Gertrude Schwaiger

Thank you for your generous kindnesses in my youth. Say hi to my Mom. R.I.P.

To honor Frau Swaiger, I made the venison recipe yesterday. I am just fortunate to have a freezer full of venison courtesy of my inlaws. I did fudge on the recipe in a couple of places. Due to committments elsewhere, I made it in a crockpot instead of the oven. Also, as I now live in Texas, I added four whole jalapeno peppers. It was delicious and will be my supper for most of this week.

I am saddened by the death of Ms. Schwaiger, who was a client of my mother who was a hair stylest. In 1970, she asked my mother if she knew anyone who would do yard work and my mother volunteered me. I was then given the address of her beautiful home in Clayton. I went with my friends Tom Diven, Paul Young and Ned Eydmann in various combinations for many weeks cutting and grooming her lawn. It was hot and tiring work, but Ms. Swaiger was most generous in her payment. I cannot remember...

I did not know Mrs. Schwaiger but admire and share many of her interests. The Venison recipe is such a warm hearted gesture on the part of her beloved family and friends. I plan to use it in our B&B.

I did not know Mrs. Schwaiger at all, but have come to the age to read the obituaries every morning. It has been my habit for years to always try to read the longest one in the paper, the promise being, an interesting life to learn about. The promise was realized in learning of the life, and the passing of Mrs. Gertrude Schwaiger. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
I have passed on to many friends, her venison roast recipe and method
and will enjoy trying it myself, next...