Passing time by spending it on things or people you love

Living History:
  • Franklyn Roitsch grew up in Bristol and loves hunting, especially when he could hunt on his family’s farm. Roitsch said the pheasant and fox hanging on his wall have been with him for several years and their story is one of his favorite hunting adventures. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
    Franklyn Roitsch grew up in Bristol and loves hunting, especially when he could hunt on his family’s farm. Roitsch said the pheasant and fox hanging on his wall have been with him for several years and their story is one of his favorite hunting adventures. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

    Sun Dial Manor resident, Franklyn Roitsch is an 82-year-old disabled veteran who was born and raised near Bristol. Roitsch graduated from Bristol High School and during his time there he met his future wife, Caroline. After high school, he went to Brookings college where he graduated with his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Then once he finished college he married Caroline, had a tour i…