Milestones

MARRIAGES

Bill Szczuka ’87 and Amber Grove: September 10, 2021

IN MEMORIAM

This listing includes notifications of the passing of De Smet Jesuit alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and immediate relatives through July 31, 2022. If we have missed someone, please notify the Alumni Office at alumni@desmet.org or 314-567-3500.

Charles M. Allen, former staff member, 2017–2022

Jeffrey T. Appel, father of Michael ’21 and James Appel ’26

Nicholas L. Baker ’76, brother of Bart Baker ’77

John R. Basilico, father of Thomas Basilico ’83

John V. Doheny Sr. ’76, brother of Donald Doheny ’72; father of John ’13 and Henry Doheny ’15; uncle of Daniel ’06 and Kevin Zickel ’08

Roberta Dubuque, mother of Joseph Dubuque ’73

Joseph W. Dukeman III ’72

Henry W. Heilferty, father of Robert ’73, William ’74, David ’76, and Thomas Heilferty ’78

Ronald L. Kozminske, father of Kevin Kozminske ’96

John M. McKeon ’89 Gordon F. Neary, father of Paul Neary ’81; grandfather of Michael ’99 and Brian Neary ’03

Richard Rauschenbach, father of Richard Rauschenbach Jr. ’74 and Debbie Stewart (former staff member); father-in-law of John Stewart ’77; grandfather of Brian Stewart ’05

Timothy J. Renschen ’86, brother of Robin Renschen ’88

Glennon Schaefer ’72

Kevin J. Shields ’84, brother of Edward Shields ’88

Richard Weber, father of Richard ’81, Timothy ’82, Michael ’86, and Daniel Weber ’90; grandfather of Richard ’09, Andrew ’11, Timothy ’14, Alexander ’16, Jonathon ’18, and Thomas Weber ’21

Jeanne M. Welborn, mother of William ’77, Stephen ’79, John ’80, and Matthew Welborn ’82; aunt of Kevin ’75, Michael ’79, and Robert Weber ’85

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

IN TRIBUTE

The Smile of a Bus Driver

Remembering Charles “Chuck” Allen For some of our students, Chuck Allen was the first smiling face they saw every school day. Each morning he would ask them how they were feeling, and every afternoon he asked them how their day went.

How do I know this? Chuck was my friend. I’ve known him and his family since I was four years old. When I first saw him driving De Smet’s bus, I felt so happy for our students and myself. I knew that I could talk to Chuck daily and feel good about what I was doing with my life. He asked real questions about my life and my family.

I loved when colleagues would ask how I knew the bus driver. I would tell stories about how Chuck played a huge role in my life. He shared a joke and smile every morning and afternoon; how could I not look forward to seeing him every day?

And that’s what he brought to our students; he cared. He is one of the few people I’ve known who truly cared about all the people around him. Even his criticisms were encouraging; he wanted everyone to be their best selves, and he preached it from the basketball court where he refereed to the pulpit where he helped lead his parish as a deacon.

I’ve known a few fine gentlemen in my life, and Chuck Allen was at the top of that list. He was one of a kind, and he will be missed. I will miss my friend. – Robert Bergman ’93

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