Anton Jungherr

January 5, 1933 - December 18, 2023

Anton Jungherr, age 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones and in the comfort of his home in Hercules, Calif. Anton was an amazing man of action who worked tirelessly, served humbly, and gave generously to make tomorrow brighter than today. While Anton ultimately succumbed to stomach cancer, he lived a full and powerful life and remained active, sharp, and dedicated until the very end.

He was born in New Haven, Conn., and grew up in Storrs, Conn., on the University of Connecticut campus where his father, Dr. Erwin Jungherr, was a professor and the Head of the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science from 1930 to 1959. His mother, Marie Healy Jungherr, was a homemaker.

Anton graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1954), Syracuse University with a Masters in Public Administration (1958), and Teachers College, Columbia University, with a Masters in Education (1971). He was the co-author, with Robert Alioto, of a textbook on school budgeting published by Harper & Row, New York, 1971. He was a lifelong learner, attending many conferences, workshops, and classes.

Anton had a varied career defined by service: U.S. Army First Lieutenant, Adjutant General’s Corps; General Electric Company Business Management Trainee; Assistant City Manager/City Clerk in Lake Forest, Ill.; Controller for the Anchorage Public School District (Alaska); Assistant Superintendent for the Pearl River School District (N.Y.); Director of Finances for the City of Newark (N.J.); Deputy Superintendent for the Yonkers School District (N.Y.); Deputy Superintendent for the San Francisco Unified School District (Calif.); Owner tax/accounting practice in San Francisco (Calif.); Associate Superintendent for the Berkeley Unified School District (Calif.); Business Manager/ Chief Financial Officer for the Making Waves Education Program/Making Waves Academy, Richmond, Calif.

During his career, Anton was a fighter for change who never shied away from challenges or feared the unknown: He went to Alaska two years after they became the 50th State, driving his Volkswagen Camper from Illinois to Alaska. He went to Newark, N.J., after the 1967 Newark Riots; four days of rioting, looting, and destruction that left 26 dead and hundreds injured. He went to the San Francisco Unified School District after the State Superintendent of Schools made a public statement that San Francisco schools were an “embarrassment” to him. He went to Berkeley Unified School District after they had gone into bankruptcy.

Over the last 48 years in California, Anton has impacted many communities, organizations, and lives. He started his own accounting and tax company with one client, holding meetings at his kitchen table, and grew his business to over 500 clients before he sold it and returned to work in the public sector, at the Berkeley Unified School District, in 1988. After a life of adventure, Anton planted roots in Hercules in 1999 and made it his home. In 2001, Anton was a member of the founding team for Making Waves Academy, a public charter school in Richmond, Calif. Anton was a co-founder of the California League of Bond Oversight Committees (2006-2018) to promote school district accountability by improving the training and resources available to California Prop 39 school board oversight committees, educating the state legislature, local school boards, and the public. In June 2011, Anton led the movement to reform the Hercules City Council, resulting in the resignation of the Mayor, the recall of two Council members, and the election of three reform Council Members. He served on the City of Hercules Finance Commission. In 2019, Anton cofounded the California Association of Bond Oversight Committees, a nonprofit California Public Benefits Corporation, with Jack Weir. The Association’s purpose was to provide training to over 4,000 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee members in California on effective oversight of school bond construction projects.

In addition to his best friend and the love of his life, Lori Chinn, and Lori’s daughter, Kari Chinn, and son, Adam Chinn, Anton is survived by three daughters, Karen Manning of Sharon, Conn., Lisa Jungherr of Los Altos, Calif., and Anna Mikuriya Jungherr of Alameda, Calif.; his son, Antonious Mikuriya of Brooklyn, N.Y.; his sister, Eileen Roehr of Reston, Va.; brother, Mark Jungherr of Williston, Fla.; and former wife, Mary Jane Mikuriya of San Francisco, Calif. Anton was predeceased by his twin sister, Barbara Santacroce; brother, Kent Jungherr; and former wife, Elizabeth Elwell.

Anton often recalled the Athenian Oath, during his many years of public service and volunteer activities, that graces the first floor of Maxwell Hall at Syracuse University: “We will transmit this city not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.” Anton was immensely proud of his Boy Scout Eagle Award, received in 1948. Throughout his life, he tried to honor the Boy Scout Oath, especially duty to his country and to help other people at all times. He followed the Scout Law and the Scout motto, “Be Prepared.”

Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, taught Scout trailblazers to make a simple trail sign, a circle with a dot in the middle, to indicate that they had gone home. This Eagle Scout blazed many trails for us to follow, and now he too has gone home.

In keeping with his philosophy on promoting education and passing on learning, Anton donated his brain to the UCSF Brain Health Registry. In accordance with his wishes, a public service will not be held.

Those who wish to honor Anton can make contributions to the California Association of Bond Oversight Committees (CABOC), by credit card using PayPal (https://www.bondoversight.org/donate/) or by sending a check to CABOC at 911 Notre Dame Ave., Concord, Calif. 94518.

Please visit the online obituary with photos and comments here. https:// obituaries.neptune-society. com/obituaries/oakland-ca/ anton-jungherr-11594318 Anton will be missed dearly, but his legacy of service and selflessness will continue to leave a positive impact on the world for generations to come.

An Irish lass who found her heart in San Francisco, Mary Margaret Morley passed from this life on January 25, 2024 at the age of 101 years, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children, Mary Ellen Deignan, Luke (Lori) Morley, Monica Hinojos, Bernadette (Michael) Osborne, Michael (Robin) Morley, and John Morley; son-in-law, Jeffrey Dubrow; and her sister, Bernadette Sloman (U.K). She was the beloved Grandma Mary to 31 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased in death by her husband, Luke Michael Morley; her son, Thomas Morley; daughter, Catherine Dubrow; her sons-in-law, James Deignan and Christopher Hinojos; and grandchildren, Maeve Osborne, and Matthew Osborne; as well as her siblings, James, Michael, and Dominick Caulfield, Catherine McCarthy, Monica Morrish, Noreen O’Connell, and Ellen Kirrane. She will be remembered fondly by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in

America and Europe.

Mary Margaret Caulfield was born in Tulrahan, County Mayo, Ireland to the late Dominick and Ellen (née Murphy) Caulfield on April 25, 1922 — at the dawn of the Irish Free State. The oldest daughter of nine children, Mary left her home for America at the age of 16 and landed at the port of New York in December, 1938. Traveling across the U.S. to California by train instilled a deep love for this country. Graduating from St. Elizabeth’s High School in Oakland, Mary decided to pursue a nursing career and received her diploma from St. Joseph’s Hospital in San Francisco. Mary then worked at San Francisco General Hospital for a number of years.

On a chance encounter, Mary met Luke Morley, the love of her life. Realizing both their families came from the same area in County Mayo, she began to list the names of his relatives to Luke’s surprise. Following a two-year courtship, Luke and Mary were wed on May 8, 1948 at Mission

Dolores Basilica. After their youngest child reached school age, Mary returned to nursing and served the elderly and disabled at Laguna Honda Hospital for almost 25 years. Widowed at the age of 52 years, Mary relied on her nursing skills to provide for her family. After retiring in 1991, she spent the remainder of her days as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Mary enjoyed treating the younger generations to memorable family get-togethers at her home and, in later years, Boulevard Café.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Vigil Service on Monday, February 12, 2024 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Valley and Church Streets, San Francisco, Calif. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Church-her parish for over 75 years-on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Graveside service will follow immediately at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s Preservation Fund (oshub.com/stpaulsf/giving/ funds) or to your favorite charity.