Casper Star-Tribune from Casper, Wyoming • 12

WYOMING AND THE WEST Wednesday, October It 1995 Casper Star-Tribune Obituaries In the 1960s Gov. Hathaway appointed Mr. Rogers to serve on the Law Enforcement Advisory Board. In 1969, he also served as the president of the Tri-State Law Enforcement, consisting of Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Mr.

Rogers retired from the sheriffs office in 1978. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Elks Lodge for more than 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ella Mae Rogers; and a brother, Hershal Rogers. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Rogers of Lusk and Roger of Colgate, a daughter, Flora Mae Clark of Lusk; two sisters, Bessie Pfeifer of Lancaster, and Lucy Cox of Trout Creek, Mont; a brother, Herb Rogers of Washington, 111. Also surviving are three grandsons, two granddaughters, two great-grandsons, three great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials to the Lusk Fire Department would be appreciated by the family. Cheyenne, he also taught surgical anatomy at the Colorado Medical School. On Jan. 25, 1978, he married Norma Jean in Cheyenne. Dr.

Gramlich was a founding member of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra and was an organist for numerous Cheyenne churches. Gov. Ed Herschler appointed him to assist in establishing the Wyoming Community Foundation. Dr. Gramlich was a member of Rotary, Masonic Lodge, Young Men's Literary.

Society and American Surgical Association. He was past president of the Southwestern Surgical Association. In addition to his wife, survivors include a Gail Taylor of Dillon, her son, John B. Gramlich Jr. of San Francisco; his stepdaughter, Tamara Beachem of Cheyenne; two stepsons, Randall R.

Rose of Lusk and Douglas D. Rose of Cheyenne; and 10 grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his sister, Joan Webb. Friends may call at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel on Wednesday from 8 a m. to 6 p.m.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions either to the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra or to the Wyoming Community Foundation in Laramie would be appreciated. Merchant Marines and returned to Riverton the following year. The family later moved to Newcastle and Manderson while Mr. Parker worked in the oilfields.

In 1950, he built a house in Basin and went to work for Tompson Lumber Company. He moved to Thermopolis and worked for Empire Oil Company from 1955 until its closure. Mr. Parker briefly worked at Gas Hills before he accepted a position at the Boy's Institute in Worland as a welding instructor. He retired in 1981.

Mr. Parker lived at the Pioneer Home for two years before moving to Sierra Vista in December of 1992. He enjoyed flyfishing, hunting and going to family reunions. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he and his wife served an 18-month mission in Jackson, during their retirement In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Survivors include two sons, Jim Parker of Aurora, and Steve Parker of West Jordan, Utah; a daughter, Janene Taylor of Sierra Vista; a brother, Russell Parker; 15 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.

The Mortimore Funeral Home of Thermopolis is in charge of the arrangements. Charles Edward Wagner LANDER Funeral services for Charles Edward Wagner, 77, will be conducted at Bunker's Mortuary in Las Vegas at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will follow at the Eden Vale Cemetery in Las Vegas. Memorial services were held at the Showboat Retirement Center in Lander Oct 7, 1995.

Mr. Wagner diedOct 5, 1995, at the Lander Valley Medical Center. He was born Oct 6, 1917, at Lander to Chester White and Hannah Louisa (Meredith) Wagner. His mother died when he was 14 months old and he was raised by his father and many helpful neighbors. He attended school in Lander.

On March 7, 1939, he married Katherine Conine MacMillan at Douglas, Following his marriage, the family moved to Casper before relocating to Las Vegas. Mr. Wagner worked in various gambling establishments and became a shift supervisor at the Holiday Casino. Mr. Wagner's health declined following the death of his wife May 9, 1977, in Las Vegas.

He then retired and returned to Lander where he was the first tenant at the showboat Retirement Center. Preceding him in death were Bobby Roy Stuck TORRINGTON Services for Bobby Roy Stuck, 61, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Colyer Funeral Home by the Rev. Robert Smith. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery with military honors accorded.

Mr. Stuck died Oct 9, 1995, at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1933, to Roy E. and Lois (Eagon) Stuck in Torrington where he received his education.

During the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, Mr. Stuck joined the National Guard. Three years later, he went to work for the sanitation department for the town of Torrington and later managed the landfill.

In 1994, he retired after 39 years of service. On May 16, 1959, he married Ella May Smith. In addition to his wife- survivors include a son and daughter, Jay Stuck and Diana M. Hauer, both of Torrington; his daughter, Marie Stirrat of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Margaret Morris and Betty Armstrong, both of Torrington and Mary Lou Garrison of Wheatland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doreen Morris.

The casket will remain closed. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. parents, and a son, James C. Prang. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Harder of Powell; a son, Ron Prang of Rock Mountain, N.C.; a brother, Richard Prang of Loveland, two sisters, Gertrude Clapp of Everett, and Florence Edinger of New Rockford, N.D.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Ballard Funeral Home in Cody is in charge of the arrangements. Jack Elmer Thompson SHOSHONI Services for Jack Elmer Thompson, 62, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Home by the Rev. Earl Detwiler of United Methodist Church.

Mr. Thompson died Oct 8, 1995, at his ranch south of Moneta. He was born July 21, 1933, in Riverton to Joseph and Anna (Sutter) Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a sheep rancher and ranched at his parents homestead south of Moneta.

On June 22, 1952, he married Dorothy Elaine Dow in Riverton. Mr. Thompson enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding. He also enjoyed the company of friends and family. For several years, he was a Shoshoni fireman and an emergency medical technician.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jack E. Thompson of Riverton, Dennis T. Thompson of Shoshoni, and Terry M. Thompson of Pocatello, Idaho; two daughters, Irene K. Betts of Riverton and Elaine R.

Heckert of Shoshoni; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are his two brothers, Joseph Thompson of New Mexico and Jim D. Thompson of Billings; four sisters, May Stewart and Shirley Carpenter, both of Casper, Jane Napier of Riverton, Anita Hasberger of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his sister, Anna R. Weber, his parents, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 am. to 2 p.m. Cremation will be held in Casper following the services.

Memorials either to the Heart Fund or to the donor's choice would be appreciated and may be made in care of the funeral home. Donald D. Davis Sr. ROCK SPRINGS Funeral services for Donald D. Davis 67, will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Monday at First Assembly of God Church by Pastor Jesse C. Ybarra. Military graveside services and interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Davis died Sept 28, 1995, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been in ill health for the past several months.

He was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Scottsbluff, to the late George Guy and Vida Denise (Spahr) Davis. He attended schools in Pavilion, graduating from Pavilion High School in 1946. Mr. Davis was a U.S.

Navy Veteran and served in the Philippines. On March 11, 1949, he married Da Mae Shoopman in Thermopolis. Mr. Davis was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Mountain Fuel Supply Company and Questar where he worked for 25 years. He retired in January 1993.

He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Donald Davis Jr. of Rock Springs; four daughters, Barbara J. Stanton of Riverton, Linda D. Harris of Nampa, Idaho, Deloris D.

Skewes of Duchesne, Utah, and Patricia M. Davis of Rock Springs; a brother, the Rev. Robert Davis of Knoxville, two sisters, Barbara J. Davis of Seattle and Lois K. Annon of Riverton; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a daughter, Toni Davis; and two brothers, Marvin G. Davis and Clinton Davis. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs on Sunday afternoon until 8 p.m. and Monday at the church one hour prior to the services. Vicki Lynn Hill PHOENIX Former Casper resident Vicki Lynn Hill, 52, died Sept 29, 1995, following a terminal illness.

Ms. Hill was born April 1, 1943, in Casper to Byron and Jeanne Parmely. She grew up and received her education in Casper. For several years, she helped with the family restaurant In 1984, she moved to Phoenix and continued working in the food and beverage industry. She was employed as operations manager for Valle Luna Mexican Restaurants until being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 1994.

Survivors include her mother, Jeanne Parmely of Glenrock; her children, Denise Ferrari, Rochelle Gallagher, Tonya Hill and Ryan Hill; a brother, Ronald Parmely; five grandchildren; and one niece. A memorial service for family and friends will be held in Casper at a date to be announced. Memorials to the Hospice Foundation, Mercy Hospice Arizona, 2700 North Central Avenue, Suite No. 600, Phoenix, 85004 would be appreciated. The Brown Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

John B. Gramlich CHEYENNE-John B. Gramlich, 80, died Oct 9, 1995, at North Suburban Hospital in Thornton, Colo. Dr. Gramlich was bom April 10, 1915, in Omaha, and was a resident of Cheyenne for 50 years.

He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and was the first board certified surgeon in the state of Wyoming. During World War IL he served with the U.S. Army in a MASH unit Dr. Gramlich was a surgeon and practiced for 40 years before retiring in 1985. Throughout his career in Now You Can Relax.

DREAM SPA affordable. Call HERSHBERGER'S SPA WAREHOUSE S805CY Avenue (307) H7- 101 Randall R. 'Randy' Byal THERMOPOLIS Funeral services for Randall R. "Randy" Byal 37, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church by Pastor Scott Davis of Assembly of God Church.

Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. Mr. Byal died Oct 8, 1995, of complications following a bone marrow transplant for leukemia He was born Feb. 21, 1958, in Findlay, Ohio, to Gene and Carole (Richards) Byal. He graduated from Findlay High School in 1976 and had been a member of the school's concert and marching bands.

He then attended St Andrews Methodist Church. In 1977, Mr. Byal began employment with Marathon Oil Company in Findlay and transferred to Thermopolis in 1980. On Feb. 26, 1983, he married Junetta Peck in Thermopolis.

He was employed with Marathon until ill health forced his retirement An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Byal enjoyed kayaking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed racquetball and karate and was instrumental in starting the Thermopolis Christian School, where he was a board member at the time of his death. His memberships included the Living Waters Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wifeC daughter, Michelle of Thermopolis; his parents of Findlay, a sister, Sarah Eckerrjjf Findlay; a half sister, Betsi Fojrjf Seaside, and two nephew Memorials either to Thermopolis Christian to the Randy Byal Fund, FirsU National Bank, Thermopolis." 82443 would be appreciated, The Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of "Your Higfi Performing Parts Headquarter Imports Domestic ST Hotrods to Family Cars Custom Accessories available! 2849 E.

2nd Si (307)237-7713 Casper, WYS2609 1-800-647-2731 I (M Ut I II M-2 his parents and his wife. Survivors include his daughters, Joan Nicolls, Connie Duran; his sons, William E. Wagner, George A. Wagner and John C. Wagner.

Also surviving are several grandchildren and cousins. Hudson's Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Harold E. Rogers LUSK Funeral services for Harold E. Rogers, 79, will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m.

at the Bader Funeral Home in Lusk by the Rev. Mark Lohr. Burial will follow at the Lusk Cemetery with graveside rites accorded by Masonic Lodge No. 2782 of Lusk. Mr.

Rogers died Oct 10, 1995, at the Niobrara County Memorial Hospital in Lusk. He was born Feb. 29, 1916, near Keeline, the son of William and Julia A. (Freeman) Rogers. He attended Manville High School.

At the age of 16, he started breaking horses north of Casper. He later worked for G.L. Pfister, and in 1936 went to work for Garth PercivaL north of Lusk. In 1937 he married Ella Mae PercivaL In 1949 the couple moved to Lusk, where they operated a hamburger shop. Mr.

Rogers served Niobrara County for 28 years; 12 years as sheriff, six years as the under-sheriff and the remaining years as county clerk and assessor. He joined the Lusk Fire Department in 1949 and served nine years as fire chief. He was also one of the first certified EMTs in Niobrara County. Funerals MEMORIAL CHAPEL Funeral Home Crematory 710 b. 2nd St.

24-0234 KATHERINE H. TOT ERICKSON Graveside funeral services for Katherine H. "Peg" Erickson were conducted Tuesday at Highland Cemetery by the Rev. Ray Rodriguez Of St Anthony's Catholic Church. Memorials to the Shrmers Crippled Children Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

LEONARD F. CRM Memorial services for Leonard F. Grim will be oetebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Chapel by Father Ray Rodriguez. Vigil for the Deceased will be at 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Rile of Committal wiK follow at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Cvansville. Military rttes win be accorded by the United Veterans CounciL Memorials to the Leonard Grim Memorial Fund would be appreciated and may be left at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Joan E. Ballenger SHERIDAN Graveside services for Sheridan resident Joan E.

Ballenger, 64, will be conducted Friday at the Thrailkill Cemetery in Grant County, by Larrison-Martin Duncan Funeral Home of Converse, Ind. Mrs. Ballenger died Oct 8, at Sheridan Manor of natural causes. She was born Nov. 4, 1930, in Marion, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Williams) Holman.

She was raised and educated in Marion, graduating from high school there. Following graduation, she worked for several years as a telephone operator. On May 23, 1953, she married Harry Ballenger in Indianapolis. He died in 1975. The couple lived in Marion and then later moved to the Tampa Bay, area, where they lived for several years.

In 1969, they moved to Indianapolis. Mrs. Ballenger visited Germany, where her daughter was stationed in the Army. She worked for the Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home from 1974 to 1978.

Mrs. Ballenger then moved to Sheridan in 1978 to be near her daughter. She enjoyed reading, sewing, working puzzles, and playing bingo. She was a member of Sheridan Wesleyan Church. Survivors include a son, David Ballenger of Pompano Beach, a daughter, Debbie Sturdevant of Sheridan; three brothers, James Holman of Marion, Richard Holman of Zephyer Hills, and John Holman of Tampa; three sisters, Lois DeMarcus of Crossville, Nyla Hatfield of Swayzee, and Marilyn Fields of Gas City, and three grandchildren.

Memorials to the Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Sheridan, 82801, would be appreciated by the family. The Ferries Funeral Home of Sheridan is in charge of local arrangements. Calvin E. Prang POWELL Memorial services for Calvin E. Prang, 95, will be conducted Tuesday at 7 p.m.

at Trinity Bible Church in Powell. Graveside services and interment will be held at Winters Cemetery in Winters, Calif. Mr. Prang died Oct 9, 1995, at the Powell Nursing Home in PowelL He was born March 9, 1900, in Fressenden, N.D., the son of Rudolph and Lydia (Rappuhn) Prang. Mr.

Prang served in the U.S. Navy from 1917 to 1923, during World War On Feb. 20, 1934, he married Allegra Sarah Applegate in Oakland, Calif. She died March 4, 1993. For most of his life, Mr.

Prang resided in California, living in Oakland, Lakeport, and Winters. While living in California, he worked as a carpenter. Mr. Prang moved to Powell on June 30, 1994, to be near his daughter. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Forest, serving as deacon and trustee.

He was a member of Carpenter's Union Local No. 713. Mr. Prang put his carpenter skills to use by helping others with repairs. He enjoyed Ashing and hunting.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his Nora Maria Green TORRINGTON -Funeral services for Nora Maria Green, 97, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Colyer Funeral Home by Pastor Richard Morgan. Burial will be at the Valley View Cemetery. Mrs. Green died Oct 9, 1995, at the Goshen Care Center.

She was born April 12, 1898, in Fostoria, to Marcus and Gina (Erickson) Rise. She grew up and attended school in Kansas. She later received normal training and taught school in Kansas for a short time. In 1920, she moved to Fort Laramie and taught briefly. On Feb.

18, 1922, she married Russell Green in Torrington. Mrs. Green was an avid seamstress and enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She loved to hunt and fish with her husband until his death in 1978. Mrs.

Green lived at Golden Manor from 1979 until 1990. She then moved to Evergreen Court for a short time before entering the center in January 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jo Forbis of Riverton, 10 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, a sister, one daughter, two great-grandsons and one great-great-grandson. Friends may call at the Colyer Funeral Home on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am.

to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 1 p.m. Memorials to the Circle of Friends to help families with cancer patients would be appreciated. Orville Foster Parker THERMOPOLIS Funeral services for Orville Foster Parker, 79, will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 am. at the L.D.S.

Church by Bishop Paul Galovich. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Cemetery. Mr. Parker died Oct 6, 1995, at his daughter's home in Sierra Vista, Ariz. He was born Aug.

18, 1916, in Welsh, Adai County, Okla, the son of Claude James and Myrtle (Parkhurst) Parker and was raised in Oklahoma. He also lived in various areas of the state while his father worked in the oilfields. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1936 and then attended Tulsa University in 1936 and Oklahoma University in 1937, both on football scholarships. He later accepted a wrestling scholarship at the University of Wyoming, where he also played footbalL In 1941, Mr. Parker worked in the oilfields near Frannie.

While there, he met Myrtle Wilson. They were married June 5, 1941, in Billings. She died June 20, 1986. Mr. and Mrs.

Parker moved to Riverton and then to Casper. In 1944, Mr. Parker enlisted in the (f Casper's only j- komeovned f(JI Kf strrict Bastards Platte River Parkway Fall Festival -October 21, 1995 11 sum -1 p.m. You and your family are invited to celebrate the beautiful Platte River, enjoy the natural beauty and visit the exhibits set up along the Parkway and all the fun you can have on it The first three hundred people will receive free Platte River Parkway Drink Bottles. At 1.00, the local band, the Tremors, will be playing outside the Holiday Inn.

The admission to the band is free and free Pepsi and popcorn will be available for everyone! Cveriook, geology by Soil Conservation Service Historic Trail, wildlife by Game FtJt Historic Tail; tree biology by Tke Foundation Holiday; organization promo by Ttve foundation Overlook, history by Historic Trails Cross-roads Park; fly fishing by Ugly Bug DerrickAmoco Park; oil industry history by Hatte River rurkway Holiday; parkway promp by Matte River Paikwiy Underpass, 1-25 project by IXitte River fiirkvwy Historic Toils; buds by Audubon Amoco Park, birds by Audubon Amoco Park, bikes by Bikr Stop Thn festival tpomtned by Hilltop Kationol Bank, WOTCO Inc. Casper Star Tribune and Pepsi Hease eatt the Trust at 577-1206 for more information about this event W1UAMR.EARNSHAW Services for William R. Earnshaw wa be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Isaac Walton League Clubhouse by Rev. Jug Brandjord.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Bustard Funeral Home- Memorials to the Blue Envelope Fund would be appreciated by the family and may be made in care of the funeral.