My father was born in Menlo Iowa in 1916. He was a hard working man with 3 children: Sharon Eastman of Waukee; Ron Putney of Des Moines; and Colleen Monahan of Waukee. He also had 8 grandchildren. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber until he retired, and then started a pick up route with various restaurants and Bars within the city of DesMoines, Iowa.