Birthday Card Shower

Birthday Card Shower

Jack Fridley celebrated his 85th birthday on

Feb. 10. Jack was born and raised in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Following graduation from

Strawberry Point, he enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. While he was in the Army, Jack took classes from Coe College, finishing his Bachelor's Degree in 1962 and later

receiving his Master's Degree from Western New Mexico. In 1955 Jack married Pat

Fitzpatrick. His first teaching job was at South Clay in northwestern Iowa from 1962 to 1964. The couple returned to Strawberry Point in 1965 and he began teaching/coaching for the Starmont School District until his retirement in 1995.

Jack's three children are Mark and twins

Michelle and Mike. He has five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

"Anne has been my best friend and caregiver for 27 years and keeps me on my toes,"

commented Jack.

Cards may be sent to:

P.O. Box 284, Strawberry Point, IA 52076