Bro. John Reynolds Totten died on April 28th, 2017.  He was 103 years old and had lived Marianist religious life for 83 years.  At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of the Marianist Province of the United States.  Bro. John was born into a military family and moved many times during his youth.  He was very proud of his heritage.  He was born in Fort Monroe, VA, went to grade school in the Panama Canal Zone and went to high school in San Antonio. He met the Marianists at St. Mary's University and joined after his first year.  In his early years as a Brother, he worked at various high schools and institutions in St. Louis, MO.  He taught a variety of subjects.  In 1954, he came to San Antonio to teach at Central Catholic High School.  In 1957, he began his long association with St. Mary's University.  Bro. John was a philosophy teacher who was revered by his students for his clarity and kindness.  He was also involved in the formation of the new members of the Society of Mary.  He was an outstanding student of Marianist life and was instrumental in encouraging the study of Marianist spirituality and the Marianist charism.  He is survived by:  nephew, Jamie Totten (Jodie), Hendersonville, TN; niece, Beatrice Britton (Peter), South Hamilton, MA; and, niece-in-law, Sandra Totten, Rock Hall, MD.

FUNERAL SERVICES

On Tuesday, May 9th, viewing will begin at 6:00 pm at the Marianist Residence Chapel followed by the Rosary at 7:00 pm.

On Wednesday, May 10th, viewing will begin at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in Treadaway Hall followed by the Eucharist of Christian Burial at 4:00 pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.

Burial will follow immediately in the Marianist Cemetery, with a social afterwards.


MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Marianist Mission, 4435 E. Patterson Road, Dayton, OH   45430.