by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Edward James Davis Edward James Davis was born in Granite City, Illinois, on July 25, 1922, the son of Daniel and Dollie Brown Davis. Edward came to Rochester as an adult and worked at Excello Corporation in Highland Park before the war. In April...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Wilbur Henry Stadler Wilbur Henry Stadler was born in Macomb County, Michigan, on June 27, 1917, the son of Charles and Tillie Behnke Stadler. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. Before the war, Wilbur was employed...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Wayne Young Holman Wayne Young Holman was born in Rochester, Michigan, on May 28, 1921, the son of Leon and Helen Young Holman. Wayne attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1939. In November 1939, Wayne enlisted in the U.S....
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Walter Lee “Red” Rewold Walter Lee “Red” Rewold was born in Rochester, Michigan, on June 28, 1924, the son of Charles and Emma Ebeling Rewold. Red attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1942. In 1942, Red entered the U.S. Army...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Ruth Catherine Schonschack Ruth Catherine Schonschack was born in Macomb County, Michigan, on October 7, 1914, the daughter of Fredrick and Verona Miller Schonschack. Ruth graduated from Mount Clemens High School and completed her nursing training at...
by RAHS | Jul 10, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Richard Robert Ponke Richard Robert Ponke was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on September 22, 1923, the son of August and Wanda Magdowski Ponke. Richard grew up in Avon Township, where his family lived on Hamlin Road. In December 1942, Richard enlisted...
