HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOYD!!

90 years..WOW! A great milestone on a wonderful journey, and you have traveled it well. You are an inspiration to all who know you. Keep on going.

A quick glimpse of a few highlights of your early years as recalled by your "kid" brother. We all know that you were born on May 1, 1919, in Seneca, IL to Arthur and Bertha Wicks. IN the 1920s you attended grade school, peddled papers, and assisted your family in the construction of a full-sized clay tennis court, which provided much enjoyment for the family and many of the townspeople.

In the early 1930s, during the depression, you and the rest of the family built a first-rate log cabin where many happy days were spent. Many people from many places visited that cabin. While in High School, you excelled in studies, sports, and also cut hair at Diebold's Barber Shop. That is where i received my first "in-shop" hair cut.. ( I might still owe you for that!) After High School graduation, you went to work for the DuPont Company along with Earl, which helped pull us through those tough depression times. Thanks for that.

The 40s brought war to our country, therefore you older siblings went into service. You, after attending OCS, became a Lieutenant and served in Europe, along with Earl and Gale, while Noel served in the Pacific. Fern and June were both nurses. I was (and still am) proud of that. Thankfully all returned safely. After the war in 1946, I recall that you went to work in Rockford at the Illinois Water Treatment Company, where you found out all there is to know about water. There you met Fran, and on October 23, 1949 were married in Steward, Illinois (Fran's hometown.) I know this for a fact because I had the privilege of being there as your best man. I recall that Starved Rock was in the plan somewhere. Great Day!

During the 1950s you moved to Ann Arbor, becoming Michigan fans, and raising a wonderful family. Good job!

My memory is fading some, but I certainly remember that white Ford convertible....Great Car.Thanks again for all you have done for me. May the Lord bless you and keep you!

Love you all,
Kent, Joan, and family