WILLIAM JOSEPH WIRTEL
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Birthday:
May 10, 1963 (Age: 61)
Location:
Linn, MO
Occupation:
Retired

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WILLIAM JOSEPH WIRTEL

Member, Male, 61, from Linn, MO

WILLIAM JOSEPH WIRTEL was last seen:
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    Gender:
    Male
    Birthday:
    May 10, 1963 (Age: 61)
    Location:
    Linn, MO
    Occupation:
    Retired
    First Name:
    Bill
    Last Name:
    WIRTEL
    Era:
    1st and 2nd Generation Diesel at Lindenwood Yard in the mid-late 70's
    Why are you joining this site?:
    I "grew up" in the Lindenwood Yard where I was raised by many fine Frisco folks.
    I was the only 12-13 year old who had free access to visit the yard office and diesel shop. I was "raised" at Lindenwood by many fine Frisco folks who tolerated my curiosity, questions, and regular presence. I spent almost every Saturday with operator Chuck LaVar watching and occasionally helping him send/receive teletypes, writing clearance and train orders, and switching road units/trains in and out of the Yard Limits. Chuck was both a father figure and best friend. It was an amazing childhood. Joe Sauerburger was Diesel Shop Foreman shortly before his retirement. JK Vaden was Superintendent. I have an autograph book with all of the names of those who influenced me and told me to go to college first, and then, if I still wanted to work for the railroad to apply.
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