ST. ALBANS – Truman R. Archer Jr., 75, died unexpectedly May 28, 2006, at a Bangor hospital. He was born June 17, 1930, in Waterbury, Conn., son of Truman and Kathleen (Wheeler) Archer Sr. He was a Sargent 1st Class in the 505 Airborne Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, serving in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also a jumpmaster with the Special Forces, 82nd Airborne Division and was decorated with several medals, badges and commendations, including a Bronze Star. He served his country for 22 years before retiring in 1969. After his military career, he was employed by Abbott Realty and Cookson Realty for many years before his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed gardening and skeet shooting. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, S.A.M., and the NRA. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ryoko (Sachi) Archer; his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Carl. He is survived by two sons, Les Archer of St. Albans and Keith Archer of Allentown, Pa.; two daughters, Laurel Berg of Sanford, Fla., and Tammy Cloney and her husband, Philip, of Scarborough; two brothers, Wayne Archer and his wife, Barbara, of Bantam, Conn., and Elliot Archer of Corinna; five grandchildren, Chad, Vincent, Danielle, Kevin, and Shirley; a great-grandson, Vincent; several nieces and nephews. You are loved and will be missed. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main St., Dexter. Those who wish may make donations to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. For more information or to sign the online guestbook, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com
TRUMAN R. ARCHER JR.
