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Ernest L Jr Quenon 1925 - 2014

Ernest L Jr Quenon of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan United States was born circa May 7, 1925 in Farmington, Marion County, WV, and died at age 89 years old on December 8, 2014 in Saline, Washtenaw County, MI. Ernest Quenon was buried on December 13, 2014 at First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, in Ann Arbor.

Ernest L Jr Quenon
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Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan United States
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circa May 7, 1925
Farmington, Marion County, West Virginia, United States
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Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48176, United States
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Ernest L Jr Quenon Ernest Quenon (1925 - 2014)
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  • 05/7
    1925
    circa

    Birthday

    circa May 7, 1925
    Birthdate
    Farmington, Marion County, West Virginia United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    French, Irish

  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School 4Years of College, University of Chicago

  • Religious Beliefs

    Catholic in youth, then UUA In adulthood

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35759119 Enlisted: August 2, 1943 in Clarksburg West Virginia Military branch: Army Air Corps. Rank: Lieutenant Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of WWII

  • Professional Career

    Vice President if R. L. Polk & Company, Automobile and Marketing Research

  • Personal Life & Family

    Member of the Ann Arbor, Michigan City Council
  • 12/8
    2014

    Death

    December 8, 2014
    Death date
    Alzheimer’s
    Cause of death
    Saline, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48176, United States
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  • 12/13
    2014

    Gravesite & Burial

    December 13, 2014
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    First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan 48103-8739, United States
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  • Obituary

    Ernest Leonard "Len" Quenon (b. May 27, 1925; d. December 8, 2014) served as a Democrat on the Ann Arbor City Council representing Ward 2 from April 1968 to April 1970. Obituary Quenon, Leonard 5/7/1925 - 12/8/2014 Ann Arbor, MI Ernest Leonard "Len" Quenon a long-time resident of Ann Arbor, MI died peacefully of natural causes at the age of 89 on Monday, December 8, 2014 surrounded by his children and his partner, Ben Helmke. He was born and grew up in a coal mining town in West Virginia; he enlisted at the age of 19 and served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as a First Lieutenant. He attended University of Chicago through graduate school where he met his wife Betty Whamond, the mother of their seven beautiful children. They made their home in Ann Arbor where he worked for RL Polk & Company in Detroit. Len was an active Democrat serving on the Ann Arbor City Council, Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners and the Blue Ribbon Prison Committee. He was dedicated to equality and dignity for all starting with his early work in the Civil Rights Movement. He served on the Board of the Unitarian Church in Ann Arbor and was a founding member of the High Country Unitarian Fellowship in Colorado. He instilled his love of the outdoors, sailing, skiing, and camping in his children, grandchildren, and partner. He is survived by his partner Benjamin Helmke, his seven children, their mother Betty Wurtz, 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three of his six siblings. Memorial services will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation immediately following the service. Len led by example; modeling compassion, kindness and acceptance. His legacy lives on through his children who are teaching these traits to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chalice Fund of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Ann Arbor or a charity of your choice . Muehlig Funeral Chapel Ann Arbor
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In 1925, in the year that Ernest L Jr Quenon was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1953, by the time he was 28 years old, on July 27th, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed. The Armistice was to last until "a final peaceful settlement is achieved". No peaceful settlement has ever been agreed upon.
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Quenon, Anthony (Jun 22, 1906 - Sep 1957) Quenon, Allen (Apr 30, 1924 - Mar 26, 2009) Quenon, Grace (Jan 17, 1914 - May 6, 2001) Quenon, Lea (Aug 7, 1908 - Oct 1976) Quenon, Ella (Jul 7, 1900 - Nov 1969) Quenon, Ethel (Aug 23, 1907 - Jun 28, 1994) Quenon, Leo (Jan 19, 1906 - Nov 1968) Quenon, Michelle (Jul 20, 1975 - Feb 3, 2005) Quenon, Raymond (May 8, 1926 - Mar 1986) Quenon, August (Sep 18, 1922 - Dec 12, 2007)
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