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Adrian Devisser 1917 - 2008

Adrian DeVisser of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI was born on April 25, 1917 in Kalamazoo, and died at age 91 years old on July 18, 2008 in Kalamazoo. Adrian DeVisser was buried at Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park South 3941 S Westnedge Ave, in Kalamazoo.

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Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI 49001
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April 25, 1917
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    Adrian Devisser was born on April 25, 1917, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Bastiaan Devisser (1892-1936) and Nellie Van Gemert (1897-1983). He had four siblings, Henry, John, Joe, and Abraham Devisser. At the age of 23, on October 16, 1940, Adrian registered for the World War II Draft while living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The following year, on June 2, 1941, he enlisted in the military in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Four years later, at the age of 27, Adrian married Betty Kwekel on November 9, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. The couple lived in Kalamazoo and had three children together: Richard B, Mary Beth, and Adrian P Devisser. Adrian was a business owner and operated a trucking company in Kalamazoo.
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    April 25, 1917
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Dutch decent as both of his parents were born in Holland and immigrated to the United States. His father was born in Haarlemermeer, Haarlemmermeer Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands and his mother was born in Kortgene, Netherlands.

  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born in Kalamazoo, the son of Bastiaan and Nellie (VanGemert) DeVisser and was a lifelong area resident.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of enlistment he had completed 3 years of high school.

  • Military Service

    Adrian Devisser registered for the World War II Draft on October 16, 1940, he was 23 years old and living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with his next of kin listed as Nellie Johnson. He was employed by himself at the time of his registration. Adrian was 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed 135 pounds, had a ruddy complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. On June 2, 1941, he enlisted in the military in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with military serial number 36157112. He joined the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers of the United States Army and was ranked as a Private, Selectee (enlisted Men).

  • Professional Career

    In his early career he worked as a plumber. He later was the Proprietor of a trucking company/business in Kalamazoo.
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In 1917, in the year that Adrian Devisser was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1948, at the age of 31 years old, Adrian was alive when on May 14th, the State of Israel was proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion, who became Israel's first Premier, and the U.S. officially recognized Israel. That evening, Egypt launched an air assault on Israel.
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Devisser, Kathleen (Oct 28, 1953 - Jul 1, 2001) Devisser, James (Nov 2, 1905 - Jun 1969) Devisser, Isaak (May 27, 1902 - Apr 1984) Devisser, Eugene (May 4, 1907 - Aug 1987) Devisser, Louise (Dec 28, 1917 - Mar 22, 1998) Devisser, John (Mar 1, 1907 - Nov 1980) Devisser, John (Feb 12, 1937 - Jul 11, 1998) Devisser, Sarah (May 2, 1909 - Jul 4, 1996) Devisser, Marguerite (Oct 9, 1902 - Mar 1982) Devisser, Pauline (Sep 9, 1912 - Sep 10, 1996)
Devisser, Velma (Nov 18, 1914 - May 1982) Devisser, Ruby (Jun 8, 1910 - Nov 1987) Devisser, David (May 9, 1893 - Jun 1987) Devisser, David (Aug 13, 1918 - Aug 1980) Devisser, Nellie (Jun 10, 1920 - Oct 12, 1999) Devisser, Adrian (Jul 23, 1907 - Dec 4, 1993) Devisser, Constance (Jan 26, 1915 - Oct 13, 1987) Devisser, John (Jul 25, 1920 - Aug 15, 1995) Devisser, Alice (Nov 28, 1919 - Apr 1979) Devisser, Jean (Sep 16, 1915 - May 23, 2000)
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