Frederick J Haesemeyer

On July 14, 1924, in the small town of Tipton, Iowa.....Frederick James Haesemeyer was born to Edwin and Ruth Haesemeyer. He graduated from high school in Rockford , IL and enrolled at the Univ. of Iowa. During WWII, he served as a machine-gunner for an outfit sometimes referred to as "Patton's Gangsters". Back at the university, he received 2 Bachelor degrees, was awarded a regular Army commission, and met and married a beautiful student nurse named Clarice Brumfield. He was a weapons instructor at the infantry school and deployed in the early stages of the Korean War. He served as combat infantry officer and his outfit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. He entered civilian life as an industrial engineer in meat packing, on to grain milling and grocery products, and ultimately a senior officer in the snack food industry. On December 6, 2014, his walk with The Lord ended as he passed to his eternal kingdom. Leaving behind his wife of 65 years, 3 children and their spouses, 8 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Captain Haesemeyer's ashes will be placed at the DFW National Cemetery with a simple ceremony on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:15 with a reception following at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Dallas.