SUBLETTE — Larry Truckenbrod is happy to announce that this year his Sublette farm is becoming a Centennial Farm.
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SUBLETTE — Larry Truckenbrod is happy to announce that this year his Sublette farm is becoming a Centennial Farm.
His grandfather, John Truckenbrod, purchased the farm Feb. 21, 1921. It then passed to his Dad, Norvel Truckenbrod and upon his death, went into a trust with brothers Larry, Stan and Sid. Larry purchased the farm from his brothers and in 2007 built a new home on the family farm where he resides today. The only original building still standing is an old tool shed. Time has damaged most of the original trees, so Larry has planted several new ones.
When Larry was three years old, he fell into the farm well. His father rescued him with a ladder, and when they reached the top, Larry slipped out of his hands and fell back into the well. His mother was pregnant with their second child Alice and dropped to her knees and prayed. The second time was successful and Larry only sustained a lump on his jaw. It was a miracle that such a small child could keep floating in 12 feet of water.
Larry’s name was read during the Illinois State Fair commemorating all of the farms that acquired Centennial status this year. He received the sign for his yard and a certificate.
