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- Written by: Kelly Jo Ross - Breese Journal Reporter
Tim Deien and Nathan Deien thank everyone for their support through the years. Deien Chevrolet is preparing to close its doors after 47 years in business. After nearly 50 years of serving the region, Deien Chevrolet of Trenton is preparing to close its doors.
The dealership announced Monday evening that the family-owned business will wind down operation after 47 years.
In a heartfelt statement, the Deien family thanked generations of customers, noting that the decision did not come easy.
"This wasn’t an easy message to write, but it comes from the heart," the statement read. "Thank you for 47 years of friendship, trust, and support ... Even as we write this, it’s hard to believe that after 47 wonderful years, the Deien family is beginning to wind down operations at Deien Chevrolet. Our time as your hometown dealership has meant more to us than words can express."
As they prepare for the transition, Deien Chevrolet wanted to make sure their customers are being taken care of. They will not be taking on any new business after Dec. 4, but any service appointments scheduled on or before that date will still be completed. You may continue to schedule service through Dec. 4, and they will honor all appointments up to Dec. 19.
Since 1978, Deien Chevrolet has been a trusted name in the Trenton community, providing customers with a welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere.
The dealership was started by Mel Deien and his wife, Janet, who purchased Radley Chevrolet in Breese, under the name of Deien Chevrolet. In 1982, they moved the dealership to Trenton and in 1989, they built the current dealership structure.
Following Mel's passing in 2022, his sons Tim and Nathan continued operating the dealership.
The Deien family stated that what began in 1978 as a small family business grew into something far greater than they ever imagined — a community of customers who became friends, and friends who became like family.
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- Written by: Matt Wilson - Breese Journal Reporter
Wreaths Across America ceremonies will be conducted throughout Clinton County on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves every December. Volunteers and supporters will gather to remember, honor, and teach at various cemeteries and memorials across the country, at sea, and abroad.
The theme for this year is "Keep Moving Forward," which is inspired by the last words of Captain Joshua Byers, a United States Army officer who was killed in action.
New to the list of towns in Clinton County having Wreaths Across America ceremonies this year is Beckemeyer.
Bartelso
The Village of Bartelso is having a Wreaths Across America ceremony for the second straight year. The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Parish Cemetery.
Bartelso Elementary School students Charlie Todd and Corbin Whitney are again spearheading the event.
They currently have 122 wreaths.
Charlie and Whitney, along with Charlie's dad Stan Todd, the location coordinator, and Corbin's dad, Tyler Whitney, the assistant location coordinator, have helped promote the project.
Father Tom will give a blessing followed by a brief reading from Charlie Todd and Corbin Whitney. That will be followed by the placing of the 122 wreaths.
