Another Sadness

The last of the siblings of my father's generation has passed away. My uncle, Ted Raddish, died on Tuesday, June 22, only 4 1/2 months after his Emma.

Although his memory was failing him, his sense of humor never did. He was as ready as ever with a clever riposte if you were foolish enough to give him a straight line.

Despite some difficult experiences in childhood, Ted's innate good nature and solid common sense turned him toward all those things that are the foundations of a decent and satisfying life. There was nothing grandiose or showy about him and there was everything cheerful and good. I miss him....I miss them all.