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Rick J. Kloeckner, 63
Rick James Kloeckner, age 63, of Austin, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Mayo Health System-Austin. Rick was born November 28, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota ...
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Al Batt: May the chameleon of seasons
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting You make a sound argument. Really? You never agree with me. That’s because your arguments are nothing but ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 6:47 pm
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Al Batt: You mean fish trees don’t exist?
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My ear is plugged. Which ear is it? It’s 2022. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 5:38 pm
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Al Batt: A demonstration of dodging
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Do you have a toothpick? What do you want with a toothpick? We haven’t eaten anything. I feel lucky. ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 6:35 pm
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Alan Gerald Schilling, 73
A graveside service will be held for Alan Schilling on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 11 am at Glenville First Lutheran Cemetery. Alan Gerald Schilling, ...
by Al Batt, Thursday, April 21, 2022 8:19 pm
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Al Batt: Please turn down the ear ringing
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I hope it isn’t bothering you. It’s pretty loud. What is? The ringing in my ears. Driving ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:35 pm
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Mildred “Chris” Potach, 93
Mildred Christina “Chris” (Benecke) Potach went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 12, 2022 at the age of 93. Mildred “Chris” was born ...
by Al Batt, Thursday, April 14, 2022 5:20 pm
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Al Batt: The weather holding sway over spring
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I get up at 3 o’clock every morning. How do you get up so early? Tired. Driving by Bruce’s ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 7:02 pm
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Al Batt: Yabba dabba soundtrack
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting Have you ever had the theme song from “The Flintstones,” “Gilligan’s Island” or “The Beverly Hillbillies” stuck in your ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 5:56 pm
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Al Batt: Forgetting what I forgot to do
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I never buy deodorant. Why not? People, sometimes strangers, give it to me. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 5:52 pm
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Tyrone Ronald Sash, 80
Tyrone Ronald Sash, 80, of Cedar Falls, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born ...
by Al Batt, Friday, March 25, 2022 12:41 pm
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Al Batt: Tool is simply smashing
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I bought an all-purpose tool at St. Menard’s Hardware. I won’t need any other tools as it works on ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 6:36 pm
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Al Batt: Accomplishing another year
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I accomplished a great deal yesterday. What did you do? I got a year older. Driving by Bruce’s drive ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 6:06 pm
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Al Batt: Deep thoughts on Cerberus
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My father is looking down on us today. I didn’t know your father had died. He didn’t. He’s just ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 6:05 pm
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Al Batt: Percolating some magic
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m reading a book on how to do magic tricks. I could make this coffee pot disappear. I’d like ...