North Elementary gets books in memory of Richtig | News, Sports, Jobs

North Elementary School in Iron Mountain received has received a very special donation for its library. The family of Gabe Richtig generously gifted a new set of fish and wildlife books in honor of Gabe, a Mountaineer lost far too soon. The donation is a beautiful tribute to Gabe’s life and love for the outdoors. The staff and students of Iron Mountain are deeply grateful to the Richtig family for this meaningful gift. “His memory will continue to live on in our halls, in our hearts, and now in the hands of every child who opens these books,” Principal Andy Mendini said. From left, in front are Lucy Frizzell, Izabella Wolf and Autumn Sutherland; in the middle are Remi Singh, Gabriel Kloppmann and Natalie Gasperich; and in back are Elaine Aarness, Andy Mendini and Renee Grenier. (Submitted photo)