“The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all, our most pleasing responsibility.”
― Wendell Berry
Thank you for adopting a tree in historic Oak Ridge Cemetery. Your generosity supports vital work to maintain the viability and beauty of trees at Oak Ridge.
❤️ Adopted by the ORC Foundation in loving memory of Suzie Weissberg, our friend and collegue who inspired us to always do good for our neighbors. ❤️
0-026b American Basswood
September, 2023
❤️ Adopted by the Stone Soupers in loving memory of Suzie Weissberg, our friend and neighbor who mentored us to do good in the world around us. We miss you. ❤️
0-026a American Basswood
September, 2023
❤️ Adopted by the Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists in memory of our friend and collegue, Debbie A. Fleugel ❤️
0-044 Sassafras Albidum
September, 2023
❤️ Adopted by Barb Stailey Stone, Nancy Stailey Cooley, and Bob Stailey in loving memory of the Stailey Family ❤️
0-090 Ginko Biloba
September, 2023
❤️ Adopted by The Division of Public Water Supplies in loving memory of Stanley (Stan) Summers ❤️
0-026B American Basswood
May, 2023
❤️ Adopted by Dr. Wayne Temple in honor of Guy Sternberg and his fine work. ❤️
00-04 Quercus alba, “Wye Oak”
March, 2023
❤️ Adopted by Paul Mueller in loving memory of Donna Arnold Catlin who loved Oak Ridge and the History of Springfield, Illinois. ❤️
0-008 Mockernut Hickory, Carya tomentosa
December, 2022
❤️ Adopted by Melanie and Don Caspary in loving memory of Walter and Mary Hamel, loving parents. ❤️
0-081 Canadian Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis
December, 2022
❤️ Adopted by Wayne Temple in memory of Lois Marjorie (Bridges) Temple. (February 1, 1910 to April 21, 1978) ❤️
98-03 Latenut White Oak
November, 2022
❤️ Adopted by JoAnn Conrad in memory of David and Jo Harris and dedicated to the Friends of Trees Worldwide ❤️
0-080 White Oak
October 15, 2022
❤️ Adopted by Linda J. Baker in loving memory of Keary L. Voegtle, loving son, brother and uncle ❤️
15-1 New Madrid Oak
October 15, 2022
❤️ Adopted by Rick and Karen Alexander in memory of Dick and RoseMary Alexander and Hazel J. Park and Don R. Park ❤️
94-06 Texas Shumard Oak
October 15, 2022
❤️ Adopted by Karen and Randy Witter ❤️
0-100 White Oak
adopted August 1, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Eric Grimm
Adopted by Anonymous❤️
96-15 Chinkapin Oak
adopted March, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Eric Grimm
Adopted by Anonymous❤️
99-13 Chinkapin Oak
adopted March, 2022
❤️ Dedicated to my mother, Lucille Wiest. She dearly loved her husband and family and lived a full life.
Adopted by Cheryl Wiest and Ken Hartke ❤️
0-002 Silver Maple
adopted February, 2022
❤️ Dedicated to my dad, William Wiest, WWII POW who loved country, family, and nature.
Adopted by Cheryl Wiest and Ken Hartke ❤️
0-018 Eastern Red Cedar
adopted February, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Al and Char Koelling
Adopted by Jonathan E. Reyman ❤️
0-038 Silver maple
adopted February, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Al and Char Koelling
Adopted by Jonathan E. Reyman ❤️
0-037 Sugar maple
adopted February, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Al and Char Koelling
Adopted by Jonathan E. Reyman ❤️
0-006 Osage-orange
adopted February, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Al and Char Koelling
Adopted by Jonathan E. Reyman ❤️
0-002 Silver Maple
adopted February, 2022
❤️ In Memory of Marie S. Mountz, Homer D. Mountz and Dorothy M. Wagner by Nancie Brown. ❤️
0-021 American Holly
adopted on December 17, 2021
❤️ In Memory of James H. Chapman, Frances E. Chapman and Harold H. Chapman by Nancie Brown. ❤️
0-031 Japanese Yew
adopted on December 17, 2021
❤️ In Honor of Children, Grandchildren and Future Generations by Nancie Brown. ❤️
0-020 American Arborvitae (Tree of Life)
adopted on December 17, 2021
❤️ In Honor of Bob and Kitti Alcorn. Dedicated as a gift to Bob and Kitti Alcorn, the Aunt and Uncle of Deputy Mayor, Kathleen Alcorn ❤️
0-003 Cucumber Magnolia
adopted on December 6, 2021
❤️ In honor of Richard W. Alcorn. Dedicated as a gift to Richard W. Alcorn, Vietnam Veteran, and father to Deputy Mayor Alcorn❤️
0-051 Hybrid Oak
adopted on December 6, 2021
❤️ In Loving Memory of my brother Roy Gordon Snoeyenbos From Sue Snoeyenbos Massie ❤️
Shagbark Hickory Carya ovata, 0.072
adopted July, 2021
❤️ In memory of Karl M. (Mick) Weissberg. A founding member of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Foundation, an arborist and a tree lover ❤️
This tree is adopted and dedicated by Suzie Weissberg to her late husband Mick Weissberg. Mick was a certified arborist who served as a tree guide for our tours and was the guide for the largest tree in Springfield during our first tour.
21-01 Sternberg Hybrid Oak
adopted on July 4, 2021
❤️ In memory of Jack of Starhill Forest, Guy’s Best Friend ❤️
This tree has been adopted in honor of Guy Sternberg and his dog Jack by Nan Wynn, who generosity supports vital work to maintain the viability and beauty of trees at Oak Ridge.
94-28 Overcup x Bur hybrid Oak
adopted October, 2020
❤️ Adopted by Ginny R. Lee in HONOR of her brother John Lee ❤️
95-20C Bebb Oak
adopted on October 27, 2019
❤️ In Memory of Betty L. Pruden who gave much for the benefit of others. By Ross & Sheila P. Hodel ❤️
0-009 Framing Oak
adopted on December 9, 2019
Oak Ridge Cemetery Trees 
