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Grump Candidates 2008

Charles Albrecht
was born in Sumner Aug.20 1940. He grew up around New Hampton where he graduated high school.He spent 3 years in the army and served in Korea. In 1963, Charles married Wilda Burnett an know they have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. After farming around Tripoli & Naushua they moved to Readlyn where they farmed and Charles was a mail carrier until 2003. He is active in Bremer County Farm Bureau,St, Matthews Church,Community Club,Iowa Letter Carrriers Assn. and is president of Bremer County Corn Growers Assn.. He spends his spare time cooking,playing cards,and family.

Lou Fortsch
was born Sept. 7, 1937, near Tripoly where she graduated high school in 1955. Lou married Ervin Fortsch July 7, 1957 and moved to Readlyn.They have 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Lou worked at Black Hawk Abstract, she and Evin ran "Lou's Place" and the Center Inn for 17 years. She is active in St.Matthews Church,Readlyn & Red Hat Ladies Club. Lou enjoys cooking,cards,traveling,and socializing with friends.

Verla Jurgensen
was born and raised on a farm southwest of Sumner and graduated high school in 1957. She married Lyle in 1958. Lyle died in 2003. They have one son and three daughters and three grandchildren. Verla and her husband owned and operated Antique Service Center, Sumner for 36 years. She also worked as a dietary aide, food service supervisor & CNA and waitress at local cafees. In 2005 she moved to Readlyn and lives in the house she worked at following graduation.Her hobbies include dancing,gardening,bowling,horse back riding,and sewing. She volunteers and washes dishes for Sunrise Catering.

Leroy Platte
was born Nov. 19, 1934 in Bremer County. He attended various county schools and graduated from Readlyn High School. He was confirmed at St. Matthews and is still a member. He and his wife, Nancy were married in 1960 and have one daughter , Jennifer. In 1958 Leroy began a welding and repair shop and eventually converted to auto and tractor repair. He is still in business today, mostly repairing small engine equipment. He served on the Readlyn Volunteer Fire Dept. for 35 years. Leroy enjoys fishing,cards,bowling, and dancing.He particularly enjoys the challenge of fixing things.

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	Grump Candidates 2008
	Charles Albrecht was born in Sumner Aug.20 1940. He grew up around New Hampton where he graduated high school.He spent 3 years in the army and served in Korea. In 1963, Charles married Wilda Burnett an know they have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. After farming around Tripoli & Naushua they moved to Readlyn where they farmed and Charles was a mail carrier until 2003. He is active in Bremer County Farm Bureau,St, Matthews Church,Community Club,Iowa Letter Carrriers Assn. and is president of Bremer County Corn Growers Assn.. He spends his spare time cooking,playing cards,and family.
	Lou Fortsch was born Sept. 7, 1937, near Tripoly where she graduated high school in 1955. Lou married Ervin Fortsch July 7, 1957 and moved to Readlyn.They have 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Lou worked at Black Hawk Abstract, she and Evin ran "Lou's Place" and the Center Inn for 17 years. She is active in St.Matthews Church,Readlyn & Red Hat Ladies Club. Lou enjoys cooking,cards,traveling,and socializing with friends.
	Verla Jurgensen was born and raised on a farm southwest of Sumner and graduated high school in 1957. She married Lyle in 1958. Lyle died in 2003. They have one son and three daughters and three grandchildren. Verla and her husband owned and operated Antique Service Center, Sumner for 36 years. She also worked as a dietary aide, food service supervisor & CNA and waitress at local cafees. In 2005 she moved to Readlyn and lives in the house she worked at following graduation.Her hobbies include dancing,gardening,bowling,horse back riding,and sewing. She volunteers and washes dishes for Sunrise Catering.
	Leroy Platte was born Nov. 19, 1934 in Bremer County. He attended various county schools and graduated from Readlyn High School. He was confirmed at St. Matthews and is still a member. He and his wife, Nancy were married in 1960 and have one daughter , Jennifer. In 1958 Leroy began a welding and repair shop and eventually converted to auto and tractor repair. He is still in business today, mostly repairing small engine equipment. He served on the Readlyn Volunteer Fire Dept. for 35 years. Leroy enjoys fishing,cards,bowling, and dancing.He particularly enjoys the challenge of fixing things.