April 4, 1915 - December 16, 1995 I would like to submit my grandfather, Raymond A. Benedict to the Taps honoring the soldiers of the 94th Division. Raymond was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Butte des Morts, WI. Raymond was in Battery A (Chocolate Able) and served in the 301st Field Artillery out of Sheldon, IL. Ray served his country with pride from Dec 1, 1942 - Dec 28, 1945. Raymond A. Benedict's Obituary Oshkosh Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, WI) Sunday, December 17, 1995

RAYMOND A. BENEDICT

BUTTE DES MORTS -- Raymond A. Benedict, 80, a lifelong resident of Butte des Morts, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home.

He was born April 4, 1915 in Butte des Morts, the son of the late Oura and Lavina Johnston Benedict.

He honored his country in the United States Army serving under General Patton, fighting in all the major battles of World War II and serving from December 1, 1942 to December 28, 1945. After the war, Raymond returned to Butte des Morts and married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Huntington, on February 18, 1947. He was employed with Courtney and Plummer Inc. of Neenah for many years, retiring in 1976. His wife preceded him in death on October 5, 1993.

Ray was an avid sportsman and loved his cabin in Rush County, which he built. Ray’s whole life was his wife and he was the greatest father on earth. He was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Winneconne, a member of the VFW, a member of Giles-Luce American Legion Post 364 of Winneconne, a charter member of the Butte des Morts Citizens Association, a member of the National Rifle Association and the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association.

He is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Richard and Marie Benedict of Winneconne and Raymond and Linda Benedict Jr. of Butte des Morts; five daughters and four sons-in-laws, Luella and Ronald Heagle of Butte des Morts, Arletta Joas of Oshkosh, Delores and Carl Cihlar of Butte des Morts, Dorothy and George Malone and Judy and Howard Fuhs, all of Oshkosh;
28 grandchildren;
48 great-grandchildren; and
2 great-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, six sisters and one grandson, Richard Heagle.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Lake View Memorial Park Chapel, Oshkosh, with Rev. Mark Albrecht and Rev. John Covach officiating. Burial was in Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery.

From: "terrell and julie" click here to email me
Subject: Charles (Chopper) E. Tidwell
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006

I am writing to inform you of the passing of my father Charles (Chopper) E. Tidwell. He went to be with his Lord and his fallen brothers on November 1st, 2002. I would like to say that he talked to me about his time in the 94th, 302nd F however he did not. He found it hard to talk with me about that time in his life. He did relate to me of the pain of seeing friends and comrades wounded or killed. He was 18 at the time and had been inducted into the Army from the C.C.C. which he had served for three years. He was wounded by a Howitzer round during the push to reach the Bulge. He seemed to be very saddened that he had to leave his friends in their time of need. I myself joined the Military at 18, I served in operations Just Cause , Desert Storm-Shield-Calm, and am still serving at this time in the Air National Guard Security Forces. I tell you this because, though it was never an issue that my father talked of in length, the example of Honor, Duty, Service that the Men and Women of that Great generation showed impacted and made possible the Freedom that not only we as Americans have but the whole world.

I view each of them as Heroes. They are true National Treasures. It is my Honor to protect the freedoms that they paid such a overwhelming price to preserve. Rest assured that as these Warriors assemble on heaven Parade Field to pass in review before their Lord and receive their recognition, we who now serve solute them.

I wanted to note the passing of my father-in-law, Thomas J. McDonough of Pittsburgh, PA on August 5, 2006. Tom was a veteran of the 94th and went through to the end of the war with "my Georgie" as he called him -- Gen. Patton. Tom was wounded on March 1, 1945 (his 20th birthday) and was awarded 2 Bronze Stars during his time with the Division. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy, 7 children and 11 grandchildren. He was our hero, and he will be missed.

Chalmer Phipps who served as an MP in the 94th division, died on August 4, 2006 at age 86. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby. Chalmer lived in West Milton Ohio. Chalmer worked in a local golf pro shop until a few weeks before his death.

Lee.Kreider...Nephew

Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006
Subject: Winthrop Lawrence Glazier
From: Greg Cohen click here to email me

Dear 94th Infantry Division,
I am writing to inform you about the passing of my father-in-law, Winthrop Lawrence Glazier. He was a distinguished WWII veteran, and was so very proud to be a member of the 94th, attending several reunions throughout the years and always enthusiastically wearing and displaying the 94th insignia. He passed away peacefully at home in Dallas, TX on May 30, 2006, three days after his 85th birthday. click here to see obituary

As I don’t have contact information for the many friends he had in your organization, I thought perhaps his passing could be noted in your next newsletter. He will be surely missed by all who knew him, and especially his loving family, son Bill, daughter Mary and son-in-law Greg, and grandchildren Katie and Seth.

Kind regards,
Greg Cohen
Dallas, TX

Winthrop Lawrence Glazier
May 27, 1921 – May 30, 2006

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Winthrop “Win” Lawrence Glazier, a Boston and Bedford-area resident for more than 80 years, passed away on May 30, 2006 at his home in Dallas, TX. He was 85.

He was born in Boston on May 27, 1921, one of six children, only two of whom lived past the age of 13. His mother passed away when he was only 10 years old, and his father passed 35 years later, in 1966. Win’s beloved friend and brother Robert Glasier died in 2001.

With an uncanny memory for dates, Win proudly recounts the day he entered military service, December 4, 1942, to serve in the European theater of operations in World War II, in one of General Patton’s leading divisions, the 94th Infantry Division. On January 28, 1944 he suffered two wounds while serving in Germany that earned him the military’s highest honor for bravery, the Purple Heart.

Win left the Army in 1946, returning to Boston to work for Shawmut Bank (now, after several acquisitions, Bank of America). He retired from there in 1986, after having held numerous positions within the bank, including 13 years as a Systems Officer, responsible for developing the bank’s first on-line system in 1973.

The date of Win’s fondest memory is October 2, 1955, the day he married his dearly loved wife, Helena Hunt Glazier of Arlington, MA, whom he met at a square dance at the Boston YMCA in 1952. Upon return from their honeymoon, the Glaziers moved into a new home in Bedford, MA, where they would live and raise children for almost 50 years.

Told at first that they were “too old” to adopt children, Win and Helena took in several foster children before granted an opportunity to adopt. Their son Bill was adopted in 1969, followed by daughter Mary in 1971.

After devoting himself to the care of his ailing wife, Win moved to New York City in 2003 to be close to his daughter Mary and son-in-law Greg, and his granddaughter Katie born that same year. In 2005, the family moved to Dallas, TX where, shortly after, grandson Seth was born.

Win was a history buff who enjoyed reading, traveling (particularly to reunions of his 94th Infantry Division), and serving for 13 years with the Bedford Minuteman Company. Though he moved from Boston several years ago, he was also a lifelong Red Sox fan (followed, of course, by the Yankees and Texas Rangers).

Being close to his grandchildren Katie and Seth was one of the greatest joys in Win’s life. He is survived by them, his daughter and son-in-law Mary and Greg Cohen of Dallas, and his son Bill of Swanzey, NH, all of whom will remember him for his devotion to family, positive outlook, and enjoyment of life.

Memorial services were held at Shawsheen Funeral Home in Bedford on June 1, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church on June 2. Interment was at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Concord, MA.

From: ROBERT STACK
Subject: John Cowen
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006

My uncle, John Cowen, of West Orange NJ, 94th, 302nd, company G, died on June 28th 2006.
He will be missed by all and was the last of the "greatest generation" in our family.
During his military service John received two purple hearts and a bronze star.
He truly loved the 94th and all the friends he made at reunions and get togethers over the years.

Robert Stack
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630 784 0207

Pvt. Donald C. Wenning of Turtle Creek, PA, born Apr 1925, died July 1987. His war diary mirrors the book, History of The 94th Infantry Division, by Byrnes. Non-war anecdotes include him attending church and classes at Univ of Florida prior to activity, and finding an Irish Setter near the end of active duty on trainride to Aschaffensburg, Czech. Brought this dog named "Rusty" back to Turtle Creek. War buddies included "Dick" Welch, "Louie" Powell, Richard Wetherbee, Don Paulson, John Paul White, "Tony" Colangelo, John R. Thompson. Active in several 94th reunions. He left a wife and three sons.

1945 Donald C Wenning, 301st Inf, 2d Bn, Co F

From: Bud Holzman
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006
Subject: Joseph Royko E376

Joseph Royko (5/7/2006)

Joseph Royko age 87 of Wayne, NJ died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at 2:45 PM. At his passing he was receiving the loving care of his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Hedy; five daughters Janet Royko of Dingman’s Ferry, PA., Kathleen and Ronald Garrett of Hamburg, NJ, Patricia and Albert Hreha of Wayne, Theresa and Glenn Kaetzel of Bloomingdale, NJ, Joann Salvatore of Longhorne, PA; Eleven Grandchildren Michelle, Kevin, Bryan and his wife Jessica, Christopher, Timothy, Daniel, Kimberly, Allison, Jeremy, Nicole, Karen. His sister in law Anne Royko of Vestal, NY, Marie and Walter May of Rochester, NY, John and Betty Kratochvil of Endicott, NY. Joseph was born in Beaverdale, PA and moved to Binghamton, NY and made his final move to Wayne, NJ. He was employed by GAF Corporation as a Statistian, 1946 and held many positions including cost accounting manager, budget director, manager of accounts receivable and accounts payable, manager of International Financial Controls. Joseph retired after thirty-nine years of service with GAF. He received his formal education at Beaverdale High School in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania graduating with the Class of 1937. He furthered his education at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and after his second year was drafted into the Army in March 1942.

While living in Binghamton, NY he was a parishioner and trustee of the Holy Spirit RC Church. While living in Wayne he was a parishioner of the Annunciation RC Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and served as a Eucharistic Minister since 1975. He was a member and trustee of the Knights of Columbus Council 1194 and was the President of the Holy Name Society of the Catholic Federation of New Jersey.

Joe and his brother John were skilled baseball players and they gave it their best to join the Yankee Baseball Club. He was also an avid bowler having played on the T Bowl Leagues in Wayne. He also enjoyed the game of golf.

Joe loved travel and he would team up with his wife and over the years they visited fifty-two states, Holland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Bermuda, Barbados, Mexico, Canada and Nova Scotia.

Joseph and Hedy had a wonderful and loving marriage together for fifty-seven years.

His family and many friends will always remember him as a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and a friend to many. Joe was always there for his children through all of life’s events, always proud, nurturing and encouraging. Perhaps the brightest light in his family life was the arrival of grandchildren. He adored them.

He also taught and lived his Roman Catholic Faith as a wonderful example to his family and his community of friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 8:30 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Annunciation RC Church, Wayne where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.

Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 PM.

Interment will be in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ

My father Russell J Dupuy (I Company/302) died on July 29, 2001. He was a life long resident of Lutcher LA. Please add his name to your TAPS list.

He was very proud to have served in the 94th Division.

My email address is click here to email me if anyone wants to get in touch with me or if I need to provide additional information.

Thank You,

Jim Dupuy