Larry Niemann, RIP

 My dad passed away last week at the age of 91. Although he had suffered from dementia for the last few years, he was always eager to carry on a conversation and still had his great sense of humor.

 I love you, Dad, and will miss you!

We traveled to the St. Louis area where Dad lived near my brother, and my sister traveled from Michigan. We don't often all get together, but we decided a good "memorial meal" would be one of Dad's favorites--Buttons, pork chops, and apple salad!

Buttons (I don't know what the German name would be) are a heavy dough that has been boiled and then fried with bacon. Sometimes we would eat it with syrup. I haven't had it in a long time and it was delicious!!