Purcell HS 1971 Reunion

The Indian Mound had some handsome guests recently. All 71 Purcell.

Who can name everyone? Please Help.

Here a pic from a recent 71 gathering. Mark Bauer sent this in!

A well attended lunch just happened at The Mound.

I see Mike Morehead, and along the back Mark Bauer, Bob Mahoney … Nick Yankowski?

Okay, I’m lost now. Wait, Ed Schwin, Larry Trame.

Fill in the blanks!

Gil Schneider passed away this morning, per his wife Brenda. Details to follow.

RIP Gil.

RIP Tom Tierney, class of 48

We are saddened to share the passing of Mr. Tom Tierney, Purcell Class of 1948.

The Advancement Team had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Tierney on campus last fall, where he shared his stories of growing up in Mt. Adams, attending Purcell, his family, his service in the Air Force, and his volunteerism.

Mr. Tierney was the recipient of the Praestans Award in 1986.

We lift the Tierney family up in prayer.



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Class of 65!

The Purcell Class of 1965 will gather for lunch tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17th at 11:30 AM at Indian Mound Cafe.

Pictured - their May gathering!



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Sticks sent this cool video…

Our story is still being written.. ⏳ #Together | #DWWD

Sad news to relate. I've heard from a couple of our classmates that Bob Shearman has died. He was living out west near the Grand Tetons, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He's going to be buried out west. Plans are underway for a memorial in Cincinnati, scheduled to take place sometime this summer. If I get more details, I'll post them here. See below in ommants for his Cincinnatiati obit.

I found some pictures of Bob, and one was supplied by Mark Bauer from a recent Cardinal Pacelli reunion they both attended. Thank you Mark for the information and that shot of Bob.

I know Bob worked on the Delta Queen for many years, but I don't know much about his life otherwise. I do know he was unique and probably the most colorful individual in our class-- in some respects. No offense to the other colorful characters in our crazy class -- we had a few.

May Bob Rest In Peace.

Here's the OBIT: Bob was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Bob & Betty Lee (Metz) Shearman, both deceased. He grew up on Grace Ave. in Hyde Park and went to Cardinal Pacelli grade school. He graduated from Purcell High School in 1971.

After attending UC College for a few years, he & his good friend Greg Momper (RIP) went to work as waiters on the Delta Queen & Mississippi Queen Riverboats. Bob eventually became maître d and continued in that capacity on several ocean-going cruise ships.

Bob was active in 12th Step work also. He gave his time and energy to various events at Charlie’s 3/4 House on Vine St. and Catholic Worker’s Relief House on Walnut St.

Bob is survived by siblings Jay (Elizabeth) Shearman, Michael Shearman, Mary Pat (Bill) Gemmer and John (Vickie) Shearman. He was Uncle Bob to many nieces & nephews with 7 grand nieces & nephews in the process of knowing him. He also leaves a hole in the heart of his good friend, Mary “Sam” Fitzgerald. The two provided mutual support to each other over the years.

Bob will be cremated in Wyoming and his ashes spread by family & lodge staff on a nearby mountain where Bob loved to sleep out under the stars. This will take place in June. A gathering will take place soon in Cincinnati. Stay connected to the grapevine for information regarding that event.

Finally, our family thanks all of Bob’s friends for sharing in our grief. It’s difficult to know he’s gone. We will miss him!

A picture from a recent 71 lunch at Indian Mound: bottom row, Mike Morehead and Jim Pucke. standing: Mark Bauer, Denny Tull, Tim Nightingale and Nick Yankowsky.

Looking good lads!

Another lunch is planned for July 8!

Seniors when we got to the castle, 68. They seemed like they were so much older and more mature.

The Purcell Class of 1968 enjoyed a friendly class lunch together this week!

Next luncheon, Tuesday, July 1, 12:30 p.m., Mound Cafe.

Around the circle from left to right: Mark Pharo, Mark Jones, Steve Cooper, Bill Pierani, Vince Rizzo, Paul Copelin, Herb Woeste, Bo Brown, Mike Bamonte, Jim Gronefeld, Paul Maus, Joe Geers, Gene Minardi, Mike McHugh, Mark Maxwell, Tim Aiken, Bob Herring

Tom Cosgrove, Purcell 70.

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Mr. Handsome. Our 71 brother Marc Louis recently passed. He joins Pat Conlon, Mike Hutzel, and Danny Kaye, his three mates from St. Mary’s, in the afterlife. He had an interesting career and as the picture shows, he was always well dressed and friendly. He will be missed.

Obituary for Marc Louis at Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marc Louis, the beloved husband of Julie nee Jones, cherished father of Zack and Abbie Tony Lopez, and proud and loving grandfather of Lucas and Rosemary Lopez, who left us on April 3, 2025, after a 3 1/2 year