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The Boondocks
March 24, 2000
"The Boondocks is just North of Mayville on City. Tr. V. Carly & Parker Hren are our guests." The restaurant sign reads, "best fish fry in the country." From left to right; John Bodden, Ralph Widme...
Feil's Supper Club — Exterior
May 19, 2000
"Feil's Supper Club, which has a German motif, is just south of Randolph on Hwy 73." From left to right; Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker, Ralph Widmer, Shirley Widmer, and John Bodden.
Ashford Country Inn — Exterior
September 5, 1997
Members of the fish fry group outside restaurant. From left to right; Shirley Widmer, Ralph Widmer, Rudy Heinecke, and Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker.
Milwaukee Ale House — Exterior
February 12, 2010
"This is the famous Milwaukee Ale House located at 233 N Water Street. Standing in front are Ethan A Casper and Parker Hren. This is the first time we have been to two different fish fry places the...
Sandy's Goose Shot — Exterior
June 18, 1999
"Sandy's Goose Shot is at 105 E. Main St. in Waupun, WI." From left to right; Rudy Heinecke, Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker, Ralph Widmer, John Bodden, and Shirley Widmer.
Rich's Restaurant — Exterior
November 30, 2007
"This is Rich's Restaurant at W63 N144 Washington Ave in Cedarburg." From left to right; Shirley Widmer, John Bodden, Carl Bernhard, and Ralph "Buddy" Ruecker.