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In Memory of the Men Who Lost Their Lives
Republic, Michigan
· As a Result of Working at the Republic Open Pit Iron Mine
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Lawrence A. La Fave lost his life on August 12, 1962; Robert E. Bengtson on Nov. 7, 1962; Norman S. Korpi on Sept. 9, 1965; Ronald W. Polkki on Oct. 18, 1969; Melvin L. Roberts on Nov. 22, 1969; John Hedko Jr. on June 25, 1972; Robert W. Mattson on Dec. 10, 1979; and Robert J. Lamere on Dec. 20, 1979.
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