Olaf Tokheim dodged a number of bullets in his life including his landing on Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge in World War II in 1943 to reach his 100th birthday on Wednesday.He is truly loved by the many that have come to know him as a mellow and deep-thinking individual who cares deeply about friendship and values his life’s memories and experiences.Ole’ as he is fondly called by family and friends has made Manteca his home for many years with the love of his life in his late wife Loraine who passed away in the last two years. She was long known as the Welcome Wagon Lady calling on new residents moving into the Manteca area.On a weekly basis he meets for coffee at about 9:30 a.m. with a group of guys – all veterans from World War II – at a doughnut shop at North Main and Alameda streets – to talk politics. Today a dinner is being held at Brookdale Senior Living on Union Road which he now calls home.
Olaf Tokheim celebrates his 100th birthday
