Ernest Frederick Messmann lives in San Jose, California. He is semi-retired, devoting his time to genealogy and encouraging others through his church work. He enjoys trips to San Francisco, a charm...view moreErnest Frederick Messmann lives in San Jose, California. He is semi-retired, devoting his time to genealogy and encouraging others through his church work. He enjoys trips to San Francisco, a charming city 50 miles away, and trips to the beach to watch the waves crash into the shore and hear the ocean’s roar. He also enjoys watching his grandsons, Scott and Jonah, crash and roar.view less