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Peardon Barn — Interior
2004
Audrey A. Peardon is daughter to the late Max Rentsch, a well-known area cheesemaker.
Schmitt Barn — Exterior
2004
Ron and Sandy Schmitt live at W2233 McArthur Rd (Section 19).
Mork Barn
circa 2000-2009
For 8 years, Laura Mork has lived on this farm at N8369 Hwy 175 (Section 22) with her two goats and two dogs.
Grantman Barn — Exterior
circa 2000-2009
This farm, at 1728 Hwy 28 (Section 17) is currently owned by "Gordie" Grantman. Gordie acquired the property on April 22, 1977 and moved onto the farm in October, 1989.
Retzlaff Barn — Exterior
circa 2000-2009
Milton and Adeline Retzlaff live a mile west of Theresa at W1346 Hwy 28 (Section 9). The Retzlaff's, who will be married 60 years in August, last milked cows in 1969.
Hilgendorf Barn — Exterior
circa 2000-2009
Lloyd and Kim Hilgendorf live at W2050 McArthur (Section 17). After working in the iron mines at Neda, Lloyds's great-grandfather, Whilhelm Hilgendorf, and son Julius, founded the farm in 1902, whe...
