Lois (1930-2010) and Norbert (1926-2080)

At my Mother's funeral, I was saddened to discover that I remembered very little of my time growing up. As friends and family shared memories and anecdotes, I attempted to record as meny as I could recall. My sidlings and I will be gathering these hilarious and heart-warming ftales or publication here as a tribute to our parents.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The most important man in town

Our father worked for the local natural gas utility company as a meter service man.  His territory was located in the near downtown area, Since this was before the explosion of fast food resuurants, he usually ate his lunch in the small mom and pop establishments in his teritory.  Occasionally, if he had worked enough overtime, we could all go out to eaat one of his favorite places. Often, we would walk into one of his regular lunch haunts, and the owner (usually behind the bar) and the waitresses would all greet him by name.  It didn't matter where we went, everybody knew our Dad.  I was sure that he must have veen one of the most important men in town. -- Mike
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  1. Linda LeeMay 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    I remember waiting for dad to come home from work on a hot summer day. When he got home he would take us swimming at the local public pool. Mom would sometimes go to. On the weekend we would all go to Edelina to go swimming at a swimming pond for the day. We would pack a picnic lunch and meet the Benster family there. - Linda

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