Chargerz Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Very sad to read about your grandfather and the miscarriage. I'm prayin' for you and everyone in your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sorry to hear this Muck. Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers coming for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 muck, i'm so sorry you guys are going through both losses. my deepest thoughts to the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Muck I am very sorry to hear about your losses. My condolences. I am thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) Thanks everyone. My grandfather passed tonight, almost 24hrs after the miscarriage. My grandmother's spirits have picked up immensely -- she was able to have a good amount of laughter interspersed with the tears tonight. Her husband, my grandfather, was an amazing man. * Grew up in a farm house with dirt floors; family spoke only German in the house. * Paid his way through college (after taking four years between HS and college to save up enough to pay for the first year; the final three were on bank loans) by working on the grounds crew around campus -- still managed to get a B average majoring in mathematics and letter eleven times in football, basketball and track. * Earned a masters in mathematics while teaching Army boys electronics -- he couldn't serve in WWII because he was color blind, but he was darn sure he'd do whatever he could to help the cause. * Earned a doctorate in education -- it took him six or seven years of night and weekend classes to finish it ... which he did while still teaching and coaching. * Painted houses in the summer to help make ends meet. * Was inducted in the the Teachers Hall of Fame after a 40-ish year career as teacher, coach and school administrator. * First president of a 50-ish year old credit union; his account number was 0000000007. The credit unions' first officers were the coaches at the HS; he was the president because he was the math teacher! If you wanted to make a deposit, you simply had to walk into the coaches office -- sure were different times! * Taught Sunday School for more than 40 years. * Several decade invlvement in the Boy Scouts. Simply put, he was a man who changed lives through teaching... and he was teaching lessons to the very end! Hard work solves many problems; don't limit your education to what comes out of a textbook; feed and clothe the poorest among us; have fun in the midst of the hard work... Edited January 2, 2008 by muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Your grandfather was a good man and had a productive life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) Wow, 92 years of life and 70 years of marriage. I bet your grandfather has some great stories on both accounts, While I know it's sad to let him go, I'm sure all your memories of him will bring smiles to your face and warmth to your heart for years to come. As for the loss you and your wife suffered, words cannot express how bad I feel for the both of you. Edited January 2, 2008 by 'canes2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sorry to hear on both accounts Muck. Sounds like your grandpa led a long, enjoyable life, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thanks everyone. My grandfather passed tonight, almost 24hrs after the miscarriage. My grandmother's spirits have picked up immensely -- she was able to have a good amount of laughter interspersed with the tears tonight. Her husband, my grandfather, was an amazing man. * Grew up in a farm house with dirt floors; family spoke only German in the house. * Paid his way through college (after taking four years between HS and college to save up enough to pay for the first year; the final three were on bank loans) by working on the grounds crew around campus -- still managed to get a B average majoring in mathematics and letter eleven times in football, basketball and track. * Earned a masters in mathematics while teaching Army boys electronics -- he couldn't serve in WWII because he was color blind, but he was darn sure he'd do whatever he could to help the cause. * Earned a doctorate in education -- it took him six or seven years of night and weekend classes to finish it ... which he did while still teaching and coaching. * Painted houses in the summer to help make ends meet. * Was inducted in the the Teachers Hall of Fame after a 40-ish year career as teacher, coach and school administrator. * First president of a 50-ish year old credit union; his account number was 0000000007. The credit unions' first officers were the coaches at the HS; he was the president because he was the math teacher! If you wanted to make a deposit, you simply had to walk into the coaches office -- sure were different times! * Taught Sunday School for more than 40 years. * Several decade invlvement in the Boy Scouts. Simply put, he was a man who changed lives through teaching... and he was teaching lessons to the very end! Hard work solves many problems; don't limit your education to what comes out of a textbook; feed and clothe the poorest among us; have fun in the midst of the hard work... I am sorry he passed and I am happy to see your grandmother is coping as best she can. His accomplishments are outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I was moaning about having a water heater burst on Monday, but this puts my troubles in perspective. Very sorry for your losses muck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Muck ... I am sorry for your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Wow, that is truly horrible to hear. Very, very sorry for your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 whoa! sorry to hear this, muck. Best out to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 My prayers go out to your family muck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Thanks everyone. My grandfather passed tonight, almost 24hrs after the miscarriage. My grandmother's spirits have picked up immensely -- she was able to have a good amount of laughter interspersed with the tears tonight. Her husband, my grandfather, was an amazing man. * Grew up in a farm house with dirt floors; family spoke only German in the house. * Paid his way through college (after taking four years between HS and college to save up enough to pay for the first year; the final three were on bank loans) by working on the grounds crew around campus -- still managed to get a B average majoring in mathematics and letter eleven times in football, basketball and track. * Earned a masters in mathematics while teaching Army boys electronics -- he couldn't serve in WWII because he was color blind, but he was darn sure he'd do whatever he could to help the cause. * Earned a doctorate in education -- it took him six or seven years of night and weekend classes to finish it ... which he did while still teaching and coaching. * Painted houses in the summer to help make ends meet. * Was inducted in the the Teachers Hall of Fame after a 40-ish year career as teacher, coach and school administrator. * First president of a 50-ish year old credit union; his account number was 0000000007. The credit unions' first officers were the coaches at the HS; he was the president because he was the math teacher! If you wanted to make a deposit, you simply had to walk into the coaches office -- sure were different times! * Taught Sunday School for more than 40 years. * Several decade invlvement in the Boy Scouts. Simply put, he was a man who changed lives through teaching... and he was teaching lessons to the very end! Hard work solves many problems; don't limit your education to what comes out of a textbook; feed and clothe the poorest among us; have fun in the midst of the hard work... wow, he was indeed a heck of a guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 sorry for your loses....no one will ever be able to take the memories you have of your grandfather from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Very sorry for your losses muck. Thanks for sharing the stories about your Grandfather, seemed like a remarkable man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Very sorry for your losses Muck, I lost my mother 15 years ago today and I can only wish she had lived for nearly as many years as your Grandfather. Your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sorry for the losses. What a great representative of a great generation. I can tell you're proud of his accomplishments, stories like his are motivational to me. Thank you for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNasty Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Your grandfather lived an impressive life; I'll bet you have a lot of good memories with him. My condolences on your losses. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 sorry Muck ..prayers sent your way ...stay strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Holy crap, sorry to hear about all this, terrible way to start the new year. When its time....its time......on both fronts. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Sorry to hear about your losses Muck. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Geez muck, sorry to hear about your losses. Your grandpa led an inspiring life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Muck, it sounds as though your baby will be escorted into heaven by a very good man. You and your wife are in my prayers. I am sorry for both of your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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