Regan Gittlein, second from left, visits with Jim Lee of rural Elsie prior to the start of the auction as Regan’s brother Brady has a few words with Rex Prior. (Johnson Publications photo)
It was a night of hugs and tears for the Gittlein family as they met and visited with people at the benefit. Here, Marianne Sullivan gives a big hug to Jeremey after an embrace for Amy, too. (Johnson Publications photo)
Gittleins overwhelmed with benefit response
“Overwhelming” is how Amy Gittlein described Saturday night’s benefit for her son and family that drew 350 people to the fairgrounds.