Francis Howell High School Alumni
St. Charles, Missouri (MO)
Recent Members
| Andrew Schmaeng | 1988 |
| Chris Sprinkle | 1979 |
| Dan Murphy | 1976 |
| Debbra Donnelly | 1987 |
| John Krieger | 1972 |
| Randy (rex) Osborn | 1986 |
| Stacey Unnerstall | 2001 |
| Stephanie Davis | 1983 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Aaron Carriker
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
0844/Field Artillery Fire Directon Controlman/Surveyor
Surveyed firing positions for 105mm-8 inch howitzer batteries.
Stationed at Kanehoe MCAS, Hawaii from April 1980-March 1983 and was deployed twice on WestPac deployments, visiting the Philipines, Australia (Perth and Sydney), Africa (Kenya, Oman and Somalia), Singapore and Hong Kong.
Class of 1979
Marine Corps, 4 Years
0844/Field Artillery Fire Directon Controlman/Surveyor
Surveyed firing positions for 105mm-8 inch howitzer batteries.
Stationed at Kanehoe MCAS, Hawaii from April 1980-March 1983 and was deployed twice on WestPac deployments, visiting the Philipines, Australia (Perth and Sydney), Africa (Kenya, Oman and Somalia), Singapore and Hong Kong.
Clay Prescott
Class of 1983
Army, 17 Years
3rd Ranger Bn 75th Ranger Regt.
Ranger Instructor 75th Ranger Regt.
103rd Millitary intelligence Bn (LRRP)
1/505 PIR 82nd Abn. DIv
Ranger Instrustor HHC 82nd Abn Div.
Drill Sgt. Ft. Jackson SC
U.S Weapons Instructor Ft. Jackson SC
Class of 1983
Army, 17 Years
3rd Ranger Bn 75th Ranger Regt.
Ranger Instructor 75th Ranger Regt.
103rd Millitary intelligence Bn (LRRP)
1/505 PIR 82nd Abn. DIv
Ranger Instrustor HHC 82nd Abn Div.
Drill Sgt. Ft. Jackson SC
U.S Weapons Instructor Ft. Jackson SC
Dave Hedrick
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as Avionics tech for 16 years and a crew chief on C-130's for 4 years
Class of 1981
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served as Avionics tech for 16 years and a crew chief on C-130's for 4 years
Dave Weimer
Class of 1985
Navy, 4 Years
C-130 Air Crewman in Rota Spain for 3 years
Class of 1985
Navy, 4 Years
C-130 Air Crewman in Rota Spain for 3 years
Glen Roussin
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Served 9 years in the Army Reserves as a Supply Technician 92A and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Uzbekistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan from 2003-2004.
In 2004, Active Duty service in the Army. New Military Occupation for active duty was as a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, and Explosives (CBRNE) Specialist. I was stationed at Ft. Polk, LA with 2-30th Infantry Battalion, 4th Light Infantry Brigrade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from 2004-2009. Here I was deployed in 2006-2007 for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Then again in the later part of 2007, deployed from 2007-2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.
Stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO as CBRN as a Training Developer for the Capabilities Development Integrated Directorate under the Requirements Development Division from 2009-2012.
Then stationed in Seoul, South Korea with the Headquarters Battalion with the Eighth Army from 2012-2013 as the Battalion CBRN NCOIC and Operations Security manager and NCOIC for the Army P3T physical training.
From 2013-2014, processed for the medical evaluation board for injuries occurred during deployments and since been medically retired from the US Army as a CBRNE Staff Sergeant (SSG).
Class of 1987
Army, 10 Years
Served 9 years in the Army Reserves as a Supply Technician 92A and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Uzbekistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan from 2003-2004.
In 2004, Active Duty service in the Army. New Military Occupation for active duty was as a Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, and Explosives (CBRNE) Specialist. I was stationed at Ft. Polk, LA with 2-30th Infantry Battalion, 4th Light Infantry Brigrade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division from 2004-2009. Here I was deployed in 2006-2007 for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Then again in the later part of 2007, deployed from 2007-2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.
Stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO as CBRN as a Training Developer for the Capabilities Development Integrated Directorate under the Requirements Development Division from 2009-2012.
Then stationed in Seoul, South Korea with the Headquarters Battalion with the Eighth Army from 2012-2013 as the Battalion CBRN NCOIC and Operations Security manager and NCOIC for the Army P3T physical training.
From 2013-2014, processed for the medical evaluation board for injuries occurred during deployments and since been medically retired from the US Army as a CBRNE Staff Sergeant (SSG).
JOHN " MATT" BYERS
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 2 Years
AN AIR CREWMAN ON A C-130, CPL BYERS HAS SERVED ONE DEPLOYMENT IN IRAQ AND IS SLATED FOR A DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN
Class of 2006
Marine Corps, 2 Years
AN AIR CREWMAN ON A C-130, CPL BYERS HAS SERVED ONE DEPLOYMENT IN IRAQ AND IS SLATED FOR A DEPLOYMENT TO AFGHANISTAN
John Barrett
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist 2nd Class. West Coast deployment out of San Diego, Ca. Two tours of Vietnam (1972&74) 4 service medals, 2 letters of commendation (7th Fleet & Philippine Presidential) and Good Conduct Award.
Class of 1970
Navy, 4 Years
Operations Specialist 2nd Class. West Coast deployment out of San Diego, Ca. Two tours of Vietnam (1972&74) 4 service medals, 2 letters of commendation (7th Fleet & Philippine Presidential) and Good Conduct Award.
Larry Schlueter
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1988. Served in SEA (3 tours) as Vietnamese Linguist. Air Traffic Controller - 9 years. Worked in Personnel, a Recruiter and finished my career as a Base Career Advisor (retention NCO). Married a girl (Linda) who also retired from the Air Force after 20 years.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired in 1988. Served in SEA (3 tours) as Vietnamese Linguist. Air Traffic Controller - 9 years. Worked in Personnel, a Recruiter and finished my career as a Base Career Advisor (retention NCO). Married a girl (Linda) who also retired from the Air Force after 20 years.
Lisa Bohannon
Class of 1979
Navy, 13 Years
Chaplain 1993-2006: Served on Pre-Com Unit RAINIER, San Diego, CA; USS RAINER (AOE-7), Bremerton, WA; Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA; CREDO Far East, Okinawa, Japan; Headquarters & Service BN, 3rd Fleet Services Support Group, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan; Naval Hospital, Beaufort, SC; Naval Submarine School, New London, CT.
Class of 1979
Navy, 13 Years
Chaplain 1993-2006: Served on Pre-Com Unit RAINIER, San Diego, CA; USS RAINER (AOE-7), Bremerton, WA; Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA; CREDO Far East, Okinawa, Japan; Headquarters & Service BN, 3rd Fleet Services Support Group, Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan; Naval Hospital, Beaufort, SC; Naval Submarine School, New London, CT.
Mark Randall
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I began my military career in June 1973 when I enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training I attended the Heavy Equipment Operators Course. Upon graduation I was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri as a member of the 5th Engineer Battalion. In Jan 1975, I was transferred to 130th Engineer Brigade in Hanau, Germany. After completing my 3 year active duty enlistment I transferred to the US Army Reserve.
My first Army Reserve assignment was to the US Army Mobilization Support Detachment in St. Louis, MO. I worked in positions of increasing responsibility throughout the detachment and was the First Sergeant when the unit was deactivated in 1990. From there I transferred to the 424th Maintenance Company in Rolla, MO. I served there from 1990 to 1993 also in the position of First Sergeant. I transferred to the 6025th Garrison Support Unit in St. Louis and was mobilized in 1997-1998 for Operation Joint Guard as the Acting Command Sergeant Major. My unit was part of the peace keeping force assigned to NATO in Germany, Hungary and Bosnia. Upon completion of this mobilization I retired after 25 years of service.
I graduated from the 5th Army Noncommissioned Officer course, Primary Leadership Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. I hold an Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO.
I received the following awards during my career: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with service star), Overseas Service Ribbon (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with 4 device), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze hourglass and M device), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Army Service Ribbon. I have been a member of the American Legion since 1986.
In the photo I am standing with Command Sergeant Major Clifford C. Lewis (FHHS 74) at Ft. Benning, GA in 1998.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
I began my military career in June 1973 when I enlisted in the United States Army. After basic training I attended the Heavy Equipment Operators Course. Upon graduation I was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri as a member of the 5th Engineer Battalion. In Jan 1975, I was transferred to 130th Engineer Brigade in Hanau, Germany. After completing my 3 year active duty enlistment I transferred to the US Army Reserve.
My first Army Reserve assignment was to the US Army Mobilization Support Detachment in St. Louis, MO. I worked in positions of increasing responsibility throughout the detachment and was the First Sergeant when the unit was deactivated in 1990. From there I transferred to the 424th Maintenance Company in Rolla, MO. I served there from 1990 to 1993 also in the position of First Sergeant. I transferred to the 6025th Garrison Support Unit in St. Louis and was mobilized in 1997-1998 for Operation Joint Guard as the Acting Command Sergeant Major. My unit was part of the peace keeping force assigned to NATO in Germany, Hungary and Bosnia. Upon completion of this mobilization I retired after 25 years of service.
I graduated from the 5th Army Noncommissioned Officer course, Primary Leadership Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. I hold an Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration Degrees from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, MO.
I received the following awards during my career: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal (with three Oak Leaf Clusters), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with service star), Overseas Service Ribbon (with one Oak Leaf Cluster), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with 4 device), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze hourglass and M device), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Army Service Ribbon. I have been a member of the American Legion since 1986.
In the photo I am standing with Command Sergeant Major Clifford C. Lewis (FHHS 74) at Ft. Benning, GA in 1998.
Matt Berry
Class of 1998
Navy, 5 Years
Served overseas on Diego Garcia, served on USS San Antonio for 3 years
Class of 1998
Navy, 5 Years
Served overseas on Diego Garcia, served on USS San Antonio for 3 years
Matt Narsh
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
served two years then given medical discharge after geting injured in deployment training
Class of 2003
Air Force, 2 Years
served two years then given medical discharge after geting injured in deployment training
Michelle (Zidzik) Huddleston
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
served on USS Mauna Kea and USS LaBoon 1993-1997
Class of 1988
Navy, 4 Years
served on USS Mauna Kea and USS LaBoon 1993-1997
Michelle Williams - Champagne
Class of 1984
Navy, 4 Years
Guantamano Bay, Cuba - MAC Supervisor
Pensacola, FL - Jet Mechanic
Class of 1984
Navy, 4 Years
Guantamano Bay, Cuba - MAC Supervisor
Pensacola, FL - Jet Mechanic
Naomi Skinner
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Lab tech and Environmental Science Officer
Class of 1990
Army, 20+ Years
Lab tech and Environmental Science Officer
Russell D. Duckworth
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Two tours with the Marine Corp in VIetnam beginning in 1967.
Combat Action Ribbon
Vietnam Service Medal w/ 5 stars
RVN Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm and Frame
Purple Heart-3 Awards
Presidential Unit Citation
Alumni is mentioned in the book:
Operation Buffalo-USMC Fight for the DMZ
By: Keith William Nolan
Published in 1991
ISBN:0-89141-417-7
Fought with Alpha Company 1/9 Marines
Nicknamed -"The Walking Dead"
Class of 1966
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Two tours with the Marine Corp in VIetnam beginning in 1967.
Combat Action Ribbon
Vietnam Service Medal w/ 5 stars
RVN Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm and Frame
Purple Heart-3 Awards
Presidential Unit Citation
Alumni is mentioned in the book:
Operation Buffalo-USMC Fight for the DMZ
By: Keith William Nolan
Published in 1991
ISBN:0-89141-417-7
Fought with Alpha Company 1/9 Marines
Nicknamed -"The Walking Dead"
TIMOTHY M JOVANOVIC
Class of 1997
Army, 13 Years
Joined the Army in 2004 as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer tranisitioned in 2007 to a Combat Medic. Had the distinguished honor to serve with the most distinguished unit in the Army 101st 3rd Brigade 3-187th Infantry Regiment "Rakkasans". Deployed to Iraq in '07 and Afghanistan in '09. Have since swotch units and worked at the US Army SERE-C School and at Fort Jackson Army Community Hospital. I have attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and look forward to continuing serving this great Nation.
Class of 1997
Army, 13 Years
Joined the Army in 2004 as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer tranisitioned in 2007 to a Combat Medic. Had the distinguished honor to serve with the most distinguished unit in the Army 101st 3rd Brigade 3-187th Infantry Regiment "Rakkasans". Deployed to Iraq in '07 and Afghanistan in '09. Have since swotch units and worked at the US Army SERE-C School and at Fort Jackson Army Community Hospital. I have attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and look forward to continuing serving this great Nation.
Victor Rekosh
Class of 1992
Navy, 7 Years
Engineman 2nd Class Petty Officer (E-5). 3 Years on the USS Ponce (LPD-15) and 4 years with Amphibious Construction Battalion 1.
Class of 1992
Navy, 7 Years
Engineman 2nd Class Petty Officer (E-5). 3 Years on the USS Ponce (LPD-15) and 4 years with Amphibious Construction Battalion 1.
Walter Rosemann, Jr.
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted from 1964 - 1976 final rank E-6 TSgt
Officer from 1976 - 1986 final rank O-3 Capt
Class of 1963
Air Force, 20+ Years
Enlisted from 1964 - 1976 final rank E-6 TSgt
Officer from 1976 - 1986 final rank O-3 Capt
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Our Francis Howell High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Francis Howell High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in St. Charles are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!