Recently several Members of Local 776 have traded their work-a-day routines for the routine of a Retiree. Some ask; what is the routine of a retiree? Whatever they want it to be! No time clock, no boss, no worries, no problem!

Rich Gotwalt retired from Bimbo Bakeries (The parent Co. of Stroehmann-Maiers) after 36 years working in the bread business. Rich started his career with Stroehmann in 1986, working as a mechanic on the fleet of trucks in Reading, PA. When Stroehmann opened a York location in 1990, he transferred to that location. After 14-15 years of turning wrenches, he switched to working in the shipping dept., where he remained until retirement.

Rich has been married to his wife Sherry for 42 years. They have a daughter, two grandsons, and a great-granddaughter who will all be vying for Rich’s time now that he has retired! Sherry will be retiring in November of this year, once that event occurs they will start making some retirement plans as far as travel goes.

Rich commented that he can’t complain, he had a great time while working as a Teamster and is looking forward to enjoying retirement life! Enjoy your retirement Rich, you worked long and hard for it!

Local 776 BA Bill Olmeda presents his long-time friend Rich Gotwalt with his retirement watch!

Local 776 Member Jackie Joyce recently retired after working at UPS in Harrisburg for 20 years. Jackie was an inside employee at the Harrisburg hub, starting out part-time as most employees do, then transferring to a full-time job when the opportunity presented itself. After 20 years of unloading, sorting, and loading packages Jackie was ready for retirement. Congratulations Jackie, enjoy retirement!

Jackie Joyce (L) receives his Local 776 Retirement Watch from his BA Dave Licht

Mary Nace retired from York County earlier this year. Mary worked in York County Courts in the Domestic Relations Dept. for 22 years. She was a Union Steward during her time with York County. Now that Mary has retired from the County, a chapter of her life has closed and a new one has opened. Mary plans on being more active in her son’s life; spending time traveling, going to the beach, playing ball, etc.

In closing Mary adds that working in Domestic Relations was a great experience, she was close to all of her co-workers, and they were like an extended family.

Mary receives her retirement watch and congratulations from Local 776 BA Dave Wolf

Local 776 Member Dave Reese retired from Gettysburg Boro after 41 years of employment. Dave started his career with the Boro working in the parking dept., then the highway maintenance dept. Over the course of 41 years, he has done all of the Boro jobs at one time or another from repairing parking meters to plowing snow and everything in between!

Dave and his wife Susan have been married for 34 years and have a daughter and three sons between them. Additionally, there are six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter who will be looking to keep him busy now that he has some extra time available. Dave plans to stay active, he likes to hunt and fish and is hoping to get more time for both. Retirement will also afford more time to spend with his mom; she is 95 ½ years old and he is her caregiver along with other family members.

In closing, Dave would like to thank the Teamsters and his BA Bill Olmeda for all they have done for the members at Gettysburg Boro. Also thanks to the guys he worked with over the years and shared so much time with.

Local 776 BA BIll Olmeda Congratulates Dave on his retirement with his retirement watch!