I was born in Wilson, Kansas and grew up in Russell, Kansas. I moved to Great Bend right out of high school and went to work at Thies packing co. I married Raymond Demel in 1979. We have one daughter who lives in Kansas City. I like to do all kinds of crafts. I like to take vintage items and recreate them. We like going to flea markets, garage sales, and auctions to find these things. We also like to travel and spend time with our daughter in Kansas City.