Meet Our Honor Roll: Marvin Lee Cram

By Deborah Larsen Marvin Lee Cram Marvin Lee Cram was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 4, 1925, the son of Ervin and Iva Mae Coffman Cram. Marvin grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1944. His high school education...

Meet Our Honor Roll: John Claud Kemler

By Deborah Larsen John Claud Kemler John Claud Kemler was born in Rochester, Michigan, on October 13, 1912, the son of John and Mary McKenzie Kemler. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1931. After high school, John worked in the family...

Meet Our Honor Roll: James Jerome Fetterly

By Deborah Larsen James Jerome Fetterly James Jerome “Jim” Fetterly was born in Troy, Michigan, on October 2, 1924, the son of Lawrence and Mary Duggan Fetterly. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1942. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army Air...

Meet Our Honor Roll: Harry S. Tripp

By Deborah Larsen Harry S. Tripp Harry S. Tripp was born in Rochester, Michigan, on March 22, 1918, the son of Harry and Fael Springsted Tripp. Harry attended Rochester schools and entered the Michigan National Guard in October 1940. He was part of the 125th Regiment,...

Meet Our Honor Roll: Graham Patterson

By Deborah Larsen Graham Patterson Graham Spencer Patterson was born in Washington, Michigan, on September 20, 1925, the son of Hugh and Eleanor Mitchell Patterson. He attended Rochester High School, where he played tennis and basketball. Graham would have been a part...