Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Wilfred Christie Norton
By Deborah Larsen Wilfred Christie Norton Wilfred Christie Norton was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 30, 1922, the son of James and Ruth Wallace Norton. The Norton family lived in Troy Township, but Wilfred was employed at National Twist Drill & Tool...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Warren Joseph Schluchter
By Deborah Larsen Warren Joseph Schluchter Warren Joseph Schluchter was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 19, 1921, the son of Joseph and Esther Braun Schluchter. The Schluchters lived on North Main Street in Rochester, and Warren attended Rochester High School,...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Warren Allen Spencer
By Deborah Larsen Warren Allen Spencer Warren Allen Spencer was born in Armada, Michigan, on June 13, 1921, the son of Ela and Thelma Mills Spencer. The Spencer family moved to Avon Township around 1940 and lived in the Brooklands area. In January 1942, Warren entered...