In Memoriam

Richard A. Dielschneider

June 7, 1938 – December 9, 2025

Richard joined Local 48 in May 1961. He retired in July 2000.

Lloyd G. Palmer

November 5, 1951 – March 8, 2026

Lloyd joined Local 48 in April 1989. He retired in February 2014.

Eldon W. Courtney

February 2, 1934 – March 7, 2026

Eldon joined Local 48 in March 1960. He retired in March 1996. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/eldon-courtney-12775761

Kenneth F. Burnett

November 15, 1942 – February 25, 2026

Kenneth joined Local 48 in March 1969. He retired in April 2008. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-burnett-obituary?id=60895313

Romace E. Shiflet

February 21, 1932 – February 25, 2026

Romace joined Local 48 in July 1965. He retired in March 1994.

Michael B. Charlebois

June 6, 1951 – February 18, 2026

Michael joined Local 48 in November 1979. He retired in December 2007.

John H. Hauck

May 6, 1944 – February 12, 2026

John joined Local 48 in July 1973. He retired in July 2010.

Jack C. Cawthorn

July 17, 1928 – February 8, 2026

Jack joined Local 48 in November 1949. He retired in August 1990. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/jack-cawthorn-12740885

Jeffery joined Local 970 in December 1988. He retired in April 2023. A service will be held Saturday March 21st at 1pm, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2900 Parkview Dr. Longview, WA 98632. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tdn/name/jeffery-harris-obituary?id=61023469&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta

Lawrence C. Carey

June 16, 1930 – March 5, 2024

Lawrence joined Local 48 in November 1955. He retired in July 1993. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gresham-or/lawrence-carey-11700550

Harry F. Clark

November 5, 1930 – January 6, 2026

Harry joined Local 48 in July 1955. He retired in December 1992. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/portland-or/harry-clark-12693191

We honor and remember the dedicated members of our union who are no longer with us. This page stands as a tribute to their legacy and a reminder of the strong bond we share as union members.

Glenn F. Deatry

October 28, 1963 – March 25, 2026