| 80 | 3 | Nov, 2024 | RABY, GLYNN G., JR. | 423/1BN/HQ | 6/23/2023 | Glynn G. Raby, Jr. passed on June 23, 2023, at the age of 98. After graduating from Tech High School in 1942, Glynn enlisted in the United States Army as the country prepared to join the fighting of World War II. He was assigned to H Company of the 9th Division of the 2nd Infantry and found himself landing on the beach in Normandy just a few days after D-Day. His unit fought their way through France, refused to be slowed down by the Battle of the Bulge, and moved forward into Czechoslovakia to aid in the liberation of Pilzen, Czechia. His meritorious service to the world has been recognized numerous times by the United States, as well as France and the Czech Republic. Among other awards, his bravery earned him a Bronze Star, admittance into the French Legion of Honor, and the Czech Liberation Medal. Following the end of World War II, Glynn returned home to Memphis, Tennessee to his studies at Memphis State University and ultimately met and married the love of his life, Mona Yarborough (d. 2008). He began working for the Federal Housing Administration in 1947 and remained there for 35 years, until his retirement. Glynn was a lifelong Presbyterian, having been a member and deacon at Lamar Heights Presbyterian and Second Presbyterian churches in Memphis. Glynn and Mona were able to return to Europe on several occasions in the 1980s and 1990s to visit many of the places Glynn had only seen as battle fields. His adventurous spirit never faded as he was blessed to return to the Pilzen Liberation Festival in May of 2016, where he was able to pay a return visit to the nearby town of Rokycany, where he directly aided in the town"s liberation from Nazi control. He was named an honorary citizen of the town and was able to help lay a wreath in memory of his fallen brothers. Glynn was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mona, his sisters Evelyn Raby Perkins, Marianne Raby Moore, and Norma Jean Raby; his brother Richard Raby; his son-in-law William Jeter. He leaves his daughters, Linda Raby Jeter (William), Carol Raby Stewart (David) both of Memphis; grandchildren Alicia Jeter, Ashley Stewart Jamison (Trey), Andrea Jeter, of Memphis, and Patrick Stewart (Gillian) of Nashville. He will continue to watch over his 5 great grandchildren: Noah, Conley, Ford, Loftin, and Caroline. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. all in the Riverside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. | https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Glynn-Raby-2/#!/Obituary |
| 63 | 4 | Nov, 2007 | RACSTER, JOHN R. | 422/H | 9/20/2007 | 1750 Oakmont Dr SE, Cullman, AL 35055 Roger Racster, son, wrote: My father Corporal John R. Racster passed away in his home. He was very active in veteran organizations in recent years. He was determined to make it to the 106th reunion in Kansas City, and did make it, even though he was very sick with lung cancer. He died 10 days after returning home. He leaves behind three sons and one grand-son. My dad and my mother were buried at Arlington National Cemetery. | |
| 71 | 1 | Mar, 2015 | RAGSDALE, FLOYD | 424/G | 12/10/2014 | Golden Lion Floyd Ragsdale was ready to fly out to Belgium to join us for the 70th Anniversary FLAG OF FRIENDSHIP commemorations. I had spoken with him on the phone only a week before. He was honored and really looking forward to his time in Belgium. Sadly it was not to be. He passed peacefully at his home in Illinois. We made special provisions for a remembrance of his life, service and memory at the ceremony. So that he got to be there with us — even if it is in spirit. In 2010 he made his first return trip to Belgium since the war. He was accompanied by Connie Baesman (daughter of Lt. Gerald Pratt 529 FA) and Gayla Holmes (daughter of Capt. Clark Worrell 3rd Armored). We took him back to the former battlefield and he actually found his old foxhole from December "44. Along with Eddy Monfort, we then went to Ennal where he was wounded in January 1945. He was a very fine gentleman and will be dearly missed. Reported by Carl Wouters | |
| 60 | 4 | Jul, 2004 | RAHM, CARROLL | 422/E | 5/29/2004 | 1415 South Elm, Casper, Wyoming 82601 In a letter from Mary Ruth, his wife, she included an obit and said, "Carroll and I enjoyed many Reunions with the 106th and had hoped to attend the 58th in Milwaukee this September. However after 54 days in the hospital, Carroll died the very day the Washington Memorial was dedicated - May 29th. He had struggled with double pneumonia since April. Carroll is forever in my heart!" From the Obit: Born Sept. 20,1922, in Daniel, he was the son of Gottfried and Viola (Westfall) Rahm; was raised and educated in Pinedale; and graduated from Pinedale High School. While in high school, he earned all-state honors in football and basketball. He attended Black Hills State College on a football scholarship and interrupted his education to enlist in the U'S. Army in 1943. He served in the 106th Infantry, known as the Golden Lions; and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1946, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married his sweetheart, Mary Ruth Walker, on June 30,1946, in the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Moose. He then continued his education at the University of Wyoming and earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees. He began his education career teaching mathematics and coaching football and basketball at Laramie High School. In 1952, he moved to Casper and was principal of Washington Elementary School. Later, he became principal of the old McKinley Elementary School. He was named director of rural education for Natrona County School District No. 1 in 1972 and retired in 1985' His community service included the Sandbar Urban Renewal Commission, Casper Recreation board of directors, and as past president and director for CATC. He helped establish the Scottish Rite Foundation of Wyoming to provide scholarship assistance to students at the seven community colleges and UW; and served as its board member and president. At his retirement m an active board member, he was elected director emeritus of the foundation. Survivors include his wife of almost 58 years and daughter and son-in-law, Mary Carroll and Neal Johnson, all of Casper; a brother; a sister; and his two long-haired Chihuahuas, Sarge and Sweetie Belle' He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. | |
| 61 | 1 | Dec, 2004 | RAHM, CARROLL | 422/E | Unk. | ||
| 72 | 1 | Mar, 2016 | RAILA, FRANK A., DR. | 423/E | 9/6/2014 | Reported by Don Prell | |
| 63 | 2 | Mar, 2007 | RAMMA, DONALD EDWARD | 423/HQ | 12/1/2006 | 303 Indiana Ave, Sandusky, 01144870 Donald, 81, a retired Columbia Gas executive and former longtime member of Thailand's Chapter of the American Red Cross died of apparent heart failure. He retired in 1984 as personnel manager for Columbia Gas at its Green Springs, Ohio, facility. Later he was manager of corporate safety and security at the company's former corporate headquarters in only 10, Delaware from 1976 until 1982. Before working for Columbia Gas, he worked 10 years for the former DuPont plant in Huron Ohio. He attended the University of Kentucky, University of Southern California, George Washington University and Princeton University. He also served for 14 years on the board of directors of the Firelands Chapter of the American Red Cross. In 1971, he was inducted into the Red Cross Hall of Fame. After retirement, he and his wife published a religious and patriotic newsletter titled "With Liberty in Mind," loosely distributed in some area churches and Christian bookstores. He attended the Church of the Nazarene, Sandusky. Surviving are his wife Jeanne Ramma, sons, James Ramma and John Ramma; daughters, Peggy Bertsch and Patricia Natalino; six grandchildren and a great grandson. | |
| 71 | 3 | Nov, 2015 | RAMSEY, HELEN D. | WIFE OF HAROLD E. RAMSEY, 424/E | 7/30/2012 | Helen died at age 91 on July 30, 2012 at Friendship Village of Dublin. Born September 24, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio, she was the only daughter of the late Charles and Laura Holstein. She moved to Columbus, Ohio after WW II and worked at Typewriter Exchange for 14 years, retiring December 1983 as Office Manager and Bookkeeper. She was an active member of Northwest UMC, Thea Court, Ladies Oriental Shrine of N.A., Gold Star Wives, Auxiliary of the 106th Infantry Division, Worthington Women"s Club, Merry Munchers and Jolly Jaunters. She was a charter member of Buckeye Boosters and a great fan of the “Bucks.” She very seldom missed a game at home or away. She was a charter member of Worthington Hills Country Club, where she and her husband had many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Hal” Ramsey (at age 47), as well as two brothers who died in WW II. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as friends and neighbors who have been so supportive. Reported by Jackie Coy | |
| 75 | 3 | Nov, 2019 | RAND, ANTHONY J. | 589/FABN/BATTERY B | 6/25/2019 | Tony Rand was born in Detroit on October 6, 1925. As was the case in many families during this period, he struggled with the basic necessities and shared the house with his maternal grandmother in his early years. Eventually the family moved to a modest house of its own, where he was joined by five younger siblings. His childhood years were spent playing “baseball” using a broomstick and tennis ball and attending St. Andrew Catholic School. Eventually, he was able to acquire a bicycle, which was then stolen. As WW II progressed, he turned 18, and like most, was drafted into action for the Army. He went through basic training in Indiana and California before his trip in 1944 to enjoy Christmas in Europe. Unfortunately, his company was part of the 106th Infantry Division and was called to action on the front between Germany and Belgium. During the Battle of the Bulge, the Germans advanced and captured or killed many in the 106th. Tony and a few others escaped during a maneuver of cinema quality, where they covered their tracks in the snow and hid in a hayloft. The Germans were heard moving below. As the war took a turn for the better in Europe, he thought he might get to spend a summer across the Pacific, but war ended there, too. Instead, he was able to spend some time in Paris as part of the Military Police before being honorably discharged. He returned to Detroit, where he joined the U.S. Postal Service, serving as a letter carrier for 42 years until his retirement in 1987. He met his future wife, Ruth Williams by inviting her to join him on a bicycle ride. They were married on November 14, 1953 and moved into a new house in the growing suburbs, where he remained until his death. Tony and Ruth raised two children, Jeffrey and Nancy. In 1972 the Rands purchased land near Lake Huron and built a vacation house on the lot. Tony spent a great deal of time there and, as recently as last May, operated a riding mower and negotiated a roof replacement. Tony remained active and aged well, becoming more engaged with others as he grew older. He did odd jobs in his back yard and played softball until age 85. In 2017, he threw out the first pitch for the Detroit Tigers at Commerce Park. He maintained a car, which he purchased at age 90, and was a good driver until the very end. Reported by his daughter, Nancy | |
| 69 | 3 | Nov, 2013 | RANDOL, ROBERT L. | 423/SV | 7/25/2013 | Golden Lion Robert L. Randol was a member of Captain Friese"s 32-man platoon captured near Bleialf, Belgium on 17 December 1944. He was only one of two of the former surviving POWs in Huntington County, Indiana. He is now a soldier of God. As reported by his son Richard | |
| 73 | 1 | Mar, 2017 | RANKIN, DONALD W. | 31/MEDIC | 11/1/2015 | Reported by his daughter | |
| 67 | 2 | Aug, 2011 | RAPP, ALBERT E. | 423/I | Unk. | Submitted by Murray Stein | |
| 43 | 2 | Mar, 1987 | RARICK, CLAYTON R. | 424/L | 9/22/1987 | Dec. 16 dinners. Lillian was also an [Ring helper to Walter Bandurak while he was Adjutant of the Association. We will miss her smiling face. Clayton R. Rarick, died Wednesday night at 9:22 of natural causes in his residence. Bum in Allentown, he was employed for 23 years by Glidden Coatings & Resins-SCM Corporation, retiring in 1979. He was also the owner-operator of Berks Traffic Service, Blandon, retiring in 1980. Clayton was a member of the Maiden-creek Lutheran Church, Blandon; also treasurer and past president of the Blandon Fire Company and relief association. He was past president of Local 130, Paint-makers Union and also was a director of Veterans of the 106th Infantry Division and served in L Company 424 Infantry. He is survived by his wife, Mabel; three sons, one daughter, and three grandchildren. | |
| 51 | 1 | Oct, 1994 | RASKINIS, HENRY J. | 422/I | 7/2/1994 | 1727 W. Michigan, Saginaw. MI 48602 Deceased July 2, 1994. We were informed by a card with the date from his wife Esther. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RASKINIS, HENRY J. | 422/I | 7/2/1994 | ||
| 63 | 2 | Mar, 2007 | RASMUSSEN, DELBERT B. | 591/B | 11/4/2006 | Box 86, Elk Horn, IA 51531 Elva Rasmussen his wife wrote stating that he enjoyed the CUB magazine. | |
| 51 | 1 | Oct, 1994 | RAUSCHER, ANTHONY A. | 3RD INF | 8/4/1994 | 6987 GR 139 Lakeview Dr., Haines City, FL 33844 Died August 4, 1994. | |
| 58 | 1 | Oct, 2001 | RAVDIN, ALEXANDER | 331/MED | 1/10/2000 | 2602 Nassau Bend, #E2, Pompano Beach, FL 33066 no other details known. | |
| 70 | 3 | Nov, 2014 | RAY, MARION | 424/1BN/D | 8/3/2014 | Golden Lion Marion Ray was a Past President and Adjutant, as well as a long time member of the Board. He served 25 years in the United States Army. He survived being a Prisoner of War in World War II, served in Korea and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Residing in Crofton, MD, Mr. Ray was 90 years old when he passed away at Mandrin Hospice House. He was born April 4, 1924, in West Frankfort, son and third child to John Marion and Mary Ann (Buster) Ray. He married the former Marilyn Jean Sullivan on March 19, 1955 in College Park, Maryland. She passed away August 4, 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Susan M. Freer of Hopewell, PA and Pamela Jean Owings of Crofton, Maryland; four grandchildren, Lindsey Borges, Ray Foster, Amanda Dick and Katelynn Nesbit; and five great-grandchildren, Gregory and Charles Borges, Hailey and Juliana Nesbit and David Isaiah Dick. His funeral service was held at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Rd. Bowie, MD 20715, with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Submitted by Murray Stein (423/I) | |
| 57 | 2 | Jan, 2001 | REAM, GRANVILLE C. | 106 SIGNAL | 12/1/2000 | 3408 SW 25 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 No other details given. | |
| 69 | 2 | Jul, 2013 | REDA, THOMAS D. | 422/MEDIC | 1/1/1992 | Reported by his nephew Bob Faro to Herb Sheaner (422/G), via Jacquelyn Coy | |
| ADD | REDIGER, DELBERT G. | 424/G | 1/23/2008 | EAU CLAIRE — Delbert G. Rediger, 85, of Eau Claire and Winter Haven, Fla. died Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 2008, at Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Eau Claire. He was born March 12, 1922, to George and Amanda (Berg) Rediger in the town of Dover near Bloomer. He fought in WWII and was a part of the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. Del was a lifetime member of both the VFW and American Legion. He enjoyed going to the 106th Infantry national reunions each year, held around the United States. Del worked at Uniroyal in Eau Claire as an inspector for over 40 years. He married Marion O"Rourke on June 24, 1947, at St. John"s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. They enjoyed traveling to the World"s Fairs with family members in their travel trailer. They spent many years square dancing several nights a week with the Merry Mixers in Eau Claire and the Squarenaders in Chippewa Falls and appreciated the many friendships they made. They also enjoyed spending time with family at their cottage in Chetek. For the last 20 years, they were “snowbirds” in Winter Haven, Fla., at Lakeside Ranch. Delbert enjoyed showing people the sites of Orlando and Tampa. He is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Marion of Eau Claire; daughter, Mary Stanek of Eau Claire; son, David of Antonito, Colo.; three grandsons, Rob (Maija Thomsen) Stanek of Chicago, Adam Stanek and Tanya Staatz; great-granddaughters, Prashaunt Raelee Stanek and Kenisha Marie Stanek of Eau Claire and Chris Stanek of Eau Claire; three brothers and three sisters, Velna Oldenberg of Bloomer, Delores (Harry) Pauling of St. Paul, Robert (Fern) Rediger of Bloomer, Arnold (Pat) Rediger of Arizona, Mervin (Carole) Rediger of Bloomer, and Mavis (Jerome) Steinmetz of Bloomer; two brothers-in-law, Bill O"Rourke of Chippewa Falls and Bill Diekmann of Eau Claire; many wonderful nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, George and Amanda Rediger; his in-laws, Arthur and Anna O"Rourke; son-in-law, Lee Stanek; sister-in-law, Ida Traynor-Diekmann. Delbert was a wonderful and giving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by those who are left behind. He always tried to take care of his wife and other family members. Those that knew him appreciated his honesty and hard work. Delbert fought Alzheimer"s with dignity and we know he is now in a better place. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28 at St. John"s Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, where he had been a member for about 50 years, with Rev. Alice Hamm officiating. Interment will be in the Bloomer Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Olson Funeral Home in Bloomer and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday. Olson Funeral Home (715) 568-5250 | https://chippewa.com/news/local/obituaries/delbert-g-rediger/article_951bc3ca-0e11-5eaa-b319-9bff72ae84db.html | ||
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | REDMOND, DEAN T. | 422/HQ 3BN | 4/5/1996 | ||
| 52 | 4 | Jul., 1996 | REDMOND, DEAN T. | 422/HQ 3BN | 4/5/1996 | 611 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677 survived by Peggy, his wife. No other details known. | |
| 52 | 3 | Apr, 1996 | REDMOND, DEAN T. | 422/HQ 3BN | 4/5/1996 | 611 N. Center St., Statesville. NC 28677 Dean a frequent and longtime attender of our reunions. passed away 5 April 1996. Sherod Collins was notified by his wife, Peggy. Dean had been working towards publishing a book on The Battle of the Bulge. | |
| 79 | 1 | Mar, 2023 | REEBER, CHARLES A. 'RED' | 423/D | 5/3/2014 | Charles A. Reeber passed away on May 3, 2014, in Livonia, Michigan. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Reeber and father of John, Michael, Suzanne and Sandra. He was the grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of three. He was a proud veteran of WWII and a POW. From his obituary. | |
| 71 | 3 | Nov, 2015 | REED, ALBERT C., DR. | 106TH/SIGNAL | 5/2/2015 | Albert C. Reed passed away at the age of 89 in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in upstate New York in the small town of Lorraine on July 16, 1925, he was the son of the late Olin B. and Ann M. Reed. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Audrey W. Reed, a brother, Dr. Allen J. Reed and a sister, Frances H. Wheeler. He was very proud to have served in the 106th Infantry Division and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during WW II. He received his dental degree from the University of Maryland in 1952 and entered private practice the same year. He was very active in all aspects of the dental community for most of his 45 years in practice. He enjoyed traveling, watching and attending a variety of sports, especially the Baltimore Colts and now the Ravens. He is survived by two sons, Gerald A and Thomas A, and three grandchildren. Reported by his son, Gerald | |
| 70 | 2 | Jul, 2014 | REED, JAMES W. | 422/SV | 8/8/2005 | Reported by Rick Barrow | |
| ADD | REED, JOEL WALTON | 106th | 2/27/2018 | June 9, 1923 - February 27, 2018 U.S. Veteran Mr. Joel Walton Reed, age 94 of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Mr. Walton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a World War II veteran with Company B in the 106th infantry and during his service he earned a long list of medals including a purple heart and bronze star. He was a devoted family man and warmed the hearts of everyone he met. Friends may visit with the family 5:00 - 8:00pm Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Edmonds Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Friday, March 2, 2018 in the Edmonds Chapel with Reverend Jim Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden Of Memories Cemetery under the direction Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mr. Reed is survived by his daughter, Debbie Mathewes & husband Ray; grandsons, Blake Cummings, Mark Mathewes; granddaughters, Teresa Coats, Amy Arnold & husband Billy; great grandchildren, Preya Bartee & husband Billy, Logan Stokes, Allison Coats; great great grandchildren, Braxton, Jaedyn & Cason Bartee; special adopted grandchildren; Brandon Joyner, Katelyn Joyner; brothers, Leonard Reed and wife Inez, Curt Reed and wife Gladys; sister, Edna Giles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joel Y. and Alice (Fitzpatrick) Reed; his wife, Judy Thomas Reed; sisters, Virgil Walsworth, Marie Walsworth, Willowdene McMillan, Myrtis Jacobs. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Mathewes, Logan Stokes, Brandon Joyner, Randy Walsworth, Bently Fitzpatrick, Barnie Nash. | https://www.edmondsfuneralhome.com/obituary/joel-reed | ||
| ADD | REED, MAX E., SR. | 422 | 1/1/2013 | MAX E. REED SR., 93 BYRON - Max E. Reed Sr., 93, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Prairie View Assisted Living of Winnebago. He was born Oct. 6, 1919, in Polo, the son of Arthur and Mamie Linton Reed. He married Vivienne R. Zigler on Dec. 14, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa; she died in 1994. Max entered the Army on Dec. 7, 1943, and fought at the Battle of the Bulge where he was captured and became a POW for six months until the end of World War II. He was a member of the VFW and the Belvidere Moose Lodge. Max retired from Borg-Warner after working there for 47 years. He loved animals, music, dancing, and bowling. Survivors include son, Dan (Carol) Reed of Byron; daughter-in-law, Margaret Reed of Byron; grandchildren, Teresa Seebruck, Tina (Randy) Rundle, Mila Reed, Devin Reed, Kristen Huffman, and Nicole Kibble; and great- grandchildren, Amber Seebruck, Dalton Seebruck, Seth Reed, and Carter Kibble. Predeceased also by daughter, Judy; sons, Bobby, Johnny, Terry and Max Jr.; and four sisters; and one brother. Service at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron, with Pastor Bob Theroux officiating. Visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in the funeral home. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Badger Honor Flight. For more information, visit farrellhollandgale.com. Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013. | https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/rrstar/162103790 | ||
| 56 | 3 | Apr, 2000 | REHORN, ALBERT W. | 424/MED | 1/3/2000 | 143 Lamport Boulevard, Staten Island, New York 42498 AXPOW magazine, | |
| 65 | 1 | Apr, 2009 | REIDELL, CHARLES A. | 423/I | 12/19/2007 | 401 Goodhue St., Saint Paul, MN 55102-2905 | |
| 68 | 2B | Apr, 2012 | REIDER, GEORGE S., JR. | 423/M | Unk. | Submitted by his daughter, Susan Reider | |
| 55 | 1 | Oct., 1998 | REIFENRATH, JOHN W. | 423/B | 5/22/1998 | 3209 N Pmspeet, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 John's widow, Margaret recently wrote, "My husband John Reifenrath passed away 22 May 1998, I thought I notified someone then, Sorry." | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | REIFENRATH, JOHN W. | 423/B | 5/22/1998 | ||
| 63 | 4 | Nov, 2007 | REILS, JOHN | 423 HQ/2BN | 7/11/2007 | 626 Del Rio Street, Orlando, FL 32389 The information came from Walt Swafford (John's son-in-law) August 2, 2007 | |
| 61 | 3 | Jun, 2005 | REINERS, JOHN | ASSOCIATE | 2/12/2005 | 240 Woods Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446 Reported by Dr. Duncan Trueman, Association Chaplain. My wife's older brother John T Reiners, an Associate member, died at 85 years of age. He lived in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and served in the US Army during WW II. All of his life he was extremely active in church and community affairs. He never seemed like a brother-in-law to me... more like a brother. Jack had attended some of our reunions | |
| 67 | 1 | Apr, 2011 | REINKOBER, JOHN H. | 423/M | 3/9/2011 | Mr. Reinkober was born June 18, 1916 and died March 9, 2011. He served in the 2nd Platoon, M Company, 423rd Regiment, (John Kline"s outfit). He was captured on Dec 19, 1944, and was interred at Stalag IVB. Mr. Reinkober was buried in his hometown of Chilton, WI on March 19. Reported by his nephew James Reinkober, Associate Member [OBIT FOUND LATER] John H. Reinkober, 94 of Chilton died Wed. March 9, at Parkview Manor in Green Bay. Known by many of his friends as Cocky John, he was born June 18, 1916 to the late John and Bertha Reinkober. A 1934 graduate of Chilton High School, he attended UW Madison and Fond du Lac Business College. He was inducted into the Army in September of 1941 and served initially in the Coastal Artillery. In late 1944, he was assigned to the 106th Infantry Division; the 106th was at the point of the German assault at the Battle of the Bulge. Most of the division"s men were either killed or captured; John survived, but spent five months as a POW at Stalag IV-B in Muhlberg, Germany. Following military service he returned to Chilton where he worked with his father and brother (Vincent) in the family soda bottling business, Chilton Bottling Co. until its closure in 1974. John enjoyed classical music, reading a wide range of books, learning about history, and enjoying a good Brandy Manhattan; but most of all, he enjoyed the company of his family, friends, and the people in and around Chilton. He was active in the community and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Lions, American Legion, VFW, DAV, Ex-POW Association, and the 106th Infantry Division Association. He was always interested in the workings of his favorite charity, the Salvatorian Mission warehouse in New Holstein. John is survived by 10 nephews and nieces; James (Helen) Reinkober, De Pere; Robert (Donna) Reinkober, New Brighton, MN; Barbara Smits, De Pere; Carole Wood, Green Bay; Mary (Burton) Bostwick, Arlington, VA; Thomas (Pam) Reinkober, Annandale, VA; Paul (Dayle) Reinkober, Chelsea, OK; Kathryn Vissers, De Pere; Mark (Anne) Reinkober, North Royalton, OH; Diane O"Donnell, Greenfield, WI; 22 grand-nephews and nieces, and very special friends, Dean & Alice Connors, Chilton. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Vincent & Edna Reinkober; sister and brother-in-law, Helen & Dr. C.J. O"Donnell; sister, Bernadine; nephew and niece, Dennis & Nancy O"Donnell; nephews-in-law, Jerome J. Smits, Patrick H. Wood, and LeRoy J. Vissers. John was a lifelong member of Good Shepherd Church, formerly St. Mary's Parish. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 19th at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2011. A memorial fund is being established in John"s name. | https://www.wietingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-h-reinkober/ |
| 78 | 3 | Nov, 2022 | REISS, JAMES ANTHONY | 423/L | 7/23/2022 | Jim Reiss is survived by this beloved wife of 69 years, Jeanne, their four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family was everything to him. He also leaves behind his much-loved Kiwanis Club of San Clemente, where he served in numerous capacities, including club president. Jim was a long-time member of the San Clemente Presbyterian Church, and sang in the choir for many years, including a trip to the International Church Music Festival in Bern, Switzerland and at Carnegie Hall in New York. He was an eternal optimist, rooting every year for the Detroit Tigers and had an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball stats — following major, minor and college teams. He loved baseball with a passion. Jim was born in Detroit, MI and was drafted out of high school into WWII, where he served in the 106th Infantry Division and was decorated as an expert marksman. He fought in the infamous Battle of the Bulge where he was grievously wounded, captured by the Germans, and sent to a prisoner of war camp in Germany. He credits a fellow POW French medic with saving his foot from amputation and most likely his life. He was liberated on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945 from the POW camp in terrible condition. Eventually repatriated to the United States, he was honorably discharged and awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and the French Legion of Honor. After the war, Jim was admitted to the University of Michigan —using two canes — where he majored in Theatre Arts and reveled being an Alpha Tau Omega. He made sure to teach his family all the fraternity drinking songs on long car rides. After a stint with General Motors in Detroit, he made his way to California where he met Jeanne, the love of his life. They made a great life together in Southern California with their children and grandchildren. Life was filled with family, church, music and the arts, and a continuous thirst for knowledge. Jim is best remembered for his booming voice and great sense of humor. If there was a party, he was at the center of it. His sometimes gruff exterior belied the softer side of him. He was incredibly generous with his time and resources and believed in giving back to many causes he believed in. He was widely read, loved the theater and movies, and could talk endlessly on a vast array of subjects. Jim was never bored. He loved being retired and an investor. He was Jeanne"s greatest fan and booster, and theirs was a love story for the ages. We will miss him: he was “The Papas” to his grandkids and great-grandkids, “Dad” to his children, “Darling” to Jeanne, and “Jim” to his friends. Honestly, we all thought he would live forever. We know heaven is welcoming him with open arms and he was eager to sit down and have some in-depth discussions with both Jesus and the Apostle Paul. We"re certain he"s the life of the party in Heaven as he was on earth, and we"ll see him on the other side. From his obituary | |
| 71 | 3 | Nov, 2015 | REMETTA, JOSEPH | 106TH SIGNAL CO. | 7/11/2011 | Mr. Remetta was in the 106th Signal Company and was awarded the Silver Star medal for his actions during a German ambush on 17 December 1944. Reported by Carl Wouters | |
| 73 | 3 | Nov, 2017 | REPPERT, ROBERT B. | 81ST ENG | 8/3/2017 | Robert Reppert, Milwaukee,WI, formerly of Beloit, died peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2017 at age 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Richardson) for 58 years, dear father of Margaret Reppert, William Reppert and John Reppert. He was the loving grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of eight. Bob was a model railroad enthusiast. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. As reported in the Beloit Daily News. | |
| 64 | 3 | Dec, 2008 | REUSCH, JOSEF | FRIEND | 3/1/2008 | Im Luxacker 4, 54608 Grosslangenfeld Denmark | |
| 65 | 1 | Apr, 2009 | REUSCH, JOSEFIM LUXACKER | ASSOCIATE | 4/1/2008 | 4d-54608 Grosslangenfeld | |
| 52 | 1 | Oct, 1995 | REUTER, JOHN N. | 422/M | Unk. | 1935 So. I 24th Street, New Berlin, WI 53151 John's CUB was returned marked "deceased." I have no other details. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | REUTER, JOHN N. | 422/M | 6/15/1995 | ||
| ADD | REYENGA, WILLIAM T. | 423/MED | 1/18/2013 | William Bill Theodore Reyenga, 91, of Hope went to be with the Lord January 18, 2013. Bill was born on February 27, 1921 in Emmet, AR to Mamie and Tjeerd Reyenga. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Eddie, and sisters Effie Calhoun and Edith Warren. His wife Margie V. Reyenga also preceded him in death. Bill attended the University of Arkansas for 3 years until he was drafted into the army. During his career in the United States Army, Bill served as a medic during World War II for the 423rd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division. At the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 he was taken prisoner after volunteering to stay behind with the wounded men. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Medical Badge, and an Army Commendation for his service during the War. After his liberation from the camps, he returned to Arkansas and married his high school sweetheart Margie. Following the war, Bill re-enlisted in the Army and worked as a special services officer until his retirement. He coached Baseball and Basketball teams at the posts he was stationed and led his teams to many championships.. After retirement from the army, Bill enjoyed careers as a golf pro, in farming, and with the Hope public schools. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman. Bill loved spending time with his many friends and family. He was a loving and generous man who greeted everyone with a smile and a kind word. He was a faithful member of Unity Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. Bill was also a deacon, a Gideon, and a Mason. He is survived by his wife Faye Reyenga of Hope, his sons Ted Reyenga, Gerald Reyenga and wife Molly, Stan Reyenga and wife Liz, and Danny Reyenga and wife Bevererly, and daughters Mary Jane Young and husband Gary, Judy Garrett and husband Bruce, and Margie Guercio and husband Michael, thirteen Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, brothers Sebron, Gerald, and Johnny, sister, Ora Pearl , and stepdaughters Sandy Parish-Tompkins and Debbie Olson. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm, Monday January 21st at Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope . Funeral services will take place Tuesday, January 22nd at 10 am, at the Brazzel/Oakcrest Chapel with Bro. Jay Pollan officiating. Burial to follow at Snell Cemetery in Emmet, Arkansas. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online Guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com | https://www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com/obituary/5495628 | ||
| ADD | REYNOLDS, JAMES E. | 422 INF | 2/26/2016 | James E. Reynolds 1923-2016 World War II Prisoner of War James E. Reynolds, 92, of Otter Lake, NY, passed away February 26, 2016, at home. He was born November 29, 1923, in Ithaca, NY, a son of the late Beth Miller Reynolds. He graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1941. Jim proudly served his Country in World War II in the US Army. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and held Prisoner of War in Stalag 9B in Bad Orb, Germany. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star, POW Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. After his service, he married Marie Morelle of Utica. Mr. Reynolds worked for the Bendix Corporation for 24 years as a model maker, retiring in 1975. Jim married Agnes Otter on June 12, 1980, in Paulsboro, NJ. Mr. Reynolds was a life member of the following organizations: 106th Infantry Division; American Ex-Prisoners of War, National Chapter; Air Commando Association, Mary Esther, FL; Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #82; American Legion Post #404, Boonville, NY; VFW Post #5538, Boonville, NY; and the National Rifle Association. He was also a member of: Central New York Chapter, American Prisoners of War; BPO Elks Lodge #2158, Boonville, NY; Trustee of Otter Lake Community Church, Otter Lake, NY; past member of Otter Lake Improvement Association; and past member of Forestport Planning Board. He is survived by two children, daughter Beth Fasano and son-in-law Christopher Fasano of Albuquerque, NM, and son Alan Reynolds of Santa Monica, CA; granddaughter Ariadne Reynolds and husband Dave Frank of Mar Vista, CA; sister Doris Eaton of Romulus, NY; sisters-in-law Gladys Reynolds of Springfield, MO, and Eleanor Reynolds of Jefferson City, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Agnes; brothers, Charles, John, Carl and Frank, and sisters, Lida and Ruth. Funeral services will be Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Forty Main St., Whitesboro. Interment in Grand View Cemetery, Whitesboro, will be at the family's convenience, in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. | https://www.dimblebyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/James-E-Reynolds?obId=1944790 | ||
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RICCI, ARMONDO A. | 81ST ENG/B | 7/30/1995 | ||
| 52 | 2 | Jan., 1996 | RICCI, ARMONDO A. | 81ST ENGINEERS/B | 7/30/1995 | 1711 31st St. NE, Canton, OH 44714 Edward Wojahn reported Armondo died July 30, 1995. | |
| 62 | 2 | Mar, 2006 | RICE, CLAYTON A. | 589/B | 8/30/2005 | 272 Mountain Rd,. Princeton MA 01541 Frances Rice, his wife notified Adjutant Marion Ray | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RICHARD, WILLIAM JR. | 422/HQ 2BN | 5/2/1998 | ||
| 50 | 1 | Oct., 1993 | RICHARDS, CHARLES WILSON | 423/SV | 8/10/1993 | 204 Crestview Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28739 Charles died August 10, 1993 at the age of 60. A native of Waldwick, N.J. he had lived in Henderson County since 1973 having moved from Wyckoff, N.J. He retired from the Singer Company, as manager of employee benefits and administration for 38 years. A member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Etowah and St James Episcopal arch in Hendersonville. He is survived by his wife Blanche Kelsey Shatwell Richards, a son Timothy of Asheville and two daughters Mary Desaro of Central Islip, N.Y. and Melissa Bailes of Union, S.C., two sisters and one grandchild.. | |
| 62 | 2 | Mar, 2006 | RICHARDSON, WARD R. | 422/D | 11/1/2005 | 707 Calvin. Traverse City MI 49686 John Robb, Past-President and current Memorial Chairman notified us of his comrades death. No other details are known. | |
| 71 | 3 | Nov, 2015 | RICHEY, NORMAN J. | 422/E | 5/2/2012 | Born August 10, 1922. Reported by Jackie Coy | |
| 74 | 1 | Mar, 2018 | RICHTER, RALPH M. | 31/MED | 12/18/2014 | Ralph M. Richter, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died at Holly Manor Nursing Home in Mendham, NJ, after a short illness. He was 91. Born in Freital, Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1925, resided in Denville, Irvington and Kenilworth before settling in Whippany for over 56 years. He was a veteran of WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge, serving from 1943–1945 in the U.S. Army, 106th Infantry. He received nine medals including the Bronze Star. After the war, he was a diamond setter for Essex Jewelers in Newark, NJ for many years. Ralph was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey in 1975 and is survived by two sons, Roger and John, his daughter Susan, seven-grandchildren and one great grandchild. Reported by Jackie Coy | https://baileyfuneral.com/tribute/details/697/Ralph-Richter/obituary.html |
| 54 | 3 | Apr., 1998 | RICKARD, WILLIAM P., JR. | 422/HQ 2BN | 2/5/1998 | 5500 Pineland Rd. Richmond. VA 23234 Comrade John L, Monaco. 422/1IQ 2BN reports the death of Richard, He states, "Lt William P. Rickard passed away after a bout with Leukemia on February 5, 1998, He is survived by his wife Margaret, two sons and one daughter, Sorry I don't have more information on his family." | |
| 79 | 3 | Nov, 2023 | RIECK, CHARLES E. 'CHUCK' | 422 INF | 1/24/2012 | Charles E. "Chuck" Rieck, age 88, passed away on January 24, 2012 at UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI, due to heart failure. Chuck was born on April 1, 1923 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to Charles F. and Hazel (Gross) Rieck. He graduated from Mosinee High School in May 1941. He worked for Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company in Baltimore, MD until 1943 when he entered the U.S. Army. He served in the 106th Infantry (Golden Lion) Division. Chuck was captured in the Battle of the Bulge on December 19, 1944, and sent to Stalags 9A and 9B in Germany. He was liberated on Good Friday, 1945 and was honorably discharged from the army on November 22, 1948, as a Sergeant 1st Class. Under the GI bill, Chuck attended Stevens Point Teachers College in 1946 and transferred to University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 1948. He graduated in May 1950 with a degree in Forestry. He began employment with the Wisconsin Conservation Department in July 1950, working in Hayward & Iron River, WI. While working in Hayward, Chuck met and married Doris A. Kulbeck on January 5, 1952. Doris preceded Chuck in death on July 20, 2002. Chuck became a supervisor of the Forest Inventory Section in Tomahawk, WI in 1957. He moved to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Headquarters in Madison, WI in 1968. He held several management positions retiring as Director of Employee Training & Development in 1983. After retirement, Chuck conducted workshops and training sessions with public and private organizations, as well as with Lutheran churches in several states and Canada. During their retirement years, Chuck and Doris spent more than 20 years wintering in Tucson, AZ, which they greatly enjoyed. He also enjoyed hunting, Friday night fish fries, watching football and reading. In addition, he looked forward to reconnecting with his army buddies at POW and Infantry reunions. He treasured time spent with friends and family. This past August, Chuck made his 35th annual trip with his family to Redden's Camp in Kenora, Ontario. His Canadian friends held a special place in his heart. Chuck looked forward to his Thursday gatherings with the retired DNR Madison bike & bowl team. Chuck is survived by his loving daughters, Cindy Rieck (special friend Ken Danielson) of Appleton, WI; Cheryl Vulstek of Reedsburg, WI and Charlene (Bob) Krembs of Verona, WI. Grandchildren are Scott Vulstek (Kate Fochs) of Juneau, AK and Andrea (Michael) Walhovd of Wauwatosa, WI. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Norine Rieck of St. Paul, MN and Linda Kulbeck of Danbury, WI and one brother-in-law, Wilfred Kulbeck of Fayetteville, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife and fishing partner, Doris, his parents and his brothers Bob, Jim and Jerry. Despite multiple health challenges, Chuck remained optimistic until the very end. | |
| ADD | RIEGLER, ROBERT T. | 422 INF | 10/20/2011 | West Branch - Robert T. Riegler, 93, of State Rt. 26, husband of Sophia, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at Rome Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. He was born in Rome, on November 24, 1917, a son of Philip and Elizabeth A. Thron Riegler. Mr. Riegler grew up in Rome, receiving his education at Rome Free Academy. On May 8, 1941, Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army serving in the European Theater of W.W. II, until his honorable discharge on October 16, 1945. Pfc. Riegler, served in Company H 422 Infantry regiment of the 106th "Lion" Division . This division made a heroic stand against Nazi forces in the Ardennes, in December, 1944. The 422 and 423 regiments fought against a full force attack of the Nazi Panzer and SS, preventing the German juggernaut from fully invading the Bulge, which would have resulted in a decisive Nazi victory. He was awarded a bronze star for participation in the northern France Campaigne. Pfc Riegler also participated in battles in Southern France, and the Rhineland, earning a bronze star. His other citations for his service were the Middle Eastern Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. Following the war, Mr. Riegler returned to Rome, where he was employed for 40 years as a machinist at Rome Manufacturing Co. in the cooking ware department. On May 26, 1951, Robert was united in marriage with Sophia A. Kaido at St. Mary's Church, West Leyden. After that the couple lived in West Leyden, before they constructed their current home near West Branch in 1956. Robert greatly enjoyed traveling; for many years during his vacation he loved to take his family on tours of the United States, eventually traveling to 45 states. He loved fishing, trapping, organic gardening, bird watching and spending time at this camp at Swancott Mills. He was an avid Syracuse Orange Fan, who closely followed the football and basketball teams. For many years he greatly enjoyed attending S.U. football games with his family at the old Archbold Stadium, at Syracuse University. He was a member of St. Mary's Nativity Church, West Leyden, Charles J. Love American Legion Post # 406, and Harland J. Hennessey Post VFW # 5538, both of Boonville, and he was one of the charter members of the Point Rock Fish & Game Club in 1946. In addition to his wife, Sophia, he is survived by three daughters and two sons in law, Karen Williamson and Charles, West Leyden, Kathy Thomann and David, Rome, and Joan Colangelo, Rome; two grandchildren, Todd Williamson, West Leyden, Jill Ross and Dante, one great grandchild, Olivia Ross, all of Greensburg, PA; and one sister, Lois DePasquale, Auburn. He was predeceased by five sisters: Ernestine Cole, Mabel McBurney, Luella Zike, Elizabeth Pritchard, Shirley Scherz, four brothers: Frederick, Franklin, Phillip, George, and a son- in- law, James Colangelo. His funeral will be Monday at 12:30 P.M. at the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, and at 1:30 P.M. at St. Mary's Church, West Leyden, where Rev. Lawrence Marullo, pastor will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, West Leyden, where members of Charles J. Love Post American Legion, Harland J. Hennessey Post V.F.W. and the Tun Tavern Marine Corps League, all of Boonville will conduct military rites. Calling hours are Sunday 2-5 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery Association, West Leyden, NY 13489. | https://www.trainorfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-t-riegler | ||
| 47 | 3 | Apr., 1991 | RIFLEMAN, WALLACE G. | 423/G AND 424/A | Unk. | 142 Amstar Drive, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Don Beseler, 424/ A, a friend of Rifleman's, writes Met Sgt Riflemen died February 5, 1991. Sgt Hillman was one of the decorated soldiers of the 106th. His name appears in St. Vith, Lion in the Way several times. He was planning on joining but due to his illness, it was one of the things that had to be put aside, he never found the time to complete the application. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Beseler also stated that he had a note from Serge Fontaine, Belgium, which said his wife was very ill and he will not be getting to the U.S.A as planned. He wanted, so much, to meet Sgt Rifleman and other members of the 10611,. | |
| 73 | 3 | Nov, 2017 | RIGBY, EDWARD W. | 106/HQ/ATT | 9/15/2017 | Per his daughter “We will miss him terribly. We gave him a full military funeral with the Patriot Guard escorting him. It was awesome.” Reported by his daughter, Laura Lee | |
| 63 | 1 | Dec, 2006 | RIGGATI, RICHARD L., SR. | 423/B | 11/11/2006 | 113 Woodshire Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-1713 Richard was a past board member and served as Association President 1995-1996. He was the Association Treasurer for the years 2002-2006. A faithful attendee of Association reunions with his wife Patricia. They were blessed with five children, Richard Jr. and his wife, Patricia; Mark and his wife, Mary Jane; Michael and his wife Sharon; Mary Beth Rigatti and Carl Cain; Ursula Patricia Cettin and her husband Joseph and seven grandchildren, Olivia, Jason, Molly, Mark and Madeline Rigatti, John Cettin and Lucas Cain and a host of nieces and nephews and their children. Richard was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Duquense University School of Business Administration. Richard was a POW. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was appointed by Governor Thomas Ridge to the State of Pennsylvania Advisory Counsel for the Southwest Veterans Center. The family respectfully suggests any donations in Richard's honor be made to the Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RIGGS, THOMAS J., JR. | 81ST ENG/HQ | 11/1/1998 | ||
| 55 | 1 | Oct., 1998 | RIGGS, THOMAS J., JR. | 81 ENG | 11/5/1998 | 6 Olive Street, Providence, RI 02906-1310 Colonel Riggs, age 82, passed away 5 November 1998 from complications of lung and heart. Colonel Riggs was the Commander of the 81st Engineers Combat Battalion. He leaves his wife, Virginia Riggs; six children, Julia Yates of Elgin, III., Thomas J. Riggs III of Chicago, Robin Riggs of Cambridge, Mass', Geoffrey Riggs of Los Angeles, Rory Riggs of New York City and Merry Murray Meade of Wellesley, Mass.; and two stepchildren, Barbara Powers of Providence and Dr. Hugh Barrett of Darien, Conn.; and eight grandchildren. He served on the 106th Infantry Division Board from 1993 until 1998. Served a term as President of the Association during the 1994-1995 fiscal year. Received the coveted award, ORDER of the GOLDEN LION Commander Class, at the 51' Annual Reunion in Roanoke, Virginia. His men followed and loved him dearly. See more in this CUB magazine, on page 6, memorializing one of the true legends of the 106* Infantry Division with Colonel Riggs' and his 81' Engineers valiant stand in front of St Vith. | |
| 73 | 1 | Mar, 2017 | RIKKEN, WILLY | FRIEND OF THE DIVISION | 11/8/2016 | Willy Rikken joined his dear wife Adda in death, having died in St. Vith. His service took place on November 17 in the church at Aldringen. He will be greatly missed. Reported by Carl Wouters and John Schaffner | |
| 63 | 1 | Dec, 2006 | RINGER, ROBERT C. | 591/SV | 9/6/2006 | 3500 Trillium Xing Apt 102 Columbus OH 4325 Phone call from son Michael who is a Life Associate. Michael has been to three reunions. His father became a Lt. Colonel and continued his Army career. | |
| 53 | 1 | Oct., 1996 | RISOLI, NICOLA 'BLACKIE' | 81ST ENG/II | 10/1/1995 | 2529 Hamilton Hiv d . So Plainfield. NJ 07080 | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RISOLI, NICOLA 'BLACKIE' | 81ST ENG/B | 10/1/1996 | ||
| 74 | 1 | Mar, 2018 | RITCHEY, KENNETH E. | 423/G | 10/12/2011 | Reported by Jackie Coy [OBIT FOUND LATER] Kenneth E. Ritchey, 86, of Old Pound Road, died Oct. 12, 2011, at Memorial Hospital, North Conway. He was born Oct. 24, 1925, in Morris, Mo., the son of Earl F. and Vivian (Eberhart) Ritchey. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. During his service in the Army he was awarded the Purple Heart, and Bronze Star, and was a prisoner of war. After his release, he later served in the U.S. Coast Guard, from which he retired after 20 years of duty to his country. He was a member of the VFW, Ex-POW Association, The Rough & Ready Coasties, and a member of the Rodney White VFW Post 8270, Center Ossipee. Kenneth and his late wife Pearl (Nelson) Ritchey had lived in Effingham for several years. He attended the Center Effingham Baptist Church for several years and most recently attended the Faith Fellowship Renewal in Wakefield. Kenneth is survived by his son Mark Ritchey of Effingham; his daughter, Rita McIntyre of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren, two stepsons, Jack Emerson of Panama City, Fla., Drew Emerson of Pennsylvania; his sisters, Dorothy Stoner of Norway, Iowa, and Alice Jean Bedford of Celinas, Calif.; a step-granddaughter Donna Parrish and a step-grandson, Brian Cowart. He was predeceased by a stepson, Alan Emerson, and a stepdaughter, Carol Cowart. | https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/unionleader/name/kenneth-ritchey-obituary?id=11468586 |
| 68 | 2B | Apr, 2012 | RITCHIE (RICHEY), NORMAN | 422/E | 5/9/2012 | Golden Lion Norman Ritchie passed away in Shelbyville, Indiana. Reported by his wife to Sy Lichtenfeld | |
| 67 | 3 | Dec, 2011 | RITCHIE, RICHARD R. | 423/MED | 10/1/2009 | He graduated from Waterloo East Iowa High School and was an excellent athlete in baseball, wrestling and boxing. Richard, as did most young men, enlisted in the Army shortly after the start of WW II. He was a medic with the 423rd Regiment, 106th Infantry Division and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium where he was captured along with most of his company and spent the next four months as a POW in Stalags IV-B (Muhlberg) and VIII-A (Gorlitz). When Russian troops got close, Richard and others walked the next 54 days through Germany where hunger, weather and disease claimed the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. After being left for dead, he escaped and was eventually liberated by Gen. Patton"s forces in April 1945. Richard was then evacuated to a hospital in France, then went by ship to the U.S., where he spent time in various medical facilities until his discharge in November 1945. He graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Chemistry and Electronics in 1949. He also completed his teaching certification at the University of Northern IA. Richard and Carol Ritchie met while working at Rath Packing and married in June 1947. They and sons, Allen Ritchie and Bruce Ritchie, moved to Biloxi, MS where he taught radar to Air Force personnel at Kiesler AFB. Richard was a strong supporter of the VFW, Ex-POWs, and along with Carol, attended several Ex-POW reunions in Europe and throughout the U.S. Some of his experiences are condensed in the book “Long Hard Road” by Thomas Saylor. Published in Star Tribune from Oct. 2 to 4, 2009 Submitted by Brian Welke, via Jim West | |
| 78 | 1 | Mar, 2022 | RITTENHOUSE, GEORGE D., JR. | 422/L | 7/29/2017 | Reported by Jackie Coy | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RITTS, ROLAND W., SR. | 592/B | 7/25/1993 | ||
| 81 | 2 | Jun, 2025 | ROBB, JOHN GARWOOD | 422 INF/D | 3/1/2025 | Dr. John Garwood Robb, 100, of Meadville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1925, in Vandergrift, PA to Elias Shaffer Robb and Mary Ann (Reither) Robb. After graduation from Vandergrift High School John entered the Army during WWII and served in a mortar platoon in the 106th Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge. They were ordered to surrender after three days of fighting due to lack of food and ammunition causing him to be held as a POW for nearly four months in Bad Orb, Germany Stalag 1XB. His camp was liberated shortly before the war"s end. John resumed his education by graduating from the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University, College of Dentistry. On July 31, 1954, he married Marilyn Haise Robb of Erie and established his dental practice the following year in Meadville. John was interested in organized dentistry and served in all components including county, district and state where he served the Pennsylvania Dental Association for six years as trustee. After retirement he served as Secretary Treasurer of Crawford County Dental Society for twenty-six years. In the 1970"s John began meeting with the 106th Infantry Division Association at their annual reunions and served in several offices including President, Board of Directors and Memorials Chairman. Attending thirty-three reunions over the years, he was awarded The Order of the Golden Lion for service to the association. John is a member of The First Presbyterian Church following over forty years membership in the Emmanuel United Church of Christ where he served on the PennWest conference board. Following retirement after thirty-eight years of dental practice, he completed the Penn State Master Gardener Program. He volunteered at the Crawford County Fair Fruit and Vegetable Department for many years and was a vegetable gardener and enjoyed growing roses. John volunteered for various organizations including Crawford County Historical Society and Baldwin Reynolds House, water monitor of French Creek from old Mead Avenue Bridge with senior volunteers. He participated in exercise programs and the planning of Veterans Day celebrations each year at Active Aging Meadville. John served many years as a member of the Northwest Region of Council on Aging and attended a White House Conference on Aging in Washington, D.C. He enjoyed being an active member of both the Meadville Roundtable and Taylor Hose where he was the oldest and longest member. Along with gardening, John enjoyed trail walking in state and national parks, bird watching, and traveling both domestically and abroad. In addition to his wife Marilyn of 70 years, John is survived by cousins, many nieces and nephews as well as special friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Jean Robb Kempin and half-sisters, Martha Robb Gwinn and Sarah Robb Stanley, as well as a niece, a nephew and cousins. His was a life well lived, and John felt blessed to be remembered by so many when he recently marked his 100th birthday. Family and friends will be received for visitation on Friday, March 7 from 1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335 and on Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 AM prior to funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 890 Liberty St., Meadville with Rev. Benjamin Black, officiating. Interment will follow at Greendale Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, Inc., in honor of Audrey Nethery, a niece of John and Marilyn. DBA Foundation, PO Box 1092, West Seneca, NY 14224. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosefh.com. | https://www.rosefh.com/obituaries/john-robb?fbclid=IwY2xjawI6LMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfah3E_T1HGj7pGHALuDvSRxS7M0EiWXRLxRDqt__yqbxpz5MtvfUebC-A_aem_XjtJb1KrQCDgGBQg2ND_WQ |
| 70 | 3 | Nov, 2014 | ROBBINS, CLIFTON H. | UNIT NOT REPORTED | 7/7/2014 | Golden Lion Clifton Robbins passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born on September 3, 1921 in the Appalachian Mountains, Lee County, VA, in Keokee, he was the oldest of nine children born to John Clint and Maggie Robbins. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18 during the Great Depression, one year before the draft started. Throughout his army career, Clifton was assigned many jobs; he was a Squad Leader, Provost Sergeant, Heavy Truck Driver and a Staff Car Driver. He was fortunate to meet President Theodore Roosevelt while stationed at Fort Monroe. His final assignment was in Heilbronn, Germany where he was a Sergeant with the 106th division and helped manage 125,000 prisoners who were mostly German and Polish. At the end of the war, while in Europe, he drove convoys of prisoners to the towns closest to their homes. Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 31, 4020 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA, 23669. Submitted by Jim West | |
| 63 | 4 | Nov, 2007 | ROBBINS, WILLIAM DUDLEY, SR. | 422/HQ 3RD BN | 6/27/2006 | 234 Raccoon Road, Willard, NC 28748 Wife: Jacquelyn Mail returned marked deceased. | |
| 7 | 5 | May, 1951 | ROBERTS, EDMUND C., JR. | 422 INF/D | 1/1/1951 | Capt. Edmund C. Roberts, Jr., was killed in action in Korea in January 1951. Capt. Roberts had numerous friends in the 106th, and was just about the finest soldier known to all of us. He was Executive Officer of Company D, 422nd Infantry Regiment, 106th Division. A Regular Army Officer, he received his permanent commission as Captain in July 1949. In Korea, as C.O. of Company A, 17th Infantry, 7th Division, he and his company was taken on ship at Pusan and then sent by sea to Northern Korea where his 17th Regiment landed at Iwon. From here the company worked northward to the border, being the only regiment to reach it. According to the Associated Press, Capt. Roberts was the first American Officer to reach the Yalu River and see Manchuria. This adventure was not his military 'first' - he was captured in the Bulge with his regiment on December 19, 1944. Here, he also was the first American Officer to regain our lines after the break-out from Hammelburg Prison Camp, as described in the Saturday Evening Post of May 1, 1948. He served continuously on the Board of Directors for the Association from 1946 until he resigned in July, 1950, when he went overseas. He was a speaker at our 1948 Convention, edited the 'Reviewing Stand' column for the CUB, served as national P.X. officer for the Association, organized successful December 16th local reunions, circularized his company on the Association's behalf and probably got us more members by his individual salesmanship than any other member has done. Dave Price said, that his file of correspondence with Ed on Association business is more than an inch thick. He has been the originator of a large number of the ideas which have helped our organization. At the 1950 Convention, a member of the Association's Nominating Committee asked Dave Price who, in his opinion, was the one man in the Association who had evidenced the most sincere interest in the welfare of the organization, backed up by working action as well as words. From Dave's first-hand knowledge since the start of the Association. Edmund C. Roberts, Jr., was the only answer to that question. Ed's wife, Helen Roberts, lives at 2009 West 25th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with their children, Bruce 8, Kay 4, and Mary Virginia 9 months. Dave Price suggests no way of honoring Capt. Robert's gallant memory that he would like better than for each of us to take this occasion to send an extra contribution to the Memorial Fund which he worked so hard to build up. | |
| 66 | 2 | Aug, 2010 | ROBERTS, GODFREY H. | 424/K | 2/26/2010 | Mr. Macaluso stated, “He was a great squad leader.” Mr. Roberts served during the Battle of the Bulge, and after having been taken prisoner he was held for five months. Later in life, he became the CEO of the State Publishing Company of Pierre, SD. He was also the Mayor of the City of Pierre for a period of time. He leaves a son and a daughter and many grand-children. Reported by August Macaluso, former squad member | |
| 77 | 1 | Mar, 2021 | ROBERTS, JOHN M. (JACK) | 592/C | 12/4/2020 | John “Jack” Roberts passed away peacefully at age 96 on December 4, 2020. He was the loving husband of Mary Lou, who passed away August 25, 2015. Jack is the father of Dave (Susan) and the late Thomas (Lisa) who attended reunions with his father until his passing. After Tom"s death, Lisa accompanied her father-in-law to the reunions. Jack was a WWII U.S. Army veteran who survived four major battles in Europe serving with the 106th Infantry Division including the Battle of the Bulge, where he was ambushed and captured by the German Nazi forces. He escaped and returned to his artillery unit where he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. He was discharged from the Army as a 1st Lieutenant on April 1953. He later published a book about his combat experiences titled “Escape!!! The True Story of a WWII POW the Germans Couldn"t Hold.” Jack retired from General Motors in 1986 after 40 years of service as Director of Personnel Services for the former Fisher Body Division. Jack served as President of the 106th Infantry Division Association from 2003–2004. He was a member of the American Legion, National Order of Battlefield Commissions, and Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the American Ex-Prisoners of the War. He was also the recipient of the French Legion of Honor as bestowed upon him by the President of France in October 2009. He also received the coveted Commanders for Public Service by the U.S. Army, which is the highest award given by the U.S. Army to a civilian. Submitted by his son, Dave | |
| 67 | 2 | Aug, 2011 | ROBERTS, THOMAS DAVID | ASSOCIATE MEMBER | 6/25/2011 | With deepest regret, Mary Lou and I must inform you of the passing of our eldest son, Thomas David Roberts. Whether you knew Tom through family, work, or friendship, you know that he was a person of deep faith and always had a positive outlook on life. Tom always said all of the trials and tribulations that he experienced were part of “his cross to bear” and it is truly amazing how he went through all of them with an ever-present smile on his face. His smile was contagious, and that is one of the many things that he will always be remembered for. Above all else, Tom always put his family first. He was the greatest son, husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, friend, and co-worker that anyone could ever ask for, and there is no doubt that the world is a sadder place without him. We should all take consolation, however, in the fact that he will be waiting in Heaven for each of us, smiling and with open arms. Please keep Tom and his family in your prayers. Submitted by Mary Lou and Jack Roberts, via Murray Stein | |
| 55 | 2 | Jan., 1999 | ROBERTSON, GEORGE E (2) | 590/C | 8/1/1998 | 10 Longview Way, Peabody, MA 01960 Survived by his wife Mary. George died in August 1998' | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROBERTSON, GEORGE E (2) | 590/C | 8/15/1998 | ||
| 44 | 4 | July, 1988 | ROBICHAUD, PHILLIP J. | 422/G | Unk. | died one or two weeks after the Mobile Reunion. Phillip had planned on being at the reunion, but canceled plans at the last moment Philip's address was — RFD 4, Box 118, Danielson, CT 06239. | |
| ADD | ROBICHAUX, LLOYD A. | 423/SV | 7/24/2010 | Lloyd Raymond Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Mr. Robichaux was retired from Orkin Pest Control, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a prisoner of war. He is survived by his son, Michael (Kathleen) Robichaux; daughter, Karen Long; brother, Rudolph (Rosemary) Robichaux; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Walker Robichaux; and his parents, Adolph Joseph and Clara Saucier Robichaux. He is buried at St. Mary"s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery. | https://www.houmatimes.com/obit/lloyd-robichaux/ | ||
| 68 | 2B | Apr, 2012 | ROBINSON, PAUL A. | 422 INF | 11/6/2011 | He was born February 8, 1922, in Waterloo, son of Harland and Marvel Mentzer Robinson. He married Phyllis Jean Jindrich on October 5. 1951. Mr. Robinson served in World War II with the U.S. Army's 106th Infantry Division in combat in the European Theater and in the occupation of Germany. In 1946. he began his career as a firefighter with the Waterloo Fire Department. retiring in 1975 as a Lieutenant. He also owned and operated Robby's Lawnmower Service from 1954 until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Becker-Chapman Post 138 of the American Legion. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, four daughters, four sons, sixteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Submitted by his son, Harland C. Robinson, USMC (Retired) | |
| 48 | 3 | Apr., 1992 | ROBSON, ROBERT S. | 423/MED | 12/14/1991 | 1434 Bel leek St., Crete, IL 00417 Robert passed away on December 14, 1991. He was a POW in Stalag IV-B. Survived by his wife Dons and three children. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROBSON, ROBERT S. | 423/MED | 12/14/1991 | ||
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROCHE, EDWARD J. | 424/K | 5/14/1991 | ||
| 47 | 4 | Jul., 1991 | ROCHE, EDWARD J. | 424/K | 5/14/1991 | 115 Maeder Ave, No. Merrick, NY 11566 Catherine, his wife writes —Edward passed away in his sleep on May 14, 1991. Please pass along this news to the other members. I would appreciate a copy of this notice in the CUB. | |
| 71 | 1 | Mar, 2015 | RODRIGUEZ, JUAN G. 'LUPE', DR. | 422 INF | 10/28/2014 | Dr. Juan Guadalupe. “Lupe” Rodriguez passed away peacefully on October 28, 2014. He was born on December 23, 1920 in Espanola, New Mexico, the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Santa Fe High School and received a B.S. from New Mexico State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He was a Professor of Entomology at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture from 1949 until his retirement in 1989, where he specialized in the nutritional ecology of insects and mites. Lupe was inducted into the U.S. Army in the fall of 1943. He had obtained a civilian pilot"s license while in college and initially trained as a pilot, intending to join the Army Air Corps. He was then placed into the 422nd Infantry Regiment, 106th Division as a technical sergeant because the U.S. had an increased need for ground forces. He was deployed to Belgium in November 1944 and then wounded and captured at St. Vith by the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge six weeks later. The spent the next four months as a prisoner of war in prison camps and being force-marched around Germany by the German Army. He was liberated on April 16, 1944 by Allied Forces. During his teaching career, he was active in many professional organizations and received many awards and honors. In the 1960s, his laboratory housed the first scanning electron microscope on campus where some of the first moon rocks from NASA were inspected. Three newly discovered species of mites were named after him by other acarologists and he received an honorary doctorate from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala. In all, he published 142 articles in reference journals, contributed to and edited/co-edited six books and held 15 professional offices. After retirement, Lupe and Lorraine enjoyed traveling in the Americas and abroad. Excerpts from his obituary, reported by Jim West | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROGERS, AUBREY W. | 423/K | 5/18/1991 | ||
| 47 | 4 | Jul., 1991 | ROGERS, AUBREY W. | 423/C | 5/18/1991 | 30 Ridgewood Rd, Belton, IN 76513 Sgt. Major Aubrey Rogers (Ret), age 81, passed away May 18, 1991 at Veterans Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He served in 17 campaigns in WWII, Kore and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Ann, his daughters Beverly, Shirley and Audrey, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. | |
| 74 | 1 | Mar, 2018 | ROGERS, EUGENE N. 'BUCK' | 106TH | 1/15/2018 | Eugene “Buck” Rogers, 93, of Spring Hill, FL, died in Lakeland, FL. Buck was born in Atlanta, GA in 1924 and was raised on a 200-acre farm in Norcross, GA. After graduating Norcross High School in 1942, he entered the army and was a paratrooper in WWII from 1943–1945. He chose to attend paratrooper training and was assigned to the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. Before deciding on paratrooper training he was assigned as a machine gun operator in the 106th Infantry Division. He credited this decision for saving his life, as the 106th was overrun in the opening days of the Battle of the Bulge and most all the troops were killed or captured. After the war, he was a part of the occupation force in Berlin, Germany and sailed back to the U.S. on the Queen Mary. He marched in the Victory Parade in NYC on Jan. 12, 1946, walking down 5th Avenue. Returning to Norcross, he worked as a mechanic, then at Sears & Roebuck in the stockroom. It was there that he met and courted his future wife, Sue Reid. They married in June 1947 and honeymooned in Biloxi, MS — the happiest days of his life. Sue provided Buck inspiration throughout his entire life, even after her passing in 1989. Buck found his career at Gulf Oil Corp., starting in the mailroom, and eventually rising to be the Assistant Supervisor of the Payroll Dept. He was transferred to Sugarland, TX from 1976–1984, and after 36-1/2 years of service at Gulf, he retired to Spring Hill, FL in December of 1984. Buck spoke often of his happy memories of childhood: swimming in the creek, fishing, playing baseball and marbles and enjoying his mother"s Southern cooking. His favorite food was green beans, but loved Cracker Barrel chicken and dumplings and fried seafood, too. He proclaimed quitting smoking in the early 1960s as his biggest accomplishment. Fishing trips to Steinhatchee, FL and fish fries for the family was one of his great joys. At one point in time, Buck was listed as the State of Georgia record holder for the largest Largemouth Bass caught in Clarks Hill Lake. Family vacations in Florida were one of his pleasures, staying in Daytona Beach most of the time. Buck was a hardworking, devoted, friendly Southern gentleman, eager to start up a conversation with neighbors on his walks around the neighborhood and watching ducks at the park. He saw value in things others would throw out and occasionally would find treasurers, such as a 1948 portable Singer sewing machine and valuable rare coins. He was constantly on the go and would get frustrated if something slowed him down. He mowed his own grass until his final years of life, because he wanted to — and still could. Buck is survived by Drs. Elaine Rogers and Jo Greenawalt of Stroudsburg, PA, Robert and Shelley Rogers of Plant City, FL and Drs. Ron and Genelle Pernia of Tuscaloosa, AL, six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Reported by John Schaffner | |
| 47 | 1 | Oct, 1990 | ROGERS, FRANCIS J. | 422/L | 4/6/1990 | Francis passed away on April 6, 1990. Our condolences go to his wife Marie. She said he was so proud of the 106th. | |
| 69 | 1 | Mar, 2013 | ROLFS, GLEN E. | 424/D | 12/26/2012 | Golden Lion Glen E. Rolfs was born on July 24, 1925 in Ellsworth, Kansas. He passed away at Hutchinson Hospital in Geneseo, Kansas. He graduated from Geneseo High School in 1943 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. During the Battle of the Bulge he won a citation for meritorious performance of duty and was awarded the Bronze Star, that caught back up to him 58 years later. In 1947 he married Arlene Lebsack and worked in farming until he retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife, daughter Glenda; sons Reed and Bradley; seven grandchildren; one great grandson and several family members. Burial was at Geneseo Cemetery with military honors by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Originally mentioned in the Jan.-April 2009 issue of The CUB (Vol. 65. No. 1), the Lyons Daily News"s article (July 1, 2003) titled, “Bronze Star Arrives on Doorstep 58 years later,” tells the story of Golden Lion Glen Rolfs and the return of his Bronze Star that arrived at his house 58 years after he performed heroically during World War II. Submitted by his widow, Arlene M. Rolfs | |
| 64 | 2 | Jun, 2008 | ROLLINS, GLENN E. | 424/D | Unk. | ||
| 67 | 3 | Dec, 2011 | ROMOLI, EDMUND R. | 423/C | 12/2/2010 | He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M (Jackson) Romoli. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Merino and Anna Romoli, and was a lifelong resident of the city. An Army Veteran of WW II, Mr. Romoli was an ex POW, having served in Germany. Before his retirement, Mr. Romoli was employed by the Pawtucket Postal Service for many years. He was a member and former commander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War Chapter 1 and the RI Chapter 24 of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by a son, James J. Walker; 2 daughters, Susan L. Leeming and Judith A. Barlow; and 3 grandchildren, Ian Leeming, and Timothy and Jennifer Barlow.” Submitted by Brian Welke | |
| 71 | 1 | Mar, 2015 | ROOD, EUGENE ELLIOT | 424/HQ | 5/27/2014 | Eugene so looked forward to receiving his CUB magazine! He was born in Janesville, WI on August 25, 1925. He spent most of his life in Green Bay, WI where he died May 27, 2014. He attended the 50th Reunion in St. Louis and also had the opportunity to go on an “Old Glory Fight” last year! He is survived by his wife of 65 years, one daughter, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Reported by his wife, JoAnn | |
| 81 | 2 | Jun, 2025 | ROOS, ARTHUR K. | 422/CN | 6/28/2022 | Dr. Arthur K. Roos of Liberty, Missouri lived a remarkable 96 years before passing away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022. Art was born in a log cabin in Mt. Vernon, Indiana on July 15th, 1925 to Arthur Christian and Elfrieda Morlock Roos. His family relocated to Wood River, Illinois to pursue better opportunities during the Depression, and it"s there that Art first met his future wife, Doris E. Davis. Shortly after graduating high school, Art was called in July of 1943 to serve his country in World War II at the age of seventeen. Art served in the Army in the 106th Division, 422nd Regiment, Cannon Company as a Prime Mover Driver in the European Theater for no more than two months before being captured as a prisoner of war in the Battle of the Bulge along the Western Front in the Ardennes region on December 12th of 1944. He was interned at the Stalag IX-B prison camp in Bad Orb, Germany for three and a half months before being liberated on April 2nd of 1945. At only nineteen, he had stories to last him a lifetime. When thanked for his service, Art sometimes responded with a smile, “I"m just glad it"s over.” Art was honorably discharged on Nov. 22nd, 1945. Art and Doris had written each other throughout the war and married on June 7th, 1946. They soon moved to Chicago so he could study at Northern Illinois College of Optometry. After graduation in 1950, the newly minted Dr. Roos worked in Ferguson, Missouri before buying a practice in a little town named Excelsior Springs, Mo. As Dr. Roos, Art served the community for 46 years through his optometry practice. Clients often said he fit them with the best pair of glasses they"d ever had. Art and Doris would spend the next fifty years in the town they loved so dearly raising their family and engaging with their community. Art was involved in the Rotary Club and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church with his family. He and Doris moved to Liberty, Mo. in 2004 after retirement. Art spent his twilight years at the Oxford Grand Assisted Living facility in KCMO amongst friends with the support and love of his family. Art enjoyed swimming, growing tomatoes, and watching the birds in his backyard—although he held less love for the squirrels. He was known for his genuinely kind, easy-going soul and great hair. He loved clever wordplay and making up witty puns on the fly. Even more so, Art loved hearing others tell jokes, and would respond with his trademark wheezy laugh to even the cheesiest quips. He will be dearly missed. Art was preceded in death by wife Doris of Liberty, Mo. and parents Arthur C. and Elfrieda M. Roos of Wood River, Illinois. Art is survived by younger brother Bill Roos of Indianapolis; daughter Carol Cleek of Liberty, her husband Jim, and their children Brian and Julie; son Keith Roos of Excelsior Springs, his wife Judy, and their children Jason, Jinifer, and Kendra; and also, his great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1st and will be followed by a celebration of Art"s life at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 1650 Rainbow Blvd., Excelsior Springs, Mo. Interment with military honors will follow in Glenridge Cemetery, B Hwy, Liberty, Mo. The family suggests contributions to the First United Methodist Church, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Service Information: Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1st and will be followed by a celebration of Art"s life at 2 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 1650 Rainbow Blvd., Excelsior Springs, Mo. Interment with military honors will follow in Glenridge Cemetery, B Hwy, Liberty, Mo. The family suggests contributions to the First United Methodist Church, Excelsior Springs, Mo | https://www.parklawnfunerals.com/obituaries/roos-dr-arthur-k |
| 66 | 3 | Aug, 2010 | ROPER, EDWARD YOUNG, SR. | 422 INF | 4/20/2010 | 85, died peacefully at home. Born in Chester, SC, he was the son of Willa Young and J.C. Roper II, and raised in Lake City, SC. Surviving are his wife Mary Lee Flowers Roper of 62 years, two daughters, Rev. Lee Roper of Chesnee, Mary Willa Roper Lowry and husband, Banks, and one son, Edward Y. Roper Jr. and his wife, Karen, of Columbia; four grandchildren, Will and Mary Frances Roper, Mary Agnes Roper-Rogers and Eliza Lowry; step-grandchildren, Beau Lowry and his wife, Erin, and their daughter, Emma, Paige Lowry Leonard and husband, Doug; and a valued friend loved as a son, Keitt Wannamaker. Predeceased by his parents, and brother, J C Roper III, he graduated from Lake City High School, attended The Citadel for two years, and joined the Army in August of 1943, serving with the 106th infantry division. He was captured by the Germans at the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1944 and held as a prisoner of war at a slave labor camp until he was liberated in April of 1945 when the war ended. After the war, he attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1948. Most of his career was spent in Lake City as owner of Roper Drug Company, later moving to Columbia in 1977, working as a pharmacist for Forest Hills Nursing Home. He was a lifetime United Methodist and first was a member of Lake City UMC for over 40 years and then Trenholm Road UMC in Columbia for over 30 years as a faithful choir member while also serving in many other capacities. In addition to church, he also was a member of the Lions Club in Lake City and Kiwanis Club in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank, The Daily Bread Memorial Fund, PO Box 451, Columbia, SC 29202 or a charity of one"s choice. Reported by Ralph Nelson, 422/Cannon Co. | |
| 59 | 3 | Apr, 2003 | ROSA LA, JOHN | 423/C | 4/22/2003 | 632 Grant Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 Ed Goldberg, 423/C reported the death of John on April 23. No other details have been reported other than the funeral Mass was held April 25. | |
| 60 | 3 | Apr, 2004 | ROSEN, SEYMOUR | 423/HQ 2BN | 3/19/2004 | 1 Roger Place, White Maim, NY 10605 Comrade . Schrom reported; "Seymour was a Past Commander of the Hudson Valley Chapter of AX-POW," His wife Dom continues as an Association member. | |
| 61 | 1 | Dec, 2004 | ROSEN, SEYMOUR | 423/HQ 2BN | Unk. | ||
| 80 | 3 | Nov, 2024 | ROSENBERG, HERBERT A. | 424/I | 4/14/2024 | Herbert Allen Rosenberg, age 100, of Trumbull, CT, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Trumbull, CT. Herbert was born in Bronx, New York to Jacob and Matilda Rosenberg. He honorably served in the Army during World War II. After the war, he graduated from RCA Radio School and started his business, Mobile Communications in Bridgeport, that installed and serviced Motorola equipment for many businesses and municipalities. Herbert is survived by his daughter Susan Bell (Matt) of Milford, CT, two grandsons, Jordan Bell (Maggie) of Queens, NY, Eric Bell (Sydney) of Milford, CT, a great granddaughter, Lucy Matilda Bell, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Helen (Platzek) Rosenberg, and his sisters, Ruth Rosenberg and Grace Madden. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to his caretaker of the last two years, Winnie Delisser. F uneral services will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 11 A.M. at Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Burial will follow at B"nai Torah Cemetery, 250 Reid Street, Fairfield. The family will host visiting hours at their home in Milford, CT from 7-9 pm. For more information, and to share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to the Veterans charity of your choice. | https://www.greensfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Herbert-Rosenberg?obId=31195782 |
| 56 | 2 | Jan, 2000 | ROSENBERG, WINFIELD 'NICK' | 422/D | 11/1/1999 | 4001 E Blacklidge Drive #45, Tucson, AZ 42214 Wife: Dorothy Winfield's wife, Dorothy wrote, "Winfred was a POW in Berga. He is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren'" | |
| ADD | ROSENTHAL, PHILLIP N. | 424/D | 6/1/2006 | Phillip N. Rosenthal, 80. Beloved husband of Ora Belle for over 50 years; loving father of Kenneth (Sandy), Jerome and Barry (Caroline); cherished grandfather of Jessica, Chandler, Jesse and Jamie. Phillip was a WWII Veteran of the Army in 106th Infantry. He fought in the Battle of Buldge and received a purple heart. Mr. Rosenthal owned and operated Perfection Bakery in Albany Park. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For info: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 847-255-3520. | https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=phillip-n-rosenthal&pid=18014257&fhid=4243 | ||
| 71 | 3 | Nov, 2015 | ROSS, ARCHIE | 424/CN | 2/28/2015 | At age 91, of West Palm Beach, FL. Reported by Jackie Coy | |
| 57 | 4 | Jul, 2001 | ROSS, FRANK E., JR. | 424/CN | 5/14/2001 | 33136 Hampshire Road, Livonia, MI 48154 age 76: Professor Emeritus of English, Eastern Michigan University 1964-1983, earlier a teacher and supervisor in Detroit Public Schools. The death notice contained a host of names of friends in support of Members, Volunteers and the Staff of Alzheimer Association Support groups and the staff at the Livonia Adult Day Care Center. Mass was said at St. Aidan Catholic Church, with burial in Chicago. | |
| 78 | 3 | Nov, 2022 | ROSS, GLENN W. | 424/HQ | 3/5/2009 | Glenn Wilson Ross, founder of Ross Supply Co., passed away on March 5. He was 87 years old. Glenn was born and raised in what he always referred to as the “big city,” Upland, IN. He met his future wife, Thelma Phyllistine in 1939 at the Hartford City Fair. They married in 1940. In 1942 Mr. Ross joined the United States Army and rose to the rank of 1st Sergeant in the 106th Infantry and saw combat in World War II during the Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He often spoke of his service in the military with great pride and said there wasn"t a day that he didn"t think of the horrors of that war. In 1949, shortly after buying the South Marion Hardware Store and renaming it Ross Hardware, Mr. Ross began planning to expand the business by adding plumbing and heating supplies to his inventory, reasoning the move made sense, given the demand for housing sparked by the end of the war. But on March 2, 1956. Before he received delivery of any of these items, the hardware store burned to the ground. With little thought or planning and in desperation to keep his business afloat, he immediately rented a small warehouse space and began selling plumbing and heating supplies before the manufacturers learned that the store had gone up in flames. Mr. Ross worked 15 hour days, seven days a week, receiving inventory, making sales calls, filling out orders and managing billing and bookkeeping. When the new business took hold, he started hiring help and founded Ross Supply Co. When Mr. Ross retired as President of the company in 1987, the business built on the ashes of the hardware store fire 37 years earlier was a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office building. Ross spent much of his retirement traveling the United States with his wife Phyllis, and visiting the countries of England, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Mexico and Canada. He and his son and spouse also visited Denali National Park, where he took arguably one of the finest pictures of Mt. McKinley ever recorded. In the closing years of his life, he volunteered as a driver for the Marion County Veterans Administration and as a courier for the Marion General Hospital. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Phyllis, and is survived by his son Jack. Reported by Jackie Coy | |
| 75 | 1 | Mar, 2019 | ROSS, REECE M. | 423/A | 2/26/2018 | “My name is Michael Ross and I need to tell you that my pop died Feb. 26, 2018. He was a staff sergeant in the 106th Infantry Division. He was a very proud member of your organization and he looked forward to receiving his CUB magazine. My dad was 94 years old when he had a massive heart attack and died after a few days. He told us lots of war stories. He had a couple of yearbooks from just before he went overseas. He kept in touch with a few of the guys in his platoon and company, so I just wanted to let you know. He is buried in West Virginia right outside of Charleston and Coco Halo in our family cemetery. We had a military funeral for him, which he would have liked if he were still alive. My pop was a proud American, and proud of what you all did in the war. Thank you.” Submitted by his son, Michael | |
| 74 | 3 | Nov, 2018 | ROSS, REECE M. | 423/A | 2/26/2018 | Reece was born on April 3, 1924. He was a sergeant in the 106th Infantry and fought his way through the Battle of the Bulge into Germany, and remained there as part of the peace keeping force. He was very proud to be a Golden Lion, and told his children many stories - some very funny, some very sad. After the War he was a driver for Greyhound for 35 years, then a charter bus driver out of Charleston, W. Vir., until he took “early retirement” at age 82. He was a good man who helped everyone he could, and always tried to pass on his values to his children. He lived in Coco Valley, West Virginia, the town where he was born, until 2015 when he moved in with his son in Fresno, CA. He was an avid golfer for 60 years, playing until the last six months of his life. And he always wore his WWII Veterans hat. He is survived by his sons, Adam, Frank, Darrell. Mike, and his only daughter, Lynn. Reported by his son, Michael | |
| 54 | 3 | Apr., 1998 | ROSSI, ROMEO J. | 422/C | 11/2/1997 | 922 Blairmear Ct. Goss Point Wacxls, Afl 48236 Thom. Boyd sent the following. "Romeo died 2 November 1997. 82 years of age," | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROSSI, ROMEO J. | 422/C | 12/21/1997 | ||
| 58 | 3 | Apr, 2002 | ROSSIN, LEO | 422/H | 10/17/2001 | 1947 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230-6870 Leo passed away at the Brooklyn Veterans Administration Center Hospital being treated for prostate cancer. Captured on 19 December 1944 in The Battle of the Bulge and was held in Stalag 4-B Muhlberg, Germany. Leo is survived by a brother-in-law Samuel, and a sister, Doris, a sister. He spent his retirement days doing extensive volunteer work at the Veterans Hospital, 23rd Street in New York. A Life member of the 106th Inf. Association. | |
| 50 | 3 | Apr., 1994 | ROSSINI, NELLO A. | 422/I | 1/17/1994 | Ann, Nello's wife writes, "1 would like to inform you of my husband's death. "Nello, age 68, passed away January 17,1994. A veteran of World War II, he served with the 106th. Captured in the Bulge, he was held prisoner in Stalag 17(..B, Bad Orb, Germany. He was a member of the Association and a member of the Massachussetts AX-POW Chapter. He leaves his wife Ann of 44 years, one daughter, a son-in-law and one grandchild." | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROSSINI, NELLO A. | 422/I | 1/17/1994 | ||
| 50 | 1 | Oct., 1993 | ROUNTREE, RUSSELL E. | 424/CN | 6/23/1993 | 7591 E. Ponderosa Circle, Parker, CO 80134 Rhoda, Russell's widow informed us that he passed away June 23, 1993. He survived by her, three sons - Russel, Richard and Roger, a daughter Ruth Schmidt., fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She said Russ enjoyed two reunions with members of his Division in Chicago and Camp Atterbury. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROUNTREE, RUSSELL E. | 424/CN | 6/23/1993 | ||
| 57 | 2 | Jan, 2001 | ROWAN, WILLIAM K. | 424/K | 9/7/2000 | 213 Country Club Road. Shelby, NC 28150 No other details given. | |
| 23 | 1 | Aug., 1966 | ROWLAND, FRANK C. WARREN | 592FABN | 8/16/1966 | Ohio, died of a heart attack on Tuesday, August 16. Frank was in the 592nd F.A. Bn. He and his brother ran a successful business, the Rowland Grocery Store. Taswell, Ind. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | ROY, CHARLES J. | 589/A | 10/15/1995 | ||
| 52 | 2 | Jan., 1996 | ROY, CHARLES J. | 589/A | 10/25/1995 | 71740 Chini Orchard Rd . I. lushing, OH 43977 We received a report Charles died October 25, 1995. | |
| 47 | 2 | Jan., 1991 | RUBIN, ARNOLD | 81ST ENGINEERS | 5/30/1990 | ||
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUBIN, ARNOLD | 81ST/? | 12/1/1990 | ||
| 64 | 2 | Jun, 2008 | RUBNITZ, DOUGLAS D. | 422/H | 2/14/2008 | 2410 Heather Terrace Beloit, WI 53511 | |
| 68 | 2B | Apr, 2012 | RUDDICK, DONALD K. | 592/HQ | 1/7/2010 | Reported by Jackie and Harry Martin | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUDNICK, MIRON | 422/E | 12/10/1996 | ||
| 53 | 2 | Jan., 1997 | RUDNICK, MIRON | 422/E | 12/10/1996 | 2284 Whitman Street, Clearwater, FL 34625 Death reported by Murrel Kelso, 422/E as approximately December 10, 1996 | |
| 55 | 3 | Apr, 1999 | RUFF, ROBERT E. | 422/HQ | 2/25/1999 | 1283 Desiax, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0014 John Gillespie, 422/C, Bloomfield Hills, MI, reports the death of his good friend, Robert Run, Run a prominent attorney was 80 years of age at his death. Legally blind he went into semi-retirement 10 years ago, but continued to commute by bus to his office in downtown Detroit by bus. Born in Detroit, he attended the University of Detroit and was pursuing his law degree when he took a break to serve in the Army. Lt Robet Rutt was the 422nd Paymaster. He had with him SI5,000 in cash when captured by the Germans. When the Germans took the money from he, he insisted on a receipt because the money was not his. He got one. The article states that such fastidious attention to detail characterized his life in his military and civilian career as an attorney, lie was an avid fisherman and world traveler, planning on going to London this Spring, His wife, Lucille, died in 1995.1Ie is survived by seven children, three brothers, two sisters and seven grandchildren. | |
| 74 | 3 | Nov, 2018 | RUNDLE, DONALD G. | 423/F | 4/1/2014 | Donald G. Rundle, passed away in April of 2014. He was a wounded POW during the Battle of the Bulge and I have always been very proud of his service to our country. Reported by his son, Brian Rundle | |
| ADD | RUSCH, MARVIN H. | DHQ | 10/29/2008 | Rusch, Marvin H. October 29, 2008. Age 89 years. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Deneen). Dear father of Richard (Tracy) and Thomas. Loving grandpa of Sara and Jacob and step-grandpa of Bailey. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Wisconsin Memorial Park Chapel of the Flowers, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield from 1 PM until the time of Service at 3 PM. Private entombment. Marvin served in the US Army in the Battle of the Bulge in the 106th Division and was discharged a captain. Marvin was also a retiree of AAA. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Funeral and Cremation Services Wauwatosa (414)774-5010 www.schmidtandbartelt.com Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 31, 2008. | https://www.legacy.com/amp/obituaries/jsonline/119568718 | ||
| 63 | 2 | Mar, 2007 | RUSSELL, CARLTON D. | 422/D | 1/1/2007 | 2835 Winhatn Drive, West Columbia, SC 29170 Death was reported by 4231D comrade Gene Saucerman. | |
| 67 | 1 | Apr, 2011 | RUSSELL, EDWARD, JR. | 422 INF | 1/28/2011 | Mr. Russell served in the 422nd and was a POW in Bad Orb. Reported by his son Charles Russell | |
| 64 | 2 | Jun, 2008 | RUSSELL, J. B. | 422/SERVICE | 1/15/2008 | Survived by wife, Martha Russell and daughter Dianne Cardell. Reported by Ron Cardell, son-in-law (through John Robb, 106th Association Memorials Chairman). | |
| 76 | 1 | Mar, 2020 | RUSSELL, JIMMIE G. | 422 INF | 6/29/2019 | Jimmie G. Russell (97) of Weir, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home. He was interned at the Hosey Hill Cemetery at Weir, Kansas. He served with the 106th Infantry Division 422 from March 1943 to April 1946 in the European Theater of Operations. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 272 of Weir, where he performed military rites and Memorial Day services for many years. He was retired in 1984 after 35 years of service with Gulf/Chevron (Spencer Chemical Company). He was a cancer survivor of 38 years. Up until the year before he died, he read The CUB regularly. He is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Reported by his daughters, Peggy Hinde and Janet Miller | |
| 61 | 1 | Dec, 2004 | RUSSELL, LYKE K. | 422/1 | 11/16/2004 | 397570 W 3010 Drive, Ochelta OK 74501 Peggy McClure, wife of Clint McClure 423/HQ, reported Lyle Russell's death. Peggy is Commander of the Tulsa Chapter of AX-POW. | |
| 67 | 2 | Aug, 2011 | RUSSELL, MARGARET M., MRS. | WIFE | 3/2/2011 | Associate Life Member, wife of Major Aldon Russell (424/D) Reported by Murray Stein | |
| 57 | 2 | Jan, 2001 | RUSSELL, RAYMOND E. | 423/E | 2/1/2000 | 50 Famum Street, North Andover, MA 01845 No other details given. | |
| 80 | 1 | Mar, 2024 | RUSSELL, RICHARD L. | 422/H | 4/16/2023 | Richard L. “Dick” Russell, 99, a former longtime resident of Monroe County, MI, having lived in Ottawa Lake, MI, Luna Pier, MI, and Erie, MI, passed in his sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Lakes of Sylvania in Sylvania, OH. He was born April 11, 1924, in Toledo, OH, to parents Joseph and Mary (Snyder) Russell. Dick was a 1942 graduate of Lambertville High School. He then went on to serve his country with the United States Army. Staff Sargent Richard L. Russell was captured at the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and was a Prisoner of War until his release in April of 1945. A Bronze Star for Heroic Service in a Combat Zone and Two Purple Hearts for being Wounded in Action along with many other decorations were awarded to Dick during his service. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Dick worked as a Tool & Die maker for Dura Corporation in Toledo, OH, and Sharon Manufacturing in Lambertville, MI, before starting his own company, The American Tool & Die, Inc. in April 1964. Dick grew a successful business in which he employed 38 employees including his three sons, Rich, Gary and Tom Russell. Dick retired from active participation in 1997 and passed the helm to his son Richard “Rich” Russell. Dick was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. He served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Monroe County, MI, for many years. He continued his mechanical aptitude working in his woodworking shop creating gifts for family and friends for many years following retirement. Dick loved going “up north” to his cabin in Michigan with family members and his dog, Lucy. He is survived by his son, Tom (Linda) Russell; daughter, Rita (Tom) Ogden; daughters-in-law, Bernadette (Andrews) Russell and Marcia (Szymanski) Russell; grandchildren, Tracey (Chris) Warner, Corey (Shari) Russell, Jonathan (Nicole) Ogden, Philip (Sarah) Ogden, Hannah Ogden, Richard (Christine) Russell; granddaughter-in-law, Sarah (Dixon) Russell; great-grandchildren, Matthew Warner, Brady Warner, Emily Russell, Jack Russell, Luke Russell, Kayla Russell, Madison Russell, Noah Russell, Taylor Ogden, Elyse Ogden, and Aurora Russell; and great-great-grandchildren, Oliver Webster and Vivian Gonzales. Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Theresa (Briskey) Russell; father, Joseph Russell; mother, Mary (Snyder) Russell; sons, Gerald “Gary” Russell and Richard “Rich” Russell; granddaughter, Kerry Russell; and grandson, Thomas (Tommy) Russell. Dick will be remembered for his generosity, kind heart and love of family. His legacy will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched throughout his life. He will be missed! | |
| 80 | 2 | Jul, 2024 | RUSSELL, RICHARD L. 'DICK' | 422/H | 4/16/2023 | Richard L. “Dick” Russell, 99, currently of Sylvania, OH, and a former longtime resident of Monroe County, MI, having lived in Ottawa Lake, MI, Luna Pier, MI, and Erie, MI, passed in his sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Lakes of Sylvania in Sylvania, OH. He was born April 11, 1924, in Toledo, OH, to parents Joseph and Mary (Snyder) Russell. Dick was a 1942 graduate of Lambertville High School. He then went on to serve his country with the United States Army. Staff Sargent Richard L. Russell was captured at The Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and was a Prisoner of War until his release in April of 1945. A Bronze Star for Heroic Service in a Combat Zone and Two Purple Hearts for being Wounded in Action along with many other decorations were awarded to Dick during his service. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Dick worked as a Tool & Die maker for Dura Corporation in Toledo, OH, and Sharon Manufacturing in Lambertville, MI, before starting his own company, The American Tool & Die, Inc. in April 1964. Dick grew a successful business in which he employed 38 employees including his three sons, Rich, Gary & Tom Russell. Dick retired from active participation in 1997 and passed the helm to his son Richard “Rich” Russell. Dick was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. He served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Monroe County, MI, for many years. He continued his mechanical aptitude working in his woodworking shop creating gifts for family and friends for many years following retirement. Dick loved going “up north” to his cabin in Michigan with family members and his dog, Lucy. He is survived by his son, Tom (Linda) Russell; daughter, Rita (Tom) Ogden; daughters-in-law, Bernadette (Andrews) Russell and Marcia (Szymanski) Russell; grandchildren, Tracey (Chris) Warner, Corey (Shari) Russell, Jonathan (Nicole) Ogden, Philip (Sarah) Ogden, Hannah Ogden, Richard (Christine) Russell; granddaughter-in-law, Sarah (Dixon) Russell; great grandchildren, Matthew Warner, Brady Warner, Emily Russell, Jack Russell, Luke Russell, Kayla Russell, Madison Russell, Noah Russell, Taylor Ogden, Elyse Ogden, and Aurora Russell; great great grandchildren, Oliver Webster and Vivian Gonzales. Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Theresa (Briskey) Russell; father, Joseph Russell; mother, Mary (Snyder) Russell; sons, Gerald “Gary” Russell and Richard “Rich” Russell; granddaughter, Kerry Russell; and grandson, Thomas (Tommy) Russell. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main Street, Sylvania, OH, Friday, April 21, 2023 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Erie, MI, Saturday, April 22, at 11:00 a.m., where family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior. Interment will follow the mass at St. Anthony"s Cemetery. Those wishing to offer memorials in Dick"s memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, donations to The Richard and Theresa Russell Scholarship Fund at St. Joseph Elementary School, Erie, MI, or ProMedica Hospice. The family would like to give special thanks to The Lakes of Sylvania nurses and staff. Your care for Dick was thoughtful and compassionate. Dick will be remembered for his generosity, kind heart and love of family. His legacy will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched throughout his life. He will be missed! Posted online on April 19, 2023 Published in Monroe News | https://www.monroenews.com/obituaries/ppet0471679 |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUSSIN, PETER | 424/H | 2/17/1997 | ||
| 61 | 1 | Dec, 2004 | RUSSO, RUDOLPH J. | 422/K | Unk. | 140 Stoney Cliff Road, Centerville, MA 02632 USPS notice - date unknown - not able to contact address. | |
| 47 | 1 | Oct, 1990 | RUSTHOVEN, JACOB | 424/SV | 2/4/1990 | buried in Chapel Hills Gardens, South Cemetery. Surviving are Nell Prium Rusthoven Jacob died February 4, 1990, buried in Chapel Hills Gardens, South Cemetery. Surviving are Nell Prium Rusthoven, his wife, two sons and four grandchildren. He enjoyed "looking up" his buddies and keeping in touch. | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUSTHOVEN, JACOB | 424/SV | 2/4/1990 | ||
| 59 | 3 | Apr, 2003 | RUTLAND, METTLE | AUXILIARY, | 3/7/2003 | 6632 Arcadia Woods Rd, Columbia, SC 29206 Wife of Roger Rutland 424/B, Past-President, Order of the Golden Lion, Officer's Class (1994) passed away March 7, 2003. She was holder of the Order of the Golden Lion, Companion Class (1994) and a constant attender of the 106th Annual Reunions along with her husband. The Rutlands had been married 60 years. She is survived by Roger, Chief Warrant Officer Third Class (Ret), two daughters six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Roger and Lee hosted the Fort Jackson Reunion in 1986 along with the Terrio family and the 1993 Fort Jackson Reunion in 1993. The veterans of "B" Company, 424th Combat Infantry Regiment sent their condolences along with a generous donation for the Andersonville Memorial' | |
| 59 | 4 | Jul, 2003 | RUTLAND, ROGER M. | 424/B | 6/25/2003 | 971 Point Drive, Marietta, GA 30068 Note: In the May CUB we reported the death of his wife Mattie as of March 7, 2003' I am sure we could fill this book with testimonials about l' Sergeant Rutland' My information seems sparse compared to the great gentleman and soldier that he was' He was loved and honored by every person that ever met him. Roger was a Past President of the 106' Infantry Division Association' He was the loved First-Sergeant of "B" Company, 424. Combat Infantry Regiment. He was held in high esteem by his men. Articles have appeared in the CUB magazine about he and his "B" Company. This editor remembers him, on one occasion remarking that the hardest part of his front line duty was the reporting of the deaths of young soldiers who the night before had been placed in his command and sent immediately up front He was sadden deeply because he "hardly" knew them. He was kind and gentle man' He was a very active member of the Association, since 1976. Served on the Board of Directors, then through various offices. He held the Order of the Golden Lion, Commanders Class, a prestigious award for services rendered to the Association and not in any way connected to Army service. He helped conduct or organize three 106. Association Reunions at Fort Jackson as well as the Mini-reunions held in his area' Irwin Smoler, 424/B wrote, "Roger and Mattie had two daughters, Rubye Hunberger and Elaine Helms. I do know that Roger was a regular Army man that retired after many years of service all over the world. He told me once that he earned the second Combat Infantry badge in Korea and the Soldiers medal sometime during his career' He seldom talked about himself. I do know that the 106. Infantry Division was his first love. He came to the division as cadre from the 80"' Infantry Division. He was a soldier's First Sergeant! Jay Tronco, Roger Rutland's Nephew wrote, "It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of my Uncle's death. I was in Europe when Mattie died, his wife of over 60 years' Roger had Alzheimer's. After that time Roger's health deteriorate., He was placed in a medical assisted facility. He died peacefully and without incident." | |
| 51 | 1 | Oct, 1994 | RUTLEDGE, BOYD A. | 422/D | 1/1/1994 | 10132 Goodrich Rd, Bloomington, MN 55437 Boyd, was the 106th Infantry Division Association's Adjutant from September 1988 to September 5, 1994 at the age of As we all know he was very active in the affairs of the Association and his gentle smile will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Flora; his children Kathleen Sagmiller of Pouldbo, Washington, Don and his wife Debra Rutledge of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Lori and her husband Scott Mance of Castaic, California; grandchildren, Stephen and Kiplinn Sagmiller, Anthony and Alyssa Manco. A lifetime member of the DAV, American Ex-Prisoners of War. Retired from Control Data Company. Internment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St. Paul, Minnesota (Boyd and this writer, John Kline, editor, were scheduled to discuss the Battle of the Bulge at the Fort Snelling World War II "Round Table" on December 8, 1994/. I shall miss him at my side there, as well as his friendship and as a companion on the golf course. I hope the fairways are wide and the greens large Boyd. We'll see you on the tee, one of these days... J. Kline) | |
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUTLEDGE, BOYD A. | 422/D | 8/5/1994 | ||
| 56 | 1 | Oct, 1999 | RUTT, ROBERT E. | 422/HQ | 2/25/1999 | ||
| 77 | 3 | Nov, 2021 | RUTZ, RICHARD E. | 423/HQ | 10/21/2020 | My father"s name was Richard E. Rutz and he was a proud veteran of the 106th Division. He was one of the soldiers captured by the Germans at The Battle of the Bulge, his division being at the location where the Germans broke through. He remained a POW until he was released at the end of WWII. He was a Purple Heart recipient. My father was married for 56 years until the death of my mother in 2007. He remained active and lived in his own home until his death on October 21, 2020 at the age of 97. He attended a mini reunion of the 106th veterans in the Southeast Michigan area many years back and enjoyed receiving and reading The CUB publications. Thank you for all you do and for the legacy that continues due to the service, the bravery, and the resilience of our proud veterans of the 106th Infantry Division. Reported by his daughter, Debbie Rutz-Piette | |
| 57 | 1 | Oct, 2000 | RYAN, GERALD W. | 424 INF/2 BN | 2/1/2000 | 1425 Brookside Ave - Redlands, CA 92373 | |
| 59 | 2 | Jan, 2003 | RYDZINSKI, EDWARD | 422/I | 12/11/2002 | 1715 Elm Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Reported by his wife Sylvia. She wrote, "My husband Edward, age 83, died December 11, 2002. He was very ill and was in the hospital over three months. We were married for over sixty years, being married June 27, 1942' He went into service at Fort Jackson on March 15, 1943. He came home November 1945' He was a wonderful person and loved by everybody' Sylvia..'. From his obituary: Age 83, loving father of Gene (Debbie); Steve and Suzanne; proud grandfather of Diana Ferguson, Ginger (Jeff) Neisz and Robert; adoring great-grandfather of Austin Ferguson; dear brother of Frank and the late Dorothy Broniszewski' Member of the Lutheran Church. Lifetime member of the American Legion. Longtime member of the American Legion Post #36, V'F.W. #2992, Des Plaines, IL. Member of I.O'F' Foresters Court Illinois #878. Member of Maine Township Seniors Club and des Plaines Seniors Club. Active volunteer of the Illinois Special Olympics |
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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