Hey everybody,

I was supposed to introduce myself years ago but as usual, I procrastinated.
I am attending Fox Valley Technical College for a two-year degree (as part of my rehabilitation, after loosing my left, non-dominate arm in March 2002 in a work related accident). As the last semester winds down, I am also settling into my new career as an Administrative Assistant for Mau Realty Inc. (A great bunch of people!) I am stressed-out at times but I will understand all there...

Hegner, Merlin

July 4, 2007

Merlin Hegner, 86, of Appleton, passed away July 2, 2007. Born in his home on North McCarthy Road, Town of Grand Chute, May 17, 1921, to Leo and Anna (Koch) Hegner. He was joined in marriage on December 12, 1942, to Lucille Brightman. Merlin raised his family in Greenville and worked for many years at Hafemeister Machine Co. Known as "Mr. Fix-it," Merlin spent many hours in his garage fixing things. He moved to Lakewood, WI. where...

Well to continue on from my well over due introduction, let me tell you more about my interests starting with…

How I came up with my nickname… After my accident at work(mill job), I used humor from day one to help cope with the big challenge I was about to embark on and well Onez stands for one hand and the 48 stands for my favorite race car driver Jimmie Johnson hence, onez48.

My interests… as I said I love to watch NASCAR racing (but the real pro is my husband he...