1925 - 2004 (78 years)
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Name |
Herbert Aloysius McKenzie |
Birth |
8 Nov 1925 |
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
29 May 2004 |
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky |
Notes |
- "THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, Herbert Aloysius, born Nov. 8,1925, reports in a June 1984 letter that he "entered the US Army in 1943, served in Europe in the 743rd Tank Battalion as a tank driver. I was wounded slightly in Germany and was discharged Jan. 2, 1946." Herb continues, "I graduated from Lancaster Business College and went to work for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. I married Luann in July (25), 1950."Lu Ann Robinette, born Apr. 29, 1929, is the daughter of James Loyal and Mary Margaret (Bauman) Robinette. The three oldest children were born in Ashtabula,
Ohio. The McKenzie family has lived in the Winchester and Lexington, Kentucky, areas since 1956. Herb had
worked in management with the water treatment and landfill dept. Lu Ann and Herb's eight children are Marilyn Nelson, Rita Foster, Carol Carter, Laura Powell, Patricia Verber, Michael, Theresa and Thomas. Herb retired in 1980 after heart attacks and now operates a package store.
Herbert A. McKenzie, 78, widower of Luann Robinette McKenzie, died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at his residence. He was retired from Kentucky American Water Company and Winchester Municipal Utilities. A native of Lancaster, OH, he was born November 8, 1925, son of the late John I. and Louise Brembeck McKenzie.
He was a member of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, and the American Legion Post #8. He served in the US Army during WWII with the 743rd Tank Battalion where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary with Rev. John Moriarty officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland. Rosary services at 8:30 PM, American Legion memorial at 7:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #8, 1230 Man-O-War Place, Lex, KY, 40504 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr, Lex, KY, 40504.
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Person ID |
I43552 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
Father |
John Ignatius McKenzie, b. 27 Jul 1892, Ohio d. 10 May 1968, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio (Age 75 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Mother |
Louise Agnes Brembrecht, b. 1 Jun 1889, Ohio d. 6 Apr 1971, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio (Age 81 years) |
Relationship |
natural |
Marriage |
29 Oct 1919 |
Franklin County, Ohio |
Family ID |
F16442 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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