Muriel Nerad

I am so proud to be a cousin of Muriel. My father's family also resided in Deer Grove near Muriel and her family. She was the official historian of our Irish roots and provided the younger generation with copious photos from, "The old days" and many stories of relatives long departed by the time we came along. Her own manners and appearance were living history to us regarding the pioneer spirit and patriotic roots of our farm family heritage. We hailed her as Aunt Muriel even though she...