february 2013 - Peoples State Bank

THE PEOPLES PRESS
Dale Linderbaum ended an
outstanding career in banking with
his December 31, 2012 retirement
and his day-to-day presence will be
sorely missed by our customers and
co-workers alike.
Following graduation from MFL,
Dale attended college in LaCrosse
WI, but his college was interrupted
by a 2-year stint in the United States
Army. He earned his degree by
attending night school at Mt. Mercy
College and began his business career as a Cost Accountant with Weyerhauser.
Later he worked as Assistant Controller and
Data Processing Manager at Highway Equipment Co. but
moved back to this area and joined Luana Savings Bank in
1978. Dale worked his way up at Luana Savings Bank and
became President in 1990. In 1998 he moved to Guttenberg IA
to become President of Security State Bank and he served in
that capacity until the merger with Peoples State Bank. He
remained as manager of the bank’s Guttenberg operations and
was instrumental in leading a smooth transition during the
acquisition and maintaining a high-performing, customer-focused
banking office for the Guttenberg community.
In commenting on Dale’s retirement, Chairman Tom Farrell
stated “We are really going to miss Dale and his
professionalism and outstanding leadership but we know he has
earned this chance to relax and enjoy himself and we wish him
nothing but the best in his retirement”.
Congratulations, Dale!
FEBRUARY 2013
“Computer Tips “
In today’s age, many people
prefer to stay updated by
reading news and information on the
Internet. However, the quality of our
vision varies, and it may not be as
comfortable interpreting small font on a
website as it is to read a newspaper or
other publication. Fortunately, on
Windows based PC’s there are keyboard
shortcuts that can be utilized to optimize
your online reading experience. While
reading online next time, try hitting the
“F11” button on your keyboard. Pressing
F11 toggles your web browser in and out
of a full-screen view.
Additionally, holding the control button
on your keyboard (CTRL) and rolling
the mouse wheel up and down will zoom
in and out. This zoom function can also
be utilized in other applications, such as
Microsoft Word. Becoming acquainted
with keyboard shortcuts such as these, can
make your online reading experience much
more satisfying!
Peoples State Bank would like to announce the addition of James Feudner as
the new Branch Manager of our Guttenberg office. James comes to us from
Monona, IA, where he was a Vice President at Freedom Bank. James, his wife
Jenny, and their two children, Isabel and Warren have recently moved to the
community. James attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA, before
working for the Air Force for 4 years. While in the Air Force, James obtained
his M.B.A. from Webster University (St. Louis, MO). James has a broad
experience in all types of loans, but his primary focus has been agriculture
and business loans. Please drop by and welcome James to Peoples State Bank.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (DOWNTOWN & RIVERSIDE SQUARE)
BAGLEY • BLOOMINGTON • BOSCOBEL • EASTMAN
GLEN HAVEN • GUTTENBERG • MT. HOPE • PATCH GROVE
SENECA • SOLDIERS GROVE • WAUZEKA
(800) 280-1074 • (608) 326-3500
www.peoplesfinancial.com
In Memory of
Thomas J. White
Updates from Guttenberg Office
on Events coming in 2013
“The Old Creamery Theatre”
Christmas show with dinner
included at the Amana Colonies
November 20th.
Annual “shop til ya drop”
outing at the Coral Ridge
Mall in Coralville, IA
November 9th.
“In the works”
Cubs vs. Brewers, a Mystery one
day trip and a 3-4 day trip to be announced!
For any questions, please call 563-252-2211
and ask for Toni or Julie R.
Tom White, a member of our Board of
Directors since 1972 and Chairman of
the Board since 1984, passed away
January 7, 2013 after a long illness.
Tom ran a very successful business in
Tom White Dairy Cattle, Inc. but also
was tremendously successful with his
skills as a banker. He was extremely
proud of Peoples State Bank, its
significant role in the community, and
with the success it enjoyed under his
leadership – a time during which the
bank grew from 5 offices and assets of
$15 million to the present day operation
consisting of 13 offices and assets of $546
million.
In commenting on his passing, Chairman
Tom Farrell said “Tom served on our
Board during good times and turbulent
times and the fact our bank has done so
well is a real testament to his banking
skills and leadership. His influence and
his presence will be sorely missed.”
Tom’s survivors are Sally, his wife of 62
years, sons Michael (Chris Lawlor),
Galena IL., Tim (Connie Erdmann),
Eagan, MN, daughters Kerry (Dave)
Hipenbecker, Cincinnati, OH, and Kim
Barrow, Williamsburg, VA, eleven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
December 31, 2012 marked the
retirement date for Vice President
Tom Friar and ended a long and
storied banking career. His absence
will be felt by all of us who have
worked closely with him.
Tom’s early career, after earning a
degree in Agricultural Education
(Comprehensive) from
UW-Platteville, began as an Ag
Instructor in Whitehall, WI and then
he spent 5 years in a similar position at
Lancaster High School. He then began his
banking career with Lancaster State Bank (M&I Bank) as
a Loan Officer and earned promotions up to Vice
President before leaving M&I to join Peoples State Bank
in March 1999 as Vice President. When Peoples State
Bank acquired the Mt. Hope office from M&I in May
1999, Tom also assumed responsibility as Manager of that
office. During his tenure, the significant growth of the Mt.
Hope office augmented the tremendous overall success the
Bank has enjoyed over this same period.
In reflecting on Tom’s retirement, President Mark
Forsythe stated “Tom has been a real team player and all
of our bank staff, as well as his many customers, are
really going to miss him. However, he certainly has earned
this chance to relax and we wish him nothing but the best
in this new lifestyle.”
Tom will now spend more time pursuing his farming
interests plus hobbies of hunting and fishing. Also, he
and his wife Judy have just welcomed a new grandson into
their family and this young lad is sure to garner a lot of
their attention and energy.