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CONTACT 1710 Coachway Lane Manchester, MO 63011 Tommy Pike INTERNET SERVICES Hazelwood, MO 63042 (636) 484-3232 1602 East Dale St. (314) 609-6370 Chris Debosek, 66thole(Cilsbcglobal.net Springfield, MO 65803 stlrt66(Cilaol.com Director (417) 865-1318 637 Rayburn Ave. PRESERVATION furyon66(Cilearthlink.net Crestwood, MO 63126 Jane Dippel, Chairperson (314) 609-6927 7920 Captain Conn Dr. cd kd(Cilearthl ink.net St. Louis, MO 63123 (314) 843-7132 vestaon66(Cilatt.net membership matters ~ BY ROBERT GEHL, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, (314) 971-6366 OR RGEHL66(O)EARTHLINK.NET Watch for a sign among the stars, Bob As the sun sets over that Robert and Ramona Lehman were gentle western rise, the I charter members of our Association and massive Munger Moss Motel the Munger Moss continues as one of our sign stands as a sentinel loyal Business Members. Please continue to alongside the Mother Road. make it one of your preferred destinations A simple switch just behind for the night - it will transport you back to that bright yet cozy office a simpler time when the speed of getting awaits a human touch. from A to B was not a priority or even Watching those last rays possible. You'll enjoy a true Route 66 disappear, not fearing the experience and while you're there, pause dark, proud proprietors for a moment to think of Bob. And thank Bob or Ramona Lehman Ramona for what they've both done for the would anxiously decide that past 47 years to preserve a living piece of the time had come to light American history and Route 66 heritage. that neon monument to their The real payoff will be yours - one of the "home away from home" for fortunate to be exposed to the delights the traveler beckoned in by found during that unique American this glowing display of liquid experience of "going west." • color. Just follow the chasing bulbs of the arrow to your place of rest, comfortable knowing you've reached safe harbor for the night. Someone once remarked - it may have had the easy part. Bob and been David Hutson, our master neon Ramona did the work to restorationist - that you can likely see the prepare, host, and clean up sign from 30,000 feet up; I suspect Bob after wishing us a safe journey can now see it from even further than that. to our next stop along the Because now, I believe the sign may serve road of dreams. Now we another grand purpose. It may just be our dream for Bob, having sent new link to Bob's gentle spirit. You see, we him lovingly off on his lost Bob earlier this year on February 28 to final journey while offering cancer; we'll no longer see him wandering comfort to Ramona and their into the office from the rear living quarters family.Each night, Ramona to the sound of a familiar voice that's just will no doubt head for that arrived. We won't see him making repairs switch, turn on that sign, around this classic motor court or sharing and think of her partner for a story with friends from near or far. For 61 years. For now, that sign Bob and Ramona made the Munger Moss does not just light the way for the Munger Moss. We adore this roadside that weary traveler far from survivor, still soldering on after decades of home but serves as a beacon being considered "outdated" on the old for the late Robert L. "Bob" road vs. the newer motels and inns along Lehman to locate his loves in Lebanon from Hope to see you during my next trip the interstate. But it would not be what it among the stars. His spirit will live on in down Route 66, pausing for a moment to still is today without the 24/7 job that it our hearts.