My dad, Robert Ervin, grew up in Jackson, a small town south of Chillicothe, Ohio.
His father owned the only store in town that sold hardware and fine china.
He was the youngest of three brothers.
The older two attended Ohio State University while my dad went to Notre Dame.
His roommate at Notre Dame had a girlfriend who lived in Chicago.
His roommate fixed my dad up with a blind date who was a first cousin of his girlfriend.
Her name was Paula Dillon, the daughter of a mother and father who were both immigrants from Ireland.
They were married and had six children, five boys and a girl.
Dad became a professor at ND and taught Biology and Bacteriology for 21 years.
He was the perfect role model of both a husband and father.
Even though I live in the Detroit area, I’m still a passionate Notre Dame Football fan.
On his death bed, he said, “Well guys, what can I say?”
We immediately responded, “You said it with your life!”
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