by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Ralph Thomas Bearss Ralph Thomas Bearss was born in Santa Clara, California, on April 27, 1919, the son of James and Annie George Bearss. The Bearss family moved to Avon Township when Ralph was a small boy and lived on Bloomer Road. Before the war,...
by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Norman Henry Gebert Norman Henry Gebert was born in Avon Township on October 10, 1925, the son of Henry and Lillian Krell Gebert. The Gebert family lived on Dequindre Road. After high school, Norman was employed at Yates Cider Mill. In January...
by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Nelson Joseph Hanlon Nelson Joseph Hanlon was born in Corunna, Michigan, on June 13, 1920, the son of James and Lillie Mae Patterson Hanlon. The Hanlon family moved to Rochester when Nelson was a small child and lived on Oak Street. He attended...
by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Kenneth Julius “Ken” Hillman Kenneth Julius “Ken” Hillman was born in Romeo, Michigan, on March 3, 1921, the son of Carl and Louise Doll Hillman. The Hillmans moved to Rochester when Ken was a child and made their home on Ludlow Street. Ken attended...
by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Keith Franklin Pickering Keith Franklin Pickering was born in Rochester, Michigan, on January 15, 1923, the son of Lester and Nellie Howard Pickering. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1940. Before the war, Keith worked...
by RAHS | May 18, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen John Samuel Terry John Samuel Terry was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on June 18, 1925, the son of G. Preston and Mary Shields Terry. The Terry family had lived in Oakland County since the pioneer era. John attended Rochester High School and graduated...
