Dryer, Olin

Other Events:

• Occupation: Kaukauna High principal
• Reference Number: 104
• Military Service: Bef 1919; Unknown Newspaper and date
• 1920 Census: 1920, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
• 1930 Census: 1930, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 15 Aug 1945; Kaukauna Times
• Residence: 1949, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1951, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: 1952, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
• Book: 1965; Kaukauna 175th Julbilee Album
• Death Record - Civil: 9 Jul 1980

Notes:

Occupation:
Kaukauna High principal

1920 Census:
Olin G Dryer 27
Ralph H Dryer23
Eleanor Dryer20
Adeliah Dryer18

1930 Census:
Olin G Dryer37
Ester F Dryer33
William A Dryer5

1940 Census:
Olin G Dryer42
Esther Dryer42
William Dryer15

Residence:
Name:Olin G Dryer
Gender:M (Male)
Residence Year:1949
Street Address:Kaukauna
Residence Place:Green Bay, Wisconsin
Occupation:Phychologist
Spouse:
Esther F Dryer
Publication Title:Green Bay, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1949

Residence:
Name:Olin G Dryer
Gender:M (Male)
Residence Year:1951
Street Address:220 E 10th 6-1655
Residence Place:Appleton, Wisconsin
Occupation:Counselor
Spouse:Esther Dryer
Publication Title:Appleton, Wisconsin, City Directory, 1951

Residence:
Name:Olin G Dryer
Gender:M (Male)
Residence Year:1952
Street Address:75 West
Residence Place:Battle Creek, Michigan
Occupation:Emp
Spouse: Esther F Dryer
Publication Title:Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1952

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Olin Dryer
SSN:395-16-4113
Last Residence:54911 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:5 Jun 1892
Last Benefit:54130 Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America
Died:Jul 1980
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Name:Olin G Dryer
Death Date:9 Jul 1980
Location:Outagamie (May be abbreviated)
Certificate:016824

Olin married Fish, Esther Bef 1925. Esther was born 16 Sep 1896; died 23 Apr 1962. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Reference Number: 104
• Education - High School: 1942, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 9 Nov 1945; Kaukauna Times
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII - US Army 96th Infantry Division in the Pacific.
• Obituary: 14 Jul 2010

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1942

News Mention:
Pfc. William A. Dryer, 10th St., has been awarded the Bronze star medal for meritorious achievement against the enemy on Okinawa Island. The citation states: As a machine gunner in a heavy weapons company Pfc. Dryer continually displayed great courage and initiative under fire against the enemy in prolonged combat activity. His initiative and courage were demonstrated when he took over the leadership of his squad after the squad leader had been wounded and evacuated. Pfc. Dryer performance under fire and a trying conditions of extremes in weather and terrain and was a great factor in success of the company's activities against enemy and an inspiration to his comrades.

Obituary:
William Allen Dryer, 85, of Kimberly, WI, formerly of Park Falls, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, at Appleton Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born March 27, 1925, in Appleton, WI, the son of Olin and Esther (Fish) Dryer. His early life and schooling were in Kaukauna, WI. After serving with the 96th Infantry Division in the Pacific during WWII where he was awarded the Bronze Star, he attended and graduated from UW-Madison with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. On Aug. 27, 1949, he married Florine Grandine. They moved to Park Falls where Bill worked for the Flambeau Paper Company for 37 years, at one time as Director of Research and Development. He was a member of Park Falls American Legion Post 182, Heisler-Mockler VFW Post 6903, and Disabled American Veterans. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Park Falls. After moving to Kimberly he and his wife joined Peace United Methodist Church in Kaukauna.
As a teen, Bill became an Eagle Scout, setting the high standards and moral character that would stay with him all through life. Undoubtedly the single thing that best defined him was his deep commitment and activity in Freemasonry. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 63 years. He served 1 year as Worshipful Master, 18 years as Secretary, and 35 years as Treasurer of Park Falls Masonic Lodge #300. He was a State District Lecturer for 11 years. He was a member of Keystone Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal and Select Masters, Knight Templars, Scottish Rite and Eastern Star. He was also a member of Zor Shrine and a founding member of Zor Shrine Flambeau Clowns, serving as both Secretary and Treasurer. As "Willie" the Clown, he spent many hours blowing balloon animals, marching in parades, and entertaining at community functions.
He enjoyed traveling, visiting family and friends, and opera - just listening or taking in a performance whenever he could. He will be remembered for his kindness, commitment to things he deemed important, honesty and willingness to help whenever there was a need.
He is survived by his wife, Florine, of Kimberly; three children: David (Bonnie) Dryer of Park Falls, Carol Schmidt (partner Daniel Reffke) of Kaukauna, and William O. (Paula) Dryer of Menomonee Falls; eight grandchildren, Christopher Dryer, Marcus Dryer, Jessica (Matt) Titel, Erin (Jeremy) Blajeski, Nicholas Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Amber Dryer, and Andrew Dryer; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Edward. A third great-grandchild is expected to be born later this year.
A Memorial Service for Bill will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, at PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2300 Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna, with the Rev. Tim Albrecht officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service. A Masonic and Eastern Star Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. The committal will take place at Highland Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bill's name.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 920-766-6200
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William married Grandine, Florine 27 Aug 1949. Florine was born 6 Jul 1925, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Aug 2014, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Carol married Reffke, Daniel [Group Sheet]