Yesterday a library patron contacted me about a library matter, and then she asked me if Paul Breidenbach was my father. When I told her yes, she replied:

Yes, I met him several times and I also knew your mother. My father was David Burton, I imagine you knew him as well from attending St. Vincent’s. My husband used to work with your father at the foundry.

I think of your father every Sunday…..we usually watch the Fox News program & there is a gentleman by the name of Mort Kondracke on the panel who I think looks a lot like your dad. I was shocked and saddened by the untimely death of both your parents and I’m sure you and your siblings still miss them terribly. They were wonderful people.

I knew her from the unemployment office……I was laid off from the foundry! My husband still works there. . .he is an electrical engineer. I believe your dad retired shortly after he started in 1984. What a wonderful legacy you have in their home. It’s just down the street from the church, isn’t it? Such a small world!

I just wanted to share that. I love hearing stuff about them. Last week, a neighbor, was telling me how Dad used to bring down a baggy of candy for their son on Halloween. And, if she was having a yard sale, they would take down some items and say give the money to their son. I had no idea.

Love you Mom and Dad!

Susie