We pause to honor the incredible lives and heroic spirit of two ladies, Marian Wynn and Rosie Marheineke, cherished members of the “Rosie the Riveter” generation. Marian recently celebrated her 102nd birthday.

Marian was a master pipe welder at the Kaiser Shipyards, a powerhouse on the Home Front who literally forged the tools of victory.

102-year-old was presented with the ‘Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal’ for her contributions during World War II.

“Overwhelmed is not the right word,” she said.

During the war, Marheineke lived in Algonac and worked at a plant in Marine City, where she helped build tanks. She remembers the long hours and the weight of the work she and her fellow Rosies carried.

When asked where she gets her energy, Marheineke didn’t hesitate.

“My energy is exercising every day,” she said.

Marheineke says grit has always been part of who she is — and at 102, it still shows. She accepted the honor not just for herself, but on behalf of all the women across the country who answered the call when their nation needed them most.

With every spark of her welding torch, she helped build the ships that carried the world to freedom. Her strength was a beacon, proving that women could step into any role and excel.

Marian’s generation did more than just fight a war; they shattered ceilings and ignited a new era of possibility.

Her stories, her beautiful smile, and her legacy of unyielding bravery will forever remind us that the fight for freedom takes place on every front.

We also remember Marian Wynn, a true American hero whose impact is etched in the steel of history, he died earlier this year at 99.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

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