St. Louis Schuetzenverein (Shooting Club of St. Louis)

We had a great time in Peoria this weekend! More photos to come.

The annual father's day picnic question:
Butter Herb spätzle or käsespätzle?
Pick a team and comment below!

Next weekend is our annual father's day picnic! A group of our members went out to our property to make sure it was in good condition for the picnic. A big thank you to the workers:
Eva und Sepp
Scott
Mark
Marty
Jim
Joey
Christa und Darren
Dave
Cousin Mike

We have quite the contingent making the trip up to Milwaukee this year! The event runs from July 28-30th so if you're not doing anything, it is definitely worth going

Friday - July 28, 2023 Entertainment Schedule (start times listed only)

Make sure to mark your calendars!

Congratulations to Mark, Sharon, and Kathryn for receiving medals at Schützenfest last weekend! Mark was second place in pistol. Kathryn and Sharon were first and second in the novice shoot.
Our overall team score was not as high as we would have liked but we had a great time all the same!
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A couple more photos from Midwest Maifest yesterday! We had a wonderful time and look forward to next year!
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You still have a few more hours to come see us at Midwest Maifest ! Take a picture with one of our crew and tag us in your post!

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St Louis Schützen has arrived in Columbus!
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Yesterday we had our Königsfruhstuck hosted by our wonderful König Marty and Königin Sharon!
It was a blast at Das Bevo so please enjoy our shenanigans! For whatever reason, the mural with the baby was the popular backdrop.

Not too long ago we shared the passing of former member George Perry. George was König of the Verein in 2012.
His family has asked that we share the following:

In sorrow, the Perry Family share the news of a passing.

George Edward Perry, a man of many interests and accomplishments, passed away on March 28th, 2023 at the age of 86, in his home. Born in Buffalo, New York in April of 1936, George attended St Josephs primary school and New Trier High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College in 1957. He continued his education at Washington University in St. Louis and completed the Law program at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

Throughout his life, George was an active member of various clubs and organizations, including the Manitowoc Elks Club, the Yacht Club, and the Curling Club. He was also passionate about St. Louis's German culture and was a member of the Mennerchor (German men's choir) and the Schutzenverien (the gun club).

Above all, George was a dedicated husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda B Perry, and a son, Bruce A Perry. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Craig) Cook, Lauren (David) Willsey, and Amanda Nails, as well as his sons, Dwight (Sandra) Perry and Bryan Perry. He is also survived by his brother, Charles M (Clare) Perry, and many grandchildren and extended family members.

George will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He will be remembered for his many accomplishments and his unwavering dedication to his family.

Our Königsball was last weekend. I've been going through editing and selecting the photos to share and they will be coming soon. Until then, enjoy this small selection!
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And we had a great time! Thank you so much
Photos and video to come soon

We regret to share the passing of another prior member of the verein.

George E Perry was a member of the club for a number of years and served as König in 2012.
Mr Perry passed on on the 28th of March at age 86.

We will share more information regarding his arrangements when we have it. Our thoughts go out to his family.

Please raise a glass.
Prost, sir 🍻

Timeline photos

in 2015, Saint Louis FC played their first game. From 2015 to 2020, their home was World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton.

In less than two weeks, to learn more about the history of soccer in St. Louis when our newest exhibit opens! 🤩

📸: Saint Louis FC team before game with Indy Eleven at World Wide Technology Soccer Park, March 9, 2019. Photograph by Mark Guthrel.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum | Columbus, OH

"Fifty years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners of war were returned. Even after the passage of five decades, we still owe these veterans a large debt of gratitude.

During the conflict, political controversy and disagreement were sadly misdirected toward those who had admirably served our nation. When these brave warriors returned from Vietnam, they received neither a hero’s welcome nor appreciation for their service that they deserved, but instead got apathy, anger and hate. Disappointingly, many were left to struggle alone with self-doubt, shame and the memories of those left behind.

After their wartime service ended, these unsung heroes went to work, served in government and became involved in their communities. Vietnam War-era veterans went on to lead Fortune 500 companies, direct Oscar-winning films, create a prominent computer-programming language, map the human genome and many other outstanding accomplishments. Today, there are approximately 6 million living veterans from the Vietnam era – more than 30% of America’s veteran population.

March 2​9 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day – is dedicated to these heroes. You can honor them by watching the National Veterans Memorial and Museum’s Welcome Home Ceremony at 1​0 a.m. EDT. The keynote speaker will be Capt. J. Charles “Charlie” Plumb (USN, Ret.), a naval aviator who was shot down and held prisoner in Vietnam for six years. He’s legendary for his story “Who Packs Your Parachute?”

The 50th National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a national opportunity to share our appreciation for the sacrifices made by a generation of veterans. Thank you, Vietnam veterans, for your courage in war and service to our nation, both in and out of uniform."
-The words of Wayne Peacock, USAA President & CEO.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum | Columbus, OH Their stories shaped a nation. Our freedom is their legacy. Come share in the celebration, and be inspired by the courage of those who served.

More from Chicago!
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We're in Chicago! Thank you so much to the Brandenburg Schützen for hosting us!
Prost! 🍻
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Sterzl, Rudolf Hermann - Kutis Funeral Home

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of a long time member of our Schützen Familie. Please join us in wishing condolences to his family and raise a glass to our friend.
Prost, Rudi! We will miss you.

His visitation is this evening, 4-8 pm. Kutis Affton Funeral Home. The funeral will be tomorrow. More information is provided at the bottom of his obituary.

Sterzl, Rudolf Hermann - Kutis Funeral Home Passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Maria Sterzl (nee.Kaiser), loving father of Birgit (Wayne) McMullen, Rosemarie (Terry) Fi**en and Erich Sterzl; proud grandfather of Stephanie (Bobby) Schaper, Katrina (Mike) Barlow, Laura and Sophia; proud great-grandfather....

Join the Schützenverein! We have fun here
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We've reached that time of year where we've been asked to help raise awareness and support for the Special Needs Color Guard. Our member Joe Vaughn has worked with them for years and our other members have supported him and the CG. All raffle proceeds will go towards the CG marching in the Veterans day parade in Branson.
If you have any other questions, please comment or send us a message!

We had a birthday yesterday! Please join us in wishing Schützen Frau Terrie a very wonderful belated birthday! She and husband Norman have been serving the club for many years and we see many years to come in the future!
Happy birthday! Prost 🍻

Well that is a fun fact! 🦇

Fun STL fact!

Who doesn't love the Sound of Music? Check out this short post about Maria von Trapp

A vintage postcard of Maria von Trapp. 💌 In honor of her birthday today, here are four fun facts you may not know about her — some of which were included in 's film THE SOUND OF MUSIC and some that were altered in the film's storyline:

1️⃣ In 1924, at the age of 19, she entered Nonnberg Abbey, a monastery in Salzburg, as a postulant intending to become a nun.

2️⃣ In 1926, Maria was asked to teach one of the seven children of Georg von Trapp (not be a governess). She only intended to stay for 10 months.

3️⃣ Georg asked her to marry him in 1927. She wrote in her autobiography that she wasn't in love with the naval commander and really wanted to be a nun. However, she loved the children so she said yes.

4️⃣ The von Trapp family was already musically inclined before Maria came along. By 1935, the family was singing at a local church in Austria before they fled to the United States. A few years later, they pursued a musical career as the Trapp Family Singers.

You can read Maria von Trapp's full story in her 1949 memoir, "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers." Read more here: https://amzn.to/3CMchkP

Das Bevo has been a lot over the decades. Here are some fun facts about the St Louis site!

Despite its whimsical appearance, Das Bevo was once used as architectural propaganda. When growing calls for the prohibition of alcohol threatened to leave the nation permanently “dry,” Anheuser-Busch built a series of charming “old world” taverns to try and convince the public that beer was a safe—and even necessary—ingredient of a healthy society.

With a whirling windmill, roaring fireplaces, and crisp tablecloths, Bevo Mill was the opposite of the average saloon. While it couldn’t stop Prohibition from being going into effect in 1919, Bevo Mill never fails to provide the thrill of seeing a Dutch windmill plopped down in south city.

Stop by our exhibit to learn about past and present around town!

Neujahrsvorsätze – wie es diesmal wirklich funktionieren kann

Frohes Neues Jahr!
Here's an article about trying to make your new year's resolutions actually work out of you have a couple of minutes. It's not a bad little read.

Neujahrsvorsätze – wie es diesmal wirklich funktionieren kann "Gut ist der Vorsatz, aber die Erfüllung ist schwer", wusste schon Goethe. Wie schafft man es trotzdem, seine Vorsätze langfristig einzuhalten?

We all spent yesterday with our immediate families but would like to take this time to wish the extended Schützen Familie Frohe Weihnachten!
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Club member Norman Waterwiese took a trip recently. Here's what he shared:
"Last Sunday I was driving to Cleveland and on the way connected with our fellow Schützen from Columbus.

We had a bier and dinner at an old firehouse which had been converted to a German oriented microbrewery/restaurant.

The special that night was duck schnitzel and it was wonderful.

Was happy Reinhard and Melinda had the time to meet.
Gemüt Biergarten was the name."

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Garik and Kelly stopped by the Weihnachtsmarkt hosted by St. Charles Flea and Artisan Market to see the Schultes who are there representing Wir Tanzen-German Folk Dance Group

A great short read

Happy birthday Norman! (He's the one on the right)
We just had to share this funny photo. These two showed up to our Christmas party on Sunday wearing the same shirt and very similar vests.
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What did St Nicholas bring for your shoes (or stockings)?
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Don't forget to put your shoes out or if you do stockings make sure they're ready!

It is Nikolausabend (Nicholas Eve), and that means it's "Krampustag" in Wolfgangsee, Austria, where Nikolaus' fur clad companions are getting ready to run wild around the streets.

Causing as much trouble, and making as much noise, as they can, and scaring children with their willow branch rods and clanging bells as St. Nicholas, in his bishop's regalia, gives them "Guatsln". Apples and nuts, figs, carob cookies and gingerbread.

Photo credit: © Schwarzensee Pass, wolfgangsee.salzkammergut.at

Up until these last couple of years, this was our club's longtime home. We used the smaller back Halle for our shooting meetings and had several of our larger events in the main Halle. Enjoy this little read and help our friends at the German cultural Society of St Louis celebrate their 40th anniversary of the Jefferson Hall!

It's the Christmas Party! We missed everyone who was unable to attend.

We're at the Hearth Room Cafe again and having a blast! Thank you so much to the staff for working with us amidst a couple hiccups and making the night wonderful!

And we wish everyone a frohe Weihnachten! 🎄

In an absolute doozy of a game, Germany has been knocked out of the World Cup despite beating Costa Rica 4-2. The win wasn't enough with Japan and Spain going through to the last 16.
Just hours after one European heavyweight, Belgium, had been knocked out, Spain and Germany faced the gauntlet, against Japan and Costa Rica, two teams that had been written off by most soccer experts as having little chance of reaching the last 16 before the World Cup started. Despite those predictions, it was an evening that began with the possibility that all four teams were capable of progressing to the next stage.
That's all we're going to say but if you didn't catch the game, definitely go watch the highlights!

On the other hand, Team USA is still in so tune in to see them play tomorrow! ⚽

The evening was momentous for another reason -- Stéphanie Frappart became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. Alongside assistants Neuza Back from Brazil and Karen Diaz from Mexico, they made up an all-female refereeing trio overseeing the match between Germany and Costa Rica.
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The members of the Schützen who attended the watch party today.

Our smallest fan fell asleep before our first goal!
1-1 tied game
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