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Edmund Appleby Obituary
He was one of four children born to Earl G. and Ethel M. Appleby of Bridgeport, Conn., on Jan. 6, 1929. He joined the U.S. Army in April 1946. He was a veteran of the German Occupation Forces and Korean conflict, ending his military career as a sergeant first class (E-7) at Fort Lee, Va., in November 1966. Mr. Appleby worked at Fort Lee an additional 18 years, retiring as supply management division chief, Enlisted Supply Department of the U S. Army Quartermaster School, in 1985.
His wife, Elisabeth "Ilse" M. Appleby survives him; and two daughters, Dawn M. Appleby Lero and husband, Carl, of El Paso, Texas, and Karen M. Appleby of Michigan; one granddaughter, Michelle A. Byrge of Beckley, W.Va.; one sister, Elaine L. Brelsford of Summerfield, Fla.; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the Hopewell chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in the Nazareth Lutheran Church with Pastor David Voss officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to the Koehler Scholarship Fund, Nazareth Church, 1711 Grant St., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered with jtmorriss.com.
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Richard Adams
December 1, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Christine Severin Miller
December 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Appleby. He was a good man and I truly respected him. He will be missed. May God bless you.
Christine Severin Miller
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