ELLSWORTH, MN (KELO) -- It's a question that many people struggle to answer: How do you live a long, happy life? Several residents at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth, Minnesota have had about a century to think about the answer to that question. School voucher bill introduced by House, Senate leaders Step inside Parkview Manor, and you will find a number of people with a unique story to tell. Take 97-year-old Rosemary Hoffman for example. She raised eight children. "What was it like? Oh, I don't know. You have to go through it to find out," Hoffman said. Bill Deutsch is 98 and was born and raised in Ellsworth. "This is my hometown, and I was in the Army for two years. I worked on the county for four years, and I worked in the elevator for 40 years. I retired in 1990, and I went into the mow business, and I mowed and told everybody that I would quit when I was 90 years old," Deutsch said. Deutsch's time in the military was especially memorable for him. He fought in World War II. "My best day in my life was when I was overseas and Japan says, 'We're ready to surrender,'" Deutsch said. The residents here may have some regrets. "The two things I wanted to do in my life I never did is I wanted to meet Johnny Cash and go to Switzerland, and I never got to do either one," Hoffman said. But, they have experienced plenty of joy. "Enjoying good health, for one thing, and enjoying good friends," 95-year-old Wilfred DeKing said. Vikings, Rams playoff game moved to Arizona "My biggest joy is being married and having a bunch of kids," Deutsch said. They've also had to figure out how to push through life's ups and downs. "Well, you learn lessons every day. You learn something new every day. You know, nothing is the same. Your life keeps changing every day," DeKing said. And with about a century of life experience, Parkview residents are more than qualified to give out some life advice. 103-year-old Ruth Birkett says you should be ready for anything. "Just roll with the punches," Birkett said. They also have messages for anyone still trying to navigate their lives. "Oh, to behave themselves. That's the big thing," 95-year-old Lorraine Klooster said. "If you choose to be happy, you'll be happy," DeKing said. "Get married, have a few kids, enjoy yourself, have a sport that you like to go to. I like my fishing, and that's what I ended up doing," Deutsch said. As the residents reflect on everything they've experienced, they're proud of the lives they have led. "I'm proud that I could raise my family myself and all, and be happy doing it," Hoffman said. And their family members are proud of them as well. Larry Foster is grateful for his mother, Vivian. She is 101 and was a teacher for over 30 years. "She's always been there for me and our family," Larry Foster said. Now, the people of Parkview look to enjoy the rest of their lives. "We're having a lot of fun in here. I do anyway," Deutsch said. Parkview recently lost 104-year-old Martha Kruse. One of her talents was her singing ability. Check out her singing Silent Night in German here: