Meyer retires after 44 years at The Duck Inn

From The Duck Inn

Trudy Meyer, general manager of The Duck Inn Restaurant, has hung up her apron for the final time, retiring Feb. 28, 2021 after 44 years behind the counter and the scenes.

Meyer began at The Duck Inn in May of 1977. The owner, Bill Dritshulas, hired her as a part-time hostess in the original Mediterranean Room. She fondly remembers that her first event at The Duck Inn was the State Shriner's Convention, which must have left a lasting impression on her because one of her specialties was booking banquets, wedding receptions, special events and small parties.

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