Just so there's no confusion, we're the Schirfs who left Pennsylvania in the early 1950s and settled in Hamburg, New York.
My brother and I from many years ago. He got looks; I got brains. ;)
His demon spawn. AKA Courtney Lenna (15) and Kendra Zane (11).
Aunty Diane, according to the talented Lenna. :)
Another drawing by Lenna.
My parents on their 25th wedding anniversary.
The flowers are from Virgil.
My dad 10 about 10 years later, in July 1987.
He'd just made a funny at my expense. Typical. ;)
My dad begins his modeling career. :)
Virgil at work.
Wonder what he does when he's not busy? ;)
Where it all began. My paternal grandparents (on the left) on their wedding day, July 26, 1910.
I blame them for everything. :)
Front—Bride: Anna Marie Shank (b. 12 August 1886; d. 27 August 1948)
Maid of honor: Kate Schirf (cousin of the groom).
Back—Groom: Nicholas P. Schirf (b. 24 November 1885; d. 22 October 1958)
Best man: Frank Shank (brother of the bride)
My late Aunt Marietta during her World War II service in the Army Air Corps.
We never did figure out how she got past the minimum height requirement. :)
me or go to http://www.slywy.com.