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‘Opi’ Schoellhammer, 93; WWII Veteran, Former Milford Mayor’s Dad

IN MEMORIAM: ‘Opi’ Schoellhammer, 93; WWII Veteran, Former Milford Mayor’s Dad MILFORD – Gerhard Hans Schoellhammer, more commonly known in his silver years as “Opi,” turned the final page in his epic journey on Oct. 4, 2019, surrounded by his family. Opi was born in Germany in 1926 and lived many lives, which when weaved together tell a remarkable and unbelievable story of bravery, resilience and the power of destiny. He was a German paratrooper in World War II, an…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

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