Thursday, January 1, 1970
Gerhard at Western Manor Nursing Home - Abt. January 1969
From left:
John Schumacher (Gerhard's son), Gerhard in wheelchair, and Sr. Michelle (Gerhard's 3rd eldest; Benedictine nun from St. Joseph, MN)
Gerhard's 92nd Birthday Party - October 1968
Gerhard and his wife Clara at what appears to be his 92nd birthday party on or about October 6, 1968. He was living at the Western Manor Nursing Home at the time.
A photo of a selection of Gerhard's grandchildren (Schaff, Vetsch, and Harn)at his 92nd birthday party. In the front, from left: Patty Harn (most likely; partially cut off in photo) Clara (Gerhard's wife) is seated, John Schaff, Jr. (most likely), Bill Harn and Dan Harn (little boy in front of Bill).
Billings Central Catholic High's Cross Country Team - Abt. September 1968
This school picture of Central High's Cross Country team featured three of Gerhard's grandsons--Tom, Jerry and Bob Harn. In the front row was Bob Harn (wearing glasses and in the middle). In the middle row and on the far left was Jerry Harn and also in the middle row far right is Tom Harn. The text under the caption noted, "Sparked by Tom Harn, the Most Valuable Runner of 1968, the Cross Country Team displayed a great vigor at all seven meets. This was the "Golden Age" at Billings Central when the faculty was chock full of habit wearing nuns, as well as a number of priests such Father Moore shown in this photo. The enrollment was also quite high compared to today's number. By the time the youngest Harn, Dan, got to BCCHS the number of priests and nuns on staff had shrunk considerably. Photo from the Rambler used under the Fair Use Rules of the U.S. Copyright Law.
Breakfast at the Harn's in the 1960s - Abt. May 1967
On left side of the table - Dan (youngest of 6) in the front and Jerry Harn (2nd eldest) in the rear.
On right side of the table - Tom (eldest) in front and Bob (3rd eldest) in the rear.
Bill and Patty not present in photo.
Gerhard playing cards - Abt. 1965
Gerhard pictured playing what appears to be Solitaire. According to Leona Harn, Gerhard's daughter, Solitaire was a favorite game he played. Also, Gerhard reportedly smoked cigarettes till about the age of 90 except that he quit every year for Lent. Per Dick Vetsch (his grandson), Chesterfields were his brand of choice.
Angie and John Schaff (Wedding Day) - May 6, 1961
Angie with her 2nd husband, John Schaff. This photo was likely taken on their wedding day.
John and Sr. Michelle in John's 1959 Corvette - Abt. April 1960
Sister Michelle and John Schumacher (Gerhard's kids). Photo taken in Bismarck, ND per John Schumacher.
Gerhard, Clara and John - Abt. February 1960
Per John Schumacher this photo was taken at the original Schumacher homestead farm in the St. Michael, MN area. ON the left is John's 1959 or 1960 Corvette.
Inspecting Leona's new house - Abt. March 1959
From left: Leona Schumacher Harn, Gerhard, Sr. Valencia (or possibly Sr. Irma), Clara, and Sr. Irma (or possibly Sr. Valencia).
Vetsch Family photo - Abt. 1957
Photo of Emory and Angie Vetsch and family.
From left: Front - Judy, Jim and Dick. Back row - Emory, Jane(or Kathy), Angie (Doug on her lap), and Kathy (or Jane).
Gerhard, Clara and a bunch of grandchildren - Abt. 1954
From left per Tom Harn (Gerhard's grandson; Leona's son):
Rear - Grandma Clara holding Bob Harn (baby born 8/4/54), Gerhard holding Jerry Harn (abt. 1 year old, born 6/14/53), and Tom Harn (on right sucking thumb, born 10/17/51).
Front - Judy Vetsch (or possibly Janie) holding Dick Vetsch (born 7/16/53), Kathy Vetsch (in pig tails), Janie Vetsch (or possibly Judy) holding Mike Hammes (born 9/15/53), and on the right was Jim Vetsch (born 11/20/51) holding a doll.
Location of photo was likely in Billings, MT.
John stationed in Japan - 1953
John Schumacher (Gerhard's son and youngest child) was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.
Front of photo said, "1953 Tokyo, Japan". Back of photo said, "Tokio, Japan notice the rooming houses at back all built alike."
Back of photo said, "Harbor at Yokahama Japan Taken when he (John) left"
Front of photo said, "1953 - Ship returned." Back of photo said, "Harbor Yokahama Japan Taken when John left there."
Front of photo said, "1953 Port Tokyo". Back of photo said, "Dock at Yokahama Japan, close to Tokio taken when John was leaving for home The band was there."
Front of photo said, "1953 Tokyo, Japan". Back of photo said, "Tokio, Japan notice the rooming houses at back all built alike."
Back of photo said, "Harbor at Yokahama Japan Taken when he (John) left"
Front of photo said, "1953 - Ship returned." Back of photo said, "Harbor Yokahama Japan Taken when John left there."
Front of photo said, "1953 Port Tokyo". Back of photo said, "Dock at Yokahama Japan, close to Tokio taken when John was leaving for home The band was there."
Sister Michelle Schumacher (Gerhard's daughter Irma) - Abt. 1951
Shortly after Irma became a Benedictine nun at St. Joseph, MN and took the name of Sister Michelle.
John & Clara at Bismarck House - Abt. 1951
Two photos of Clara and John during the winter of 1951-1952 at Gerhard & Clara's home in Bismarck. John was home on leave most likely while in the Air Force during the Korean War.
Visit to St. Benedict's Convent- June 1951
Bottom photo is of the young Vetsch girls. From left: Janie, Kathy and Judy.
Gene & Leona's Wedding - November 22, 1950
Wedding photos at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Billings, MT and Richel Lodge, honeymoon spot south of Red Lodge, MT:
More of Richel Lodge (Gene & Leona Harn's Honeymoon spot) - November 1950
Directly above are the left and right sides of the inside of the brochure.
Below is a close-up of the bottom right of the brochure's inside:
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