Elder Interview-Richard Elm
A.2008.001.155 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Richard ElmEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.155Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Elm, Richard Conrad Born 06/13/1945 in Gresham Wisconsin Parents: Mitchell Elm and Bertha (McGee) Elm He never knew his grandparents on either side. His father was a logger which caused them to move around a lot. His mother went to a government school but Richard doesn’t know where. Richard went to school from 1st grade up to high school in Pulaski. His father moved them to Pulaski and that’s where they stayed. His uncle is an electrician and remembers having to cut and stack wood. He had to make sure there was enough wood in the house to last till he got home from school the next day. Every day he had to cut and stack wood. He didn’t get involved in any after school activities because his family couldn’t afford it. He got drafted in 1963-1964. He was in Vietnam and spent 1 year there. There were 4 of his brothers plus him in the service at the same time. He did some combat engineering in the service. He got a job at Procter & Gamble and has been there for 31 years. He got married in the 1970’s to Linda. They had 2 children but is no longer married to her. He is now a grandpa to 3. He remarried in 1985 to Carol, they have no children together. He’s retired from Procter & Gamble. He and his wife play golf now.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military