HI EVERYONE
my years since 1973
I followed my shoe repair career 20 years, then bought my own shop in 1988. With my photography, I was able to host my own website and was amazed at how much it helped a small business like mine. Shoes came in from all US and MORE! Birkenstock sandals and hi end men’s shoes.
I have spent many years dealing with Kidney disease, 2 transplants included. I donated many years to kidney studies (guinea pig testing/ new drugs) or FDA mandated studies. $$$(!!!)
Met Anne in 1975 and we got hitched
48 years ago. Our 2 sons are mature men now. Rob, oldest, (3 daughters) has risen thru the ranks of FoxSports as a cameraman. *think world series or super bowls…our Twin Cities is a good place to be based from.
Youngest Son Andrew followed journalism and later a stringer photo journalist,( including the George Floyd aftermath, trials, etc.
along with many years in grocery store business. He is now employed at Minneapolis regional Airport, and now is dating a Florida gal* his job at airport helps his budget to travel to Tallahasse.
I ( we, my wife was integral part) Retired as cobbler in 2022, 53 years, and am have spent most of retirement as a skin cancer patient.
April of 2022 I retired, closed my shop, and we moved from a residence of 38 years, to an apartment.
I could miss our 50th class reunion.
I enjoyed taking and posting photos of previous years reunions! Thanks for Bonnie Tappen Weldon’s hospitality over the years also.
My wife is a good singer, and I played the organ and piano for our church most of the years we’ve been married.
I am the million dollar man, health wise. I am Very thankful for the advancements in the medical community, which have extended my life. I also was fortunate to have financial assistance due to my kidney health. My wife Anne is helping me thru this time of Healthcare challenges.
Major skin cancer surgery, radiation therapy, and now immune therapy.
Never knew the value of a daily rest/nap until now, due to many sleepless nights.
An art studio owner took over my shoe shop location and had a photo display of my shoe repair business which was located there for 33 years. .
Longevity has been part of my family, so I should still be around for another 15 years, at least.
Gene
Photo from 5 years ago
