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     Oliver Neher is the son of Jeffrey David Neher and Naomi Nicole La Croix.

     Donald John Valentine married Marilyn Carol Kukowski, daughter of Joseph Hilary Kukowski and Frances Mary Dembiczak, on 17 July 1965 at Minnesota.

     Wayne Leroy Sherman married Margaret Louise Brodin.¹

     Margaret Louise Brodin married Wayne Leroy Sherman.¹

     Robert Harvey Hutchings is the son of Harvey William Hutchings and Patricia Marie Carlson.¹

     Jon Carl Hutchings is the son of Harvey William Hutchings and Patricia Marie Carlson.¹

     Wendy Joan Hutchings is the daughter of Harvey William Hutchings and Patricia Marie Carlson.¹

     William R. Kerr married Anna McNally.¹

     Anna McNally married William R. Kerr.¹
     Her married name was Kerr.¹

     Susan Motherwell is the daughter of Grover D. Motherwell and Agnes (?) Susan Motherwell married Samuel Corser Gale Jr., son of Samuel Chester Gale and Stella Nestaval, in 1957.¹

     David Chester Gale is the son of Samuel Corser Gale Jr. and Susan Motherwell.¹ David Chester Gale married Ann Raake on 29 November 1980 at Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.² David Chester Gale married Linda Lee Koch on 24 November 1995 at Ozaukee Co., Wisconsin.³

     Susanne Elizabeth Gale is the daughter of Samuel Corser Gale Jr. and Susan Motherwell.¹ Susanne Elizabeth Gale married David Phillip Stanton on 19 July 1991 at Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.²

     Allison Gale is the daughter of Samuel Corser Gale Jr. and Susan Motherwell.¹

     Donna (?) married Jerry Gale, son of Samuel Chester Gale and Stella Nestaval.¹

     Ann Raake married David Chester Gale, son of Samuel Corser Gale Jr. and Susan Motherwell, on 29 November 1980 at Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin.¹

     Linda Lee Koch married David Chester Gale, son of Samuel Corser Gale Jr. and Susan Motherwell, on 24 November 1995 at Ozaukee Co., Wisconsin.¹

     Megan Dupont is the daughter of Barry Dupont and Margaret Lee Covey.¹

     James D. Torkelson was born on 29 January 1895 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa. He was the son of James D. Torkelson and Matilda Larson. James D. Torkelson married Estelle Marie Sklenar, daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek, on 17 June 1929 at Pierce Co., Washington.¹ James D. Torkelson was buried in May 1946 at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington, Section 5. He died on 6 May 1946 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 51.

     Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. was born on 8 May 1935 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of James D. Torkelson and Estelle Marie Sklenar. Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. married Patricia Wenger Schnaidt. Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. died on 11 February 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 73.

     James D. Torkelson Jr. is the son of James D. Torkelson and Estelle Marie Sklenar.¹

     Patricia Wenger Schnaidt married Jerome E. Torkelson Sr., son of James D. Torkelson and Estelle Marie Sklenar.

     Jerome E. Torkelson Jr. was born on 1 March 1965 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Wenger Schnaidt. Jerome E. Torkelson Jr. died on 5 August 2008 at Ipswich, Edmunds Co., South Dakota, at age 43. He was buried on 8 August 2008 at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹
     Jerome E. Torkelson, Jr.

March, 01, 1965 - August, 05, 2008

Jerome "B.J." E. Torkelson Jr.

Born March 1, 1965 in Seattle; died suddenly August 5, 2008 at age 43. Survived by his father, Jerome Torkelson Sr. and mother, Patricia Wenger Schnaidt; siblings, Michael W. and Christopher S. Torkelson; Jason and Albert Schnaidt Jr., Darla Clark, Alfred Green Jr., and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. B.J. was a wonderful son, brother and friend to many. He will be missed by everyone. Graveside Service will be held Friday, August 8, 1:00PM; Evergreen Memorial Park 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the American Heart Association.¹

     Michael W. Torkelson is the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Wenger Schnaidt.¹

     Christopher S. Torkelson is the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Wenger Schnaidt.¹

     Peter Craig Withers was born on 22 September 1930 at Ft. Bliss, El Paso Co., Texas.^2,3 He was the son of William Price Withers and Anna Kathleen Craig.² Peter Craig Withers married Sonya Ellis Sells, daughter of Col. John Kenneth Sells and Lewis Ellis, on 10 October 1953 at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.¹ Peter Craig Withers died on 21 September 2012 at Georgia at age 81.²
     He graduated in 1952 at United States Military Academy, West Point, Orange Co., New York.²


U.S., Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957
Name:     Peter C Withers
Race:     White
Home State:     Kentucky
Casualty Date:     18 Jul 1953
Casualty Country:     North Korea Sector
Casualty Type:     Separated from Army (US) OR Current Wounded (US) OR Returned to Duty (US)
Group:     Returned to Duty (US)
Branch:     Infantry
Component:     USA - RA (Reg Army)
Rank:     2nd Lieutenant
Pay Grade:     Second Lieutenant
Previous Detail:     Seriously wounded in action by missile
Disposed Date:     22 Jul 1953
Disposed Place:     V0
Organization:     In Div - 45th
Element Sequence:     Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Disposition:     Returned to duty
Unit #:     0180
Service Occupation:     Field Communications Chief.⁴

WITHERS, Peter Craig

Peter Craig Withers, age 81, died peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born in Ft. Bliss, Texas to Anna Kathleen Craig and William Price Withers on September 22, 1930. Because his father was a United States Military Academy (USMA) graduate (class of 1920), Pete visited and lived many places and had many adventures around the world. In order for him to have some stability, his high school years were spent at Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut. He then attended and graduated from the USMA (class of 1952) and served in the Infantry branch of the Army. He served in the Korean War and was awarded The Purple Heart. While convalescing at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, he married Sonya Ellis Sells on October 10, 1953. Pete's military career included two tours in Vietnam and took his family to many places including Ft. Benning, Georgia; San Marcos, Texas; Ft. Rucker, Alabama; Stuttgart, Germany; Ft. Carson, Colorado and Ft. McPherson, Georgia where he retired from the military in 1975. He then worked for the State of Georgia in the Computer Services Division. In addition to his Bachelor's degree from USMA, Pete has a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Utah and a Master's degree in History from Georgia State University. Pete, however, was most dedicated to his church work. He founded the Vergers at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, Georgia, served on many committees including the Vestry ,Budget/Finance/Personnel and Liturgy. Pete dedicated his life to serving God, his country and the parish of Holy Trinity. Peter is pre-deceased by his wife of 58 years. He is survived by a brother, William Price Withers, Jr. of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; a son P. Craig Withers, Jr; a daughter Julianne Withers of Alpharetta; a daughter and son-in-law Diane and Richard Belden of Clifton, Virginia and two grandchildren, Jessica Belden and Stephen Belden of Clifton, Virginia. A Celebration of Life including Mass will be Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Holy Trinity Parish, 515 E Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, Georgia at 2pm, The Reverend Greg Tallant celebrating. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Holy Trinity Parish General Memorial Fund are appreciated. The family is receiving visitors at Turner Funeral Home, 4-6pm, Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 25, 2012.²

     Peter Craig Withers Jr. is the son of Peter Craig Withers and Sonya Ellis Sells.¹

     Julianne Withers is the daughter of Peter Craig Withers and Sonya Ellis Sells.¹

     Diane Withers is the daughter of Peter Craig Withers and Sonya Ellis Sells.¹ Diane Withers married Richard Belden.¹

     Richard Belden married Diane Withers, daughter of Peter Craig Withers and Sonya Ellis Sells.¹

     Jessica Belden is the daughter of Richard Belden and Diane Withers.¹