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Landed in Ellis Island. Had around $4000 savings. Couldn't come to port for 10 days because baby was sick. Grandma Marie had finished her schooling in Holland but had to start over to learn English.
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Learned English through his job in cement work (very tough).
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WWII declared Dec. 8th, 1941. Family had food stamps for sugar and flour. Lucky they were able to raise everything else on the farm even making own soap.
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pic taken around 1945--end of WWII. 2 uncles serving in military while a third uncle will serve in Korean War in 1950.
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Edgewood in Madison, WI. Mom needed to be home to care for 6 younger siblings.
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Dad served in the National Guard the spring and summer before his wedding. He served inactive duty for 5 1/2 years thereafter.
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Attended Albert Lea Vocational School--2 years plus many online classes in future years.
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Attended 1 year at UST. Also went to some accounting school in Rochester. Also attended Dunwoody for drafting.
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Did many classes with books and correspondence through the mail.
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Graduated from UST with Education and Math degrees.
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Graduated from St. Cloud State with Elementary and Middle School Education degree.
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Attended College of St. Benedict and graduated with Elementary Education degree.
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Attended Luther College and graduated with Elementary Education degree.
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Obtained his Electrician's license from Austin Technical College.
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