December 31, 1938 – May 11, 2025
Martha found happiness in walking with the Illinois Trekkers and was the mother of Vice President Dale Gerlach. Click the link to read Martha’s obituary.
Due to Art on the Square & concern over limited parking, the Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk has been moved to Three Mile Thursday on May 15th, 2025. The Maryville YRE Walk has been moved to Saturday, May 17th.
Historic Florissant, Missouri Walk on May 3, 2025
Walkers found this beautiful mural in the tunnel under the highway.
Another mural in the tunnel.
Walkers agreed a talented artist painted these murals.
Walkers found more murals along the walk.
Walkers decided to take a picture with one of the murals.
The walk took walkers past the Florissant City Hall,
Walkers recognized this building when they saw it.
The building is Hendel’s Restaurant where many walkers have enjoyed a good meal.
Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk on April 26, 2025
Walkers found this portrait in the restroom at Pour 322 Coffeehouse. The portrait is unique because it is made out of computer keys.
Walkers stopped to take pictures with the murals.
Walkers enjoyed all the murals on the walk.
Walkers found this mural that they had never noticed before.
Walkers had to sit down on this unique bench.
Another beautiful mural.
Walkers stopped for lunch at the Tavern on Main.
Walkers enjoyed their lunch.
Group Walk Jefferson Barracks YRE on April 15, 2025
Spring was in full bloom for walkers.
Walkers were excited to find this bench that walkers thought was placed in honor of the Missouri Mules Volksmarch club. When researching the club online there is a band and other possibilities.
Walkers enjoyed lunch after the walk.
Cancelled Group Walk A Walk in the Parks O’Fallon, Illinois on April 19, 2025
Due to thunderstorms and heavy rain the walk for today is cancelled.
Bloom into Spring Walk on April 12, 2025
The Gateway Milers had a traditional walk starting at Sandy’s Back Porch. It was a great walk on a beautiful day.
Some of the walkers stopped for a picture with some of the flowers.
This house caught everyone’s eye because it was different from all the other houses.
A few more walkers at the end of the walk.
Group Walk A Walk in Historic Columbia on April 8, 2025
Walkers discovered this mural on the walk today.
Columbia was welcoming their guests from Germany.
Walkers discovered these little rabbits on the walk.
Cancelled Group Walk in Millstadt on April 5, 2025
Due to the weather prediction for more rain the walk is cancelled.
Group Walk Jefferson Barracks YRE on March 29, 2025
Walkers stopped to explore the POW MIA Museum.
Walkers placed yellow ribbons in honor or memory of soldiers.
A painting of the missing man table.
Colonel John Clark, a former POW.
Geri didn’t make the walk. She was busy climbing 42 floors for the American Lung Association Climb. Good Job!