Florissant in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Richard "Dick" Kellett

11 December 1934 - 16 February 2020

— "North County Labor Ambassador" —

Richard "Dick" Kellett Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

1. Richard "Dick" Kellett Marker

Inscription. Korean War US Army Veteran. Proud Pipefitter & Business Agent for Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562. Co-founder North County Labor Legislative Club, served 29 years as President. Active with political campaigns, civic endeavors, Daily World Missionaries, White House Retreats & usher at St. Rose. North County area elected officials owe their seats to Dick & Labor Club. Union brothers & sisters meant everything, but most especially he loved time & events spent with his family.

Erected 2022 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • War, Korean.

Location. 38° 47.656′ N, 90° 19.723′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Saint Francois Street east of Saint Jean Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 St Francois St, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Rance Thomas (a few steps from this marker); First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (a few steps from this marker); James E. Fischer (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul J. Kohnen (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Albert J. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark A. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenneth J. "Ken" Otto (within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. 1st Class Charles F. Prevedel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on May 25, 2022.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 5, 2023

2. Richard "Dick" Kellett Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.