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(Top L to R) Sister Cathy holding her daughter Anna, Brother Mark, Susan, Uncle Bob & Aunty Irene, Mom & Dad, Sherry & Tim, Lynda (arms around) Nephew Dustin & Brother Mike. (Bottom L to R) Niece Megan, Nephew Andrew, Nephew Bradley & Niece Melissa. |
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DOB: 5-4-1922 DOD: 11-24-2000 Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois Place of Death: Littleton, Colorado Home ~ Surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Mass: November 30, 2000 ~ Officiating: Cousin Reverend Monsignor Paul Moret Laid To Rest: Ft. Logan National Cemetery~ Denver, Colorado Military Service: U.S. Air Force, 1st Lieutenant 1943-1945 Bombardier Navigator, Instructor * 860th Army Airforce * 0723.800 29 Missions over Germany ~ European Theater ~ 493 Bomb Group CLICK HERE: Mission Report 1944-45 * Battles: Rhioeland GO 33 WD 45 Ardennes GO 33 WD 45 * Medals: EAME Theater Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross GO 176 3AD, Air Medal w/3 OLC Officer's Certification. Education: University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois ~ B.S. Business Administration/Accounting Minor 1949 Profession: Systems Analysis & worked on the first computer which is now in the Smithsonian Museum. Favorite Food: Moms Cooking Favorite Sports Team: Denver Broncos Greatest Achievement: Raising 5 well adjusted successful kids. Favortie Song: "Strangers In The Night" & "Some Enchanted Evening." Favorite Singers: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, his daughter Susan & grand daughter Megan Jeske. Favorite Dancer: Cyd Charisse & Fred Astaire. Favorite Band: Herb Albert & the Tijuana Brass. Favorite Car: Cadillac Favorite Trip: Meeting Mom & falling in love at sea on the ship Queen Mary. Very romantic! Favorite Movies: Tora-Tora-Tora, High Noon ~ Musicals: The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, South Pacific, Show Boat, The Kind and I & White Christmas. Favorite Activities: Attending all of his kids activities & cheering us on no matter what we were doing. Basketball Games, Baseball Games, Cheerleading, Plays, Musicals, Pageants, etc. Favorite Past Time: Loved dancing with Mom. Holding hands & spending all his time with Mom, his kids & grand kids. Favorite Saying: Dad always said he loved us all equally & very proud of us. Everyone is special & unique in their own way. Church Going & God Fearing Christian Man
"Man Of His Word" * Character * Integrity * Generous * Fair * Patriotic A Man Of Purpose * Fantastic provider for his family Fun To Be With * Can ham-it-up with a dry sense of humor |
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