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In Memoriam Roger Jay Eisler (1940~2016) Central Mine Equipment Company had the sad task of reporting the passing of recent retiree, Roger Jay Eisler, on November 20, 2016. Born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Roger graduated high school in 1958, and joined the U.S. Navy. He then owned R.J. Eisler Drilling, a coal exploration business. Later, he worked for Central Mine Equipment Company until December 2015, nearly 37 years, traveling the northeast region of the U.S. The WWDR Team snapped this photo of Roger at the New England Water Well Expo in 2015. He enjoyed golf and playing cards at the Somerset Country Club where he was a past board member. He was also a member of F&AM Lodge 358, Grace United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Somerset Jaycees. Roger is survived by sons Frank (Deenie) and Bryan (Amy); stepson John Bolek; three grandchildren; and five great-grand- children. He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia. The management and staff of WWDR extend their sincerest condolences to Roger’s family, friends, and former colleagues. William W. “Bill” Gregory (1943~2016) The Michigan Ground Water Association gave the sorrowful news that William W. “Bill” Gregory passed away November 28, 2016, after a short battle with lymphoma. Bill graduated with the class of 1961, then went on to earn a business administration degree from Ferris State University. After college, he enlisted in the Army, eventually serving as a tank unit commander. Through his business of more than 40 years, WG Sales in Howell, Michigan, he not only provided plumb- ing supplies, he shared his wisdom of the trade. He considered the people he worked with as close friends. This photo, taken at the 2016 Michigan Ground Water Association Annual Convention and Trade Show by WWDR , shows Bill’s great smile. He will be best remembered for the love of his family and friends, his jokes, and his love of John Deere tractors. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy; children Susan (Paul), Jill (Joe), Wyatt, Daniel (Kate); and 11 grandchildren. The management and staff of WWDR express their sympathies to Bill’s family, friends, and colleagues. Lyle Elton Gordon (1926~2016) The Michigan Ground Water Association also informed of the passing of Lyle Elton Gordon on November 18, 2016. Born in Vandercook, Michigan, Lyle graduated from Addison High School, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was owner and operator of Lyle Gordon Water Well Drilling in Hillsdale, Michigan. He was a member of the American Legion and Somerset Congregational Church, and enjoyed golfing. Lyle is survived by his children Alan (Teresa) and Ronda (John); four grandchildren; two great-grandchil- dren; and extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife Mazel. The management and staff of WWDR send their condolences to Lyle’s family, friends, and colleagues. Lest we forget... 20 JANUARY 2017 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®