Bob Retzlaff

Biography

Timeline

1. After three years in Oshkosh

   Learning the Ben Franklin business

   Following Iris and Bill’s inquiry about his interest in a Ben Franklin Store, the narrator left Penney’s to learn the business.

   Bob's Chapter

Stories mentioning Bob

• Learning the Business and Building StoresAt Iris and Bill’s suggestion, the narrator left Penney’s and learned the Ben Franklin business at Bob Retzlaff’s Madison store. He reports opening Bormann’s in 1983 as part owner and manager, with Bill Retzlaff cosigning his first loan, and five successful years of business. He also states that he sold out in 1972 to become manager and partner with Iris and Bill in Elliott’s in Janesville for eight years. These dates conflict and are retained as written. In 1988 he bought a Janesville Ben Franklin Store and converted it to an all-crafts store. He also served five years on Rock County Bank’s board, finding it especially interesting to learn who borrowed money for country club dues.

Referenced in

• Bob's Chapter — MR. J. C. PENNEY