Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Marvin Lee Cram
By Deborah Larsen Marvin Lee Cram Marvin Lee Cram was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 4, 1925, the son of Ervin and Iva Mae Coffman Cram. Marvin grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester High School, graduating in the class of 1944. His high school education...
Meet Our Honor Roll: John Claud Kemler
By Deborah Larsen John Claud Kemler John Claud Kemler was born in Rochester, Michigan, on October 13, 1912, the son of John and Mary McKenzie Kemler. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1931. After high school, John worked in the family...
Meet Our Honor Roll: James Jerome Fetterly
By Deborah Larsen James Jerome Fetterly James Jerome “Jim” Fetterly was born in Troy, Michigan, on October 2, 1924, the son of Lawrence and Mary Duggan Fetterly. He attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1942. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army Air...