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After graduation I attended Junior College in Bay City,
then enlisted in the Army for three years, most of which I spent in Germany.
In 1961 I married JoAnn Langley and we have two children; Joe, married
with two daughters, and Karen, married with no children.
I worked at General Motors plant in Bay City and retired in 1992 after
29 years.
JoAnn has a weaving studio in Bay City and she taught weaving for over
15 years at the Midland Center for the Arts. She was selected to make a Christmas ornament for the White HOuse Christmas
Tree while President Clinton was in office. She made a snowman.
I enjoy fishing and deer hunting and we do some traveling.
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After graduation, I went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone
Company and worked there for nine years.
I married Juan Antonio Andujar and we had one child, Sybella Joan.
We bought a store and I worked both jobs for two years and after four years
we sold the store and bought two race horses. (Runners)
We had them for about 2 years.
Then I went to work for Chrysler Corporation and worked there for 30 years.
In the meantime, my daughter got a chance for college so I told her I would
go too. I received an Associates Degree in Management.
I enjoy bingo, crocheting, reading and play games on the computer.
I retired from Chrysler in 1997 because of ill health. In 1995, I had cervical
cancer and in 2001, I had congestive heart failure and was in the hospital five months...during which time I had two more
heart attacks. I also have diabetes and asthma and have a tracheostomy to breath and am on oxygen all the time. Consequently,
I don't get out much.
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Shortly after graduation I went to Ann Arbor to work
at the U of M where I met Anthony Wenzel from Brighton Michigan.
On August 1, 1959, we were married at St. Joseph Church in West Branch.
In 1963 our daughter Monica Jean was born. She is married and has two daughters.
In 1966, we adopted a baby boy, Brian Keith. He is married and has two
boys.
In 1971 we adopted a baby girl, Martha Lynn. She is married and has one
son.
We lived in Brighton, Michigan while raising the children.
I was Township Clerk for 10 years and worked as a bookkeeper various places.
We were foster parents for babies, children and unwed mothers. Our family was always active and enjoyed camping for
many years. I always said I love to rought it with hot and cold running water. We had a trailer; I was not for tents.
I had to sleep in a tent at Girl Scout Camp with my daughter and that was enough to last a lifetime.
In September of 1984, while camping, my husband Tony had a heart attack
and died.
Five years ago I retired from Acme Glass in Ypsilanti, sold my house in
Brighton and moved to Florida.
Presently, I am a volunteer at the hospital birthplace, treasurer of the
hospital auxiliary and treasurer of the condo association. I am active in the 50+ at church and the craft group. I belong
to the Red Hat Society.
I survived Hurricane Wilma. It was scary.
This is the first time in 45 years Naples has received a direct hit. It
was quite an experience, which I hope never to repeat.
There have been bumps in the road, but all-in-all, life has been good.
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After graduation, I married and had nine children
Some of the jobs I have held were for the telephone company,
unemploymnet office and as layaway manager for K-Mart.
I have also taken a few college classes.
I am now enjoying my grandchildren, reading, estate sales, and
traveling.
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After graduation, I continued to work with my Dad
on our family farm where I was born and raised.
In June, 1959, I married the former Jean Hagelstein and we had
five children between 1960 and 1969.
From 1961 to 1963, I worked for the Ogemaw County Road Commission.
From 1963 to 1996, I worked for the City of West Branch.
I retired as City Superintendent for the Department of
Public Works in January of 1996.
Since retirement, I have continued to farm on a small scale,
help build new houses, tool sheds and garages.
In my spare time, I do carpentry work at home and enjoy being
Grandpa to nine grandchildren.
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After graduation, I worked at the West Branch Savings
Bank and have been banking ever since.
I am still working part-time at a bank in West Memphis, Arkansas.
I married in 1957 and have three children; two boys and a girl,
as well as a step-son.
I have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
I re-married my husband, Raymond, in 1974.
Faith has carried me through life's many ups and downs.
I had a heart attack in 1989, and I am thankful to be alive
today.
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I am retired and live in the Rose City area in the
summer, and travel in our motor home (The Lucky Lady) in the winter.
I attended business college and worked in the law enforcement
field for many years as a court reporter and legal secretary.
I have raised three children (who are scattered across the country..and
a husband of 44 years (I'm still raising him)..five grandchildren, three of whom are in college and two in elementary school.
Life has been good to me.
I have been blessed with a wonderful husband (David), a great
family and good friends.
What more is there?
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