retirement

Barwald retires from Lake City Fire dept.

Sep 5, 2019

Denny Barwald has retired from the Lake City Fire Department after 10 years. He’s pictured above, at right, accepting an ax plaque and fire helmet from Lake City Fire Chief Greg Sievers.

Moyer retires from fire deparment

Mar 6, 2019

Assistant Chief Dan Moyer has retired from the Lake City Fire Department after serving the community for 20 years. He served as training officer and captain before retiring as assistant chief. He also was very involved in Wabasha County Mutual Aid, serving as it’s elected President the past few...

Halvorson: What time is it?

Nov 14, 2018

I’ve been surrounded by clocks all my adult life. My father repaired clocks and my husband repaired clocks. Somehow I ended up surrounded by clocks and no one to repair them. I finally gave in and found someone to repair, clean and adjust all my clocks. At last they are all running smoothly,...

Third-generation Bellechester mechanic retires

Oct 19, 2017

Rich Majerus didn’t choose to join the family business, Majerus Garage in Bellechester. At least not right away. “I was thrust into it,” he said. The year was 1972 and Majerus was on the cusp of high school graduation. “The day of my high school graduation, the guy that was working for my dad...

So long, Mary Anne

Aug 3, 2017

A familiar face at the Lake City Public Library has retired after 28 years. Mary Anne McGee said her passion for reading and books helped convince then-administrator Kathie Durand to hire her in 1989. Some of her favorite parts of the job are watching children pick out books and getting in a new...

Retiring fire chief gets the ax

May 31, 2017

The Lake City Fire Department presented an ax plaque to its retiring chief, Jeff Diepenbrock. Diepenbrock is retiring after 23 years with the fire department. He’s been chief for just under five years. The department will have elections June 29 to fill vacated officer positions.

Halpaus retires after 53 years in foundry

Oct 19, 2016

On Oct. 7, William Halpaus celebrated his retirement and 53 years working in the cast iron foundry at Federal-Mogul Lake City. “F-M Lake City wishes the best to Willie and is grateful for his years of dedicated service,” the company said in a news release. Pictured, from left, are Ross Kohrs,...

Dr. Valkos retirement open house is Oct. 1

Sep 29, 2016

Former patients and well-wishers are invited to an open house for Dr. David Valkos Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at his former clinic, now Eagle Valley Chiropractic, 106 S. Washington St., Lake City. Valkos is retiring for health reasons after 28 years as a chiropractor in Lake City. He...

Schuth retires from Valley Craft

Sep 1, 2016

On Thursday, Aug. 25, Valley Craft honored Rich Schuth with an all-employee retirement lunch and program to celebrate Schuth’s 29 years with the company. From left, Tom Balow, operations manager, Joel Gaedtke, supervisor, Schuth, Dennis Campbell, president and CEO. 

South Country's CFO announces retirement

Aug 3, 2016

After nearly seven years working as chief financial officer (CFO) for South Country Health Alliance (SCHA), Brian Hicks is set to retire in August, bringing an 43-year career in business and finance to a close. “Brian’s stewardship, dedication and integrity have played an integral role in the...