Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Eugene James “Gene” Marcotte
By Deborah Larsen Eugene James “Gene” Marcotte Eugene James “Gene” Marcotte was born in Rochester, Michigan, on July 13, 1923, the son of Oren and Edna Lovell Marcotte. He was one of thirteen children and one of six Marcotte sons to serve in uniform during World War...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Donald James Callard
By Deborah Larsen Donald James Callard Donald James Callard was born in Livingston County, Michigan, on May 15, 1918, the son of James and Eva Maxfield Callard. Donald grew up in Troy Township, but by 1940, his family had moved to Avon Township and lived on Avon Road....
Meet Our Honor Roll: Donald Harold “Don” Metro
By Deborah Larsen Donald Harold “Don” Metro Donald Harold “Don” Metro was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 24, 1925, the son of Joseph and Mildred Busha Metro. Don attended Rochester High School, where he was active in boxing. In November 1942, Don enlisted in...