Post 1776
On Nov 4, 2022 our post visited the Cucinella School for a wonderful breakfast, and Flag ceremony followed by class discussions with the four fifth grade classes.
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On Nov 3, 2022 our post visited Old Farmers Road School for a Veterans breakfast , flag raising and discussion with 5th grade students in the auditorium.
On Nov 2, 2022 members of our Post placed American flags on the graves of our deceased Veterans.
Michael W. Knudsen, 71 of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away at home on September 19, 2022. Born in Dansville, NY, Michael was the son of the late Oscar & Alice Price Knudsen. Michael grew up in Hornell, NY, four days after his High School graduation he joined the United States Navy. After his service to the U.S. Navy, he began his working career as a mason then moved on to driving a truck for the former Welsh Farms of Long Valley, NJ. Michael later established Knundsen & Son Trucking, a tractor trailer hauling business. His final career was with the Morris County Road Department from which he retired several years ago.
Michael was a member of the Chester NJ. American Legion and AVANT Post 1776 of Long Valley, NJ. and attended Highlands Presbyterian Church, Schooley’s Mountain, NJ. Since his retirement, Michael and his beloved wife of 51 years, Anna have enjoyed travelling and enjoying their winter home in Fort Meyers, Fla.
In addition to his beloved wife Anna, Michael is survived by one son Paul Knudsen (Candice) and one daughter, Kristina Wohlers (Jason). Three loving grandchildren, Kailey, Alexis and Jason, Jr.
Our post presented the Colors at the West Morris home football game on Fri. Sept 9th for remembrance of 9/11.
On May 27, 2022, Post 1776 lost one of their brothers, Al Guenther.
Alvin C. Guenther, Jr., 74, of Califon, NJ, passed away on Friday, May 27th, 2022, at Morristown Medical Center with his wife and children by his side. Alvin was born on December 14, 1947, in Newton, NJ to the late Alvin C. Guenther, Sr. and Lillian (Dinkowitz) Guenther. He graduated from West Morris Central High School in 1966 and later earn a bachelor’s degree from the Rutgers University. At Rutgers, he was able to have the special experience of attending the same school at the same time as both his daughter and son. He bravely enlisted during the Vietnam War and served from 1967-1968 before being honorably discharged.
Alvin had an accomplished 45+ year career as a Real Estate Broker, having most recently worked for Weichert in Chester, NJ. He was not only a Broker/Sales Representative, but he was also a member of MIRM, New Homes Specialist, Weichert Million Dollar Sales & Marketing Club, NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club (1984-1985), and the Quarter Century Club. He was a member of the Washington Twp. Veterans Association and the American Legion in Chester. His passion in life was buying and restoring classic cars. Some of his favorites were his 1955 and 1957 Chevys. He also enjoyed attending car shows across New Jersey.
Alvin is survived by beloved wife of 49 years, Maureen (McAvoy) Guenther; two devoted children, Kelly Bauks and husband Tim, and Jeff Guenther and wife Stephanie Wilson; four cherished granddaughters, Kaleigh, Lauren, Brier, and Piper; and by his siblings, Patricia Lunger, and John P. Guenther; and by many other loving family members and friends.
Alvin’s Life Celebration will include a visitation on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, from 4pm – 8pm at the William J. Leber Funeral Home (908) 879-3090, 15 Furnace Rd. (corner of Route 206) Chester, NJ 07930. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 12noon at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery in Independence, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans by visiting www.dav.org
On May 28, 2022 Post 1776 held their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Rock Spring Park in Long Valley, NJ
Additional information from the Observer-Tribune may be seen by clicking on the below link.
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Post 1776 participated in a flag raising at various schools in Washington TWP during Memorial day week.
May 24 at Cucinella School
May 25 at Old Farmers Road School
On May 27 at Kossman School
May27 at Flocktown School
On March 3, 2022 members of Post 1776 payed our respects to Gary Anderson, an Air Force Veteran, at Leber Funeral home in Chester and on March 4 at St Luke’s Parish.
