It is now time to talk about Mother. Bertha Raith was born near Kotzting Germany on January 1, 1912. She was the daughter of Wolfgang and Anna Raith. I know little about Mother’s parents. (Hereinafter referred to as “Mom”. Wolfgang was a veteran of World War One. He served in the German Army. I know nothing of his service record. Anna was a housewife and mother. Mom had several brothers and sisters. Mom was a small child during the war. She did remember the poverty and hunger the children suffered during the war. She had a brother named Thomas, who died at a young age, but I don’t know when. Mom only
