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Raymond Eugene Betz
Lilah Crowe2023-03-31T11:35:37-05:00
- Name: Raymond Eugene Betz
- Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- Date of Birth: January 12, 1922
- Date of Death: August 16, 1998 (76 years old)
- Parents: Leo Betz and Mildred (Shipman) Betz
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- Highest Rank: CPL (Corporal)
- Branch: Army
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- Date Sworn In: October 26, 1942 (Enlistment Date)
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- Date of Discharge: January 15, 1946 (Discharge Date)
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Information in the United States, World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:
Name: Raymond Eugene Betz
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: January 12, 1922
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA
Residence Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Registration Date: June 30, 1942
Registration Place: Grand Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, USA
Employer: Deep Rock Oil Company
Height: 6'
Weight: 180
Complexion: Ruddy
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Next of Kin: Mildred Betz (mother)
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World War II
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Ray was a lifetime resident of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
He was a member of the Itasca Disabled American Veterans, the Grand Rapids Fire Department for 22 years, retiring in 1972 as chief. He worked for School District #318 as a school bus driver for 20 years. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 2023 and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2469, both of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Charlotte; son Tom; daughters Gail Hunsucker, Diane Betz, Lynn Roerick, JoAnn Nielsen, and Bobbie Jenkins; sisters, Dorothy Brace and Vivian Beaudet; brother Roger; and twelve grandchildren.
Preceding him in death was a son, James In 1972; and brothers, Floyd and Bill.
Buried in Itasca Calvary Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot I-G-22-2-0)
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