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Date of these obituaries: 08-08-2000
Ralph W. Husted urged lifelong learning
Ralph W. Husted, business executive, civic leader, lawyer and a proponent of lifelong education, died Monday at the Rabbit Hash home of his daughter, Catherine Anne Burleigh.
He was 89.
Mr. Husted was born in Illinois and built his career in Indiana, where he retired as chairman and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light and helped conceive the Liberty Fund - the largest private educational foundation of its type in the country.
He was president of the Indiana Council of Social Agencies in 1939 and 1940 and served on and led the Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners in the 1950s and 1960.
He also served on boards from United Way to the Indiana State Symphony Society and was a national trustee for the Eisenhower Scholarship Foundation, the American Center for Judicial Studies and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, which is a private educational foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
He and his wife, Margaret Walden Husted, moved to Rabbit Hash in 1999, after he developed severe emphysema.
His health was failing, but his mind remained sharp and his wit quick. Upon retiring, he set a goal of reading the great books of the Western world, from the ancient Greek thinkers forward. He continued the plan in Rabbit Hash.
"He was Lincolnesque," said his son-in-law, Bill Burleigh, chairman and CEO of E.W. Scripps Co., which owns The Post.
"He came from the Illinois prairie and had great rock-bottom values that he taught to his children and his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren," said Burleigh, who met Mr. Husted in 1963, when Burleigh was courting Mr. Husted's daughter, Anne.
"He had a lot to do with giving me confidence in my values as a young man, learning from someone you respect, realizing it's all right to believe certain things and fight for the things you believe in," Burleigh said.
"I don't think there was anybody he knew who did not profit from knowing him. He laid himself on the line for the Indianapolis School Board. His whole life was education in one form or another."
Mr. Husted also appreciated the power and beauty of nature. When the Burleighs were considering buying their home in rural Rabbit Hash, Mr. Husted was enthusiastic. "He said, 'There's no decision - buy it.' " Burleigh said.
In the past 18 months, Mr. Husted enjoyed watching the deer, wild turkey and birds from his bedroom window. His public life was stellar, but it was his private life of which he was most proud. "The business stuff was his career. His family was his life," Burleigh said.
In addition to his daughter, survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, David W. Husted of New Palestine, Ind.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday at St. John Church, Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Shirley Brothers Mortuary, Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 Washington St., Indianapolis. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Jerry Barker, 46, of Fort Mitchell, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. He was the owner of Cincinnati Technical Support and a chief inspector with Sunworld Airlines. He also was an Air Force veteran.
Survivors include a daughter, Shannon Barker of Fort Mitchell; his parents, William and Phyllis Barker of Palos Hills, Ill.; sisters, Patricia Gold of Oak Park, Ill., Kathryn Olynyk of Quincy, Calif., Barbara Kemp of Littleton, Colo., and Jacqueline Barczykowski of Crestwood, Ill.; brothers, Michael Barker of Wales, Wis., David Barker of Quartz Hill, Calif., and James Barker of Winter Park, Colo.; and his fiancee, Theresa O'Connell of Fort Mitchell.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to the Shannon Marie Barker Education Fund.
Herbert Brewer, 65, of Williamstown, died Sunday at his home. He owned Mr. Herb's Restaurant in Verona, Mr. Herb's Mark II Restaurant in Walton and restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Chicago.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Browning Brewer; daughters, Kathy Brewer of Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Janice Vance of Williamstown; a brother, Wallace Brewer of Sevierville, Tenn.; and a sister, Geraldine Richardson of Indianapolis.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton-Stanley Funeral Home, Verona. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge. Memorials are suggested to Verona Volunteer Fire Department, Attention: Chuck Richards, P. O. Box 31, Verona, Ky. 41092; or Verona Life Squad, Attention: Ben Brooks, P. O. Box 95, Verona, Ky. 41092.
Ruel Brown, 78, of Corinth, died Monday at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington.
Arrangements are pending at Rogers Funeral Home, Corinth.
Chester R. Burris, 85, of Villa Hills, died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit, Covington. He was a retired field representative with Pasquale's, a professional chef and a culinary arts instructor with Northern Kentucky Vocational School.
He also was a member of the Men's Club at St. Joseph Church, Crescent Springs, and the Happy Timers seniors club, and was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Donna M. Walter Burris; sons, Richard R. Burris of Chino Hills, Calif., Gregory J. Burris of Tampa, Fla., Patrick M. Burris of Cincinnati and Gary P. Burris of Petersburg; daughters, Cheryl Diane Becerra of Wisconsin, Elizabeth Ann Neal of Crescent Springs and Teresa M. DiMuzio of Petersburg; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at noon Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Crescent Springs. Visitation will begin there at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Hospice Unit, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014. Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.
Carlos C. Dampier, 75, of Cynthiana, died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. He was a retired farmer and a member of Judyville Christian Church. His first wife, Ruby Agnes Gulley Dampier, and a daughter, Patricia Sue Dampier, both preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glennin Blankenship Dampier; a son, Clarence A. Dampier of Cynthiana; daughters, Iva Sanders-Small of Paris, Wilma Booth of Carlisle and Joyce Harney of Cynthiana; stepsons, Wendell Eldridge of Cynthiana, Billy Eldridge and Jimmy Eldridge, both of Paris, and Timmy Eldridge of Georgetown; stepdaughters, Connie Stewart and Rita Normon, both of Georgetown; brothers, James Dampier of Fort Smith, Ark., Irvin Dampier of Cynthiana and Charles "Buck" Dampier Jr. of Millersburg; sisters, Alma Grimes of Flemingsburg, Mary Snapp of Carlisle, Betty Stanfield of Millersburg and Ann Green and Brenda Tolson, both of Cynthiana; eight grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Paris.
Judith K. Hahn, 59, of Rich wood, died Sunday at her home. She was a psychology counselor in Edgewood, and a former member of Southgate United Methodist Church. At the church, she directed the children's choir for many years and was in the senior choir.
Survivors include a sister, Nancy Boyle of Madison, Wis.; nieces and a nephew.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kentucky Psychological Association, 120 Sears Ave., Suite 202, Louisville, Ky. 40207.
Carol Sue Miller, 65, of Elsmere, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. She was a caregiver and a member of Community Pentecostal Church of God and Tri-City United Church Women.
Survivors include daughters, Kathleen Miller and Carolyn Rayborn, both of Elsmere; a brother, David Hale of Grant County; and five grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will begin there at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association, 1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 110, Louisville, Ky. 40218.
Joyce Palmer, 71, of Florence, died Monday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence.
Arrangements are pending at Stith Funeral Home, Florence.
Linda Joyce Baker Quinlan, 43, of Burlington, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George Quinlan; a son, Thomas A. Sawyers of Union; a daughter, Shalina Joyce Ratliff of Carrollton; stepdaughters, Geraldine Quinlan and Deborah Quinlan, both of Burlington; a stepson, George Quinlan Jr. of Burlington; her mother, Dolly J. Baker of Warsaw; sisters, Karen Young of Covington, Vicki Dunaway of Dry Ridge and Donna Barnett of Warsaw; and brothers, David Baker of West Chester, Ohio, and Mark Baker of Warsaw.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carlton-Lowder Funeral Home, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery.
Charles E. Riehl, 79, of Bellevue, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas.
He was a technician with Peter Paul Office Equipment, Cincinnati, a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society and Bellevue Lions Club, and a Navy veteran of World War II. His wife, Anna Hils Riehl, preceded him in death.
Survivors include sons, David Riehl of Edgewood and Edward Riehl of Bellevue; daughters, Gloria Riehl of Cincinnati, Marianne Riehl of Louisa, Rosemary Riehl and Theresa Riehl, both of Bellevue, and Virginia Riehl of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Jane Gasper of Whitehall, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, Bellevue. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Dobbling Funeral Home, Bellevue. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society, Sacred Heart Church, 318 Division St., Bellevue, Ky. 41073.
Anna S. Ruth, 94, of Erlanger, died Sunday at Baptist Village, Erlanger. She was a homemaker and a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Covington. Her husband, Fred Ruth, preceded her in death.
Survivors include several nieces.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eckler-Hudson Funeral Home, Dry Ridge. Visitation will begin there at noon Wednesday. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery, Dry Ridge.
Robert Earl Smith, 77, of English, died Sunday at his home. He was a retired employee of Carrollton Cabinet Factory in English and a former employee of Ison Brothers Furniture Factory, Carrollton. He also was a farmer and a former deacon with English Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Velma L. Moore Smith; daughters, Carolyn Hotfil and Becky Spencer, both of Carrollton; sons, Ronnie Smith of Carrollton and Robert J. Smith of Madison, Ind.; sisters, Virginia Hammond and Mary Ellen Wright, both of Madison, Ind., Audrey Hudgins of Carrollton and Patricia Richards of Buckner; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Tandy-Eckler- Riley Funeral Home, Carrollton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in English Cemetery.
Raymond J. Sterling, 72, of Covington, died Monday at his home.
Arrangements are pending at Catchen Funeral Home, Covington.
Mary Evelyn Strinko, 44, of Newport, died Friday at her home after an extended illness. She was an Army veteran.
Survivors include her parents, Peter and Veronica Strinko of Newport; sisters, Audrey Dube of Newport and Martha Ruben of Cincinnati; and brothers, Tom Strinko of Cincinnati and Tony Strinko of Alexandria.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, Ky. 41075. Dobbling Funeral Home, Bellevue, is handling arrangements.
Donna M. Tharp, 90, of Ghent, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Carrollton. She was a homemaker and a member of Family Worship Center in Carrollton and Carrollton Rebecca Lodge. Her husband, William Tharp, died in 1976. Sons Donald Tharp and Darrell Tharp also preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Tharp of Ghent; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren an six great-great- grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Family Worship Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Carrollton. Graham-Dunn Funeral Home, Carrollton, is handling arrangements.
Joyce Ann Vereen, 58, of Ghent, died Sunday at Norton's Suburban Hospital, Louisville. She was a homemaker and a member of Ghent Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Vereen; daughters, Michelle English of Morristown, Tenn., and Mari Anne Vereen of Carrollton; sons, Ronnie Jones of Vallejo, Calif., and Tim Vereen of Ghent; sisters, Reesa Ellery of Indianapolis and Florence Weber of Carrollton; brothers, Raymond Brightwell of Warsaw, Otha Brightwell of Colorado, Larry Brightwell of Ghent and Preston Harris of Georgetown; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ghent Second Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Graham-Dunn Funeral Home, Carrollton, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Ghent Second Baptist Church Cemetery.
