Warren Froelich is back in the proverbial saddle. After retiring from the Williams County Extension office last August, Froelich has once again picked up the reins. When asked why he came out of retirement he states simply, “There was just a need. Everyone here was filling in and trying to help but I wanted to alleviate some of the burden for them.” Warren’s wife, Mary, also works as a Family Consumer Science Extension Agent, and clued him in to the strain his absence had made. “There was a need to address the issues of plant and animal life and also to provide quality in knowledgeable speakers.”
Since his return, Froelich states he had an “exciting year helping to prepare the 4H for the Upper Missouri County Fair”, which occurs during the last week of June. “We can continue offering quality education programs with our 4H youth and have also been able to expand some of the programs we provide. “
“After 46 years of service, it was difficult to leave. I love this job and I love working with these people.” During his retirement he jokes that he “played around with my cattle”, and he got to test out his new saddle but it is evident in how he talks that while he is only back part-time, he couldn’t be happier in his old job. When asked how long he will be back for, Warren simply gives no timeline. “It’s a challenge to find someone. It’s hard for the University to compete and in a way they are a bit hamstringed by the budget and the increase to our cost of living.”
So for now, the Williams County Extension Office has found itself back in the trusted and dedicated hands of an old friend.
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