Napoleon postmaster to retire after nearly 30 years service
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

Joyce Huffman will officially retire from the postal service the last day of this month after serving for 29 1/2 years.

She began her career as a substitute carrier for Carl Semback at the Osgood Post Office and also filled in for Nathen Banks. Then she worked her way up to a full time mail carrier for Rural Route #3. She then transferred into the office where she worked as a clerk and substitute carrier.

In 1983, Huffman transferred to the Napoleon Post Office as Postmaster and has served there for the past 22 1/2 years.

Huffman always has a smile on her face as she greets patrons the same way she did when she began her career. She says she plans on enjoying her yard and garden, raising rabbits and goats and of course, spending a lot of time with her grandchildren!
Married to Gerald Huffman, the couple has four children: John Huffman of Osgood; Debbie Luers of Batesville; Scott Huffman of Milan; and Bob Huffman, who is deceased. They have five grandchildren.

An open house, hosted by her family, will be held in Huffman's
honor on Sunday, April 2, from 1-4 p.m. The event will take place at the Napoleon Senior Center. The family requests no gifts please.

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Joyce Huffman enjoys her job as postmaster at the Napoleon Post Office. She will retire after 29 1/2 years on March 31.