RETIREE NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE: Retirement Plan Info. Page 1
News You Can Use…. Page 2
Associations News .. Page 3
Police Retirees.………. Page 4
Recent Retirees…..…. Page 5
Retiree Deaths……… Page 6
RETIREMENT OFFICE ADDRESS: 41 S Central Clayton, MO 63105
RETIREMENT OFFICE STAFF:
Rebecca Smail 314-615-4404 Manager rlsmail@stlouiscountymo.gov
Debra Lemkuhl 314-615-4404 dlemkuhl@stlouiscountymo.gov
BENEFITS OFFICE STAFF: (Medical, Dental, & Vision Questions
Connor Crowe 314-615-5180
Tabitha Chamberlain 314-615-5180 countybenefits@stlouiscountymo.gov
HUMAN RESOURCES
Matt Livasy, Director (314-615-5410)
RosemaryWilson
Retiree & Volunteer Reporter 314-997-3474
wilsonrosemary@me.com
June, 2023
RETIREMENT PLAN, BOARD, AND MEETINGS
Written by Marian McCreary, Retiree
Want to know more about the Retirement Fund and Board?
The first way is to visit the County website at www.stlouiscountymo.gov and click on Government, Administration, Retirement, Retirement Board or use this link: https://boards.stlouisco.com/board/51
You can see who our current board members are, when their terms expire, their duties, and some agendas and minutes from the past year’s meetings.
A second way to learn is to attend the monthly retirement board meeting. Meetings for the next few months are scheduled for Tuesday June 27th, Thursday July 27th, Tuesday August 29th , Tuesday September 26th and are usually held at 9:30 AM. Meetings are held in the 1st Floor County Council Chambers Conference room or online via Ayaya Spaces. The link to the meeting is found on the website above, on the agenda a few days before the meeting.
Annual reports for the County Retirement Plan are also available on the website at https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/ administration/services-of-administration/retirement/retiree-links/ retirement-plan-annual-reports/
NEW RETIREMENT PLAN BOARD MEMBER
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Anthony S. Waskiewicz was confirmed in April by the County Council as a new member of the 7 member Retirement Board of Trustees. He previously served as Chief Investment Officer for Mercy Health where he built an investment program that managed the system’s $3 billion investment portfolio. He is President of Investment Office Resources and brings 25 years of industry experience. He was appointed by County Executive Page to serve a 3 year term until April 18, 2026. Mr. Waskiewicz replaces Mike Bruno who ably served as a board member until his December resignation. St.
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY RETIREMENT OFFICE HAS MOVED!
Article written by: Rebecca (“Becky”) Smail
Retirement Manager for St. Louis County
Phone: 314-615-4404
Email: rlsmail@stlouiscountymo.gov
Most people would probably say that they dislike moving.
Your friends in the Retirement Office are no different!
This past March we moved our offices and thousands of files from the 3rd and 5th floors of Police Headquarters next door to the 7th floor of the Administration Building at 41 South Central, Clayton.
What the Retirement Office staff do like about moving is that all of the retirement files are now on the same floor as the office and right outside the office.
As one would imagine, the move took a few weeks of planning, lots of organization, and the ultimate execution. In just one day, professional movers relocated twenty six filing cabinets, three desks, two shelves, and just under one hundred boxes! There were odds and ends that we relocated over the weeks that followed in between unpacking and tackling our routine duties.
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that as of Friday, May 19, 2023 we are completely moved into our new office suite complete with filing space!
June, 2023 Page 2 St. Louis County Retiree Newsletter
(A non-profit organization incorporated 1/30/2006
Charter #N00713612)
MISSION: “To promote the well being, enhance the quality of life & encourage the full potential of St. Louis County retirees by promoting socialization while supplying helpful information on issues & matters important to civilian retirees”
2023 DUES
New members 2023 will pay $12. New members include phone and email with dues check.
See below for Treas. contact info. 2022 Members will pay no 2023 dues
MEETING
Monday, October 2—10:00am
Thornhill Branch Library Room 2 12863 Willowyck Dr, 63146
Speaker: Rebecca Smail
Human Resource Manager
Retirement Office
Membership dues $12/year
c/o Delores Clayton, Treas. PH 314-385-3324
E mail: deelo65@sbcglobal.net
Association Information: c/o President, Marian McCreary
Telephone: 314-291-1867
Email: mmccre8814@aol.com
Website: www.stlccra.com
STLCCRA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM TOUR
ST. LOUIS 63146
MARCH 22, 2023
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Left to right back row: Bob DeLong, Bill Conlon, Marian McCreary, Sandy Leaks, Susan Perry, Glenda Conlon, Donna Ross
Left to right middle short row and front row: Susan Holmes, Betty Parran, Percy Hollins, Edna Hollins, Arletta Place, Mary Ann Tyra, Jane Hutchinson
MISSION:
“We stand as an advocate and protector of rights of the retired Police Officers and Civilian employees of the St. Louis County Police Department.
“We shall maintain communications with St. Louis County Government and the Police Department to insure retired employees receive all benefits earned during their career protecting the citizens of St. Louis County.
“We support, recognize, and honor all who chose law enforcement with St. Louis County Police Department.”
BBQ
Sunday, September 17, 2023
12 Noon
Stovall’s Grove
18720 Stovall Lane
Wildwood, MO 63038
RETIRED POLICE ASSOCIATION
SPRING BBQ
MAY 21, 2023
BROOKDALE FARMS, 63025
Member & Guest & Children Free
Others: $10 each RSVP by September 11, 2023 Ph: 314-422-7117; skyhawk591@charter.net
Membership dues $25/year
c/o Michelle Fourtney, Treas. Phone: 314-541-2497
E mail: michellefourtney@gmail.com
Association Information:
c/o President, Monty Monteleone
E mail: mrm194917@gmail.com
c/o Secretary, Jerry Hawkins
E mail: skyhawk591@charter.net
St. Louis County Retiree Newsletter
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CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER WORK
STLCCRA
ST LOUIS COUNTY CIVILIAN RETIREES ASSOCIATION
Recollections from the Historian St. Louis County, MO Police Department by
Jerry Hawkins (Ret.), DSN 591
Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Albrecht who joined the County Police on November 15, 1955 and was issued badge number 79. He had left the Railway Express Co. where he loaded freight cars receiving a $50 a month pay raise in doing so. His first assignment was the complaint desk at 9 N Meramec (HQs) until March 1956 when he transferred to the 3rd Precinct based in the Briggs Automotive front office. Next, off to the 2nd Precinct based at Hecht's Garage at Lindbergh and Olive. In April 1957 he went to Detective Bureau. In November 1958 back to the 2nd Precinct until July 1959. Major Pete Vasel brought him back to the Bureau until November 1962. Soon back to the 2nd Precinct; however, in 1965 back to the Detective Bureau again!
Jim was promoted to Sergeant in 1965 and experienced assignments in this order: 2nd Precinct, 1st Precinct, Internal Affairs, 1st Precinct, next to the 3rd Precinct, Identification Bureau, and finally back to the 2nd Precinct where he worked until retirement in March 1991 at age 57. Jim was a self-proclaimed non-conformist who was outspoken and never reluctant to express his opinion. This could explain the reason for so many transfers often called “'geography lessons” or “career enhancements.”
On a more personal note; I (Jerry Hawkins) worked briefly for Jim in the 1st Precinct where he chose to drive the patrol car #107 assigned to beat #107 where I was assigned and patrolled. This patrol car was a '69 Dodge Polara, 4-door hard top with a 425 hp 440 Magnum engine, complete with high-performance exhaust. It was the ultimate police pursuit vehicle. I would chide him to take care of my car when he stuck me with his paled-in-comparison Sergeant's vehicle to drive. Jim did admit giving Officer Tom Diffley, DSN 587, the nickname “Sugar Bear,” a name used to this day by the retirees. Each officer who worked for Jim liked doing so. He had a way of relating to the officers that was much appreciated and he was known for doing a great job.
After retirement Jim owned The Cedar Cafe in Washington, MO until 2003. Next, he began working at security positions until 2015. He now lives in South County with his daughter. He will celebrate his 90th birthday on October 22nd, 2023. Among the living County Police Charter members he is the youngest.
June, 2023 Page 4 St. Louis County Retiree Newsletter
Sgt. Jim Albrecht (Ret.)
FEBRUARY, 2023
APRIL,
2023
Artman, Anthony County Council Adlon, Gerald Transportation
Bova Conti, Joseph Sheriff’s Office Baer, Jr., Robert Administration
Davis, Daniel Police Barnes, Raymond Justice Services
Enslin, Edgar IT Bond, Jeffrey Transportation
Gentry, Mark Public Works Collins-Morris, Carla Revenue
Harris, Kathy Family Court Deck, Mary Justice Services
Jackson, Louis Public Works Goeck, Ralph Transportation
Kayser, Gary Transportation Hall, Jeffrey Transportation
Marquart, Kevin Transportation Hovland, Joan Public Health
Murphy, Rebecca Police Jones, Moya Transportation
Patton, Angela Public Health Jordan, Michael Police
Schaefer, Tracy Police
Latham, Robert Transportation
Smith, Ollie Planning Maier, James Prosecuting Atty.
Wasserman, Laurence Administration Maniaci, Angela Family Court
Webb, Jack Police
Werthing, Barbara Human Services
Peachee, Jacquline Prosecuting Atty.
Poncin, Dustin Police
Wiedemann, Stephan Transportation Schneider, Reba Police
Woods, Alexis Justice Services Short, Mary Juvenile Court
Thompson, Richard Transportation
Tucker-Robinson, Debra Public Health
Wagner, Robert Transportation
Williams, Priscilla Assessor
MARCH, 2023
Beczkala, Kim Revenue
Besserman, Kim Fire Standards Commission
Blanc, Deborah Police
MAY, 2023
Corwin, Steven Police Adams, Richard Transportation
Dockery, Linda Administration Blancett, Mary Family Court
Filla, Chris IT Doyle, Troy Police
Heinicke, Paul Transportation Johnson, Tena Corrections
Menderski, Janet Parks
Meyer, Jeanne Public Health
Kolieboi, Patrick Courts
Kralemann, James Revenue
Missey, Joanne Police Marshall, James Spirit Airport
Moore, Deborah Police Michaelree, Margaret Parks
Robertson, Bryan Transportation Miller, Margo County Counselor
Tkacz, Dań
Public Health Moran, Thomas Sheriff
Sack, Steven Police Ort, Maureen Revenue
White, Vaughn Transportation Reynolds, Vicki Public Health
Sides, Sherry Board of Elections
Wall, John Police
Watson, Juanita Board of Elections
Whitfield, Linda Sheriff
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY STL COUNTY RETIREMENT & BENEFITS OFFICE. LIST INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS THAT HAD A VESTED BENEFIT BUT HAD LEFT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT PREVIOUSLY.
RECENT RETIREES
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RECENTLY DECEASED RETIREES
“Most people condemn themselves to prison all their lives, despite the fact that they carry the keys to their prison without knowing they possess them. The prison consists in the self-imposed limitations they set up in their own minds or permit others to set up for them.
Napoleon Hill
The Great Realization
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY STL COUNTY RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS OFFICE
WALKING MODERATE PACE FOR JUST 11 MINUTES PER DAY CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT YOUR
HEALTH
The British Journal of Sports Medicine published
February,28, 2023 that this could cut your risk of early death by 23%, reduce odds of heart disease by 19%, and cancers of breast, colon, endometrial, liver, and lung by 5-16%.
COLA BAROMETER (COLA=Cost of Living Adjustment)
>St. Louis County Retirement Fund Balance on: 5/2023=$809.4 million
>Actuarial Funded Ratio on 1/1/2023=77.6% (per County’s Actuary Foster & Foster)
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY STL COUNTY RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS OFFICE
If you haven’t yet read this 46 line poem written in 2020 by Tomfoolery, now is the time to do so. It covers the impact Covid-19 has had on our world and how it has resulted in a more compassionate world. Just google: The Great Realization
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Civilians=3,015 Police=607
STL County Retirees: (6/07/2023) “QUOTES” Newsletter Circulation via Email & US mail Hummel, Shirley Public Health 01/06/23 Dorn, Kenneth Security 01/15/23 Washington, Willa Public Works 01/22/23 Chambers, Langston Family Court 01/21/23 Boyer, Kenneth Sheriff’s Office 02/14/23 Malewicki, John Revenue 02/19/23 Maginn, Diane Public Health 02/02/23 Nolle, Ruth Public Health 02/26/23 Price, Beverly Administration 03/07/23 Wolfrom, James Transportation 03/02/23 Gilyon, Thomas Police 03/22/23 Flesch, Robert Justice Services 04/14/23 Gooden, Myra Justice Services 04/23/23 Howard, Mary Public Health 04/23/23 Morris, Craig Justice Services 04/28/23
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Fiscal data furnished by STL County Retirement & Benefits Office
