Albert E. Anuta

In our lineage, there are many connections to the Boy Scouts of America. These connections extend five generations and include several different family names. We can say that our family’s involvement with the Boy Scouts of America started with Michael Samuel Anuta. Michael Samuel Anuta (2/21/1871 – 8/23/1940) was born on February 21, 1871 in the Ukraine. At the age of 19, Michael came to the United States aboard the SS Saale, landing in New York. On May 5, 1894 he married Charolette Biegun Von Czudnochowsky. Together they had 9 children: Mae, Augusta, Albert E., Michael J., Gustave Paul, Esther, Helen G, Edward Raymond, and Inez.

There is not much information as to the level of involvement of Michael Samuel, however I feel it is important to note his willingness to support his son’s decision to become involved with the Boy Socuts of America. Michael Samueal became involved as an adult with his sons when scouting became available in their area. Two of his sons were very involved in the Boy Scouts; Albert E. and Michael J.

Albert E. Anuta Sr. (12/4/1899 – 10/31/1961) was the third child of Michael S. and Charlotte. Born on December 4, 1899 he married Alice Evelyn Hundt on June 16, 1920 and they had one son, Albert E. Anuta, Junior. As with his father, there was not much information available around his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America. We do know the Albert was supportive when his son joined in the 1940’s.

Albert E. Anuta, Jr. (1/30/1930 – 9/11/2001) earned his Eagle Scout Rank in 1947 at the age of 17. Michael J., his uncle, recalls driving to Milwaukee to participate in Albert's Eagle invocation and present the Eagle Medal. This started a long continued tradition of Michael J. pinning the Eagle medallion on Son's, Grandsons and Great Grandsons.