By Deborah Larsen Melvin James “Mel” Whitman Melvin James “Mel” Whitman was born in Rochester, Michigan, on September 26, 1919, the son of Gordon and Mary Frey Whitman. Mel attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1937. In October 1940, Mel...

By Deborah Larsen Marvin Nichols Meier Marvin Nichols Meier was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 18, 1918, the son of Frederick and Allie Nichols Meier. Marvin attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1936. After high school, he worked at...

By Deborah Larsen Lloyd Casey Niles Lloyd Casey Niles was born in Rochester, Michigan, on August 4, 1905, the son of Guy and Bessie Casey Niles. Lloyd grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1924. In January 1928, he began...