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This estate represents the legacy of a home that served as a family anchor for generations. Built in 1920 and owned by the same family for three generations, the home was originally purchased in 1943 and became the gathering place for life's most meaningful moments. Holidays, milestones, and everyday celebrations consistently brought extended family back together, creating traditions that carried forward year after year. The character of the home reflects an era when craftsmanship and care were part of daily life. In the basement, hand-built workbenches constructed by the original owner still stand today, showcasing a level of workmanship rarely seen anymore. Throughout the home remain quiet marks of family history – names painted, concrete stamped, and wood carved - lasting reminders of the people who grew up within these walls. The wood-paneled walls, painstakingly cleaned and stained by "Grammy" in the early 1940s, have remained in nearly perfect condition ever since, preserving both beauty and memory. The family's presence extended well beyond the home itself. The grandparents owned a local Standard Oil and were known throughout the community. Music was another defining part of daily life - "Grammy," remembered for her remarkable musical talent, would play piano and sing each afternoon near the dining room window. Neighbors often paused what they were doing around 4:00 PM just to listen, a simple tradition that connected the home to the neighborhood around it. Around 1987, the next generation continued the home's legacy when the family's mother purchased the residence. Her life reflected dedication to service and education. She served as Director of Nursing at Atchison Hospital while her husband was Academic Dean at Maur Hill. She was also widely remembered for her generosity, especially her homemade Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day sugar cookies, made by the thousands and shared with people across the community. Many items in this estate come directly from everyday family life rather than storage - pieces used, appreciated, and woven into gatherings over decades. The living room coffee table served as the beloved "kids' table" during family events, and several one-of-a-kind furniture pieces were commissioned by their mother, connected to walnut sourced through family ties in lowa. Also included are three identical desks originating from Benedictine College, sold when one of the college's academic buildings was demolished in the 1980s - pieces of local history now entering circulation once again. If furniture could talk, it would tell the story of an imperfectly perfect family who loved deeply and protected one another before all else. Now, these belongings move forward to begin new chapters - carrying with them a history of craftsmanship, music, generosity, and family tradition. HIGHLIGHTS/AUCTIONEERS NOTES: We have a three-generation family estate from a home built in 1920, filled with craftsmanship, music, and community tradition. Meaningful household furnishings and one-of-a-kind pieces now begin their next chapter — continuing the story of an imperfectly perfect family whose legacy lives on through the items they cherished. This sale has firearms, dinnerware, globes, furniture, TVs, signed sports memorabilia, clocks, lamps, antiques and collectibles, general household goods, and so much more. Please take your time and scroll through all the lots. Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder. Everything sells AS IS. Items have not been tested unless otherwise specified. Come to the loadout prepared with what you might need, bring your own boxes and packing material, bring loadout help, tools, dolly, truck, etc. If you think you need it, please bring it. Little to no loadout help will be available.
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