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These notices are dated: 01-11-2005
Eugene C. von Riestenberg, started Oktoberfest gala
Eugene C. von Riestenberg's legacy is on full view during a glorious weekend each September in downtown Cincinnati when a half-million people gather for the city's biggest event.
Mr. von Riestenberg laid claim to having come up with the idea for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati.
"He started it from scratch, " said Mr. von Riestenberg's wife, Clarine. "He thought it up, promoted it and figured it would be huge. Oktoberfest is his baby."
Mr. von Riestenberg, 79, of Florence, died Monday of a heart attack at his home.
He was extremely proud of his German heritage and started Oktoberfest in 1976 when he was president of the German American Citizens League as a tribute to the German-Americans who helped settle Cincinnati.
"With Oktoberfest, he made a significant contribution to the community and gave German-Americans their rightful place in the public arena, " said William J. Miller Jr. of Mount Lookout, Mr. von Riestenberg's longtime friend.
"He said, 'German-Americans have a rich heritage, so let's be proud of it.'"
Mr. von Riestenberg enjoyed attending Oktoberfest in his tractanzug, a traditional German gray gabardine suit with stag horn buttons and green felt lapels.
He loved to talk about German accomplishments, and could recite a litany of them in short order, as evidenced by this excerpt from a 1998 interview with Post columnist David Wecker, when he began with Nedersaxons, the original Germans who conquered what is now Eng-land:
"Where do you think the Anglo-Saxons came from? The language we're speaking is German. Who were the leaders in music, in science, in the art of warfare? You think that's not an art? The Germans, that's who. A magnificent stock and we're its descendants.
"Go back to 9 A.D. The Romans were undefeated until the Germans conquered them, brought down three Roman legions in two days. That was the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. Up until then, wherever the Romans went, people put up their hands and surrendered.
"The Germans fought with short swords, and they were naked. Why naked? Intimidation. You're a Roman soldier in your armor in the cold of North Germany, and you're looking at a hillside filled with naked Germans. That's going to make you think twice."
Mr. von Riestenberg grew up in Cincinnati's Mount Auburn neighborhood and attended St. Xavier High School. He was a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland.
He was in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served in the South Pacific.
Mr. von Riestenberg was a police officer in Birmingham, Ala., during the 1960s and later was a part-time Hamilton County deputy sheriff.
He was a safety consultant to numerous companies, scouting factories and identifying places where workers could be hurt, making recommendations to improve safety and conducting training sessions on workplace safety.
"He had a brilliant mind and was interested in many things, " said Clarine von Riestenberg. "He had keen insight."
Mr. von Riestenberg was a prolific letter writer to newspapers.
"When he heard of injustices, he wanted something done about them, " said his wife. "He had a lot of opinions, and he had the brains to back them up."
Mr. Miller said Mr. von Riestenberg was an imposing figure.
"He was tall and trim and his presence was felt, " he said. "He was forthright. He was respectful, but uncompromising with the truth."
Although Mr. von Riestenberg lived in other cities during various times of his life, he always considered Cincinnati his home, his wife said.
"He was a Cincinnati boy, " she said, "and he really believed in Cincinnati."
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Sister Anne Frisch, teacher and librarian
Sister Anne Frisch, a former school teacher and librarian who loved to spend hours researching her family history and talking to friends via e-mail, died in her room at St. Walburg Monastery Sunday. She was 73.
Sister Anne, who held a master's degree in education from Xavier University, was a classroom teacher for almost two decades. She then earned another master's degree, in library science, from Western Kentucky University, and spent several more years working as a librarian. From 1980 to 1995, she worked as a teacher's aide at Villa Madonna Montessori.
Sister Anne took a couple of computer classes in her later years, which helped her pursue her passion for researching her family's history. The new knowledge introduced her to what would become one of her favorite pastimes -- keeping up with friends via e-mail, said Sister Rita Brink, also of the Order of St. Benedict.
"She loved talking to people through e-mail, " said Sister Rita. "It kept her in touch with numerous people."
Sister Anne had a "quiet friendliness and kindness" that drew people to her, Sister Rita said.
Sister Anne was an energetic volunteer, ministering at a local jail and working with senior citizens. She also volunteered for the Appalachian Festival and the Tall Stacks festival.
"She was a very active person, " Sister Rita said.
A native of Covington, Sister Anne entered St. Walburg Monastery in December 1949, following her sister, Ursula, now Sister Jeanette. She received the habit six months later and her first profession of vows occurred in August 1951. Perpetual vows followed three years later.
Survivors in addition to her sister include a brother, Mark Frisch of Fort Mitchell; and another sister, Mary Steidle, of Villa Hills.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday at St. Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. todayat the monastery. Burial will be in St. Walburg Monastery Cemetery. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.
Charles W. Armitage, 74, of Florence, died Sunday at Florence Park Care Center. He was a retired naval officer and Korean War veteran. His wife, Naka Kawaji Armitage, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Armitage of San Francisco, Calif., and Kim Richmond of Florence; sons, Kenneth Armitage of Boston, Mass., Charles Armitage, Jr., of Florence and Jimmy Armitage of Fort Wright; his mother, Florine Armitage of Newport; a brother, Gerald Armitage of Millington, Tenn.; a sister, Janet Alsip of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 8 p.m. today at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will begin there at 6 p.m. today. Cremation will be at the funeral home.
Vernon "Pee Wee" Petrey Bailey, 68, of Florence, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. He was a retired machine repairman from the Ford Motor Co., and a member of United Auto Workers No. 863 and Masonic Lodge, Covington.
Survivors include his wife, Coline Bailey; a daughter, Leslie Bailey Hutcheson of Indianapolis, Ind.; a brother, Larry Bailey of Fayetteville, Ohio; a sister, Joyce Wooten of North Carolina; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Taylor Mill. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Peggy Wigger Brockman, 45, of Covington, died Monday at Fort Hamilton Hughes Medical Center, Hamilton, Ohio.
Arrangements are pending with Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home, Ludlow.
Mary Ann Heringer Byrne, 70, of Granada Hills, Calif., formerly of Fort Thomas, died Dec. 18 at her residence. She was a retired teacher from Notre Dame Elementary School, Los Angeles, Calif.
Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Byrne; a son, Tim Byrne of Granada Hills, Calif.; a daughter, Molly Byrne of Granada Hills, Calif.; a brother, Dr. William J. Heringer of Solvang, Calif.; and sisters, Carol Greco of Sugar Land, Texas, and Judy Stewart of Carmichael, Calif.
Mass of Christian burial was held on Dec. 23 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles, Calif. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to Notre Dame Academy School, 211 Overland Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90064.
Charles P. Collett, 91, of Union, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. He was the former owner of Collett's Carryout and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Timothy Church, Union, and the Knights of St. John, Unit No. 94. His wife, Nettie Collett, preceded him in death.
Survivors include brothers, Robert Collett of Florence and Jack Collett of Union; and sisters, Esther Broghammer of Louisville, Rosella Verhoeven of Union, Catherine Sayers of Fort Mitchell, and Betty Weidener of Edgewood.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Timothy Church, Union. Visitation will begin there at noon Thursday. Burial will be in Mother of God Cemetery, Covington. Memorials are suggested to the Point, 104 Pike St., Covington, Ky. 41011; or Northern Kentucky Right to Life, 5 Flower Court., Lakeside Park, Ky. 41017. Stith Funeral Home, Florence, is handling the arrangements.
Karen Adams Collins, 57, of Williamstown, died Monday at her residence. She was a licensed practical nurse at Florence Medical Arts and a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Williamstown.
Survivors include a son, Rodney A. McClanahan of Williamstown; a brother, Harold Wayne Adams of Williamstown; a sister, Jane Adams Whitehead of Cynthiana; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Williamstown. Memorials are suggested to Mount Carmel Cemetery, c/o Harry Wilson, 627 Falmouth Road, Williamstown, Ky. 41097; or Tabernacle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2, Dry Ridge, Ky. 41035.
Kathryn Deatherage, 89, of Covington, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was the retired owner of Kathryn's Beauty Shop, Covington. Her husband, Henry Deatherage, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Gary Deatherage of Edgewood; and a sister, Eva Glenn of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Highland cemetery Chapel, Fort Mitchell. There is no visitation. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45219. Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home, Covington, is handling the arrangements.
Bernadette Deavy, 91, of Fort Thomas, died Friday at Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, St. Therese Altar Society, St. Therese Bereavement Committee, St. Therese School PTO, Newport Catholic High School PTO, Notre Dame Academy PTO, and Daughters of Isabella. Her husband, Bernard Patrick Deavy, and a son, John Deavy, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Michael P. Deavy of Independence; daughters, Mary Ann Broering of Fort Thomas and Elaine Fite of Cold Spring; sisters, Irma Gausepohl of Fort Wright and Thelma Lear of Fort Thomas; nine grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Therese Catholic Church, Southgate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Fort Thomas. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials are suggested to St. Therese Catholic Church, 11 Temple Place, Southgate, Ky. 41071; or Alzheimer Center, 70 Damon Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218.
David G. Graham, 66, of Fort Thomas, died Sunday at his residence. He was a retired teacher and a member of Fort Thomas Lodge F&AM.;
Survivors include a son, Steven Graham of Covington; a sister, Joyce Gullett of Harrison, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, Harrison, Ohio. Visitation will begin there at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Ohio. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., P.O. Box 163549, Columbus, Ohio 43216-3549.
Dennis Ray Herrell, 55, of Carrollton, died Saturday at Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville. He was a musician and self-employed in the lawn care business. He was a member of Southern Baptist Church, Varney, W.Va., and Kentucky Kruziers Car Club.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn D. "Hifey" Herrell; sons, Jamie D. Herrell and Jason D. Herrell, both of Carrollton, and Jody D. Herrell of Bedford; a daughter, Jessica D. Herrell of Carrollton; his mother, Georgia A. Young Rhoten of Ripley, Ohio; a sister, Angela of Ripley, Ohio; a stepbrother, David Herrell of Ripley, Ohio; a stepsister, Diane Herrell of Ripley, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home, Carrollton. Visitation will begin there at 11 a.m. today. Mr. Herrell will be cremated.
Jessica Ann Hoffer, 21, of Florence, died Friday at her residence. She was a server at Olive Garden and a member of Cincinnati Restoration Church.
Survivors include her parents, Wilhelm and Monica Hoffer of Florence; a brother, Jeremy Hoffer of Florence; and a sister, Jennifer Hoffer of Florence.
Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home, Florence. Visitation will begin there at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Baxter Cremation Service is handling the cremation.
Charles H. Hogle, 81, of Newport, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. He was a retired dispatcher from Cincinnati Bell and an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Anatrice Hogle; a son, Mark Hogle of Fort Thomas; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Visitation will begin there at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate.
Logan Joseph Holtmann, 4, of Florence, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital West, Florence. He was the son of Matt Holtmann and Amanda Howard.
Other survivors include paternal grandparents, Christopher and Rosalind Holtmann of Edgewood; maternal grandparents, Darla and Tim Napier of Union; maternal grandfather, Timothy Howard of Alexandria; paternal great-grandparents, Conrad and Estelle Nicholas of Union; maternal great-grandparents, Don and Bev Howard of Alexandria and Dale and Shirley Rindsberg of Fort Thomas; and maternal great-grandmother, Carol Kells of Fort Thomas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger. Visitation will begin there at noon Thursday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger. Memorials are suggested to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.
Amy Jones, 34, of Dry Ridge, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney Jones; sons, Colton Jones, Curtis Jones, and Gunner Jones, all of Dry Ridge, Jacob Carter of Vevay, Ind., and Cody Eaglin of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; a stepson, Rodney Jones Jr., of Dry Ridge; stepdaughters, Tory Jones and Angela Jones, both of Dry Ridge; her father and stepmother, Luther and Marie Couch of Dry Ridge; a brother, Donnie Couch of Indianapolis, Ind.; sisters, Angelene Jepsen of Fayetteville, N.C., Michelle Brooks of Lumberton, N.C., and Shawnda Mason and Mary McIntosh, both of Booneville; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Ind. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to The Jones Family, c/o Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, 455 Ridge Ave., Lawrenceburg, Ind. 47025.
Norma "Jean" Kellis, 72, of Fort Thomas, died Sunday at Highlands of Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Scott Kellis, preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Gary Kellis of Fort Thomas; a daughter, Gale Halsey of Villa Hills; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Mausoleum, Southgate. Entombment will be at Evergreen Mausoleum, Southgate. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport, is handling the arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, 644 Linn St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
Clarita Jones Landrum, 62, of Dry Ridge, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood.
Arrangements are pending with Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth.
Naomi F. Loomis, 97, of Latonia, died Sunday at Rosedale Manor Nursing Home, Latonia. She was a homemaker, and a founding member and Sunday school teacher at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, Latonia. Her husband, Edwin R. Loomis, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons, Ralph E. Loomis of Duluth, Minn., and Gordon R. Loomis of Independence; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Latonia. Visitation will begin there at 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, 2735 Ashland Ave., Latonia, Ky. 41015.
Winford "Ray" Martin Jr., 43, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Dec. 27 at his residence. He was a district retail manager at Cort Furniture.
Survivors include his mother, Mossie Moore Martin of Owenton; and sisters, Brenda Sue Kadera and Patricia Rae Prather, both of Owenton, and Barbara Ann Chestnut of Florence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, Williamstown. Visitation will begin there at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mason Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Cancer Society, 6612 Dixie Highway, Suite 2A, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Kathleen K. Kean Meier, 68, of Independence, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Covington. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopeful Lutheran Church, Florence.
Survivors include her husband, Norman D. Meier; sons, Bill Meier and John S. Meier, both of Independence; a daughter, Karen Henderson of Independence; a brother, Louis Kean of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; a sister, Lousa Euwema of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorials are suggested to St. Charles Care Center, 500 Farrell Drive, Covington, Ky. 41011; St. Elizabeth Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014; or Hopeful Lutheran Church Building Fund, 6430 Hopeful Road, Florence, Ky. 41042.
Mary M. Porter, 76, of Wilder, died Sunday at St. Luke Hospital East, Fort Thomas. She was a homemaker and a ham radio operator. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Newport, and the Pfaff Sewing Club.
Survivors include her husband, Robert William Porter; a son, Michael Porter of Independence; daughters, Kathleen Bail of Corinth, Gale Miller of Florence, and Kimberly Purnell of Fort Thomas; a brother, Jack Torline of Ghent; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131. Allison & Rose Funeral Home, Taylor Mill, is handling the arrangements.
Robert A. Seifert, 66, of Alexandria, died Dec. 26 at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Covington.
Survivors include his wife, Rosetta "Rosie" Burnett Seifert; a daughter, Robin Goforth of Melbourne; and one grandchild.
A memorial service was held on Jan. 2 in the St. Elizabeth North Chapel, Covington. Memorials are suggested to the University Hospital Coronary Care Unit, University Hospital, 234 Goodman Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45267; or St. Elizabeth Hospice, 401 E. 20th St., Covington, Ky. 41014. Cremation Society of Greater Cincinnati handled the arrangements.
Robert Ralph Trenkamp, 87, of Edgewood, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth South Hospital, Edgewood. He was a retired manager from American Airlines and a World War II veteran. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post No. 6423 and a founding member of American Airlines Vanguards.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Trenkamp; a son, Bill Trenkamp of Petersburg; daughters, Bonnie Osborne of Villa Hills and Bobbie Lehmkuhl of Florence; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius X Church, Edgewood. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell. Linnemann Funeral Home, Erlanger, is handling the arrangements.
Amy Steffen Wong, 41, of Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Mitchell, died Saturday at her residence.
Arrangements are pending with Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Covington.
Beverly "J.R." Wright, 70, of Butler, died Sunday at River Valley Nursing Home, Butler. He was a farmer. His wife, Betty Arnold Wright, preceded him in death.
Survivors include brothers, Seaman Wright and Wayne Wright, both of Bracken County; and sisters, Martha Runford of Harrison County, Marcella Murphy of Newport, Wilma Meenach of Foster, Bessie Teegarden of Bracken County, Glada Finley of Arizona, and Janice Florence of Pendleton County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore & Parker Funeral Home, Brooksville. Visitation will begin there at noon Wednesday.
