Today is the four-year anniversary of Dad's death. For the next four days, I will post excerpts from the talks that his sons gave at his funeral.
Lou, Jr. - Lou, Sr.1947
Father and songoing to school together - early 1950's
Lou and his St. Bernard, Gussie, with Mom and Dad1967
He was always the Scoutmaster. His biggest challenge was getting us to help set up camp instead of going off fishing.
He taught us how to work, mainly by example. He used to drag us four boys to clean the garage every Saturday morning.
Dad was always busy with Church, but he always had time for us boys with whatever we needed.
Dad would get pretty upset with some of the things we'd do, but he never lost his temper or abused us. One time when he paddled me, I said I didn't do it. He said it was for one of the times when I deserved it and didn't get it!
Pleasant View - 1995
San Diego - 1999
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When Lou Jr was in first grade, he had a bone disease
and had to have his leg in a cast and walk on crutches. This happened three times during his early school years. We only had one car, so Lou Jr was transferred to Minnequa school where Lou taught. Lou took Lou Jr to school with him every morning. I think these guys were ready for school in this picture. I don't know where the crutches were. As I remember it , Lou jr was the one who went fishing while the others put up camp. One time he found a great fishing spot and caught enough fish for their supper. Later they found out that it was a private fishing pond. Lou taught those boys to do more than clean the garage. I was teaching school and still working on my degree. He taught them to scrub the kitchen, clean the bathroom and make sure their rooms were clean. I'd get home from my Saturday morning class and find a clean house. elb
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