Retirees

Honoring the Retired Members who Helped Build IBEW Local 71

The IBEW Local 71 Retirees page is a place to recognize the retired members whose work, dedication and union pride helped shape our Local.

Retirees remain an important part of the IBEW Local 71 community, and this page helps keep members and friends connected to retiree news, events and milestones.

Upcoming Retiree Events

Local 71 retiree events offer a chance to reconnect with fellow members, share stories and stay involved with the Local. Please review each event listing carefully, as schedules and details may change.

Check this section regularly for upcoming retiree events, including details such as meeting dates, times, location and other important updates.

IBEW 71 Retiree Group Meeting

Photos from Past Retiree Events

Our retiree events reflect the strong sense of union Brotherhood and Sisterhood that continues long after active service. This photo section highlights moments from past retiree gatherings and celebrations, recognizing the friendships, memories, and shared history that remain an important part of IBEW Local 71.
IBEW 71 Retiree Group Meeting

Service Award Recipients

IBEW Local 71 is proud to recognize members who have reached important service milestones. We honor your years of dedication, which reflect a lifetime of hard work, commitment to the trade and support for the values of our union.

These recognitions celebrate more than tracking years of service. They reflect careers spent helping keep communities powered, supporting fellow members and strengthening the Local for future generations.

Congratulations to the following members:

2026 Retiree Service Awards:

40 Years:
Scotty Prewitt, Richard T. Page, Jack Anderson, George Pope

45 Years:
Brenda K. King, Clarence R. Householder

50 Years:
Terry E. Davis, Earl A. Davis, Charles W. Hetzel, Jeffrey B. Leonard

55 Years:
Gerald G. Baldwin, Donald E. Taylor, Richard O. Carney

60 Years:
William D. Nealy, Glenn E. Rapp, Letcher N. Wine, Paul E. Hopkins, Buster Brown, Solomon Brown

65 Years:
William T. Green

Stay Connected

Retirement is an important chapter, but it does not end the connection to the Local. IBEW Local 71 values the continued presence, experience and support of our retirees. Please check back often for retiree updates, event announcements, new photos and service award recognitions.