Cadet Obituaries

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Charles A. Warden

1946
 

Charles A. "Chuck" Warden of Deland Fl formerly of Glastonbury, husband of the late Rudelle P Warden, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday (May 11, 2003). He was born in Grafton, WV son of the late Dr. Paul P. and Eleanor M. Warden. Chuck graduated from West Virginia University with an AB degree in pre-med and from Greenbrier Military School. He was Commissioned at WVU_ROTC and graduated with a BS degree in mechanical engineering in 1959. He was a Captain in the Army , serving active duty in Korea. He was a Senior Project Engineer in Acoustics at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft , East Hartford , for over 30 years, retiring in 1991. He was well known for sharing his wisdom , witty sense of humor and engineering expertise. He enjoyed many outdoor activities , including fishing, hunting , skiing and golf during which he cherished the camaraderie as much as the activity itself. He loved the cottage he built on Lake Champlain in Vermont, but his greatest love was his wife and family and sharing his passion for life with them. He is survived by his three daughters and their husbands , Anne and Thomas Higgins of Avon, Rebecca and her husband , Mary and Dr. Earle Slaughenhoupt of Sumter, SC and numerous grandchildren
A private burial will be at the family's convenience in West Virginia.

Charles E. Heilman

1958
 

Charles E. Heilmann, 62, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Monday April 14, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at Beard Mortuary, with Rev. Andrew J. Magnusson officiating, burial immediately followed in Woodmere Memorial Park.

Charles was born May 29. 1940, in Ripley, WV, the son of the late James Bert Heilmann and Eunice Bell Heilmann. Also preceded in death by his infant son Charles E. Heilmann II, and a Brother-in-law Glenn L. Allen. He served in the US Air Force, was a 1962 Graduate of West Virginia University with a BS Degree in Business Administration, 1965 Graduate from West Virginia University Law School, a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a member of Baptist Temple, member of the Cabell County Bar Association, member of the West Virginia Bar Association, and an avid Hunter, Birdwatcher and Fisherman.

He was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind many nieces and nephews, loving friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife Rose Mary Allen Heilmann, a daughter Susan L. Holsclaw and her husband Greg of Boulder, CO., two sons John D. Heilmann and his wife Erica D. Heilmann of Erie, PA., and Nathan Heilmann of Huntington, a brother James B. Heilmann II and his wife Brenda Heilmann of Ripley, WV., a sister Mary Jo McCoy and husband Joe McCoy of St. Petersburg, Fla., father and mother-in-law Robert and Elma Allen of Belle, WV., a brother-in-law Robert H. Allen Jr., and wife Lois of Scott Depot, WV., and a granddaughter Julia C. Heilmann. A special thanks to Dr. Timothy Saxe, MD, and his staff for their excellent care. Friends called on Sunday, April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Beard Mortuary.

Britton Hamilton Bruner

1962
 

Ms. Toby Bruner, Britton's wife, has informed the association of Britton's death on February 4, 1996.

Aaron Morrow Wood

1963
 

As per son David:937-382-1030

Frank David Good, Jr.

1942
 

Died in Melbourn Beach, Fl. Son Frank reported his death 5/27/2013 and reports his dad served his country in WWII at Normandy, Hurtgen Forest, Ardennes, combat years being June to December in 1944

Glenn Richard Brewster

1963
 

Sgt. Glenn Richard Brewster, a post Graduate in the class of 1963 died serving our country in Vietnam.

Ronald H. Cimala

1963
 

Ronald Cimala '63 formerly of Beckley, WV died January 20, 1968. He was a graduate of Beckley High School and Notre Dame University. He attended GMS for a post graduate year and was a member of the varsity basketball team. No furthur detail are available

Douglas"Otto" Miller

1971
 

Douglas “Otto” Miller, 66, of Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Feb. 26, 2019 in the loving arms of his children. He was born a shining star to parents Sharon and Charles Miller, on Nov. 11, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV.

He graduated from Parkersburg Catholic High in 1970 and then went on to study Business and play football at Greenbrier Military Academy, and West Liberty State University.

Otto worked as an Automotive Dealer/ Owner for 45 years, earning him his title “Otto of the Palm Beaches.” After which he continued his journey as a car connoisseur buying and selling antique cars, hot rods, along with many other luxury vehicles. Otto was known to many as being a character, one of a kind, and world’s best-dressed man. Because he had a zest for life, he was everyone’s best friend! His love for people and the world was uncanny. There’s not a city in the U.S. where he didn’t know someone. He was also known for being the ultimate prankster. There was always someone laughing and never a dull moment when ‘Otto’ was around.

He was a football enthusiast, had a huge passion for antique cars, reading, telling stories, listening to music, and unconditionally loved his children and grandchildren. Otto was honored with many awards for selling the most automobiles, including selling the most Rolls Royces in the world, one year in the ’70s. Otto also won many awards that he couldn’t share details about in public, just ask his friends.

Otto is survived by Daughter, Stephanie Miller; Son, Douglas Miller; his three most prized possessions, his grandsons, Solomon, Croix, and Kingston; Fiance, Lili; Brother, Rock Miller; and Brothers from another mother, Zack Justice and Bill Poole; as well as hundreds of cherished close family and friends. Otto is preceded in death by his parents and Brother, Joseph Miller.

The family has chosen to have A Celebration of Life which is scheduled for June 8, 2019, on National Best Friends Day at 1 pm in Palm Beach, FL. There will also be a Memorial in Parkersburg. No date yet. Please contact Stephanie Miller for further details Ottoscelebration@yahoo.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations are greatly appreciated for final expenses. Please contact Stephanie Miller for donations.

Herbert J. Thomas

1937
 

After a PG year at Greenbrier, Herbert attended VPI, prior to military service. GMS Hall of Fame

SERGEANT HERBERT J. THOMAS
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the battle at the Koromokina River, Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands, on November 7, 1943. Although several of his men were struck by enemy bullets as he led his squad through dense jungle undergrowth in the face of severe hostile machine gun fire, Sergeant Thomas and his group fearlessly pressed forward into the center of the Japanese position and destroyed the crews of two machine guns by accurate rifle fire and grenades. Discovering a third gun more difficult to approach, he carefully placed his men closely around him in strategic positions from which they were to charge after he had thrown a grenade into the emplacement. When the grenade struck vines and fell back into the midst of the group, Sergeant Thomas deliberately flung himself upon it to smother the explosion, valiantly sacrificing his life for his comrades. Inspired by his selfless action, his men unhesitatingly charged the enemy machine gun and, with fierce determination, killed the crew and several other nearby defenders. The splendid initiative and extremely heroic conduct of Sergeant Thomas in carrying out his prompt decision with full knowledge of his fate reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

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