Lindeman honored for 54 years of township service
The McLeod County Board of Commissioners opened the March 17 meeting with recognition of Lester Lindeman, who will be retiring from the Penn Township Board of Supervisors after 54 years of service.
Paul Wright, county board chair who presented the certificate of appreciation, said Lindeman was first elected to the board in March 1961, most of the time serving as board chair.
Wright added how it is pretty unique to have half a century of public service. Lindeman said it did not seem that long.
Milestones include helping to get three new bridges and purchasing land for construction of a new township hall.
Lindeman said the township replaced one bridge three times. “One was too small and one burned down,” noted Lindeman. “Our bridge system is all taken care of and we have a good town hall.”