Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the flags to fly at half-staff June 7 in honor of former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald "Jerry" Danforth.

Danforth died June 1 at the age of 78. Danforth served two terms as chairman in 1999 and 2005.

Evers signed Executive Order No. 265 , ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on June 7.

“Chairman Danforth led the Oneida Nation with integrity, dedication, and a deep commitment to upholding and protecting Tribal sovereignty and culture,” said Evers in a news release. “Kathy (Evers wife) and I are sending our deepest condolences to Chairman Danforth’s family and loved ones and the Oneida Nation as they mourn his passing.”

Services for Danforth will be held at 10 a.m. June 7 at the Oneida Turtle School

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