https://www.mydadsrose.com/home daily 1.0 2019-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1547315467448-FIRC1NLVIW3QPEIT3VRL/me%2Bcropped%2B%25281%2529.jpg My Dad's Rose - About the Author Jeffrey F. Joutras grew up in Joliet, Illinois, the sixth of seven children. Jeff now resides in Lodi, Wisconsin, where he enjoys spending time with his family, boating on the Wisconsin River, and fishing for the elusive musky. He has been married to his wife Peggy for more than 30 years and is the father of five children- Clare, John, Benjamin, Aimee, and Christopher. Jeff is a certified coach, teacher, and speaker with The John Maxwell Team, and enjoys helping others learn about leadership, communication, and personal growth. He can be contacted at jeff@mydadsrose.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1547848654921-1BKLDYXVMALWEW1NJS8N/image-asset.jpeg My Dad's Rose https://www.mydadsrose.com/gallery daily 0.75 2019-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556493590610-PGY0R6D5UIIZS1AZOZW4/dads+first+communion+picture_000015.jpg Gallery My dad’s first Holy Communion picture. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Joliet, IL May 12, 1935. He was 7 years old at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556493590610-PGY0R6D5UIIZS1AZOZW4/dads+first+communion+picture_000015.jpg Gallery My dad’s first Holy Communion picture. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Joliet, IL May 12, 1935. He was 7 years old at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1546898854816-T36GRWP8ST5E69JPM80Y/001.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554125667097-NMUTER77V3EISF08UQMO/jeff+pic+3.jpg Gallery Dad was the oldest of four. He is pictured with his three sisters (l to r), Marilyn, Gerry and Corrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554125634705-NSAF7BLB2F80ABJ6QUYS/Jeff+Pic+1.jpg Gallery Dad. Picture taken at Bird Haven Greenhouse, Gougar Road, Joliet, Il. Year unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1560705394156-2ZV4FX2YBQCDBOLN60KV/dad+army+picture+in+herald+news_000008.jpg Gallery - 19th Birthday Appeared in the Joliet Herald News, 1946 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554038844069-Z6K0PZ00DF9TFP2PGWNQ/4528_001.jpg Gallery My dad served in the Army and was stationed in Germany after World War II. He was a medical technician. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554125654637-RBY2BH3NQ6YMFZRTDRXZ/Jeff+Pic+2.jpg Gallery Dad in his army uniform, not sure where this picture was taken. Could be in Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554125677075-K1EYKHFUL3IATFCY622K/Jeff+Pic+4.jpg Gallery Dad served as a medical technician in the Army. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556475591504-6LIF0V7J3NFL80AJVP69/dads+family+picture+with+his+siblings+and+parents_000014.jpg Gallery Dad’s family picture. Back row (l to r) His mom Loretta, sister Marilyn, father Amos, front row (l to r) sister Gerry, Dad, sister Corrine Picture taken by Vance photography prior to 1959 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556494323415-5J6W30MK360Q34Q2QKGI/ronnie+and+dad+on+chair_000011.jpg Gallery Dad and my brother Ron. About 1962 or so. Back of the picture it’s written “ 17th Century Dad and Ronnie” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554156385832-U33128ZZEOID1WC99U86/dad+with+cake+44.jpg Gallery My dad with his birthday cake! 44 candles, Sept 2, 1971 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554156417717-ABCISDDJVZ49QFQVXOZM/dad+and+mom+44th.jpg Gallery Mom and Dad on his 44th birthday, September 2, 1971 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554156694570-O46IBT28EBXZZB0QRE0F/dad+giving+me+haircut+1971.jpg Gallery - Haircuts! My dad used to give us our own haircuts when we were growing up. I was 10 years old when this picture was taken. There wasn’t much my dad couldn’t do, and if he could do it himself, he did, including being our own in-house barber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554654287532-Q3IN2246G04GGT4PVNTR/dad+and+the+3+little+kids_000004.jpg Gallery Dad with the “three little kids”, as our older siblings would call us. Jeff, Mark, Dad, Ron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556475016152-TM9NXU8WI3P32ER898SE/dad+uncle+leo+KC+picture_000006.jpg Gallery My Dad was active in the Knights of Columbus, Council 4400 in Joliet, Il. Here he is pictured, l to r, Dad, my Uncle Leo Ruettiger and Monsignor Frederick Stenger. Year unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556475197621-IZRMWV3YA6XDAVS60JX0/christy+and+dad+entering+church_000008.jpg Gallery Dad and my sister Chris entering St. Bernard’s church on her wedding day. July 13, 1974 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1556494058406-7SUMURBUBT8QUNFBVUIZ/mom+and+dad+dancing_000010.jpg Gallery Mom and Dad dancing at my sister’s wedding reception. July 13, 1974 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554042951856-PQJESJ3T43VDAKQG7DBH/04.+Dad%2C+Bert%2C+Mom%2C+Bernie%2C+Helen+%26+Bill+Keck.jpg Gallery - 25th wedding anniversary party My mom and dad celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at our home. Pictured here from L to R, my dad, my uncle “Shiner”, my mom, my uncle Bernie and friends Helen and Bill Keck. August 1975 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554554522370-M8MBBFEPJBJOH143SW6L/IMG_1953.JPG Gallery Dad’s gravesite, Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Illinois In the Our Lady of the Rosary section of the cemetery https://www.mydadsrose.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2024-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/9cb9f481-ce45-455b-92df-15d415f7cd73/jeffjoutras+headshot+from+book.jpg ABOUT https://www.mydadsrose.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2021-11-20 https://www.mydadsrose.com/charity daily 0.75 2024-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1560368442504-VU5WCBP1GOTEPPA4R0DP/download+%281%29.png Well Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/efc2223e-5453-44ff-baa4-360c030a06c7/dads+well+project+completed.jpg Well Project - Make it stand out 3 hand pump wells built in memory of Louis Joutras in Uganda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1560367140500-82S32RIIV0RGHJ5VAE4T/logo-1536844194+%281%29.png Well Project https://www.mydadsrose.com/growing-through-grief daily 0.75 2024-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/f34bfd58-f93f-4123-a636-d08b8dfc2a36/FRONT_FINAL.jpg Growing Through Grief - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/ea10abfa-5595-408d-a965-710ee9717e8c/IMG-4253.jpg Growing Through Grief - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mydadsrose.com/shop daily 0.75 2019-06-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/t/5c3173041ae6cfe5e9d9cbc2/1487111370022/prints_banner.jpg Shop https://www.mydadsrose.com/shop/my-dads-rose-1 monthly 0.5 2019-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c4a47686e6c02103d33495/1554040906120-4KQA0U1DM0P4AGF1Q98P/Front_Cover_My_Dads_Rose%2B%25283%2529.jpg Shop - My Dad's Rose