World War ll Vet turns 100

WORLD WAR II VET TURNS 100

100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OPEN HOUSE

Honoring Paul Trimpe

Saturday, July 29, 2017, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Highland Ridge – 1st Floor

The Crossroads, Williamsburg

Please join us to celebrate Paul's special day!

No gifts please – your presence is all we desire.

Birthday cards can be sent to Paul at 100 Village View Circle, Apt. 155, Williamsburg, IA 52361.

Paul was inducted in the army on September 18, 1942 and served in the Coast Artillery in New Jersey guarding New York City's harbor. Paul then entered the Field Artillery ranks and served in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Able to speak, read, and write German, Paul became an asset as

translator for the United States Army. He was

discharged on December 29, 1945. Among some of the medals he earned was a marksman M-1 and

machine gun. He achieved the rank of Corporal.

Paul married Mildred Jahlas from Deep River at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Victor, on April 26, 1943 in a double ceremony with his brother, Arnold, and Mildred's twin, Marie.

Paul and Mildred were blessed with three children:

Allen (Carol) of Shawnee, KS; Sharon (Warren) Pillard of Keokuk, IA; and Shirley (Tom) Brazinsky of Baroda, MI. Paul has seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.