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Capt. Donald H. Summers, 95, of St. Louis, Mo., a former captain for the excursion steamers Admiral and President, died December 26. Summers served in the U.S. Navy during World War Ⅱ, stationed in the Philippines. Along with a few friends, he built a replica LCVP (Higgins Boat) landing craft that is on display at the World War Ⅱ museum in New Orleans. He was a music teacher and played many instruments, with his favorite being the tuba. He played in many Jazz/ Dixieland bands in locations like Gaslight Square in St. Louis and the French Quarter in New Orleans. |