Monument Inscription:   WILLIAM R HUMPHREY   NAVY   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 2, Position 26
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   WW II
Unit:   ; Served on the USS Texas.
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     Life Span:   (08 October 1918 - 27 February 2009)
Monument Inscription:   KENNETH E HUSAK   ARMY   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 2, Position 34
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW II
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Obituary:   Kenneth E. Husak:

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
02 March 2009

"Husak, Kenneth E. Born to Eternal Life Friday, February 27, 2009 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Vinelda. Loving father of the late Kenneth Jr. (Darlene), Neal and Sally (the late Al) Aveni. Grandfather of Kimberly, Candice, Aaron, Jill and April. Brother of Joan Larsen. Further survived by six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. Kenneth was a Army Veteran who served in WWII. He was a member of the Badger Fisherman's League and the American Legion Post #1. Prayer Service at the FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, March 5, at 9:30 AM. Visitation Wednesday, March 4, from 4PM-7PM at the FUNERAL HOME. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery to immediately follow the prayer service."
SCHMIDT & BARTELT, Menomonee Falls

     Monument Inscription:   WILLIAM E HUSTAD   ARMY   VIETNAM
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 5, Position 08
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   MICHAEL J HUTCHISON   USAF   VIETNAM WAR
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 2, Position 23
Branch:   United States Air Force
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   RICHARD G HUTCHISON   USAF   VIETNAM
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 5, Position 10
Branch:   United States Air Force
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   ROBERT A HUTCHISON   ARMY   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 2, Position 07
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   WALTER R HUTH   ARMY   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 4, Position 10
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   KENNETH N ISAACSON   NAVY   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 3, Position 07
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   DONALD L JACOBSON   NAVY   WW II
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 2, Position 31
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   DOUGLAS M JANZEN   ARMY   VIETNAM
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 3, Position 08
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War
Length of Service:   (1962-1965)
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     Monument Inscription:   THOMAS L. JERESKA    USAF VIETNAM
Wall Location:   East Marker EW, Row 1, Position 38
Branch:   United States Air Force
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   JOSEPH P JERNBERG   NAVY   WW II
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 4, Position 02
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   JOHN J JOHNSON   ARMY AIR CORP   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 4, Position 06
Branch:   United States Army Air Corps
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   MARK D JOHNSON   NAVY
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 6, Position 21
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   WILFRED TWIGGY JOHNSON    ARMY    VIETNAM
Wall Location:   East Marker EW, Row 1, Position 28
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War Era
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     Life Span:   (24 July 1919 - 09 April 2006)
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Monument Inscription:   FRANCIS L JORDAK   ARMY AIR CORP   WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 3, Position 17
Branch:   United States Army Air Corps
Period Served:   WW II
Rank/Grade:   1st Lieutenant
Length of Service:   (1942 -22 November 1945)
Awards:   American Theater Service Metal; Air Metal, Oak Leaf Cluster.
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     Full Name:   James Merrit Justesen
Parents:   William Justesen/Eleanor U...
Life Span:   (01 March 1929 - 20 May 1997)
Interred:   St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA. Burial Location:   Area 4, Row 6, Grave 442.
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Monument Inscription:   JAMES M. JUSTESEN    ARMY    KOREAN WAR
Wall Location:   East Marker EW, Row 1, Position 27
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Korean War Veteran
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Obituary:   James Merrit Justesen:

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
21 May 1997

Age 68 years. Of Germantown. Tuesday, 20 May 1997 at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Alvira M., daughter of Henry and Theodora Daublender. Jim was born on 01 March 1929 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin to William Justesen and Eleanor Uaeb. He was the dear father of Jill (Fred), Mark (Sonja) Justesen, Sue Justesen, Mary (Michael), Amy (Dan) and Jimmy Justesen. Brother of Jack (Arlene) Justesen and the late William Justesen. Further survived by 10 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Fri. 7:30 PM at St. Boniface Catholic Church, W204 N11940 Goldendale Road, Germantown. Visitation on Friday. at the Funeral Home from 4-7 PM with a Prayer Service at 6 PM. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery, Area 4, Row 6. Jim was retired from the Germantown School System after 37 years of service as the director of athletics. He died of a heart attack while playing a round of golf in Germantown. In lieu of flowers, Masses appreciated.

SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. SCHMIDT & SONS Menomonee at Town Hall Rd. Menomonee Falls

     Monument Inscription:   WILBUR W KADDATZ   NAVY   WW II
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 2, Position 14
Branch:   United States Navy
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   ERVIN M KANIESKI   ARMY   VIETNAM ERA
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 1, Position 42
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War Era
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     Monument Inscription:   EARL KANNENBERG    ARMY    WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 4, Position 25
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW II
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     Monument Inscription:   EDWARD H KANNENBERG    ARMY    KOREA
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 6, Position 01
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Korean War
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     Monument Inscription:   JOHN KANNENBERG   ARMY   VIETNAM
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 3, Position 14
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   KARL C KANNENBERG    ARMY AIR CORP    WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 4, Position 26
Branch:   United States Army Air Corps
Period Served:   WW II
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     Full Name:   Paul August Kannenberg
Life Span:   (13 June 1891 - 08 November 1957)
Interred:   Our Saviour United Church of Christ, Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA.
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Monument Inscription:   PAUL A KANNENBERG    ARMY    WW I
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 4, Position 24
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW I
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     Monument Inscription:   JOHN KANNENBERG   ARMY   VIETNAM
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 3, Position 15
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Monument Inscription:   JAMES KAPUS    ARMY    WW I
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 4, Position 04
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW I
Period Served:   (1917-1918)
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     Parents:   James and Viola Kapus
Life Span:   (15 September 1921 - 04 February 2008)
Interred:   Pinelawn Memorial Park, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.
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Monument Inscription:   JAMES F KAPUS   ARMY AIR CORP   WW II
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 1, Position 02
Branch:   United States Army Air Corps
Period Served:   WW II
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Obituary:   Kapus, James F.

Schmidt - Bartlet Funeral Home
September 15, 1921 - February 4, 2008

Kapus, James F. passed away February 4, 2008. Age 86 years. Loving husband of Shirleyfor 65 years. Dear father of James D. (Sharon), Linda Band Nancy D. Loving grandpa of Daniel, Douglas, Charlotte (Lenny), Anthony (Nora), Nicholas, Tom, Amy (Craig), Stephanie and Sarena. Further survived by great-grandchildren, his sister Jeannette Kapus, his sister-in-law Phyllis Waters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday February 9 at St. Francis Episcopal Church N84 W16525 Menomonee Ave. from 11:00 AM until time of Mass at 1:00 PM. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the church or charity of your choice appreciated. Jim was a former employee of Aetna Insurance & Casualty Co. A member of 8th Air Force Historical Society Local and National, 384th Bomb Group Association and the Legion Post 449.
      Visitation Saturday, February 09, 2008 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at St. Francis Episcopal Church, N84 W16525 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051. Service on Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 1:00 PM at St. Francis Episcopal Church.

     Parents:   James and Viola Kapus
Life Span:   (14 January 1920 - 08 January 2009)
Interred:   Pinelawn Memorial Park, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.
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Monument Inscription:   JEANETTE C KAPUS    USAF    KOREAN ERA
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 5, Position 19
Branch:   WASP - United States Air Force
Period Served:   WW II - Korean Era - (1944-1972)
Rank/Grade:   Lieutenant Colonel
Awards:   Womens Airforce Service Pilots Congressional Gold Metal, 10 March 2010
Memorial:   Jannette's Web Memorial.
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Obituary:   12 January 2009

WASP JEANNETTE "Jan" KAPUS, 44-4

Wings Across America
WASP Final Flight
by Nancy Parish (with permission)

Jeannette "Jan" C. Kapus
Lt. Colonel, USAF/WASP WWII
January 14, 1920 - January 8, 2009

Jeannette was born on January 14, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI. to Viola and James Kapus. She attended Civilian Pilot Training courses at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa and took her flying lessons at Cram Field in Davenport. During WWII, she applied and was accepted into the Army Air Force flight training program as a member of WASP Class 44-W-4. After completing training, she earned her silver WASP wings, graduating in May of 1944. She was assigned to Courtland Army Air Base, ALA, as an Engineering Test Pilot, testing BT-13's, ferrying PT-17's, PT-19's and BT-13's to boneyards and on occasion co-piloting the B-17 on maintenance runs. She also flew the AT-11, UC-78 and UC-64.
      FROM HER OWN WORDS--P. 366, WASP Betty Turner's "OUT OF THE BLUE AND INTO HISTORY"
      "After deactivation, I returned to Milwaukee and went into Civil Service, working at the Prisoner of War Camp at General Billy Mitchel Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as Secretary to the Maintenance Officer. When the POW Camp was closed down, I worked in the Federal Building as Secretary to the Commander of the Wisconsin Intelligence Agency, which gathered data from our Wisconsin veterans for the Nuremberg Trials. This was followed by my assignment as Secretary to the Adjutant of Wisconsin Military District."
      "I continued flying by attaining my instructor's rating and teaching flying nights and weekends at Curtiss-Wright Airport, now called Timmermann Airport in Milwaukee. At the request of AMVETS, at their airshow convention in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, I broke the record of spins by setting a new record of 64 spins that, as far as I know, hasn't been broken to date. This was witnessed and corrorborated by an FAA official and two AMVETS officials. I had gone on to break my own record unofficially by spinning a light aircraft 73 spins, at the South Shore Water Festival here in Milwaukee."
      "In 1947, when the Army Air Force became the United States Air Force, I accepted a commission as 2nd Lt. and became active in the Reserves. In 1952, I applied for active duty. I served as Personnel Officer for 20 years, retiring on August 31, 1972, as a Lt. Colonel. My overseas assignments were: Prestwick, Scotland; Chaterous, France; and Perhawar, West Pakistan."
      "After my retirement, I worked as a real estate person for eight years, then travel agent for five years. I have been working one day a week as a volunteer in the Retiree Activities Office, 440th Airlift Wing at General Billy Mitchell field here in Milwaukee, for 18 years. I work part-time as Secretary/Treasurer for the Wisconsin Military Retirees Alliance."
      Jeannette retired in 1972 from Little Rock AF Base, AR. and returned to Wisconsin. She was a member of the past Chapter Commanders of Chapter 23, Reserve Officers Assn., Milwaukee Chapter of The Retired Officers Assn., and Milwaukee Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars, the past State Commander of The Retired Officers Assn. and the Military Order of World Wars. She was a member of the Billy Mitchell Chapter of the Air Force Assn. and American Legion Post #449.
      Her WASP uniform is on display in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison, Wisconsin.
      Jeannette has been mentioned in the publication "Wisconsin's Role in World War II" commemorating the 50th Anniversary of World War II, published by the Wisconsin Department of Veteran's Affairs. In 1981 she was the recipient of the Billiy Mitchell Award given by the Billy Mitchell Chapter, The Air Force Association in Milwaukee.
      In July of 2001, we had the privilege of interviewing Jeannette for Wings Across America. Jeannette and my mom, WASP Deanie Parrish, were in the same flight of class 44-W-4. The bond between these 2 WASP was unmistakable and heartwarming. Jeannette's memories were so clear, and her laughter was contagious as she remembered that special time in her life.
      Jeannette had recently been diagnosed with macular degeneration, and used an overhead projector and big screen to read. Thinking back on her quiet grace under what must have been great pressure, I'm still inspired. For her, it seemed to just be another challenge to overcome. She was determined not to let it get to her, and eventually, she attended blind school and graduated "WITH HONORS". When I called her to tell her about the "FLY GIRLS" exhibit, even though she knew she would never see it, she was excited to hear that WIMSA would be honoring the WASP. I'm grateful that I had a wonderful picture of her to include on the WASP filmstrip. It is a permanent part of the Fly Girls exhibit, wherever it may travel, but for now, it will be on the wall at WIMSA until November of 2009.
      Jeannette was a true patriot with a gentle spirit and a sweet, sweet smile. Her deep faith and patriotism were an inspiration to everyone she met, and she will be missed by those touched by her kindness over her many years of service to her country and her community.
      Preceded in death by her loving brother, the late James F. (Shirley) Kapus, Jeannette is survived by her beloved nephew James D. (Sharon) Kapus; nieces Linda Barborich and Michael Olkowski and Nancy (Steve) Dodder. Great-aunt of Dan Barborich, Douglas Kapus, Charlotte (Lenny) Nesta, Tony (Nora) Burlo and Nick Burlo. Further survived by 1 great-great niece, 3 great-great nephews and her special friend Francis Buss.
      Visitation Tuesday January 13 at St. Boniface Catholic Church W204 N11940 Goldendale Rd. - Germantown from 3:00 PM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 5:00 PM. Private burial.

     Monument Inscription:   H DANIEL KASSENS    ARMY    VIETNAM
Wall Location:   West Marker EW, Row 4, Position 03
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   Vietnam War
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     Full Name:   Leonard Albert Kastner
Parents:   Ludwig Caspar Kastner/Lillie D...
Life Span:   (19 May 1918 - 30 November 2002)
Interred:   Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. The burial location is Crypt 12, Tier C, Inside C-o.
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Monument Inscription:   LEONARD KASTNER ARMY WW II
Wall Location:   East Marker WW, Row 5, Position 27
Branch:   United States Army
Period Served:   WW II - Pacific Theater
MOS:   Medic
Unit:   ; Stationed in New Guinea.
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Obituary:   "Born to Eternal Life, Sat., Nov. 30, 2002, age 84. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Paul (Nancy), John (Judy), Thomas (Debbie) and Ruth. Grandpa of Tom (Kim), Terri (Phil), Corinna (Bryan), Melissa, Mark (Kim), Joseph (Jessie) and Tim. Great grandpa of Jason, Alex, Rose, Josiah and Zoe. Brother of Alice (Robert) Ott, Louise (Elmer) Mueller, Doris (the late Bill) Kieckhefer, Betty (the late Louie) Barsul, the late Lorraine (the late Erich) Goehre and the late Ruth (the late Nado) Dugas. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and good friends.
      Visitation at the Funeral Home, Mon., Dec. 2, 4-7PM. American Legion Post #1 of Germantown service at 6:30PM followed by a Vigil service at 6:45PM. Visitation at ST. MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH (92nd & W. Capitol) Tues. 10-11AM Mass of Christian Burial 11AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church or the Wisconsin Humane Society appreciated."