Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of William Empke Jr
Add photo

William Empke Jr 1931 - 2007

William Empke Jr of Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, FL was born on June 9, 1931, and died at age 76 years old on October 23, 2007. William Empke was buried at South Florida National Cemetery Section 37C Site 75 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth.
William Empke Jr
Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, FL 33467
June 9, 1931
October 23, 2007
Male
Looking for someone else
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers William.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

William Empke Jr's History: 1931 - 2007

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 06/9
    1931

    Birthday

    June 9, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: A2 Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 10/23
    2007

    Death

    October 23, 2007
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    South Florida National Cemetery Section 37C Site 75 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth, Fl 33467
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about William

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1931, in the year that William Empke Jr was born, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
Did you know?
In 1957, by the time he was 26 years old, on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

William Empke's Family Tree & Friends

William Empke's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

William's Friends

Friends of William Friends can be as close as family. Add William's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember William Empke to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top