PHOTO GALLERY: Derdeyn turns 100

Walter Derdeyn blows out the candles on his cake during his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Merle Chorba, Bernice Ferst, Jaye De Forest and Barbara Belsito surround the birthday boy, Walter Derdeyn, at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

The birthday cake for Walter Derdeyn's 100 birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Walter Derdeyn wears a fun hat at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Jerry Koenke, the manager of the Regency House, gives a little speech about Walter Derdeyn at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

George Chorba talks about Walter Derdeyn at Derdeyn's 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Reggie Charlton tells a story about Walter Derdeyn that got lots of laughs at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Walter Derdeyn gets ready to blow out the candles on his cake at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.

Walter Derdeyn with his girlfriend, Micheline Pulli, at his 100th birthday party Friday, May 6 at the Regency House.