retirement

Church holds lunch to thank retiring McElmury, Wallerich

Nov 26, 2025

St. Mary of The Lake Catholic Parish held a lunch after Mass on Sunday, Nov. 23 for retiring music leaders Sue McElmury and Lisa Wallerich to thank “them for their many years providing our church with beautiful music projecting the spirit of faith and love,” the church said. -Photo by Ben Threinen 

Marien’s Deli to close after nearly 40 years on Lyon Avenue

Jul 24, 2024

Dear Valued Customers, After serving our beloved community for nearly 39 fulfilling years (Dave and Ginger Marien - 20 years; Jeff and Jeri Prigge - nearly 19 years), it is with mixed emotions that we announce the difficult decision to permanently close Marien’s Deli on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. This...

Corrected: Bluff View bids farewell to retiring head custodian Rob Huppert

Mar 6, 2024

On his last full day of work at Bluff View Elementary School, head custodian Rob Huppert was told he was needed in the gym, so he went to meet with physical education teachers Joe Garvin and Kelly O’Laughlin. The request wasn’t unusual. Over his 44-year career at Lake City Public Schools, Huppert...

Sheriff Rodney Bartsh announces retirement

Mar 9, 2022

Dear Wabasha County Citizens: I have recently made the decision to retire from being your Sheriff in Wabasha County. The time has come to put a greater emphasis on my family which, often over the years, has taken a backseat to my job. First of all, I need to thank my wife Denise and children...

Berkeland retires after 30 years coaching boys and girls basketball

Mar 2, 2022

Luther Berkeland is retiring after coaching basketball for 30 years in both the boys and girls Lake City programs. He has coached over 600 games and was honored at Friday night’s game against Byron and presented with a commemorative ball. This year he coached the seventh grade boys basketball team...

Library director retirement party set for June 30

Jun 9, 2021

The Friends of the Lake City Public Library, the library board, the City of Lake City, and library staff invite the public to a retirement party for Patti Bross, library director, on Wednesday, June 30, at the library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Patti started working at the library in October of 2011....

Riester retires after more than 40 years at St. Elizabeth’s

Nov 18, 2020

After more than 40 years at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, family nurse practitioner Sharon Riester is retiring. Throughout her career she was committed to advancing her education and profession. After obtaining her bachelor’s in nursing and serving in several leadership capacities, she saw an...

Klennert retires as school facilities manager

Jun 3, 2020

As the members of the class were having their last experience as students of Lake City Public Schools Sunday, district facilities manager Jim Klennert was marking the end of his tenure. Sunday was the last day of Klennert’s 34-year career with the district. Supt. Erick Enger and Lincoln High School...

Open house for Carlstrom is Feb. 6

Jan 29, 2020

An open house for outgoing Lake City Federal Bank President and CEO Bruce Carlstrom will be Thursday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the bank. Cake and coffee will be served. “Thanks to Bruce for 34 years of great leadership for our community bank. Stop in and hlep Bruce celebrate to moving...

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.