He was 92.  His wife had a stroke 30 or so years ago.  She survived but lost a lot of mental capacity.  He cared for her until her death about 5 or 6 years ago.  I didn't know him other than my aunt's husband.  He always struck me as the kindest man I have ever known.  From what I know he and his wife raised my mom for several years.  My moms side of the family struggled but seemed to have a lot of brains.  I think my mom was the first in the family to graduate from college.  They were tough.

Anyway at the funeral today, I learned he was in WWII and was in an anti tank crew.  I also learned he received the Purple Heart.  If there was a picture of the one of the "Greatest Generation" he would be one of the features.  I guess there are German's who have a different view of him that I do. 

It was fitting he was buried on Memorial Day.  I will never forget him.