Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Roger Wangemann Autobiography
Born 27 February 1927 at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the second child and second son of Theodore Douglas Wangemann Sr. and Flora Esther Egide Wangemann. A daughter born subsequently as well.
First known residence address was at 2617 W. Scott Street, Milwaukee, a very small house with no bathroom and a partial dirt floor in the basement. My father had no known or steady occupation all during the 1930’s and the family suffered thru the depression by accepting county relief. Elementary school was emotionally painful, because all the children recognized the clothing and shoes issued to relief recipients and would make fun of my dress.
Moved to 1307 South 84 Street, West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee while in the middle of the 5th grade and was immediately singled out for the precise and correct language that I had been taught in the Milwaukee schools which apparently were superior to the efforts of the West Allis schools.
My father had now assumed the title of Real Estate Broker and operated from his home. Because of World War II and the shortages it caused in civilian life, my parents were able to maintain themselves economically. My mother was a better businessman than Father and built up a Greeting Card and Notions business at home which provided the foundation of income. My father suffered from a vision defect and was forced to give up his driver’s license in 1941. This handicap was also the reason for his inability to be gainfully employed on a regular basis.
As a youngster, I can remember sitting next to my Dad and being his “eyes” as he drove the 1929 Chevrolet. I would tell him the color of the stop lights, how much to brake, when and where to turn, and it never caused either he or I any concern.
I graduated from Nathan Hale High School in January 24, 1945, as eleventh highest in a class of 36 students and as the only Class President this group ever elected. As we drove up to school the night of my graduation, my father’s Aunt complained of being ill. My parents dropped me off and took Aunt Tina home where she died a few minutes later.
In High School, I was socially active, having been on the cross country team, tennis, and manager of the winningest football team in the history of that school.
I enlisted in the Navy in February 22, 1945 to avoid being drafted in the Army. Boot Camp was served at Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Glenview Illinois and from there I was transferred to the destroyer U.S.S. Hico DD673 at San Francisco, California. While on our way to the South Pacific a few months later, the war with Japan was over and we were ordered back to San Diego, California, where our ship was de-commissioned. After seven more months of Duty at the Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot in Vallejo, California, I was discharged in July 1946; a short military career.
My father demanded that I attend University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in Fall and forced the school to accept me as a student. (Their enrollment was overfull because of all the G.I.’s returning from the War.) In a very short time, it was obvious to me and the school that I wasn’t going to apply myself and left after a little more than one semester.
My work habits did not really develop at all until after my marriage to Myrtle Omon on 9 April 1949. After that time, my jobs were all manual labor, such as filling station work and parking lot attendant. We were financially solvent though and were happy as a family from the very beginning of its formation.
We bought our first home at 2021 South 73 Street in West Allis in 1955 and ultimately became the parents of five boys and three girls. During this time, I had found myself in a sales career and felt it was right and have enjoyed continued growth in income throughout this career.
As a young community leader I served as organizer and President of the West Allis Jaycees, Distinguished Service Award Recipient in 1957, Director of the West Allis YMCA, Director of West Allis Memorial Hospital and member of Governors’ Committee to Keep Wisconsin Beautiful. These social activities were usually connected with some form of social drinking which had begun to be more than just occasional.
In May of 1959, two Stake Missionaries were tracting on our street when I wasn’t home. My wife apparently encouraged them to see me. On the third try, they found me home and talked briefly and then asked to call again. As a result of their interest and my complete compliance, these discussions ended with my baptism as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 5 December 1959.
As a result of this change in my philosophy and the increased assistance from the Lord, my life improved substantially and my growing family took on increasing meaning and importance. My work prospered and my career caused our family to move to Atlanta, Georgia in March of 1969. While a member of the East Point Ward, Atlanta Stake, I was called to be a Bishop where I now serve.
My children have grown and developed beyond my fondest hopes and dreams and are the joy of my wife and I for the paths they choose to take and their faithfulness and love for their Heavenly Father.
First known residence address was at 2617 W. Scott Street, Milwaukee, a very small house with no bathroom and a partial dirt floor in the basement. My father had no known or steady occupation all during the 1930’s and the family suffered thru the depression by accepting county relief. Elementary school was emotionally painful, because all the children recognized the clothing and shoes issued to relief recipients and would make fun of my dress.
Moved to 1307 South 84 Street, West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee while in the middle of the 5th grade and was immediately singled out for the precise and correct language that I had been taught in the Milwaukee schools which apparently were superior to the efforts of the West Allis schools.
My father had now assumed the title of Real Estate Broker and operated from his home. Because of World War II and the shortages it caused in civilian life, my parents were able to maintain themselves economically. My mother was a better businessman than Father and built up a Greeting Card and Notions business at home which provided the foundation of income. My father suffered from a vision defect and was forced to give up his driver’s license in 1941. This handicap was also the reason for his inability to be gainfully employed on a regular basis.
As a youngster, I can remember sitting next to my Dad and being his “eyes” as he drove the 1929 Chevrolet. I would tell him the color of the stop lights, how much to brake, when and where to turn, and it never caused either he or I any concern.
I graduated from Nathan Hale High School in January 24, 1945, as eleventh highest in a class of 36 students and as the only Class President this group ever elected. As we drove up to school the night of my graduation, my father’s Aunt complained of being ill. My parents dropped me off and took Aunt Tina home where she died a few minutes later.
In High School, I was socially active, having been on the cross country team, tennis, and manager of the winningest football team in the history of that school.
I enlisted in the Navy in February 22, 1945 to avoid being drafted in the Army. Boot Camp was served at Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Glenview Illinois and from there I was transferred to the destroyer U.S.S. Hico DD673 at San Francisco, California. While on our way to the South Pacific a few months later, the war with Japan was over and we were ordered back to San Diego, California, where our ship was de-commissioned. After seven more months of Duty at the Mare Island Naval Ammunition Depot in Vallejo, California, I was discharged in July 1946; a short military career.
My father demanded that I attend University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in Fall and forced the school to accept me as a student. (Their enrollment was overfull because of all the G.I.’s returning from the War.) In a very short time, it was obvious to me and the school that I wasn’t going to apply myself and left after a little more than one semester.
My work habits did not really develop at all until after my marriage to Myrtle Omon on 9 April 1949. After that time, my jobs were all manual labor, such as filling station work and parking lot attendant. We were financially solvent though and were happy as a family from the very beginning of its formation.
We bought our first home at 2021 South 73 Street in West Allis in 1955 and ultimately became the parents of five boys and three girls. During this time, I had found myself in a sales career and felt it was right and have enjoyed continued growth in income throughout this career.
As a young community leader I served as organizer and President of the West Allis Jaycees, Distinguished Service Award Recipient in 1957, Director of the West Allis YMCA, Director of West Allis Memorial Hospital and member of Governors’ Committee to Keep Wisconsin Beautiful. These social activities were usually connected with some form of social drinking which had begun to be more than just occasional.
In May of 1959, two Stake Missionaries were tracting on our street when I wasn’t home. My wife apparently encouraged them to see me. On the third try, they found me home and talked briefly and then asked to call again. As a result of their interest and my complete compliance, these discussions ended with my baptism as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 5 December 1959.
As a result of this change in my philosophy and the increased assistance from the Lord, my life improved substantially and my growing family took on increasing meaning and importance. My work prospered and my career caused our family to move to Atlanta, Georgia in March of 1969. While a member of the East Point Ward, Atlanta Stake, I was called to be a Bishop where I now serve.
My children have grown and developed beyond my fondest hopes and dreams and are the joy of my wife and I for the paths they choose to take and their faithfulness and love for their Heavenly Father.
Monday, February 21, 2011
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Emma's Poetry Out Loud
THE CREATURE IN THE CLASSROOM
By Jack Prelutsky From THE BABY UGGS ARE HATCHING
It appeared inside our classroom
at a quarter after ten,
it gobbled up the blackboard,
three erasers and a pen.
It gobbled teachers apple
and it bopped her with the core.
“How dare you!” she responded.
“You must leave us...there’s the door.”
The creature didn’t listen
but described an arabesque
as it gobbled all her pencils,
seven notebooks and her desk.
Teacher stated very calmly,
“Sir! you simply cannot stay.
I’ll report you to the principal
unless you go away!”
But the thing continued eating,
it ate paper, swallowed ink.
As it gobbled up our homework,
I believe I saw it wink.
Teacher finally lost her temper.
“OUT!” she shouted at the creature.
The creature hopped beside her
and GLOPP...it gobbled teacher.
She won 2nd place out of about 25 kids!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentine Family Home Evening
So after we had our lesson for FHE about Choosing to Choose the right we decorated sugar cookies for 2 ladies in our ward. One fell and broke her ankle and the other had to get a knee replacement. We thought a visit and a treat might brighten their day. We had a great time and enjoyed the leftovers!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Valentine's
On Saturday the 12th Dusty had church meetings and I was determined to get the house clean. Dusty and I went to the Stake Valentine's Dance that night and had friends come over after the dance to play games, so I wanted it clean! The kids were helpful to clean but made messes. By the time Dusty got home I was late for a bridal shower and I left in tears. When I got home the kids were standing at the door waiting for me. They cleaned the kitchen (the last room that needed to be cleaned), surprised me with a dozen roses, cards, and chocolate covered strawberries. Then I started to cry again and Allie thought something was wrong and she started to cry. Emma and Nathan knew I was happy. I must say Dusty stepped up and did good!!
For Valentine's Day we gave the kids a book, a movie pass, and a super fancy box of chocolates:)
Dusty's Valentine Dance
Bishop Guyman, Pres. Staker, Dusty(Bishop White), Bishop Sasser
Every year our stake puts on a Valentine's Dance/Dinner. We have gone every year since we moved to Roosevelt, so this is our 8th year. For the past 3 years it has been over the top awesome with decorations and food. The activity people plan this one night months before and put so much time into it. This year they had the youth come and serve us and then had a group come out to perform for us. Before one of the dances they said they needed audience participation. They asked for the stake president and while everyone was looking around for the Stakers, in they walk. Perfect timing, I thought that was so funny, until they called for all of the bishops and their wives. Shouldn't I be exempt because I am 34 weeks pregnant? I guess I was the only one that thought I shouldn't have to do it but we were good sports. We were on the floor and the boys were on the stage. They showed us what to do and us girls did a fantastic job so we got to go back to our seats. The boys on the other hand didn't do such a great job so they had to redo it. After I got to my seat our friends said that would be funny if I had my camera. By the time I finally got it out I only got 17 second but it was funny. They were great sports about it!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Dusty's 37th Birthday
Dusty turned 37 this year. His birthday was on Sunday so he was at church until 6pm, when I told him that he needed to be home before that because people were coming over. He made it home just in time to change his clothes. We had friends and some of his brother's family come over for cake and ice cream. It's always fun to have friends and family over!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Emma's District Invention Convention
Emma with her invention. She competed in the district invention convention and won a medal.
She had a great time and may do it next year too!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Nathan & Allie Shoveling Snow
If there is one thing Nathan loves, it's being outside. In the cold and snowy Utah weather Nathan learned at 2 1/2 years old how to ride a bike with no training wheels. He loves to shovel the snow, eat it, throw it, play in it, etc. I can tell him to get his chores done and he will just to be able to go outside. Well Allie is Nathan's little shadow. She wants to do everything that he does. It snowed and he wanted to shovel the sidewalks. After doing ours he went to the neighbors. One day he shoveled 4 different houses! just because he wanted too. And that is Allie playing with her shovel.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Emma's Invention Convention
Each year East Elementary has an invention convention. The kids have to find a problem and then invent a product that solves the problem. Well Emma wanted to invent something and came up with a problem. When she takes off her nail polish she sometimes spills the nail polish remover. So she came up with an anti-spill system that works great. She put the nail polish remover into a spray bottle to avoid all spills. The morning of the judging was a Tuesday, the day I help in my kids classrooms, and she told me that her friends thought she should win first place, they wanted to place an order for her to make each one of them a "Beauty Professor"(that is what she named it), and that even if she didn't win she had a great time doing it and thought she did her best.
I was so proud of her for her willingness to participate, the effort she put into her invention, and her attitude!! Then later after lunch I got a phone call and she told me that she won 3rd place and would get to go to the district invention convention. (That is her with her 3rd place trophy).
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