Nothing brings Rob Papesch more joy than when one of his grandsons bags a big buck.
In the 14 years since he retired from an industrial sales job, Papesch, 74, of Waterford, Erie County, Pa., has mentored his daughters’ three kids, starting when they were just 7, and they’ve been hunting ever since.
“Mentoring is the best possible thing you can do,” said Papesch.
Pennsylvania grandpa relishes mentoring experiences
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