Obituaries: November 18, 2013

Loren Barre; Heather J. Botzman; Florence Belle Clement; Richard G. Post; Evelyn Ruth Schriver; Edward A. Thomas; William Whiteside; Margaret Jean Wilford

Loren Barre, 87, of Vero Beach, FL and Pewaukee, WI, passed away November 12, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Nell, daughters Anne Smith (Brad Smith) and Dana Barre (Robert Cravens), and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by former wife Georgia Barre, daughter Lynn Barre, and brother Doyne Barre. Loren earned a UC Berkeley engineering degree and a Stanford MBA. He was president and CEO of RTE Corporation and served on boards for Waukesha Memorial Hospital, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Stolper Industries, Merrill Hills Country Club, and the Moorings Yacht & Country Club. Loren enjoyed tennis, golf, skiing, and marathon running. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or Alzheimer Parkinson Assoc., 2300 5th Ave., Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 18th at 2:00 PM at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach with a reception to follow at The Moorings Yacht & Country Club. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome. (11/18/13)

Ms. Heather J. Brotzman, 36, died November 15, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived in Sebastian coming from Orlando, FL. She worked as an Insurance Underwriter with Gabor Insurance. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Fellowship where she was a Youth Group teacher and was a vocalist in the Praise and Worship Band. Survivors include daughter, Joanna Brotzman of Sebastian; mother, Patricia C. Judah of Sebastian; maternal grandfather, Gregory Gostomski of Elkton, Maryland; uncles, Gregory Gostomski and his wife, Barbara of Yuma, Arizona, Michael Gostomski and his companion, Nancy McNally of Vero Beach, Mark Gostomski and his wife, Linda of Perryville, Maryland and Timothy Gostomski and his wife, Chris of Easton, Maryland. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Heather J. Brotzman SERVICES: A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. www.strunkfuneralhome. (11/18/13)

Florence Belle (Flo) Clement, 96,”She was one of those happily created beings who pleased without effort, make friends everywhere and take life so gracefully and easily that less fortunate souls are tempted to believe that such are born under a lucky star.” – Louisa May Alcott Flo Clement, our lucky star, went home to be with God on November 8, 2013 but her light will shine brightly in the heavens for those of us who were blessed by her presence on earth. A native Floridian, Flo was born in Brooker, Florida in 1917. She grew up in Arcadia where she met Ray Clement, her husband of 69 years. They had three children: Larry, Doug and Constance who were raised in Miami. Upon retirement, Flo and Ray moved to their beloved summer home in Lake Placid and later relocated to Vero Beach. Flo was an amazing woman of faith, strength and generosity. She was a charter member of the Miami Shore Baptist Church where she was active in the choir and was frequently a soloist, as she had the soprano voice of an angel. Flo loved her Lord, her family and her many friends. Although she traveled the world with Ray in support of his business, Flo treasured her role as matriarch of the Clement family, hosting family gatherings at their Lake Placid cottage famed for its bass fishing and treating everyone to her renowned Southern cooking. She never met a stranger and everyone was greeted with a warm smile, a compliment and laughter. Flo Clement was a “fine woman” which was the highest compliment a Southern lady may enjoy. She was the embodiment of God’s grace and example to all of the meaning of unconditional love. All who were touched by her sunny spirit, devotion, and kindness will miss her deeply. Flo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray; her cherished son, Larry (Martha); and her two sisters and one brother, Estelle, Freddie and Lamar. She is survived by her adoring children, Doug (Anne) and Constance; four grandchildren, Laura Pittman (Matt), Ken Clement, Dale Clement and Carolyn Fedeli (Frank); and five great grandchildren. The family will forever be grateful for the loving care of Curtice and Andrea who were her devoted angles on earth and filled her last days with laughter and peace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 11 a.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL with Reverend Tracy Claytor, First Baptist Church, officiating. In recognition of the importance of the Hospice caregivers in Flo’s life, the family asks that any memorial contributions be made to: VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960 in memory of Flo Clement. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome. (11/18/13)

Richard G. Post, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 10, 2013. He was born in N.J., a direct descendent of Capt. John Post who saved Gen. George Washington’s army from the British at the Morristown encampment. He was the son of Albert and Ellen (Brough) Post who held the world’s record in the 220 yd. dash in 1926 and 1927 and had to give up her Olympic invitation in 1928 because of the imminent birth of her dear son, Richard. He attended Rutgers Univ. and graduated from Upsala College. He earned a graduate degree from the Rutgers School of Banking and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Endicott College, in Beverly, MA. In his early career he worked for the Federal Leather Co. in Purchasing and Personnel, serving as the youngest Pres. of the N.J. Industrial Editor’s Assoc. He also served as treasurer of the American Assoc. of Industrial Editor’s. He later became involved in the company’s internal operations and earned a US Patent for a pallet device in multistacking warehousing and received industry recognition for automated product handling in shipments to U.S. automobile assembly plants. During his employment with Textron Inc., Federal Division, he became the Divisions Nat’l Sales V.P. Later when the division was owned by Airco, he was the Nat’l Marketing V.P. for the Fabrics and Injection Molding Divisions. He moved on to be V.P., Director and Gen’l Mgr. of Panelgraphic Corp., a public company servicing the scientific instrument industry. He negotiated a joint venture agreement with Thorn Electric in the UK, serving as a director on the Thorn/Panelgraphic Board. During this period he served the boards of several small cap companies. His corporate experience in organization and financing led to an offer by N.J. Bank to join them as Sr. V.P. managing corporate development and retail marketing. The bank later merged with Midlantic Bank, now part of PNC. His interest in bank marketing to the medical fields offered an opportunity to form his own company, American Group, becoming heavily involved in management of retirement assets and trust funds. He served many civic and charitable organizations. He was a Director of N.J. Banker’s Assoc., Board member of two United Way organizations as well as Chair of one of the largest in the state. He presided over a County branch of the American Cancer Society and served on the N.J. State American Cancer Board. He was the youngest Pres. of the N.J. chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and was on the boards of William Paterson Univ.’s Graduate School and the N.J. Leukemia Society. In Vero Beach he was an officer of the 100 Club, on the board of the American Cancer Society, Pres. of the FL Chapter of the Holland Society of N.Y. and a trustee of Endicott College. He was honored by many organizations. Some were the Treasure Coast and Cultural Council “Philanthropist of the Yr” and the “Good Samaritan” of the Yr. He was a member of the De Villiers Society of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a multiple Excalibur member of the American Cancer Society. He considered his greatest achievements to be the various scholarship funds he established at Endicott College, Colgate Univ., Roanoke College, Holland Society of N.Y., St. Lucie Comm. Children’s Theater, Community Church of VB and several others. He often said his most meaningful contribution was building the Post Chapel and Meditation Garden at Indian River Medical Center. He served as a Medical Service Corp Capt. in the U.S. 102nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Nat’l Guard with 13 years of service. Most of his life he owned small farms and was a registered Bee Keeper. On weekends he loved nothing more than being on his tractor and plowing a field. His incredible passion for golf was evident in his memberships. In N.J. he was a member of the Essex Fells Country Club for over 30 yrs. serving all offices including President and the Fellsbrook Tennis Club. In FL, he was a former member of the Reserve CC, Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club and a current member of Vero Beach CC, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, Vero Beach Yacht Club and Quail Valley Golf & River Club. He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, daughter Elizabeth Cundari (Les Gwyn-Williams) of Verona, NJ, daughter Susan (Jeff) Schlachtenhaufen of Lake Forest, IL and 8 loving grandchildren: Robert Jr. and John Post, Craig and Thomas Cundari, and Helen, John, Will and Lucy Schlachtenhaufen. He also leaves a brother, Ronald (Carol) Post of Salt Lake City, Utah. He was predeceased by his dear sons John and Robert. He was devoted to his family, loved being with friends, always had a smile and never met a stranger. His wishes were to thank everyone who made his life so joyful. He was also grateful to those who brought him comfort during his last days, especially his dear friend and Doctor, Michaela Scott. A memorial service will be held at Community Church in Vero Beach on December 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Post Chapel Endowment Fund at IRMC, 1000 36th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32060. http://www.lowtherfuneralhome.com/ (11/18/13)

Evelyn Ruth Schriver (nee Hawkins) left us to be with the Lord and her “Hon” on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Evelyn was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1917. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edwin S. Schriver, Jr. (Hon) and her great-grandson, Ryan Austin Mickley. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn E. Mickley (Donald), her grandson, Eric S. Micjley (Joanne), her son, Edwin S. Schriver III (Janet), her granddaughters, Morgan E. Schriver and Amanda K. Schriver, her step-granchidlren, Douglas R. Mickley (Sharon), Harriet A. Mickley-Robertson, Donna Mickley-Chanaud (Ming), her step-great grandchildren, Breeze O. Chanaud-Stich (Christopher), Cheyenne A. Chanaud and her nieces, Carol Mickley and Janice Mannal. Evelyn was an active and former member of many groups in Barefoot Bay including: Queen Mum of the Barefoot Mad Hatters, Red Hat Society former Chapter 8007, COPS, Kiwanis Ladies Auxiliary (Sinawik), Lioness, Friends of the Library Volunteer, Mid-Atlantic Club, Italian American Club and Amaranth in Philadelphia. She was former member of St Elizabeth’s Church, Sebastian and most recently Concordia Lutheran Church of Barefoot Bay. She will be sadly missed by her special friends, Thelma Nicolo (Ben), Anne (Chickie) Rudzinski (Tony), Bobbi Dalmaso (John), Joyce Snellbaker, the Richard Sobarzo Family, Richie, Barbara, Matthew and Monica, special neighbors, Barbara and Joe Hegedus, George and Loretta St. George and her friends in her Red Hat Chapter, Sara, Gail, Joan, Rae, Toni, Lori, Dottie, Lorraine and Leslie. At Evelyn’s request there will be no services and a private disposition of ashes will take place at a later date. www.strunkfuneralhome. (11/18/13)

Edward A. Thomas, 87, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013, joining his beloved wife, Jean, who predeceased him. A proud native of Brooklyn, NY, Ed was a lover of life in all its varieties, embracing all creatures great and small, and spreading warmth and positive energy to everyone he met.A loving father to Paul (Lisa), Sandy (David) and Marti (Michael), Ed was especially proud of his grandchildren, Henry, Nate and Iris, and his loyal sidekick, Larry the cat. Ed’s life will be celebrated at a later date in New York. Condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (11/18/13)

WILLIAM WHITESIDE OF VILLAGE GREEN, VERO BEACH PASSED AWAY ON 11/13/13, HIS 91ST BIRTHDAY. SON OF THE LATE FREDERICK WHITESIDE & ELIZABETH WARD WHITESIDE. HE LEAVES HIS WIFE OF 67 YEARS SHIRLEY T BIRTWELL WHITESIDE. BILL AND SHIRLEY RAISED THEIR FAMILY IN LINCOLN RI BEFORE MOVING TO VERO BEACH IN 1988. BOTH OF HIS CHILDREN; MARY-LOUISE BOYER AND WILLIAM J WHITESIDE LIVE IN CUMBERLAND RI. 2 GRANDCHILDREN; LT. COL. ALYSON FELLNER AND HUSBAND JOSEPH, KYLE DELANEY AND WIFE DEVAN. 4 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; DEVLIN HAGAN, RIVER, ZANDER AND AUDRA DELANEY. BILL GRADUATED FROM LASALLE ACADEMY IN 1941. HE WAS A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE REV. I.J. BOUFFARD #2965 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LIFE MEMBER AND GRAND KNIGHT IN 1964 AND ALSO A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 39. BILL STARTED PLAYING GOLF IN RETIREMENT AND SUNK HIS PRIZED HOLE IN ONE IN 1993. HE ALSO HAD AN INTEREST IN GENEOLOGY AND OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS CREATED A 5 VOLUMNE HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE WHITESIDE FAMILY DATING BACK 5 GENERATIONS.A VETERAN OF WW11, HE ENLISTED IN THE NAVAL PGM PILOT PROGRAM IN 1943, TRANSFERRED TO MTB RON 10 AND SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ON PT170 AS QM 2ND CLASS UNTIL 1946..BILL RETIRED FROM AT&T IN MAY OF 1984 AS A PBX INSTALLER. HE WAS THE BROTHER OF THE LATE FREDERICK WHITESIDE JR, EDWARD WHITESIDE AND LUCILLE HOLDEN.BILL WILL BE FONDLY REMEMBERED AS A MAN WHO LOVED HIS GOD, HIS COUNTRY AND HIS FAMILY.HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE WILL BE IN ST. FRANCIS CEMETERY, PAWTUCKET, RIIN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF RIVER DELANEY IN MEMORY OF HIS GREAT-GRANDFATHER TO DRAVET SYNDROME FOUNDATION, 11 NANCY DR., MONROE, CT 06468.HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE AT 12 NOON NOVEMBER 19TH, ST JOHN OF THE CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, VERO BEACH, FL. www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (11/18/13)

Margaret Jean (Muggs) Wilford, 86, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2013. Margaret (nee Anderson) was born May 27, 1927 in Ames, Iowa. She graduated from Burlington High School in Iowa in 1944 and Burlington Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. She was married to Joseph Benjamin Wilford (deceased) for 35 years. A former resident of New Canaan, CT, she retired from Norwalk Hospital as a Medical Records coder. Muggs supported her community as a volunteer EMT, worked with the American Red Cross, Girl Scouts of America and the American Cancer Society. Muggs was a resident of Vero Beach-Sea Oaks since 2001 where she was an active community member. She was an avid bridge player and tennis fan, and volunteered in the Emergency Department at the IRMH. Muggs was a member of the Community Christian Church in Vero Beach. She leaves behind six daughters; Teri Wilford Wood (John), Jody Wilford Wilkins (Mike), Sheryl Wilford Tellier (Dave), Cindy Wilford Kemp (Bert), Janell Wilford Hinricher (Don) and Belinda Wilford Santiso (Dan); 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in the coming months at Community Christian Church in Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross. http://www.lowtherfuneralhome.com/ (11/18/13)