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STATE MOURNS LOSS OF SGT NIKOLAS MUELLER of LITTLE CHUTE
Posted at 01:08 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
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| Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner. |
Flags Ordered to Half Staff in Memory of Kansasville native, Specialist Kevin Graham
Posted at 10:38 AM on Friday, October 23, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
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| Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner. |
Flags Ordered to Half Staff in Memory of Sgt Ryan Adams of Rhinelander
Posted at 06:10 PM on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
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| Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner. |
REMEMBERING PAST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF JAMES N. GOLDSMITH
Posted at 10:17 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
 Past National Commander-in-Chief James Goldsmith, died last Saturday after a brief battle with cancer.Goldsmith served as VFW Commander-in-Chief in 2001-2002, taking office at the 102nd National Convention in Milwaukee.
He earned his eligibility to join the VFW serving as a Combat Engineer in Vietnam in 1966/67. A native of Michigan, he joined Post 5666 in 1967, and by 1978 was named “Young Veteran of the Year” in 1978, after earning many accolades as he worked through Post and District offices. In 1980 he became the first Vietnam Vet to take office as his State’s Jr Vice Commander.
Through his career at AC Spark Plug Division of General Motors, Goldsmith was instrumental in establishing a veterans committee in UAW Local 651, which he chaired for for 17 years.
Goldsmith was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Lapeer Eagles and a Life Member of the Military Order of the Cootie and of VFW Post 4139, Lapeer, MI. He had two sons and three grandchildren.
Throughout his VFW Career, Jim Goldsmith earned a well-deserved reputation as a staunch advocate of Veterans causes. He was widely traveled and maintained many friendships throughout the VFW, especially here in Wisconsin. His last official visit to our state was just a year ago when he was the National Representative at the Joint Testimonial of Commander Gary Erickson and Department Auxiliary President Marla J. Morgan.
Visitation is Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. and Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. at the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 East Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439.
Ritual by Davison Post 4087 Honor Guard will be Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.
Messages of sympathy may be sent:
The Goldsmith Family
2141 Hunter Drive
Lapeer, Michigan 48446
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Sgt Ryan Adams, Rhinelander Soldier, Killed in Afghanistan
Posted at 11:59 AM on Saturday, October 3, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Ryan C. Adams, 26 of Rhinelander, Wisc., died Oct. 2 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle using rocket-propelled grenade fire.
He was assigned to the 951st Engineer Company (Sapper), Wisconsin Army National Guard, Rhinelander, WI.
Please note: The original release from the Department of Defense incorrectly identified Sgt Adams unit as the 91st Engineer Company. We regret the error and have corrected the information, above.
Past Department Auxiliary President Morgan Loses Father
Posted at 02:21 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
The father of immediate-Past Department Ladies Auxiliary President, Marla J. Morgan, passed away last Saturday after a long illness. August “Augie” Levandowski, of Stevens Point, was a loving father of
five children. Because he was visually handicapped from birth, Augie was never able to serve in the military, but he was extremely proud of his late brother Lawrence’s courageous service in the Korean War. Augie enjoyed his many opportunities to attend parades and other functions with the members of Marshfield’s VFW Post 1866, and was an enthusiastically proud American patriot.
August "Augie" Levandowski (R) is shown here next to his late brother Lawrence at a family gathering in the late '80s. Although Augie, himself, was unable to serve due to his severe visual handicap, he was proud of his brother's combat service during the Korean War. Augie was proud of his daughter and son-in-law's service to Veterans through the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary. |
A Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, July 29th, at 10:00am in Stevens Point at the Shuda Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in his name to the charity of their choice. He was especially fond of the work done by the VFW, and proud of Marla’s role in the Ladies Auxiliary.
For more information, and a full obituary, please CLICK HERE.
VFW Stalwart Ken Munro Passes Away After Valiant Struggle Against Cancer
Posted at 11:04 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2009 by Wisconsin VFW News in Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the Favorite Sons of the VFW Department of Wisconsin: Ken Munro.
Ken succumbed to cancer after a long and courageous battle shortly after midnight in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 12th. The day was also to have marked the 40th anniversary of his marriage to his loving wife, Linda, a Past Department Auxiliary President, who s urvives him.Although his late brother, Bob, had gone on to serve as Wisconsin VFW State Commander, Ken never aspired to that high office, preferring to dedicate himself to the specific activities to which he was drawn, consistently doing those things that he felt strengthened and enhanced the VFW Spirit of Service. He held various offices at the Post, District and State levels. He is a past Seventh District Commander. He also served as Chief of Staff under State Commander Bill Backes. Ken was also a long-time dedicated member of our Wisconsin VFW State Honor Guard.
Perhaps he will be best remembered for his remarkable sixteen year run as Chairman of our annual King Day festivities each July. Already deep in his battle with cancer, Ken chaired his last meeting as King Day Chairman a little over a year ago in the Spring of 2008, turning over the reins to his successor, Dick Morey, of Waupaca. “He was a great guy”, Dick remembered. “He knew it would take all his strength to battle his illness, but he made certain that all the details were covered, and that everyone had full access to his experience in the job.”
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Funeral services for Ken Munro will take place in Wisconsin Rapids at Taylor & Vollert Funeral Home, 2201 Chestnut Street Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494. (See map, below) on Saturday, July 18th. Visitation will be from 10:00am until 2:00pm, followed by services. The Wisconsin State Honor Guard will perform Funeral Honors for their fallen comrade.
Those wishing to send condolences to his widow, Linda, may mail them to: 1742 Dublin Trail, #82, Neenah, WI 54956.
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