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This section of our web site is dedicated to MASL members who are no longer with us. We will keep the articles about the members on this site - placing articles about recently passed members first. To find a member, either page down or press Ctrl-F (PC-based) and type the member's last name into the search box.
Fred M.Del Gaudio
October 4, 1928 – December 10, 2008
Del Gaudio, Fred M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Rose (nee Gowatch) Del Gaudio; dear brother of Gene and Jerome Del Gaudio; brother-in-law of the late Arline and Diane Del Gaudio; our dear nephew and cousin. Dear friend of Peter and the late Linda Hurd and of the many musicians of the Musicians Association of St. Louis, Local 2-197. Fred joined the MASL December 28, 1944.
Services: The Stygar Family of Funeral Service is caring for the Del Gaudio family at the STYGAR MID RIVERS Funeral Home, 5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., (
St. Charles) where services will be held on Monday, December 15 at 11 a.m. Private interment at
Calvary
Cemetery. VISITATION Sunday 2-7 p.m. www.Stygar.com.
Jean Chard Sr.
February 18, 1921 – December 1, 2008
Jean Chard Sr. of
Brentwood,
Mo., died Dec. 1, 2008, in
Ellisville,
Mo. He was 87.
Mr. Chard was a retired music teacher for the
Maplewood-Richmond
Heights
School District. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He was born Feb. 18, 1921, in
St. Louis
Mo and joined the MASL April 3, 1981.
Mr. Chard is survived by his sons, Jean (Cynthia) Chard Jr. and Dennis Chard; grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Chard; and other relatives.
Services: A graveside service will take place Dec. 10 at
Jefferson
Barracks
National
Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Schrader Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
Donald W. Shone
December 8, 1931 – November 25, 2008
Donald Wayne Shone is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Shone (nee Herrmann); two sons, Donnie and David; one daughter, Tessa Shone; and two grandchildren. He became a member of Local 2-197 June 16, 1966.
Services: The funeral was Dec. 1 at John L. Ziegenhein and Sons South County Chapel with interment at
Jefferson
Barracks
National
Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Marshall A. Zwick
January 14, 1920 - September 22, 2008
Zwick, Marshall A. Monday, September 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Jeanette 'Jeanne' Zwick (nee Thielemann) for 66 years; dear father of Terry (Debbie) Zwick; dear grandfather of Katherine (Steve) Pickardt; dear brother of Marvin Zwick; our dear cousin and friend to many. Member of M.A.S.L. since 1940, Coast Guard Band in WW II and the former organist for the St. Louis Hawks Basketball and Bilikens Basketball.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Friday, September 26, 11 a.m. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3-8 p.m.
Contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association appreciated.
Charles E. Dierker
January 2, 1926 - September 21, 2008
Dierker, Charles Edward Sun., Sept. 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Leotis Elaine Dierker (nee Sebastian); dear father of Marcia (Rick) Swenson, Rebecca Valicoff, Cynthia (Rey) Gerner, Lisa (Steve) Hudson and Andrew (Risha) Bricker; dear step-father of the late Terry Zinser; dear grandfather of Corinne, Adam, Nathanael, Jonathan, Zachary and Joshua; dear great-grandfather of Victoria, our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend. 10/14/1943
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois, Thurs., Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m. Interment J.B. Nat'l. Cemetery. Member of D.A.V. Visitation Wed., 4-9 p.m.
Richard E. "Dick" Beckman
April 6, 1931- August 28, 2008
Beckman, Richard E. 'Dick' 77, of
Highland,
IL, died August 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Del I. Beckman (nee Murray); dear father of Jan M. (Steven) Hughes, Nancy B. (Gregory) Kyrouac, Lisa B. (David) Trout, Shari L. (Marcus) Randall and Lt. Col. William R. (Adeliza) Beckman, Retired U.S. Army; grandfather of 26 and great-grandfather of 2. A 1949 graduate of
Cleveland
High School, retired plumber and owner of Houseman Supply,
Highland,
IL, and saxophonist, played with the Jack Engler Orchestra and Gary Dammer Orchestra, both of
St. Louis.
Services: Visitation is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2008 at SPENGEL-BOULANGER Funeral Home, 1501 N. Ninth St., Highland, IL 62249; 888-654-7234. Funeral Service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Funeral Home. Interment is at Jefferson Barracks,
National
Cemetery,
St. Louis,
MO.
Memorials may be made to the Digging Wells for Clean Water c/o Rotary International
Robert "Bob" Buschmann
February 13, 1932 - August 13, 2008
Buschmann, Robert 'Bob' fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Aug. 13, 2008, peacefully at age 76. Beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia Buschmann (nee Truhlar); dear father of Tom (Barb) Buschmann, Terri Brauch (fiance Tom Dempewolf), Kathy (Jimmy) Munie and Mary Ann Buschmann; grandfather of Julie, Eric, Samantha, Ethan, Amy, Matthew and the late Jay.
Bob served as U.S. Navy Musician during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Navy Musician's Association. He performed with the Johnny Polzin, Russ David, Bob Kuban and Rich Lauenstein Orchestras among others. In 1956, Bob joined the Musicians' Association of Saint Louis, Local 2-197 AFM, and was a member for over 50 years.
Retired after 43 years as a rental uniform service manager, 21 years with Todd Uniform, 53 year member of American Legion Post #37. Bob was an avid fisherman and loved boating with his family at
Mark
Twain
Lake.
Thank you for the compassionate care provided by his BJC doctors, staff and hospice, and to the staff of Alexian Brothers Sherbrooke Village.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Tues., Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. to St. Mark Catholic Church for 10 a.m.
Mass.
Interment
J.
B.
National
Cemetery.
If desired, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or BJC Hospice. Visitation Mon., 4-7 p.m.
John E. "Mo" Brodie
June 21, 1943 - July 27, 2008
John will be deeply missed by his wife, Sharon A. Brodie, of Arnold; a sister, Ann Misel and husband, Jim of Costa Mesa, Calif.; three daughters, Jennifer Quandt and husband, Jim of Effingham, Ill., Angela Tarter and husband, Scott of Springfield, Ill., Michelle Lorton and husband, Matt of Chatham, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Becky Anson and husband, Greg of Taylor Ridge, Ill., Beth Anne Qualls and husband, Brad of Muscatine; a stepson, Brian Steele and wife, Dianna of Muscatine; grandchildren, Jason Quandt, Steven Quandt, Justin Quandt, Erica Snyder, Brody Snyder, Hailee Tarter, Lukas Lorton, Lane Lorton, Alex Sellers, Miyah Sellers, Danielle Shenk, Amanda Whitworth, Sydney Weggen, Mason Qualls, Jamie Qualls, Brandon Qualls, Brenden Steele and Emma Steele; great-grandchildren, Alexandria Vanacker, Kailee VanAcker; nieces, Lesa Blake and husband, Gary of Costa Mesa, Calif., Laura Corboy and husband, Brian of Everett, Wash.; great-nieces and nephews, Matthew Blake, Bethanie Blake, Sean Corboy, Aleta Corboy and John’s two cats, Frank and Betsy.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16,
Comtrea
Center,
Arnold,
Mo.
In lieu of flowers, condolences and memorials may be made out to
Missouri
Baptist
Cancer
Center in care of Sharon A. Brodie,
1317 Apple Hollow Drive,
Arnold,
MO.
63010.
Fred Julius
November 16, 1925 - June 2, 2008
Dear husband of the late Jayne Julius; devoted father of Shelley R. and Sharon J.; dearest brother of Donald S. Julius; beloved son of the late William and late Rose Julius; dear brother-in-law of Gail (Holly) Bird and Betty Webb; special cousin of Sharyn Benninger of Marlton, NJ; our dear uncle and friend. The family would like to express its deepest thanks and appreciation to the wonderful caregivers and owners of Home Care Assistance and of BJC Hospice.
Funeral Service Wednesday, June 4, 11:00 a.m., at New
Mt.
Sinai Mausoleum,
8430 Gravois Rd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to the Alzheimer's Association,
9374 Olive Blvd.,
St. Louis,
MO
63132. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Silvio Pucci
December 24, 1920 - May 24, 2008
Beloved husband of Sylvia Pucci (nee Kerber); loving father of Patricia (Melvyn) Vonder Haar, Linda Pucci, Gino (Margaret) Pucci, Robert and Mario (Sandra) Pucci; proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 6; dearest brother of Ben and the late Ozzie; our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Pucci 'Pooch' played with the Russ David Orchestra for over 25 years.
Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Thursday, May 29, 9:15 a.m. to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for 10 a.m.
Mass.
Interment
Resurrection
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m.
William "Bill" Archer
July 22, 1940 - May 23, 2008
Member Bill Archer is survived by his wife Evelyn (also a member). Bill is also survived by his mother, Leola B. (Holmes) Archer; sister, Suzanne L. Gill and husband Allen; daughters Melody and Merrily; nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held for Bill on Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6:30 P.M., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9 South Bompart Avenue, (intersection of Lockwood & Big Bend) Webster Groves, MO.
Bill's professional performing credits include innumerable appearances as a jazz soloist, lead alto saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist; guest solo appearances in colleges and universities; soloist/clinician appearances at music educators’ conventions; solo appearances with the St. Louis Symphony “Pops” Orchestra and the Mighty Mississippi Concert Band; playing engagements with the Glen Miller Orchestra, the Tex Benecke Orchestra, the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, the Lee Hyde Orchestra, the Russ David Orchestra, Bob Crosby and the Bobcats, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Barry White and the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Al Pierson’s Big Band U.S.A., Sammy Davis, Jr., George Kirby, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Suzanne Sommers, and Danny Thomas.
Members who are no longer with us:
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Joined MASL
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Deceased
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Obituary
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Fred Del Gadio |
12/28/1944 |
12/10/2008 |
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Jean Chard, Sr. |
04/03/1981 |
12/01/2008 |
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Donald W. Shone |
06/15/1966 |
11/25/2008 |
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Marshall A. Zwick |
02/22/1940 |
09/22/2008 |
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Charles E. Dierker |
10/14/1943 |
09/28/2008 |
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| Richard E. "Dick" Beckman |
04/06/1931 |
08/28/2008 |
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Robert "Bob" Buschmann
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02/13/1932
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08/13/2008
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John E. "Mo" Brodie
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12/15/1988
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07/27/2008
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Fred Julius
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07/29/1943
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06/02/2008
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Silvio Pucci
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02/14/1946
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05/24/2008
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William “Bill” Archer
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03/19/1965
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05/23/2008
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Edna Wells
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02/07/1980
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04/24/2008
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Wallace Eckhardt
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01/15/1948
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04/17/2008
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Robert Shields
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01/09/1947
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03/17/2008
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Charles Wasserman
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07/10/1963
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03/08/2008
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