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     Charles Wallace Baer was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 342-18-7842.² He was born on June 8, 1913 at Woonsocket, Sanborn Co., South Dakota.^2,3,4 He married Florence Clarice Carroll, daughter of Raymond Dakota "Ray" Carroll and Florence Margueite Gaughen, on December 3, 1938 at Lawrence Co., South Dakota.^1,4 Charles Wallace Baer died on September 12, 2003 at Forest Grove, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 90.^2,4 He Charles Wallace Baer, 90, a resident of the Forest Grove, Ore., community, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at the Grove Assisted Living Center of natural causes. Wally was born June 8, 1913, in Woonsocket, S.D., to the late Judge Burnace W. and Elizabeth Smith Baer, who was a fine boogie-woogie piano player. He was raised and educated in South Dakota. Wally was united in marriage to Clarice Carroll on Dec. 3, 1938, in Pierre, S.D. They made their home in South Dakota and raised one daughter. Over the years, Wally served in the U.S. Army at Camp Crowder, Mo., and then returned to move his wife and daughter to Hot Springs, S.D., where they resided for several years. Wally progressed into managing the Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park in South Dakota. The three Baers were off to new adventures in many different places including Seattle, Portland, Ore., Coronado, Calif., and finally Fairbanks. This is where Wally found his true calling. He loved Alaska and promoted the state at every opportunity. He worked at the Daily News-Miner and managed the Chamber of Commerce. He was active in politics and eventually signed on to direct the A-67 Historical Park Project in Fairbanks. This included the building of a small zoo where the main attraction was the two bears, fondly named Wally and Crissie in honor of their community achievements. A-67 (Pioneer Park) remains a thriving tourist attraction. Among his personal interests, he enjoyed being a lifelong member of the Elks and the Masons. He was also a fine public speaker and a true raconteur. He loved touting the wonders of Alaska and socializing with his Poets Club in Fairbanks. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Baer of Forest Grove; daughter Susy and her husband Dick Collins of Georgetown, Colo; brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Doris Baer of Topeka, Kan; and grandchildren Michael and Crissie Collins of New York City and San Francisco respectively. The family suggest that remembrances may be contributions to the Grove Assisted Living Center, 2112 Oak St., Forest Grove, OR 97116, in his memory. Private cremation rites have been held. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland on Friday, Sept. 19. on September 17, 2003.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 542-18-1238.⁴ Douglas Clifford Crawford was born on March 2, 1922 at Joseph, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^3,4 He married Romanza Marilyn McGinnis, daughter of Ulysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis and Georgia Naomi Childers, on November 29, 1947 at Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., Oregon.^1,2,5 Douglas Clifford Crawford died on March 25, 1994 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 72.² He Douglas Clifford Crawford, 72, died March 25, 1994, in Klamath Falls. Douglas was born to Clifford P. and Nora H. Crawford. After graduating from Joseph High School, he joined the Army in December 1942 and served with the Fifth Army, 752nd Tank Battalion in North Africa and the Italian campaigns. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. Mr. Crawford married Marilyn McGinnis Nov. 29, 1974 (typo 1947), in Milwaukie and farmed and logged in the Joseph area. In 1960 he moved to Klamath Falls, attended Oregon Technical Institute and worked as a logger and equipment operator at Weyerhaueser Co. until he retired in 1988. He was devoted to the woods and logging, and was a life member of V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Keno; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Terry Crawford, and Paul and Brenda Crawford, all Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Dan Crawford, Fort Worth, Texas, Brandi and Andy Bushnell, Klamath Falls, David Crawford, Rogue River, Douglas Crawford and Charolette Abshire, Eugene, Mike Heckner, Astoria, Suzanne Ceirard and Chirsten Schmaling, Satl Lake City, Utah; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vivian Watkins, son, Martin John Crawford, and grandson, Jeremy Schmaling. on March 27, 1994.²

     John E. “Jack” Fermanich was buried at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Antigo, Langlade Co., Wisconsin.^1,3 He John E. “Jack” Fermanich, of Bass Lake, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 89 years old. He was born September 3, 1925 in Mattoon, son of the late John T. and Ida (Sturm) Fermanich. He married Lolita Amelia “Pat” (McGinnis) on January 15, 1947 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mattoon. Mr. Fermanich graduated from Mattoon High School in 1943. He served stateside in the Army Air Force during World War II. He owned and operated a fuel distributorship, with his business starting in 1946. He formed Fermanich Fuel Company, Inc. in 1958 and operated the business until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. He was active in the many local organizations including Mattoon Green Wave Basketball, Antigo Legionnaire’s Basketball, Elks, Little League, Jaycees, and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, and especially golf. He was a longtime member of Bass Lake Country Club, and was a former board member and president of the club. He spearheaded the expansion of the clubhouse and the addition of the second nine holes. Jack and Pat lived on Bass Lake, and in Winter Haven, Florida, where they welcomed family and friends to their home in a virtual open house for 60 years. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include 2 daughters, Kathleen (Fred) Kelm, and Marylin (David McElroy) McGinnis Fermanich of Orlando, FL; 3 sons, Jeffrey (Therese) Fermanich of Antigo, Tim (Barb) Fermanich of Antigo, and Paul (Jodie) Fermanich of Bass Lake; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, Rebecca, Tara, Beau, Timmi, John, Jacob, Caitlin, Chloe, Ellie, and Justin; 10 great-grandchildren, Matt, Scott, Jack, Greta, Lily, William, Benjamin, Emma, Stella, and Tate; a sister-in-law, Marion Fermanich of Antigo; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Lucille Lokemoen, Carmen Draeger, and Geraldine Hanke; and 2 brothers, Carl and Paul Fermanich. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 a.m Wednesday at SS. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo with Fr. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home with a parish wake service at 4:00 p.m. A second visitation will be 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. Entombment with military honors will take place at the Queen of Peace Mausoleum.¹ He was born on September 3, 1924 at Mattoon, Shawano Co., Wisconsin.^4,1 He married Lolita Amelia "Pat" McGinnis, daughter of Ulysses Perry "Uley" McGinnis and Georgia Naomi Childers, on January 15, 1947 at Mattoon, Shawano Co., Wisconsin.^1,2 John E. “Jack” Fermanich died on December 5, 2014 at Wausau, Langlade Co., Wisconsin, at age 90.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 290-46-4717.³ Kelsy L. Bigley married Carol Fowler, daughter of Kenneth Lee Fowler and Ruby Jeanne Dimmick.^1,2 Kelsy L. Bigley was born on November 21, 1949 at Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio.^3,2 He died on August 3, 2005 at Wyandotte, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, at age 55.^3,2 He WYANDOTTE, Okla. - Kelsy L. Bigley, 55, of Wyandotte died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005. He was born Nov. 21, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio, son of William and Hattie Johnson Bigley. He was preceded in death by his father, William Bigley; brothers, Leonard, Earl, Fred and Larry Bigley; and one sister, Carolyn Bigley Baker. He is survived by his wife, Carol Fowler Bigley of Wyandotte; mother, Hattie Bigley of Marietta; brother, Lester, of Boaz, W.Va; sons, Wally of Topeka, Kan., and Raymond of Lodi, Ohio; daughters, Christina Hedding and Tammy Hilley, both of Weimar, Texas; and several stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He had lived in the Joplin, Mo., area for 20 years, moving to Wyandotte in 2001. He was an auto mechanic for the past 13 years and was owner of Bigley's Brake and Front End Alignment Service in Joplin until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the Blendville Christian Church and Joplin Eagles Lodge 2410. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday (Aug. 8, 2005) in Joplin, Mo., with Charles Gibson and Larry Richardson officiating.
on August 13, 2005.²