Tackes get visit, long- distance wave from traveling grandson
Staff photo by Clay Schuldt
Neil Birkholtz (left) and Xingwei Ao (right) wave to William and Mae Tacke from the end of the Tacke’s driveway. The two (facing front, below) didn’t want to get closer in deference to the coronavirus outbreak.
Staff photo by Clay Schuldt
Neil Birkholtz (left) and Xingwei Ao (right) wave to William and Mae Tacke from the end of the Tacke’s driveway. The two (facing front, below) didn’t want to get closer in deference to the coronavirus outbreak.
- Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Neil Birkholtz (left) and Xingwei Ao (right) wave to William and Mae Tacke from the end of the Tacke’s driveway. The two (facing front, below) didn’t want to get closer in deference to the coronavirus outbreak.
- Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Neil Birkholtz (left) and Xingwei Ao (right) wave to William and Mae Tacke from the end of the Tacke’s driveway. The two (facing front, below) didn’t want to get closer in deference to the coronavirus outbreak.
Birkholtz has been living overseas in southeast Asia doing missionary work. He recently returned to the United States on extended leave to visit friends and family. He wanted to see his grandparents, but due to their age, he decided to use caution.
Birkholtz was joined by his friend and college friend Xingwei Ao who is interning at St. Paul’s Luthern School. The two greeted William and Mae from the end of the driveway.
Birkholtz said he was excited for this chance to see everyone, but COVID-19 has limited contact. He is hopeful to have a chance to see his grandparents again in August to celebrate his grandfather’s 90th birthday.