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Tags: 194th Glider Infantry, Air Medals, Bronze Star, CG-4A Glider, Civista Hospital, Danbury, Decatur Community High School, Delbert Townsend, Distinguished Flying Cross, Kansas, Kansas State College, Kansas State University, Korea, La Plata, Legion of Merit, Maryland, Norcatur, Oberlin, Ogallala, Pentagon, Purple Heart, Red Willow, Rhine River, Silver Star, Townsend Scholarship Program, University of Nebraska, Vietnam, World War Two
Col. Delbert L. Townsend dies at 88 on Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
La Plata, Md. The Danbury-Norcatur native who helps fund the college dreams of Red Willow and Decatur county high school graduates has died. Col. Delbert L. Townsend, the benefactor of the Townsend Scholarship Program, was 88 years old when he died late Tuesday afternoon in Maryland.
Col. Townsend was born in Norcatur, Kan., on April 6, 1921, and grew up on his family’s farm near Danbury in Red Willow County, where he attended elementary school and part of high school.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a letter to Ed Siergiej from Dr. Philip K. Wilson we learned that his Father, Mr Robert L. Wilson, Hq 464th PFA passed away on 23 November 2008. With an assist from Ed Siergiej I was able to contact Dr Wilson to obtain the essential information for this message.
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Tags: Battle of the Bulge, Betty Tomaselli, Braesaker, Buffalo Bills, Camp Mackall, Co B, Concetta Salvatore Costanza, Daniel Nancy DeMarco, Daniel Sherry DeMarco, Dillon, Edwards, Erickson, Ishom, James Paula DeMarco, Joe Quade, Joseph D DeMarco, Joseph Diane DeMarco, Josephine Pietrantonio DeMarco, Marincola, Matus, Mrs Josephine DeMarco, New York, Operation Varsity, Orchard Park, Parkinson's Disease, Simko, Tennessee Maneuvers, Vogel, Wishard
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from his Widow, Mrs Josephine DeMarco, and several other Friends in the Orchard Park area, we learned that Mr. Joseph D DeMarco, Co B, 194th GIR passed away on 8 December 2009. As a very personal Friend of the DeMarco Family, it was very easy to contact the Family to obtain the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Kathy Gault we learned that Frank E. Cuff, Lt US Army (Ret), Co F 507th PIR passed away on 6 December 2009. With an assist from Ed Siergiej I was able to contact the Family this morning to obtain the essential information for this message.
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Tags: 193rd GIR, Brenda Smyth Ross, David Smyth, Ed Siergiej, Edward E. Smyth, Edward Smyth Jr, First Baptist Church, Florida, Gene Hermann, Hq 2, James Smyth, Lake Josephine, Linda Jeffries, Pastor Kevin Ahrens, Ruth Smyth, Sebring
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Gene Hermann, who received a letter from his Widow, we learned that Mr. Edward E. Smyth, Hq 2, 193rd GIR, passed away on 25 October 2009. With assistance from Ed Siergiej I was able to contact the Family to obtain the necessary information for this message.
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Tags: 17th Airborne Division, 193rd GIR, 1st Congregational Church, American Legion, Andrea (Eide) Larsen, Benson Brothers, Cavallin Funeral Home, Cook County, Ed Siergiej, Elinor Savor, Gene Hermann, Grand Marais, Hans Eide, Hq 2, Lauren B. Larsen, Lions Club, Midway Service, Minnesota, North Shore Care Center, US Army, Veterans Taps, Volunteer Fire Dept.
It is with as heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a phone call from Ralph Larsen to Gene Hermann we learned that his Father, Mr. Lauren B. Larsen, Hq 2, 193rd GIR, passed away on 3 January 2009. With an assist from Gene Hermann, Ed Siergiej and the Cavallin Funeral Home I was able to contact the Family to obtain the information for this message.
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We are sad to report the death of Charles J. Askegaard.
His obituary : 99er Lt Col Charles J. Askegaard, age 93, passed away on September 27, 2009 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home. He had been a resident of Detroit Lakes, MN for over 48 years.
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Tags: Charles A. J. Halpin Jr, Co D 513th PIR, Ed Siergiej, Elizabeth A. Bergin, George Hudicka, Hatboro, Immaculate Conception Church, Jenkintown, Joseph J McGoldbrick Funeral Home, LaSalle University, Philadelphia Inquirer, Professor Emeritus
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from George Hudicka and Ed Siergiej we learned that Mr Charles A. J. Halpin, Jr, Co D, 513th PIR, passed away on 15 November 2009. With assistance from the Joseph J McGoldbrick Funeral Home I was able to contact the Family to obtain the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a phone call from the Family to Bill Smith, who passed the sad news on, we learned that Mr. Donald B. Canfield, Co E, 193rd GIR, passed away on 12 November 2009. I have recently been in contact with the Canfield Family, concerning the planned 2010 trip to Europe, so it was relative easy to contact the Family to obtain the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. This sad news concerns the passing of Dr Katsumi Nakadate, Hq 681st GFA who passed away on 29 November 2007. In the latest issue of the Thundermailcall (#21, November 2009) an article concerning Dr. Nakadate) is as follows :
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Tags: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ed Siergiej, First Baptist Church, Gasch Funeral Home, George Hudicka, Hq 155th Abn AA, Hyattsville, Mrs Bev Zimmerman, National Geographic, Ollie E. Hawkins, Suitland, Transit System, Washington DC Metropolitan, William K. Hawkins
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of a Family Member of one of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from George Hudicka we learned that Mrs. Ollie E. Hawkins, Widow of Mr. William K. Hawkins, Hq 155th Abn AA, passed away on 8 October 2009. With assistance from several individuals, (George Hudicka, Ed Siergiej, Mrs Bev Zimmerman, and the Gasch Funeral Home) I was able to contact the Hawkins Family to obtain the essential information for this message.
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Tags: 507th Prcht Ind Regt, Atlanta, Bahamas, Cathy Gault, Civic Organizations, Creighton Hill Phillips, Dianna Dubree Phillips, District, Fort Worth, Georgia, Georgia State University, Imogene Cagle Dubree, IRS, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Louis Coulter Dubree, Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Marietta, Marietta Civitan Club, Marietta Men's Garden Club, Michele Dubree Howell, Minnie Gillentine Dubree, North Carolina, Odell L. Dubree, Olivia Gene Dubree, Raleigh, Savannah, Texas, US Power Squadron-Atlanta Division, US Treasury Department, Veterans Taps, Wilmington
It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Cathy Gault we learned that Mr. Odell L. Dubree, 507th Prcht Inf Regt, passed away on 10 October 2009. Through the information provided by Cathy I obtained the essential details for this message.
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Tags: Emily Marie Pastusek Pavlicek, H Company 507th P.I.R., Hereford, Houston, James E Pavlicek, Jim - Emilia Gieptner Pavlicek, Kathy Gault, Kent, Lubbock, Ohio, Praha, Shiner, St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Texas, Texline, Veterans Taps, Wichita Falls
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the Static Line Magazine and assistance from Kathy Gault we learned that Mr. James E Pavlicek, Co H, 507th Prcht Inf Regt, passed away on 4 April 2009. With assistance from several sources I was able to contact the Family to obtain the information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from Kathy Gault, Secretary 507th PIR Association, we learned that Mr Arthur A Seid, Hq 507th PIR passed away on 21 September 2009. Kathy Gault provided the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from Kathy Gault, Secretary 507th PIR Association, we learned that Mr Charles J. Nimorwicz, SR Co, 507th PIR passed away on 9 June 2009.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from George Hudicka we learned that Mr. Eugene “Gene” W. Howard, Btry C, 155th Abn AA, passed away on 27 September 2009.
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Tags: 002nd Infantry Division, 38th Inf Regt, 507th PIR Association, Airborne Department, Alexis Smith, Amanda McDaniel, Bachelor of Science, Baton Rouge, Brandon McDaniel, Bronze Star - Oak Leaf Clusters, Bulverde, Caracas, Caribbean Defense Command, Chief Instructor, CO 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, CO 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Combat Infantryman Badge, Corey Mayeux, D-Day, Department of Health, Doug Griffin, Dr. Tannetje` Crocker, Edwin & Jennie Lewis Smith, France, French Croix de Guerre, French Legion d'Honneur, Fresville, Ft. Benning, Ft. Bragg, Ft. Campbell, Ft. Sheridan, Garrett Griffin, Germany, Gordon K Smith, Haley McDaniel, Hq 507th PIR, Human Resources, Illinois, Jessica Mayeux, Jilray & Dominique Launay, Kade Kienzle, Kathy Gault, Keller, Kimberleigh Gratehouse, Korea, Kristopher Kienzle, La Fière, Lindsey Gratehouse, Louisiana, LSU, LTC US Army (Ret), Lukenwald, Margo & Larry Shallcross, Mark & Susie Gazaway Smith, Martha Griffin, Martha LeBleu Smith, Masonic Service, Master Parachutist Badge, Nicole Shallcross, Normandy, Oflag 64 POW Camp, Panama, Payton Gratehouse, Platoon Leader 501st Parachute Battalion, Poland, POW, Purple Heart, Resthaven Gardens of Memory, ROTC, Ryan Griffin, San Antonio, Sandra Rodgers, Shane Crocker, Shellie Kienzle, Spring Branch, Stalag 3, Taylor Smith, Texas, Trenton McDaniel, University of Wisconsin, Venezuelan Parachute Battalion, Waukesha, Wisconsin, XO 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, XO 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Kathy Gault, 507th PIR Association we learned that Gordon K Smith, LTC US Army (Ret), Hq 507th PIR, passed away on 21 September 2009. With assistance from the family members I was able to obtain the essential information for this message.
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Tags: 30th Infantry Division (US), 507th PIR, 507th PIR Association, American Legion Post 466, Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Champaign, Co's C E & F, D-Day, David (Yon) Parks, Denver, Donald (Mary Lou) Parks, Eureka, Eureka Christian Church, Fort Wayne, Greenfield, Ilene Gasser, John Parks, Kathy Gault, Korean War, Leanne Parks, Loan Officer, Lorene Bonnell, Maple Lawn Health Center, Masonic Lodge, Mildred Nichols Parks, North Oakwood Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Production Credited Association, Purple Heart, Rev. Doug Hicks, Robert Parks, Spokane, Springfield, Thelma Gasser, United States Army, Washington
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from Kathy Gault, 507th PIR Association we learned that Mr. Robert Parks, Co’s C, E & F, 507th PIR, passed away on 18 September 2009. With assistance from the Funeral Home I was able to contact his Son, Mr. David Parks to obtain the details for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the Static Line Magazine and Kathy Gault, 507th PIR Association we learned that Mr. Alexander F Turlo, Co G, 507th PIR, passed away on 21 January 2009. Kathy Gault provided me with the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Late yesterday, 17 September, 2009, I received a phone call from Mrs Bonnie Hostetter with the sad news that her Father, Mr. Nick R. Tarnovich, Co B, 194th GIR passed away on 2 Aug 2009. She provided me the essential information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the Static Line Magazine we learned that Mr. Frank R McKinney, I Company, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, passed away on 31 May 2009. With assistance from the Funeral Home and the Hartford Courant Newspaper I was able to contact Mrs. Audrey McKinney, his Widow, to obtain the details for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the Static Line Magazine we learned that Mr. John H Summer, Hq Company 1st Bn, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, passed away on 26 April 2009. With the assistance of Mr Summer’s Architecture Firm I was able to contact Mrs Susan Ory, his Daughter, to obtain the information for this message.
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It is with a heavy heart that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the Static Line Magazine we belatedly learn that Edward J Jeziorski, C-507th Parachute Infantry Regiment 17th Airborne Division passed away on June 16 2009. This morning I was able to contact Mrs. Cheryl Dellinger, Mr. Jeziorski’s Daughter, to obtain the information for this message. Following his service in World War II Mr Jeziorski made a career with the Mutual of Omaha in the Insurance business where he rose to the position of General Manager. Following his retirement he became very restless and went back to work selling tools and equipment to the Farmers in the Shenandoah Valley. He loved associating with the Farmers in the area. He joined our Association in 1982 and became a Life member in 1991. The cause of death was Heart Failure at the age of 88.
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Tags: Appalachian Trail, Blue Comets Motorcycle Club, Charles C. "Cal" Roessler, Drexel University, George Hudicka, Hatboro, Hq 2-513th PIR, Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home, Northeast High School, Philadelphia, Skippack, St John’s Lutheran Church
It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veteran and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from George Hudicka, who saw the Obituary in the local newspaper, we learn that Mr. Charles C. “Cal” Roessler, Hq 2-513th PIR, passed away on 25 August 2009. I was able to contact the Family this morning to obtain the information for this message. Following his service in World War II where he earned three Bronze Stars, Mr Roessler earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Drexel University for a career in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. He was an avid reader and adventurer. Among his many interests were bowling, golf, hiking the Appalachian Trail and camping. He learned to fly an airplane and glider, sail, canoe, scuba dive and white water rafting. His passion as he approached retirement was to travel and see as much of the United States as he could. Mr. Roessler joined our Association in 1961, became a Life Member in 1990 and attended some 12 Reunions. He suffered Dementia for several years. The cause of death was Natural Causes at the age of 84.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from Joe Quade we learned that Mr. Paul R. Rochford, Co I, 513th PIR, passed away on 6 August 2009. Unfortunately, with the assistance of the Funeral Home handling the arrangements and from the AOL White Pages, I was unable to contact a Family member to obtain the information for this message. Ed Siergiej provided the following information. Mr Rochford was discharged in 1946 and years later in the early to mid 1960’s served with the 19th Special Forces Airborne Group, the Green Berets. He spent most of his career in the secondary and higher education field. He joined our Association in 1972 and became a Life member in 1997. He attended eight Reunions with the last one being our “Farewell Reunion” in Hampton, VA in 2007. He was 83 years of age at the time of death.
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. In a message from Joe Quade we learned that Mr. Ralph C Neves, Co C, 139th Abn Engr Bn, passed away on 10 January 2009. I was able to contact the Family this morning to obtain the information for this message. Following his service in World War II Mr Neves remained in the US Army. He attained the rank of CW3 while serving as a Safety Engineer in the Active Army and the Reserves. He served the United States Government for 30 years as a Safety Officer and Inspector at Red Stone Arsenal, Rock Island, IL and other stations. In retirement he remained active in Civic Activities such as Meals On Wheels. He joined our Association in 1989 and became a Life Member in 1994. He fell on 1 January 2009 and fractured a hip. Surgery was successful but he suffered a Heart Attack that was the cause of death at the age of 84.
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It is with a heavy heart that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a message from James R. Jones we learn that Robert Faulkner Gray, Sr, Capt US Army (Ret), 194th GIR, passed away on 1 August 2009. I was able to contact a Family Member to obtain the information for this message. Following his service with the 17th Airborne Division Capt Gray remained in the US Army for a 20 year career. Following his military service he was employed by a local Bank and the Electronic Data Systems Inc in Columbia, SC. In retirement he enjoyed following his Father’s trade – A Cabinet Maker. The cause of death was Natural Causes at the age of 93.
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It is with a heavy heart that we belatedly learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through a letter to George Hudicka from Mr. Denny Schackter with the sad news that his Father, Mr. Harry Schackter, Btry D, 155th Abn AA, passed away on 1 November 2008. Following his service in World War II, Mr Schackter embarked on a career as a Grocery and Liquor Store owner. Following his retirement he was an avid “Golfer” and an Enthusiastic Wisconsin Badger Football Fan. He joined our Association in 1976 and was a paid up Member through 2007. The cause of death was multiple Organ Failure just short of his 96th Birthday. Neither Ed Siergiej nor I were successful in retrieving Guest Book or Obituary information on Legacy or the Local News Papers since this information was archived.
Mr. Schackter is survived by one Son, two Daughters, and four Grandchildren. Correspondence may be addressed to the Schackter Family as follows :
Mr. Denny Schackter
766 Walden Dr
Palatine, IL 60067
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schackter Family.
Sincerely,
Del Townsend
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It is with a heavy heart and my deepest sympathy that we learn of the passing of another of our Distinguished Veterans and a Valued Comrade. Through the efforts of Joe Quade and Bill Tom we learned that Mr. Afton “Ed” Spurlock, Co A, 513th PIR, passed away on 31 August 2007. I was able to get in touch with Mrs. Velma Spurlock, his Widow, to obtain the information for this message.
Following his service in World War II Mr. Spurlock was trained as a Minister and he spent his entire career Preaching the Gospel. Following his Retirement he entered the “Cattle Leasing Business” that he enjoyed to the very end. The cause of death was Congestive Heart Failure at the age of 85.
Due to the elapse of time the Obituary and the Guest Book information has been archived and not available. Mr Spurlock is survived by his Wife of 65 years, Velma, three Daughters, seven Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Correspondence may be addressed to the Spurlock Family as follows :
Mrs. Velma Spurlock
92 Wesley Stevens Rd.
Farmington, AR 72730
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spurlock Family.
Sincerely,
Del Townsend
