Elder Interview-Rosemary Gregor
A.2008.001.176 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Rosemary GregorEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.176Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Gregor, Rosemary Ruth (Wilber) Born 1939 in Shawano, Wisconsin Parents: Lucy Ann (Danforth) Wilber and Reuben Francis Wilber Maternal Grandparents: Elisa (Hill) Danforth and William Danforth Paternal Grandparents: Mary (Chinnard) Wilber and Amos Wilber She doesn’t know where any of her grandparents went to school at. Her mother went to school at Haskell. Her father went to school at St. Joseph’s in Keshena. Her grandfather and father both worked in the wood mill then things got hectic so they ended up moving to Milwaukee. Her mother worked at a dry cleaner and ended up getting sick so she couldn’t work anymore. Her father worked at Briggs & Stratton until he retired at the age of 65. Her mother passed away at the age of 51 years old. It took a toll on her father but he still stayed in Milwaukee. She met her husband Gary and got married. They lived in Milwaukee for a long time then her husband got sick and they had to move from Milwaukee. He had problems or a disease in his lungs. They lived in Shawano County and Bonduel for 21 years. Her husband then passed away at the age of 62 years old. She used to be a director for the elderly. Her grandfather Danforth use to practice home remedies. She has 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Her advice to the youth is never be ashamed of who you are.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media