I am so sad to hear of the passing of Loretta. We loved her as a co-worker, friend, and the voice of our company for such a long time! So many customers have expressed their sorrow at the news of her passing from around the world. I had the privilege to work with Loretta for over 30 years. She was the best employee, with impeccable product knowledge, a sweet voice and wonderful personality, and she will be greatly missed! For those who do not know, Loretta worked for the worlds’ oldest manufacturer of torque wrenches, Sturtevant-Richmont. The company's main customers are Aerospace, automotive, heavy truck and equipment manufacturer's world-wide, such as GM, VW, American Airlines, Boeing, Pratt-Whitney and John Deere amongst many others, and is still Made in the USA in Carol Stream, Illinois. The product is used to assure critical fasteners are tightened to the correct torque value to provide safety and reliability of the products being assembled. Loretta was an important person who used her extensive product knowledge, to guide customers to buy the correct torque tools for their application. Needless to say she had an critical job and did it exceptionally well! She was an employee of the Company longer than any other person in our 90 year history. One of my favorite Loretta stories was when we hired a translator for our Chinese distributor during a visit from a Chinese Company President. When the President met Loretta he gave her a long greeting in Chinese and held her hand. We looked at the translator for the translation and he paused. He said: “I think he either wants a better discount or he just proposed marriage….Your choice…..” We know she is at peace with God in Heaven and pray that her family and friends find comfort. We love you Loretta, you were the best! Sincerely, John Reynertson Jr. President Sturtevant Richmont Torque Measurement Systems

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