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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Wonderful tribute.

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Dawn's avatar

I had the pleasure of working with the Reimans at their home in AZ. They were both truly delightful people and Roy had a wonderful sense of humor and was fun in an endearing, childlike way, pulling pranks and practical jokes. I look back fondly at the time I got to share with them both. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Reiman. My your memories bring you comfort and joy as you begin this part of your journey without your dear Roy.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thank you for sharing your personal recollections and condolences!

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Catherine Schneider's avatar

Brings me back! Mixed memories, mostly good. Wonderful, honest tribute. And I do love the picture of you modeling some of the merchandise. I remember buying an “Ag is My Bag” tshirt for a friend who gifted it to a friend of his whose partner was named Agnes!

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thanks, Catherine! If you or I had not worked there, we never would have known each other!

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Andy Lyons's avatar

What a great story! He was truly was a legend.

"I have ideas I haven't even thought of yet." I love that.

Thanks, Cheryl.

(Ever thought about reviving your modeling career?)

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thanks, Andy! I love that quote, too! Modeling career revival? You are a funny guy!

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John Schmidt's avatar

I have been to Reiman Gardens several times, but I was unfamiliar with the story of Roy and Bobbi. Thanks for sharing it!

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

You're welcome, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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Denise OBrien's avatar

Loved this tribute to someone whose name I knew and whose gardens I’ve visited. I had very little knowledge of this man and his life.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thanks so much! Great to see you at Okoboji!

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thanks, Denise! Yes, he spent most of his life in Wisconsin. But he often returned to Iowa without making any headlines, and Iowa was never far from his mind.

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Kent Zimmerman's avatar

👍a wonderful tribute, and lots of history unknown to many of us.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thank you, Kent. I appreciate your feedback on this. It's hard to know sometimes how much interest there will be in my personal perspective pieces!

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thank you, Kent. Yes, he spent most of life in Wisconsin, but returned to Iowa often. And Iowa was never very far from his heart!

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Char's avatar

Love this honest and yet heartwarming tribute.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thank you, Char!

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you for sharing. I didn't know he had ties to Carroll.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

Thanks, Jane. Yes, since he grew up near Auburn, it wasn't far away.

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