by Kelly C. Andrews
Chuck and Shelby met each other while attending Plymouth High
It wasn’t long they fell in love; their passion, it was high
On April second, 1960, finally they were wed
Initially in Milwaukee to Allis Chalmers Chuck was led
Deborah, Kelly, then Christopher – they quickly added to their lair
And settled in Sheboygan in their first home on St. Clair
Chuck climbed the corporate ladder to a Vollrath executive
And drove a green Camaro as a station wagon alternative
Shelby discovered Shaklee, taking vitamins was the rule
Biodegradable cleaning products and skin care “au natural”
When baby Paul arrived, one bathroom was not enough
A bigger home on North 6th Street had all the perfect stuff
Three teens and all their challenges, the youngest 5 years old
Along came little Margaret, a moonbeam to the household
Crystal Lake soon became a playground for everyone
With cottage, boats and lazy days, summers were lots of fun
Art Faire offered Chuck a job, so to Appleton they did roam
Shelby worked at Klusendorf and Greenfield Street was home
Surprisingly, soon thereafter, no one guessed Chuck would
Shift from pots and pans, then paper, to cookies at Rippin’ Good
The cars got more extravagant, from Chevy’s to Volvo and Saab
A few practical Toyotas, now a Beemer does the job
Alone again, kids moved on, most couples would downsize
But no, these two upgraded to their home on Wedgewood Dr
Shelby has a personal trainer; Chuck walks the mall each morn
Exercise and eating right has become the lifestyle norm
Five kids and eight grandkids later, describes the Andrews clan
Happy 50th anniversary, Mom & Dad, with all our love
Your Fam – April 2, 2010