Welcome to Chaminade High School in 1935- Dayton, Ohio
Yearbook Year- 1935
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7. Earl J. Brady "Jay"
Earl's yearbook description: "Earl comes from a family of basketball players and truly he has lived up to its traditions. Without him the varsity was like a chicken with it's head struck off".
Earl Joseph Brady
born: 15 Mar 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 19 Aug 1976 in Battle Creek, Michigan, age 59
Parents: Joseph Brady (1882-1951) &
Catherine Carity (1882-1974)
On 14 Jun 1941, Earl married Myrtle Jean Elizabeth "Jean" Buzzell (1921-1993) and had at least 2 children: Michael J and Patricia J. Earl died at the age of 59.
8. Eugene J. Brinck "Bud"
Eugene's yearbook description: "Bud's greatest ambition is to be an iceman. Allegedly, he is exceedingly popular with the weaker sex.".
Eugene John Brinck
born: 24 Jul 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 08 Mar 1997 in Dayton, Ohio, age 79
Parents: John Eugene Brinck (1873-1940) &
Mary A. Horstman (1878-1944)
On 04 October 1941, Eugene married Leona Mickey Myers (born 1918) and they had 2 daughters. Eugene died at the age of 79, not sure of his burial.
9. Eugene A. Brockman "Gene"
Eugene's yearbook description:"Gene has come up from the ranks since he started at Chaminade. During this last three years he has hit the Honor Student class and so parades with the intellectuals".
Eugene Anthony "Gene" Brockman
born: 08 Aug 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 16 May 2007 in Dayton, Ohio, age 89
Parents: Henry B. Brockman (1884-1957) &
Ida Francesca Bucholz (1884-1985)
Eugene served in WWII, was a prisoner of war for 2 1/2 years. He married Virginia Louise "Ginger" Heyne (1936-2019) and they had 3 children: Lori, Kathleen and one son: Joseph Eugene (1971-1978). Eugene died at the age of 89 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
10. Robert O. Buckwalter "Bucky"
Robert's yearbook description:"Ol' Rough and Ready in person. Bucky always come through in a burst of glory; why, he almost captured first place in a track event with one day's training.".
Robert Owen Buckwalter
born: 19 Dec 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 11 Nov 1997 in Tipp City, Ohio, age 80
Parents: Owen John Buckwalter (1890-1971) &
Mary Elizabeth Zugelder (1890-1924)
Robert married Margaret P. Schumacker (1917-2011) and they had at least 2 children: Marybeth and Robert. In 1950, Robert was working at a Rubber products factory as a schedule clerk in Dayton, Ohio.
Robert died at the age of 80 and is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Troy, Ohio.
11. Fred L. Budde "Boots"
Fred's yearbook description:"A quiet chap is Boots. He prefers to listen and learn. Usually when he speaks he says something. If you want an example of a gentleman, watch Boots".
Frederick Louis Budde
born: 16 Nov 1917 in Minster, Ohio
died: 27 Apr 1999 in Kettering, Ohio, age 81
Parents: Louis Bernard Budde (1882-1957) &
Ella Ruemping (1882-1953)
In 1944, Fred married Mary Frances Wimmers (1918-2010) and they had at least two children- Carol and John. In 1950, he was working as an auditor eng division for the U.S. Air Force Base.
Fred died at the age of 81 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
12. William H. Buehrle "Willie"
William's yearbook description:"When Willie gets married and comes in at three A.M. depend on him to have the right explanation; he's a city slicker if there ever was one".
William Henry Buehrle Jr.
born: 31 Mar 1917 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 30 Dec 2005 in Dayton, Ohio, age 88
Parents: William Henry Buehrle Sr. (1884-1973) &
Leliose Marie Poliquin (1879-1950)
On 17 May 1941, William married Betty Jane Jaspers (1917-2007) and they had 6 children- William III, Nancy, Dave, Don, Mary and John. In 1950, William was working as a Collector Salesman for a book publishing company in Dayton, living with his wife and four children. William died at the age of 88 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
13. George E. Burgulis "Horsie"
George's yearbook description:"Horsie is a rough and tumble youngster who will furnish all the power when you would have objects moved. A heart as big as a house is George's".
George Edward Burgulis
born: 13 Oct 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 30 May 1981 in Dayton, Ohio, age 64
Parents: George Burgulis (1885-1969) &
Teresa Marie Bubolz (1893-1993)
In 1940, George married Elizabeth J. "Betty" (1918-2006) and they had 2 children: Arlene and G. Thomas. George died at the age of 64 and is buried in the Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.
14. John J. Caldwell "Fish"
John's yearbook description: "Always at his books, Fish always sets the good example. Watch him some day as head of a Billy Goat ranch in his native land, Texas".
John Joseph Caldwell
(sometimes listed as John Bennett Caldwell)
born: 10 Oct 1916 in Athens, Texas
died: 30 May 2003 in Zephyrhills, Florida, age 87
Parents: Joseph A. Caldwell & Ruth E. Bennett
In 1940, John was living in Harrison, Ohio, working as a clerk. He lived with his wife Dorothy and daughter Patricia. By 1950, he was living in Beaver Creek, working as a carpenter for a construction company, living with his wife Dorothy and children- Patricia, Robert and Carol. Looks like he might not have made it back to Texas to head a ranch as he had wanted to in high school.
15. Louis A. Chmiel "Schmaltz"
Louis' yearbook description: "Love of the beautiful is this artist's inspiration. Schmaltz, although of an artistic temperament, is practical too; he will tend to business matters just as soon as he will sit down to sketch".
Louis A. Chmiel
born: abt 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 31 Mar 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, age 53
Louis married Rita M. Brinkman (1920-1988) and they had at least 6 children including two who have died- Patricia (1942-2024) and Mikey (1953-1953). In 1950, Louis was living in Dayton, working as an interior decorator for a retail department store. He lived with his wife Rita and 5 children: Patricia, Louis, Catherine, Linda, and Mary.
Louis died at the age of 53 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
16. Paul A. Davis
Paul's yearbook description: "A cheerful disposition, an ambition spirit and witty sayings are the predominant characteristics that make Paul an outstanding personage. As a worker he has no equal".
Paul Anthony Davis
born: 29 Dec 1916 in Dayton, Ohio
died: 23 Aug 2000 in Dayton, Ohio, age 83
Parents: Martin Francis Davis (1876-1958) &
Hannah Cecilia McGeeney (1879-1965)
Paul was married to Annabelle Peffers and they had 4 children: James, Michael, Patrick and Elizabeth. In 1950, Paul was working as a route supervisor for a wholesale candy company, living in Dayton with his wife and two sons. Paul died at the age of 83 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.
End of Part 2.
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