Proprietors Kim & Dennis Schaardt in front of a display of Den’s Country Meats t-shirts. Given some hints about how to do something “besides just stand there,” Kim Schaardt asks, “So you want some sass?!” Dennis, he’s not sassy, he’s just pleased and delighted to be in the business for so long and still going strong.
A younger Dennis Schardt with a side of beef
Dennis and Kim Schaardt of Den’s Country Meats held an open house Saturday to celebrate 40 years in business. They and their children and employees waved a steady stream of curious and appreciative customers past the front counter to head “back there.”
Steve Schaardt served as an informal tour guide as Dennis and Kim and their children chatted happily in one then the other seating area they had set…
