Silent Key Memorial

This page is deticated to our fellow Ham’s who have become silent keys.

This is our way of remembering them and showing their continued love for the hobby throughout the years.

Here we will show their accomplishments in the hobby and a little bit about them.


Al Ruder, KA∅MEB

I am sad to report that Al Ruder – KA∅MEB became a silent key on Wednesday 1/27/2021.

Visitation for Al will be at the Kutis Funeral Home located at 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. Visitation is from 4PM to 7PM on Tuesday 2/2/2021 & the funeral will be on Wednesday 2/3/2021 @ 2PM. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Park which is located across Gravois from the funeral home.
Al will be missed by both myself & the JCARC Club. Anytime we needed something, I knew I could ask Al & he would help me out, whether it was for a Net Control operator, helping out at our Bike Rides, hauling equipment to & from the local Hamfests for the Club & especially our annual Field Day activities….he enjoyed staying overnight in his van at Field Day.
73’s Al
-Lori KB∅WWQ

Pictures coming soon