In Memoriam

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.

David J. Bradfute

March 19, 1973 – July 20, 2025

David joined Local 48 in August 2008.

Eugene H. Rigert

September 8, 1943 – October 17, 2025

Eugene joined Local 48 in August 1971. He retired in October 2005.

Thomas M. Warren

January 26, 1952 – April 23, 2025

Thomas joined Local 48 in October 1997. He retired in February 2017.

Marion H. Fairchild

September 4, 1942 – October 4, 2025

Marion joined Local 48 in July 1966. He retired in January 2005. A service will be held on Saturday October 25th, 2025 at 9:30am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2505 W 27th Ave, Kennewick, WA 99337. Here is a link to his obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tricityherald/name/marion-fairchild-obituary?id=59757907

Ernest D. Cowan

– October 11, 2025

Ernest joined Local 48 in November 1978. He retired in September 2012.

Josef Cisar

March 28, 1943 – February 5, 2024

Josef joined Local 48 in March 1990. He retired in April 2008.

Gary D. Emmons

December 31, 1938 – October 1, 2025

Gary joined Local 48 in February 1967. He retired in January 2001.

Eric Nelson

July 1, 1953 – September 19, 2025

Eric joined Local 48 in October 1973. He retired in February 2016.

Miguel Morgan

August 1, 2003 – September 6, 2025

Miguel joined Local 48 in October 2022.

Billy E. Davis

May 3, 1945 – August 21, 2025

Billy joined Local 48 in December 1989. He retired in December 2009.

George O. Tythcott

December 10, 1946 – August 7, 2025

George joined Local 48 in July 1969. He retired in January 2009.

Lowell W. Landgrebe

September 15, 1946 – July 28, 2025

Lowell joined Local 48 in March 1968. He retired in October 2008.