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Gratis Postmaster Honored For 50 Years of Service |
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Cincinnati District Manager Chu Falling-Star |
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April 12, 8:30 a.m. |
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Gratis Post Office, 100 E. Franklin St., Gratis Ohio 45330 |
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Cincinnati District Manager Chu Falling-Star will formally recognize Gratis, Ohio Postmaster James L. Wagner this week as he passes a major milestone in his career: 50 years with the United States Postal Service – a feat rarely accomplished in any industry. Except for the two years he spent in the United States Army, Wagner has been a lifelong resident of Miamisburg, Ohio. An alumnus of Miamisburg High School and Miami University, Wagner began carrying mail in his hometown in 1962. Two years later he married the love of his life, Mary. Wagner was later promoted to Supervisor of Customers Services for the Miamisburg Post Office, a position he held for the next 24 years. Then Wagner decided he needed a change of pace and accepted the position of Postmaster of Donaldsville. From there Wagner went on to be Postmaster of Treemont City and in 1997 the Postmaster of Gratis, where he’s been ever since. “I never did plan to work 50 years,” said Wagner. “What has kept me going is being a small-town postmaster – this is where I belong.” There is no mail delivery in Gratis; the community drops by the Post Office to receive the mail. “I believe that the key to success as a Postmaster is to provide good service and keep your customers happy,” said Wagner. “I have to keep them happy, because they come in every day,” he laughed. Nearly 72 years old, Wagner plans to retire this summer. “I think it’s time to go,” said Wagner, “but my wife wonders what she’ll do me around 24/7,” he added with a chuckle. The Postal Service wishes to extend hearty and sincere congratulations to Gratis Postmaster James L. Wagner on his long and successful career. |
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