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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE MAILMAN

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Grandma and Grandpa Franke1922

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Gerhard was

born in

Chemnitz,

Germany on

July 27, 1922

The two house

pictured are homes

the Franke’s lived in

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The Franke clan made its way to the U.S. A. shortly thereafter.

Gerhard is the

baby in the

photo!

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Boonton,

NJ was

where they

settled.

Gee, I

think Main

Street was

a dirt road

back then.

And the

Morris Canal

was still in

operation!

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Grandma and Dad1922

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Dad wasn't happy about this photo!

1925

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Which one will Gerhard pick for dinner?

1925

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Gerhard and brother Herbie

1928

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Gerhard and Herbie in the backyard of Wilson Street house.

1929

We used to

climb that pole

as kids, it’s still

there today!

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Grandma Franke, Gerhard and Herbie

1930s

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Gerhardand his grandfather

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Gerhard's high school photo and his High School

1940

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Dad smiling entering the Coast Guard

1940s

So here's the Coast Guard marching song,We sing on land or sea.Through surf and storm and howling gale,High shall our purpose be."Semper Paratus" is our guide,Our fame, our glory too.To fight to save or fight to die,Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you!

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More Coast Guard photos…

With Jack Higby

Dad always told us he was a big shot in the Coast Guard!

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Dad was more athletic then we remember!

With Uncle John

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On Bob’s cross country skis

1980s

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Then this guy …

Met this girl

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And married!February 26, 1949

With Annie

Reese and

Frank

Bolcar

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The parents of the bride and groom!

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He built her a little cabin in the woods

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They liked to have a good time

New Year’s

Eve, 1948

Mom

dressed-up

and ready

to go out!

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Of course the partying only lasted for a short time. They started having children.

1950

Their first child, Marty, was special…

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But so was their fourth (Mom’s favorite!).

1956

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They had a few more

too!

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Marty

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Sue

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Kurt

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Bob

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Carol

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Richie

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Happy Birthday Dad, Gerhard,Ger, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, aka our favorite Mailman

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Our thanks to everyone who came to honor our father, we

greatly appreciate your attendance.

Sincerely,Marty, Sue, Kurt, Bob, Carol and Rich (and Mom who's

watching from above!)