Another Angel Called Up

<3 My Uncle Tom and my Dad, Jerry Strohkirch  <3

Thomas Erwin Frelka

Dates:
Birth date: February 21, 1937
Death date: September 22, 2010

Obituary:

Thomas E. Frelka, age 73, Bowler, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Langlade Hospital, Antigo.  He was born February 21, 1937 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Erwin and Alice (Jankowski) Frelka.  On August 13, 1960, Thomas was united in marriage to Judith Strohkirch in Milwaukee.  She survives.  Thomas was a US Army Veteran.  He was employed at several banks in Milwaukee as a bank controller retiring in 2001.  Upon retirement, the couple moved to Bowler.  Thomas loved bein 'Up North' and loved being in the outdoors where he spent much of his time.  He also enjoyed gambling and fishing.  Survivors include his wife, Judith, two children; Gregory (Robyn) Frelka and Kelly (Glen) Pedersen, all of Milwaukee, four grandchildren; Nathan, Cassidy, Jake & Lindsey and two brothers; Fred (Diane) Frelka, Mukwonago and Jim (Diane) Frelka, Oregon.

Visitation:
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church.


Service:
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church, Phlox.  Rev. David Barrett and Deacon Thomas Hartman will officiate.

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Remember When ~Intro

Yep, feeling more than a little nostalgic today. Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's the fact that I'm sleep deprived...whatever the cause it has had me tripping down memory lane for the last week or two.  Thinking back to the good, the bad and the ugly times, and trying very hard to remember it all, or not to remember in some cases. 

I can't believe that I can't remember EVERYTHING that I want to.   (Did I really just say that?)  Do I now need to admit that I am getting old because I can't remember every minute detail? I don't think I'm ready for that yet. After all, all the names in my little black book don't have M.D. after them!

In order to get past this dilemma...I've decided to piece together a little of my life and post it here on my blog, so I have something to refer back to when I'm old and need to remember these stories for my future grandchildren.  I'm stressing the word FUTURE on the grandchildren subject...I'm thinking like 10 years from now at the very earliest!!! 

To most of you these blurbs and memories won't mean a thing and if you don't read them...that's OK. Some will be ridiculously boring and not make any sense to those of you who did not know me as a child.  Some probably shouldn't be repeated on a public blog...but hey, I'm exercising my right to free speech and it is MY blog afterall.  :D

Chapter 1 ~ The Parents
Meet my Mom and Dad.  Jerry and Gale Strohkirch

Jerry and Gale Strohkirch March 24, 1967