A comprehensive roster of casualties from Pierce County, Wisconsin, detailing the hometown, age, unit, location of death, and cause of death for soldiers, sailors, marines, and nurses who sacrificed their lives during World War I.
Myron W. Packard, born in 1830 in Madrid, New York, moved westward at 23, eventually settling in River Falls, Wisconsin, where he served as a quartermaster-sergeant in the Union army. In 1870, he relocated to Washington Territory, initially engaging in mercantile business in White River before moving to Snohomish in 1871. He returned to Wisconsin briefly before resuming business in Snohomish in 1887. Packard held multiple county offices, including probate judge, and is noted for his community involvement and successful store.
Ruby Anna Baldridge, 68, passed away on June 19, 1984, at the Crook County Nursing Home. A longtime resident of Central Oregon, she returned to Prineville just nine months prior. Born on July 17, 1915, in Martell, Wisconsin, she married Henry T. Baldridge in 1934 and had a diverse life in various Oregon communities. Ruby was active in her church and the Rebekah Lodge, enjoyed outdoor activities, and is survived by her husband, three children, ten grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.
Dr. Arthur Richard Nash, M.D., is a prominent surgeon in southeastern Kansas, practicing in Parsons for the past four years. With nearly two decades of medical experience, he hails from an Irish lineage of physicians. Born on April 8, 1871, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Nash pursued a rigorous education, earning his medical degree from Bush Medical College in 1897. He has specialized in surgery after practicing in Wisconsin and Colorado. A family man, he is married to Ellen Louise Mallon and has five children.
Mrs. George Baker, a long-time resident of Cove, Oregon, passed away at her home at the age of 77. Born Hannah F. Schoonhoven on November 8, 1861, in Wisconsin, she later moved to Minnesota and then to Oregon in 1895. Mrs. Baker was married twice, first to Ed H. Saunders and then to George M. Baker. She had four children, with one deceased. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 60 years. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Cove.
Richard Gordon Griffey, 55, passed away from heart failure on April 8, 2003, in Baldwin, Wisconsin. A River Falls native and 1966 high school graduate, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University. Griffey served in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as a loan officer and manager in various agricultural sectors. He was active in the United Methodist Church and held significant roles in the local community. His funeral service included military honors and interment at Greenwood Cemetery.