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106th Infantry Division Obituaries   (2449 Obits; 263 Unpublished)

Due to the extreme number of obituaries that we have discovered that were never reported to the Asociation, and the fact it would require many CUB's to print them all, we have decided to publish them all electronically.
This will include both those reported, plus the ones we have discovered.
Below are the obituaries known to the Association. If the obit was published in a CUB, the columns 'Vol', No', Mth/Yr' will indicate the issue of the CUB. 'Add' means not published in a CUB.

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ADD  D'AGOSTINO, BERNARD R.424/1BN12/6/2005SHREWSWBURY- Bernard R. D'Agostino, 86, of 61 Dewey Road, Shrewsbury died December 6th, 2005 after being stricken ill. Mr. D'Agostino leaves his wife, Lena M. (Falcone) D'Agostino; a son Bernard J. D'Agostino of North Clearwater, Florida; a brother, Victor D'Agostino of Rochdale; two sisters, Helen Georges and Jennie Keegan both of Clearwater, Florida; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was born in Shrewsbury, son of the late Antonio and Carmella (Terabessa) D'Agostino and had lived in Shrewsbury all of his life. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1938. Bernard was a W.W. II U.S. Army veteran having served with the 1st Battalion, 424th Infantry in the European Theatre. He was captured in Germany and was a Prisoner of War for four months, for this he received three Bronze Stars. Bernard had been employed as a Machinist for over 40 years for Worcester Gear Works in Worcester before he retired in 1980. He was a member of Saint Anne's Parish in Shrewsbury and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bernard's family on Sunday, December 11th from 2-5 P.M. in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. A funeral Mass for Mr. D'Agostino will be celebrated on Monday, December 12th at 10 A.M. in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to Saint Anne's Human Services, c/o St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. https://brittonfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/598316/dagostino-bernard/obituary.php
622Mar, 2006DAHL, ARLANE AUXILIARY11/4/20055330 Beacon Hill Road, #316 Arlane, age 82. was Auxiliary member. The wife (34 years) of Floyd Dahl 590/C (POW held at Stalag IV B). They were married 54 years. 2 sons, 1 daughter, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  
622Mar, 2006DAHLEN, PATRICK 591/SV7/11/20021062 In A Circle, Franklin, IN 46131 No other details known Wife Barbara Dahlen continues as an Associate.  
623Jun, 2006DAHLEN, WILLIAM SCHAEFER, SR.591ST SERVICE BATTERY7/11/2006106 in A Circle, Franklin IN 46131 Mistakenly identified in the last CUB as "Patrick Dahlen. Barbara Dahlen his wife, Associate member. wrote that they were married 55.5 years. have two sons. five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. My apologies, Barbara for the error..  
584Jul, 2002DAHLEN, WILLIAM SCHAEFER, SR.591/SV7/11/20021062 In a Circle, Franklin, IN 46131-9192 Wife Barbara Dahlen called informing us of his death. Barbara is an Associate member. William S. Dahlen Sr. was a retired building engineer for the former United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co in downtown Baltimore. He died of cancer at a hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana at the age of 80. Married to Barbara L. Swiggett in 1947 the couple settled in Linthicum. A metal worker by trade, he worked for Lloyd E. Mitchell Co. and Riggs Distler before being named building engineer for USF&G's building, now the Legg Marson Building. A member of the Linthicum United Methodist Church, he also had been a district commissioner in Maryland for the Boy Scouts of America. An avid woodworker who enjoyed building dollhouses in his basement workshop. Interested in genealogy and an avid Orioles and Colts fan. He is survived by wife Barbara, two sons William Dahlen and David Dahlen, a sister Dorothy Dahlen and five grandchildren.  
561Oct, 1999DAILEY, HAMPTON J., JR.422/K11/20/1995  
522Jan., 1996DAILEY, HAMPTON J., JR.422/K 11/19/19953900 France Place, Brooklyn Center. MN 55429 *Received a call from Shirley, his wife, stating that Hampton had died 19 November 1995. He was planning on attending our Dec 6 mini-reunion. I learned at the reunion that Hampton died from a fall. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, son, John & wife Jane; daughter, Mary & husband Kenneth Fischer; mother Ruth Smith of Huntsville, AL; two brothers, and two grandchildren. He was interned at the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  
692Jul, 2013DALE, JOHN L. 'JACK'424/G9/1/2012From natural causes. Reported by Beverley Dale (daughter-inlaw) via Herb Sheaner  
622Mar, 2006DALTON, JAMES V.423 INF/G, 423 INF/AUnk.12205 Benson, Chino, CA 91710-2462 No details available. This was reported during Arlington Virginia Reunion  
652Aug, 2009DALUISIO, CARMEN 424/K3/9/2009Box 53 Curtisville, PA 15032-0053  
561Oct, 1999DASHNER, ROBERT 422/MED1/16/1999  
553Apr, 1999DASHNER, ROBERT F.422/MED 3/6/199921755 Rein, EastPointe, MI 48021 Margie, Robert's daughter wrote: "My dad passed away on March 6, 1999 from a massive heart attack. He really enjoyed the reunions. He was laid out at Peter's Funeral Home, Grouse Point, Michigan and the funeral was held at St. Theela's Church in Clinton Township. He also enjoyed on all the e-mail letters from your "Bulge-List- group. It made his day when I brought over his e-mails to read."  
653Dec, 2009DATTE, CHARLES T.591/SV11/3/2009231 Davis Ave., Clifton Heights, PA 19018-1420 Widow, Nancy  
632Mar, 2007DAVAILA, EUGENE C.591/C11/10/20066015 Verde Trail South, Apt P111, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Virginia Bond, a friend, wrote: "Eugene served in the Battle of the Bulge. He enjoyed your publication and I thought his friends might like to know of his death.  
424July, 1986DAVIDSON, BETTY ASSOCIATE4/17/1986widow of Brooks "Davey" Davidson, (Service Btry. 591st F.A. Bn.), passed away on April 17, 1986. She had been an associate member of the 106th Division Association since the death of "Davey" in 1974. Her funeral was held on Saturday, April 19, 1986 in Lumberport, West Virginia. Bill and Barb Dahlen (Service Btry., 591st F.A. Bn.) of Linthicum Hgts., Md., were among those who attended.  
ADD  DAVILA, EUGENE C.591/B11/10/2006Davila, Eugene C., 92, of Boca Raton passed away on November 10, 2006. Mr. Davila served in the 106th Infantry in the Battle of the Bulge in WWll. He retired as Vice President of First Federal Savings & Loan of Puerto Rico. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Camino Real. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Hospice of Palm Beach County. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/obituaries/eugene-c-davila-fl/
643Dec, 2008DAVIS, CLYDE W.422/A7/11/20081738 N. Spencer Ave, Indianapolis, ID  
462Jan, 1990DAVIS, LESLIE (LESTER) E.422/SVUnk.18032 Celia Ave Brooksville, Florida 34609  
622Mar, 2006DAVIS, LOUIS 423/HQ 1 BNUnk.501 W. 107th St Apt 235 Kansas City, MO 64114 Notice of death received - no detail - no date.  
672Aug, 2011DAVIS, RINARD GRUVER(NO SPECIFIC UNIT GIVEN)7/1/2011Born Nov. 21, 1924, in Kansas City to Thomas and Minola Davis he graduated from Westport High School and served in the 106th Infantry Division. He succeeded his father as President of National Truck Equipment Co. in Kansas City and sold the business upon his retirement. He married Marjorie Lee (Weighill) Davis of Kansas City September 14, 1957. They raised four children and shared their lives until her passing on September 6, 1999. He married Donna K. (Sutton) Davis May 3, 2008, and was blessed with her love and support until his death. Rinard was a loyal, devoted, dependable and selfless husband and father with many friends. He was active as a Master Mason with Independence Lodge #76, a lifetime member of Tirey J. Ford American Legion Post 21, a Scoutmaster, and a DeMolay “chapter dad.” He is survived by his wife Donna; children, Thomas Davis (wife Julie), Overland Park, KS; Susan Baresel (husband Donald), Kansas City, MO; Mitchell Davis, Kansas City, MO; Gregg Davis, Grain Valley, MO; step- children Sharon Owen and John Sutton; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com. Reported by Julie Davis, daughter-in-law, via Jim West  
682BApr, 2012DAVIS, RINARD GRUVER424C7/1/2011Submitted by Donna Davis, Kansas City. MO  
673Dec, 2011DAVIS, WILLIAM NOT REPORTED5/14/2011“William “Bill” C. Davis, 93, of Gering, passed away at The Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff. Bill was born Jan. 13, 1918 in Moravia, Iowa to Carl and Isal Davis. He graduated from Chadron State College. In 1941, he taught Social Studies and coached at Morrill High School. He was united in marriage to Maxine Shoopman on August of 1941 in Alliance. Bill entered the U.S. Army July 30, l942, and served during WWII. He served in Germany and the Battle of the Bulge and earned the Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged October 23, 1945. Bill started in own business, Davis Realty, retiring in 1981. He loved his God, country, family, friends, Huskers, golf and his childhood dog Buster. Submitted by Bill Tooke, who states that “Bill was older than many of us at the time and became known to us as Pops”.  
561Oct, 1999DAVIS, WILLIAM E.423/C5/13/1993  
732Jul, 2017DE LA SAULX, CHRISTIAN KRAFTNON 106TH VET3/16/2017Born in Liège on February 27, 1930, he passed away at Banneux on March 16, 2017. He was Honorary President of CRIBA & C-47 Club Ardennes Salm River Chapter, as well as Civil Engineer University of Liège, Honorary Sub-Director of the Energy Department of CMI, Captain-Commander of the Reserve Forces, Belgian Army, Officer in the Order of the Crown; and the widower of Madame Gabrielle de Borman. His religious service took place at the Saint Jean-Baptiste church in Embourg on March 22, 2017, with interment at the family plot at the cemetery of Jemeppe-sur-Meuse. Online condolences can be submitted at: www. dansnospensees.be. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, and many nephews and nieces. Reported by Carl Wouters  
ADD  DE LEON, CLARO VILLALOBOS422 INF1/5/2019It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of another one from the greatest generation. Claro Villalobos DeLeon was born in Peoria, Arizona to Juan DeLeon and Josefa DeLeon on Sept. 20, 1925. He passed away on Jan. 5, 2019 after a short battle with cancer, with his family by his side.He was predeceased by his parents, infant daughter Guadalupe DeLeon, and siblings Maurilia Bernal, Cecilia Soto, Dolores DeLeon, Trinidad DeLeon, Juan DeLeon, and Refugio DeLeon.He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Herminia DeLeon. Sisters, Guadalupe Hernandez and Margarita DeLeon. His children Josie Sanchez (Frank), Henry DeLeon (Maricela), Michael DeLeon (Maria), David DeLeon, Ruben DeLeon (Nilda). His grandchildren Candice Sanchez, Christopher Sanchez, Ashley Cazares (Daniel), Nick DeLeon (Dolores), Jennifer Rodriquez (Ariel), Eric DeLeon (Yesenia), Crystal DeLeon(Benny), Antonio DeLeon, Alyanna DeLeon, Xavier DeLeon(Demi), Zander DeLeon, Kaia DeLeon, and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Claro was inducted into the US Army on March 21, 1944 and served as a medic with the medical detachment 422 infantry, 106th division. His unit served in France, Belgium and Germany. He was tasked with evacuating the wounded from the lines to rear areas and with treating their wounds. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern ribbon, good conduct medal and victory medal. He was honorably discharged on May 13, 1946. After him and his brothers Juan and Refugio were discharged from service, the family moved from Litchfield Park, Arizona to the DiGiorgio labor camp to work the farms. They eventually settled in Lamont, Ca. He worked in farming all of his life and retired after working as a supervisor for the William Mosesian Corp. for 27 years. Claro was a hardworking man who loved and devoted his life to his family. He enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren"s sporting events. He was an Avid LA Dodgers fan and enjoyed listening to Vin Scully describe the action on the field. He had the time of his life when he traveled to Washington DC as part of the Honor Flight as he was a proud veteran. He also enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden. Pallbearers are Nick DeLeon, Eric DeLeon, Xavier DeLeon, Zander DeLeon, Antonio DeLeon and Christopher Sanchez.A special thanks to the nurses at Adventist Health Hospital, Tony in ER, Jill and Alyssa in ICU, as well as Iain Gallego, FNP.Visitation is from 4-8 pm Thursday January 17th at Greenlawn Funeral Home Southwest, rosary recital is from 7:00-7:45 pm. Mass and funeral procession will start at 10:00 am Friday Jan. 18th at St. Augustine Church in Lamont. https://www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com/obituaries/Claro-Villalobos-De-Leon?obId=4208907
731Mar, 2017DE ST. AUBIN, ROBERT A.422/B11/25/2016Robert de St. Aubin, age 94, Berlin, passed on November 25, 2016, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Chicago on June 23, 1922. He spent his early years in Oak Park, IL, and attended Oak Park River Forest High School. He served his country in the 106th Infantry participating in the Battle of the Bulge and receiving the Bronze star for his service. He married the “girl next door,” La Vergne toe Laer in 1950. Bob worked for many years as a salesman for Sears Roebuck. Forty-six years ago, he moved his family to his beloved home on the Fox River and opened Bob"s Hardward in Berlin. After he closed the hardware store, he worked as a janitor for St. Joseph"s Church and School in Berlin. (Affectionately known as Mr. Bob). Bob ran the food pantry in Berlin for many years. He was an avid card player, dividing his days between the Berlin Senior Center and Pickett Senior Center. He did lots of volunteer work throughout the community, but his favorite volunteer job was at CHN, now Theda Care, where he worked for 10 years. He was also an active and faithful member of the Berlin VFW Wells Krause Post 2915 and All Saints Catholic Parish of Berlin. He is survived by his three children, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVergne, in 1990. Reported by his daughter, Susan Semro  
702Jul, 2014DE VITO, ARMANDO 'MANNY'422/B3/5/2014Golden Lion Manny DeVito of Belmont, MA passed away. He was born in Boston on January 30, 1918, and was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Talarico) DeVito. He served in the U.S. Army and was taken prisoner of war. He is survived by 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. Reported by Rick Barrow  
451Oct., 1988DEAL, JOHNNIE H.589/B 7/16/1988Johnnie H. Deal, 2326 Eden Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33803 was a POW at Stalag 11B. He died July 16th, 1988 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center of a heart attack. He leaves his wife, Eloise, a son Johnnie, a daughter Susan, two grandsons and two brothers. He will be greatly missed by all. His wife Eloise  
692Jul, 2013DEAN, VERNER WINFIELD, JR. 'RED'106/MPUnk.1300 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138-3220 Reported by Herb Sheaner (422/G), via Jacquelyn Coy  
721Mar, 2016DEBLASE, WILLIAM 590/HQ1/1/2013Reported by Don Prell, 422/AT  
543Apr., 1998DECK, ROBERT BOLTON 'TUCK'423/C 1/1/199810333 SW 41 Terrace. Miami, FL 33165 A Miami resident since 1951 coming from Baltimore. MD. Buck was the owner of The Bob Deck Manufacturing. He, aside from belonging to the 106th Inf. Div. Assoc. was a member of the Order of lloo-l-loo and the benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Survived by his wife Barbara. daughters Ronnie Deck and Delores (Debbie) McRae. grandchildren heather. Jennifer and Douglas Mcrae: two sisters and a brother.  
561Oct, 1999DECK, ROBERT BOLTON 'TUCK'423/C2/11/1998  
752Jul, 2019DEDEIAN, ARA 590/B5/28/2016Ara Dedeian, 90, was with the 106th Infantry Division, 590/FABN. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW at Stalag IXB Bad Orb. After almost 50 years, there was a memorable reunion with two of his follow prisoners during the 106th Infantry Division Reunion. He was a member of the American Ex-POW Garden State Chapter One and past Commander of the Glen Rock, NJ VFW. He is survived by three sons, several grandchildren and his loving wife, Dorothy. Reported by his wife, Dorothy  
661Apr, 2010DEFEO, FRED W., JR.423/SV1/3/2010P.O. Box 179 Eldred, NY 12732- 0179  
662Aug, 2010DEFEO, FRED W., JR.423RD1/3/2010P.O. Box 179, Eldred, NY 12732 Mr. Defeo (Tech 4) was a Battle of the Bulge veteran. He earned the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal and the American Campaign Medal. Reported by his widow Pamela  
ADD  DEFFENBAUGH, DAVID LLEWELLYN423/1 BN/D11/6/2018David Llewellyn Deffenbaugh; WWII veteran, recipient of Purple Heart, POW and numerous medals, was born January 27, 1923 to Emerson and Jane Deffenbaugh of Old Frame, PA. He was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom preceded him in death. He departed a life honorably lived at 6:30 PM on Tuesday November 6, 2018 surrounded by family. His service will be on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Claremore, located at 104 E. 4th Street, Claremore, OK. He was raised on a family farm, where he learned the importance of family and community, thereby laying the groundwork for a lifetime of service. After graduating high school, David was drafted into the Army in 1943. During Army Specialized Training at Alfred University, he met his future wife, Carolyn Howe. After acceptance as an Aviation Cadet, while awaiting preflight training, the program was discontinued and he was reassigned into the 106th Infantry. They boarded the Queen Elizabeth to Glasgow, Scotland and eventually arrived in St. Vith, Belgium, the point of the infamous Battle of the Bulge. There his company suffered heavy losses and survivors were taken prisoner. He was wounded in battle, then transported to Stalag X1 B in Germany. In April of 1945, the camp was liberated and he was transferred by hospital ship to England. He married Carolyn and began his life as an Insurance Executive, retired at age 55 and then bought his own agency in Claremore OK. His love of travel took him to all 50 states and abroad, spending weekends at Grand Lake. He was extremely active in the First Presbyterian Churches of Tulsa and Claremore. He loved music and sang in barbershop quartets and the church choirs. David"s commitment to service and family was evident as he was an integral part of his siblings" affairs at the ends of their lives. David was Carolyn"s primary caregiver until she passed away. In his many trips to PA, he was reacquainted with and then eventually married Eleanor Bixler of Smithfield PA. Her devotion to him was apparent to all who knew them. Eleanor"s ever-present care gave David boundless joy to the very end. He is survived by his wife Eleanor, his 3 children, Karen Deffenbaugh of Vinita, Barbara and Vernon Seebaran of Garland TX, and Rick and Kim Deffenbaugh of Tulsa, Ok. 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge the amazing care given by the staff of St Simeon"s, Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in David's name to either Home of Hope, P.O. Box 903, Vinita, Oklahoma 74301 or First Presbyterian Church, 102 E. 4th Street, Claremore, Oklahoma 74017. https://www.mmsfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/David-Deffenbaugh/#!/Obituary
ADD  DEGERLIA, GILBERT 422/HQ10/21/2014HAMBURG — Gilbert DeGerlia, 91, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at the Rosewood Care Center in Alton. He was born on March 20,1923, in Hamburg, and was son of the late Charles and Carrie (Smith) DeGerlia. He was a heavy equipment operating engineer. A World War II Army veteran, he was a P.O.W., captured in the Black Forest. Survivors are a son: Gilbert E. DeGerlia of Wood River, three granddaughters: Tonya Cox, Shaneen Duncan, Salina Crull; four great-grandchildren, Dustin, Branden, Dakota and Brandon. Preceding him in death were his parents and five sisters: Lillian William, Minnie Charlton,Lena Pence, Alberta Webb and infant Betty and five brothers: Charles, Clyde and Gerald DeGerlia, and two infants, William Claud and Luther. He was a lifetime member of the Kampsville American Legion and the VFW. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of services at noon on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at the Hanks https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetelegraph/obituary.aspx?n=gilbert-degerlia&pid=172917242&fhid=24795
561Oct, 1999DEHEER, MAJORIE 424/K10/12/1991  
431Nov., 1987DEHEER, RICHARD 424 INF/K10/13/1986I regretfully inform the Association of my husband's recent death. He was a member of the 106th Infantry Division. He died Oct. 13, 1986. He was a P.O.W. captured at the Battle of the Bulge. Survived by his wife, Gladys Thompson, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He shall be truly missed.  
531Oct., 1996DELCO, JOE 592/B 3/6/1996268 South Clarkson . Denver. CO 80209  
561Oct, 1999DELEO, JOSEPH592/B3/6/1996  
563Apr, 2000DERICK, ROBERT R.422/HQ 3BN2/14/2000John Hall, 423 Service Company reported that Robert died of cancer on 14 February 2000.  
682BApr, 2012DESANTIS, JOSEPH M., JR.422/HQ2/15/2012Reported by his daughter. Joanne Desantis  
612Mar, 2005DESOTO, PHILIP 422/MED11/15/200422 Otis Street, Livermore Falls, ME 04254-1536 Reported by his wife Marilyn DeSoto (mawillsd@adelphia.net). Philip was taken prisoner at the Battle of the Bulge. He was in Stalag 4 B. We were married 49 years and I miss him very much and will always miss him.  
614Sep, 2005DEVATY, RAYMOND S.423/HQ 2BNUnk.49"I Parkvue Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 14236 CUB magazine returned marked "Deceased.  
613Jun, 2005DEVATY, RAYMOND S.423/HQ 2BN1/23/20054971 Pan 'ac Dr.. Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Raymond died peacefully at home. Survived by his wife Eileen, his children Raymond Jr., James and Eileen, his brother Joseph DeVaty, Viola Gates and Lorraine Jones. Ray was a medic, taken POW in the Bulge. He managed to escape and then went on to serve his country in the Korean War. In 1983 he retired from t'S Steel after 30 years of service. He will missed by those that loved him.  
53Jan, 1949DICK, KENNETH T.106TH SIG CO9/3/1948Age 22, was killed on 3 Sept. '48 when the automobile in which he was a passenger rammed into a railroad streamliner at an unprotected crossing. His son, Kenneth John, was born on 19 Nov. '40 to his wife, Marion, of 5225 No. 49th St., Milwaukee 9, Wisc. Dick was a student at Marquette University, and his photograph appears on page 31 of the October 1948 CUB.  
614Sep, 2005DICKERSON, JAMES JACKSON, SR.422/HQ 3BN6/25/20051431 Cook Road. Zebulon, GA 30295 His wife, Nellie, advised us of his death. She was a Life Auxiliary and continues her Associate membership for two years. James was 85 and passed away at his home. He was a member of The Gathering nondenominational Church. Past Master of the Montgomery Lodge 31. a member and Past Worthy Patron of the Clarissa Pike Chapter #539, a member of the Royal Arch Mason Chapter #10 in Griffin and past commander of the Griffin Commandery #35.An ex-POW. He was also a retired electronic technician from Robins Air Force base. He is survived by Nellie Carroll Dickerson. a son Leonard and his wife. Pam; a daughter Patricia. Step children and their spouses; Bill and Marcia Poston of Zehulon, GA; Calvin and Sandy Poston of Lake Harwell and Janice and Norbet Jones of Savannah. GA. a grandson. Leonard, and seven stepchildren, nieces and nephews. He was buried in Fincher Memorial Cemetery.  
643Dec, 2008DIEFENTHALER, WILLARD F. 'LEFTY' (TWIN TO WILBUR)423 1STBN/HQ5/14/2008W5606 Co. Rd. EH Elkhart Lake, WI 53020  
731Mar, 2017DIEHL, LLOYD J.423/H8/6/2016Lloyd Diehl, age 91, of Hurffville, NJ, passed away at home on August 6 surrounded by his family. Lloyd served in World War II with the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division at the Battle of the Bulge, was taken prisoner Dec. 1944 and liberated April 1945. After the war, Lloyd became an electrical contractor establishing his own business in 1956. He was also an avid boater and fisherman. Predeceased by his wife, Lillian Corinne and daughter Diane DiFrancesco, he is survived by his wife Allie, two children as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reported by his daughter, Carol  
634Nov, 2007DIEHL, WILLIAM A.423/13/21/2007159 Pensinger Road, Greencastle, PA 17225 Returned mail marked deceased.  
773Nov, 2021DIETERICH, THOMAS 422/HQ11/29/2017Reported by his sister, Nancy Wynkoop  
741Mar, 2018DIETERICH, THOMAS E.423/HQ11/29/2017Drafted in 1943, he served mostly in Germany until 1948. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley in the early 1950s and later lived in Tigard, Oregon for many years with his wife, Evelyn. After her death, he moved to Ashland, OR and in 2015, until his passing, he received wonderful care at the Edward C. Allworth Veterans" Home in Lebanon, OR. The family thanks the directors, nurses and staff for the respectful and loving care he received there. Reported by his sister, Nancy Richardson Wynkoop  
631Dec, 2006DIETRICH, ARLAN H.81ST ENG/B9/1/199859 South Elm St Apt B, Kutztown, PA 19530 marked as such on a recently returned CUB magazine.  
651Apr, 2009DILL, RICHARD H.422/HQ 2ND BN1/21/2009868 Henricks Hill Rd., Southport, ME 04576  
452Jan., 1989DILLARD, RICHARD V.591/C 11/4/1988PAUL J. SAUGRICH 591 FABN/HQ BATT 613 SW Nichols Terrace Poe St Lucie, FL33452 Phylis Saugrich writes "I am sorry that have not notified you prior to this time. It is with great sadness that I must inform you and the 106th members that Paul passed away April 8, 1988. He always looked forward to receiving The CUB and was a devoted member. He had planned on attending the Roanoke reunion, but our Heavenly Father had other plans. We met in 1944 when the 106th was in Camp Atterbury, married in 1946, when Paul returned. We had a very special relationship for 42 happy years. We have two sons and we all miss him and his loving ways." 8055 Cedarbreok Sourhhaven, MS 38671 Word was recently received that Richard Dillard died at the Oakville Health Center on November 4, 1988. He was buried in the National Cemetery. He left his wife Wynona, two daughters, a son, 10 sisters, four brothers and a grandson.  
53Jan, 1949DILLMAN, ROGER M.422/K2/29/1944killed in action at the Anzio Beachhead on 29 Feb. 1944. He leaves a 4 1/2 year old son, Terry Roger. Our information is from Roger's mother, Mrs. Cecil H. Dillman, 602 W. Columbia St., Champaign, Ill.  
561Oct, 1999DILODOVICO, JOHN R.423/E3/1/1997  
533Apr., 1997DILODOVICO, JOHN R.423/E 3/24/1997196 Canby Cir, Spring Hill, FL 34606 John LoMonaco reported that his neighbor John DiLodovico, 423/E, died after a five year bout with cancer on 24 March 1997.  
812Jun, 2025DIMAS, PETE G.424/B2/27/2020Pete G. Dimas, 99, a WWII Veteran and POW, peacefully passed in his home on February 27, 2020. He was lovingly surrounded by his family. His original given name was Pantaleon. Pete was born on Oct 21, 1920, on the Las Vegas Land Grant in the family settlement of Los Ojitos Frios, New Mexico. Until the age of 5, he lived in Albuquerque where his father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, but, following an on-the-job accident, his father sought other employment. Eventually, up through the Great Depression, the family of 11 brothers and sisters moved throughout the west and southwest on a flatbed truck with all their belongings, including the chickens, cutting firewood, picking fruit, cotton, nuts, or doing whatever jobs they could to sustain themselves. In his late teens, Pete participated in the Depression Era Civilian Conservation Corps. The family eventually settled in Phoenix. Pete volunteered for service after the attack on Pearl Harbor. "I was riding in a car with friends and when we heard the news. We all said, we got to go." Pete volunteered for the Army Air Corps with hopes of being a gunner. His hopes were not fulfilled, so he volunteered for infantry duty with the newly formed 106th Infantry Division. In December 1943, prior to reporting to the 106th, Pete married Dilia Basurto, who he met while stationed at the Blythe Army Air Field. As part of Company B, 423rd Infantry Regiment, he was at the forward most position of the U.S. Army in Germany when, on December 16, 1944, German forces unleashed a massive surprise offensive to begin the largest battle in U.S. Army history, the Battle of the Bulge. German plans were for a quick, easy push through the untested troops, but the 106th held up the German timing necessary for its success. Pete's regiment tried to hold but was surrounded and cutoff from Allied forces. With ammo running out, weapons out of commission, and no chance of resupply, the 106th was ordered to attack German forces at the bridge in Schönberg, Belgium to attempt a breakout. Facing a German force 10 times its size, his unit was forced to surrender on December 19, 1944. Sgt Pete Dimas survived the rest of the war in several different POW camps. Emaciated, but alive, he crossed the Elbe River on a small boat to liberation on April 27, 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, and the WWII Victory medal. Upon his release, Pete returned to Phoenix. There he participated in the founding of American Legion Post 41, and continued his military service with the AZ Army and Air National Guard until 1961. He worked for the City of Phoenix Water Department for over 30 years and retired from his position as a Supervisor in 1977. Pete loved to travel and loved history. Every summer he took his family on a two-week camping trip to places like the Rockies, or to the Redwoods, or the ocean where, much to his wife's dismay, he'd stop at every roadside Point of Interest so his kids would understand the history of the area. There were also frequent family picnics. He relished telling jokes, and was a consummate story teller. Pete and Dilia were married for 72 years. His empathy, kindness, generosity, humor, and abounding love will never be forgotten by his family and friends. He is preceded in heaven by his devoted loving wife Dilia, his parents, Benito and Cleotilde, his brothers, Daniel, Anastacio, Alfred, and Robert, and his sisters, Gabrielita, Luisita, and Rita. He is survived by his sisters, Ramona, Frances, and Polly, his children, Alice Thiergart, Pete Dimas (Kathy), Sylvia Montoya (Lee), Richard Dimas, and Patricia Dimas, 11 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. The home-visit medical staff of the VA was wonderful with their excellent care and genuine concern for both our dad and our family. The family expresses its deepest gratitude to Veronica Lara who, for the last five years, helped with home care and who assisted our dad with his transition out of this life. Joy Gubac and Shellie Aguilera also provided personal loving care which is greatly appreciated. Visitation will take place at 9 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2020 followed by Scripture Service at 10 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Posted online on March 03, 2020 Published in The Arizona Republic https://www.azcentral.com/obituaries/par035852
682Apr, 2012DIMEGLIO, JOHN P.424/I9/30/2010Reported by Mrs. Viola DiMeglio (widow), via Murray Stein [OBIT FOUND LATER] http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/John-P.-Dimeglio-89551621
722Jul, 2016DIRENZO, PETER L.106TH/SIGNAL10/9/2015Peter L. DiRenzo of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Mayfield Village, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2015, at the age of 94. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the 106th Infantry Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia, and is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Reported by his daughter, Patti Anderson  
541Oct., 1997DODGE, WILLIAM L.424/M 6/2/19974065 Wayne Ridge Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701. Wife, Betty Jean  
561Oct, 1999DODGE, WILLIAM L.424/M6/2/1997  
812Jun, 2025DOERING, GEORGE IREY106th1/12/2020Died in Reno, Nevada – January 12, 2020, Born in Marion, Ohio on July 3, 1926. Moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1936 when father (George H. Doering) began employment with the IRS. Mother was Leona Glen Doering, nee Irey. Graduated South High School in 1944. Entered US Army, assigned to 106th Infantry Division in Europe, under command of General George Patton. Discharged in August of 1946 with rank of Tech Sargent. Graduated Case Institute of Technology with a BS in electrical engineering in 1950. Member SAE fraternity & the Case basketball team. Married Nancy J. Pannier September 2nd of that year. The couple had three children: Dr Roger W. Doering of Hayward, CA (2 girls & 1 boy) and 2 great grandchildren, Gail P. Vehslage of Harwood, MD 2 boys & twin great grandchildren, & David H. Doering of Concord, CA 2 girls. George was employed by 5 firms over a 41 year career, starting with Otis Elevator in lower Manhattan, NY. Three years later he joined Accuray in Columbus, Ohio. Here a small firm began applying isotopes to the non-contact measurement of the thickness of moving sheets being manufactured in many industrial processes, such as rubber tires, paper, metal rolling, plastic sheet, etc. George received 15 US patents. For business, George visited all fifty US states and 40 countries including six trips to Russia during the cold war period. George was very active in the Instrument Society of America, heading up technical programs occurring in Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago. After Accuray went public, George made a presentation to Wall Street analysts. He became V. P. of the Paper Industry Division; over half the company's business. After 23 years he joined an offshoot of this firm which was located in the Cupertino, California. Three years later he moved to St. Paul, Mn as a VP of National Can running a computer business, whose products ran can plants, located all over the world. For the last ten years of his career George was a Group V. P. for MTS Systems, with Divisions operating in Eden Prairie, Mn., Cary NC, and Germany. George retired in April of 1991 and moved to Reno, NV, but worked two weeks per month for the following 6 months. George enjoyed a number of activities outside of work. As a youth he studied violin under the conductor of the Youngstown symphony orchestra. The last thirty years he and Nancy attended and supported the symphonies wherever they lived. All three of their children played musical instruments in school. Their daughter Gail is an outstanding professional musician, and son Roger plays in the University Jazz orchestra where he teaches Engineering. Also in 1970, George got into sailing, by acquiring a Tartan 34 foot sailboat. All the kids learned to sail, and ultimately he sailed on all the Great Lakes except Ontario. He also sailed in the Virgin Islands, the Grenadines and up and down the West Coast. Gail's sons managed the Annapolis Sailing Club and raced to Bermuda. George played golf starting at age 13 as a caddy. In later years he was able to play many fine courses around the country and in Hawaii. While living in Raleigh, N. C. he joined of the Pinehurst golf club for fifteen years. After retiring and moving to Reno, NV, he joined the Lakeridge Men's Golf Club and won their Highlander trophy in 1997 After retirement he also became active in the Republican Party as a member and Treasurer of their Central Committees for Washoe County and the Nevada State Party. Posted online on January 28, 2020 Published in Reno Gazette-Journal https://www.rgj.com/obituaries/rgj039574
561Oct, 1999DOGE, FRANCIS 422/C5/17/1991  
742Jul, 2018DOHONEY, WILLIAM 'PAT', DR.422/C5/2/2018Dr. William “Pat” Dohoney, 94, of Carlisle, PA, and formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, Carlisle. Pat was born on Oct. 23, 1923 in Harrisburg. He was the son of the late William D. and Eva E. Dohoney. He was a graduate of William Penn High School in Harrisburg and went on to attend Pennsylvania State University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. Pat was a POW Veteran of the U.S. Army. During his military service, he was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was also an officer in the U.S. Air Force and served both domestically and abroad. Pat was a retired dentist and the owner of Dohoney Family Dentistry that started in Harrisburg and eventually moved to Camp Hill. He was a Mason with membership at the Valley of Harrisburg, A.A.S.R., the Harrisburg Consistory, A.A.S.R., the Blue Lodge and Zembo Shrine. He was also proud to be a member of Mensa International. Pat loved to read, travel in his RV with his wife, attend Penn State football games and play a round of golf at the West Shore Country Club. He was a history buff and was a Lutheran in faith. He is survived by his wife, Josephine M., of Carlisle, a daughter, a granddaughter and two great-granddaughters. Reported by Myers-Harner Funeral and Cremation Services, Camp Hill, Pa.  
701Mar, 2014DOLLMAN, BETTY J.WIFE6/26/2012Betty J. Dallman is the wife of Joseph Dollman (424/G 2Bn). The two attended 106th reunions in the past; and her shining hour came at the 1999 reunion when chairman Russell Villwock asked me to be hospitality room chairman at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Schaumburg, IL. Betty and I spent most of the reunion keeping the room open, clean and well supplied with goodies, including coffee all day. We stayed open until 10 pm each evening. The reunion tape shows a good amount of the interviewing took place in the hospitality room. You will see Betty running around in the background, resupplying the tables with goodies. Nothing but good memories. Betty was a very energetic, thoughtful and efficient person. Once involved, she put 110 percent into it. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and held many positions through the years. At a recent national VFW convention, she received a 55+ year award. She raised a family of three daughters, and we are so proud to have had her as a wife, mother and friend. Reported by her husband Joseph  
703Nov, 2014DONALDSON, ROBERT W.423/B HQ7/25/2012“Bob never attended a reunion because he was run over in Indiana by the communications jeep on bivouac two weeks before the unit went to England in 1944, I think it was. The driver went to sleep in the jeep, against regulations, and Bob spent the rest of the war stateside on limited duty. Therefore, he didn"t feel he had shared the nitty gritty with the guys who fought and, even when the reunion was in Baltimore and local, he didn"t feel like he belonged. And now the generation is rapidly being depleted by the ravages of years.” Reported by his wife Anne  
ADD  DONALDSON, ZANE PORTER590/B5/28/2008Zane P. Donaldson, 88, formerly of Cranberry and the North Hills, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Zane was a World War II and Korean War veteran and a POW from the Battle of the Bulge. He was a past president of the Photography Club of Pittsburgh and a member of the Model Railroad Club of Gibsonia. Beloved husband of the late Emma F. (Kolich) and Janice (McCullum) Donaldson. Loving father of Zane (Jamie) Donaldson, of Monroeville; David (Linda) Donaldson, of South Carolina, and Richard Donaldson, of McCandless. Grandfather of Kaitlyn and David Donaldson. Stepfather of Alice Elder, of Florida, Patty Jo Porter, of Slippery Rock, and Christine (Bill) Lewis, of Texas. Stepgrandfather of Ivana Grant, Tony Drescher and Nicole Fisher. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL), Beatty Road and Route 48, Monroeville, 412-856-4747, where a service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment with military honors will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park. Published in Pittsburgh Tribune Review on May 29, 2008 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/triblive-pittsburgh-tribune-review/obituary.aspx?n=zane-p-donaldson&pid=177565032&fhid=17247
642Jun, 2008DONOVAN, HOWARD A.424/L Unk.8700 S Honey Creek Rd. Muncie, IN 47302 Reported by widow Ellen.  
513Apr., 1995DONOVAN, WILLIAM J. 'WILD BILL'DHQ1/1/1994  
691Mar, 2013DOPP, WILLIAM UNKNOWN UNIT12/16/2012Reported by his daughter, Cindy  
622Mar, 2006DORN, EDWARD W.422/H1/29/20068724 S. Tahnan Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 No details were given. Wife Margret Dorn continues as an Associate.  
561Oct, 1999DOROSKY, THOMAS 592/SV8/14/1996  
471Oct, 1990DOROSKY, THOMAS C.592/SV8/14/1990A constant attender at the 106th Reunions. He quietly attended them and the annual picnic held by the 592d Service Battery at Hershey Park. He will be fondly remembered by all. Alice, his wife wrote that he passed away August 14, 1990 at the Hospice Unit in the Veteran's Hospital.  
531Oct., 1996DOUGLASS, JOHN W.424/IIQ 12/15/19954139 Stratfield Dr . New Port Richey FL 34652  
561Oct, 1999DOUGLASS, JOHN W.424/HQ12/15/1995  
672Aug, 2011DOVELL, CLARK W.422/M5/14/2011Mr. Dovell was a corporal from 1943 to 1945 with the U.S. Army Air Corps [Forces], the Army Specialized Training Program and the 106th Infantry Division, 422/M. He is a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and was taken prisoner by the Germans. He is a beloved husband of Thelma P. Dovell; loving father of the late Donna April Graybill; caring brother of Shirley (Bob) Smith, Jean (James) Lavin and brother-in-law. Submitted by John Schaffner  
633Aug, 2007DOWDEN, ANDREW F., JR.423/F1/1/2006503 Ash Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Margaret Lorraine Dowden wrote: " Andy my husband was a Life member I wish to become an Associate Life member. My family and 1 enjoy the CUB magazine very much."  
453Apr., 1989DOWNING, JAMES D.424/M2/18/1989PO Box 642 South Haven, Michigan 49090 Frank Borberly, 424/M reported that James died February 18, 1989. He was born August 3, 1924. No other word or details.  
733Nov, 2017DOXSEE, GIFFORD B.423/HQ7/16/2017The town of Athens (Ohio) lost a good friend when Gifford B. Doxsee, 93, died the evening of July 16, 2017 at OhioHealth O"Bleness Hospital, Athens. Gifford was born July 4, 1924 in Bay Shore, NY. Gifford grew up working hard in his father"s clamming business, Doxsee Sea Clam Company. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1942 and that same year Gifford enlisted in the United States Army: eventually he served in the European Theater, 106th Infantry Div., 3rd Bn HQ Co., 423 Infantry Regiment in World War II. He was a prisoner of war in Germany for five months, billeted in Dresden, Germany in Slaughter House 5, where he met fellow Prisoner of War Kurt Vonnegut, who later wrote the novel “Slaughter House 5” which was inspired by their experience. After the war, Gifford attended Cornell University, graduated in 1948, then attended Harvard University for graduate studies in history of modern Europe. He earned his graduate degree in 1949, taught at The American University in Beirut, Lebanon from 1952-1955 and later earned a PhD from Harvard University in 1966. Gifford moved to Athens in 1958 to teach European, African and Middle Eastern history at Ohio University. He married his wife, Mary Letitia Cowan, who was also a professor at OU, in 1964. During his years at OU, Dr. Doxsee was considered a scholar of Middle Eastern History. He served on committees for the university, including chairing the Energy Conservation Committee in the 1970s and directing the African Studies graduate program from 1983-1991 and is remembered by many students as a supporter and encourager who helped his students achieve their goals. Dr. Doxsee enjoyed attending OU basketball games with his wife and friends, traveling, telling stories about his life and being part of the OU community. After 35 years at OU, Dr. Doxsee retired from teaching and became Professor Emeritus of History. He and his wife chose to stay in Athens after their retirements. Gifford was active in the life of Athens, volunteering and sometimes serving as director for many local organizations including: the Athens County Historical Society and Museum, Rural Action, Planned Parenthood of S.E. Ohio, Appalachian Community Hospice and others. He was a member of the Athens Reading Club, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Athens and several national professional organizations. He was inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his many years of community service. Additionally, he served as adjunct/ treasurer of the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter, American Ex-Prisoners of War and as JVC of the Dept. of Ohio. Remembering his prisoner of war days, he taught GED classes to prison inmates and mentored ex-convicts. He was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in 2011. He was loved by many in Athens and had just recently received an Honor Quilt from the Athens Ladies Elk Auxiliary. Gifford was a faithful and active member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens where he served in multiple capacities, including Senior Warden and participated in many diocesan-wide ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. Gifford served on the Liberian Discernment Committee and visited the Anglican Diocese of Liberia to form a relationship between the two dioceses. He helped start and supported the Hocking Valley Correctional Chapter of KAIROS, a Christian ministry to prisoners, supported programs to welcome and support Haitian refugees and was instrumental in forming relationships with international students, especially students from Africa. His relationship with an Anglican priest from Nigeria, the Rev. Felix Obayan, led to the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Swana in Western Nigeria, the Rt. Rev. Herbert Haruna, asking Gifford to serve as his Commissary, which led to many relationship-building visits. Gifford worked with several other members of Church of the Good Shepherd who together helped the parish realize, embrace and live into its ministry to the international students in Athens. Whether people knew Gifford from OU, around town, his local parish, diocese or international relationships, he was known as someone who cared about others, was genuinely interested in how people were doing and wanted to do what he could to make the world a better place. Gifford is survived by his brother, Robert L and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Mary, in 2008. As reported in the Athens Messenger and forwarded by Virgil Collins.  
793Nov, 2023DRAGO, ANTHONY 'TONY' C.423 INF/3 BN/L2/2/2023Anthony "Tony" C. Drago, 100, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2023, at his home. Tony was born on July 2, 1922, in Carbondale, PA, son of the late Charles and Phyllis Drago, both of Oneonta, NY, and brother of the late Carmelita Heiner. Tony is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marcella Drago; and his four children, Mary Drago of Oneonta, Charlie Drago of San Antonio, TX, Brenda Udovich of Jacksonville, FL, and Tony Jr. of Wakefield, MA. He leaves seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A 1939 graduate of Oneonta High School, Tony served in the U.S. Army 106th Infantry, fought in the Battle of Bulge and was a prisoner of war in Germany until he was liberated in 1945. He was honorably discharged from the military in November 1945. After returning home from World War II, Tony obtained his bachelor's degree from Springfield College in 1949 and embarked on a long career in education and sports where he touched the lives of thousands of young men and woman. In 1949 Tony became head baseball coach and JV basketball coach at Hartwick College. In 1952, Tony moved to North Carolina with his wife where he became head JV basketball coach and assistant Varsity basketball coach at Duke University under head coach and friend Harold Bradley. After coaching at Duke from 1952 to 1957 Tony returned to Oneonta where he became head basketball and golf coach at Oneonta High School (OHS). Tony worked at OHS from 1957 until 1984 when he retired. His work at OHS included being a physical education teacher for 27 years, director of athletics for 20 years, head basketball coach for eight years and golf coach for 27 years. As head basketball coach he compiled a record of 114 wins and 50 losses. Coach Drago's basketball teams won five Iroquois League championships, and three Section Three championships. His 1959-60 team went undefeated and remains the only undefeated basketball team in OHS history. His golf teams won many Section IV championships. In addition to his long coaching career, Tony was president of the Iroquois League from 1960 to 1962. He served on the executive committee for the Southern Tier Athletic Conference for 11 years, the executive committee for Section IV for 11 years, and was one of the two athletic directors in the State of New York to serve on the executive committee for the New York Public High School Athletic Association. Tony served on the Section IV Hall of Fame Committee from 1972 through 1982, and was also chairman of the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Football Committee for Section IV. In 1982, Tony was inducted into the Section IV Hall of Fame. In 1986, OHS named the high school gymnasium the "Anthony C. Drago" gym and the Drago Tip-Off Classic, which Coach Drago started in 1959, remains a staple Oneonta sports event at OHS to this day. As a member of the Oneonta community, Tony served on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club for 42 years. He was a member of the Hartwick College Citizens Board for four years, Otsego Delaware United Way for four years, Oneonta City Recreation and Parks Commission for five years and together with several other members of the community helped found the OHS Alumni Association which continues to thrive. Tony helped organize and found the golf tournament on alumni weekend in which hundreds of alumni have participated. He was inducted into the OHS Hall of Fame in 2007 with the initial group of inductees. In 2000, Tony was voted Italian American Citizen of the Year. He was presented with an Honoree Award by Fox Hospital at its 2011 Gala. Tony was a lifelong member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church and a longtime member of the Oneonta Country Club, Elks Lodge, American Legion, and the Sixth Ward Athletic Club. Tony served his country and the Oneonta community with distinction and honor and dedicated his entire career to education and coaching. He impacted the lives of thousands of OHS students, was loved by all and will be dearly missed in the community.  
633Aug, 2007DREHMEL, JOHN W.81ST ENG/A5/31/2007244 North Macy Street #238, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 No other details received.  
451Oct., 1988DRESEN, DAVID T.422/C 9/5/1988461 Agnes Dove, Madison, WI 53711 passed away September 5, 1988. Ho is survived by his wife Ruth H. Dresen. These are the only details sent to us.  
561Oct, 1999DRESSELHAUS, JOSEPH B.424/I12/20/1997  
542Jan., 1998DRESSELHAUS, JOSEPH B.424/1 12/20/19973811 South 40th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506 J B recently sent this editor a resume of his experiences with the 424th Infantry Regiment, to be included with experiences of other 424th veterans, in this February CUB or the following CUB in May.  
591Oct, 2002DRUMM, LEO F.590/B9/21/2002Son Greg: 12552 Carmel Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Son Greg wrote: " Sadly I must inform you and the Association of my father's death, He was diagnosed with melanoma about 2 years ago, He passed away peacefully with his family beside him. He was buried at Arlington October 9' 2002 with military honors, Our entire family was extremely proud of his service in the 106th and World War II and his ability to endure what was a terrible POW experience, He never talked about the war in great detail, instead frequently saying he could not remember, However, all of the family members of his age group, when commenting on his burial at Arlington' said he deserved it for what he went through, We will miss him much, It has been an honor for me to be an Associate members and I look forward to a continued membership, I am enclosing a blown up view of his POW card taken from the files at Stalag IV-B, MUhlberg, Germany, Thank you all very much. Greg Drumm and Family.  
661Apr, 2010DUBOIS, SERGE, MRS.WIFE1/1/2010106th Veteran Dick Lockhart (423/AT) reported the following: “Mrs. Serge Dubois in Liege, Belgium that her husband (Serge Dubois) died January 1, 2010. Mr. Dubois and his father before him, took care of the graves of two American soldiers at the U.S. Military Cemetery in Liege.”  
561Oct, 1999DUDA, FRANK 591/SV6/7/1994  
504Jul., 1994DUDA, FRANK 591/SV6/17/199412 Curtis Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Gary, son of Frank writes, "I regret to inform you of the death of my father on June 17, 1994. He died in peace et home of cancer. Throughout his life he always talked of great friendships and of the comrades he had in the 106th Infantry Division and the Association. He treasured those memories. I hope that when the men of the 106th hear of his death, that they will keep a prayerful memory of him." Survived by Gary and another son, Frank, Jr.; three brothers and a sister.  
711Mar, 2015DUMONT, ROBERT F.UNIT UNKNOWN7/19/2012Robert F. DuMont of Maitland, FL, age 89 passed a few years ago. He will be reunited with his loving wife of 65 years, Ruth and two daughters. Robert led a very productive and full life. His many accomplishments include service to our country in WWII and raising eight children. He was very active in community service including his commitment to his churches both in Columbus and Florida. He shared with his family and friends a belief that with perseverance and belief in the Lord one could obtain their aspirations. He was very active in helping those less fortunate. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and all those that crossed paths with him. Robert knew no strangers. Reported by Rick Barrow and the Orlando Sentinel  
721Mar, 2016DUNBAR, ALAN J., III422/HQ10/7/2015Reported by Murray Stein  
721Mar, 2016DUNN, EDWIN W.424/A12/1/2004Reported by Don Prell  
733Nov, 2017DUNN, JAMES A.424/C9/15/2017James A. Dunn (Jimmy), 92 of Wheat Ridge CO passed away at home in the loving arms of his family on September 15. Jimmy was born in Keokuk County, IA to John M. and Marie Dunn on June 16, 1925. He graduated Keswick H.S. in 1943. Jimmy enlisted in the Army, served as Private First Class, fought and was captured in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and received the Purple Heart. Jimmy attended St. Ambrose College. He worked for 30+ years and retired from the Denver Research Institute, University of Denver. Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Mary E. “Betsy” after more than 60 years of marriage. He is survived by two sons, James T. and Gregory and their families. James volunteered to serve in the Army in 1944 at the age of 19. After boot camp in Texas, he was shipped to London and was quickly moved to the area that would erupt into The Battle of the Bulge. James" platoon was pinned down in a large farmhouse. The enemy needed to clear that intersection as it was strategic. Heavy fighting ensued and James and what was left of the group surrendered. At one point, James and a couple of others tunneled their way out and escaped, only to be recaptured by the same Stalag 24 hours later. James remained a POW until the war"s end. James had serious foot and leg injuries and was sent to Denver to recover. He fell in love with Colorado and returned with his bride in 1953, where he spent the rest of his life. Reported by his son, Glen  
ADD  DUNN, THOMAS MELVILLE, SR.424/3BN/HQ4/25/2000Thomas Melville Dunn Sr, 86, of Louisa, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond. Graveside services. conducted by the Rev. William C. “Gus” Wright Jr., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 28 at Hillcrest Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Thomas M. Dunn Jr. of Gum Springs, Wayne G. Dunn of Parkton, Maryland and Edward L. Dunn of Richmond; three sisters. Emily Blincoe of Orange, Natalie Huffman of Brevard, North Carolina and Jean Peake of Laurel, Maryland; three brothers, Frank L. Dunn of Williamsburg, Robert E. Dunn of Trevilians and James S. Dunn of Monpelier, three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mr. Dunn was born December 11, 1913 in Trevilians, the son of the late Frank Lumpkin Dunn Sr. and Annie Delvaux. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Marie Rosson, Arie Franklin, Vivian Connley and Martha Ann Spicer; and two brothers, Everett and Vernon Dunn. He was a lifelong resident of Louisa County. He was an electrical contractor and was a veteran of World War II, serving as a captain with the 106th Infantry Division, 424 Regiment, during the Battle of the Bulge. Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, handled the arrangements.  
561Oct, 1999DUVALL, AARON N.423/HQ5/13/2010  
541Oct., 1997DUVALL, AARON N.423/HQ 5/13/199469 Woodridge Rd,, Rogers, AR 72756  
ADD  DWYER, WILLIAM J.422 INF7/12/2012William J. Dwyer, 89, a World War II, U.S. Army Veteran (Battle of the Bulge and POW), a member of the 106th Infantry Division "Golden Lions" 422nd Infantry Regiment, passed away Thursday, July 12th 2012 with his children by his side. William's wife of 53 years, Alice M. (Sweeney) Dwyer, passed away in 2009. His son, William J. Dwyer, Jr, passed away last October. He is survived by his two devoted children, Elaine Dwyer of Natick and Michael P. Dwyer and his wife Michelle of Grafton; three adoring grandchildren, Michael, Juliet and Kevin; nieces, nephews and extended family. A brother, Edward Dwyer, and a sister Grace Guiggio also pre deceased him. William was born in Cambridge, a son of William J. Dwyer, Sr. and Mary (Harrington) Dwyer. He graduated from Cambridge High, joined the U.S. Army to serve his country during World War II. Shortly after deployment to the front lines in Belgium, William was thrust into the throws of one of the greatest offensives in history. During the ensuing battle he was captured and served as a POW for six months before being liberated. Bill and his family have lived in the Burncoat/Lincoln Street Neighborhood of Worcester since 1952. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 4 in Massachusetts, working as a multi license technician for the William F. Lynch Company before retiring. Bill was an accomplished championship table tennis player, ranked 14th in the United States in '57-'58; New England Singles Champion '57 and '58; New England Doubles Champion with partner Benny Masterman in '55, 56, and '58'; and was selected in 1960 by the National Table Tennis Association to compete internationally. Bill met his wife Alice during his early Table Tennis years, together they became New England Mixed doubles champions. Bill was an avid life-time Boston Red Sox fan relishing in the '04 and '07 World Series championships. Bill also loved to play Golf regularly and enjoyed the company of his friends and family. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 am in the Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St. Burial with military honors will follow in Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery, Winchendon. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, July 16th from 5 pm to 8 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his name can be made to the Alzheimer's association of Massachusetts/New Hampshire, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. www.alzmass.org. The Dwyer family would like to thank the staff of Notre Dame Du Lac Assisted Living and Notre Dame Long Term Care for their loving and attentive care. https://www.mercadantefuneral.com/obituaries/4769079#:~:text=William%20J.,Dwyer%2C%20passed%20away%20in%202009.
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