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Historical Summer 2019 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
At this time of year when life is so busy with changing seasons, graduations, and more, I am reminded to take it all in and try and enjoy the ride. Life moves too quickly with no guarantees for tomorrow. So my column is brief as I enjoy some of those wonderful events for my own family.
I will begin with a personal shout out to my girls; Maddy Boxdorfer, who along with 19 classmates graduated from St. Roch on May 17th. Congratulations to the Class of 2019, many of whom have been together since preschool! And Gretchen Boxdorfer, who graduated summa cum laude from Rockhurst University on May 18th and is headed to the University of Nebraska Omaha to pursue her masters in mathematics. I’m a proud mom!
I know we have lots of other graduates in the neighborhood from all levels of education and who are pursuing new adventures.
Please send along your photos and notes about these events. People love to hear news about neighbors, especially our neighborhood youth!
As for not taking life for granted, I am incredibly sad to share the news of the passing of a treasured neighbor and friend, Kurt Lutjens. Kurt passed away on March 29th after a very short battle with cancer. Kurt had resided most recently (and for many, many years) on the 6000 block of McPherson.
In addition to being a wonderful friend and neighbor, Kurt was the former pastor of Grace and Peace Fellowship.
He leaves behind three adult children; Heidi, Jeffrey, and Carrie, and now joins his late wife, Susan.
To know Kurt was to love and admire Kurt.
He was so kind, so caring, so gentle and helpful, and an incredible listener.
He was genuine.
His life was celebrated April 5th at New Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church and on April 6th at Grace and Peace Fellowship. Donations in his memory can be made to Serge – Christ School Bundibugyo or ALS Association – St. Louis Regional Chapter. One of our younger neighborhood residents seeking out exciting opportunities and adventures; Claire Rater, who is the oldest daughter of Dan and Molly Rater’s (of Kingsbury Square) has joined the Peace Corps. Claire will be in Kolda in the southern part of Senegal and will be speaking Pulaar.
It is a pretty remote area so they do not expect to hear much from her during her service and she will have limited cell phone service, no running water, and no electricity. Claire is a 2017 graduate of University of Wisconsin Madison, Rosati Kain Class of 2013, and St. Roch Class of 2009. Claire is very excited and has already made lots of friends there.
Her group has 70 volunteers! Best wishes to Claire and thank you for your service.
On Sunday, May 19, the New York Times featured a story showcasing the growth of youth hockey in the St. Louis area. At 9, Van Meara of 59xx Pershing plays on a team that travels to meets. Van is the son of Sean and Angie Meara.
He is included in a picture of teammates accompanying the Times articles. Quite a coup for the young fellow.
A belated congratulations to our 28th Ward Alderwoman Heather Navarro, recently married to Johnny Zokovitch.
Residents of the 6000 block of Pershing, the busy couple participates in St. Roch School activities, as well as all our neighborhood work. Do you have news to share?
Please send your submissions via email with the subject line News of Neighbors to rachelb@sdtimes.org or drop off a note to the attention of Rachel Boxdorfer at the Skinker DeBaliviere office. Be sure to mark it “News of Neighbors”.
We love to hear about neighbors accomplishments, awards, travels, weddings, anniversaries, births, and more!
Original photograph caption
Maddy Boxdorfer and classmate and neighbor Colton Tiede.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2019.
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Original source: SD_Times2019_06.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
