In Memoriam
This page is dedicated to the crew members, volunteers, and friends of the museum who are no longer with us.
Their time, dedication, and love for the railroad helped make this museum what it is today.
We remember them with gratitude and honor the lasting mark they left on our museum and our community.
Harold Borovec
Served: 1986 – 2019
Died: 6.10.23
Position: Founder, Engineer, Board Member
Alberta Borovec
Served: 1986 – 2013
Died: 4.22.13
Position: Founder, Board Member
Tom Wood
Served: 1993-2003
Died: 8.14.03
Position: Board President
Don Hartman
Served: 1996-2008
Position: Board Member & Newsletter Editor
Ed Pemerl
Served: 1986-2018
Died: 4.18.18
Position: Charter Member, Board Member
Rick Burchett
Served: 1993-2024
Died: 4.24.25
Position: Engineer, Fireman, Conductor, Board President
Daryl Lund
Served: 2018-2024
Died: 12.7.24
Position: Board Member
Lynn Frances
Served: 2002-2018
Died: 2021
Position: Conductor, Brakeman
Bill Thompson
Served: 1993-2018
Died: 11.10.21
Position: Board President, Mechanic
Wanda Thompson
Served: 1993-2018
Died: 12.21.21
Position: Board Secretary, Treasurer
Ronald Burton
Served: 1989-2018
Died: 7.18.21
Position: Maintenance mechanic, Board Member
Ray Beaber
Served: 2002-2012
Died: 7.21.20
Position: Charter Member, Engineer, Fireman, Board Member
Webb Rhodes
Served: 2004-2023
Died: 2.24.25
Position: Engineer, Board Member
Dustin Haight
Served: 2024-2026
Died: 6.14.26
Position: Polar Express Conductor, Board Member
William Peterson
Position: Charter Member
Served: 1986-2001
Ron Harmon
Position: Charter Member
Served: 1986-2010
Ken Hinkle
Position: Board Member
Served: 1988-2012
Died: 11.12.2012
Gladys Hinkle
Position: Concessions
Served: 1988-2012
Died: 9.29.2012
James Andrews
Position: Conductor
Served: 1989-2021
Charlie Robertson
Served: 1989-1995
Tom Heilman
Served: 1994-2004
Jim Wall
Served: 2001-2003
