Veterans’ Association of the  Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Organized December 9, 1924
Fading away like stars in the morning, Losing their light in the glorious sun. So do we pass from this earth and its toiling, Ever remembered by what we have done.
Life is like a mountain railroad, With an engineer that’s brave; We must make the run successful, From the cradle to grave; Watch the curves, the hills, the tunnels; Never falter, never quail; Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eyes upon the rail. With the hearty, joyous plaudit, Weary pilgrim, welcome home!
Last Runs
Gordan A. Hanna - September 14, 2023 John T. Ehlers - February 24, 2024 Carey L. Young - January 28, 2024 Brian L. Millerschoen – January 11, 2024 Bruce J. Tragarz - December 22, 2023 John S. Tokarewich – November 24, 2023 Robert F. Guenther – October 26, 2023 Susan M. Wagener – April 8, 2023 Gerald B. Pitzen – February 11, 2023 Gerald F. Olesen – November 6, 2023 Duane H. VanHaren – November 3, 2023 Marie Covers – August 27, 2023 Esther H. Schneider – November 27, 2022 Frank J. Schulter – November 7, 2020 Donald E. Abfall Sr. – July 31, 2023 Angel V. Zermeno – June 10, 2023 Walter J. Friese - July 13, 2023 Albert C. Jawalek - April 26, 2023 William C. Schwieger - March 19, 2023 Frank J. Metallo - Feburary 17, 2023 Micky V. Ward - November 9, 2022 Richard J. Vogel February 1, 2023 Doris M. Regner – November 27, 2022 William T. Lundell – October 3, 2022 Dale C. Holzem – April 8, 2022 Ralph “Ray” Spakowicz – August 22, 2022 Carl W. Shaver – February 22, 2022 Edward P. Evert - January 17, 2022 Richard A. Ryan Sr. - July 20, 2022 Daniel R. Gazela – June 28, 2022 Robert Stewart - May 16, 2022 James G. Zorbas - March 3, 2022 Duane D. Olson - November 3, 2021 Bobby G. Hicks - January 12, 2022 James H. Yanke - November 25, 2019 Hazelle E. Wilson – August 22, 2021 John W. Wilson – February 4, 2021 Michael "Mike" Arakelian – December 27, 2021 Mark M. Krejcarek – November 25, 2021 Gordon Kjeldgaard – October 19, 2021 Earle D. Overby – October 12, 2021 Earl “Bob” Paulson – March 11, 2021 Henry S. Gerth – August 3, 2021
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