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Obituaries

In memory of those who are forever in our hearts

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**Q1 2025**
WILLIAM “BILL” BARRACLOUGH, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 1. Brother Barraclough retired in 2001 after 41 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Barraclough was a Signal Maintainer at Mifflin, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. JESSE L. BROADNAX—active member of LOCAL 110. Brother Broadnax had 17 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Broadnax was a Signal Maintainer at Hillsborough, North Carolina, at the time of his passing. EDWARDO “EDDIE” CASTILLO—active member of LOCAL 183. Brother Castillo had 26 years of service with the Canadian Pacific Railway and Metra. Brother Castillo was a Signal Maintainer at Fox Lake, Illinois, at the time of his passing. WILBURT L. COONCE—retired member of LOCAL 156. Brother Coonce retired in 2010 after 44 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Coonce was a Signal Maintainer at Hesperia, California, at the time of his retirement. Brother Coonce served as Local Chairman and Local Trustee. HARRY R. DAILEY—retired member of LOCAL 84. Brother Dailey retired in 1997 after 40 years of service with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, Erie Lackawanna Railway, Conrail, and New Jersey Transit. Brother Dailey was a Lead Maintainer at Summit, New Jersey, at the time of his retirement. Brother Dailey is a U.S. Air Force Veteran. JOSEPH “JOE” A. FREELING—retired member of LOCAL 58. Brother Freeling retired in 2016 after 42 years of service with the Reading Railroad and Conrail. Brother Freeling was a Construction Maintainer at Woodbury, New Jersey, at the time of his retirement. HAROLD D. GARDNER—retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Gardner retired in 2016 after 41 years of service with the Missouri, Kansas & Texas and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Gardner was a Signal Maintainer at the time of his retirement. THEODORE “TED” E. MANESS, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Maness retired in 1990 after 42 years of service with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Maness was a Signal Maintainer at Southern Pines, North Carolina, at the time of his retirement. Brother Maness served as Recording-Financial Secretary and Local Trustee. MICHAEL MARIANO—active member of LOCAL 62. Brother Mariano had 2 years of service with the Providence & Worcester Railroad. Brother Mariano was a Locomotive Mechanic at Worcester, Massachusetts, at the time of his passing. STEPHEN D. MARSHALL—retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Marshall retired in 2012 after 34 years of service with the Central of Georgia and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Marshall was a Lead Signalman on a System Gang at the time of his retirement. Brother Marshall served as Local Chairman and Local Trustee. CHARLES “BONE” “BLACK” A. McDAVIS—active member of LOCAL 68. Brother McDavis had 12 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother McDavis was a Signal Maintainer at Chicago, Illinois, at the time of his passing. Brother McDavis is a U.S. Army Veteran. JESSE P. MONTGOMERY—retired member of LOCAL 71. Brother Montgomery retired in 2001 after 25 years of service with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Montgomery was a Signal Maintainer at the time of his retirement. WILLIAM J. MORRIS, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 208. Brother Morris retired in 2015 after 17 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Morris was a Signalman at the time of his retirement. TOMASZ J. PALKON—active member of LOCAL 62. Brother Palkon had 18 years of service with the Providence & Worcester and Genesse & Wyoming Railroads. Brother Palkon was a Locomotive Mechanic at Worcester, Massachusetts, at the time of his passing. Brother Palkon served as Local Trustee. GARY R. REMREY—retired member of LOCAL 108. Brother Remrey retired in 2000 after 43 years of service with the Chicago & North Western Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Remrey was a Lead Signal Maintainer at Nelson, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. WILLIAM J. SAMPSON, JR.—active member of LOCAL 33. Brother Sampson had 10 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Sampson was a Signalman at the time of his passing. ROBERT “BOB” E. STIPEK, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 130. Brother Stipek retired in 1999 after 25 years of service with the Chicago & North Western Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Stipek was a Signal Maintainer at Chicago, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. LANNY “LD” D. WALKER—retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Walker retired in 2001 after 32 years of service with the Texas & Pacific Railway and Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Walker was an Electronic Technician at Fort Worth, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Walker is a U.S. Army Veteran. CLAUDE M. WALLS—retired member of LOCAL 1. Brother Walls retired in 1997 after 37 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Transportation Company, and Conrail. Brother Walls was a Maintainer Test C&S at Altoona, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Walls served as Local President. Brother Walls is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Q4 2024

MARK R. CURTIS—active member of LOCAL 14. Brother Curtis had 13 years of service with the Canadian National Railway. Brother Curtis was a Signalman at the time of his passing. Brother Curtis is a U.S. Army Veteran.

WILLIAM A. DICK—retired member of LOCAL 228. Brother Dick retired in 2002 after 42 years of service with the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Dick was a Signalman in Indiana, at the time of his retirement.

JAMES "JIMMY" B. DOWNS—retired member of LOCAL 19. Brother Downs retired in 2007 after 39 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Downs was a Signal Inspector at Las Vegas, Nevada, at the time of his retirement. Brother Downs served as Local President.

LAWRENCE "LARRY" E. DRAKE, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 20. Brother Drake retired in 2010 after 41 years of service with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Burlington Northern Railroads, and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Drake was a Signal Inspector at Saint Joseph, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

LORENZO K. DUMAS—active member of LOCAL 183. Brother Dumas had 2 years of service with Metra. Brother Dumas was an Assistant Signalman at Franklin Park, Illinois, at the time of his passing.

PEPPER L. GARLAND—retired member of LOCAL 31. Brother Garland retired in 2008 after 37 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Garland was a Signal Maintainer at Cumberland, Maryland, at the time of his retirement.

JEREMY R. GILBERT—active member of LOCAL 158. Brother Gilbert had 8 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Gilbert was a Signal Maintainer at Corbin, Kentucky, at the time of his passing.

SAMUEL "SAM" J. HARMENING—active member of LOCAL 43. Brother Harmening had 19 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Harmening was a Signal Maintainer at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the time of his passing.

DOUGLAS "DOUG" E. HUGHETT—retired member of LOCAL 77. Brother Hughett retired in 2012 after 39 years of service with the Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Hughett was a Signal Maintainer at Winston Salem, North Carolina, at the time of his retirement. Brother Hughett served as Recording-Financial Secretary.

DONALD E. KADES—retired member of LOCAL 5. Brother Kades retired in 2000 after 24 years of service with Amtrak. Brother Kades was a Signal Inspector at New Haven, Connecticut, at the time of his retirement. Brother Kades is a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

CLAYTON R. MILLER—retired member of LOCAL 8. Brother Miller retired in 2002 after 43 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Miller was a Signal Maintainer at Hastings, Nebraska, at the time of his retirement.

JOHNNY E. PATTON—retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Patton retired in 2009 after 39 years of service with the Southern Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Patton was a Construction Gang Foreman on the Southern Western Lines District at the time of his retirement.

SHANE R. SEMMEL—active member of LOCAL 161. Brother Semmel had 24 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Semmel was a Signal Inspector at the time of his passing. Brother Semmel is a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

ALTON I. SLANSKY—retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Slansky retired in 2011 after 39 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Slansky was a Signalman at Fort Worth, Texas, at the time of his retirement.

RODNEY "ROD" B. SULLIVAN—active member of LOCAL 172. Brother Sullivan had 31 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Sullivan was a Signal Maintainer at Winslow, Arizona, at the time of his passing.

DONALD "DON" B. SWITZER—retired member of LOCAL 3. Brother Switzer retired in 2009 after 37 years of service with the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad. Brother Switzer was an Electronic Technician at Riverdale, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Switzer served as Local President.

JOE F. VALDEZ—retired member of LOCAL 153. Brother Valdez retired in 2008 after 41 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Valdez was a Signal Foreman at Paso Robles, California, at the time of his retirement. Brother Valdez served as Local Second Vice President. Brother Valdez is a U.S. Army Veteran.

Q3 2024

FRED A. BOSWINKLE—retired member of LOCAL 68. Brother Boswinkle retired in 2015 after 41 years of service with the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Conrail, and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Boswinkle was a Signal Maintainer at Hammond, Indiana, at the time of his retirement. Brother Boswinkle served as Local Chairman and Recording-Financial Secretary.

HUGH P. CAMPBELL—retired member of LOCAL 18. Brother Campbell retired in 2023 after 36 years of service with Amtrak. Brother Campbell was a Safety Liaison at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Campbell served as First Vice President, Local Trustee, Local Chairman, General Committee Trustee, and Vice General Chairman.

LEE M. DAVIDSON—retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Davidson retired in 2018 after 29 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Davidson was a Signalman at Tampa, Florida, at the time of his retirement.

ARTHUR G. FOGNANI—retired member of LOCAL 24. Brother Fognani retired in 2006 after 20 years of service with the Denver and Rio Grande Western, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Fognani was a Signalman at Grand Junction, Colorado, at the time of his retirement.

RICHARD J. HEISLER—retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Heisler retired in 1997 after 44 years of service with the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads, and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Heisler was a Signal Maintainer at Devils Lake, North Dakota, at the time of his retirement.

HOWARD “SKIP” F. HUSTON—retired member of LOCAL 104. Brother Huston retired in 2002 after 30 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Huston was a Signal Maintainer at Los Angeles, California, at the time of his retirement. Brother Huston is a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran.

RICHARD “RICK” L. JACKSON—retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Jackson retired in 2008 after 37 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Jackson was an Electronic Signal Technician at Jefferson City, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. Brother Jackson is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

JOHN W. KELLEY, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 238. Brother Kelley retired in 2015 after 39 years of service with Conrail and CSX Transportation. Brother Kelley was a Test Maintainer at Washington, D.C., at the time of his retirement. Brother Kelley served as Local Trustee.

PHILLIP “PHIL” E. KOMANSKI—retired member of LOCAL 183. Brother Komanski retired in 2011 after 42 years of service with the Illinois Central Railroad and Metra. Brother Komanski was a Signal Testman at Chicago, Illinois, at the time of his retirement.

DAVID “CHRIS” C. MILLS—active member of LOCAL 49. Brother Mills had 25 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Mills was a Construction Gang Foreman at the Southern Western Lines District at the time of his passing. Brother Mills served as Local Chairman.

DENNIS “COWBOY” C. OSBORNE—retired member of LOCAL 94. Brother Osborne retired in 2015 after 18 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Osborne was a Signal Foreman at the time of his retirement.

ROBERT “MITCH” M. ROE—retired member of LOCAL 136. Brother Roe retired in 2005 after 30 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother Roe was a Signal Maintainer at South Shore, Kentucky, at the time of his retirement. Brother Roe served as Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother Roe is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

EDGAR R. SANDERS, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Sanders retired in 1993 after 42 years of service with the Alabama Great Southern Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Sanders was a Signal Maintainer at Warner Robins, Georgia, at the time of his retirement. Brother Sanders served as Local Chairman.

GEORGE A. SCHISLER—retired member of LOCAL 155. Brother Schisler retired in 2006 after 40 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Schisler was a Signal Maintainer at Hinkle, Oregon, at the time of his retirement. Brother Schisler served as Local First Vice President and Local President. Brother Schisler is a U.S. Army Veteran.

DORRANCE W. SEAMAN, JR.—retired member of LOCAL 56. Brother Seaman retired in 1998 after 25 years of service with the Long Island Rail Road. Brother Seaman was a Signal Maintainer at Babylon, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Seaman is a U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Navy Veteran.

ASHWIN J. SHAH—retired member of LOCAL 102. Brother Shah retired in 2014 after 28 years of service with the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak. Brother Shah was a C&S Signalman at Linden, New Jersey, at the time of his retirement.

JAROLD “JERRY” B. SITTON—retired member of LOCAL 161. Brother Sitton retired in 2000 after 44 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Sitton was a Signal Maintainer at La Junta, Colorado, at the time of his retirement.

HAROLD M. STEINER—retired member of LOCAL 84. Brother Steiner retired in 2011 after 32 years of service with the New Jersey Transit. Brother Steiner was a Signal Inspector at Woodridge, New Jersey, at the time of his retirement. Brother Steiner is a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran.

DARNELL TALBERT—active member of LOCAL 130. Brother Talbert had 3 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Talbert was a Signal Maintainer at Berkeley, Illinois, at the time of his passing.

DON G. THOMAS—retired member of LOCAL 10. Brother Thomas retired in 1991 after 44 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Conrail. Brother Thomas was a Signal Maintainer at Delphos, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Thomas is a U.S. Army Veteran.

ROBERT “BOB” M. WORK—retired member of LOCAL 80. Brother Work retired in 1991 after 34 years of service with the New York Central Railroad and Conrail. Brother Work was an Electronic Specialist at Selkirk, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Work served as Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother Work is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Q2 2024

WILLIAM “BILL” E. ANDERSON

Retired member of LOCAL 24. Brother Anderson retired in 2007 after 37 years of service with the Denver & Rio Grande Western, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Anderson was a Signal Maintainer at Grand Junction, Colorado, at the time of his retirement.

RAYMOND “RAY” I. ANDREWS

Retired member of LOCAL 62. Brother Andrews retired in 2010 after 34 years of service with the Providence & Worcester Railroad. Brother Andrews was a Tamper Operator at the time of his retirement. Brother Andrews served as Recording-Financial Secretary.

RONALD “RONNIE” K. BAKER

Retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Baker retired in 2013 after 40 years of service with the Central of Georgia and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Baker was a Signalman with a System Signal Construction Gang at the time of his retirement. Brother Baker served as Local First Vice President, Local Second Vice President, and Local Trustee.

LAVERN B. BLACKBURN

Retired member of LOCAL 188. Brother Blackburn retired in 2002 after 38 years of service with the Great Northern Railroad and BNSF Railway Company. Brother Blackburn was a Signal Foreman at Everett, Washington, at the time of his retirement. Brother Blackburn served as Local President and Local Chairman.

WILLIAM “BILL” A. BOUTTE’

Retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Boutte’ retired in 2005 after 32 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Boutte’ was an Electronic Technician at Houston, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Boutte’ served as Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother Boutte’ is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

WILLIAM “BILL” F. COX

Retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Cox retired in 1999 after 43 years of service with the Rock Island, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Cox was a Signal Maintenance Foreman at El Reno, Oklahoma, at the time of his retirement.

PHILLIP W. DARITY

Retired member of LOCAL 185. Brother Darity retired in 2010 after 30 years of service with the Kansas City Southern Railway. Brother Darity was a Signal Maintainer at Sulphur Springs, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Darity served as Local Chairman, Local President, Local First Vice President, Local Second Vice President, and Local Trustee. Brother Darity is a U.S. Army Veteran.

ARTHUR “CHIP” E. DeNULLY

Retired member of LOCAL 84. Brother DeNully retired in 2016 after 41 years of service with the Erie Lackawanna Railway and New Jersey Transit. Brother DeNully was an Inspector at the time of his retirement.

RUDOLPH “RUDY” GOMEZ

Retired member of LOCAL 10. Brother Gomez retired in 2009 after 35 years of service with the Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Gomez was a Signal Maintainer at Detroit, Michigan, at the time of his retirement.

DONALD R. HOSTETLER

Retired member of LOCAL 55. Brother Hostetler retired in 2005 after 35 years of service with the Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Hostetler was a Signal Maintainer at Andrews, Indiana, at the time of his retirement.

LeROY “BUTCH” I. JESSEN

Retired member of LOCAL 226. Brother Jessen retired in 1989 after 45 years of service with the Milwaukee Road and Soo Line Railroads. Brother Jessen was a Signal Maintainer at Sparta, Wisconsin, at the time of his retirement. Brother Jessen served as Local President and Local Trustee.

SCOTT P. JUNE

Active member of LOCAL 13. Brother June had 12 years of service with CSX Transportation Company. Brother June was a Lead Signal Maintainer at Louisville, Kentucky, at the time of his passing. Brother June served as Local Chairman and Local Trustee.

THOMAS “TOM” J. LARKIN

Retired member of LOCAL 62. Brother Larkin retired in 2013 after 34 years of service with the Providence & Worcester Railroad. Brother Larkin was a Locomotive Electrician at Worcester, Massachusetts, at the time of his retirement. Brother Larkin served as Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother Larkin is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.

KENNETH “KENNY” R. MAGNETT

Retired member of LOCAL 8. Brother Magnett retired in 2006 after 42 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Magnett was a Relief Signal Maintainer at Belvue, Kansas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Magnett served as Local Trustee.

CLARENCE H. MINIX

Retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Minix retired in 2020 after 42 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Minix was a Signal Foreman with a Zone Signal Construction Gang at the time of his retirement.

RONALD “RON” F. MITDAL

Retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Mitdal retired in 1995 after 43 years of service with the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Mitdal was a C.T.C. Signal Maintainer at Campbell, Minnesota, at the time of his retirement. Brother Mitdal is a U.S. Army Veteran.

SCOTT R. RENNINGER

Retired member of LOCAL 57. Brother Renninger retired in 2017 after 42 years of service with the Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Renninger was a Signal Maintainer at Reading, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Renninger served as Recording-Financial Secretary and on the Local Grievance Committee.

ELLIS SMITH

Retired member of LOCAL 228. Brother Smith retired in 1998 after 27 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Smith was a Gang Signalman at the time of his retirement.

Q1 2024

RICHARD G. BRINGUEL

Retired member of LOCAL 153. Brother Bringuel retired in 1994 after 43 years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brother Bringuel was a Signal Maintainer at San Jose, California, at the time of his retirement. Brother Bringuel served as Local President and Recording-Financial Secretary.

GUY S. CRABILL, II

Retired member of LOCAL 103. Brother Crabill retired in 1987 after 36 years of service with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Crabill was a General CTC Maintainer at St. Joseph, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. Brother Crabill is a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran.

GEORGE “BOBBY” R. CAMPBELL, JR.

Active member of LOCAL 16. Brother Campbell had 33 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Campbell was a Signal Shop Foreman at Savannah, Georgia, at the time of his passing.

LYNN C. DURRANT

Retired member of LOCAL 179. Brother Durrant retired in 2004 after 32 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Durrant was a Signal Maintainer at Fernley, Nevada, at the time of his retirement. Brother Durrant is a U.S. Army Veteran.

HARRY E. GAW

Retired member of LOCAL 55. Brother Gaw retired in 1990 after 26 years of service with the Wabash Railroad, and Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Gaw was a Signalman at the time of his retirement. Brother Gaw is a U.S. Army Veteran.

MERLE L. GREENE

Retired member of LOCAL 1. Brother Greene retired in 1994 after 40 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Conrail. Brother Greene was a Signal Maintainer at the time of his retirement. Brother Greene is a U.S. Marines Veteran.

MANUEL J. GUZMAN

Retired member of LOCAL 121. Brother Guzman retired in 2020 after 21 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Guzman was a Signalman at the time of his retirement. Brother Guzman is a U.S. Army Veteran.

LEONARD “BUZ” A. HAGEMAN

Retired member of LOCAL 172. Brother Hageman retired in 2002 after 43 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Hageman was a Signal Maintainer at Williams, Arizona, at the time of his retirement.

TIMOTHY “TIMMY” B. LAVERY, SR.

Active member of LOCAL 130. Brother Lavery had 5 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Lavery was a Signal Foreman at Berkeley, Illinois, at the time of his passing.

JOSE “JOE” M. LOPEZ

Retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Lopez retired in 2013 after 34 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Lopez was a Signal Foreman at the time of his retirement. Brother Lopez is a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

MICHAEL “MIKE” M. MAYFIELD

Retired member of LOCAL 41. Brother Mayfield retired in 2002 after 39 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and CSX Transportation. Brother Mayfield was a Train Control Maintainer at Effingham, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Mayfield served as Local President, Recording-Financial Secretary, and on the Grievance Committee. Brother Mayfield is a U.S. Army Veteran.

ARTHUR “CHAMP” S. McDONALD, JR.

Retired member of LOCAL 8. Brother McDonald retired in 2017 after 39 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother McDonald was an Electronic Technician at Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the time of his retirement. Brother McDonald is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.

DOUGLAS “DOUG” G. OWEN

Retired member of LOCAL 179. Brother Owen retired in 2002 after 31 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Owen was an Electronic Technician at
Elko, Nevada, at the time of his retirement.

JERRY W. RAPER

Retired member of LOCAL 110.Brother Raper retired in 2005 after 34 years of service with the Southern Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Raper was a Signal Maintainer at Newport, Tennessee, at the time of his retirement. Brother Raper is a U.S. Army Veteran.

CALVIN “CAL” S. RICHINS

Retired member of LOCAL 24. Brother Richins retired in 2002 after 34 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Richins was a Signalman at Hooper, Utah, at the time of his retirement.

KENNETH D. ROSS, SR.

Retired member of LOCAL 206. Brother Ross retired in 2012 after 38 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Ross was a Signal Inspector at New Braunfels, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Ross served as Local Trustee. Brother Ross is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

CHRIS A. TAYLOR

Retired member of LOCAL 161. Brother Taylor retired in 2018 after 38 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Taylor was Signal Inspector at Amarillo, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Taylor served as Recording-Financial Secretary and Local Trustee.

RONALD “RONNIE” D. WILLIAMS

Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Williams retired in 2022 after 11 years of service with the Idaho & Sedalia Transportation Company. Brother Williams was a Signal Wireman at Sedalia, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

Q4 2023

JACK D. BOOTS

Retired member of LOCAL 168. Brother Boots retired in 1993 after 45 years of service with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, and the Chicago & North Western Railway. Brother Boots was a Signal Maintainer at Owatonna, Minnesota, at the time of his retirement. Brother Boots served as Local Chairman. Brother Boots is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.

SAMUEL "Sam" J. BURCHFIELD

Retired member of LOCAL 2. Brother Burchfield retired in 1991 after 44 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Conrail. Brother Burchfield was an Electronic Technician at Mingo Junction, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Burchfield is a U.S. Army Veteran.

GEORGE “BOBBY” R. CAMPBELL, JR.

Active member of LOCAL 16. Brother Campbell had 33 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Campbell was a Signal Shop Foreman at Savannah, Georgia, at the time of his passing.

ROGER A. CHINADLE

Active member of LOCAL 188. Brother Chinadle had 27 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Chinadle was a Signal Electronic Technician at Spokane, Washington, at the time of his passing.

PATRICK J. DILLON

Active member of LOCAL 84. Brother Dillon had 20 years of service with the New Jersey Transit. Brother Dillon was a Lead Signalman at Newark, New Jersey, at the time of his passing.

CHRIS DIXON

Retired member of LOCAL 102. Brother Dixon retired in 2010 after 23 years of service with Amtrak. Brother Dixon was a Signalman at Penn Station at the time of his retirement.

CURTIS “CURT” R. DOCKTER

Retired member of LOCAL 226. Brother Dockter retired in 2004 after 37 years of service with the Soo Line Railroad. Brother Dockter was a Signalman at Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the time of his retirement. Brother Dockter served as Local President and Local Trustee. Brother Dockter is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

HARRY E. GAW

Retired member of LOCAL 55 passed away November 30, 2023. Brother Gaw retired in 1990 after 20 plus years of service with Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Gaw was a Gang Assistant Signalman at the time of his retirement. Brother Gaw is a U.S. Army Veteran.

JERRY “JAGAN” E. HAGAN, JR.

Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Hagan retired in 2015 after 34 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Hagan was an Electronic Technician Inspector in Zone 4, at the time of his retirement.

GENE M. HARSHBARGER

Retired member of LOCAL 228. Brother Harshbarger retired in 1987 after 43 years of service with the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, and the Norfolk & Western Railway. Brother Harshbarger was a Lead Signal Maintainer at Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the time of his retirement. Brother Harshbarger served as Local President, Recording-Financial Secretary, Local Chairman, and Local Trustee. Brother Harshbarger is a U.S. Army Veteran.

EDGAR J. HOLMES

Retired member of LOCAL 94. Brother Holmes retired in 2003 after 38 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Holmes was a Signal Inspector at Sumner, Illinois, at the time of his retirement.

ANGELO L. JERNIGAN

Active member of LOCAL 138. Brother Jernigan had 17 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Jernigan was a Signal Maintainer at Franklin, Virgina, at the time of his passing.

VAUGHN E. JONES

Retired member of LOCAL 21. Brother Jones retired in 2003 after 35 years of service with the Kansas City Terminal Railway and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Jones was a Signal Foreman at Kansas City, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

GRANT E. LOVE

Retired member of LOCAL 123. Brother Love retired in 2019 after 42 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother Love was a Signalman at Saginaw, Michigan, at the time of his retirement. Brother Love served as Local President and Local Chairman.

WILLIAM “BILL” G. McFERRON

Retired member of LOCAL 129. Brother McFerron retired in 2013 after 39 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and BNSF Railway Company. Brother McFerron was a Signal Maintainer at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. Brother McFerron served as Recording-Financial Secretary.

ROY NOLLER, JR.

Retired member of LOCAL 94. Brother Noller retired in 1989 after 44 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Noller was a Signal Maintainer at Breese, Illinois, at the time of his retirement.

LAWRENCE E. SIDERS

Retired member of LOCAL 31. Brother Siders retired in 1992 after 30 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Siders was a Signal Maintainer at Clarksburg, West Virginia, at the time of his retirement. Brother Siders is a W.V. Army National Guard Veteran.

FRED M. SPARKS

Retired member of LOCAL 77. Brother Sparks retired in 1989 after 43 years of service with the Norfolk & Western Railway. Brother Sparks was a Signal Maintainer at Ironton, Ohio, at the time of his retirement.

ALAN J. THIBAULT

Retired member of LOCAL 120. Brother Thibault retired in 2010 after 34 years of service with the Boston & Maine Railroad, Amtrak, and the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad. Brother Thibault was a Signal Inspector at the time of his retirement.

ARTHUR “ART” T. WILSON

Retired member of LOCAL 21. Brother Wilson retired in 2009 after 15 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Wilson was a Vacation Relief Maintainer at Kansas City, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. Brother Wilson served as Local Trustee.

Q3 2023

RODNEY “SHANE” S. COLE

Active member of LOCAL 162. Brother Cole had 19 years of service with the Canadian National Railway. Brother Cole was a Signal Inspector in Fulton, Kentucky, at the time of his passing. Brother Cole served as Local President.

ROBERT “BOB” H. DIEHL, SR.

Retired member of LOCAL 130. Brother Diehl retired in 2005 after 14 years of service with the Chicago & North Western Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Diehl was a Signalman at the time of his retirement. Brother Diehl is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

JAMES G. GLOWACKI

Retired member of LOCAL 225. Brother Glowacki retired in 2006 after 49 years of service with the New York Central Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Glowacki was a Signal Maintainer at Buffalo, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Glowacki served as Local Chairman and Local President.

RONALD R. HAMEL

Retired member of LOCAL 188. Brother Hamel retired in 2010 after 14 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Hamel was a Signal Maintainer at Wolf Prairie, Montana, at the time of his retirement.

CHESTER W. HAMPTON

Retired member of LOCAL 34. Brother Hampton retired in 1992 after 28 years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brother Hampton was a Signal Maintainer at Dunsmuir, California, at the time of his retirement.

JOHN “VANCE” V. HIGGINS

Retired member of LOCAL 71. Brother Higgins retired in 2008 after 30 years of service with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Higgins was a Signal Foreman at the time of his retirement.

MARK Q. IVES

Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Ives retired in 2019 after 43 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Ives was an Electronic Tech Inspector in Centertown, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

FRANK E. JONES

Retired member of LOCAL 225. Brother Jones retired in 2015 after 40 years of service with Conrail and CSX Transportation. Brother Jones was a Maintainer Testman at Buffalo, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Jones served as Vice General Chairman, Local President, Local Chairman, and Recording-Financial Secretary.

RONNY KING

Retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother King retired in 2007 after 38 years of service with the Central of Georgia and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother King was a Signal Maintainer at Columbus, Georgia, at the time of his retirement. Brother King served as Local President, Local Chairman, and General Committee Trustee. Brother King is a U.S. Army Veteran.

P.E. KIRKPATRICK

Retired member of LOCAL 178. Brother Kirkpatrick retired in 1985 after 37 years of service with the Louisville & Nashville and Seaboard Systems Railroads. Brother Kirkpatrick was a System Signal Construction Foreman in Birmingham, Alabama, at the time of his retirement. Brother Kirkpatrick served as a Chaplain.

JOHN “BRAD” B. PARKER

Retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Parker retired in 2020 after 38 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Parker was a Maintenance Foreman at the time of his retirement.

ADAM A. ROGOSKI, III

Retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Rogoski retired in 2009 after 36 years of service with the Texas and Pacific Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Rogoski was a System Signal Inspector at Ranger, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Rogoski served as Local Chairman and Local Trustee. Brother Rogoski is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

WILBERT “BILL” N. SECREST

Retired member of LOCAL 21. Brother Secrest retired in 1990 after 40 years of service with the Kansas City Terminal Railway. Brother Secrest was a Signal Maintainer at Kansas City, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. Brother Secrest served as Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother Secrest is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

MARKUS A. SMITH

Active member of LOCAL 16. Brother Smith had 16 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Smith was a Signal Maintainer at Union City, Georgia, at the time of his passing.

ROBERT “BOB” SMITH

Retired member of LOCAL 19. Brother Smith retired in 2006 after 35 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Smith was a Signal Maintainer at Bloomington, California, at the time of his retirement.

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CHARLES R. AHLERT, JR.

Retired member of LOCAL 160. Brother Ahlert retired in 1999 after 40 years of service with the New York Central Railroad and Metra. Brother Ahlert was a Signal Foreman in Staten Island, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Ahlert served as Local Chairman and Recording-Financial Secretary. Brother AHlert is a U.S. Army Veteran.

DAVID D. DALGARN

Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Dalgarn retired in 2016 after 30 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Dalgarn was a Signal Shop Technician in Sedalia, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

ROBERT F. HAAGER

Retired member of LOCAL 68. Brother Haager retired in 1994 after 42 years of service with the New York Central and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroads. Brother Haager was an Assistant Signal Inspector at Gibson, Indiana, at the time of his retirement.

LAWRENCE A. HEREK

Retired member of LOCAL 8. Brother Herek retired in 2007 after 34 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad.Brother Herek was an Electronic Technician in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the time of his retirement.

LELAND D. HULL

Retired member of LOCAL 68. Brother Hull retired in 2004 after 25 years of service with Conrail. Brother Hull was a Signalman at the time of his retirement. Brother Hull is a U.S. Navy Veteran.

THEODORE C. BOEDEKER, JR.

Retired member of LOCAL 121. Brother Boedeker retired in 1991 after 43 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railways. Brother Boedeker was a Signal Maintainer in Clifton, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Boedeker served as Local President, Recording-Financial Secretary, and Local Trustee. Brother Boedeker is a U.S. Army Veteran.

JOHN K. DUNN

Retired member of LOCAL 154.Brother Dunn retired in 2012 after 23 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Dunn was a Signal Maintainer at Devils Lake, North Dakota, at the time of his retirement. Brother Dunn is a U.S. Army Veteran.

JEROME "JERRY" H. HEDMAN

Retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Hedman retired in 1989 after 34 years of service with the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Hedman was a Supervisor of Control Systems at Carlton, Minnesota, at the time of his retirement.

GARY M. HOUSER

Active member of LOCAL 156. Brother Houser had 25 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Houser was a Signal Maintainer at Goffs, California, at the time of his passing.

CHRIS R. JACKSON

Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Jackson retired in 2015 after 40 years of service with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Jackson was a Signal Maintainer at Folkston, Georgia, at the time of his retirement.

BRUCE A. BRINKER

Retired member of LOCAL 8. Brother Brinker retired in 2022 after 44 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Brinker was a Signal Maintainer in North Platte, Nebraska, at the time of his retirement.

MICHAEL L. GLEASON

Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Gleason retired in 2005 after 37 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Gleason was a Relay Repair-man in Sedalia, Missouri, at the time of his retirement.

HERMAN HEILMAN

Retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Heilman retired in 1988 after 34 years of service with the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Heilman was a CTC Signal Maintainer at Campbell, Minnesota, at the time of his retirement. Brother Heilman served as Local Chairman and Local Trustee. Brother Heilman is a U.S. Army Veteran.

DOUGLAS P. HUDSON, JR.

Active member of LOCAL 119. Brother Hudson had 10 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Hudson was a Signal Maintainer in Gillette, Wyoming, at the time of his passing.

LARRY W. JOHNSON

Retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Johnson retired in 2020 after 32 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Johnson was a Signal Maintainer in Minot, North Dakota, at the time of his retirement.

GREGORY S. KELLER

Retired member of LOCAL 77. Brother Keller retired in 2018 after 39 years of service with the Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brother Keller was a System Gang Signalman in Portage, Indiana, at the time of his retirement.

JAMES E. KEOUGH

Retired member of LOCAL 80. Brother Keough retired in 2009 after 34 years of service with the Penn Central Transportation Company and CSX Transportation. Brother Keough was a Signal Maintainer at Little Falls, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Keough served as Local Chairman.

ALLAN L. KLIMSON

Retired member of LOCAL 183. Brother Klimson retired in 2007 after 40 years of service with the Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad and Metra. Brother Klimson was a Signal Testman at Tinley Park, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Klimson served as Recording-Financial Secretary and General Secretary-Treasurer.

RAYMOND A. NELSON

Retired member of LOCAL 109. Brother Nelson retired in 2002 after 42 years of service with the Erie Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Nelson was a Signal Maintainer in Greenville, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Nelson served as Recording-Financial Secretary.

GLYNN N. OGDEN

Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Ogden retired in 2016 after 40 years of service with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Ogden was a Lead Signalman at the time of his retirement.

JAMES L. RHINES

Retired member of LOCAL 229. Brother Rhines retired in 2010 after 40 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Rhines was a Signal Technician in Roseville, California, at the time of his retirement.

DANNY L. ROBINSON, JR.

Active member of LOCAL 16. Brother Robinson had 10 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Robinson was a Signal Maintainer at Line of Road, at the time of his passing.

ROBERT ROLLINS

Retired member of LOCAL 179. Brother Rollins retired in 1998 after 42 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Rollins was a Signal Maintainer at Gridley, California, at the time of his retirement.

NORMAN A. SEGGERMAN

Active member of LOCAL 14. Brother Seggerman had 37 years of service with the Grand Trunk Western Railroad and the Canadian National Railway. Brother Seggerman was a Signal Inspector in South Bend, Indiana, at the time of his passing.

RAYMOND B. VOGTS

Retired member of LOCAL 65. Brother Vogts retired in 1998 after 42 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and Amtrak. Brother Vogts was a Signal Maintainer in Bowie, Maryland, at the time of his retirement. Brother Vogts served as Local Trustee. Brother Vogts is a U.S. National Guard Veteran.

ISAAC F. WATKINS

Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Watkins retired in 2022 after 40 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Watkins was a Signal Maintainer in Tampa, Florida, at the time of his retirement.

RONALD D. WELLS

Retired member of LOCAL 33. Brother Wells retired in 2004 after 30 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Wells was a Signal Maintainer at Cassoday, Kansas, at the time of his retirement.

RICHARD "DICK" A. WIESNER

Retired member of LOCAL 5. Brother Wiener retired in 1995 after 30 years of service with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and Amtrak. Brother Wiener was a Signal Maintainer at Windsor, Connecticut, at the time of his retirement. Brother Wiener is a U.S. Army Veteran.

**Q1 2023**
TIMOTHY "TIM" M. CATON Acctive member of LOCAL 94. Brother Cacon had 29 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Cacon was a Signalman at Line oF Road, at the time of his passing. Brother Cacon is a U.S. Army Veteran. ROBERT D. CHRISTENSEN Retired member of LOCAL 135. Brother Christensen retired in 1994 after 44 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, the Chessie System, and CSX Transportation. Brother Christensen was a Signal Maintainer in Richmond, Indiana, at the time of his retirement. Brother Christensen served on the Local G rievance Committee. Brother Christensen is a U.S. Army Veteran. LARKIN CLEMONS, JR. Retired member of LOCAL 157. Brother Clemons retired in 2001 after 33 years of service with the Sc. Louis Southwestern Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Clemons was a Signal Inspector in Tyler, Texas, at the time of his retirement. Brother Clemons served as Local Trustee. Brother Clemons is a U.S. Air Force Veteran. LEONARD COLE Retired member of LOCAL 10. Brother Cole retired in 2002 after 33 years of service with the Erie Lackawanna Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother Cole was a Signal Maintainer in Kenton, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. MARK L. COMBS Active member of LOCAL 94. Brother Combs had 25 years of service with CSX Transportation. Brother Combs was a Signal Technician in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the time of his passing. THOMAS "TOMMY" J. GILLAN, SR Retired member of LOCAL 18. Brother Gillan retired in 1981 after 31 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and Amtrak. Brother Gillan was a Signal Maintainer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Gillan is a U.S. Army Veteran. JOHN J. GROSSO Retired member of LOCAL I 19. Brother Grosso retired in 2002 after 42 years of service with the Colorado Southern Railway and BNSF Railway Company. Brother Grosso was a Signal Maintainer in Trinidad, Colorado, at the time of his retirement. DANNY L. GUILL re tired member of LOCAL 71. Brother Guill retired in 2019 after 10 years of service with CSX Transpo rracion. Brother Guill was a Signal Maintainer in Evansville, Indiana, at the time of his retirement. Brother Guill served as Local Vice President. Brother Guill is a U.S. Navy Veteran. DAVID C. HANDLER Retired member of LOCAL 57. Brother Handler retired in 2010 after 32 years of service with Conrail. Brother Handler was a Construction Foreman in Newark, New Jersey, at the time of his retirement. Brother Handler served as Local Trustee. JAMES "RICHARD" R. LAIRD Retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Laird retired in 2003 after 31 years of service with the Southern Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother L-iird was a Signal Maintainer in Atlanta, Georgia, at the time of his retirement. Brother Laird served as Local Chairman. Brother Laird is a U.S. Army Veteran. QUINN R. MUSCH Active member of LOCAL 239. Brother Musch had 7 years of service with the Canadian National Railway. Brother Musch was a Signal Maintainer in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, at the time of his passing. MARC "WOODEN SHOES" J.A. NAGTEGAAL Retired member of LOCAL 18. Brother Nagtegaal retired in 2007 after 31 years of service with the Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and Amtrak. Brother Nagtegaal was an Electronic Training instructor and Signal Foreman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. CHARLES E. PURRY, SR. Active member of LOCAL 183. Brother Purry had 23 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad and Mccra. Brother Purry was a Signal Maintainer on the Milwaukee West Line at the time of his passing. STEVE L. WALLACE Retired member of LOCAL 110. Brother Wallace retired in 2013 after 19 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Wallace was a Signal Maintainer in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the time of his retirement. MICHEAL K. WILLIAMS, JR. Active member of LOCAL 49. Brother Williams had 10 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Williams was a Signal Maintainer in Moundville, Alabama, at the time of his passing.

**Q4 2022**
CHARLES B. BAILEY Retired member of LOCAL188. Brother Bailey retired in 1990 after 24 years of service with the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Bailey was a Signal Maintainer in Pasco, Washington, at the time of his retirement. Brother Bailey is a U.S. Veteran. RAELDON M. BAUDINO Retired member of LOCAL 19. Brother Baudino retired in 1995 after 37 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Baudino was a Signal Maintainer in Warren, Utah at the time of his retirement. LARRY BLAYLOCK Retired member of LOCAL 49. Brother Blaylock retired in 2012 after 42 years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway and the Southern Railroad. Brorher Blaylock was a Signal Maintainer in Dayton, Tennessee, at the time of his retirement. ALFRED L. BROWN Retired member of LOCAL 25. Brother Brown retired in 1990 after 43 years of service with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Brown was a Signal Maintainer in Danville, Illinois at the time of his retirement. WILLIAM J. BRYANT Retired member of LOCAL 148. Brorher Bryant retired in 1992 after 45 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother Bryant was a Signal Inspector in Richmond, Virginia, at the time of his retirement. Brother Bryant as as the Local Trustee. DAVID E. COOK Active member of LOCAL 68. Brother Cook had seven years of service with the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Cook was a Signal Maintainer in Elkhart, Indiana, at the time of his passing. ROBERT A. CUTLER Retired member of LOCAL 111. Brorher Curler retired in 2000 after 36 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Curler was a signal Inspector in Pocatello, Idaho, at the time of his retirement. WILLI AM T. EDWARDS Retired member of LOCAL 162. Brother Edwards retired in 2005 after 28 years of service with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and the Canadian National Railway. Brorher Edwards was a Signalman in Fulton, Kentucky, at the time of his retirement. DENNIS E. FRITZ Retired member of LOCAL 98. Brother Fritz retired in 2005 after 42 years of service with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, the Chicago & North Western Railway, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Fritz was a Signal inspector/Testman at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the time of his retirement. Brother Frirz served as Second Vice President. Brother Fritz is a U.S. Army veteran. RICHARD "DICK" A. GUILFORD Retired member of LOCAL 94. Brother Guilford retired in 2011 after 42 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Guilford was a Signal Inspector in Hicksville, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Guilford served as Local Trustee. RYAN R. HALE Active member of LOCAL 173. Brother Hale had 15 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Hale was a Signalman at Fresno, California, at the time of his passing. Brother Hale is a U.S. Army Veteran. WAYMON J. HERTZLER Retired member of LOCAL 129. Brother Hemler retired in 2005 after 37 years of service with the Sr. Louis-San Francisco Railway and the BNSF Railway Company Brorher Hertzler was a Signal Inspector at Springfield , Missouri, at the time of his retirement. JAMES V. KENDALL Retired member of LOCAL 103. Brorher Kendall retired in 1990 after 45 years of service with the Chicago, Burlingron & Quincy and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Kendall was a Signal Inspector in Mendota, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Kendall is a U.S. Army Veteran. JAM ES H. KIDD Retired member of LOCAL 228. Brother Kidd retired in 1999 after 30 years of service with the Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern Railways. Brorher Kidd was a Signalman in Clyde, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Kidd is a U.S. Army Veteran. BOBBY C. LINDSEY Retired member of LOCAL 13. Brorher Lindsey retired in 2002 after 35 years of service with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Lindsey was a Lead Signal Maintainer in Memphis, Tennessee, at the time of his retirement. JESUS LONGORIA Active member of LOCAL 206. Brother Longoria had IO years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Longoria was an Electronic Technician/ inspector in San Antonio, Texas, at the time of his passing. Brother Longoria is a U.S. Navy Veteran. HOWARD M. MANLEY Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Manley retired in 1994 after 39 years of service with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Manley was a Signal Inspector in Roanoke, Alabama, at the time of his retirement. Brother Manley served as Local Chairman. DONALD E. MAYERS Retired member of LOCAL 154. Brother Mayers retired in 1985 after 34 years of service with the Grear Northern and Burlingron Northern Railroads. Brother Mayers was a Signal Maintainer in Grand Forks, North Dakota, at the time of his retirement. FRANK C . MEHRTENS Active member of LOCAL 43. Brother Mehrtens had 11 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Mehrtens was a Signal Maintainer in Nevada, Iowa, at the time of his passing. Brother Mehrtens served as Second Vice President and Local Trustee. Brother Mehrtens is a U.S. Navy Veteran. GARY P. MILLER Retired member of LOCAL 31. Brother Miller retired in 2005 after 34 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Miller was a Signalman in Savannah, Georgia, at the time of his retirement. JAMES A. MINCKS Retired member of LOCAL 23. Brother Mincks retired in 1990 after 37 years of service with the Cedar Rapids & Iowa, and Chicago & North Western Railways. Brother Mincks was a District Signal Foreman at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the time of his retirement. ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY Retired member of LOCAL 40. Brother Montgomery retired in 1988 after 39 years of service with the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Penn Central Transportation Company, and Conrail. Brother Montgomery was a Lead Signal Maintainer in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Montgomery is a U.S. Army Veteran. ALFRED L. SEITZ Retired member of LOCAL 1. Brother Seitz retired in 1988 after 4 years of service with the Erie Railroad and Conrail. Brother Seitz was a Test Maintainer at Olean, New York, at the time of his retirement. Brother Seitz served as Local President, Recording-Financial Secretary, and Local Chairman. Brother Seitz is a U.S. Army Veteran ROBERT R. SIDERS Retired member of LOCAL 43. Brother Siders retired in 2011 after 41 years of service with the Chicago & North Western Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Siders was a Signal Maintainer in Boone, Iowa, at the time of his retirement. HOWARD SIMON Retired member of LOCAL 10. Brother Simon retired in 2011 after 33 years of service with Conrail and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Simon was a Signalman in Toledo, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Simon served as Second Vice President and Local President. CLYDE J. TEMPLE Retired member of LOCAL 56. Brother Temple retired in 1980 after 29 years of service with rhc Long Island Rail Road. Brother Temple was an Assistant Foreman at Jamaica Station, New York, at the time of his retirement. WOODROW J. THERIOT Retired member of LOCAL 121. Brother Theriot retired in 2001 after 43 years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Theriot was a Signal Inspector in Lafayette, Louisiana at the time of his retirement. Brother Theriot is a U.S. Marine Veteran. THOMAS O. WILSON Retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Wilson retired in 2009 after 30 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Wilson was a Signal Maintainer in Ennis, Texas, at the time of his retirement.

**Q3 2022**
JOSEPH "JOE" C. ANDERSON Retired member of LOCAL 152. Brother Anderson retired in 1991 after 43 years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brother Anderson was a Signal Maintainer in Roseburg, Oregon, at the time of his retirement. Brother Anderson served as Local Chairman. Brother Anderson is a U.S. Army Veteran. DONALD K. BATTLES Retired member of LOCAL 129. Brother Barries retired in 2000 after 31 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Barries was a Signalman in Springfield, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. LANNY E. BINGMAN Retired member of LOCAL 81. Brother Bingman retired in 2013 after 40 years of service with the Canadian National Railway and the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Brother Bingman was a Signalman in Effingham, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Bingman served as Local President and Local Ti·ustee. RONALD G. BRADLEY Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brother Bradley retired in 2009 after 33 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads, and Idaho & Sedalia Transportation. Brother Bradley was a Signal Technician in Sedalia, Missouri, at the time of his retirement. WALTER E. BROMLEY Retired member of LOCAL 51. Brother Bromley retired in 1987 after 42 years of service with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Brother Bromley was a Signal Foreman in Memphis, Tennessee, at the time of his retirement. Brother Bromley served as Local Chairman. Brother Bromley is a U.S. Veteran. FRANCIS X. CONNOR Retired member of LOCAL 65. Brother Connor retired in 2016 after 36 years of service with Amtrak. Brother Connor was a Signalman in Perryville, Maryland, at the time of his retirement. Brother Connor served as Local Trustee. HAROLD A. DALE Retired member of LOCAL 77. Brother Dale retired in 1987 after 42 years of service with the Norfolk & Western Railway. Brother Dale was a Signal Maintainer in Kenova, West Virginia, at the time of his retirement. RANDY D. DePRIEST Retired member of LOCAL 89. Brother DePriesr retired at 2011 after 41 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother DePriesr was a Signal Inspector in Eagle Rock, Virginia, at the time of his retirement. Brother De Priest served as Recording-Financial Secretary, Local Chairman, and Local Trustee. Brother DePriesr is a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran. JAMES E. DOAN Retired member of LOCAL 109. Brother Doan retired in 2006 after 30 years of service with Conrail and the Norfolk Southern Railway. Brother Doan was a Signal Maintainer in Cleveland, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Doan served as Local Vice President and Local President. CLAUDE A. DUNIVIN Retired member of LOCAL 152. Brother Dunivin retired in 1981 after 26 years of service with the Southern Pacific Railroad. Brother Dunivin was a Lead Signalman in Grants Pass, Oregon, at the time of his retirement. MICHAEL W. FRICKS Retired member of LOCAL 99. Brother Fricks retired in 2014 after 43 years of service with the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Fricks was a Signal Inspector in San Antonio, Texas, at the time of his retirement. EDWIN E. GREGG Retired member of LOCAL 18. Brother Gregg retired in 2011 after 31 years of service with Amtrak. Brother Gregg was a Signalman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. Brother Gregg served as Local Trustee. ALAN R. HALL Retired member of LOCAL 225. Brother Hall retired in 2002 after 33 years of service with the Penn Central Transportation Company, Conrail, and CSX Transportation. Brother Hall was a Signal Maintainer in Buffalo, New York, at the time of his retirement. NORMAN HANSEN Retired member of LOCAL 111. Brother Hansen retired in 1992 after 42 years of service with the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Hansen was a Relay Repairman at Pocatello, Idaho, at the time of his retirement. Brother Hansen served as Recording-Financial Secretary. CHARLES E. HEERN Retired member of LOCAL 51. Brother Heern retired in 1995 after 43 years of service with the Illinois Central Railroad. Brother Heern was a Signal Inspector in Carbondale, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Heern served as Local President. DALEN. HOLE Retired member of LOCAL 156. Brother Hole retired in 1994 after 22 years of service with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. Brother Hole was a Signal Maintainer in Barstow, California, at the time of his retirement. Brother Hole served as Local Chairman. BRADLEY "BRAD" L. HOLMES Active member of LOCAL 94. Brother Holmes had 29 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Holmes was a Signal Maintainer in Vincennes, Indiana, at the time of his passing. Brother Holmes served as Local Chairman. EDWARDS. KERN Retired member of LOCAL 40. Brother Kern retired in 1994 after 17 years of service with Conrail. Brother Kern was a C&S Maintainer in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, at the time of his retirement. EDWARD K. KERR Retired member of LOCAL 141. Brother Kerr retired in 2012 after 34 years of service with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. Brother Kerr was a Signal Maintainer in Kilgore, Texas, at the time of his retirement. LEE MERRYFIELD Retired member of LOCAL 188. Brother Merryfield retired in 2009 after 29 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Merryfield was a Signal Maintainer in Vancouver, Washington, at the time of his retirement. JOHN L. MORROW Retired member of LOCAL 94.Brother Morrow retired in 2006 after 38 years of service with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Morrow was a Signalman in Willard, Ohio, at the time of his retirement. Brother Morrow served as Local Chairman. JAMES "JIMMY' M. OGDEN Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Ogden retired in 2009 after 37 years of service with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Ogden was a Signal Maintainer at the time of his retirement. STEPHEN D. PERRY Retired member of LOCAL 123. Brother Perry retired in 2011 after 41 years of service with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway and CSX Transportation. Brother Perry was a Communications Electronic Repairman in Livonia, Michigan, at the time of his retirement. JOSEPH K. RUMULY Retired member of LOCAL 138. Brother Rumuly retired in 1991 after 25 years of service with the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad. Brother Rumuly was a Signal Maintainer in Richmond, Virginia, at the time of his retirement. JAMES R. SAPP Aictive member of LOCAL 16. Brother Sapp had 10 years of service with the Seaboard Coast Linc Railroad. Brother Sapp was a Signal Maintainer in Waycross, Georgia, at the time of his passing. PAUL D. SCLAFANI Retired member of LOCAL 130. Brother Sclafani retired in 2015 after 37 years of service with the Chicago & North Western Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. Brother Sclafani was a Signal Inspector in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at the time of his retirement. Brother Sclafuni served as Financial Secretary. SHANE SIMON Active member of LOCAL 33. Brother Simon had 28 years of service with the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Simon was a Junior Circuit Designer in Kansas City, Missouri, at the time of his passing. WAYNE VAUGHN Retired member of LOCAL 72. Brorher Vaughn retired in 1990 after 34 years of service with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Brother Vaughn was a Retarder Yard Maintainer in North Little Rock, Arkansas, at the time of his retirement. WILLIAMS. WALLS Retired member of LOCAL 16. Brother Walls retired in 1995 after 42 years of service with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brorher Walls was a Signal Maintainer in Yulee, Florida, at the time of his retirement. ROGER A. WEATHERWAX Retired member of LOCAL 119. Brother Weatherwax retired in 2006 after 30 years of service with the Burlington Northern Railroad and the BNSF Railway Company. Brother Weatherwax was a CTC Maintainer in Anselmo, Nebraska, at the time of his retirement. WILLIAM "ED" E. WHITACRE Retired member of LOCAL 31. Brother Whitacre retired in 2012 after 30 years of service with the B:iJtimore & Ohio Railroad and CSX Transportation. Brother Whitacre was a Signal Foreman in Cumberland, Maryland, at the time of his retirement. EUGENE D. WRIGHT Retired member of LOCAL 188. Brother Wright retired in 1992 after 39 years of service with the Nortl1ern Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads. Brother Wright was a Signal Maintenance Foreman in Pasco, Washington, at the time of his retirement. Brother Wright served as Recording-Financial Secretary.

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