GEORGE W. McCLUGHAN, JR. - '66 - Passed in 2002

George W. McClughan, Jr., age 54, passed away in Austin, TX on Sunday, August 4, 2002. He graduated from Randolph High School and the University of Texas in Austin. He was actively involved in documentary film creation, direction and production. A lover of animals, he operated a pet care business. He was an avid sports fan. Also a humorist, George was instrumental in the development and production of Austin's annual "Pun Off'' which drew contestants nationwide. His joy of life and laughter will be missed by his father, George Sr.; stepmother, Gloria; sister, Lillian Etter; his beloved and close companion, Deborah Myers; niece, Debbie Lyons; nephew, Jeff Etter and other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Colonial Funeral Home. Services under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home.

JON GOODFLEISCH '65 - Passed 2004

Jon Marion Goodfleisch

Jon Marion Goodfleisch, 57, of Austin, Texas, beloved husband, father, brother and son, died unexpectedly of complications from surgery in Dallas, TX, on May 14, 2004. He was a Development Manager with Dell Computer Inc. Jon was born December 22, 1946, in Berea, Ohio, to Colonel Don Marion and Lillian Margaret ``Peggy' Ray Goodfleisch. Growing up, Jon's family lived in many locations around the globe. After graduation from High School at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, he served four years with the U.S. Air Force. Following his military service, Jon attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1978. Married to Terri Westbrook in May 1983, they had two lovely daughters, Marlene and Margeaux. They later divorced and he married Annette Marie Kobus in Georgetown, TX, on February 15, 2002. Jon was devoted to his family, had a great sense of humor and was a loyal friend to all who knew him. He was a champion and a mentor for his daughters, his nieces and nephews, and his sisters. Jon had an impeccable work ethic and enjoyed solving problems with his creative, inventive mind. He enjoyed playing and watching golf. He loved his country and was always ready for another road trip. His amazing love, wit, generous nature, sense of adventure and technical acumen will be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Jon was preceded in death by his twin brother Don; his parents; and his brother-in-law, Wink Whitehouse. Surviving Jon are: his wife, Annette; daughters, Marlene and Margeaux Goodfleisch; stepdaughters, Michelle Arnone and her husband, Charles, Cindy and Mindy Jern, all of Austin; sisters, Jo Interrante of Dallas, Gretchen Reed of Austin and Leigh Sebera and her husband, Travis of Dripping Springs. Also surviving Jon are his stepmother, Thelma Goodfleisch of San Antonio, and her seven children; nephews, Christopher Interrante and his wife, Stacy of Dallas, and John Robert Reed of Austin as well as nieces, Keith Interrante and her husband, Mark Komater of San Francisco, California, and Bridgette Reed of Los Angeles, California. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jon's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Weed- Corley-Fish Chapel. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the dedicated liver transplant team at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas for the additional precious year they enjoyed with Jon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to: Baylor Regional Transplant Institute, 4 Roberts, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75246. Arrangements by Weed-Corley- Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452- 8811. You may view memorials online at www.wcfish.com Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 5/18/2004.

ROBERT GEISLER - Band Director - Passed 2003

Robert Max "Bobby" Geisler

Robert Max (Bobby) Geisler died Friday, April 18, 2003 after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Arthur and Thekla Geisler. He served in the United States Navy, and graduated from Trinity University with a Bachelor of Music Degree and Master's Degree in Administrative Education. He had his own dance band for thirteen years, and has been principal trumpet with the San Antonio Symphony. Geisler was band director at Kenedy, South San Antonio, Burbank, Randolph and Roosevelt High Schools (where his bands were consistent U.I.L. "Sweepstakes" winners), and principal at Randolph Elementary and Churchill High Schools. He was a charter member of Texas Bandmasters Association and became its president in 1962. He was elected to the American School Band Directors Association in 1961 and to the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 1992. Geisler was Educational Director of Southern Music Company, and has had published over seventy compositions for band and solo instruments. He was a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church and The Fellowship of San Antonio. Bobby Geisler is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-two years, Ann, two sons, Robert Michael and Daniel Mark, granddaughter, Lilla Kathleen, brother, Arthur, and brother- and sister-in-law, Eugene Howard and Mary Duane Dawson. There will be a Visitation at Porter Loring (1101 McCullough) on Monday, April 21 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. FUNERAL SERVICE TUESDAY APRIL 22 10:00 A.M. TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 319 East Mulberry The Reverend Dr. Buckner Fanning presiding. Interment in San Fernando Cemetery III. The pallbearers will be Carlos Cantu, Jimmy Carney, Gene Dawson, Jr., Sam Dawson, Eddy Galvan and Lloyd Kitchen, Sr. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Choose "Sign Guestbook" at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.

Lynne Rakestraw Walker (Cornel Walker's wife)

Lynne Walker, wife of Cornel Walker, '65

Our cherished wife and mother, Lynne Walker, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, November 24, 2007, following a life of love and laughter. Lynne was born on March 15, 1948, to Mary Mandeville Rakestraw and Major John William Rakestraw. After graduating from Schertz-Cibolo High School (Class of '67), Lynne joyously embraced motherhood and family with her beloved husband Cornel, raising her children, John Koch and Laura Koch Matula, and his children, Stephen Walker and Shannon Walker. Lynne was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and served her Lord through a generous spirit shared with all she met. Lynne was predeceased by her parents and her infant grandson, Jack Cook. She is mourned by her devoted husband Cornel, and children John, Laura, Stephen and Shannon, son-in-law Jon, sister Diana Williams, parents-in-law Craig and Lynette Walker Allen (YES, our Mrs. Walker, Counselor at RHS), and four adored grandchildren, Hannah, Lindsey and Madisyn Matula, and Brodie Walker. Our lives have been blessed by her goodness and inspired by her courage. Friends are invited to sign Lynne's guestbook at http://www.porterloring.com/ and share memories in celebration of her life. SERVICE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2007 1:00 P.M. ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11 ST. LUKE'S LANE With Rev. Ray Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Country Memorial Gardens, 11700 HWY 46 W. New Braunfels, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society SPCA of Bexar County, 4804 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78229 or San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Old Highway 90 West, San Antonio, Texas 78227. Arrangements with: Porter Loring Mortuary North.

you can contact Cornel at: cornwa@safeco.com

SUSAN FRANCIS STRODE '65 - Passed in 2001

Mrs. Hubert B. Strode nee Susan Francis, of Comfort passed, away on Wednesday, July 11, 2001 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident at the age of 54 years. Mrs. Susan Francis Strode is survived by her husband, Hubert B. Strode of Comfort; mother, Mary Lee Francis of Houston; sister, Janet Murillo of Houston; sisters-in-law, Mary and Harold Wiser of Pottsboro, TX, Joyce O'Bannon of Huntsville, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Susan Francis Strode will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home in Comfort with the Rev. Cheryl Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Sisterdale Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Susan Francis Strode will begin on Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home in Comfort. SCHAETTER FUNERAL HOME Comfort, TX (830) 995-3535

ALFRED R. AGUIRRE - Faculty - 3/2/2003

Alfred R. Aguirre went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at the age of 68. He was born in San Marcos, TX on July 29, 1934 to parents, Fred and Mary Aguirre. He was a loving son, husband and uncle. He attended Southwest Texas State University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters in Chemistry from the Incarnate Word University. He taught Honor's Chemistry classes at Randolph High School and Judson High School. He taught high school chemistry for 36 years. During this time, he served as Department Chairman at Randolph High School and, later, at Judson High School. He served as president of the Judson Teachers Association and as State President of Texas State Science Teachers Association. He also taught photography classes at San Antonio College for 16 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lila Aguirre; mother, Mary Aguirre; sister-in-law, Henrietta Fernandez and her husband Edward; brother-in-law, Robert Gamez and his wife Lillie; nephew, John Fernandez, his wife Lupita and their sons, Joel and Jacob; nephew, George Fernandez, his wife Sandra and their sons, Edward and John; aunts, Ofelia Prado and Cherry Aguirre and numerous cousins. Viewing will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr. on Thursday March 6, 2003 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., prior to a Prayer Service which will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Pastor Carlos Boerger officiating. On Friday, March 7, 2003 the Funeral Procession will leave Mission Park Funeral Home at 9:15 A.M. with Interment at San Jose Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Doctors, Carlos Menendez, Mayo Galindo; Nephrologists, Susan Diamond and William Wortham and care attendants, Luis Sifuentes and Rick De La Torre for their excellent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2302 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX 78205 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements with Mission Park Funeral Chapels North.Published in the Express-News on 3/5/2003.

COL. (Ret.) H.D. Buck Allshouse, 12/17/2007

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H. D.B. Allshouse
Col. (Ret.) H.D. Buck Allshouse, age 84, passed away on December 17, 2007 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his mother Elsie J. Allshouse, his father Herman H. Allshouse, his brother Gary Allshouse, his sisters Verna Brooks and Minnie Allshouse, and his wife of 51 years, Rita Mae "Sweeta" Allshouse. He is survived by his four children: daughter Carol J. McDougall and husband Thomas J. McDougall of Friendswood, Texas; son J.D. Bucky Allshouse and wife Cynthia Van Voorhis Allshouse of Houston, Texas; son John H. Allshouse, and daughter Linda R. Allshouse, both of San Antonio, Texas. His six grandchildren, Kimberly McDougall Koehn (age 29), Michael J. McDougall (age 27), Lindsey Allshouse (age 17), Chance Christopher Allshouse (age 8), Chandler Van Voorhis Allshouse (age 8), and Channing Dale Allshouse (age 8), will forever benefit not only from the love that they received from their beloved "Pap Pap", but also from being in the presence of a man of such great honor and integrity. Extended family in Ohio includes brother-in-law Tommy Hoffman and wife Libby Hoffman, Dianne Touchberry and husband Tommy, Patsy Haddix and her husband Rick; and niece Bonnie Gurzenda and her husband Wally of Somerset, Pennsylvania, niece Jan Barnett, niece Kitty Crosby and nephew Gary Crosby, sister-in-law Irma Lee Bibby. He also leaves behind many friends including Clare Trabun, his loving companion of seven years of Spokane, Washington and her beautiful family: Steve Trabun and his wife Dana and their children, Kayla, Taylor, Lindsay; and Mike Trabun and his wife Christy and their children, Matt and Brian. He enlisted in the Army in December of 1942 and was a ball turret gunner with the 331st Sqd 94th Bomb Group 8th Air Force out of Bury St. Edmonds, England. He flew 35 dangerous missions on the B-17 "Stormy Weather" during World War II. Upon his return from the war, he enrolled in Dusquesne University and received his degree in Commerce and Foreign Trade and was a distinguished military graduate and received his regular commission as a 2/Lt. in the United States Air Force in August of 1949. Buck was an outstanding military officer and leader. In addition to flying as a ball turret gunner in World War II, he flew 39 missions in the Korean Crisis in an F84E with the 429th Fighter Squadron in Kunsan, Korea and flew 174 missions during the Vietnam war flying O-1 Birddogs. In addition, he served as the Squadron Commander of Instrument Pilot Instructor School at Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and the Wing Commander of the 3636 Combat Crew Training Wing (Survival) at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. His skill and expertise as a fighter pilot were of the highest order. He faced danger and death many times in all three wars, repeatedly demonstrating courage, bravery, and the unique ability to lead others in circumstances that only those who have fought and survived war know. He never failed to answer the call to defend and protect the country he loved with honor, pride and courage. Buck's prowess as a fighter pilot and a true warrior are legendary, and we, his family, are proud of his extraordinary service to our country. Initial visitation will be on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, Texas. SERVICE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007 2:00 P.M. RANDOLPH AFB CHAPEL ONE SAN ANTONIO A private family interment ceremony with full military honors will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The honorary pallbearers are J.D. Bucky Allshouse, John H. Allshouse, Michael J. McDougall, Chance Christopher Allshouse, Lt. Col. Thomas J. McDougall (Ret.), Corey Koehn, Lt. Col. Ronald Julius (Ret.), Steve Trabun, Mike Trabun, Louis Nelson, Col. Gary Spohn (Ret.), Col. James Ramsey (Ret.), Lt. General Johnny Johnston (Ret.), Thomas Hoffman and Gene Smith. The family recognizes with gratitude the expert medical care and genuine concern shown by Dr. Martin and Dr. McDermott, nurses Jon and Mark, and Chaplain James Combs, and the entire critical care team at BAMC Intensive Care Unit. Our special thanks to Chaplain, Col. Steve Sill (Ret.) for the support and comfort which he has given to our family. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at http://www.porterloring.com/ Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North.Published in the Express-News on 12/19/2007.

Obituary: Kindhearted Allshouse flew missions in three wars

Web Posted: 12/19/2007 10:40 PM CST
Nancy MartinezExpress-News

Even the mailman cried.

Retired Air Force Col. H.D. Buck Allshouse was a courageous leader and fighter pilot who flew in hundreds of dangerous missions during three wars. He was proud, but humble.
Garbage collectors knew that an ice chest of soft drinks would be waiting for them each day at his Northeast Side home. Allshouse made sure to speak to the mailman each day, and this week, when the mailman found out that Allshouse had died, he stood in the front yard and wept.
Allshouse died Monday at 84 after a brief illness.

He was dedicated to his family. Each day that Allshouse was at war, he wrote a letter to his wife and each child.

When his sons were on the high school football team and Allshouse was serving in Vietnam, he drove in hostile territory to another base to retrieve film of the games that were mailed to him.
"He was a very successful and dedicated military officer, but his ability to show kindness and love for everyone he met is what he was known for. He never met a person that he didn't talk to or smile at," said Allshouse's son John.

Allshouse enlisted in the Army in 1942 and flew as a ball turret gunner in World War II. He flew missions in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also served as the squadron commander of the instrument pilot instructor school at Randolph AFB and the wing commander at Fairchild AFB, Washington.

Allshouse, known as "Pap Pap" to his grandchildren, also had a sense of humor.
He once wrote, "I enjoyed every one of the 32 years, 10 months, nine hours, 24 minutes and eight seconds of duty, and I would still be there if it were still possible, but doing Desert Storm via the living room TV wasn't all that bad."

In an online guestbook, Jack Bibby of Dawson, Penn., said his Uncle Buck had a "heart made of gold."

"If it was not for Aunt Rita and Uncle Buck, we would not have had a Christmas when we were kids. Don't think that we forgot because we did not," Bibby wrote. "Our hearts are with you."
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STEVE BURGOON - '64, 12/4/2007

Steven Gilbert Burgoon went to be with the Lord December 4, 2007 at the age of 61 in San Antonio, Texas. Steven was born October 16, 1946 to Albert and Harriett Burgoon in Slayton, MN. Steven served his country during the Vietnam War and he received his degree from Texas A&M. Steven is survived by his father: Albert Burgoon of Schertz; Brothers: Collin and his wife Ylena Burgoon of Seguin, Texas and Kevin and his wife Darlene Burgoon of Missouri; sister: Stephany Parker and her husband Bill Raissle of Bulverde, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Harriett Burgoon. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City, Texas at 9:30 a.m. with Reverend Ralph Ritemeyer officiating burial to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk, Universal City, TX (210) 658-7037. You can leave comments at the bottom of this section and also go to MYSA.COM to the obit section and you can leave a comment in the Guest Book for Steve. Steve's dad, Jim is at P.O. Box 460, Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 658-4268. OR you can send him an email at Steve's old email burgoonj@aol.com ....