In Memory Of Harrison Billy May 2, 1941 – May 20, 2019 A treasured member of the German American community of St. Louis and beyond, Harrison Billy, passed peacefully on May 20, 2019. Harrison was everyone’s steadfast supporter, always there and always willing. He was known by all and was the go-to person for everything.Continue reading “Harrison Billy”
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Quelle receives Freedom Award
GAHS honors German Consul General, Herbert Quelle, with the 2018 Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award. GAHS President, James Martin, presented the award at the organization’s 28th Annual black-tie Diplomatic Reception & Dinner on 10 March 2018 celebrating the founding of the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis in 1990 at the Racquet Club-St. Louis. TheContinue reading “Quelle receives Freedom Award”
Roy Leimberg
The German community in St. Louis lost one of its best this past week when Roy Leimberg passed. For many many years he had been a major supporter of the German community serving on the Board of Directors of organizations like the German American Heritage Society, the St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities, and the St. Louis German American Committee.