David Seagraves, age 67, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Poppen Residence. He was born April 18, 1948 to James and Jean Seagraves in Muskegon. David was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, where he served his country in Vietnam. After returning home from the service he reconnected with and married the love of his life, the former Louise Haggerty, on May 29, 1970 and they spent 45 happy years together. He loved spending time with his grandkids, playing pool, watching collegiate basketball and cheering for the Detroit Tigers. David is survived by his wife, Louise Seagraves; sons, Don Seagraves and Jeffrey (Jamie) Seagraves; grandchildren, Madeline Seagraves and Brody Seagraves; brother, Kevin (Rose) Seagraves; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Edward “Paul” Schwab, Jr., 73 years of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday June 4, 2020. He was born in Norfolk, VA on June 11, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Rosa (Hardy) Schwab, Sr. Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his brother, Garnett Taylor and stepfather, Robert Blair.
Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, attended the Good News Gathering Church, was in the Southern Ohio Toy Farmers, a life member of DAV #123, Boys Scout leader for several years and was a foster parent. Paul is survived by his wife, Daphne (Dresser) Schwab, stepson, Richard King of Lamington, Ontario, stepdaughter, Krista King of Hillsboro, brother, Thomas (Rosel) Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX, sister-in-law, Carmela Taylor of Herndon, VA, brother-in-law, Kevin Dresser of Kingsville, Ontario and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In Memory: James Vincent Quigley Jr
James Vincent Quigley Jr. passed on October 10-15-2021 at his home in Lacey Washington. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ramsey Quigley along with his children Mark Quigley, Melissa Quigley, Amanda Quigley Ladd all of Kentucky, Dan Sauer and Richard Sauer of Washington. Eight Grandchildren: Aaron Matthews, Taylor Quigley, Kelcie Pedigo, Pearl Dewhirst, Mylaka Quigley Richey, Layla Ladd, Taylor Ladd, and Peyton Ladd. Great Grandchildren: Paisley and Kendall Matthews, Ellie and Easton Ballard, Chase Garrison and Ascela Turner.
He is also survived by two sisters, Kathleen Quigley Cressell (Carl) of West Virginia and Ilene Whetzel McDonald (Francis) of Maryland. Two brothers, Michael Quigley (Carolyn) of North Carolina and George Whetzel (Judy) of South Carolina, along with several nieces, nephews and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents James Quigley, Sr., Sarah Sweeny Quigley Whetzel and Chester Whetzel.
James was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army having had served in combat during the Vietnam Conflict. After his retirement, he furthered his career by serving with the I Corps and Fort Lewis-Community Operations Div as the Assistant Community Operations Officer, Fort Lewis, Washington.
During his military career he had received the following decorations: National Defense Service Medal/Vietnam Service Medal/Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal/Bronze Star Medal/Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal/Overseas Service Bars (1)/Good Conduct Medal (6th Awd)/Army Commendation Medal (10LC)/Overseas Service Ribbon (4)/Army Service Ribbon/Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w Palm/Expert.
James enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
In Memory: Wayne A Pelton
January 29, 1948 – February 11, 2022; Middletown, NY
Wayne A. Pelton, 74, died peacefully on February 11, 2022 at Veterans Hospital in Montrose, NY, with his daughter Sondra by his side.
Wayne was the son of the late Edward Pelton and Lois (Kuhn) Pelton. Wayne was born January 29, 1948 in Nyack, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Lon Pelton.
Wayne graduated from Clarkstown High School and served in the United States Army stationed in Vietnam and Germany. He retired in 2010 from the Goshen New York School System.
Wayne joined the VFW Lake Region Memorial Post 8858 in Harriman, NY in 1980. Along with being a lifetime member, he served as Post Commander, Vice Commander, Chaplain, Bartender, and a friend to all. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 488 in Monroe, NY.
Wayne was interested in antique cars, especially his 1959 Edsel. He enjoyed friendly games of Cribbage at the VFW Hall, and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.
Wayne is survived by his daughter Sondra Smith and her husband Joseph; along with grandchildren Ariel and Joey; and his brother Lee Pelton and his wife Kathy; and nephews Edward and Gregor
In Memory: John A Moede
John A. Moede, age 76 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. John was born November 3, 1943 in Shawano, a son of the late Arlow and Isabell (Bartz) Moede. He was raised on the family farm in the Town of Richmond near Thornton, where he attended rural grade school at Stony Hill. He then went to Lincoln School in Shawano, and graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1961.
John worked numerous jobs, including on the family farm, for several years before volunteering for the U.S. Army. He was inducted in January of 1964, and saw duty at the start of the Viet Nam War in the Central Highlands with the 70th Engineers, a combat unit attached to the 101st Airborne and the 1st Calvary Division. John was released from active duty in January of 1966, and served in the reserves until being honorably discharged in 1970. Following his service, John worked construction for several years, and later became an over-the-road truck driver logging over 3.5 million accident-free miles before retiring in 2006. He was active in various Veteran’s organizations.
He was a life member and President of the Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 206; a life member, Past Commander, and Quartermaster/Adjutant of the VFW Post 2723; a life member of American Legion Post 117, AmVets Post 10, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 where he served as President for one year. John also served as the Financial Secretary of St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill, and was on the Shawano County Thrivent Financial Board of Directors where he helped organize many benefits for people, including his fellow Veteran comrades. John loved the outdoors and also loved to travel and “see the world”, which he accomplished between the service and his truck driving days. He always said he sailed and flew across the Pacific Ocean, sailed under, and flew and drove over the Golden Gate Bridge. While a truck driver he traveled in all 48 U.S. mainland states, and several provinces of Canada.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa, who he married in Las Vegas in 2004; his daughters, Jennifer Quinn and Carmen Kramer, both of Shawano, and Lori Weitz of Appleton; seven grandchildren; his step-son, William Nelson, and his step-daughter, Tracy Nelson; four step-grandchildren; his sister, Kathy (John) Koepke of Appleton; his brother Michael Moede of Clintonville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Moede, and his sister Carolyn Braatz. A funeral service for John A. Moede will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill in the Town of Richmond. Pastor John Eyer will officiate. Full Military Honors will be conducted by the AmVets Post 10 and the Viet Nam Veterans Chapter 206 at the church following the funeral.
In Memory: Erwin Russell Marlowe
A Bardstown resident, Mr. Erwin Russell “Russ” Marlowe, age 84, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Baptist Health in Louisville. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Warren, OH to the late James A. and Myrtle Brown Marlowe. Russ was a retired engineer for a construction company. He worked as a dispatcher for Kentucky State Police in Elizabethtown. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army, spent years serving and helping veterans and was a member of the American Legion Post 121 in Bardstown and was of the Baptist faith. Russ was very proud to have had a part in the movie Elizabethtown.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, James Marlowe, Thomas “Tom” Marlowe, Denny Marlowe and Greg Marlowe.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen France Marlowe, a half brother, John Gilbert of Georgia, his caregiver, Tonya Unseld of Bardstown, along with several nieces and nephews.
In Memory: James W Lakin
James “Jim” Walter Lakin, 85, joined his beloved Savior and his deceased wife, Reynette “Renny”, of 58 joyous years, on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
He is survived by his children, Marc David Lakin (Darlene Ray) of Port Saint John, Florida, and Robin Lakin Grantham, of Tallahassee, Florida; grandchildren, Seth David Lakin (Lisa), Luke James Andrew Lakin and Logan Kayne Henderson; and great-grandchildren, Payton Madison, and Jaxon David Lakin.
Jim was a wonderful and complex man. He served in the United States Army for 20 years. During his service, he participated in the Korean War where he took part in the infamous Frozen Chosin Reservoir Campaign and later trained soldiers in the art of “jungle warfare” preparing them for Viet Nam. Additionally, he was greatly decorated during his military service and retired as a Sergeant Major.
Jim was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Titusville, Florida. He gave his heart to the Lord at a very early age, but decided to rededicate himself again in his “old age”.
He will be sorely missed by all. Many thanks to our friends at Vitas Hospice.
In Memory: Keith “Kiki” Kamohalii
Braddah K (aka Kiki) went to Kaimuki High School, then joined the U.S. Army, completing a tour in Vietnam. He always kept busy, he loved fishing, diving, making music with his ‘ukulele, watching wrestling and going to rock concerts; he was a motorcycle enthusiast and video gamer. He was charismatic and friendly with a warm smile and giving personality to both friends and strangers alike. “Say no more…” (his way of saying “I got your back”).
He is survived by his daughters Sedrika and Mokihana; his sisters Buckie and Eunice; his nieces, Kahi, Rose, Nina, ‘Iwalani and Kekau; his nephews Joseph and James; his grandsons Kamalani, Bryan, Joshua, Kaleo, and Kainoa; his granddaughters Kama’aina and Lehua Kona; and 5 mo’opuna kuakahi.
The family will hold a private ceremony when they inter his ashes into the sea, he keiki o ke kai.
Reunion is Scheduled for April 17-20 in Branson, MO
We’ve finalized all of the plans for our next reunion. It’s scheduled for Monday evening, April 17th, through first thing Sunday morning, April 20th, departing right after the memorial ceremony.
We’ll be back in Branson again this year at the same hotel we’ve used for past reunions. However, the “Radisson” in Branson has changed hands and that’s why it’s taken us a bit of time to get the Reunion Registration firmed up. The hotel’s new name is the “Thousand Hills Resort Hotel.” [Address: 102 S Wildwood Dr., Branson, MO. 65616.]
As usual, you’ll need to send us your “Reunion Registration” to attend the reunion along with a check that covers costs for the Banquet, meeting room charges, snacks for the Friday Meet ‘n’ Greet, etc., to Roger Rock [3094 Paiute St, Winnemucca, NV 89445-2775]. You’ll need to make your hotel reservations directly with the Hotel. Both need to happen by no later than March 17, 2023.
We’ll be mailing out postcard registration forms tomorrow, but I’ve posted a copy of the postcard registration form here. Remember, we need to pay the hotel for the banquet meals in advance so they can buy all the food. So, per the contract, you folks need to get your REGISTRATION FORM back to ROGER ROCK no later than March 17, 2023.
Hotel reservations are NOT made with us. Make your room reservations with the Thousand Hills Resort Hotel : (417) 335-5767. Make sure you tell them that you are making your reservations to attend the 70th Engineer Reunion being held there. We have a confirmed rate of $119.95 (for single/double-occupancy, +$5 if triple occupancy, +$10 if quadruple occupancy) and the cut-off date for the reduced-rate hotel reservations is March 17th. Up to two hot buffet breakfasts are included with each room night. All room rates are subject to local sales and occupancy taxes of 13.35%.
The banquet meal on Wed., April 19th will be a Buffet meal: Green Salad; choice of Champagne Chicken, Encrusted Pork Loin w/mushroom sauce, or Bacon Wrapped Sirloin; a seasonal selection of accompaniments, rolls, and butter. Desert will be Carrot Cake.
To save costs, we’ve opted not to pay the extra money to have a stocked bar “in the room” as the hotel’s bar is just around the corner from the room in which we’ll be having dinner. We’ll have some light appetizers for the meet ‘n’ greet on Monday evening, but nothing on Tuesday evening, leaving that night open for those hoping to take in a show or head out to dinner with some of those with whom you served.
Looking forward to seeing you and maybe even meeting some of those who served in the 70th well after Vietnam.
In Memory: William Richard Huggins
WILLIAM RICHARD HUGGINS Atkins William Richard Huggins, 85, of Atkins, Iowa, passed away on April 26, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Bill led an incredibly full life. A loving husband, wise father, loyal brother, and proud grandfather, Bill was a wonderful storyteller. Whether it was sitting among family and friends or fishing with anyone willing to join along, his keen mind and quick wit entertained multiple generations. An U.S. Army veteran, he served his country in Germany and Austria from 1954 to 1956, which was an unforgettable experience. Bill often shared memories about his overseas adventures. Bill was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post 788 in Cedar Rapids.
He was an active VFW member, where he enjoyed relaxing, attending events, and watching Hawkeye games. Family was everything to Bill. He placed his loved ones at the center of his world. Bill and Janice taught this core value to their children and grandchildren. They traveled to countless athletic and school events, always cheering from the sidelines, stands or auditoriums.
Professionally, Bill was a successful leader and valued employee. He started his career at Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids working in the tool and die division. Bill held several positions during his 27 years of employment culminating as head of the Purchasing Department. His career then took Bill and Janice to Indiana, Alabama and Illinois. He retired in 2004 from Richardson Electronics in La Fox, Ill., where he served as the head of engineering. Bill and Jan returned to Iowa in 2005 to be closer to family.
Born on Dec. 9, 1935, to Floyd and Golda Huggins in Bloomfield, Iowa, Bill graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice Rudd, in 1957. Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice; three sons, Steve (Cate), Craig (Joan) and Jeff (Catherine); four grandchildren, Nick (Jenny), Zach, Anna and Luke; siblings, Oma Munn, Rose (Rusty) Grinstead, Dwight (Jacquie) Huggins, Ron (Pat) Huggins, Harold Huggins, Max (Tonya) Huggins, Gary Joe (Pam) Huggins and Stan (Deb) Huggins; a stepgranddaughter; three step-great-grandchildren; a step-great-great-grandson; four sisters-in-law, Judy (Jim) Matheney, Donna Jean (Don) Treharne, Joy Iacono and Marietta Huggins; and dozens of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Forrest and Hazel Rudd; three brothers, Eugene “Smoke,” Jim and Tom; brother-in-law, Jim Munn; and two sisters-in-law, Marlene Huggins and Betty Huggins.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield, with Pastor Jon Klaus officiating. Burial with graveside military rites performed by Reed-Whisler Post 78 of the American Legion will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. The funeral was live-streamed on the Wagler Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday with the family present to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Masks were requested for all services. Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post 788 in Cedar Rapids. Online condolences may be directed to www.waglerfuneralhome.com.