Alfred was born on the family farm northwest of Sutton, Nebraska. When he was six years old, his mother died and Alfred had to quit school in order to help care for his younger siblings.
Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!"
He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town.
Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. He also played the harmonica.
For several months, Alfred and his family ran a service station on the edge of town in Sutton, Nebraska. Two of his sons helped Alfred do the mechanic work, while his wife and one daughter helped with the other parts of the business.
Alfred had a quick wit and really enjoyed people. One of his favorite responses was to the German question "Wie Gehts?" which means "how are things?" When his friend would ask "Wie Gehts?", Alfred would respond, "The gates are fine, but the fence is down!"
Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!"
He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town.
Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. He also played the harmonica.
For several months, Alfred and his family ran a service station on the edge of town in Sutton, Nebraska. Two of his sons helped Alfred do the mechanic work, while his wife and one daughter helped with the other parts of the business.
Alfred had a quick wit and really enjoyed people. One of his favorite responses was to the German question "Wie Gehts?" which means "how are things?" When his friend would ask "Wie Gehts?", Alfred would respond, "The gates are fine, but the fence is down!"
Alfred was born on the family farm northwest of Sutton, Nebraska. When he was six years old, his mother died and Alfred had to quit school in order to help care for his younger siblings.
Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!"
He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town.
Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. He also played the harmonica.
For several months, Alfred and his family ran a service station on the edge of town in Sutton, Nebraska. Two of his sons helped Alfred do the mechanic work, while his wife and one daughter helped with the other parts of the business.
Alfred had a quick wit and really enjoyed people. One of his favorite responses was to the German question "Wie Gehts?" which means "how are things?" When his friend would ask "Wie Gehts?", Alfred would respond, "The gates are fine, but the fence is down!"
Alfred's name at birth was Wilhelm Alfred Griess. At some point, he switched the order of his name, declaring that there were "too many Bill Griesses in town!"
He married Frieda Katharina Engelhardt September 24, 1911 in Clay County, Nebraska. They farmed northwest of Sutton until 1945, when they retired and moved into town.
Alfred played the pump organ, though he didn't read music. He also played the harmonica.
For several months, Alfred and his family ran a service station on the edge of town in Sutton, Nebraska. Two of his sons helped Alfred do the mechanic work, while his wife and one daughter helped with the other parts of the business.
Alfred had a quick wit and really enjoyed people. One of his favorite responses was to the German question "Wie Gehts?" which means "how are things?" When his friend would ask "Wie Gehts?", Alfred would respond, "The gates are fine, but the fence is down!"
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