“For I have stayed on God’s paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.” Job 23:11

Photograph of Dad and Mom on the July 4th float, Pitman, NJ. They were charter members of St. James Lutheran Church. The float was in honor of the church’s 50th anniversary.

Our family has been visited by sorrow; we lost my husband’s father during the first week of May. He lived a long and joy-filled life, he always found things to do, he bowled with other seniors three times a week at 89 years old and swing-danced weekly until just a short time ago. He started a successful business and left a legacy of a life well-lived behind him. He was married to our mother for over 65 years. He served our country in World War II. He touched others with his good spirit and generosity. I think what I admired most was his commitment to his family. When his time to go came, he quietly left the world to be with his God. Dad’s path and the life he lived led him home to heaven. A good man. I will miss him.