by RAHS | Aug 26, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Henry Nicholas Pape Henry Nicholas Pape was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on November 4, 1923, the son of Hendrik and Nellie van Prooyen Pape. Henry grew up in Kalamazoo but moved to Rochester, Michigan, to work at National Twist Drill & Tool...
by RAHS | Aug 26, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Donald Major Farmer Donald Major Farmer was born in Rochester, Michigan, on May 6, 1918, the son of Jerry and Ruth Major Farmer. Donald attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. After high school, he worked for the A & P...
by RAHS | Aug 26, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Charles Frank Sibert Charles Frank Sibert was born in Fruitport, Michigan, on December 18, 1920, the son of Charles and Clarissa Bowles Sibert. The Sibert family moved to Rochester in 1924. Charles attended Rochester High School and graduated in the...
by RAHS | Aug 26, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Allan Wendell Austin Allan Wendell Austin was born in Mendota, Illinois, on May 22, 1924, the son of Delbert and Edith Hansen Austin. He grew up in Dearborn and Detroit, Michigan, and was employed by National Twist Drill and Tool Company by 1942. His...
by RAHS | Jul 30, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Warren Kay Peck Warren Kay Peck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 16, 1919, the son of Ward and Ethel Kay Peck. He was known to friends and family by his middle name, Kay. Kay and his family moved to Rochester around 1933. He attended Rochester...
by RAHS | Jul 30, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Robert Louis Blome Robert Louis Blome was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 8, 1922, the son of Frederick and Leila Barribeau Blome. Robert grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1940. After high...
