By Deborah Larsen Howard Harvey Farmer Howard Harvey Farmer was born in Macomb County, Michigan, on June 18, 1920, the son of Jerry and Ruth Major Farmer. He grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1938. Howard was also...

By Deborah Larsen Harry Edward Nettnay Harry Edward Nettnay was born in Avon Township, Michigan, on March 6, 1906, the son of William and Ida Rhyndress Nettnay. In February 1927, Harry entered the U.S. Navy and trained as a naval aviator. While stationed at Pensacola,...

By Deborah Larsen Gerrit Henry Fletcher Gerrit Henry Fletcher was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 1, 1908, the son of Claude and Anna Ebelink Fletcher. Gerrit grew up in Portage, Michigan, and earned his teaching degree from Western Michigan College (now...