I had mentioned that my dad did not have much of a formal education. However, his years of experience on the farm in many areas merited him much in the way of education.
To be successful farmer, one must know Agronomy, soil types, animal science, accounting, business, farm management, mechanical engineering, human relations, crop rotation, veterinary knowledge, management of people, money management, etc. These are just a few things that farmers learn (on the job training). So you can see, he did have quite a vast knowledge of experience and knowledge. Mix all these and hard work, and one can be a successful farmer.
He had six grandchildren and he would have been so proud of each of their accomplishments.
I'm sure because of the hard work that was instilled in his own children, that the grandchildren succeeded in their endeavor of interest.
The degrees that his grandchildren received were as follows--
Electrical Engineering degree from University of Illinois
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology(Southern Il. Univ.), with associate
degree in mechanical engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Masters degree in Microbiology
Masters degree in Mathematics
Masters in Special Education/teachers degree, travel & others.
Bachelors degree in teaching/elementary and high school.
He would have been delighted to see you guys all grow up and then go on to raise your families and see your children go on to pursue their dreams of a higher education.
Today's thoughts--We can thank our forefathers for their values and hard work they have instilled in us.
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