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     Eleanor M. Fischer was born on 4 March 1921 at St. Leo, Kingman Co., KS. She was the daughter of William Fischer and Rose Steffans.¹ Eleanor M. Fischer married John Raymond Brady, son of John Walter Brady and Rosa May Shankle, on 1 October 1944 at Martha's Vinyard, Dukes Co., MA. Eleanor M. Fischer died on 9 November 2013 at Kingman Co., KS, at age 92 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Dateline/Kingman

Eleanor M. Brady, 92, died Nov. 9, 2013.

She was born March 4, 1921, at St. Leo, Kansas the daughter of William and Rose Steffans Fischer.

A lifetime resident of Kingman County, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, the D of I and Altar Society, the Kingman County Council on Aging, the Penalosa EHU, Kingman Community Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at the Nu-2- U Store.

On Oct. 4, 1943, she married John Raymond Brady at Martha's Vineyard, Mass; he died March 27, 1995. Survivors include 3 sons and their wives, Randy and Charlotte, Bob and Jana, Scott and Michelle; 2 daughters and their husbands, Pat and Lee Oaks and Karen and Roger Harvey; sister Marcella Steinhauser; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by brothers Cornelius and Nobert; and sisters Dora Hageman and Theresa Posch.

Parish rosary will be 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Livingston Funeral Home, Kingman. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kingman. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made with the St. Patrick Grade School and Wheatlands Healthcare Center, both in care of the funeral home.

She was buried in November 2013 at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman, Kingman Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 120201327.

     Elizabeth Fischer was born on 28 April 1885 at Switzerland.¹ She married Lawrence Colton circa 1906.¹ Elizabeth Fischer died on 29 January 1916 at age 30. She was buried in February 1916 at Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, Louisa Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 6964760.

     George H. Fischer Sr. was born on 4 January 1896. He married Lois Mildred Case. George H. Fischer Sr. died on 5 February 1993 at age 97. He was buried in February 1993 at Arrow Rock Cemetery, Arrow Rock, Saline Co., MO, Findagrave #32162893.

     Hans Philipp Fischer married Anna Maria Thiehl, daughter of Hans Thiehl and Ann Utilia (?), on 26 June 1654.

     Harold Raymond Fischer was born on 14 August 1927 at Des Moines, Pok Co., IA. He married Alice Rosette Olmstead, daughter of Edmund Walter Olmstead and Loretta Elmira Miller. Harold Raymond Fischer died on 8 August 2002 at Des Moines, Pok Co., IA, at age 74. He was buried in August 2002 at Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #66791071.

     Ida Henrietta Fischer was born on 26 June 1878 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of William Fischer and Henrietta Manne. Ida Henrietta Fischer married Roy K. Windle, son of John S. Windle and Anna Townsend, after January 1920, no children.¹ Ida Henrietta Fischer died on 7 March 1934 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 55 Missouri death certificate No. 11489.

     Isaac Fischer was born circa 1815 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA. He was the son of David Fischer. Isaac Fischer married Susan Pittman circa 1843.

     John Fischer was born on 9 June 1892 at Elm Grove, Tazewell Co., IL. He married Louise L. Conley, daughter of Charles Edward Conley and Lula May Larimore, on 25 June 1918. John Fischer died on 11 May 1943 at Tazewell Co., IL, at age 50. He was buried in May 1943 at Old Sand Prairie Cemetery, South Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 41154080.

     Lauretta Marguerite Fischer was born on 8 April 1952. She was the daughter of Harold Raymond Fischer and Alice Rosette Olmstead. Lauretta Marguerite Fischer married Raymond A. Long. Lauretta Marguerite Fischer lived in 1992 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. She lived between 2013 and 2020 at Creston, Union Co., IA.

     Maria Anna Fischer married Joseph Ball.

     Mary Fischer was also known as "Mollie". She was born in March 1868 at Ohio.¹ She married Andrew Donnaker on 6 November 1889 at Greene Co., OH. Mary Fischer died on 2 April 1948 at Ohio at age 80.

     Mary Ann Fischer was born on 30 August 1937 at Arrow Rock, Saline Co., MO. She was the daughter of George H. Fischer Sr. and Lois Mildred Case. Mary Ann Fischer married Charles William Snapp, son of William Edgar Snapp and Edith Racy, on 22 May 1955 at Arrow Rock, Saline Co., MO. Mary Ann Fischer died on 21 February 2020 at Boonville, Cooper Co., MO, at age 82

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Mary Ann Snapp, 82, of Boonville passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 surrounded by family at Hartmann Village Assisted Living Facility in Boonville, Missouri.

Visitation for Mary Ann will be 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, February 24 at Howard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday, February 25 at Howard Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Fairley officiating. Burial will follow in the Arrow Rock Cemetery.

Mary Ann Snapp was born August 30, 1937 in Arrow Rock, MO., the daughter of George Henry Fischer and Lois Case Fischer. She married Charles William "Bill" Snapp on May 22, 1955 in Arrow Rock. Mary Ann was well known and loved teacher for over 42 years within the community. She started her teaching career in New Franklin as a High School English teacher, but spent most of career as a Middle School Art teacher in Boonville. She loved to porcelain paint and has a large collection of her work that will be forever cherished by her family. You could find Mary Ann every morning around 7 A.M. at the Route B Café, having coffee with her friends and solving the worlds problems. In her spare time, she loved to travel, play bridge and shop on the QVC network.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lois, Brother, George, Jr. and husband Bill in 2003. She is survived by her son, Todd (Kristie) Snapp of Boonville, MO., daughter, Tara (Tony) Clark of Boston, MA. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Dylan Snapp, Hollen Clark and Darren Clark.

She was buried in February 2020 at Arrow Rock Cemetery, Arrow Rock, Saline Co., MO, Findagrave #207336292.

     Perry Andrew Fischer was born on 24 June 1958. He was the son of Harold Raymond Fischer and Alice Rosette Olmstead. Perry Andrew Fischer lived between 1988 and 2020 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

     Virginia Kay Fischer was born Probably the Virginia K. Johnson born 3 JUL 1953, listed living at Des Moines and Urbandale. She was the daughter of Harold Raymond Fischer and Alice Rosette Olmstead.

     William Fischer was born at Germany. He married Henrietta Manne.

     William Fischer was born on 18 November 1886 at Nebraska. He married Rose Steffans. William Fischer died on 14 May 1929 at Kingman Co., KS, at age 42. He was buried in May 1929 at Saint Leo Catholic Cemetery, St. Leo, Kingman Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 10784171.

     Edith Mae Fiscus was born on 24 September 1861 at Lawrence Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of John Fiscus and Elizabeth H. Turner.¹ Edith Mae Fiscus married Kyle Malingthen Curry, son of George William Curry and Maria Sarah Irwin, on 13 September 1885 at McLean Co., IL. Edith Mae Fiscus died on 6 February 1950 at Boone Co., IA, at age 88. She was buried in February 1950 at Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #100442688.

     Elisabeth Fiscus was born on 9 November 1750 at Conestoga, Lancaster Co., PA. She was the daughter of Johann Fiscus and Anna Schwind. Elisabeth Fiscus married Martin Walk, son of Hans Martin Walck and Catharine Clore, on 22 November 1768 at Salem, Forsyth Co., NC. Elisabeth Fiscus was buried in 1825 at Moravian Church. She died on 10 November 1825 at Friedberg, Rowan Co., NC, at age 75.

     Johann Fiscus married Anna Schwind.

     John Fiscus was born on 9 June 1837 at Brown Co., OH.¹ He married Elizabeth H. Turner on 24 January 1856 at Lawrence Co., IL. John Fiscus died on 22 February 1915 at Knox Co., IN, at age 77.

     Daniel Fish was born on 17 May 1707. He married Mary Tallman, daughter of Benjamin Tallman and Patience Durfee, on 22 October 1730 at Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI.

     Dennis Ray Fish was born on 3 September 1953 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. He was the son of Raymond Marshal Fish and Marian Nadine Robbins. Dennis Ray Fish died on 7 October 2019 at age 66.

     Herbert E. Fish married Blanche Alida Brumbaugh, daughter of Merton Perry Brumbach and Harriet Eliza Brockway. Herbert E. Fish was born on 24 April 1881 at Massachusetts. He died on 10 June 1956 at Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 75.

     Jacob I. Fish was born in 1862. He married Mary L. Snyder. Jacob I. Fish died in 1942. He was buried in 1942 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #19313149.

     Jay Fish married Helen Servis.

     Marianna Louise Fish was born on 6 April 1946 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA. She was the daughter of Orville Dean Fish and Nina Bernice Ludden. Marianna Louise Fish lived in 2010 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. She died on 7 May 2019 at Hiwawatha, Linn Co., IA, at age 73

Obituary -- Phillips Funeral Home, Vinton IA; 2019 (via Findagrave.com):

Marianna Louise Fish Nichols

Marianna L. (Fish) Nichols, age 73, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Vinton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Dennis and Dona Oldorf Hospice House of mercy in Hiawatha, with her family by her side, following a two year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Pastor Rick Gail officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday also at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.
A memorial fund has been established for the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center in Cedar Rapids.

Marianna was born on April 6, 1946 in Shellsburg, the daughter of Orville and Nina (Ludden) Fish. She attended school in Shellsburg and graduated from Washington High School in Vinton with the class of 1964. She graduated from the Paris Academy of Beauty Culture in Cedar Rapids in 1965.

On August 3, 1968, Marianna married David Nichols in Cedar Rapids.

Marianna worked in a beauty salon in Vinton until opening Marianna’s Beauty Salon, which she operated from 1968 until 1995. Marianna and David moved to Cedar Rapids in 1996 and she worked at Transamerica from 1998, until her retirement in 2009.

She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Cedar Rapids.

Marianna was a talented musician and could play the organ and accordion by ear. She loved to shop and always tried to look her best. She was an accomplished cook and baker, and her “bunny cakes” were a family favorite. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart and she very much enjoyed helping with her triplet grandchildren. She loved to play Rook, and taught the game to all her grandchildren.

Marianna bravely fought her illness, which enabled her to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary, granddaughter Karlee’s high school graduation, daughter Amy’s 25th wedding anniversary and a special family trip to Branson.

She is survived by her husband David; her daughters, Amy (Jeff) Pregon of Cedar Rapids, and Sarah (Brad) Brotherton of Polk City; 10 grandchildren, Joseph, Holly, Brian, Michael, and Steven Pregon, and Karlee, Kassidy, Emma, Sofie, and Tristan Brotherton; her sister, Donna (Gary) Lindsey of Vinton, and her brother Ron (Connie) Fish of Shellsburg; her aunt Lois Trull of Whittier, CA; as well as many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Marianna was preceded in death by her parents.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Leila Kutteh and the staff at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center for their excellent treatment of Marianna.

She was buried in May 2019 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #198959901.

     Mary Ann Fish was born on 26 August 1848 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH.¹ She married Andrew Luther Algire on 29 December 1869 at Clark Co., OH.¹ Mary Ann Fish died on 16 June 1929 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 80.

     Myron Lester Fish was born on 22 August 1922 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Rollie Lee Fish and Mamie Anita Nabholz. Myron Lester Fish began military service WW II service, U.S. Marine Corps. He married Venice Maude Pardun on 21 June 1942 at Brandon, Buchanan Co., IA. Myron Lester Fish died on 24 June 2017 at Shellsburg, Benton Co. (probably), IA, at age 94.
Note: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 29 Oct 1950; Page 23; (Newspapers.com):

"Pig Hatching" Is an Old Story To Fish Family

SHELLSBURG -- This business of "pig Hatcheries" isn't new to Rollie Lee Fish and his sons, Myron and Orville. They've been doing it for years.

It's pretty widely accepted that some people can raise pigs and some can't.

Mr. Fish and his sons have little trouble saving pigs, but if they tried to fatten them for market they’d run into another problem -- no feed. So they sell their pigs as feeders -- between 600 and 700 of them a year. -- and have no trouble finding a market.

Most is Untillable

More than half of the hilly land on the farm operated by Mr. Fish and Myron north of Shellsburg has to be left in timber or permanent pasture. If cropped it would become barren waste-land in a few years. "And I like to see a little grass growing out there, Mr. Fish said.

Orville has the same problem on his farm a half mile north of his father's. Only 45 of the 140 acres on his farm are tillable.

"This year," Orville said, "I have only 15 acres of corm, which won't even be enough to feed my sows. I have raised hundred-bushel-to-the -acre corn, but I can't grow corn every year. We usually figure on corn about one year out of four. That's the only way to keep all the topsoil from washing off.

But while the fish hills aren't too well suited for row crops, they seem to be a good place for raising pigs. Orville, who has saved 115 pigs from 14 sows so far this fall, gives the topography part of the credit for his success at pig raising. As he put it: "Every time it rains it washes the disease germs off -- and some of the soil along with it, I guess."

Farrow In Barns

Neither Mr. Fish nor Orville have any special equipment for farrowing their sows. Two horse barns on the farms serve the purpose.

"I keep about 40 portable gates handy," Orville said, "and when a sow gets ready to farrow, I just pen her up.

He has plans, however, for building a new farrowing house -- perhaps next summer.

"Then I'll probably keep the hog house and barn both full of sows and pigs," he said.

Orville thinks a good disposition is the best quality a brood sow can have, and he chooses his breeding stock with that in mind.

"An old sow that's cranky isn't worth a dime to you whether she has one teat or a dozen," he explained. "I like to keep sows that won't jump up and trample pigs every time I climb into a pen."

Pick Brood Sows

Soon after they've farrowed, Orville ear-notches healthy gilts from big litters providing their mother's have quiet dispositions. Then, before they would be sold as feeders, he saves back about half those with ear marks -- the ones that are the best doers. He also watches for even markings -- they''re Spotted Poland Chinas -- to keep his herd looking uniform. Sows are grade, but he keeps a purebred boar.

Orville likes to castrate his pigs when they're about two weeks old.

"At that age," he said, "they never miss a meal. And then there's nothing to stop me from vaccinating when the pigs are six to eight weeks old."

     Nancy Elizabeth Fish was born on 3 December 1877 at Jackson Co., IN. She married Albert Persinger, son of James H. Persinger and Mary Ann Hall, after 11 June 1900 at Republic Co. (probably), KS. Nancy Elizabeth Fish died on 19 February 1948 at Belleville, Republic Co., KS, at age 70.

     Orville Dean Fish was born on 29 May 1920 at Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Rollie Lee Fish and Mamie Anita Nabholz. Orville Dean Fish married Nina Bernice Ludden, daughter of Leon Lester Ludden and Luella R. Swaim, on 22 June 1940 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA. Orville Dean Fish died on 25 November 2014 at Vinton, Benton Co., IA, at age 94

Obituary -- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Thursday, 27 November 2014; Page P12; (Newspapers.com):

Orville Fish

SHELSBURG -- Orville Dean Fish, 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at the Vinton Lutheran Home following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Vinton, with Pastor Bob Gaston officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.

A memorial fund has been established.

Orville was born May 29, 1920, in Shellsburg to Rollie L. and Mamie (Nabholz) Fish. On June 22, 1940, he was united in marriage to Nina Ludden in Vinton. She preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2014.

Orville farmed in the Shellsburg area and loved working. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dominoes, rook and reading. Orville was a great cook and he taught Sunday school for many years.

He was buried in November 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #139221645.
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The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 29 Oct 1950; Page 23; (Newspapers.com):

"Pig Hatching" Is an Old Story To Fish Family

SHELLSBURG -- This business of "pig Hatcheries" isn't new to Rollie Lee Fish and his sons, Myron and Orville. They've been doing it for years.

It's pretty widely accepted that some people can raise pigs and some can't.

Mr. Fish and his sons have little trouble saving pigs, but if they tried to fatten them for market they’d run into another problem -- no feed. So they sell their pigs as feeders -- between 600 and 700 of them a year. -- and have no trouble finding a market.

Most is Untillable

More than half of the hilly land on the farm operated by Mr. Fish and Myron north of Shellsburg has to be left in timber or permanent pasture. If cropped it would become barren waste-land in a few years. "And I like to see a little grass growing out there, Mr. Fish said.

Orville has the same problem on his farm a half mile north of his father's. Only 45 of the 140 acres on his farm are tillable.

"This year," Orville said, "I have only 15 acres of corm, which won't even be enough to feed my sows. I have raised hundred-bushel-to-the -acre corn, but I can't grow corn every year. We usually figure on corn about one year out of four. That's the only way to keep all the topsoil from washing off.

But while the fish hills aren't too well suited for row crops, they seem to be a good place for raising pigs. Orville, who has saved 115 pigs from 14 sows so far this fall, gives the topography part of the credit for his success at pig raising. As he put it: "Every time it rains it washes the disease germs off -- and some of the soil along with it, I guess."

Farrow In Barns

Neither Mr. Fish nor Orville have any special equipment for farrowing their sows. Two horse barns on the farms serve the purpose.

"I keep about 40 portable gates handy," Orville said, "and when a sow gets ready to farrow, I just pen her up.

He has plans, however, for building a new farrowing house -- perhaps next summer.

"Then I'll probably keep the hog house and barn both full of sows and pigs," he said.

Orville thinks a good disposition is the best quality a brood sow can have, and he chooses his breeding stock with that in mind.

"An old sow that's cranky isn't worth a dime to you whether she has one teat or a dozen," he explained. "I like to keep sows that won't jump up and trample pigs every time I climb into a pen."

Pick Brood Sows

Soon after they've farrowed, Orville ear-notches healthy gilts from big litters providing their mother's have quiet dispositions. Then, before they would be sold as feeders, he saves back about half those with ear marks -- the ones that are the best doers. He also watches for even markings -- they''re Spotted Poland Chinas -- to keep his herd looking uniform. Sows are grade, but he keeps a purebred boar.

Orville likes to castrate his pigs when they're about two weeks old.

"At that age," he said, "they never miss a meal. And then there's nothing to stop me from vaccinating when the pigs are six to eight weeks old."


The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 01 Jul 1990; Page 51; (Newspapers.com):

Fish

SHELLSBURG --- The 50th wedding anniversary of Orville and Nina Fish, Shellsburg, was noted June 23 with a buffet supper at Collins Plaza Hotel. a Family dinner was held June 22 at Cedar Rock, Independence.

Their children and spouses are: Ron and Connie Fish, Shellsburg; Gary and Donna Lindsey, David and Marianna Nichols all of Vinton.

The former Nina Ludden and Mr. Fish were married June 22, 1940, in Vinton. They have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.


Environmental Working Group Farm Subsidy Database; Internet:

Orville D. Fish, Shellsburg, IA 52332, received payments totaling $28,236 from 1995 through 2006.
     

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Sunday, 20 Jun 2010; Page 67; (Newspapers.com):

Fish 70th Anniversary

Shellsburg

Orville and Nina Fish will observe their 70th anniversary on June 22, 2010, with a celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. at Gatherings, 905 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends are invited.

The former Nina Bernice Ludden and Orville Dean Fish were married June 22, 1940, in Vinton. They have three children, Donna (Gary) Lindsey, O. Ronald (Connie) Fish, and Marianna (David) Nichols; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Cards may be sent to: 5944 32nd Avenue, Shellsburg, IA 52332.


http://calhailsar.blogspot.com/2014/11/grandpa-grandma-fish.html?spref=tw; November 25, 2014;

Grandpa & Grandma Fish
by Eron Linsey

I received some bad news today from my adoptive mother. My grandfather passed this morning around mid-night. This post is for him.

I believe I was 7 when I was adopted by my family in Iowa. I loved my Grandpa and Grandma Fish. They were one of the bright spots in a childhood that didn't have a lot of bright spots. As a child you don't ever really have a reason to love someone, so you can't come up with an explanation when pressed about it. You just love them. Grandparents especially. Typically you only have two sets- I was fortunate enough to have several sets to love.

We lost Grandma in 2010. I was a newly commissioned Army Officer, just coming home from my Officer's Basic Course. I didn't have a lot of time to grieve. My mother had asked me to speak at the funeral, and in a fog, I wrote and then delivered some thoughts. I was then out the door and on my way to Afghanistan. I thought about her during the deployment sometimes, during a lull in missions, when it was quiet. Then we would have troops in contact and I would be back to managing another field problem. I guess that was my way of grieving. Doing the best job I could do.

As an adult I can quantify why I loved them. Grandpa Fish was a Christian man. He walked the walk and worked the talk. See what I did there? Grandpa’s form of proselytizing was showing his faith through work. Matthew 7:15-20 says: ‘Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good? tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good?fruit.

Every tree hat bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.’

And Grandpa Fish had a job which allowed him to show all his faith, his good works, his mercy and goodness. He was a farmer. And I followed him around that farm. I baled hay, helped carry piglets down into the basement when for some reason the sows had them in the winter. I helped during out ‘wood bees’ where the cousins and uncles would gather and cut enough wood for most of the winter. We worked hard. And Grandpa taught me. Grandpa liked to have fun too. Fishing in the pond. Taking nearly, yearly trips to the boundary waters. Driving cross country in his pickup with his camper on the back to Oregon. We saw some country. Of course he was a tease too. He liked to tease Marianne- a lot. I remember he would clean his fingernails with his pocket knife and then cut a piece of fruit and offer it to her, sometimes chase her around the fire pit down at the pond.

What he exemplified the most though, was the Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23:? ?

‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no?law.’

As I said before, I was a pretty angry youth. There are reasons and if you follow this blog I will get into them. When I was 14, 15 and 16 I was raging inside. I remember the summer of 1986, I was 15 years old. I was helping him around the house and he was making an ax handle. I had gotten into some trouble at school and wasn’t invited back. I was licking my wounds and thinking about how to get around the problem or run away from it. That day he told me to make a decision. He told me that if I didn’t I would live my life without anyone, alone, by myself. He told me to decide whether I was going to be a man of honor, live up to my word, listen to people and do what I was told. I didn’t answer him that day, but later that summer, as I sat on a bus headed across the state to start my life on my own I did make that decision. I am happy that he and Grandma got to see that all the time I spent with them meant something. And while today I still fail at things. I remember the joy, peace, kindness, goodness and gentleness of his nature. The fruit of his spirit.