My Wife: Amy
Amy and I attended Lakeside Lutheran High School together and graduated in 1998. That last year in high school we shared five of seven classes; however, it wasn't until graduation that her and I offically started dating.
Amy and I joined in marrage on June 5th, 2004. The ceremony was held outdoors, on the island at Riverside Park in Watertown, WI.
Amy earned her R.N. with B.S.N. degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. She currently works as an obstetrics (labor & delivery, post-partum, nursery) nurse for Waupun Memorial Hospital.
Amy's a very avid reader, spending many an hour reading Christian fiction novels. In the summer of 2007, she picked up the sport of water skiing and joined the Beaverland Must-Skis ski team.
My Father: Ray
My father has been one of the largest influences in my early life. He’s poured so much of his love, time, and energy into raising me to be the best I could be. He really does mean the world to me.
He currently runs his own business, Ray’s M/C Show World out of his home in Watertown, WI. He classes and judges custom motorcycles for bike shows all around the country. He’s made quite a name for himself in this niche market.
My father’s wife, Carol, is such a wonderful woman. I don’t know anyone as kind or thoughtful as her. I’m glad she is in his life.
My Grandma: Mae Lange
Probably the second most influential person in my early life would be my grandma. She is the end-all-be-all of grandmas. I know 20-year-olds that are not as active and aggressive as she is. She owned two business. The first was a real estate company called Lange’s Tri-County Realty. The second was a home construction business named Hilan Corporation. She built the house that Amy and I am currently living in.
I don’t think my grandma will ever stop, and might be related to the Energizer Bunny. She is one of the most motivated, driven, and no-bullshit people I know. I’m truly lucky to have her.
My Sister-in-law: Andrea Wolfgram
Andrea is definitely the little sister I never had. She's a fun-loving, independent, karaoke-singing woman. She lives in Madison, WI with her little pom-a-poo named Saffron.
My Mother-in-law: Wendy Wolfgram
Wendy Wolfgram lives in Lake Mills, WI. Both Wendy and her deseased husband, Keith, have made a great impact in my life. Not only did they give birth to Amy but they have blessed my life in many other ways.
Wendy works at the American Red Cross in Madison, WI and is a breast cancer survivor. Wendy is also deaf, which has introduced me to a culture that I knew very little about. (I’ve now learned the signs for chicken, vagina, and penis!)
Keith was a deep well of knowledge. His passing in late 2007 was hard on everyone. He was a very lovable and loving man. He is truly missed.