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- NF Gazette
Warren E. Camann, well know and respected WNY Drum Major, died Saturday July 26, 2003, in the Kenmore Mercy Hospital after a short illness.
A life long resident of Bergholz, NY, in the Town of Wheatfield, he was born on October 1, 1923, the son of Edwin J. and Lydia [ Baars ] Camann. He attended local schools and was a graduate of the Trot Vocational High School, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY.
He served in the United States Army, during World War II, in Ardennes Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France, and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
He was employed as a machinist at General Abrasives for 48 years, retiring in 1989, and at Hutchin's Automotive, for 11 years, retiring last year. Warren was an Honorary Member of the Sanborn Fire Company, where he was a member of the Sanborn Band for over 50 years. He began as a member of the trombone section, he served as band manager for many years later becoming Drum Major, serving for 15 years, retiring in 2001. His proudest memories were leading the band in the Fourth of July Parades, in Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, PA., and twice in Canton, OH, for the Football Hall of Fame Parade, which is regarded as the # 3 Parade in the Country. He was a Charter and Life member of the Wheatfield Post #1451 American Legion. He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Sanborn.
Surviving is his wife of 54 years, the former June Haseley, who he married on October 8, 1949; a brother, Robert Camann, of Waynesboro, VA, and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eloise Cindrich.
Visitation will be at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, from 7 - 9 PM, Sunday, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM, Monday.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM, in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, with the Rev. Bruce Gamache officiating.
Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
The Sanborn Fire Company and the Sanborn Fire Company Band will have a joint memorial service Monday at 7 PM, The Wheatfield Post # 1451 American Legion will have a service at 7:30 PM, at the funeral home.
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1923 - 2003 (79 years)