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Hello 1985 classmates. I have created this blog to publish class news and obituaries. Here is a list of our deceased class members. I have done my best to find records in various places. Please contact me with any information about people on this list or any additions. You can leave a comment on this post for anyone not yet included or on any specific post if the information pertains to that person. All help is appreciated! In Memoriam: Ted Brownlee Greg Emde Scott Felly Tom Kang Kevin Malpocker Richard Nangle Mike Pazak Gregg Pohl Jeff Pohl Kevin Russom Brad Simpson Jon Timken Bill Tyler Dave Walls Gerry Wilkes

Jeff Pohl (information needed)

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Gerry Wilkes 1967-2020

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  Link It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Gerald Leo Wilkes Jr. through his battle with cancer on January 2, 2020. Gerry’s death took place in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 52. He was born in St. Louis, MO on June 17, 1967, son of Sue Wilkes and Gerald Wilkes Sr. Gerry was a devoted family man to his wife and three children. Earlier in his life, he attended the University of Kansas to receive his bachelor’s degree in Communications. He then moved to Florida to begin his career as a real estate appraiser. This father was an avid sports fan, with his favorite teams being the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Kansas Jayhawks, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis Blues. In his last year of his life, Gerry got to experience what he had dreamed of since his birth and the birth of the team in 1967, the Blues’ first Stanley Cup win. Gerry had strong ties to his family back in St. Louis since he grew up in a house with five siblings. With 11 nieces and nephews, Gerry always c...

Tom Kang 1966-2020 (information needed)

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Ted Brownlee 1967-1988 (information needed)

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Brad Simpson 1967-2014

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  Link Simpson, Brad Alan Saturday, June 7, 2014. Dear son of Karen Bagot and the late Bill Simpson; dear brother of Scott (Elizabeth) and Brian Simpson; dear uncle of Ted, Ethan and Adelyn Simpson; our dear nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Memorial gathering will be held at Helen Fitzgerald's (3650 S. Lindbergh in Kirkwood) on Wednesday night, June 11, from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Brad Simpson to F.S.H. Society (450 Bedford St., Lexington, MA 02452) appreciated. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE.

Gregg Pohl 1967-2021

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Link Gregg had a way with people. From his early childhood days and throughout his adult life, he made connections easily and cultivated a wide circle of friends. These were tried-and-true buddies who were like family to Gregg, and they in turn had a special fondness for him, calling him nicknames like “Lil Pro” or “Pohlie.” He was extremely loyal and protective of his family and friends. My brother was an avid sports enthusiast – both as a player and spectator. I remember attending almost all of his high school wrestling matches; they were intense, exciting, and nerve wracking all at once! Then he discovered his true love, golf, and eventually went on to obtain his PGA playing card and work at notable clubs in Missouri, Florida, Ohio, New York, and Kansas. Fishing was another passion that he was able to indulge during his years in Florida. And while he likely cheered on local teams when he was living in different states, his undying support and allegiance to the Mizzou Tigers and St. ...

Kevin Malpocker 1967-2017

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  Link Kevin passed away after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Loretta "Lori", 2 sons, Jacob "Jake" and Cole, his father Ross and brother Michael. Memorial donations can be made to Bonfils Blood Center, 717 Yosemite St. Denver, CO 80230 or www.bonfils.org Eulogy given by Jacob in his father's remembrance: Good morning. I’m happy to see all of these wonderful faces here this morning, though I wish it were under better circumstances. Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought intensively about what to say, how to tell the story of my father’s life. The truth is there isn’t enough time to tell the story of his life in the traditional sense. I cannot tell every anecdote, every moment, or every experience. Every word said, every tear shed, or every laugh captured by my ears, and the ears of all of you. There is just so much that he did, so many experiences he had, and so many lives that he touched. I can’t begin to tell those stories, but I can tell...