Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Walter Lee “Red” Rewold
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...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Ruth Catherine Schonschack
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...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Richard Robert Ponke
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...