Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Clifford Patrick “Pat” Bracey
By Deborah Larsen Clifford Patrick “Pat” Bracey Clifford Patrick “Pat” Bracey was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on February 6, 1926, the son of Clifford and Alzina Patterson Bracey. From the time he was a small boy, Pat lived in Rochester, Michigan, with his uncle and...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Clarence Paul Russell
By Deborah Larsen Clarence Paul Russell Clarence Paul Russell was born in Ferndale, Michigan, on June 13, 1926, the son of Clarence and Mary Weber Russell. Clarence attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1944. After high school, he worked for...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Arthur Dale Reynolds
By Deborah Larsen Arthur Dale Reynolds Arthur Dale Reynolds was born in Rochester, Michigan, on October 6, 1920, the son of Harry and Flora Carpenter Reynolds. Arthur grew up in Troy Township and attended Clawson High School. His family moved to Avon Township around...