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Topic: last patrol - Edward W. Ellwanger, Rohnert Park, CA |
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:38pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:41pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:43pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger Edward W. Ellwanger, WW II veteran, passed away July 4, 2007 of cancer. |
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:45pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger Edward W. Ellwanger, WW II veteran, passed away July 4, 2007 of cancer. Proud veteran and local leader of the VFW, American Legion and DAV posts. Diligent supporter of VFW & AL poppy and DAV forget-me-not sales. Born in Sacramento June 30, 1925, attended Calistoga High School, and enlisted in the US Navy. Service in the Pacific included Carpenter’s Mate on PT Boat Tender USS Jamestown. Credited the two atomic bombs with saving him and many of his buddies. In advance of an inspection, reportedly denied young PT boat skipper J. F. Kennedy access to the tender’s woodshop. Worked as a plumbing contractor, and Mendocino, and then, Sonoma County Building Inspector. |
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:46pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger Best when serving the “little guy,” Ed fought for benefits for ex-servicemen, for better home construction in Windsor, and for an adequate Windsor Building Inspection Department. Always quick of wit, Ed’s smile and humor will be missed. |
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:47pm
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Edward W. Ellwanger Predeceased by his first wife of 42 years, Marie, in 1988. Survived by his second wife of 19 years, Lucille; son Edward Ellwanger, Jr. (Tina); daughter Marie Elaine Von der Porten (Michael); grandchildren Michelle Ellwanger, Kim Ellwanger Miller, Katie Ellwanger, and Steven & Kevin Von der Porten; and great-grand children Casey & Breanna Miller. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in Windsor, CA. Donations suggested to PT Boat, Inc., PO Box 38070, Germantown, TN 38183.
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MikeVdP
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 2:48pm
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Sorry for the split in the posts. I had some problems. ;-) Mike
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Will Day
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Posted on: Jul 7, 2007 - 4:12pm
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ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE.....
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