~I've been reminiscing while looking at old photos of my family. I remember many years ago my oldest sister Mary was asked to babysit your two boys Daron and Daryl. Instead of babysitting your boys at your home you brought them to our home. My parents said its just like having little brothers! I rolled my eyes and laughed. We had lots of fun playing since my two oldest sisters didn't ever want to play with their own "little sister!" By the time you came to pick up your boys they were sound asleep! The many years have gone by and now my older sisters and I have moved away and had our own families.
~I was so saddened to read the loss of your husband father grandfather brother and friend! Mr.Gersch was such a nice person. I know my father spoke highly of him. I'm not too sure if Mrs Gersch was a former nurse at the old Watonwan Memorial Hospital in St James. She was so nice and my mother spoke highly of her as well. If I remember I think she was a nurse there when I was a patient.
~Hold on tight to the many memories of Mr Gersch. Keep them close to your heart while going through this most difficult time! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
~Nettie Haugen~
of New York
~Youngest daughter of Elward and Dorothy Haugen~
Remembering the years that we were neighbors across the road, particularly pea vining season.
May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with you all.
