FRIENDS of LONG STANDING
ARE Soooooo
SPECIAL!!!!


We first met Dean and Jan Patrick by my memory in either the fall of 1969 or spring of 1970. Quickly our two families became friends and spent lots of time doing things that cost little or no money. Why because we had very little at that time of our lives.
I purposely chose older photos to illustrate our friendship of over thirty five years. The picture of Dean is from the pictorial directory of 1991 and the family photo is from the early to mid eighties.[my guess] The picture of Dean and Joe is from our 1999 anniversary party.
One of our favorite couple activities was family camping and it was great as Dean would do the cooking. You have never eaten unless you tried Dean;s peach cobbler cooked over an open fire. Another great reason to camp with Dean is he took care of everything to free you up to simply have fun outdoors.
Dean,as you know I have learned many lessons of life from you. The three most important lessons are
1--- You attend every one time family event no matter what plans you have to change.
2--- Be involved with young people as they are the future. I have fond memories of Indian guides, [you helped me to get involved] your involvement with McKnight youth program and the way you started the young kids Easter parade at McKnight.
3---Put God first, your family second and always serve others.
To illustrate what a small world this is Jan and I both went to Roosevelt high school [we didn't know each other]. And Lucille [Jan;s mother] worked with my Aunt Dudell.
Sherri still remembers a car trip to Arkansas where you quickly learned when Dean stops the car you better go.
Dean and Jan YOU ARE SPECIAL to the entire Tritschler family.
If you have an opportunity I encourage you to visit briefly with Dean are send him an encouraging card as he is really battling a serious illness.