Stump Joseph
3 SEP 1932 - 1 AUG 2001
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Buddy Roberts - Ed Trobaugh - Nancy Joseph
Austin Mini - APR 2008
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Ofelia Vanden Bosch - Vanden Bosch - Wheeler getting a beer - Katherine Jeter
Nancy Joseph - Jeter - Jan Kennebeck - Kennebeck.
JUL 2003
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A - 2
1st Row: Vincent - Joseph - Stevenson - Fikaris - Prater - Stemle
2nd Row: Freed - Adams - West - Jim Miller - Mason - Jellison
3rd Row: Auger - Spaulding - Reid - Lucas - Rupp - Weissenborn
4th Row: Dax - Senger - Camp - Schauer
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Stump - You were always the leader - the motivator - the consumate competitor - the one to keep things resolutely rolling toward the objective. The 1960-61 Fort Benning advance course was the last time we served (and housed) together - but you and Nancy have been recalled so often in warm memories ever since. As everyone who ran the same trails with you - I will miss you greatly until our next rendezvous not far from Fidler's Green. Til then - good friend - thanks for a lifetime of inspiration. Will August 1 - 2001 Bob was a friend and we shared three years in A-2. I do not think I would have made it without his cheerful approach to Cadet life and encouragement during the trials and tribulations of academics. He was always there for me and I will miss him more than I can say. I will be looking for him when I too join the long grey line when my time on earth is done. My regards to his family - I share threir profound loss. Jim Jim Miller August 1 - 2001 Although our paths parted after airborne training - you were always fondly remembered for your famous jump that justified your nick name. Now you are bigger than life in our hearts. "...Be thou at peace." Bill Axup August 1 - 2001 Col. Robert Emmett Joseph - Jr. - USA - Ret. - after a varied and distinguished career - passed away as the result of leukemia on August 1 - 2001 in San Antonio - TX. He was born on September 3 - 1932 in Richmond - VA and was graduated from West Point United States Military Academy in 1955 with a B.S. in General Engineering. After attending Infantry Basic Course - the Airborne Course and the Ranger Course - Col. Joseph was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg. In 1957 - he joined the 3rd Infantry Div. at Ft. Benning - GA - which gyroscoped to Germany. In Germany - he was assigned to the 2nd Battle Group - 4th Inf. - 3rd Inf. Div for two years as a company commander. Col. Joseph returned to Ft. Benning for the Infantry Career Course and in 1961 - was assigned to Clemson University - SC - on ROTC duty. In 1964 - Col. Joseph studied Thai at the Defense Language Institute - Monterey - CA - followed by a one-year assignment to Thailand as an advisor to the Thai 5th Regimental Combat Team. From Thailand - he was selected to attend the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth - KS. Upon graduation - he was assigned to the Republic of Vietnam - where he served as Exec. Officer to the 2nd Bn. - 60th Infantry. In 1968 - Col. Joseph returned from Vietnam and was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Research and Development at the Pentagon for 2 years - followed by assignment to American University where he received his M.A. degree in South and Southeast Asia and Thai Language. Upon graduation in 1971 - he was assigned to Ft. Hood - TX - where he assumed command of the 1st/8th Cavalry Div. (TRICAP). In 1973 - he received orders to the Army War College in Carlisle Barracks - PA - followed by assignment to Korea as G-3 of the 2nd Inf. Div. Upon completion of this tour - he was assigned to West Point as a member of the Office of Military Instruction and later as Regimental Commander. In 1977 - he attended the State Department Thai Course - followed by assignment to Thailand as the Army Attachi until his 1980-1982 Deputy Post Commander assignment at Ft. Leavenworth - KS. From 1982 until military retirement in 1984 - he served as the Chief of Readiness and Mobilization Group at Ft. Sam Houston - TX. Upon military retirement - he became Commandant at San Antonio Academy until 1996 - when he fully retired. His military awards include the Silver Star - the Bronze Star with Valor (2nd oak leaf cluster) - the Legion of Merit - the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd oak leaf cluster) - the Army Commendation Medal (2nd oak leaf cluster) - the Vietnam Service Medal - the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - 2 Air Medals and the Combat Infantry Badge. Col. Joseph is survived by his wife - Nancy Cowan Joseph - of San Antonio; his daughter and son-in-law - Carolyn and John Abshier - of New Braunfels - TX; his son - Robert E. Joseph III - of Spring - TX; his grandchildren - Brian and Melissa - of New Braunfels - TX; and his sister and brother-in-law - Barbara Joseph and Mort Mumma III - of Fredericksburg - VA. Funeral Home August 1 - 2001 Stump,My Friend, Seems like just yesterday we enjoyed a delightful lunch on The River Walk remembering many days long past--The Tip Top Tap in 1954 on to things later in life. Now you have gone on before us once again leading the way. Save a place for us! Be at peace! Well Done! Paul Paul Parks August 1 - 2001 I got to know Stump pretty well as a cadet but our paths never crossed during our army years. I always will remember Stump as a 'fireball' who went after things full bore at 110%. Stump was proud as hell of his A-2 Runt Company and woe be it to any Flanker - no matter how big - who didn't show the proper respect when in Stump's A-2 Area. Well done Stump - now rest in peace with the Lord. Willy Bill Welter August 1 - 2001 We were on one of our summer trips visiting army bases and a group of us were all excited about being airborne soldiers. After a night of carousing we returned to the old wooden barracks and decided to have a night jump. Stump was the stick leader and he opened the second floor window and exited the barracks followed by a number of others. Then we decided we should have a "heavy" drop and got some kind of vending machine and were trying to throw it out the window when we were interrupted by a tac - OD or other official. The "heavy" drop failed and it was probably the only time in Stump's career the a mission went unaccomplished. The Greek God - as he was sometimes called - was one of our finest. Rex Perkins August 2 - 2001 Bob was my "wife" in Beast Barracks. He tried to clue us in on a few things that wouldn't incur the wrath of the Firsties. He was semi-successful and a true friendship was formed. We went to different Runt Companies but still had good times together on infrequent meetings. He'll be missed at the Runt Reunion - but will incur many toasts. I'm sure he'll save some slots for us for the future. Tom Turner August 2 - 2001 Maybe someday there will be another pep rally for us and we can all be there with you. Al Parker August 2 - 2001 I was Stump's roomie in A-2 - but since I went Air Force - our professional paths never crossed - not even in Vietnam. Numerous times when I experienced difficulties in certain academics - he was always eager to help and encourage me. Barbara and I will continue to keep Nancy and Stump's family in our daily prayers during this very difficult time. Ron Weissenborn August 2 - 2001 Stump - may you know that 'peace that passes all our human understanding' and rest in that peace. Walt McCrillis August 3 - 2001 You were always a fighter......even to the very end and because of that we were all winners - we your classmates. Farewell old friend.... as we grip hands even from the shadows of the Long Gray Line. Tommy:) August 3 - 2001 BOB: I remember you by that knickname more than I do "Stump"; and I will continue to remember one of the more high-spirited and gifted of my fellow runts. Chuck Gersitz - B2 (right up from A2) August 5 - 2001 Stump - my friend - you were one of the best. Rest in Peace. Tom Auger June 7 - 2002 |
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