Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Roy Littlefair
By Deborah Larsen Roy Littlefair Roy Littlefair was born in Center Line, Michigan, on August 17, 1925, the son of Thomas and Doris Clark Littlefair. The Littlefair family moved to Avon Township when Roy was a child. In March 1943, Roy entered the U.S. Navy. After...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Robert Monroe “Bob” King
By Deborah Larsen Robert Monroe “Bob” King Robert Monroe “Bob” King was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on May 17, 1925, and was adopted by Annie C. King of Rochester, Michigan. Bob attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1943. In September 1943,...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Neil Ballard Hartwig
By Deborah Larsen Neil Ballard Hartwig Neil Ballard Hartwig was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 22, 1923, the son of Max and Lillian O’Bryan Hartwig. The Hartwigs moved to Rochester when Neil was a teenager, and his father operated Max A. Hartwig Real Estate. Neil...