Rodger WoltjerRodger Woltjer lived most of his life in or near Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was residing in Georgia when he passed away unexpectedly in October 2019. He was married for more than fifty years to his wife, Kathy. They have three grown daughters and thre talented grandchildren. Woltjer earned a BS degree in chemistry and history and a MA degree in Secondary Education. He was employed briefly as an industrial chemist, then taught on the secondary and college levels until retirement. Simultaneously, he served in the Army Reserves for 32 years. He completed the Chemical Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, the Army Command & General Staff Course, and the Air Force War College. Woltjer's military experience was in Operations and Training, Instructor for the Army Command & General Staff Course, and a joint service assignment in Emergency Preparedness. He retired as a colonel. Other writings include "Civil War Era Fortifications", self-published on CD-ROM, and, also published by Merriam Press, "The Honor of His Service" about his father's military career focusing on his service with the 32nd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II, "American Civil War: Support Services of the Confederate Army", and "Military History of the United States (Early Exploration through American Civil War)", the first volume in a planned multi-volume series of which the remaining volumes were not completed before Rodger's death. Read More Read Less