107-year-old Georgia man talks about long life, what鈥檚 changed over last century
A Savannah man recently marked a major milestone. Frank Fesler turned 107 years-old on June 18.
Friends and family gathered Wednesday at Larry鈥檚 Restaurant on Skidaway Road to celebrate his life, many accomplishments and contributions to the community.
In 1930, Fesler graduated from Savannah High School. That same year he began working for Savannah Blue Print Company.
He went on to purchase that business in 1965. He has been an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Boy Scouts, the Rotary Club, the Masons and the Shrine Club. He even held the top spot as potentate of the Alee Temple. Fesler鈥檚 only child, Diane Martin, thinks being so involved has certainly contributed to his long life.
鈥淗e was very active, of course the blue print company. He ran prints up and down the stairs until he left work and that was well into his 70s or maybe even 80s before he quit,鈥� she said.
But Fesler himself credits 鈥渢he man upstairs鈥� for his longevity.
He said when it comes to the biggest change he鈥檚 seen over the last century, it鈥檚 computers.
鈥淗e enjoys Facebook though because I have grandchildren who live in Costa Rica, so through Facebook we get pictures immediately and it鈥檚 nice for him to be able to see that,鈥� his daughter said.
It鈥檚 that connection to family and to his friends, that Fesler says makes this day so special.
鈥淲onderful, wonderful. A lot of friends,鈥� he said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 wonderful to have him. His mind is wonderful, he gets around fairly well for his age, so we鈥檙e really proud of him,鈥� his daughter added.