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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE MAILMAN
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Grandma and Grandpa Franke1922
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Gerhard was
born in
Chemnitz,
Germany on
July 27, 1922
The two house
pictured are homes
the Franke’s lived in
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The Franke clan made its way to the U.S. A. shortly thereafter.
Gerhard is the
baby in the
photo!
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Boonton,
NJ was
where they
settled.
Gee, I
think Main
Street was
a dirt road
back then.
And the
Morris Canal
was still in
operation!
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Grandma and Dad1922
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Dad wasn't happy about this photo!
1925
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Which one will Gerhard pick for dinner?
1925
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Gerhard and brother Herbie
1928
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Gerhard and Herbie in the backyard of Wilson Street house.
1929
We used to
climb that pole
as kids, it’s still
there today!
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Grandma Franke, Gerhard and Herbie
1930s
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Gerhardand his grandfather
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Gerhard's high school photo and his High School
1940
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Dad smiling entering the Coast Guard
1940s
So here's the Coast Guard marching song,We sing on land or sea.Through surf and storm and howling gale,High shall our purpose be."Semper Paratus" is our guide,Our fame, our glory too.To fight to save or fight to die,Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you!
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More Coast Guard photos…
With Jack Higby
Dad always told us he was a big shot in the Coast Guard!
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Dad was more athletic then we remember!
With Uncle John
#5
On Bob’s cross country skis
1980s
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Then this guy …
Met this girl
…
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And married!February 26, 1949
With Annie
Reese and
Frank
Bolcar
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The parents of the bride and groom!
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He built her a little cabin in the woods
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They liked to have a good time
New Year’s
Eve, 1948
Mom
dressed-up
and ready
to go out!
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Of course the partying only lasted for a short time. They started having children.
1950
Their first child, Marty, was special…
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But so was their fourth (Mom’s favorite!).
1956
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They had a few more
too!
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Marty
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Sue
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Kurt
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Bob
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Carol
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Richie
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Happy Birthday Dad, Gerhard,Ger, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, aka our favorite Mailman
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Our thanks to everyone who came to honor our father, we
greatly appreciate your attendance.
Sincerely,Marty, Sue, Kurt, Bob, Carol and Rich (and Mom who's
watching from above!)