A special tribute to a special DAD...Thank You!

My Dad....As a child, I remember my dad as a big, strong, muscular man. (And he was)

I can remember him chasing a guy down the street.I can remember riding on the Indian motorcycle.

I can remember hunting and fishing. Ducks, antelope, pheasants, deer.

I can remember camping....Yellowstone.I can remember trips to Montana.

Motorcycle trip to Montana.

81 years old....still rides his Honda goldwing motorcycle.

I can remember picking up hay.Working with him in the shop....shop was dark, and cold on the floor. I remember working on a transmission with snow melting and falling in our face.Vivadly night making a wrecker call.

He was born in Baker Montana. His dad died killed by a train while working on the railroad. My dad was eight at the time. Dad iw one of eleven children.

ArmyRetired, mail carrier.

Supported all of us.

Was a hell of a man.

Still does gardensWorks with brothers in Newell...still drives tractors for them.

Has a hobby of fixing up old John Deere Tractors

He & mom live in Spearfish, SD

When he retired, he and mom purchased a 5th wheel. ...traveled

My fathers favorite saying: "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"

My mom & dad celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2008.

I love you DAD....

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