You can't take the railroad out of Boone. Once its a railroad community, its always a railroad community.
Recent railroad talk in the Korner caught the eye of Ron Hopkins, BSH-59. He wrote, "another comment about Boone's railroad legacy. Growing up in a railroad town was instrumental to my life-long pursuit of scale model railroading. This diverse hobby has provided me many hours of pleasure and tremendous satisfaction, especially in retirement. My current layout depicts a small railroad serving the cedar shingle industry and fish canneries of Washington state's Olympic peninsula in 1940. My modeling is illustrated in several video clinics (interested viewers can simply enter my name in the You-Tube search field). To brag a little, a few years ago, I scratched an item from my bucket list, earning recognition as a Master Model Railroader by the National Model Railroad Association. Only because of Boone?"
The Kornerman says, "Congrats Ron.....very interesting. If memory serves today (that's a day-by-day thing), in your younger years, you worked for Red's Hobby Shop?....underneath Meyer's Clothing. I bet there was some railroad memorabilia available there?"
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BOONE CONNECTED/AREA DEATHS
Egon Edward Weaver, 84, Boone. Born in Mason City. Garner HS-55. Army vet. Married Elaine Jurgemeyer in Garner in 1960. Was proficient in hand-to-hand combat and taught Jiu Jitsu, Karate and Akido to civilians and law enforcement. Retired from teaching civilians in 1977. The couple lived in Garner, Mason City and Watertown, SD until moving to Boone in 1968. Retired from AT&T as an electronic technician in 1992. He loved flying, sailing and woodworking and taught celestial navigation. In 1991, he and his son, Kent, helped position the sun dial, located in Pella, to its true north position. Survivors include his son, a daughter, Heather Nigro of Boone, a brother, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Services are pending.
Virginia Orr Forney Tabor, 91, Webster City. Born in Pilot Mound. PMHS. Married Kenneth Tabor in 1951. Worked as a secretary at Webster City Junior High and then, for over 14 years, as a secretary for the Iowa State Extension Service. Music was important. She was a vocalist and pianist and an organist at various churches. Had a keen interest in genealogy and local history, crocheting and embroidery and played bridge. A son and a daughter are among the survivors. Family graveside service will be held at a later time.
Betty Darlene Schwien, 93, Johnston/Mason City. Born in Boone. BHS-48. Married Clarence Schwien in Boone in 1949. For many years, the couple owned and operated the Travelodge Motel in Mason City. Spent time in Mexico and winters in Arizona. Four adult children survive, including Richard, BHS-72, and Janeen, BHS-77. A brother also survives. Services in Pella and Van Meter.
Gregory Joseph Peitzmeier, 65, Pilot Mound. Born in Illinois. BHS-75. Worked for Story Construction until retirement. A voracious reader, focusing on war history but also classic writings. He also enjoyed classic films and loved his dogs. Survivors include his mother, Anne, brothers Gary, BHS-72, and Glenn, BHS-82, and his sister, Gail Williams, BHS-79. Greg's father was Augie Peitzmeier who brought the family to Boone so he could manage the J.C.Penny store here. Private services will be held at a later date.
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