The Wenatchee World | Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Theodore “Ted” Morehouse, Jr. US Army 1946 - 1952
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ed was born in 1928 and was raised in Wenatchee, WA. He tried to enlist when 16-17 years old, but the recruiter thought he looked like he was 12 so called his dad, who confirmed his age and denied enlistment. Dad did enlist at 18, was entered in the 8th Engineering Squad and was stationed in Japan for the occupation. He was awardee the Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon discharge he returned home and enrolled at Washington State University (College then). He was called off of Reserve Duty in 1950 for the Korean War and was stationed at Fort Lewis for the remainder of his service. He completed his degree at WSU once he was discharged and
Ronald O’neal U.S. Navy 1964–1969
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onald served in the Navy from 1964-1968, after finishing college and attending officers candidate school.
Ronald served on the destroyer USS Joseph Strauss based in Yokosuka, Japan and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ronald’s story was proudly submitted by NCW Appraisal.
returned home again and continued his career as a Professional Engineer with the Washington State Department of Transportation, retiring in 1982. He continued to work part time for the City of Wenatchee, FEMA and several contractors for several more years. He married Joyce Paukowich in 1955 and raised 3 children, Greg, Anita and Don. Ted and Joyce were married 51 years, until his passing in 2016. Dad was always proud of his service to his country. He had many fond memories of friends he met and had many stories to tell about his time in the service (and everything). Ted’s banner and story was proudly submitted by his daughter Anita Ashenbrenner.
