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RMC Credits for 2025
November 24, 2024
RMC Credits for 2025
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JD Region retirement... Walt Snell
July 28, 2024
JD Region retirement... Walt Snell
 
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JD Region retirements, more, Butler, Immel, Kinney...
July 28, 2024
JD Region retirements, more, Butler, Immel, Kinney...
 
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.  Our friend...Beverly Flores
July 28, 2024
  Our friend...Beverly Flores
 
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Jd Region 4 retirements
July 26, 2024
JD Region 4 retirements - Boomer, Dolesh, Moeller, Perry & Whitehead
 
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Childrens book... -  The ABC's of Corn
June 10, 2024
The Tony Thelen family have published a book for children....  The ABC's of Corn
 
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Health update
May 19, 2024
Health concerns & Update Dick Gast
 
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The Jerry Roell Legacy Memorial
February 8, 2024
Check this out..... The Jerry Roell Legacy Memorial
 
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Kansas City Corporate Challenge
February 3, 2024
The KC corporate challenge is coming soon. Are you interested in joining with the Olathe JD office?..... see attached, contact Windy or Jenny
 
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Retirement - Dave Gilmore
January 19, 2024
Retirement - Dave Gilmore.... see attached, drop Dave an email of congratulations.
 
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A super nice tribute to the John Deere Dealer
January 8, 2024
A super nice tribute to the John Deere dealer..... narration by a great leader and friend - Charlie Gause
 
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Don Heeney
UPDATED - December 28, 2023
Updated 28 December  2023 - We have an injured JD soldier....  Don Heeney is home and up for calls, visitors in a few days! 
 
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Harley Adams
UPDATED - December 23, 2023
Updated 23 December 2023 - This is an update from April about our friend Harley Adams.
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Kansas City Retiree group - Winter 2023 newsletter
12-21-2023
Check out the Winter 2023 newsletter from the KC retiree group.
 
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News from Chris Spyrow
November 30, 2023
Chris and Flo Spyrow announce a fellowship in honor of their son Andrew. Neat.  See for yourself.
 
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Meet Mrs. Elaine Pitt
UPDATED - 28 November 2023
Gary Pitt has some fantastic news to share about his life..... See attachment and meet Elaine!
 
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Your Alight Spending Account
November 21, 2023
Retiree Medical Credits (RMC) - amounts for 2024
 
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Jerry Roell
October 21, 2023
Jerry Roell
 
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Another chance to order JD Retiree Apparel
September 28, 2023
Another chance to order John Deere Retiree Apparel & Accessories
 
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Keating Tractor marks 65 year milestone
September 21, 2023
So many of us have known Keating Tractor so well....Wish I would have known there Russ & Julie were here in KC. Great KC dealer of the YEARS.
 
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RETIREMENT - Mark Peterson
August 20, 2023
Mark Peterson - Territory Business Manager - has elected to join our ranks in retirement.... drop him an email of congratulations....
Peterson0702@gmail.com
 
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NEAT - John Deere Retiree's apparel & Accessories
August 19, 2023
Check this out.... some neat looking John Deere's retiree apparel and accessories
 
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Dick Gast - Health update
August 12, 2023
Update on health issues of Dick Gast
 
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Magazine publishes great article on the "Legandary 30 series tractor"
June 12, 2023
Article written by our own Rick Haun, interview our own Charile Gause.. drop them an email:
Charlie..  email
Rick.... email
 
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Update - Tony Townsend
June 13, 2023
Update from Tony Townsend.... neat
 
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Oklahoma Hall of Fame
May 30, 2023
BK Pollard, an excellent  JD dealer - PK Equip, is being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
 
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Retirement - Tony Thelen
April 25, 2023
After 35 years Tony has elected to join the ranks of retirement.... drop him an email of congratulations.... tonydthelen@gmail.com
 
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Harley Adams - update... please read and drop Harley an email
April 17, 2023
Harley, former KC branch employee, dealer with Concordia Tractor and PrairieLand Partners.  Read.... give Harley an email or phone call.
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Ken Wagner honored by Ingrams magazine of Kansas City
April 4, 2023
Ingrams magazine names Ken Wagner as "one of the 50 Kansan's you should know
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Retirement - Ken Wagner
March 28, 2023
Retirement - Ken Wagner
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John Hubbard - Faith in Practice
February 5, 2023 - John Hubbard
Catch up with what John is up to. 
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Prayers for Don & Nancy Heeney
February 8, 2023 - Terrific news!!!!  Check it out
Don has had a medical emergency and is working to recover. 
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Tony Thelen
December 21, 2022 
Tony Thelen appointed Strategic Advisor  for John Deere Financial
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Prayers for Don & Nancy Heeney
Updated - December 12, 2022 
Don has had a medical emergency, prayers please
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Alight letter announces RMC credits for 2023
Updated - November 15, 2022 
See letter from Alight announcing RMC credits for 2023 - Thanks JD we did get an increase
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Prayers for Jerry and Mellisa Roell
October 13, 2022
Jerry Roell has had a medical emergency.  Prayers please
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JD retirees meet at the Olathe Marketing Center
September 2022
Dave Gilmore hosts JD retirees at the Olathe Marketing center..   THANKS!
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Tony Thelen asks for help and support
August 2022
Tony is nearing publication of his new book.  Check out and let's support him.
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Dr. Barry Pollard retires
June  2022
Dr Barry Pollard retires from his medical career after 40 years.... An excellent dealer of P & K Equipment
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Ryan Salvador
5 May  2022
Appointment - Ryan Salvador
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Tammy Lee
3 May  2022
Tammy Lee at Oklahoma State
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Retirement Grant Suhre
12 April  2022
Retirement - Grand Suhre
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Roger Poock
28 February  2022
Roger Poock retires after 55 years.... longest working employee
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Jeff Oldham
9 January 2022
Jeff Oldham appointed CEO of GreenMark Equipment
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Denny Porter - Visited his last week... check out
26 December 2021
Visited Denny Porter last week, check it out.... please consider sending him a card or an email....
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RMC Credits announced for 2022
4 December 2021
John Deere Retiree Medical Credits (RMC's) announced for 2022
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Happy Birthday - Noel Egan
23 November 2021
WOW.... neat... Noel Egan.... the senator, Happy Birthday 90
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Prayer request for Lyle Feld
18 November 2021 - update 5 December 2021
Our friend Lyle Feld needs our prayers right now - updated 4 December2021
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A blast from the past...... remember Larry Christensen?
25 Oct 2021
This got dropped from my site (my mistake).... very well done... remember Larry Christensen
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Changes in JD Employee Purchase Program
17 July 2021
See attachment - John Deere announces changes to the Employee discount program
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Farm Rescue - NEAT
11 July 2021
Farm Rescue is a super neat group that deserves our praise and support.  View video and check out their web site. Farming | Harvest | Planting | Assistance (farmrescue.org)
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Post from Mike WIlliams
1 July 2021
Are you Facebook friends with Mike Williams?  If not, your loss.  He did a classic JD post today.  Enjoy!
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Update - Brian Killion
30 June 2021
Brian has passed away. So sad, please read..... send a card
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Planting roots in Iowa - Meet Tim Marquis
3 June 2021
Neat..... Meet Tim.... read article
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Update on Brian Killion
1 June 2021
Please consider sending Brian an email or card, watch for updates as they becomd available
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Florida JD retiree reunion - November 2021
13 May 2021
Retirement - Randy Sergesketter
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Retirement - Randy Sergesketter
22 April 2021
Retirement - Randy Sergesketter
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KC retiree spring newsletter
31 March 2021
See the Spring newsletter from the KC retiree group
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Mike Johanning
1 January 2021
Mike and the Glasgow, Mo basketball program being inducted in the Mo sports hall of fame
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Annual notice from Alight on RMC Credits
December 2020
Here is a copy of the annual communication to retirees about RMC credits - for 2021..... went up a little
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Special Posting - Jerry Halterman - PLEASE READ
November 2020
All in the JD family, please read.  One in our family needs prayer and support right now.  Please consider posting on this web site!
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Greg & Kristen Hart - Honored by Oklahoma State University
November 2020
Oklahoma State University honors Greg and Kristen as Distinguished Ag Alumni
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JD Reorganization update
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October 2020
John Deere Reorganization update
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Oklahoma State University honors Greg and Kristen Hart
August 2020
OSU honors Greg & Kristen Hart as "individuals who have made the world a better place."  Drop Greg an email...greghart09@comcast.net
Thanks to Greg and Kristen
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85 years of John Deere Tractor Engineering
August 2020
85 years of John Deere Tractor Engineering
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Retirement - Terry Porter
August 2020
Join me in congratulating Terry Porter in his decision to retire after 32 years. See his contact information, he would love to hear from you!
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Update from Val Christenson
July 2020
Update from Val Christenson
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Heritage Tractor - Helps with local "Make-a-wish" Foundation
July 2020
Heritage Tractor - Helps with local "Make-a-wish" Foundation
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Auction house used for JD memorabilia
June 2020
Here is an auction house I know has been used by others to dispose of JD memorabilia
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two young deer - saved by a John Deere
June 2020
two young deer saved by a John Deere - June 2020
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Update Rick Bormann
June 2020
Update on Rick Bormann
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Deere Direct Phone Number
May 2020
Do you need the phone number for Deere Direct? Like to get an employee discount form?  Here it is... 888/432-3373
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Retirement - Sam Allen
April 2020
Retirement - Sam Allen and nice tribute from John May to all dedicated employees

 
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Retirement - Klaus Hoehn
April 2020
Retirement - Klaus Hoehn

 
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Update - Larry Ledbetter
April 2020
Larry Ledbetter - Larry has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer and is undergoing chemo at this time.  Cards are welcome, please send to:  3738 N. Ashbury Dr., Springfield, MO 65803.

 
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John May, DE CEO - message to employees
March 2020
John May, DE CEO - his message to employees concerning COVID 19 - be sure and view the embedded video
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Update from Ken Buell
March 2020
Had the chance to catch up with Ken Buell this week.  He is doing great. See attached, drop him an email.
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Update from Chris Spyrow
March 2020
Chris called to give an update on son Andy and to brag about two new Grandkids
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Tony Thelen - Special Project
March 2020
Many of us know and/or have wokred with Tony Thelen - He is wokring on a special project and looking for input
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70th Wedding Anniversary - Don & Ellie Griffin
December 2019
WOW.   70th Wedding Anniversary
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JD retirees in Arizona planning a fun day - 18 Feb 2020
December 2019
See document, a fun day plannined for JD retirees in Tucson, AZ. - 18 Feb 2020
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JD Financial luncheons - DesMoines area
December 2019
Next luncheon is 13 December, see this document for upcoming dates in 2020
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Gathering of the Green
December 2019
Annaul Gathering of the Green
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Update from Kermit VanRoekel
December 2019
See the latest from Kermit & Ruth VanRoekel
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Voluntary retirement - sparation
December 2019
More to be joining the ranks of JD retirement
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Update from Chris Spyrow
November 2019
Chris called last week, here is his family update
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Update - Stan Patton
November 2019
San Patton...... he is doing great, send him an email
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Happy Birthday
November 2019
Happy Birthday - Marion Ackley's 98th Birthday
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Retirement - Tom Elliott
November 2019
Welcome Tom to RETIREMENT - see that announcement and send him and email
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JD retiree group visit the JD Olathe office
November 2019
JD retirees hosted by John Lagemann at the office in Olathe, Ks.
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JD Retiree picnic in Kansas City
October 2019
JD retirees in KC enjoy themselves at their annual fall picnic
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Update - Lamar Moore
September 2019
Lamar Moore, retired JD dealer in Chillicother, Mo....... Update
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Celebration of John Deere in Kansas City for 150 years
September 2019
This past 22 August many of us celebrabed John Deere being in Kansas City for 150 years
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20 Sept luncheon in Minn
Septem 2019
20 Sept luncheon and plans for the future
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John May is new CEO for DE
August 2019
Read details of management changes
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Make farm machines smarter
August 2019
Read how JD will make farm machines smarter
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My First Tractor
August 2019
When your first set of wheels is a JD tractor
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A new chapter between John Deere and Iowa State
July 2019
A new chapter between John Deere and Iowa State
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Larry Roeder - Hiawatha Implement is honor
July 2019
Larry Roeder - Hiawatha Implement is honored - Farm Equipment Magazine has chosen this organization as the dealer of the year - Congratulations !!!
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Beautiful Tribute
July 2019
Beautiful tribute to a Nebraska farmer who gave it all to help during the spring floods
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Chris Spyrow Family update - 14 July 2019
July 2019
Just got a call from Chris, read the great news!
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Minneapolis Retiree Group - July 17th luncheon
July 2019
The Minneapolis retiree group is planning a luncheon on July 17th. 
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The "Far West" JD retiree group celebrate
July 2019
The Far West JD retiree group hold their annual June luncheon. Check out some pictures.
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Randy Perkins update
July 2019
Randy Perkins update
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There once was a farmer!
July 2019
There once was a farmer!
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A blast from the past
July 2019
A blast from the past
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A blast from the past 2
July 2019
A blast from the past 2
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Deere sighting on Twitter
July 2019
Deere sighting on Twitter at the QC air show
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Announcement - John Lageman
June 2019
Check out the announcement - Expanded role for John
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A blast from the past - Open the Vault
June 2019
 
A blast from the past - open the vault - from 1966
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Denny Porter - On Facebook
Check out Denny Porter on this Facebook post.  Denny is retired from the KC branchy, from the Wholesale Finance Department.
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June 2019
Check out Denny Porter on this Facebook post.  Denny is retired from the KC branchy, from Finance Department
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Chris Spyrow family updat
May  2019
It has been a year now, See attached and lift this family in your prayers.  Praise for the success so far and prayers for the future.
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Mowing the lawn on the National mall
June 2019
Who mows the lawn on the National Mall and when do they do it?
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Retirement - Karen Adams
June  2019
Karen Adams has retired after 27 years from the Moline Technology and Innovation Center
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Retirement - Mike Weinert
June 2019
Mike Weinert has retired after 42 years from the JD Power Systems group
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Dr. Klaus Hoehn
June  2019
Dr. Klaus Hoehn  receives a distinguished German Engineering awar
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Denny Porter - Facebook post
June 2019
Check out this Facebook post of Denny Porter, retired from the wholesale Finance Department of the KC branch.
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Stolen Tractor
May  2019
Stolen tractor - family classic. It is bound to show up again one day !!! 
 
 
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John Lagemann interviewed by AEM
May  2019
John Lagemann is interviewed by AEM
 
 
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Sam Allen offers Commencement message
May  2019
Sam Allen offers commencement message at St Ambrose college May 11th
 
 
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Carl Pletcher update
May  2019
Carl Pletcher was a long time mentor to me in my career, like he was for many.  Please pray for Carl and  Cheryl right now.... send an email of comfort to Cheryl...… THANKS
 
 
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May 2019 Service award employees
May  2019
May 2019 Employee service award employees.
 
 
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4 State Farm Show - Pittsburg, Ks. - Update
May  2019
4 State Farms show - Pittsburg, Ks. - Update
 
 
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Retiree luncheon - Portland, OR - June 7, 2019
April 2019
The retiree group in the Northwest are having their annual luncheon. Join them if you can.  See attachment.
 
 
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Retiree luncheon - Portland, OR - June 7, 2019
April 2019
The retiree group in the Northwest are having their annual luncheon. Join them if you can.  See attachment.
 
 
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Night at the Ballpark - The Raleigh JD retiree group - 29 June 2019
April 2019
The Raleigh JD retirement group plan their 2nd annual night at the ballpark - 29 June - join if you can
 
 
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JD Fellows
April 2019
 Five JD employees named "JD Fellows"
 
 
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Update from Chris & Flo Spyrow
April 2019
 Chris & Flow Spyrow send and update on Andy and ask for prayers (drop Chris an email of prayer and support) please.
 
 
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Several JD Tech Center Engineers Recognized
April 2019
American Society of Ag & Biological Engineers honor several JD Tech Center Engineers
 
 
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Update - Glenn Biederman
March 2019
Glen would like to update his email and phone, make note
 
 
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US Retiree Rebates & Discounts
March 2019
Information - US Retiree Rebates and discounts
 
 
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Tractor find in Florida
March 2019
Could this be a prototype of the Sound Guard Body on JD tractors today ???
 
 
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See message from Peggy Robinson - Jack Robinson
March 2019
Jack Robinson has had a heart attack, recovering. Cards welcome!
 
 
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JD Minneapolis Retiree's - Meet for lunch - 20 March 2019
March 2019
The local Minneapolis retiree group meet for lunch 20 March 2019
 
 
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KC JD  retiree group meet - 7 March 2019
March 2019
The Kansas City retiree group have their quarterly "get-together"
 
 
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Raleigh/Cary retiree group meet for a retiree dinner
March 2019
The retiree group in NC - JDRG - enjoy an evening dinner event - See attached
 
 
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JD Cary Office sponsors a fall United Way Event
March 2019
The JD Cary office promotes the United Way - See pictures from last fall
 
 
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RMC Reimbursements - Denials - New information
March 2019
Additional Information just received about processing for the Retiree Medical Credit system with Alight
 
 
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Field of Hope
March 2019
See information from Dan Strempke
 
 
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John Deere Day film - 1940
March 2019
Remember John Deere Day films - here is a blast from the past.
 
 
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Opportunity for someone in the Quad Cities
March 2019
A Missouri JD dealer needs support to provide better customer service. Check out this opportunity.
 
 
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John Deere Gold Key tour
March 2019
Awesome experience, the customer Gold Key experience.... AWESOME for building a JD "family"
 
 
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Official John Deere Retiree Newsletter
March 2019
Last edition - :(

 
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Blue Bulletin 1 March 2019
March 2019
Senior Exec announcements... May, Reed, Kalathur, Campbell,
 
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Retirement - Glenn Biederman
March 2019
33 years.... WOW...
Stay in touch, drop him an email at Gtbkan@gmail.com
Congrats Glenn
 
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John Deere Memorabilia 
February 2019
Suggestions on finding a new home for your collection
 
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Retirement - Jay Cramer
February 2019
42 years
 
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Deere Aviation
February 2019
A blast from the past
 
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Neil L. West - Quad Cities Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award
February 2019
TERRIFIC !!!
Congratulations
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Bucklin Tractor celebrates 75 years in business
February 2019
TERRIFIC !!!
Congratulations - 75 years



 
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John Deere History
February 2019
Very Interesting
 
 
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Facebook - JD retiree Web Site
February 2019
Did you know there is a JD retiree Facebook web site?
 
 
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Explore the John Deere Journal
February 2019
Enjoy
 
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Retirement - Tim Britt - Territory Manager
February 2019
Congratulations - 40 years


See official retirement notice!
 
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From Tim Mahan - A cure for Lola
February 2019
Many will remember Tim Mahan - He shared before the family situation with this Granddaughter Lola.  Help is appreciated!
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John Reid - Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
February 2019
Congratulations John  - (I do not have
contact information)

 
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Retirement - Jack & Betty Purinton - Legacy Farm & Lawn
February 2019
Congratulations - 62 years
 
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Carl Pletcher - 89 years
February 2019
Happy Birthday, consider sending Carl a note
 
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UPDATE - GREAT NEWS !!!!!  Andy Spyrow - ANSWERED PRAYERS
February 2019
Share in the joy with Chris and Flo
 
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1983  Sprintfire  Snowmobile - Collectors.... here you go
February 2019
Richard Mcclymont would love to allow someone else to enjoy - ZERO hours
 
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Kansas City Corporate Challenge
February 2019
See link, consider joining, contact Jenny
 
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The Furrow
January 2019
Enjoy!
 
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Retirement David Pauli
December 2018
Stay in contact with David
paulidavidb@gmail.com
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Update for Phil Hitchcock
January 2019
Email address change for Phil
PhilHitchcock@unitedagt.com

 
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News on Dick Ohnstad
December 2018
Tragic news on Dick Ohnstad
 
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Keep in contact with Barry Nelson
January 2019
See contact information for Barry
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Carl Pletcher update
January 2019
Address change
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Terese (Tia) V. Watson Retirement
December 20, 2018
Stay in touch with Tia at tiawatson601@gmail.com
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Ruth Overmohle posted this on Facebook this past month. 
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December 12, 2018
Drop Bill a note at wpover@outlook.com
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Appointment: Joel Dawson, Director Production & Precision Ag Marketing
December 12, 2018
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Appointment: Jamie Flood, Manager, U.S. Sales - Eastern Region
December 12, 2018
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Appointment: Michael Cause, Director A&T Corporate Business Division & Government Sales
December 12,2018
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Retirement: Jeffrey J. VanDeCasteele Director of Finance
December 4, 2018
Stay in touch with Jeff at chiefsscore@yahoo.com
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Retirement: Charles R. Stamp, Jr; Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Business Development
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Alejandro Sayago; Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: David C. Gilmore; Senior Vice President of Global Marketing,
Agriculture & Turf Division
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Aaron L. Wetzel; Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing and
Region 3 John Deere Financial
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Christoph Wigger; Vice President of Global Crop Care Platform Agricultural & Turf Division
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Aaron L. Wetzel; Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing and
Region 3 John Deere Financial
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Dennis J. Docherty; Vice President of Ag & Turf Sales & Marketing, Region 2
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: David R. Chipak; Director of Global Marketing Agriculture & Turf Division
December 7, 2018
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Appointment: Michael H. Park; Director of Marketing - United States & Canada Agriculture
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December 7, 2018
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Appointment: David R. Chipak; Director of Global Marketing Agriculture & Turf Division
December 7, 2018
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Retirement: Larry Guyer
December 7, 2018
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