From their father’s side, many Norwegian customs are still
alive today. At Christmas time, their father makes a traditional Norwegian breakfast
of Norwegian pancakes. Gramma Goesel loved Little House on the Prairie stories
and passed down her books to Tiffeni who still has them.
From the German side, Grandpa
Goesel was a builder and during the Depression, he made wooden trucks and sold
them at the local hardware store. He made trucks for all of his children and
grandchildren. 
From their mother’s side, Italian food is the best. Most
recipes have garlic, basil and tomatoes. Pasta is the best, so is pizza. Many
traditional Italian holidays are embraced and celebrated. 
Unfortunately, not
many Lithuanian traditions have been passed down. But grandpa kept many letters
and photographs of his family that were saved and with assistance from
interpreters, many things were learned about this side of the family. And
because Grandpa was in WWII, Charlie developed an historian’s heart with his
interest in naval history. 
Here are a few pictures of the grandparents my children had
the pleasure of knowing and loving.
Marvin & Gladys on their wedding day and during their retirement.
This concludes my posts for honoring grandparents.
If you do
not preserve, protect and display your family’s histories and heirlooms, who
would you be today?
Create your Family Museum NOW!
