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Travis Glascock, Joe Schuckenbrock, Travis Barr (new manager), & Stephen Blanton Photos provided by Nancy Geery and La Crosse Lumber
by Brice Chandler, Staff Writer
Another chapter of one of the oldest companies in Louisiana and Pike County closed last week as store manager, Joe Schuckenbrock, finished his last day at La Crosse Lumber Company.
Joe has been a common fixture of the retail store located just off the river at the intersection of Tennessee and Main Street in Louisiana. Last Thursday marked the final day of his 46-year career with the company.
“I’ve enjoyed working for a company that’s got a lot of local history and tradition,” Joe told the Tribune. “I’m quite proud that I’ve worked for a company like this. It’s one of the oldest companies in the state of Missouri.”
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