Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 has been having virtual union meetings since September. They were able to recognize the 2020 graduation apprentices in a different manner this year. Along with the graduates they were able to recognize the 77 Life Members as well.
Business Manager John O’Mara and his team extended their congratulations to both groups who didn’t get their normal celebrations this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic but are no less a source of pride to their union.
GRADUATING APPRENTICES
“It is amazing to see our graduating classes grow each year, but even better when we have 33 retire in a month’s time,” O’Mara told the graduates. “The demand is there, and we are proud of each and every one of you for your five years of hard work and determination. We wish you nothing but the best as you continue your career!”
The newly minted journeymen include:
• Kyle Abbit
• Anthony Acinelli
• Thomas Bastian
• Joseph Beetz
• Kurt Bohn
• Gabriel Bowles
• Corey Callahan
• Judson Carter
• Paul Casteel
• Damir Cavcic
• Jake Chumley
• Brian Coats
• Ethan Cusack
• Eric Darling
• Scott Davies
• Tim Estes
• Bryan Formann
• Jake Freeman
• Dakota Gau
• Nick Gierse
• Logan Gillette
• Greg Gjerswald
• Ryan Goodman
• Michael Grass
• James Grayson
• Anthony Hawkins
• Rock Henry
• Jeremy Hickey
• Alex Hoskins
• Brad Jordan
• Konner Krebeck
• Daniel Kuehler
• Brent Loetz
• Steven Mackenberg
• Craig Markus
• Kenneth McHaynes
• Nick Miller
• Julius Mitchell
• Connor Molloy
• Ryan Mottley
• Caleb Nelson
• Brian Nicollerat
• Luke Norrenberns
• Darrin Obermann
• Jacob Otto
• Brenda Pavia
• Chris Peatross
• Jacob Poliette
• Adam Pomirko
• Tim Prade
• Logan Rackers
• Alex Reichmuth
• Arthur Reyes
• Bryant Scaife, Jr.
• Dave Schindler
• Jonathon Schwoeppe
• Kianna Skinner
• Tonn Smith
• Seth Sparks
• Richard Sullivan
• Greg Taber
• Antoine Watson
• Brandon Weber
• Greg Wienoff
• Craig Withington
• Michael Yanex
LIFE MEMBERS
Local 562 also recognized77 Life Members with 50 years of membership and service to the union.
PAVED THE WAY
“These members have paved the way for our current generation,” O’Mara said. “They fought hard and went to work every day to show just how important we are to Missouri and our Country. Thank you for your service!”
The Gold Card members are:
• Joseph D. Ahearn
• John R. Aubuchon
• Kenneth N. Barrett
• Arthur R. Barrett
• Robert B. Bartleson, Jr.
• David J. Beelman
• Richard A. Blankenship
• Roy E. Bone, Jr.
• Jeremiah Bresnahan
• Joseph M. Brice
• Charles W. Childers
• George J. Chronister
• Kenneth D. Cleair
• Daniel Clemons
• Donald Devitt, Jr.
• Donald P. Dubro
• David P. Dukeman
• Timothy J. Ellison
• Richard H. Emery
• Glenn A. Farmer
• Paul J. Flotron
• Gary N. Foley
• John P. Foley
• Samuel V. Giaimo
• Michael J. Gorham
• Ralph L. Hachman, Jr.
• Jeffrey L. Harris
• Norman E. Hayden
• Charles T. Helfrich
• Larry L. Hobelmann
• John L. Kendall
• Lawrence S. Kenney
• Richard E. Kunz
• Raymond T. Kutz
• Donald J. Lachance
• Paul Layton
• Patrick H. Livell
• Robert M. Madigan
• Howard G. Masters
• Harold S. Mauk
• Billy J. Mayberry
• Cornelius J. McCarthy
• Patrick McCluskey
• Charles Meyer
• Patrick T. Milligan
• Ronald E. Mitchum
• Lawrence R. Moehlmann
• Francis X. Mohan, Jr.
• Billy G. Montgomery
• Dennis R. Moore
• Gordon A. Moore
• Lavvy V. Mudd
• Thomas M. Mullaney
• Michael J. O’Connell, Jr.
• John J. O’Laughlin
• William L. Patient
• Charles Pfiffner
• John E. Pike
• George W. Pottgen
• John Reagan Jr.
• Henry W. Robertson
• Charles W. Rucker
• Richard L. Schroeder
• Daniel J. Shimkus
• Anthony J. Simpson
• Joseph W. Smith
• Paul R. Sperry
• Anthony E. Sprouse
• Nicholas J. Steska
• Phillip H. Tosh
• Wayne Treu, Jr.
• David Voss
• Thomas Wecker
• Thomas L. Wiley
• Carl E. Williams
• Dennis L. Wilson
• Warren L. Wisbrick
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