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on 22 April at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

Burial will be at 2 PM on 23 April at Park Hill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Condolences may be sent to Jo at 6062 Allee Way, Braselton, GA 30517-6031.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory may be sent to Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

Well done, Don. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Don's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Richard G. Yule, Jr.
"Dick"

Company C-1

6 Dec 1938 - 19 Feb 2021

Place of Death: Melbourne, FL

Interred: Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, FL.

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Dick Yule, on 19 February 2021 in Melbourne, FL, of natural causes.

Dick is survived by his son Rich (Katy), his grandson RG (Sophie and great-granddaughter Julianne), and his grandson Evan. He was predeceased by his wife, Janice.

His ashes were interred at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne, FL.

Condolences may be sent to Rich Yule at 1720 NE Aberdeen Drive, Lees Summit, MO 64061.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Dick’s memory be sent to AMIkids Space Coast, 1000 Inspiration Lane, Melbourne, FL 32934.Well done, Dick. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Dick's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Michael Skotzko
"Mike"

Company M-2

6 Sep 1935- 4 May 2020

Place of Death: Davidson, NC

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Mike Skotzko, on 4 May 2020 in Davidson, NC. 

Mike was predeceased by his wife, Sophie. 

Graveside services were held on 8 May 2020 at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Campbell Hall, NY. 

Condolences may be sent to Daniel Skotzko, Mike's son, at 749 Eastway Street, Davidson, NC  28036.

Well done, Mike. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Mike's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Here is a photo of some '61 Classmates having some fun. Terry Kirkpatrick, Charlie Welsh, and Jim Harmon at White Pass, WA on a sunny February 24th after 24" of new snow in the previous 24 hours. They took off helmets and masks for the shot.

John T. Baker, Jr.

Company E-2

1 Nov1935- 14 Apr 2019

Place of Death: Burnside, KY

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, John Baker, on 14 April 2019 at his residence in Burnside, KY, as a result of pancreatic cancer. 

John is survived by his wife, Patricia; one son, John III and his wife, Stephanie; three daughters, Catherine Collins, Joan Marie Smith, and Mary Diane Lunbeck and her husband, Martin; nine grandchildren, Brian Collins, Shannon Collins, Jonathan Collins, Angela Collins, Patricia Jean Smith, Jonathan Morton, Mitchell Lunbeck, Michelle Lunbeck, and Makayla Baker; and two great-grandchildren, Mae Lunbeck and Jhonen Collins.  He was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services were held on Thursday, 18 April 2019 in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home, Somerset, KY.  Burial followed in Mount Union Cemetery, Pulaski County, KY. 

Condolences may be sent to Patricia at 465 Cave Springs Spur, Burnside, KY  42519-9555. 

Well done, John. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to John's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Nicholas C. Gilbert
"Nick"

Company G-1

2 Aug 1939- 24 Feb 2021

Place of Death: Berthoud, CO

Interment: Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, Estes Park, CO

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Nick Gilbert, on February 24, 2021 in Berthoud, CO after a long illness.

Nick is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginny); their daughters, Kathleen Banister and Karyn Reed; their sons, Glenn and his wife, Kelly, and Dwight and his wife, Patty; and grandchildren, Ryan Banister, Rachel Banister, Myles Reed, Sabrina Reed, Brayden Gilbert, Alexa Gilbert, Megan Gilbert, and Andrew Gilbert. 

A graveside funeral service for Nick Gilbert will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, 1672 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park, CO  80517.

Condolences may be sent to Ginny at 1875 Fall River Drive, Apt. 301, Loveland, CO  80538. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nick's memory may be made to Bristol Hospice Northern Colorado, 1605 Foxtrail Drive, STE 200, Loveland, CO  80538. 

Well done, Nick.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Nick's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Joseph F. Pesek
"Joe"

Company G-2

14 Jul 1937- 6 Feb 2021

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Joe Pesek, on 6 February 2021, in Carmel, IN. 

Joe is survived by his children, Joseph, Liz (Guillermo), Michael, Kathleen (Mark), James, Anne (David), Julie and John (Megan), and grandchildren, Isabel, Jacob, Sophia, Gabriel, Joshua, Grace, Mary Kate, Caleb, Charles, Natalie, Elizabeth, Chase, Andrew, Jude, Miller and Georgia.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on February 11, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Carmel, IN. 

Joe was buried at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN. 

Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to Merciful Help Center, 1045 West 146th St., Suite A, Carmel, IN  46032. 

Well done, Joe.  Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Joe's Last Roll Call Tribute.

John J. Neiger III
"Johnny"

Company M-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, John Neiger, on 10 February 2021, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL.

John is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Tracy and her husband, Jim Simon, and Jono (John Neiger IV) and his wife, Kemper Carlsen; step daughters, Julie and her husband, Robert Birkenheier, and Amy and her husband, Jimmy Turner; and his grandchildren, Timothy and Courtney Simon, Forest Carlsen-Neiger, Ryan Birkenheier, and Jaden Turner and John’s brother Henry Neiger.” John was pre-deceased by his parents, Sallie Morfit Neiger and John J. Neiger Jr., Class of 1935.

John Neiger's funeral service will at 1 PM on Wednesday, 1 September 2021, at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA, followed by burial with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

There will be a reception at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club following the burial.  His widow, Barbara, would appreciate you sending her an RSVP email if you will or may be attending so that she can let the officers club know how many may be at the reception.  Her email address is - bbneiger@mac.com.

Condolences may be sent to Barbara at 3115 Town Square Drive #201, Rolling Meadows, IL  60008.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Illinois Veterans Home Manteno, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, Illinois 60950 — you may specify “Activities Department” which will help the many volunteers there to enrich the lives of the residents with activities, parties, entertainment, etc., or you can specify Prince Home which houses and does outreach to Illinois homeless veterans.

Well done, John. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to John's Last Roll Call Tribute.

David L. Miller, Jr.
"Dave" 

Company L-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the death of our classmate, Dave Miller, on 23 January 2021, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Dave is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Debbie and her husband, Paul Gradian; sons, David III and Daniel and his wife, Kristin; and grandchildren, Rachel and husband Pat, Emma and husband Sam, Clarke, and Drew Miller.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Lafayette Memorial Park, 2301 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC  28301 .

Condolences may be sent to Dorothy at 343 Colinwood Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303-5161.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s memory may be sent to the United Service Organization, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077 or Haymount United Methodist Church, 1700 Ft. Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC  28303.

Click here to go to Dave's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Class Committee 23 January 2021 Meeting Minutes Now Available

Class Committee Meeting 23 January 2021 Minutes

Class of 61 Mississippi River Cruise 3-10 Oct 2021 Being Offered

Robert M. Dunning
"Bob"

Company L-2

Place of Death:The Villages, FL

Interment:Scattered in Maui, Hawaii

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bob Dunning, on 27 January 2021 in The Villages, FL, as a result of ischemic heart disease caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Bob is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Dana Lee Troemel, and husband, Jeff; son, Jon, and wife, Susan; granddaughter, Kaitlin Lagalante, and husband, Nick; daughter-in-law, Barbara Dunning; and his brother, James. Bob was predeceased by their oldest child, Robert M. Dunning, Jr.

Bob’s ashes will be scattered in Maui, Hawaii in September. Maui was home to Bob and Carol for 15 years.

Condolences may be sent to Carol at 715 Hernandez Drive, The Villages, FL 32159.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Bob's memory be made to the Rotary Club of The Villages Noon, 1060 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162.

Well done, Bobl. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bobl's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Orlando Mini-Reunion Rescheduled to 13-18 May 2021

I (Gary Hyde) imagine that several of you that were previously not planning to join us for the 2021 Orlando Mini may change your mind since the 60^th was cancelled. I need to change hotels for the Mini to handle the added numbers and need to get a head count estimate as soon as possible. If you have not already registered and think you might attend, I ask that you complete your registration as soon as you can. Maybe’s are OK – you can always change your mind later. Read on and use the link to register.

Several Classmates have observed that since the 60^th Reunion at West Point has been cancelled we could now rescheduel the Orlando Mini-Reunion to May to allow more time for us to get our vaccinations to begin to take hold. The Mini is now scheduled for the same days in May that the Reunion had been scheduled.For those of you that already registered, We will change your arrival and departure day to the corresponding date in May for the day of the week you entered. If you made a hotel reservation for the March dates, you should cancel that reservation.  S

Check the latest updates as of 30 April 2021

Bruce B. Halstead

Company K-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Bruce Halstead, on 21 November 2020 in Frontenac, MN from ailments associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Joanne; their son, John (USMA ’86) and his wife Melanie; their daughter, Kathryn; their son, William and his wife Nancy; their son, Robert and his wife Sara; and thirteen grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 am, Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Saint Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church, 419 W Lyon Avenue, Lake City, MN 55041.

Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a date and time to be determined.

Condolences may be sent to Joanne at 28790 Wood Avenue, Frontenac, MN 55026-1023.

In lieu of flowers, donation in Bruce’s memory may be sent to Disabled American Veterans Department of Minnesota, State Veterans Service Building, Floor 3, 20 West 12 Street, St. Paul, MN 55155 or the Mayo Clinic - Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (designate the gift to Alzheimer’s Disease Research).

Well done, Bruce. Be thou at peace.

Nicholas S. Plodinec III
"Nick"

Company H-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Nick Plodinec, on November 17, 2020 in Beaver, PA.

Nick is survived by his brother, Ronald. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Ann (Cookie), and their son, Nicholas IV, who passed away early in life.

Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, a limited viewing will be held Monday, November 23, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tatalovich Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Center Township, 3475 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061, where a private blessing service will take place on Tuesday with Fr. Michael Polosky officiating. Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, PA.

Well done,Nick Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Nick's Last Roll Call Tribute.

John Grisoni '61 Paintings of West Point Available for Viewing

At the risk of bragging at this stage of his life, John just had his prints of West Point original oil paintings accepted at the DUSA (Daughters of the US Army) gift shops and on-line store. There is one in the West Point museum.

Many of John's original WP landmark paintings are in the hands of Classmates, Grads, and friends of WP.

You can see them at this llink.  John don’t expect you to buy them, he is just excited that there are still great adventures left in his life, and he wants to share this with us.  https://sho

Nikolajs R. Muiznieks
"Nick"

Company L-2

28 Sep 1936- 14 Nov 2019

Place of Death: Clarksville, TN.

Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN.

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you I just learned our Classmate, Nick Muiznieks, passed away on November 14, 2019, in Clarksville, TN.

Nick is survived by three sons, Rob and his wife, Jenny; David and his wife, Amy; and Mark and his wife, Clair; and nine grandchildren, Luke, Emma, Mitch, Ella, Mia, Drew, Matthew, Samuel, and Ava. Nick was predeceased by his wife, Margaret.

Nick was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TN.

Condolences may be sent to Rob at 2530 Everwood Court Clarksville, TN 37043.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nick's memory may be made to World Christian Broadcasting, 605 Bradley Court, Franklin, TN 37067.

Well done, Nick. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Nick's Last Roll Call Tribute.

John R. MacLean, Jr

Company D-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you of the death of our Classmate, John MacLean, on 8 Nov 2020 in Fort Worth, TX as a result of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), similar to Parkinson’s Disease

John is survived by his wife, Carol Jean; their daughter, Leslie; their son, Scott, and his wife Pepper; and grandsons, Turner and Mack.

In light of Covid-19, the family will hold a private graveside service at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Grand Prairie officiated by Dr. Keith Whitworth, of Cleburne, Texas.

Condolences may be sent to Carol Jean at 1600 Texas Street, # 31802, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3697.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD  21741-5014; the North Texas Food Bank, 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075 ; or the Pastor’s Emergency Fund, First United Methodist Church of Cleburne, Texas, PO Box 114, Cleburne, TX  76033.

Well done John, Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to John's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Daniel G. Barney
"Dan"

Company K-1

24 Jun 1939- 30 Oct 2020

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify you of the death of our Classmates, Dan Barney, on 30 October 2020 in Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA.

Dan is survived by his wife, Pam; their son, Scott; their daughter, Elizabeth; and grandchildren, Alexandra, Casandra, and Azaria.

Condolences may be sent to Pam at 3 Pointe Place, Carlisle, PA 17013-2720.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan's memory may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1A N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Burial will be at West Point Cemetery on a date and time to be announced.

Well done, Dan. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Dan's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Eggleston ’61 Publishes “The Colorado War 1864-1865”

Mike Eggleston '61 has published a new book entitled The Colorado War 1864-1865. This book tells the history of the war that occurred in Colorado Territory during the Civil War. The major conflict involved the fight between Native Americans and Colorado volunteer regiments in 1865. Others were involved including Confederate regiments and outlaws. This book interrelates activities in the Great Plains with politics in Washington, army headquarters in the field, settlers on the Frontier and the Native Americans. It shows how other Indian wars influenced the war in Colorado and how the war spread to other states and territories. Where ever possible, the conflicts are explained in the words of the participants captured in letters, diaries and newspaper articles. Nearly a hundred maps and photos are included to describe the actions. This history shows the impact of the many treaties signed: how they were violated and the result of the treaties on the way of life of the whites and Native Americans. The focus of this book is on the military campaigns and battles fought in or near Colorado how they destroyed the Native American way of life. Famous battles such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Wounded Knee are covered, but lesser known campaigns such as Red Cloud's War are also included, since these had a major effect on treaties and on the people involved. The Native American wars ended much as they had started with mistakes, confusion and the tragedy of Wounded Knee.

Frank J. Habic III

Company G-1

24 Apr 1939- 2 Oct 2020

Place of Death: Osprey, FL

Interred: TBD

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must notify of the death of our Classmate, Frank Habic, on October 2, 2020 in Osprey, FL.

Frank is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan; their sons Frank, Michael, Peter and his wife Valerie, and Matthew; and grandchildren Michael, Jacey, Juan Pablo, Allison, Maria, Sarina, and Johnathon.

Frank was cremated and will be interred together with Joan in the future.

Condolences may be sent Frank's son Peter at 708 Sequoia Trail, Patrick Air Force Base, FL 32925.

In lieu of flowers or donations, Frank and Joan would like you in good cheer to fill your glasses and drink to reminiscences of Classmates and to the Corps, and the Corps, and the Corps.

Well done, Frank. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Frank's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Willard S. Belknap
"Bill"

Company G-2

18 Mar 1939- 17 Jul 2020

Place of Death: Moscow, ID

Interment: TBD

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Bill Belknap, on 17 July 2020, in Moscow, ID, as a result of kidney disease. 

Bill is survived by his wife, Donna; their daughter, Kim, and son, Bill; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. 

Funeral plans are pending. 

Condolences may be sent to Donna at 840 Conestoga Drive, Moscow, ID  83843. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be sent to the University of Idaho, Bill Belknap Scholarship Fund, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3151, Moscow, ID  83844-3151. 

Well done, Bill. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Bill's Last Roll Call Tribute.

David A. Hastings
"Dave"

Company F-2

7 Sep 1938- 19 Jun 2020

Place of Death: Colorado Springs, CO

Interment: Arlington National Cemetery

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Dave Hastings, on June 19, 2020, in Colorado Springs, CO. 

Dave is survived by his wife, Cynthia; their sons, Scott and Peter; and five grandchildren. 

Funeral plans are pending. 

Condolences may be sent to Cynthia at 16617 Curled Oak Drive, Monument, CO 80132-8655. 

Well done, Dave. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Dave's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Updated Orlando 13-18 May 2021 Mini-Reunion Information

Check the latest updates as of 30 April 2021.

Louis C. Berra, Jr.
"Lou"

Company D-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Lou Berra, on March 5, 2020, in Lake City, FL,  after a long illness. 

Lou is survived by his wife, Joyce, and two granddaughters. He was predeceased by their son, Louis III. 

Funeral plans are pending. 

Condolences may be sent to Joyce at 2351 Elmwood Lane, PO Box 4354, Dowling Park, FL 32064-1540.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lou’s memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Well done, Lou Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to Lou's Last Roll Call Tribute.

Donald C. Anselm
"Don"

Company D-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Don Anselm, on 20 May 2020 in Huntsville, AL, after a long health battle.

Don is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Jennifer English (William) and Deborah Youmans (Gregory); and grandchildren, Jeffrey and Mary English and Jonathan and Adam Youmans. 

A Memorial Service will be held when Don’s loved ones can travel and be together again. 

Condolences may be sent to Judy at 2733 Downing Street SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 .

Lee H. Sager, Jr.

Company M-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, Lee Sager, on 16 April 2020 in Laughlin, NV. 

J.W. Chism
"JW"

Company D-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our Classmate, JW Chism, on 31 March 2020 in North Wildwood, NJ. 

JW is survived by his children, Melissa and her husband Christian, JW and his wife Catherine, and Patrick and his wife Christine; and his grandson, CJ.  He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou. 

JW was buried at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House, NJ. 

A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. 

Condolences may be sent to the The Chism Family, 315 Valley View Dr N, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. 

Donations in JW's memory may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011. 

Well done, JW. Be thou at peace.

Click here to go to JW's Last Roll Call Tribute.

John K. Solomon

Company G-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, John Solomon, on March 30, 2020, in Fredericksburg, VA, after a long, valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; their daughter, Mary Anne (Molly) and her husband Geoff Russell; their son, Christopher; their daughter, Mary Katherine (Katy) and her husband, Spencer Jones; and their grandchildren, Campbell Jones, Hayden Jones, and triplets,  Jonathon, Alexandra, and Madeleine Russell.
 

John Solomon's funeral mass will be at 11 AM, Tuesday, 28 July at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9149 Elys Ford Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Attendance at the church is limited to 100 people. Face masks are recommended.  St. Patrick's will video the funeral mass. I will provide the link when available. Mary Jane will host an outdoor reception at her home, 10907 Cedar Creek Drive, Spotsylvania, VA   22551-4687, following the mass. Please let me know by reply e-mail if you plan to attend.  

Mike Eggleston Publishes "The Sioux Wars, 1854-1891"
3/24/2020

William A. Weis
"Bill"

Company E-2

It is with great regret and sorrow that we must inform you of the death of our Classmate, Bill Weis, on March 2, 2020, in San Antonio, TX. 

Bill is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Laura Ihonvbere and her husband Daniel; sons, William and his wife Carol and David and his wife Ruth; step daughter, Debra Chernosky and her husband Marvin; step son, Doug Jordan and his wife Linda; and nine grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Porter Loring Mortuary North Stateroom , 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232.  Due to the Declaration on March 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., by City, County, and State officials barring gatherings larger than 50 people, all funeral services will remain private for the foreseeable future

Glynn C. Mallory, Jr.

Company K-1

It is with great regret and sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Glynn Mallory, on February 20, 2020, in San Antonio, TX as a result of acute myeloid leukemia due to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). 

Glynn is survived by his wife, Linda; their daughter, Margaret Mallory-Lorente; their son, Glynn III; their daughter, Amber Kistler and her husband, Charles Kistler; and their grandchildren, Frankie Lorente, Tony Lorente, Isabella Lorente, Mallory Kistler, Annabelle Kistler, and Charlotte Kistler. 

Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Porter Loring Funeral Home, 2102 N. SH 1604 Loop, E Frontage Road, San Antonio, TX 78232. 

A Celebration of Life service will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road, San Antonio, TX, 78209. A reception at the church will follow. Attendees will be welcome to share memories. 

Funeral services for Glynn are scheduled at 1 PM, 23 July 2020, at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery. A reception following the burial is currently planned at the Fort Myer Officers Club.  

Go to Glynn's Last Roll Call Tributre for latest funeral details.

However, severe restrictions are currently in place for attending funerals at Arlington National Cemetery -- see  https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals ,
In addition, the Fort Myer Officers Club is currently closed.

Condolences may be sent to Linda and her family at 19221 Heather Forest, San Antonio, TX 78258-3820.  

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider donating blood to your local blood bank as this is what sustained his life so he could have more time with his family. Your donation will help so many others who are currently undergoing treatment. 

The Class of 2020 Graduation Broadcast Made Possible

The Class of 2020 graduation ceremony took place on the Plain at West Point on 13 June 2020.

James F. X. Looram
"Jim"

Company D-1

24 Jan 1940 - 4 Jan 2020

Place of Death: New York, NY

Interment: West Point Cemetery