Georgetown's Al Blaschke turns 108

Al Blaschke prepares to blow out candles on his German Chocolate birthday cake as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born on this date in 1917, Blaschke has done three skydives in recent years, the first in 2017, followed by another with his twin grandsons in 2020 and another with Governor Greg Abbott in 2023.

Duane Smith, left, who traveled from Portland, Oregon, plays piano and sings for his uncle, Al Blaschke (seated at back right) who celebrated his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Al Blaschke celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Al Blaschke visits with friend Louise Smith as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Al Blaschke, right, is joined by his grandson Kevin Blaschke, center, and Kevin’s wife Kylie Stewart, left, as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

David Blaschke, right, joined by his son Jason, 27, takes photos of his father Al Blaschke.

Al Blaschke spends time with Emily Hart, Activities Director at The Wesleyan Assisted Living as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party there on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Al Blaschke, celebrating his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025, wears a big smile after his nephew Duane Smith sang “Smile” to him.