Dad married Mom May 15 1943 They had 12 children her ring as she said. They were married for 56 years before dad died in 1999. I consided they were married for 62 years (as of the day Mom died) Dec 14 2005. Dad and Mom had their ups and downs, but they loved each other very much and we all know they love us all (from the bottom of their heart to the top) as Mom would of said.

Dad is a very caring person he would give you anything if he could, and ask nothing in return. Dad work hard all of his life; for 35 years at OFallon rock quarry and operated a crane called old Lorraine. Then he worked at Alberice in St Louis for another 10 years, and there he operated heavy equipment also. He never complained dad was good father and husband.

Mom is a very caring person she would give you anything if she could, and ask nothing in return. Mom work hard all of her life; raised all of us. and even babysitted for people. Mom cooked, cleaned, baked goodies, sew clothe...