Dotty Vollrath and Dale Vollrath
Recorded
September 1, 2023
Archived
September 1, 2023
38:53 minutes
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Id:
mby023058
Description
Husband and wife Dale Henry Vollrath (94) and Dotty Irene Vollrath (91) share memories from childhood and talk about when Dale was drafted into the US Army, postponing their wedding. They also reflect on the many travels they've pursued throughout their lives.Subject Log / Time Code
Dotty Irene Vollrath (DIV) remembers walking to school growing up.
Dale Henry Vollrath (DHV) remembers growing up on a dairy farm and talks about the farm not having electricity until 1939.
DHV describes getting drafted into the United States Army in 1953, first stationed in Kentucky before being sent to Germany.
DHV reflects on being in Berlin in 1953 as an interpreter for the U.S. Army.
DHV talks about his journey trying to fly home from Europe.
DIV remembers hanging her wedding dress in the closet, waiting for DHV to come back from his drafted military service.
DHV and DIV talk about their experience teaching in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
DIV and DHV detail the many places they've traveled – over 100 countries!
Participants
- Dotty Vollrath
- Dale Vollrath