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Post by Yan Taylor on Oct 11, 2017 9:00:51 GMT -5
I am sorry to break the news that one of our members has passed away.
Carl Edwin Dunn, 86, of Burlington, passed away on September 6, 2017.
Carl was always one of the first to log on every morning and added greatly to all of these forums.
My condolences to his family, rest in peace my friend.
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Post by fred on Oct 11, 2017 10:14:03 GMT -5
This is really too bad. Carl was a denizen of these boards for a long, long time and was always one of the nicest, most gracious people to have belonged here. He was also very unique, and one of the last of the survivors of the U. S. Army Constabulary that policed occupied Germany after World War II. He was the only person I have ever known to have done that or been a member of the constabulary, a unique army tradition.
I will miss Carl greatly. God bless you, my friend.
Humbled and with my very best wishes,
Fred.
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Post by tubman13 on Oct 11, 2017 12:26:58 GMT -5
A wee bit about our friend. We will miss you.
Carl Edwin Dunn, 86, of Burlington, passed away on September 6, 2017.
Born November 1, 1930, in Canby, MN, he was the son of Edwin Joseph and Helen Skorseth Dunn. He married Marlene Kinney on April 29, 1961 in Des Moines.
Mr. Dunn was a graduate of Johnston, Iowa High School in 1948, the Seventh Army NCO Academy in 1951, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in 1958.
He served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1954 and in the Iowa National Guard until 1968.
He worked as a computer programmer and database administrator for Maytag Corporation and J.I. Case Corporation.
He was an avid chess player and served a term as President of the Iowa State Chess Association. He spent his retirement years researching family history and ancestry and was an active member of the Devon England Family History Society.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years; four children, Steven Dunn of San Luis Obispo, CA; Christy (Mark) Corzine of Golden Valley, MN, Stacy (Todd) Dunn of Saint Paul, MN, Jennifer (Allen) Grilliot of Saint Paul, MN; six grandchildren, Samantha, Sabrina, & Sheridan Dunn, Joseph Corzine, Ellen Dunn, and Helena Grilliot; two sisters, Susan Wilson of Des Moines, and Kathleen Kendrick of Gunbarrel, TX; and seven nieces and nephews.
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Post by dave on Oct 12, 2017 9:22:34 GMT -5
Carl
He was a gentleman that refused to allow foolishness to pass unopposed. He spoke up for those who were denied the right to respond and called a knave a knave.
Go in peace my friend and God Bless you.
Regards
Dave
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Post by edavids on Oct 15, 2017 18:46:11 GMT -5
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Post by fred on Nov 21, 2020 7:17:17 GMT -5
I learned last night that Ray Hillyer is terminally ill with liver and kidney cancer. His brother called me and asked if I would make sure Ray is remembered in the LBHA's "Newsletter," a publication Diane used to edit (and the best editor the "Newsletter" ever had).
I also felt it appropriate to post his situation here, since he was an old-time member posting under the moniker of "rch."
Ray and I and some others used to get together every few months and head off to some local, historic New York City pub, have our Little Big Horn round-table for a few hours, re-hash this event over and over again. Or we would meet at conferences... the last time in August last year when I gave a talk at St. Paul's Church Historic Site in Mount Vernon, New York.
Ray knew his stuff... he was quiet-spoken, kind, decent, eminently likable... just a real good guy. He was also a Vietnam veteran. His brother Stephen felt Ray's passing is only a matter of hours.
Pray for him, will you all? I shall miss him... a lot.
Best wishes,
Fred.
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Post by Yan Taylor on Nov 21, 2020 15:05:07 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear that news Fred, I remember 'rch'. Really sad with Christmas just around the corner.
This year has been a horrible one and I would never want to go through another like it again.
Stay safe everyone and you too Fred.
Ian
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Post by benteen on Nov 21, 2020 15:35:36 GMT -5
Fred,
Yes, Capt I remember Ray from the "Round Table" meetings, A big teddy bear. May he not suffer. If the Lord takes him, may he rest in peace,
Havent seen you or talked to you for a while my old friend. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Be Well Always
Dan
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Post by fred on Nov 21, 2020 19:24:20 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear that news Fred, I remember 'rch'. Really sad with Christmas just around the corner. This year has been a horrible one and I would never want to go through another like it again. Stay safe everyone and you too Fred. Ian Thanks, Ian. I hope you and Susan and your entire family are doing well and staying safe. This has, indeed, been a horrible year; hopefully, 2021 will be much better. Stay safe, my boy. Very best wishes, Fred. |
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Post by fred on Nov 21, 2020 19:35:07 GMT -5
Fred, Yes, Capt I remember Ray from the "Round Table" meetings, A big teddy bear. May he not suffer. If the Lord takes him, may he rest in peace, Havent seen you or talked to you for a while my old friend. Hope all is well with you and your family. Be Well Always Dan I miss you, Dan. It was always fun to be together, wasn't it? I hope you are well and staying safe... and I hope your family is doing well, too. The irony with us, is that my wife's mother died in May and she was always the limiting factor in our "mobility." That limit has been replaced by COVID, so hopefully the coming year will see some respite. Maybe we can all get together again: you, Bill, me. Do you remember Steve Schwartz? He just seemed to drop out of sight; I miss him, as well. He was another great guy. Anyway, I hope you stay safe. It would be marvelous to get together again. Very best wishes, Fred. |
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Post by fred on Dec 11, 2020 10:47:59 GMT -5
To all of you who remember him... Dan, Joe, and others...
My friend, Ray Hillyer, died on November 30. He was cremated and his ashes will be spread over two places where young boys go to dream, Forest Park in Queens, New York City, and Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island. Speed on, my old friend.
With my very best wishes to all of you,
Fred.
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Post by Diane Merkel on Dec 14, 2020 10:44:28 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear that, Fred. Thanks for letting us know.
Diane
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Post by fred on Dec 21, 2020 19:28:04 GMT -5
Diane,
Keep me posted about yourself. Merry Christmas, Moon Goddess, and our love to Chuck.
Very best wishes,
Fred. and Lisa
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Post by tubman13 on Jan 19, 2021 9:37:04 GMT -5
Truly a loss, you introduced me. He will be missed, prayers for hi family.
Regards,
Tom
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