Doug's paternal Grandpa passed away just before Christmas this past year. He was able to celebrate his 97th birthday just days before joining Grandma Agnes in heaven, who passed away almost 10 years before on Christmas day. Grandpa Stein was a man who had lived in only one house his entire life. He took the ferry across the Kaskaskia river to get to church every week. He proudly served our country in WWII. He celebrated 55 years of marriage with his wife and had 4 children, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Grandpa lived in his own house until a month before his passing. Six months before he was still driving his car during the day! He was an amazing person and we always say "they just don't make 'em like that anymore". His memory was sharp as a tac. He would always give such detail in his stories. Living his whole life in one town, he knew everything about our area and was the go-to guy for all questions about back then.
He lived a long full life and will be missed dearly by many. In Grandpa's words of wisdom...."Don't take any wooden nickels!"
Makes me sad. I remember riding bikes past his house and visiting with them after church. I have although no relation I have always called him Grandpa Stein. This is a nice dedication.
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