Deanda grandson donates shearing rig to local museum: Family history is Menard history

  • Richard Garcia stands next to his grandfather's sheep shearing rig from the 50s. He happened upon the vehicle on a Facebook post and was able to purchase and return it to Menard County. It now resides at its permanent resting place at Menardville Museum, where others can appreciate its history. Photo courtesy Menard County Historical Commission.
    Richard Garcia stands next to his grandfather's sheep shearing rig from the 50s. He happened upon the vehicle on a Facebook post and was able to purchase and return it to Menard County. It now resides at its permanent resting place at Menardville Museum, where others can appreciate its history. Photo courtesy Menard County Historical Commission.

    By Betty Jackson The sheep shearing truck parked in front of the old railroad depot on Frisco St. is the newest addition to the Menardville Museum. Richard Garcia, grandson of Fecundo Deanda, acquired the truck and placed it as a permanent display at the museum.

    Mr. Deanda purchased the 1945 GMC truck in the early 1950s. He and his sons, Rudy and Alvino Deanda, operated the truck and were responsib…