Ohl: Snooky - Part One
I became friends with LeRoy (Snooky), Marge, and son Jodi years ago. I had heard his nickname before I met him but was nervous about using it as he was a big guy – over six feet tall and solid. In my opinion, he just did not look like a Snooky! I really did not want to invite a knuckle sandwich, so I addressed him as LeRoy when we met. He smiled and corrected me, “My friends call me Snooky.” Hey we were friends! However, I didn’t really get to know the family until they became owners of the nearby marina where I had a boat for many summers.
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