90 Years. 90 Stories.

Lori Breder

Lori is Bob and Juanita Purcell's Granddaughter.

Some of you know Juanita as Mrs. Purcell, JP, and Juanita; a select few know her as Nan, even though the number seems to be growing. Some of you know Robert as Bob, Mr. Purcell, or Robert, and a select few know him as “Papa Bob", even though the number seems to be growing.

I have been involved with Purcell Tire since I was born. I remember playing office with Kala, Tosca, and Kyle in Potosi. We all had our own office and phone. We would call each other playing "office". Sometimes we would hit the wrong extension, and we would get Papa Bob or Nan. Nan thought it was hilarious. Papa Bob didn’t think it was as funny. Purcell Tire has always been a part of my life; during every holiday there was always talk about business and tires. In fact, I don’t recall any memories without Purcell Tire being a part of my memories. When I was really young, I remember the blimp rides and the company picnics at Camp Lakewood or the park.