August Krack Jr.

Here is my second try of sending this. Dad hear my prayer that this will go through this time.

Oh the memories. I have 54 years of them, but I will only name a few. Some of which were mentioned many times aleady.

I remember the first time you brought home your work. Prisims, many of them. I was able to take one or two to school for "show and tell". Yes, you too, taught me the coin spinning as well as poker. Oh those Sunday afternoons with the family, bologna...

MEMORIES - There are so many, a lot of them as his children and grandchildren have. My brother and I were the first ones he had shown all the tricks to. Augie was just 10 years old when I was born, so he was like a brother to me and I never did call him Uncle August.

Augie pleased me the most when I asked him if he would be my daughter, Caryn's God Father. His answer was Yes, Sure, Sure. We went to New York in June 1970 and my girls were introduced to all the families. We went...

After reading the Book once more, I'm ready to write an entry. This is my 4th attempt to do so.

Dad did indeed teach each of you how to "spin coins", but he never succeeded in teaching me. However, not only did he teach me how to drive a car, but each of you and two of my sisters, as well. He really had the patience of a saint.

Dad never cheated at cards or on his taxes. He gave up possible parking spaces, so that some one else could have it. I found a Mar.04...

I have many wonderful memories of Grandpa. I remember, as many of you, the coin spinning(I still spin coins), the cigar smell (love that smell), and "tissue, I don't even know you" (I use that line sometimes).

I would like to thank Grandpa for passing down his sense of humor (having the last name Krack you need one) and for giving me such great memories.
Grandma, you are incredible. Stay strong and know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

All my love,...

I wish I wrote first. Most of you have the same memories, the prisms,
coin rolling, haysack rolling (although we were yelled at for that), the crutches. Some were not mentioned. Does anyone remember the
monkey in the sugar bowl? or waiting on
106th st. for the memorial day parade to start with dad hanging out the window watching and waiting too. Only to pick us up at the end to go to Aunt Edna's. The numerous smoke filled rooms holding poker games for a penny.
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So, how many of us are "coin spinners" thanks to Grandpa?! =)

Thank you, Grandpa, for your joy and laughter. Thank you for the smell of your cigars! The sight of cigar smoke dancing and spinning in the air has ALWAYS reminded me of you. Thank you for the tunes that I remember you whistling and singing. For me, the most poignant memory is the remembrance of you singing "Danny Boy"; I always felt special when you sang the song to me as a young child. I even thought that "Danny...

I learned a lot from Dad. From how to spin coins, to yo-yo tricks, to the Abbott & Costello “Who’s on first” routine... with lots of valuable lessons in between.

He continued to teach me right up until the last day I spent with him. On that day, Dad said to me: “I’m amazed at what your Mother does for me. She’s a remarkable woman, a strong woman. She does everything right.” He spoke with such love and admiration.

As usual, Dad, you were right. Mom is indeed...

Dear Family / Friends,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing what a beautiful way to have memories of him here for all to see what a tribute to that memory. I too remember the apt. on the avenue under the "El" and the special family that resided there it was a wonderful time a simple time in our lives when friendships were true and lasting; our parents gave us those qualities and values to keep with us forever God Bless them my Dad is gone too now it was one year June 18th My Mom...

We are so sorry to learn about your loss. Though we never met Mr. Krack, we had the pleasure of knowing his son, Augie. We loved reading all the entries in this guest book. It seems that he has touched a lot of people, and will be remembered fondly by all. May his soul rest in peace and may his family find comfort during this time of mourning. Love: Ken and Ethel Lesko