By TERRI RITTER
North Webster Community Public Library

It was a different world when 93-year-old Burdette “Tony” Strombeck was born in 1923. Hear him tell about his life in North Webster in a videotaped interview available for viewing on the library’s website.

The library’s Local History and Genealogy Center Director Beth Smith interviewed and videotaped Mr. Strombeck as part of the library’s local history project of preserving the recollections of long-time senior residents.

In the interview, Strombeck shares nine decades of memories of growing up, living, and working in North Webster. A U.S. Army veteran, he talks about his military service during World War II, his experiences as North Webster town marshal and volunteer fire fighter, and his 62-year career in the dairy business. Strombeck remains active and continues to live in his own home in the North Webster area.

The Strombeck interview can be viewed by visiting the Local History and Genealogy page of the library’s website at www.nweb.lib.in.us and clicking on “Presentation Videos.”

Other videos are also available for viewing including his 104-year-old sister Gladys Culver, World War II veterans Marion “Frank” Walker and Don Chilcote, Vietnam veteran Bill Pressler, Finland native Pirrko Miller, and East Germany native Karen Witmer.

The Local History and Genealogy Center houses and preserves local history including historical books and publications, memoirs, dairies, scrapbooks, family histories, memorabilia, artifacts, and displays among other resources. The center also has a large collection of general history books and materials along with genealogy research helps.

Patrons can also access national genealogy websites and databases free of charge using the center’s public computers.

If you’re a history buff or interested in genealogy, be sure to visit the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center and browse our collection. Our staff will be glad to assist you