How about Dr. Hassig? He was there in the 80's don't know if he was there in '64.
His recent obituary:
Walter "Doc" Wesson Hassig, M.D., 90, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at the ShorePointe Nursing Center in St. Clair Shores.
Dr. Hassig was born Jan. 9, 1918 in Detroit to Walter Arnold and Selma Wilhelmina Zehnder Hassig.
He received his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees from Wayne State University. He served in the U.S. Army as captain of the 610th Medical Clearance Company and was recognized with the American Campaign Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the Victory Medal.
Dr. Hassig served as medical director for Burroughs Corp., a staff physician for Kerns Department Store, and the head of staff for family physicians at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. He also had a private practice.
His interests included Michigan history, geography and points of interest, especially Copper Harbor and its surrounding woods and copper mines, and Fort Wilkins.
He enjoyed the Great Lakes by boat. He also enjoyed collecting Michigan books and memorabilia.
He was a member of the Michigan Historical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Fort Wilkins Historical Society, Grosse Pointe Veterans Association, and the Norland Association.
Dr. Hassig is survived by his daughters, Diane Moskaluk, Cynthia (David) Burt, Pam (Gene) Baerwolf, Dawn (Roger) Panczner and Marcia Eubanks; sons William (Sharon) Hassig, M.D. and Walter M. (Jennifer Irwin, M.D.) Hassig, M.D.; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He also is survived by his sisters-in-law, Shirley Wendt and Doris Hassig; and three nieces.
He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine Marguerite Wendt; brothers Gordon Hassig and Bud Phillips; and his sister-in-law Norma Wendt Phillips.
A memorial service was held Feb. 4 at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grosse Pointe Woods.
Inurnment will take place in Copper Harbor Cemetery, Copper Harbor, this summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Building Fund, First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.
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"Doc" Wesson was one of two individuals allowed to have a firearm at WHQ. The other gun was on rotation in the executive wing.
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