In Memoriam of Our Brothers
We commemorate our departed AFSC community, comprised of individuals known for their exceptional service to the Lasallian mission. Together, we reflect on their lasting contributions.
Col. P. Ramee BFSC
Col. P. Ramee was granted Letters of Benefaction by the superior General, Brother Nicet Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on October 27, 1962. He was recommended for this honor by the Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri, for his generosity to De La Salle High School in Kansas City.
Hugh Downey AFSC
Brother Hugh Downey was recommended for admission by the Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri.
C. Linnenkamp AFSC
Brother Charles Copeland AFSC was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Chicago, Illinois, and Brother C. Linnenkamp was recommended by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Charles Copeland AFSC
Charles Copeland was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Gabriel Marie, and his Council in Rome, on November 1, 1903. Superior General, Brother Nicet Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on November 1, 1958.
John Lavecchia AFSC
Mr. John Lavecchia were recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee, for entrance into the Institute through Diplomas of Affiliation. These Diplomas were granted by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, on October 29, 2000. Brother John Lavecchia died of cancer on May 11, 2001.
Robert Kraus AFSC
Dr. Robert Kraus was recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee, for entrance into the Institute through Diploma of Affiliation. The Diploma were granted by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, on October 29, 2000.
Gordon Kraus AFSC
Dr. Gordon Kraus was recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee, for entrance into the Institute through Diploma of Affiliation. The Diploma was granted by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, on October 29, 2000.
William Taylor Cannale AFSC
“Billy” (William Taylor) Canale was granted a Diploma of Affiliation on August 9, 2009. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis and the public ceremony of Affiliation took place on October 25, 2009 at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis.
Msgr. Edward Reilly AFSC
Msgr. Edward Reilly was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, and his Council in Rome on October 23, 1999. Edward Reilly were recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
James Jost AFSC
Mr. James Jost was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, and his Council in Rome on October 23, 1999. James Jost was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri. James Jost died on March 20, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Pete Baczenas BFSC
Mr. Pete Baczenas was recommended for the granting of Letters of Benefaction by the St. Louis District on October 22, 1970. Brother Pete Baczenas died on May 9, 1978.
Matthew Niedhammer AFSC
Bishop Matthew Niedhammer was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Denis, and his Council in Rome on October 23, 1954. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Bluefields, Nicaragua. Brother Matthew Niedhammer died on June 25, 1970.
Godfrey Kobets AFSC
Godfrey Kobets was granted Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry, and his Council in Rome on October 22, 1970. Godfrey Kobets was recommended by the Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri. Brother Kobets died on July 20, 1996.
Samuel Duggan AFSC
Samuel Duggan wase granted Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry, and his Council in Rome on October 22, 1970. Samuel Duggan was recommended for Admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
William King AFSC
William King wase granted Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry, and his Council in Rome on October 22, 1970. William King wase recommended for Admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Julie Michels AFSC
Julie Michels was recommended by the Brothers of Totino-Grace High School and the presentation ceremony took place on May 12, 2011.
Lowell I. Stahl AFSC
Lowell I. Stahl, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of St. Patrick High School (Class of ’52) in Chicago, was granted Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General on October 20, 2010. He was recommended by the Brothers of St. Patrick High School. The presentation ceremony took place on April 14, 2011.
Joseph G. Schmidt AFSC
Joseph G. Schmidt, Ed. D., Principal of St. Patrick High School in Chicago, was granted Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General on October 20, 2010. He was recommended by the Brothers of St. Patrick High School. The presentation ceremony took place on April 14, 2011.
William Walsh AFSC
William Walsh was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Jose Pablo, and his Council on October 19, 1976. William Walsh because of his long association as an attorney for Christian Brothers College in Memphis. William McGinniss Walsh died May 11, 2011 in Memphis.
Joseph Garbarini AFSC
Dr. Joseph Garbarini was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Jose Pablo, and his Council on October 19, 1976. Dr. Joseph Garbarini was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Joseph Garbarini died on August 7, 2014.
William Coates AFSC
Msgr. William P. Coates was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council on October 17, 1986. William Coates was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for his years forty years of association with the work of the Brothers through De La Salle High School in Minneapolis.
James D. Powers AFSC
James Powers was granted a Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Gabriel Marie, and his Council in Rome, on October 15, 1897. James D. Powers was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Joseph, Missouri. Brother James Powers died in 1898.
Mr. William Wilkins BFSC
Mr. William Wilkins were granted Letters of Benefaction by the Superior General, Brother Nicet-Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on October 13, 1963. Mr. & Mrs. William Wilkins were recommended for this honor by the Brothers of Chicago, Illinois. Brother William Wilkins died on April 15, 1966.
Mrs. Anna Wilkins BFSC
Mrs. William (Anna) Wilkins was granted Letters of Benefaction by the Superior General, Brother Nicet-Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on October 13, 1963. Mrs. William (Anna) Wilkins was recommended for this honor by the Brothers of Chicago, Illinois. Brother Anna Wilkins died on March 23, 1983.
Russell Harvey BFSC
Russell Harvey was granted Letters of Benefaction by the Superior General, Brother Nicet-Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on October 13, 1963. Russell Harvey was recommended for this honor by the Brothers of Chicago, Illinois.
John Devine AFSC
John Devine was granted a Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Nicet-Joseph, and his Council in Rome, on October 13, 1963. John Devine was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Earl Emmer AFSC
Mr. Earl Emmer Sr. of Edina, Minnesota, was recommended by the Brothers of the St. Paul-Minneapolis District for entrance to our Institute by the granting of a Diploma of Affiliation. This request was granted by the Superior General on October 9, 1981.
Fr. Robert Stamschror AFSC
Fr. Robert Stamschror, recommended by the Brothers of Winona, was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General on October 3, 2001. The ceremony presenting the letters of affiliation to Fr. Stamschror took place on February 5, 2002.
Michael Shannon AFSC
Michael T. Shannon were granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 29, 1993. Brother Michael Shannon, were recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Robert Burnes AFSC
Robert L. Burnes was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 29, 1993. Brother Robert L. Burnes was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri. Brother Robert Burnes died on July 11, 1995.
Lorry Bannes AFSC
Lorry T. Bannes was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 29, 1993. Brother Lorry Bannes was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Geraldine Lawhon AFSC
Geraldine Lawhon was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 28, 1994. Brother Geraldine Lawhon was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee.
James C. McWillie AFSC
James C. McWillie was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 28, 1994. Brother James McWillie was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee. Brother James McWillie died on February 11, 2017.
Richard Gadomski AFSC
Richard Gadomski was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 28, 1994. Brother Richard Gadomski, was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee.
Irene Biesanz AFSC
Mrs. Irene Biesanz were granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 21, 1995. Brother Irene Biesanz were recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Winona, Minnesota. It was from the Biesanz Stone Company that came the stone for several buildings on St. Mary's campus. Brother Irene died on July 15, 2001 in Winona, Minnesota.
William Biesanz AFSC
Mr. C. William Biesanz was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on September 21, 1995. Brother William Biesanz was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Winona, Minnesota. It was from the Biesanz Stone Company that came the stone for several buildings on St. Mary's campus. Brother William Biesanz died on August 28, 2002, in Winona, Minnesota.
Robert Sampson AFSC
Father Robert Sampson was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General and his Council in Rome, on September 21, 1828. Brother Robert Sampson was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
Samuel J. Buron AFSC
Samuel J. Buron was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Jose Pablo, and his Council in Rome, on September 21, 1976. Brother Samuel Buron was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota, for his association with the Brothers through Cretin High School. Sam and Agnes are buried in Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
T. William Coughlan AFSC
“Bill” Coughlan was granted a Diploma of Affiliation at the request of the Midwest District in association with the San Miguel School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2007. The presentation ceremony took place on November 6, 2007.
Bourke Cochran AFSC
The Honorable Bourke Cochran was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Gabriel Marie, and his Council in Rome, on September 20, 1902. Brother Bourke Cochran was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of New York
Robert Speeter AFSC
Mr. Robert L. Speeter was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry Buttimer, and his Council in Rome, on September 15, 1972. Brother Robert Speeter was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Winona, Minnesota.
Donald McCormick AFSC
Dr. Donald McCormick was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry Buttimer, and his Council in Rome, on September 15, 1972. Brother Donald McCormick was recommended for admissions to the Institute by the Brothers of Minneapolis, Minnesota,.
Richard Leonard AFSC
Mr. Richard J. Leonard, was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry Buttimer, and his Council in Rome, on September 15, 1972. Brother Richard J. Leonard, was awarded Letters of Benefaction on November 17, 1962.
Willis Herbert AFSC
Dr. Willis L. Herbert was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry Buttimer, and his Council in Rome, on September 15, 1972. Brother Willis L. Herbert was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Clark Cain AFSC
Clark L. Cain was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Charles Henry Buttimer, and his Council in Rome, on September 15, 1972. Brother Clark Cain was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Thomas Halligan AFSC
Rev. Thomas Halligan was granted Diplomas of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Philipe, and his Council in Rome on September 10, 1871. Rev. Thomas Halligan was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Peoria and Chicago, Illinois. Rev. Thomas Halligan died on April 5, 1876,
John Lawler AFSC
General John Lawler was granted Diplomas of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Philipe, and his Council in Rome on September 10, 1871. General John Lawler was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. General John Lawler "donated St. John's College to the Brothers in 1870-71".
Catherine Lawler AFSC
Mrs. Catherine Lawler was granted Diplomas of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Philipe, and his Council in Rome on September 10, 1871. Mrs. Catherine Lawler was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Nicholas Hornsby AFSC
Dr. Nicholas Hornsby was granted Diplomas of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother Philipe, and his Council in Rome on September 10, 1871. Dr. Nicholas Hornsby was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Carondelet, Missouri. Dr. Nicholas Hornsby died in 1909.
Joseph F. Birch AFSC
Joseph F. Birch was recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee for entrance to our Institute through the granting of a Diploma of Affiliation. The Superior General granted this request and he officially became our Brother through the signing of the Diplomas of Affiliation on September 4, 2013. The presentation ceremony proclaiming their affiliation took place in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30, 2013.
Marie F. Wasie AFSC
Mrs. Marie F. Wasie of Wayzata, Minnesota, was recommended by the Brothers of St. Paul-Minneapolis for entrance to our Institute through the granting of a Diploma of Affiliation. The Superior General granted this request and Marie Wasie became our Brother through Affiliation on September 9, 1981.
Msgr. John B. McArthur AFSC
Msgr. John B. McArthur was recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee for entrance to our Institute through the granting of a Diploma of Affiliation. The Superior General granted this request and he officially became our Brother through the signing of the Diplomas of Affiliation on September 4, 2013. The presentation ceremony proclaiming their affiliation took place in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30, 2013.
Msgr. Valentine N. Handwerker AFSC
Msgr. Valentine N. Handwerker was recommended by the Brothers of Memphis, Tennessee for entrance to our Institute through the granting of a Diploma of Affiliation. The Superior General granted this request and he officially became our Brother through the signing of the Diplomas of Affiliation on September 4, 2013. The presentation ceremony proclaiming their affiliation took place in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 30, 2013.
Wayne Wieczorek AFSC
Wayne Wieczorek was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on August 28, 1997. Brother Wieczorek had been a Christian Brother for a number of years and was recommended for readmission to the Institute as an AFSC by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri. Brother Wayne Wieczorek died on January 20, 2000. In a special dedication ceremony on December 15, 2001, his ashes were placed in the grotto at Calvary Cemetery in Glencoe, Missouri.
John Albers AFSC
John R. Albers received a Diploma of Affiliation from the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on August 13, 1996. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota. John Albers died on October 9, 2008.
Robert Barth AFSC
Robert Barth was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on August 27, 1996. Mr. Barth was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of Lombard, Illinois. Brother Robert Barth died on January 1, 1997.
Burton McGlynn AFSC
Burton J. McGlynn was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on August 16, 1996. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota. Burton McGlynn died on December 23, 2011.
Elizabeth Hudson AFSC
Mrs. Elizabeth was granted a Diploma of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother Irlide, and his Council in Rome on August 27, 1880. Mrs. Hudson was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri.
David Thies AFSC
David R. Thies was granted Diplomas of Affiliation by the Superior General, Brother John Joseph Johnston, and his Council in Rome on August 16, 1996. He was recommended for admission to the Institute by the Brothers of St. Paul, Minnesota.
