Ogrizovich Family Barn Replacement

Over the weekend my brother Ryan Ogrizovich, his wife Malory and their two sons were devastated to witness the barn at their house in Barneveld, WI burn down.  The barn had been built on the property in the 1800s and stood as a symbol of dreams yet to come for my brother and his family.   The barn was currently being used for storage.  Tools, lawn mower, snow blower, windows for the house, the boys bikes and scooters, a 1945 Allis Chalmers tractor that our Grandfather had restored and many, many other items are gone.  Thankfully the barn cat Snowball who lived in the barn was able to escape.  The cause of the fire is unknown and will probably never be determined.  So in the end, in Malory's words: 'Mostly you will weep with relief.  Relief that you are breathing, that your children are breathing, that your husband didn't run into the fire, and he is breathing, and that you are very much alive.' 

The outpouring of support that they have seen from neighbors, friends, strangers just passing by and family has been remarkable and much appreciated.  All donations will go towards the Ogrizovich family to help cover some of their expenses and bills in this difficult time.  

The aftermath of the barn.