Central States Archaeological Societies Obituaries |
Bob Eagle Rampani
In Memorium: Bob Eagle Rampani
On Monday morning, April 18, the Greater St. Louis Archaeological Society lost one of our best ambassadors for avocational archaeology. Bob had gone turkey hunting at his son’s farm near Forestell, Missouri. He never finished that hunt.
Bob is survived by his mother, one brother, two sisters, four sons, and one daughter along with eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Bob served with distinction as a demolition expert in the Army during the Korean War and received several decorations. He retired from the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation, where he worked as a sheet metal specialist.
Several years ago Bob joined the Laureates Society. He published two books of poetry and one book of short stories. There was a third poetry book being typed, but it may not be published.
He joined the G.S.L.A.S around 1980 and became one of our biggest supporters. Bob was an introvert and it took him many years before he started his career with us. He had his own way of saying things, and he was difficult to understand at times. Many of us can remember his calling a discoidal, “dis-ka-del.” The more he learned, the more involved he became. He saw that our Secretary/Treasurer was having difficulties
keeping up with the demands of a growing society and offered to help him with the sales of posters. That was fifteen years ago and the start of Bob’s becoming the unofficial business manager of the G.S.L.A.S. Several years ago we changed the Constitution to add the position of Business Manager and Bob finally became “official.” He took great delight in signing up new members and renewals and selling all the publications we offer. There was no such thing as turning down a question about artifacts. He loved helping people, especially those new to the hobby and children. “This society cannot continue unless we get the kids involved,” he was always preaching. Bob considered friendships more important than any of his artifacts. He told me many times that his collection was nothing compared to all the friendships he had acquired while in this society.
We are going to miss his gruff voice, the backwoods way of his speech, his dry sense of humor, and his tireless efforts to make ours a better society. We have lost a true friend. May God bless you, Bob!
By John H. Beyes
In Memorium: Roy Hathcock
On March 25th, 2005, American archaeology lost a great friend and supporter. Roy Hathcock passed away at the age of 72 from complications following open-heart by-pass surgery.
Roy was a sought out fixture at many state-sponsored artifact shows within Central States for several decades. His warm charm and pleasing wit will be sorely missed. Roy was always helpful and provided guidance to many beginning collectors. His advice and opinions were always taken seriously by friends and fellow collectors. Many professional archaeologists also appreciated Roy’s willingness to communicate and share opinions and information, thereby helping to bridge the gap between professionals and amateurs.
Roy was a registered member of the Cherokee Tribe of Tahlequah. He is well known for his books on Native American pottery. His first, Ancient Indian Pottery of the Mississippi River Valley, was published in 1976. A second edition with many additional examples of Indian ceramic art was released in 1988. Roy’s second major archaeological contribution, The Quapaw and Their Pottery, was published in 1982. This book was dedicated “To the remaining Quapaw and to the preservation and recognition of their ancestral heritage.” Items from Roy’s personal collection are currently on display as a part of a traveling exhibit developed by The Art Institute of Chicago. Roy’s collection is diverse, with artifacts of interest from many part of the Central States region. Documentation of Spiro Mounds artifacts, the history of the site and interpretation of the artifacts were of special interest to him.
Roy was a United States Army Veteran and served with the Missouri National Guard. He is survived by Norma, his wife of fifty-two years, and by his son, Bryce.
Tom Zmudka
My heart was saddened with the knowledge of Tom Zmudka’s untimely death that occurred in late 2003. I had previously been aware of some quiet rumors, but nothing definite until just recently, when my suspicions were confirmed by two local people. Tom was very instrumental in organizing, implementing and following through with the northeastern Illinois Archaeological Society shows held in Utica, Illinois on a semi-annual basis for many years. Tom was a resident of Ogelsby, Illinois. He was a fast and true friend of the late Don Edwards, a collector from the Utica, Illinois region. An age difference separated the two but not their love of the local history and archaeology of the area. It is my opinion that Tom was never recognized and given the thankfulness that he deserved for all of his hard work, dedication and devotion in his “putting on” the Utica show. With all due respect, I thank Tom for all he did so selflessly. It would be most appropriate for all of us to take a minute and say, “THANKS, TOM!” His walking on has left a void that won’t be replaced.
by Jake Ilko
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Floyd Easterwood
Fri, 7 Oct 2005 08:08:49 EDT. It was reported last night on Arrowpack and confirmed this morning by Leslie Pfeiffer that Floyd Easterwood of Fredricksburg, Texas passed away in his sleep October 4, 2005.
Floyd was President of the Lone Star Archaeological Society. Floyd and I were visiting at the Temple Texas show in July of this year. He was very supportive and excited about the direction that CSASI was taking. He was quick to offer his help in anyway necessary.
He is survived by his wife, Amy, this children, and a host of friends. I think he was in his early fifties. Leslie Pfeiffer will be sending me more detailed information shortly.
Floyd was an important member of the collecting community and a great man. He will be missed by many people. Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers
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Carl M. Wright 1938 - 2006
Central States Archaeological Societies Inc., lost one of its' most prolific writers and greatest contributors on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Carl was born on May 21, 1938 in Murphysboro, Illinois to late Carl Matthew Wright and Pearl (Penrod) Wright, she survives him. He Married Dorothy Green on October 9, 1960 and is survived by her, two daughters, a son-in-law, three grandsons a granddaughter as well as a sister, brothers, nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Carl's archaeological training was under the tutelage of the late Dr. Robert Bell at Oklahoma University and he graduated from South East Missouri State with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Science was always a passion for Carl and this interest wasn't limited to just archaeology, he also enjoyed astronomy, ballistics, philosophy and many other varied subjects. Carl participated in formal archaeological digs in Kansas with the late Dr. John Reynolds as well as digs in Illinois and Arizona. He was a prolific archaeological writer and the author of the regular feature "Avocational Archaeology" for the Central States Archaeological Journal for many years, and authored other articles for the CSAJ and other publications. He was a Contribution Editor for the CSAJ and was instrumental in the publication of the Indiana's 50th, and the Central States 50th Anniversary journals. Carl was a founding member of the Kansas Archaeological Society, the CSAS affiliate. He was also given the Central States highest honor, the CSAS Award of Recognition for his contribution to American archaeology.
Carl also loved our country and served in the United States military in both the Army and the Air Force and ended his service as a Warrant Officer II. He served in Vietnam and taught Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) as a specialist.
Carl was also a test engineer for the railroad and a member of the Perryville American Legion and Elks Lodge.
I came to know Carl and Dorothy quite well over the years and always enjoyed our visits and our fascinating conversations. I can truly say I never met anyone like him. He was the CSAS's Renaissance Man. He will be sorely missed. Submitted by, John T. Crowley CSAS VP
Lar Hothem July 26, 1938 - October 18, 2006
Lar Hothem
Lar (Larry) L. Hothem, author and book seller, age 68 of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at his home.
Lar was born July 26, 1938 at Fresno (Coshocton County), Ohio to the late Luther Clark and Edith Irene (Maurer) Hothem. He grew up in West Lafayette, Ohio, was a graduate of Wooster (Ohio) High School, attended the College of Wooster and graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in social welfare and journalism.
While owning several small businesses Lar authored more than 700 articles on many topics appearing in over 75 regional, national and special interest publications. Lar was a long-time contributing editor to The Antiques Journal, wrote the "Arrowheads" chapter of the Time-Life Collectibles Series, and was a frequent contributor to the Columbus Dispatch Sunday Magazine. He was active in the Columbus Writers' Club for many years.
Lar's life-long interest in collecting, studying, and writing about North American prehistoric Indian artifacts began at a young age on the Hothem family farms. Beginning in 1976 he launched into a successful career as an author, becoming one of the country's most respected authorities on collecting North American Indian artifacts. His numerous identification and price guide books (over 35) have proven to be indispensable to both beginning and advanced artifact collectors as well the amateur archaeologist. Lar wrote regularly for Indian Artifact Magazine, Prehistoric Antiquities Quarterly and the Ohio Archaeologist.
Lar was an active member of The Standing Stone Chapter and the Kokosing Chapter of the Ohio Archaeological Society, The Ohio Archaeological Society of Ohio, several other local and state archaeological societies, the Ohio Historical Society, and the Ohio Genealogical Society and Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Lar married Sue Ann McClurg (daughter of William C. and Virginia M. Gardner McClurg) of Lancaster on August 21, 1976 at the Columbus (Ohio) Park of Roses. Together they developed Hothem House Books.
Lar is survived by his wife Sue, brothers Dr. M.C. (Pat) Hothem of Portland, Maine, Dr. Arden (Jean) Hothem of Gainsville, Georgia, and Rev. Dr. Hugh (Ilene) Hothem of Wooster, Ohio, and by sister-in-law Linda Childs Hothem of Sausalito, California, many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Edith, brother Ronald E. Hothem, Esq. and sister Mary Rae Gambrell.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date.
Caring cremation has taken place at The Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, Lancaster.Donations in Lar's memory may be made to the charity of choice or to the Fairfield County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Lancaster, Ohio.
Carl M. Wright 1938-2006
Central States Archaeological Societies, Inc. lost one of its most prolific writers and contributors on Thursday October 18th, 2006. Carl was born on May 21, 1938 in Murphysboro, illinois to late Carl Matthew Wright and Pearl (Penrod) Wright, she survives him. He married Dorothy Green on October 9, 1960 and is survived by her, two daughters, a son-in law, three grandsons, a granddaughter as well as sister, brothers, nieces an nephews and other relatives.
Carl’s archaeological training was under the tutelage of the late Dr. Robert Bell at Oklahoma University and he graduated from South East Missouri State with a Bachelor of Science degree. Science was always a passion for Carl and this interest wasn’t limited to just archaeology, he also enjoyed astronomy, ballistics, philosophy and many other varied subjects.
Carl participated in formal archaeological digs in Kansas with the late Dr. John Reynolds as well as digs in Illinois and Arizona. He was a prolific archaeological writer and the author of the regular feature “Avocational Archaeology” for the Central States Archaeological Journal for many years, and authored articles in other publications. He was a Contributing Editor for the CSAJ and was instrumental in the publication of Indiana’s 50th and the Central States 50th Anniversary journals.
Carl was a founding member of the Kansas Archaeological Society, the CSAS affiliate. He was given the CSAS Award of Recognition, the Central States highest honor for his contribution to American archaeology.
Carl also loved our country and served in the United States military in both the Army and the Air Force and ended his service as Warrant Officer II. He served in Vietnam and taught Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) as a specialist.
He was a test engineer for the railroad and a member of the Perryville American Legion and the Elks Lodge. I came to know Carl and Dorothy quite well over the years and always enjoyed our visits and fascinating conversations.
I can truly say I never met anyone like him. He was the CSAS’s Renaissance Man. He will be sorely missed.
Submitted by John T. Crowley CSAS VP
Timmothy “Max” Stoner 1953-2007
The Hawkeye State Archaeological Society has lost one of it’s own. Timmothy Edward “Max” Stoner, 54, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, passed away on Friday April 27, 2007 following a massive stroke. A life long resident of Mount Pleasant, Max worked as a Grounds Keeping Department Foreman at Iowa Wesleyan College for many years. Max enjoyed trapping, fishing, hunting, gardening, mushroom hunting and looking for Indian artifacts. Born March 18,1953 in Mount Pleasant, Tim was the son of Harold and Betty Stoner. He was a 1971 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He is survived by his wife Mary and one brother Ted Stoner. Max was very interested in archaeology and enjoyed sharing his artifact collection with others. His collection of entirely personal finds included over sixty axes. He was one of the founders and show host of the Mount Pleasant Artifact Show held at Wesleyan College. He will be deeply missed by his fellow artifact collectors and all in the Hawkeye State Archaeological Society who knew him.
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