by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Robert James Burr Robert James Burr was born in Utica, Michigan, on October 3, 1924, the son of Clarence and Mabel DeCormier Burr. Robert grew up in Rochester, Michigan, and attended Rochester High School, receiving his diploma in 1946 after...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Richard Judson “Dick” Cole Richard Judson “Dick” Cole was born in Romeo, Michigan, on August 24, 1919, the son of Rama and Emily Chapman Cole. Dick grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1937. After high...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Richard Henry “Dick” Affeldt Richard Henry “Dick” Affeldt was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on May 10, 1922, the son of Henry and Ethel Ochs Affeldt. His father died when Dick was 10 years old, and a few years later, his mother married Rev. Edwin...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Ora Charlotte St. John Ora Charlotte St. John was born in Rochester, Michigan, on August 20, 1912, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Martin St. John. She graduated from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1936 and spent two years...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Melvin James “Mel” Whitman Melvin James “Mel” Whitman was born in Rochester, Michigan, on September 26, 1919, the son of Gordon and Mary Frey Whitman. Mel attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1937. In October 1940, Mel...
by RAHS | Jul 1, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Marvin Nichols Meier Marvin Nichols Meier was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 18, 1918, the son of Frederick and Allie Nichols Meier. Marvin attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. After high school, he worked at...
