St. Andrew’s Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans 2013
In its 11th year, St. Andrew’s Ageless-Remarkable Saint Louisans again celebrated the vivacity, generosity and amazing professional and volunteer contributions of 19 incredible older adults from the St. Louis region. With varying backgrounds, talents and vitality that would put most 40-year-olds to shame, the honorees defy the stereotypical idea that individuals fall into restful retirement as they grow older.
The event, held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Sunday, November 10, 2013, also serves as the primary fundraising event for St. Andrew’s and its Charitable Foundation. Since its inception, the gala has generated over $1.8 million, which St. Andrew’s has used to enhance the lives of seniors through a wide-range of programs and services and extend financial aid to area residents who have exhausted their resources.
Besides the honorary video presentations, the 2013 committee decided to introduce each senior to open this year’s dinner. The honorary chairs, Norma Stern (Class of 2004) and Phyllis Tirmenstein (Class of 2011), recognized the group, assembled on stage, to a rousing ovation. The Class of 2013 included:
- Marjorie Allen
- Sr. Mary Ann Eultgen
- Don Gerber
- Elizabeth Herring
- Anita Hockett
- Barry Hyatt
- Deacon James Joiner
- Dr. Charles Kilo
- Rosie Kling
- Ken Kranzberg
- Fritzi Lainoff
- The Honorable Stephen Limbaugh
- Irwin Shayne
- Harriet Spilker
- Roger Stueckel
- Peggy Symes
- Dr. Mary Tillman
- Jeanne Trevor
- Dr. Edwin Wolfgram
During the gala, Marvin Wool, an honoree from the first Ageless class, and his wife Harlene, initiated a special challenge match in support of St. Andrew’s, in which they matched contributions from event guests dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. This challenge marked the third match conducted by the Wools during the Ageless gala. The 2011 and 2012 claims generated an additional $200,000 for St. Andrew’s.
The evening ended on a high note with legendary songstress/honoree Jeanne Trevor performing an a cappella version of “Young at Heart”. Who was not touched by the moment in time?
Attracting nearly 600 attendees, the event comprises one of Saint Louis’ largest and most important benefits, and the funds it generates help St. Andrew’s serve over 8,700 people and raise more than $1.1 million for charitable care each year. For more information, please call 314-726-0111 or visit www.standrews1.com.
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- Andrew Hinely, Heather Bonham, Elizabeth Herring, honoree
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- Edward Jones, Bob Bess, Jerry and Sue Palmer, Deacon James Joiner, honoree
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- Millie Cain, gala co-chairs Alan E. Brainerd, Nan Klassen
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- Allan Kling, Rosie Kling, honoree, Norma Stern, honorary co-chair, Lee Kling
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- Deb Beffa, Dr. Lucas Beffa, Marjorie Allen, honoree, Peter Beffa, Laurie Degenhardt
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- Joseph Eultgen, Sr. Mary Ann Eultgen, honoree, Marie Furrer, Carol Nachtmann, Pat Dubuque, Mary Ann Love, Dolores Obrenski
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- Anita Hockett, honoree, Julie Pallardy, Frank Hockett
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- Willie Mae Wadlington, Deacon James Joiner, honoree, and Bertha Joiner
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- Dr. Charles Kilo, Tammy Preuss
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- Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, honoree, Lynn Wittels
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- Anne and the honorable Steve Limbaugh, Sr., honoree, Gini Schreimann
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- Gene Spilker, Amy Murphy, Harriet Spilker, honoree, Suzy Ballantyne, Jan Keenoy
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- Roger Stueckel, honoree, Sue Bahle, Juanita Hartwig, Dorothy Willis
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- Darlene Roland, Karen Adderton, Scott Symes, Peggy Symes, honoree, Charlotte Marsh
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- Dr. Mary Tillman, honoree, Daniel Tillman, Carlene Davis, Huldah Blamoville
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- Ruby Hammonds, Jeanne Trevor, honoree, Rosie Robertson
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- Dr. Edwin Wolfgram, honoree, Bob Bess
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- Dr. Edwin Wolfgram, honoree, Bob Bess, Susie Wyatt
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- Courtney Jones, Margo Brettmann
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- Nancy Percy, Courtney Jones, Margo Brettmann, Steve Percy
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- Janet Conners, Ken Gerrity, Alan E. Brainerd, Pris McDonnell, Anna Harris
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- Mindy Sharp, Kristine Ramsey
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- Mark Goran, Mary Alice Ryan, president/ceo
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- Dr. Barbara Harbach, Dr. Tom George
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- Bill Siedhoff, Susie “Mama Beall” Wyatt
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- Jan Knight, Jean Hobler, Sue and Bob Voorhees
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- Marie Oetting, Bob and Mary White Lucy
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- Gregg and Sue Hammann
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- Greg Lukeman, Mary Ann Srenco, Lee Kling, Helen Liu
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- Don Beimdiek, Marjorie Smith, Carolyn Beimdiek, Dr. Ken Smith
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- Mary Ann and Andy Srenco with Zack, Sophia
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- JoAnn Hejna, Lynne Broeg, Kay Mueller, Holly Thomas and Rev. Dr. Mark Thomas, Nancy O’Brien, Bob Mueller
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- Roger Wilson, Ollie Mae Stewart, Mary Ann Smith, Sharon Wilson
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- Tom and Chris Eschen, Millie Cain, Janet and Larry Conners
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- Gala co-chairs Alan E. Brainerd, Nan and Rich Klassen
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- Honorary co-chairs Phyllis Tirmenstein, Norma Stern
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- Dr. Barbara Harbach, Jackie Chambers
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- Bob and Mary Lee Hermann
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- Sean Cullen, Judy Brilliant
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- Lynn Larkin, Dana McCarty, Kayla McDonough, Anna Kazanecki, Chelsea Madden
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- Michael Andrews, Debra Moon, Greg Elliott, Connie Scheer, Matt Correll, Susan McClenahan
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- Gregg and Sue Hammann, Nan and Rich Klassen
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- Honorary co-chairs Phyllis Tirmenstein, Norma Stern introduce the Class of 2013 Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans.
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- Phyllis Tirmenstein, Norma Stern
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- Larry Conners, master of ceremonies
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- Larry Conners
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- Gala co-chairs Nan Klassen, Alan E. Brainerd, Rich Kassen
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- Mary Alice Ryan, president/ceo
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- Mary Alice Ryan
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- Alan E. Brainerd, Rich and Nan Klassen during the video presentations
