Champagne Bubbles — An Interview with Lawrence Welk
When planning vacations to San Diego, Lake Tahoe and Palm Springs you may find out about Welk Resorts (welkresorts.com), also located in Branson, Missouri and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. If you do some homework you will learn that Jon Fredricks, President and CEO of Welk Resorts, is keeping a tradition of family hospitality alive. He’s the grandson of Lawrence Welk, a well known entertainer and TV personality (1955-1971), who was raised on a farm in a German-speaking, North Dakota town, and didn’t learn to speak English until he was 21! While the Welk family has built a unique brand, their story also exemplifies the American Dream.
An interview with California’s TV celebrity by C. MacDonald showcases Lawrence Welk’s humble, gracious, and friendly demeanor, treating strangers like members of his family. “He loved what he was doing and had a terrific sense of humor,” says MacDonald. Read his interview…>
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