[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E240]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING THE LIFE OF BOB EGOLF

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mr. Bob Egolf of Churubusco, Indiana.
  For 65 years, Egolf worked in the grocery business. He started his 
career at John Shelton's IGA, located on North Main Street in 
Churubusco in 1956 when he was 14 years old. Seven years later, he 
purchased the grocery from Shelton in 1967, and in 1982 built a new 
store south of Churubusco on US 33.
  Egolf's IGA is known throughout the area for its freshly cut meats 
and daily baked bakery items. Egolf opened the store early and closed 
late, operating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. He made it a 
point to talk with his customers and would take special orders of items 
that people wanted.
  Egolf was one of the longest continuous business owners in 
Churubusco's history. In addition to running his business, he 
frequently gave his time and money to local causes. But for Egolf's 
partnership with the Churubusco News, the newspaper would not exist 
today. He also contributed to the community through various 
organizations, such as with the Churubusco Area Jaycees, Churubusco 
Chamber of Commerce and as a longtime Smith Township trustee.
  The story of Mr. Egolf is one that is uniquely American: defined by 
hard work, sacrifice, and service to others. Though Bob is no longer 
with us, his spirit of good will and generosity to those in Churubusco 
and beyond endures.

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