Meeting John Wons
VideoAfter leaving the army, Trudy starts working at the VA hospital in Minneapolis.
Dr. Gross plays match maker and she meets John Wons.
Starting a Family
VideoPaul is the first born then Johnny. At age one Johnny get Polio and dies.
They try for more children and think they may need to adopt but a third child Ed comes along.
Vacations
VideoMost years the family spent summers at the lake cabin but every five years the family would take off on an adventure.
When John was diagnosed with a heart condition they took a trip to Europe. It was like a second honeymoon.
After John Died
VideoPaul joined the Air Force and while traveling to Alaska was killed in a car accident. Six months later John passes away of heart failure.
Now a working single parent her friend Phil helped her through this difficult time.
Reflections on her life
VideoAt age 85, Trudy was the last of 12 bothers and sisters. She reflects back on her life.