THIS FAMILY HAS HAD BEARS IN THEIR BACKYARD FOR MORE THAN 91 YEARS AND WHAT THEY DO WITH THEM WILL SURPRISE YOU!

A Tragedy Too Soon

Monika is actually Jhonny III Welde’s wife, which sort of made her an outsider in the family. The family tradition of having the bears became dicey when quite recently Jhonny III, the caretaker and the patriarch of the family died of a heart attack just after he turned 60. Monika said, “I know the bears miss him, they do notice his absence.” She continued, “but our son and I decided to continue the family legacy and go on for my husband.” Monika decided to not let anything happen to the Ranch and she along with her son Jhonny IV who is 27 years of age, decided to take the responsibility.