Veteran Memorials

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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.

Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.

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Gary Dusheke

May 08, 1955 - - March 27, 2024

Gary Lee “Duke” Dusheke, age 68, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on May 8, 1955, in Tuscumbia, Mo., a son of Ronald Lee and Anna Marie (Wheat) Dusheke. He was married to Charlotte E. Schmehl and to this union his two sons were born. A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, Gary was a 1973 graduate of Cole R ...

Ron Thoma

November 23, 1943 - - March 26, 2024

Ronald Edward “Ron” Thoma, age 80, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 23, 1943, in Boonville, Mo., the son of Lawrence Edward and May Pearl (Friedrich) Thoma. While on a blind date, Ron met and fell in love with Ellen Hoffman Roeder. In May 1969, the two were married in the Walter Reed Army Medical ...

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