S. Wichita Dairy Queen proprietor showered with playing cards for ninetieth birthday

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Richard Barrett has owned the Dairy Queen at 849 S. Poplar for greater than 30 years. Proper now, he’s operating it by himself. He’s turn into fairly well-known in the neighborhood for being 90-years-old and nonetheless working at his enterprise.

“I believe he’s a fantastic man and he’s doing a superb job,” stated one buyer.

Saturday he’ll flip 90 and the neighborhood stepped up and has been sending him playing cards. He says thus far, he’s obtained greater than 100.

“It was a bit overwhelming for me, I didn’t anticipate something like that in any respect,” stated Barrett.

Individuals writing messages and reminiscences of their time stopping and consuming ice cream at his store.

“I didn’t understand that many individuals had that a lot curiosity in me.”

This comes just some weeks earlier than he closes up for the winter and doubtlessly sells his enterprise to another person.

“Not lots of people have a job that they will make individuals joyful,” stated Barrett.

Playing cards will be despatched to Dairy Queen, 849 S. Poplar, Wichita, KS 67211.

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