Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Stories set here
- Handing Out Roses with Mr. PenneyThe narrator followed Bernie into work at the J.C. Penney Store in Moline, became the men’s department’s best salesperson, and entered management training. Transferred to Oshkosh for a new store opening in 1962, he spent several days working with Mr. J.C. Penney, handing out roses and checking the registers at his request.
- 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.
Events here
1962
Oshkosh transfer and grand opening with Mr. Penney
Transferred for a new store opening, the narrator worked several days with Mr. Penney, handing out roses and checking the registers.
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