The 1944 War Museum

06/09/2026

This Thursday we will be open 10a-2pm with Craig A. Showers!! We are located at 1380 High Steet in beautiful WashMo!

That's this Thursday, June 11th from 10am to 2pm!

06/06/2026

Today we remember all those who fought on the beaches of Normandy, 82 years ago.

06/03/2026

We are open Saturday, June 6th from 10-2pm!!

Saturday is the anniversary of D-Day, so what better reason to come to the museum and see and learn about this day the men who fought there.

Craig A. Showers will be on hand to welcome you, come see all of our historic WW2 artifacts and stay to watch some or all of the historic documentaries on D-Day that will be playing.

We are located at 1380 High Street, Suite 6, near the Iron Spike Model Train Museum in beautiful WahMO!

05/31/2026

Tomorrow, Monday June 1st - statt your month off right with a visit to the museum! Craig A. Showers will be on hand to host and show you everything the museum has to offer!

We will be open 11am - 2pm

We ae located at 1380 High Street, Ste 6 in beautiful WashMo!

Pictured: what Craig likes to call the "Case'o'Currahee" containing a collection of artifacts from members of Easy Company made famous in the series, "Band of Brothers".

Fun fact- Craig was also a member of Currahee during his time in the military.

05/28/2026

Good evening everyone! Currently figuring out the summer schedule between the volunteers. Stay tuned, we plan on being open a lot more this summer!

05/25/2026

Don’t forget our fallen heroes. Keep them in your hearts, on your minds and in your prayers. May they all be blessed this Memorial Day.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Just wanted to brag on some of our local scouts. Scouts from troops 439, 444, and 443G (along with scouts from all over the St. Louis area) participated in the Memorial Day Good Turn at Jefferson Barracks. Well done Scouts.

05/22/2026

This Monday, Memorial Day, we are open 12p-4pm and ready to welcome you to the museum!

Craig A. Showers will be on hand to answer your questions, and show you all we have in WW2 artifacts and history!

Come in and spend this Memorial Day remembering our local WW2 heroes, we are located at 1380 High Street, Suite 6 next door to the Iron Spike Model Train Museum in beautiful WashMo!

Remember we are open 12p-4pm thus Monday, Memorial Day, May 26th!

Pictured: the museum's wall of heroes.

05/19/2026

Othmar J. Jasper

July 1, 1920 - May 17, 2026

Othmar J. Jasper,105, of Washington, passed away on May 17, 2026. Mr. Jasper, son of the late Joseph H. Jasper and Mary nee Filla, was born on July 1, 1920, in Washington. He received his education from St. Gertrude’s Grade School. On November 8, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marie Kopp at the St. Francis Borgia Church. Mr. Jasper served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army in WW II. He was a member of St. Gertrude’s Church, Knights of Columbus, and VFW 2661.

Othmar had many childhood memories, growing up on his parents farm, with a large family. He was the middle child and was given the nickname “Ottie”. As part of the greatest generation, he followed the call to War and served with distinction.

Ottie taught his children by example, raising livestock, extensive gardening, winemaking, woodworking, and performing vehicle maintenance. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and finding mushrooms. Mr. Jasper was a devout catholic, who was very strong in his faith. For the last several years, Aspen Valley is where Othmar called home and where he took his last breath.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Jasper; two children, Allen Jasper and one in infancy; siblings, Joe Jasper, Ray Jasper, Vic Jasper, Marcellus Jasper, Harold Jasper, Margaret Bleckmann, and Marian Maune.

Among his survivors are his children, Larry Jasper of San Francisco, CA, Glennon Jasper and wife Frances of New Haven, Lester Jasper and wife Beth of New Haven, Wayne Jasper and wife Kim of St. Louis, Carol Riegel and husband Bob of Washington, and Diane Kessler and husband Tom of Augusta; grandchildren, Luke Jasper, Izek Jasper and significant other Danielle Laprise, Seth Jasper and significant other Samantha Crowe, Talisa Matter, Hayley Hale and husband Todd, Shelby Rufkahr and husband Adam, Shay Jasper, Samantha Berwin and husband Andrew, Alison Jasper and significant other Emin Naimkadic, Jodi Riegel and significant other Jeremy Stephens, Steven Riegel and wife Dana, and Nathan Riegel and wife Kathryn; nineteen great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Herb Kopp and wife Bernice and Mildred Glosemeyer; loved ones and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3-7 p.m. at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home. KC Rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the St. Gertrude’s Church in Krakow. Interment, with full military honors will be at the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Gertrude’s Church or School.