World War II vet, wife reflect on 100 years of memories

ZEELAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Every day, more than 350 World War II veterans die, according to the National World War II Museum. But at least one surviving World War II veteran remains in West Michigan, with his wife by his side.

Gerald Gebraad says he asked Louise to marry him in kindergarten. They waited a few years, but they’ve been married for 78 years — at least they think it’s 78.

Louise says after a while it doesn’t matter.

“No. You’re stuck with them, you know,” she said.

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