Childhood & Youth
What was your favorite subject in school?
What is: arthimatic
What was Grandma's first car ?
What is: I never owned a car on my own- my 1st car was when I got married ( even that car wasn't registered in my name!!)
If Grandma could visit any country, where would she go?
What is : Switzerland
What does Grandma say is the key to long life?
What is : Live Simply
What chores did you have as a child?
What is : Hanging wash
What state did Grandma live in the shortest?
What is : Pennsylvania
What is one food Grandma's refuses to eat?
What is : Limberger cheeese
What makes Grandma happiest?
What is : New babies/ Grandkis
What pets did you have growing up?
What is: None
What was the first name of your parents?
What is: William Holtel & Caroline Brockman
What's one thing Grandma always has in her purse?
What is : Money -- but not much
What advice does Grandma often give to her grandchildren?
What is: Always be honest and kind
What's your favorite holiday?
What is: Halloween-- always dressing like a bum ( poor person) we had to make our own costumes.
How did Grandpa propose ?
What is: "well, he wasn't very romantic- we were on our way to A. Eleanors house for a visit & before we got out of the car, he showed me the ring & said I have something for you..."
What invention changed your life the most?
What is : The television
Where did Grandma grow up?
What is: Oldenburg, Indiana
How did Grandpa and and you meet?
What is: We were introduced by a nun that knew Dad's brother- Dr. John
What is your favorite meal?
What is : seafood- specifically lobster