Rest in Peace: Dennis Jude Killday | D Company, 1968-69

He was previously married to Pamella (York) Killday Schmutzler in 1970.
Dennis grew up in Edina, Missouri, and attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Knox County High School. He proudly served in the United States Army with active duty in Vietnam from 1968-1970, and the Reserves from 1970-1974. Upon returning home, Dennis began working alongside his brothers and family members in utility line work. He later joined Southwestern Bell, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring. Even in retirement, Dennis stayed active, continuing utility contract work with his brothers. His work ethic and commitment to his family and community were evident throughout his life. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Dennis was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, papa, and friend and will be missed by many.
Read his full obituary here, where, if you wish, you can make a donation in Dennis’ memory.
In Memory: Eugene D Atkinson 1966-68 A & D
In Memory: Keith A Roeder, B Co 1969

In Memory: Henry J Pieper, D Co 1968
Henry John Pieper May 1, 1947 — October 12, 2023 
Henry John “HJ” Pieper, age 76, died at home with his family on October 12, 2023. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Emil John and Zina Madaline Pieper.
Henry graduated from Ronan High School in 1966, joining the US Army and serving in Vietnam the years of 1966-1969. He was employed at Plum Creek for 33 years, then went on to Jore Corporation, Flathead Lock and Safe, and lastly Sod Buster Sales.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Zina Pieper, and his sisters Zina Lue McArthur, Irene McArthur, and Judy Matt.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Pieper, and their children and grandchildren; Brenda (Jamie), Dusty and Harley Shepard; Sarah (Nathan), Malysa, Ryan (Alexa), Hillary, Kaitlynn, Davyn, and Allyson Lamphere; Scott (Brooke), Colton, William, Jayden, and Shaylee Pieper; Adam (Michelle) Pieper. He also has many nieces and nephews.
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In Memory: Leroy A Charping | D Co 1967-68

Born in Due West, SC on April 15, 1935, he was the son of the late T. J. Charping and the late Eva Arnold Charping. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years of service. He later retired from Orr Mill. He was a member of the Divver Masonic Lodge and a Hejaz Shriner. Leroy was a faithful member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, Larry D. Charping of Anderson; a daughter, Marie Burdette and her husband Jody of Anderson; a step-daughter, Sharon King; a brother, Robert Neil Charping; three sisters-in-law, Judy Benson, Alice Charping, and Joann Charping; seven grandchildren, Tyler Bearden, Randall and Kim Floyd, Ann and David Charping and Jessica and Allan Burdette; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Roberta Charping; six brothers, Alvin H., David, Francis, Joe Edward, James Edgar, and Gerald D. Charping; and two sisters, Janie Estelle Chrisley, and Thelma A. Mitchell.
The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Mark Dickson officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Military Honors.
In Memory: Herbert Alex Henderson, HHC

In Memory: Darryl Wertheim, HHC 1968-69

Born on July 31, 1946 in Evergreen Park, IL. Darryl was raised on the south side of Chicago and was a star basketball player at Harper High School. He attended Chicago State University. Darryl was married in 1967 to the love of his life Lillian for 56 years. He served in Vietnam as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army from 1968-1969. Darryl raised two incredible daughters that he was so proud of. He retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 2014. Since 2018, Darryl served as the Veterans Program Coordinator for the Village of Orland Park Mayor’s Office. He organized events, services and fundraising to support veterans. He was also a founder of Veterans Voices Military Group.
In retirement, Darryl devoted his life to his family, God and serving others by coaching boys basketball, leading children’s athletic programs and senior exercise classes.
Darryl’s hobbies and passions in his leisure time included sailboat racing (Chicago to Mackinac race), golf, being an avid car enthusiast, traveling the world with his wife, and attending all of his grandchildren’s sporting events and concerts.
Darryl was a God-loving, humble man who lived life to the fullest and loved all people.
In Memory: Francis “Frank” Zaniboni

1968-69 D-Company