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Barbara Catherine Richards, age 81, passed away peacefully July 12, 2022. She was born May 27, 1941 to Charlie and Virginia (Eason) Pridgen in Wilmington, NC.

She will be remembered for her faith in God and church, her love of family, as a devoted wife to Jim, her generosity to others in need, her many crocheted afghans, her love of shopping, true crime and mystery novels, and as an awesome cook and a wicked card player.

James “Jim” Peter Richards, age 86, joined his beloved wife, Barbara, September 11, 2022. He was born September 26, 1935 to Ernest and Marie (Roth) Richards in Caledonia, MN.

He will be remembered for his faith in God and church, his unconditional love for his family, his unique sense of humor, and his enjoyment in reading, gardening, and his evening shot of whiskey. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1973. It was while he was stationed in Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina that he met and married Barbara.

Gilbert Leroy Roderick, born August 18, 1933 in Waukon, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 in St. Anthony, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held in Waukon in June of 2023.

Known locally as Leroy or Roy, Gilbert attended one-room schools until middle school. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1951. Gilbert was the fifth child born to Anne Marie Huffman and William Gilbert Roderick.

After graduating high school, he worked at odd jobs helping farmers, demolishing a school, etc. until he was called up for military duty. He was sent to Korea and, for fans of the television show “MASH”, he was the Radar O’Reilly of his unit. When his tour with the Army was completed, he enrolled in the Iowa State College of Engineering. After completing his degree, Gilbert (Roy) worked for the Bureau of Reclamation where he was involved in the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam.

Kim Volker, 70, of Lansing passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. A celebration of life and memory sharing time will be held this Saturday, November 5 at 12 p.m. at TJ Hunters Banquet Hall in Lansing.

Friends may greet the family from 11 a.m. until the start of the celebration of life Saturday at TJ Hunters. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting the family.

Kim Volker was born June 12, 1952 in Waterloo, the son of Frederick and Maxine (Combs) Volker. To help with his vision issues, Kim attended the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton. He remained involved with the school and the students throughout his life.

August 18, 1972, Kim married Deborah Cagley at St. Nicholas Parish in Evansdale. They made their home in Waterloo until 1986, when they moved their family to Lansing for some peace and quiet.

Joyce Ann Kuhse, 92, of Postville passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society in West Union. There will be a Private Family Funeral held at Waterville Lutheran Church with Rev. Lynn Noel as the Officiant. Burial will be at Waterville Lutheran Cemetery, Waterville at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Postville Area Ambulance, Waterville Lutheran Cemetery or the charity of your choice.

Joyce Ann Johnson Snitker Kuhse was born November 16, 1929 in Waterville to Bernhart and Thora (Storla) Johnson. She graduated from Waterville High School. June 13, 1948, Joyce married Donald L. Snitker at the Waterville Lutheran Church. To this union nine children were born. Donald passed away in 1971. In 1973, Joyce was united in marriage with Dale Kuhse. Dale passed away in 2001.

Larry Allen Olson, the son of Milton and Donna Mae Olson, was born July 8, 1953. He passed away peacefully at home Saturday, October 15, 2022. He was 69 years old.

Funeral Service was held Friday, October 21 at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder with Pastor Marshall Hahn as the officiant. Burial followed at Marion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Gunder.

Larry graduated from Postville High School in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Winters, July 1, 1972 at Frankville Presbyterian Church. To this union two children were born, Heather and Jarrod. Larry and Cindy had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past summer.

Larry’s gruff exterior quickly faded away to those who knew him best. To those that knew him well he was the kindest, most generous man. His big heart and funny sense of humor brought joy to those in his life. He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.

Tuesday, November 8 is scheduled as the 2022 General Election to determine which candidates will be elected by voters to leadership positions at the national, state and local levels of government. A Notice of Election with a listing of candidates, polling sites and other pertinent local election information is printed on Page 28 of this week’s print edition and e-edition of The Standard.

INFORMED CHOICES - EARLIER
In-person absentee voting for this year’s election begins Wednesday, October 19 and can be done at the Allamakee County Auditor’s Office in Waukon through 4 p.m. Monday, November 7, the day before this year’s election. Regular open hours for the Auditor’s Office are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Allamakee County Auditor’s Office will also be open for in-person absentee voting Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friends of Yellow River State Forest partnered with the Allamakee County Community Foundation recently to complete a streambank improvement project on the Big Paint Creek adjacent to the day use area along State Forest Road at Yellow River State Forest near Harpers Ferry. The project improved 270 feet of the streambank and was estimated to cost around $40,000.

Due to repeated high water events in recent years, the streambank in this area was continually eroding and had about a 12-foot dropoff, making water access difficult for anglers.

The streambank now has a 4:1 slope, which will allow the creek to spread out during high water events and prevent future erosion.

It also allows for easy stream access for visitors. Closer to the stream, the bank was formed into a sixfoot flat area which, again, prevents erosion and makes the creek easier to use.

by the Iowa Pork Producers Association

A car dealership-turned-restaurant is where you’ll find Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin for 2022. Lid’s Bar & Grill in Waukon, in the northeast corner of the state, has won the 20th annual contest, presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and managed by its restaurant and foodservice
committee.

“Obviously we enjoy highlighting our state’s delicious pork,” said Kelsey Sutter, IPPA’s marketing and programs director. “But this award also forever transforms local Iowa businesses, as tenderloin enthusiasts look forward to the announcement every year, and are known to travel lengthy distances to try a variation on this Midwestern staple.”

Each third-pound tenderloin is cut and twice tenderized at Quillin’s Food Ranch in Waukon. At the restaurant, the never-frozen meat is hand-breaded to order - dipped in milk then dredged through a seasoned
breading.

First established in the Waukon community in May of this year, 1TeK Technology Services has established itself at its 504 West Main Street location in Waukon.

Owners Ahmed and Orouba Khalili, who live in Calmar and also own and operate Decorah Tech in Decorah, say that the lack of service providers in the area prompted them to open 1TeK in Waukon to be able to help residents with services within driving distance, as well as respond to IT (information technology) issues in a timely and efficient manner.

The 1TeK location in Waukon will try and work with any IT-related issue that needs to be addressed. Services through that Waukon location include - but are not limited to - iPhone, iPad and computer repair, website creation, security cameras, and fully managed IT services for business, in addition to purchasing, installing, configuring and maintaining computers, servers or network appliances.

The Allamakee Community School District added 13 new educators to its staff at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Over the next few weeks, the Allamakee Community Education Association, in cooperation with The Standard newspaper, is introducing these new school district additions to the public through an article series.

This week’s installment in the series will feature fourth-seventh grade school counselor Carrie Niehaus and sophomore-junior English teacher Cole Carolan at Waukon High School.

- Cole Carolan -