Family Group Sheet
NameDewey Virgil Gongwer
Birth23 May 1918, Elkhart Co., Indiana
Death6 Jun 1993, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana
FatherVernon Charles Gongwer (1893-1959)
MotherJoyce Effie Swarm (~1895-)
Other spousesBarbara J.
Marriageabt 1945, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana
SpouseJune E. Nichols, 3C1R
Birth21 Feb 1926, Indiana
DeathJan 1996, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana
FatherArthur Lee Nichols (1892-1938)
MotherMattie Pearl Pettit (1906-1989)
Notes for Dewey Virgil Gongwer
The SSDI lists Dewey V. Gongwer, born 23 May 1918, died 6 June 1993, last residence Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.
Notes for June E. Nichols
The SSDI lists June E. Gongwer, born 21 Feb 1926, died Jan 1996, last residence Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.
Notes for Dewey Virgil & June E. (Family)
It’s quite a coincidence that Dewey had a sister named June E. who was just two years younger than his wife June E.
Census
The city directories for Elkhart lists Dewey V. Gongwer with wife June E. living at 2012 Leininger Ave. in 1947 through 1959. In 1947 and 1950 his occupation is given as a woodworker for Drexler Coach, in 1953 he is an office worker for Hart Metal Products, in 1955 through 1959 he is a trimmer for DoMore Chair.
