This is my page dedicated to my Grandpa who passed away February 9, 1988. Here you will find photos of him, stories about him, and my poetry for him. When he had passed away, I was a sophomore in high school. He died at his winter home in Haines City, Florida. I hope you enjoy my tribute to him...

Grandpa Herman

Grandma and Grandpa's Wedding Photos

August 8, 1943

 

Grandma told me that her and grandpa eloped and went to Bluffton to get married. Her and my grandpa walked up onto the front porch and handed her mom her marriage license. That is how her parents found out they got married.

 

Grandpa was in the Army during World War 2

He was in Mississippi, Alaska and Germany.

He kept in close contact with his “Army Buddies” until his death in 1988

Grandpa at their winter home in Haines City Florida

 

Grandpa had to use a scooter to get around.

 

This photo was taken December 1987.

It was the last time we saw him

 And the last photo taken of them together.

Grandpa died Feb. 1988

 

PICTURES OF ME AND MY GRANDPA AND GRANDMA

My 5th birthday

 

Me and Grandpa

Me and Grandpa Napping in 1974

 

 

 

Mom, Me, Grandpa and Grandma

Notice Mom and Grandma's outfits match!

 

Grandpa loved the Cincinnati Red’s and we would go to nearly every home game. We would stay at a Holiday Inn down in Florence Kentucky and take the bus into the city to the ball park.

Grandpa worked for Standard Oil, and would deliver heating oil to people and I would go with him in the truck all the time. I really had fun with him.

 

 

 

Poetry for Grandpa

One Yellow Rose For Grandpa February 9th, Again, it slipped my mind so maybe now it's starting to hurt less it's not that I've forgotten you Cherishing the memories, and not the date I guess I hope you are happy and proud of me For all the changes I have made is the past year Some have not been easy, but I'm doing them I know you are up there saying a cheer I know you were here the night before last I smelled your pipe in the dining room air Just so you know Of your presence, I was and am always aware 2/9/2006

 

 

DEAR GRANDPA February 9th I hate this day My life changed forever on this certain day. All the sunshine fades, and the skies turn gray February 9th 1988 my is life changed Mom answered the phone, I screamed, and then came the tears. I wanted to die too, just so I could be with you. I told God I hated him that day, for taking you away. I lost you in my sixteenth year. No all I have are the memories that I hold so dear. Loosing you totally changed my life. Today the rain falls, just as my tears . It's hard to believe you have been gone only fourteen years I have your hat, your sweater and your trophy, along with your pictures to keep me company. Am I just being selfish? Am I just being a spoiled brat? I was your little girl and nothing will ever change that. Its now 2001 and I've been married for 10 years. And now I have some problems that I'm going through And the doctor said there is nothing that can be done. I just wish you were here with me to sometimes hold my hand when the pain hurts so bad and I cry, and I wonder why I have to go through this and no one else has a clue why. I know you look in on me from time to time, we talk in my dreams. It's so comforting to see you, it feels so damn real. I just wonder if you would have been proud of the woman I have grown into, and the life I lead today. I know I have made some mistakes and done some things I should not have. I know I will always have you in my heart, but I just miss you so much. I hope you have a nice view for each of the Reds games from where you are at. Thanks for being in my life, and thanks for all the wonderful, loving memories. I love you Grandpa. 3/6/2001