It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Brother John Francis Battick at a Bangor hospital on October 22, 2024. Jack was a Brother of Col. C. S. Douty Camp No. 11 in Dover-Foxcroft. He joined the S.U.V.C.W. in 2004 as an Associate of Daniel Chaplin Camp #3, Bangor, and served as…
Category: Last Encampment
Honoring those of our members who have recently passed.
Charlie Runnels
Donna Runnels notified SUVCW Maine of the passing of Charlie Runnels (Camp 3) last Sunday, February 4, 2024. His service will be held February 15, 2024 at the United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St. Waterville. Visiting hour starts at 10 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. Donna encourages people to wear military apparel including…
Eric J. Schmincke
It is with heavy heart that we report the passing of Brother Eric J. Schmincke, PDC on October 27, 2023. Brother Schmincke was born on September 30, 1959 of Pennsylvania and has been member of the Anna M. Ross Camp 1 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He joined the SUVCW on September 19, 1994. Brother Schmincke was…
David J. Klinepeter
It is with heavy heart that we report the passing of Brother David J. Klinepeter, CC on October 9, 2023. Brother Klinepeter was born on April 19, 1926 in Pennsylvania and has been member of the SUVCW for 80 years. During teenage years in 1943 Brother Klinepeter joined the Major General John F. Hartranft Camp…
Betty J. Baker
It is our duty to report the death of Past National President Betty J. Baker of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War which has been reported to this office by the National President of the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union veterans of the Civil War President Allison Pollitt. Past…
Keith G. Harrison
Brother Keith G. Harrison, PCinC has sadly passed away on 12 January 2023 at the age of 73. PCinC Harrison of Holt, Michigan was a member of the Order since 1981 and a life member since 1986, was elected Commander-in-Chief of the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)…
Donald W. Shaw
Again, and all too soon, it is our solemn duty to report the passing of another great Brother and friend. Commander-in-Chef Bruce D. Frail was notified on 13 December 2022 that Brother Donald W. Shaw had been rushed to the ICU of the local Trauma #1 center in Flint, Michigan. Little was known at the…
David V. Medert
It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of Past Commander in Chief David V Medert of the Department of Ohio. Brother Medert passed away 4 November 2022 at 3:00PM. In addition to being a Commander in Chief (2008), Brother Medert was Past Department Commander of the Department of Ohio, as well as…
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