Lost Monuments
to the Survey Profession
David Wayne Wiley
June 25th, 1962 – April 7th, 2025
Born of Scotch Irish descent on June 25, 1962, young Master Wiley was good at taking a story and spinning a good yarn. Life was an adventure for him and nothing would hold him back from having a good time and enjoying the ride. Sadly, David heard the words “Well done my good and faithful servant” on April 7th, 2025.
Richard Joseph Barr
March 26, 1933 – September 15, 2024
Although best known as the President and owner of The Clayton Engineering Company, and later, R. Barr Consulting, Rich was noted for serving on the Board of Directors for several associations, including The Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, into which he was inducted in 1986.
He was involved with the SITE Improvement Association, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Missouri Association of Registered Land Surveyors, and many more. An avid golfer, Rich was a member and past president at Algonquin Golf Club.
John Stevens
John Allen Stevens, resident of Rolla, MO, and former resident of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home after battling kidney cancer. John was born on September 23, 1947, in Waynesville, MO to the late Floyd and Betty (Binder) Stevens.
James Barganier
James Patrick Barganier, 46, of Millstadt, IL, born February 28, 1979, in Belleville IL, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Eric P. Seiler
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Chairman of the Board, Eric P. Seiler Sr. Eric passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7th, 2024. He was 95 years young.
John Bergh
If there was a picture in the dictionary of a joyful, loving, generous, gentle, adventurer it would be John Bergh. He passed away at 96 years of age on Wed, Dec 14, 2022, from complications due to Covid.
Jim Exler
James “Jim” Exler passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Long time member and driving force for the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors, he will be greatly missed.
Robert “Bob” Lee Lewis
Craig Ruble
Craig Lee Ruble, 67, of Salem, Missouri, departed this life Friday, August 31, 2023, in Salem, Missouri. There will be a gathering of loved ones Sept. 16th, 23 at Wilson Mortuary. His sister said she did not think she was going to hire a band, but other than that, his wishes for this life affirming event will be honored.
Chris Laneman
On July 1, 2022 the surveying profession lost another monument to the profession, Christopher M. Laneman, Missouri Professional Land Surveyor #2369. Chris had over 40 years of experience in all aspects of the land surveying profession.