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In 1961, My dad had a new house built at 725 Eunice Dr. In Webster Groves behind my sister house on North Forest. I attended Plymouth Jr. High for my freshman year and in 1962, for my sophomore year, I attended Webster Groves High. In June, 1962, Dad died of a major heart attack. In July, 1963, moved to Blueberry Hill subdivision off Vontalge Rd. in south county. My mom, brother and me merged with my sister family. Attended Lindbergh for only 2 years. Sorry I didn't make the effort to meet fellow classmates. I was a bit shy. Joined the Naval Reserve after high school. Two years active duty. Boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. Spent time in Norfolk, VA. Twelve months at Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet. Next, USS Georgetown. A cruise thru the Panama Canal in 1967. Crossed the equator on the Pacific Ocean and became a "Shellback" for crossing the line. Married on Oct. 16, 1971 at Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church in Crestwood, MO to Marilyn Messmer, Cor Jesu '67. Had a Real Estate License for a short time. Went to St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley (AA) in 1975 & 1976. Hosted weekly 50's & 60's oldies show at the college radio station for 12 years. Retired from job as a machine operator after 36 years at CMI
. Vacationed at Lake of the Ozarks almost every summer. Several float trips. Several trips to Florida and once to Yellowstone N.P. Western Caribbean cruise in 2005. Purchased 2006 Mustang GT with 12,200 Miles in July 2014. Some people tell me I have a midlife crisis. Took an 18 day car tour traveling the old U.S. 66 from Illinois to California with the Mustang back in October, 2015. Two weeks just going west. To do this 66 trip properly, need at least 3 weeks to see everything. Put 5500 miles on the Mustang. Did this trip with a tour group. There was a least 25 couples or better. Pictures on my facebook page. In Sept. 2016, with 2 couples from 66 trip, we traveled around Lake Superior in Canada. Immediately after that, traveled across Iowa on U.S. 6. A 2 day event. Went to Norfolk Virginia in June, 2017 to tour naval base where I was stationed 50 years ago. Also to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, VA. Also went to Charlottesville, VA to see Thomas Jefferson Monticello house. In June,2018, Went to Dearborn, Michigan to visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Toured the Ford truck plant. Also took in the Henry Ford Estate and Edsel Ford Estate. Visited the Oldsmobile Museum in Lansing, Michigan. Then to South Bend, IN to visit the Studebaker Museum. In June 2019, met up with group from the route 66 trip, we traveled the Lincoln Highway in Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. In July 2019, Wife & I went to Texas, to visit the 2 Bushes Museums, JFK Museum, LBJ Museum, the Alamo, the River Walk and 3 missions in San Antonio. Also saw the Eisenhower birthplace in Denison, TX. Last stop was the Clinton Museum in Little Rock. Was to go to Mt. Rushmore with 22 couples back in June 2020, but cancel till June 2021 because of Coronavirus. That trip never happened. In June, 2022, we took a 10 day trip to Utah to visit the 5 national parks, Arches, Canyonland, Zion, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon. We took I-70 out to Utah, A beautiful drive between Denver and Vail. Gas was 5.19. Hamburger & bag of chips was $17. Lodging wasn't cheap either. Had heavy rain on first day and little rain on second day and the rest was great. On Nov. 23, 23, Was in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown St. Louis with the Route 66 Assoc. of MO. driving the white Mustang. On Dec 27, 2022 I found some black ice with my 2006 bluw Mustang and the insurance totaled it. My brother wanted to buy the mustang if repairs would be under $10,000. I was going to repair it, but found another 2007 Mustang GT/CS convertible that just popped up and purchased it Jan 20, 2023 with only 38,800 miles. I feel so sad about my old Mustang- I loved that car. I wasn't planning on a convertible. The first mustang was repaired, but brother fell backward on his driveway and had 6 staples on back of head. Brother ended up in nursing home, I paid to get it out of body shop. Sold the first Mustang in July, 2024. Sold the white Mustang GT/CS convertible in August 2024.. I purchased a 2007 Mustang GT/CS Vista Blue coupe back in May 2024 with 22,000 miles. Took part in the July 4th parade in downtown St. Louis with newest Mustang representing Route 66 Association of Missouri. Went to Branson, MO and Columbia, MO for granddaughter, Samantha, softball tournament in July, 2024.
Go to the car shows at Culvers in Arnold, MO. on the first Sat of month and other car shows whenever I can or remember. Joined Route 66 Missouri Association in 2016. The Association does a car cruise every September on the old U.S. 66 starting on Friday morning and ending Sunday morning as a group meeting at a park for coffee and donuts etc and say goodbyes. Belong to 55+ Club at Assumption Parish on Mattis RD. In the winter, I walk 4 Miles at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish indoor track. During the summer, I walk 3.7 miles thru Cardinal Springs subdivision behind my home. Have a collection of 50's & 60's music on CD's. Over 500 CD's. I'm on Facebook.
