Ask the Oldest Man in the World a Question

Aug. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- Walter Breuning, the oldest man in the world at the age of 113 is beginning his birthday celebration a little early this year by sharing more of his time and wisdom with others.  Walter, a resident of The Rainbow Senior Living in Great Falls, Montana is answering questions in August on anything you wish to ask the oldest man in the world via the Internet by going to http://www.rainbowalf.com/.  After which time, the most often asked questions as well as any other standouts will be posted with answers and maybe a bit of other wisdom as well.

Walter Breuning is the oldest living man in the world at 113 years of age. Born September 21, 1896 the American supercentarian is the last known surviving man who was born in 1896 amongst many other distinctions his age has brought upon him.

“Walter is a wonderful man, and given his celebrity status we get a lot of requests to meet Walter. By setting up an Ask Walter page we thought it would be a fun way for Walter to share his thoughts with other,” said Tina Bundtrock, executive director of The Rainbow. “He loves people and has an incredible perspective on life not shared by many others.”  

Anyone can Ask Walter a question by simply visiting http://www.rainbowalf.com/ and clicking on the Ask Walter button.  You can also connect with Walter on his Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Walter-Breuning-Oldest-Man-....

Need some ideas as to what to ask- start with:
• Ask Walter about his grandfather's experience in the American Civil War
• What he was doing the day McKinley was shot
• What was it like working on the railroad
• What does he think of the internet

Walter was born in Melrose, Minnesota to John Breuning and Cora Morehouse Breuning. In 1901, the family moved to De Smet, South Dakota where Walter attended school until 1910 when his family broke apart. His first job was scraping bakery pans for $2.50 a week. His real career began in 1913 when he joined the Great Northern Railway in 1913. He stayed with the railroad for 50 years. When WWI came around he signed up but was never called up; by WWII he was too old to serve. In 1922 he married the love of his life Agnes and remained married until her passing in 1957.

Walter has lived at the Rainbow Retirement and Assisted Living Center in Great Falls, Montana for the last 30 years. Always dressed in a suit and tie each day, he is in excellent health attributing his long life to eating well and keeping physically and mentally active. He takes just one aspirin a day and is quite the conversationalist with a sharp mind and accurate memory. Walter's motto "If you keep your mind busy and keep your body busy, you're going to be around a long time."

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The Rainbow Senior Living provides the finest in senior living with independent and assisted living options for residents. Located in Great Falls, Montana the expert trained staff provides residents with the highest standards of senior care services. It is operated by Integral Senior Living, which manages independent, assisted living and memory care properties. ISL is founded on a care philosophy that fosters dignity and respect for residents and promotes their independence and individuality. To learn more about ISL go to www.islllc.com.