Grave stones for Nathaniel and Margaret Pipes

As I mentioned in an entry below, I rescued these two stones from old Union and brought them back to Wisconsin with me. I have been looking for someone who would take on the task of cleaning and repairing the stones. Well, this week I found someone who works at a local monument company and has the experience. He is going to repair and clean the stones this winter and also we talked about making a couple of marble bases to stand them in. He says the cost will be 200 to 300 for both and that is good news for me. I told him I did not want the stones restored to look like new but rather to just clean them up and repair them so they look as old as they really are. As I have mentioned to my brother and a few others, I have felt so guilty over the last few years about these broken stones laying in the cemetery. It just seemed to be very disrespectful to Nathaniel and Margaret. I am feeling much better about it now and will feel really great next year when I can see them back where they belong. And if this guy does a good job, I may bring a few more back to get them done as well.