Muskego Farm Family Shares Memoirs in New Book

MUSKEGO -- Details of daily life on a twentieth-century Wisconsin farm come to life as 92-year- old Ruth (Basse) Klussendorf relates childhood memories of growing up in Muskego, Wis.

In 300 colorfully written pages, Ruth recounts with vivid detail the simplicity and trials of life during the 1930s and ‘40s. Her lessons from the land offer wisdom and insights for all.

Through Ruth’s memoirs, learn how the family’s desire to not waste excess farm produce inspired the selling of garden goods to city folk, which ultimately grew into Basse’s Country Delight Farm Market in Muskego.

Ruth brings to life the community spirit that drove neighbors to help neighbors in times of illness, during planting and harvest and as a source of entertainment. And, more than 140 photos and 20 family recipes illustrate the authenticity of this farm family right down to the desserts that were served.

While farming practices and daily routine have changed, Ruth demonstrates how her family’s faith remains constant. Ruth’s father was a leader of Emanuel Church in Hales Corners, as well as the Golden Guernsey Dairy Cooperative, and other farming organizations still serving their members today.

"The Life and Times of William and Rose Basse"; provides a historical record from a personal perspective not found in history books.

Basse’s Country Delight Farm Market is hosting the author’s book signing event on Sunday, October 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Anyone who would like to reserve a copy of the book for the signing, please email your request to bjhirsh@sbcglobal.net. Additional copies can be purchased at Amazon.com in paperback or Kindle versions. Book sale proceeds will be donated to the Brian Hirsh Memorial Art Award (Ruth’s grandson).