Dick and Vi (Hobbs – DHS ’54) Ziegler 63rd Anniversary
Posting from Dick Ziegler: McMinnville, OR
Hello Gary,
Dick and Vi Ziegler just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary Monday, July 17th.
I met Viola (Hobbs) in late August, 1952. I was working for Peavey Elevators in Dunseith, doing repair work on their elevator in Dunseith. My job was finished in Dunseith, and I was headed out of town to reaturn to New Rockford. As my friend and I were pulling out of our parking space to leave town, I noticed this pretty young girl step out onto the street. Leroy, a friend I had met while in Dunseith, was hitching a ride, and I asked him if he knew who that girl was. Leroy said yes, that’s Ole Hobbs, would you like to meet her? I said I would, so we pulled up along side of her, and Leroy called out to her. He said there was someone who wanted to meet her. Vi came over to the car, and we were introduced. She seemed very special to me, and I wanted to spend some more time with her. The next thing I knew, I asked her if she’d like to go to a dance with me that night. (Even though I didn’t know how to dance.) She said she would, and that changed my life forever. We spent the next two years going together, and were married July 17, 1954. If Vi had stepped out onto the street 10 seconds sooner, or later, we’d have never met. I think there may have been some Devine Intervention involved. We’ve had a beautiful marriage together.
Dick Ziegler
Don Johnson Pictures
Posted by Brenda (Dick) Johnson Dunseith, ND
Gary:
I’ve been cleaning and sorting some pictures. Some are very old and some fairly recent. I came across 2 pictures of Dick’s dad I found interesting. If he had been living he would have turned 89 last week on July 13. The picture of Don outside of the Garden Tap on Main Street was taken in 1965 and I think that’s what most folks remember. The picture of him in the band uniform was taken in 1946 (not sure of the exact date). I thought my father-in-law looked impressive in his uniform and can clearly see his German heritage. Good deal he had a Norwegian side to even this out. 
Brenda
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Blog (617) posted on November 9, 2009
Posted on November 9, 2009
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Dr. Loeb & Erling’s Book Reply from Brenda Hoffman (68): Greenville, SC
Dear Gary, My Mom and Dad still talk about Dr. Loeb’s brilliance. They contend that if Dr. Loeb had not been our doctor at the San, mom and I would have been hospitalized much longer. Dr. Loeb’s high expectations encouraged San Haven employees to perform just a bit better. In the ‘its a small world category,’ one of Dave’s periodontal patients in St. Cloud, MN was a next door neighbor of the Loeb family and I was able to take a letter from her to Hannah Loeb at our last Dunseith reunion. Our patient also talked about Dr. Loeb’s expertise.
And then of course, I just finished Erling Landsverk’s book My Dakota Years ( which I loved -I asked him to write another!) and via our emails found out that he and his sister were in the carriage with Hannah Loeb at the reunion. I so wanted to talk to Hannah and tell her how grateful I was for all that she and Dr. Loeb did for me that I chased the carriage for a few blocks (running all the way!). The carriage driver and passengers (if I remember correctly!) thought is was kind of a silly sight to see me running as fast as I could in the back streets of Dunseith. Brenda Hoffman class of 1968
Loeb’s & Erling Reply from Lloyd Awalt (44): Bottineau, ND.
Hi Gary just some answers to some of writers. Karen Loeb Mhyre that was a very nice article about your dad. I worked at the San when I was about 15 I lived across the street from your mother Hannah I grew up in Dunseith. I’m glad to hear that Hannah is doing fine. Erling that was a good article about the dirty 30s. I grew up then and it was a hard time. reading the Dunseith blog it is very interesting I know most every one that writes knew your folks better . keep up the good work Gary.
Reply to Karen Loeb Mhyre From Gary Morgan (54): GARRISON, ND Thank you for your prompt response. I was right! it is interesting and enlightening. Gary Morgan ’54
Danny Lovass Reply from Shirley Olson Warcup (49): Ivans, UT.
Here is a little information on Danny Lovaas: Danny’s younger brother, Paul, and I kept in touch until his death about 6 years ago. We talked on the phone a few times a year and I remember once he mentioned that one of Danny’s daughters had come to Nebraska to see him. I believe he said Danny lived in Louisiana and that he had 3 daughters. I could be wrong about both state and number of children. I don’t think Paul ever named the city in La. I wish now I had written down some of that information. Paul was pretty much confined to his apartment by this time–he used a wheel chair to get around. He apparently had regular communication with this niece and appreciated her visit. A former co-worker of Paul’s called me after his death. He might know something about Danny, but I didn’t write down his name or phone number and can no longer remember either. Both Ron, my husband, and I appreciated Paul’s calls–if I wasn’t home Paul gave Ron a run-down on things and they always had a good visit. I wish I had more information!! Shirley Olson Warcup Shirley and Susan Brew Roussin, I believe this is Danny and Eunice’s phone number an address. I believe Kathy and Patricia would probably be two of their daughters. Do either of you want to call them? If not, I can call them tomorrow, that is not a problem. I’m sure they would be glad and pleasantly surprised to receive a call from either one of you. Danny is 82 years old. Gary DANIEL L LOVAAS5 Mansfield Dr Bella Vista, AR 72714-5100 (479) 855-2911
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Reply from Gary Metcalfe (57): Forsyth, MO
Hey Bonnie, Thanks for the memories….you would have found someone else already sitting in the car if I had not found a dead furrow and a couple of shadows on the way out of harms way! What memories!
Sue and I have just returned from a Caribbean Cruise to the Bahamas on Norweigan Cruise Line, Sky. (Same as our Alaska Cruise Line). All fun and relaxation. Many of the crew was from the Phillipines and some even from Cebu. After talking to several young people we were diffinitely of the opinion that the natives of the Phillipines appreciate having families like Gary and Bernadette retire in the area. They told of how some of their very own neighbors were US born married to Phillipine natives and help out the neighborhood so much with social events that go on at church or community. We are already looking forward to the 2012 cruise! Gary Metcalfe
Gary M, Yes, the Filipino people are very receptive of us being here and yes we do our share of community service. At the moment one of our spare bedrooms is loaded with Christmas packages, many of which are for some of the neighbor kids. We don’t spend a lot of money on each, but with the numbers, it adds up. Many of these folks are very poor. Some of the kids have few clothes, so we concentrate on giving clothes. I told Bernadette that we have to draw a line. There is only so much we can do. Gary S.
Reply from Aggie Casavant (69): Fort Mill, SC
Hi Gary,
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here in the Carolinas,with the leaves at peak fall colors,against a clear blue sky,and a crisp cool in the air that makes a person happy to have a church family to go worship with,good friends to go out to lunch with,and get together to watch the Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints…Go Panthers!!!! And those of you who follow football, that statement about the Panthers beating the Saints is not one of those “LOL” moments….And I am so serious….Even though the Saints are undefeated,and the Panthers are every thing but….I still believe todays game, is “OURS”….Guess by the time everyone reads this,we will know for sure,now won’t we!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! PANTHERS!!!!!
Gary,what I really e-mailed you about is that I’m not sure if I e-mailed these last couple names to you to add to the list,they are as follows…Mel & Kathy Khun—Bill Krause—-And yes Del Enno is the lady you asked about.
You also asked about my brothers…All I know is that, Joe ,Gerald and Rene and Jimmy had a great time at the last reunion,and that Aime and Bobby, expressed,kinda like…”Darn I wish I would of went”, all of them are on your blog I believe,and as a rule are kinda the spur of the moment kinda guys,so that’s all I can tell you… Guess will see…I sure hope so….
Well gotta go Gary,gotta go get my Panther Jersey on,and get ready for the “Show Down” in “Gumbo City”…. Thanks Gary! Ms. Aggie
Aggie, in several days we will publish an updated list of those planning to attend the Dunseith Alumni Reunion in May. Gary