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Henry Repphun 1910 - 1991

Henry Repphun of Clinton County, Michigan United States was born on November 19, 1910 in Schoensee, Molotschna County Russia, and died at age 81 years old on December 28, 1991 in Saint Johns, Clinton County. Henry Repphun was buried at Fulton Center Cemetery in Perrinton, Gratiot County.
Henry Repphun
Clinton County, Michigan United States
November 19, 1910
Schoensee, Molotschna County, Russia
December 28, 1991
Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan, 48879, United States
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  • Introduction

    Henry Repphun is the son of Peter Repphun (1873-1952) and Regina Catherine Ruppel (1874-1952). He was born on November 19, 1910 in Schoensee, Molotschna, Russia and grew up in a large family with siblings Hannah, Emily, Jake, Louise, Regina, Maria, Lena, Peter, Sophia, Gustina, and Sarah Sally Repphun. He and his family immigrated to the states around 1912 and resided in Gratiot, Michigan, USA. He lived in Newark and Fulton, Gratiot, Michigan, USA. On February 17, 1941 Henry married Marion Scott (1910–1993) in Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA and the couple resided in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. A few years after getting married, Henry enlisted in the United States Army on May 14, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a Private Selectee and had no branch assignment at the time of his enlistment. During his time in the Army, Henry was promoted to the rank of Private First Class (Pfc).
  • 11/19
    1910

    Birthday

    November 19, 1910
    Birthdate
    Schoensee, Molotschna County Russia
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Russian roots as he and his family was born in Russia and immigrated to the Untied States. His father Peter was born on November 1, 1873 in Baretose, Orenberg, Russia and his mother Regina was born in Rainwald, Saratowka on the Volga River, Russia on January 27, 1874.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Henry Repphun was born in Schoensee, Molotschna, Russia and immigrated to the US as a young boy with his family around 2 years of age. In the states his family lived in Gratiot County Michigan inlcuding Newark and Fulton, Gratiot, Michigan, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He completed a grammar school education.
  • Military Service

    Henry Repphun enlisted in the United States Army on May 14, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a Private Selectee and had no branch assignment at the time of his enlistment. His military serial number was 36464902. Henry enlisted under the terms of "Enlistment for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." This meant that he was committed to serving in the Army until the end of World War II or until the President deemed his service no longer necessary. During his time in the Army, Henry was promoted to the rank of Private First Class (Pfc). World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The United States Army played a significant role in the war, fighting on multiple fronts and participating in many campaigns.
  • Professional Career

    Henry worked in a machine shop.
  • 12/28
    1991

    Death

    December 28, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Saint Johns, Clinton County, Michigan 48879, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Fulton Center Cemetery in Perrinton, Gratiot County, Michigan 48871, United States
    Burial location
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