Through the Years with the Wisels

Through the Years
1750 W. State Road 120
Fremont, IN 46737
(260) 833-9822
(260) 316-6717
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily all summer. Please call ahead during the winter months

Today I’d like to introduce to you two of the hardest working people in the antique business who I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with, Leroy and Irene Wisel of Fremont.
irene leroy

When you walk inside Through the Years, you will likely be greeted by Leroy and Irene Wisel. Leroy and Irene will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in 2023. They married right after they graduated from high school and began buying and selling antiques. Leroy and Irene have always enjoyed looking for the best in quality antique furniture and other items. Leroy will be quick to share his first car, which is proudly displayed behind the cash register along with a photo of him driving it. As the story goes, his father caught him peddling down the road in this car and he took it away. In the back of the store you will find another car on display, his bright red Impala!

impala

The Impala is surrounded by antique toy cars and automotive signs. Motor heads will all appreciate this section of the store. But that’s not all because although Through the Years is filled with all kinds of treasures, it’s the furniture that catches my eye! Check out this amazing cherry highboy that came from an estate in the Coldwater Lake area. It surpassed my quality test with inside dovetailed drawers that are flush with the top of the outside of the drawer. Leroy estimated that it was likely made in the 1920s.

cherry highboy
As Leroy rounded the corner he pointed out an outstanding set of lion head oak dining chairs. This set is in near perfect condition as far as I could tell. If you are looking for a statement in your dining room, this has got to be it. But hurry because there’s already an interested party. They just don’t make furniture like this anymore.
lion head chairs
You can find all kinds of accessories and unique antiques at Through the Years including lamps, household decor, primitives, toys, clothing, kitchen items, dinnerware and collectibles.
household decor
household decor horse
Don’t stop there-Irene and Leroy have several outbuildings filled with quality used furniture, housewares and collectibles.
quality used furniture
quality used furniture
quality used furniture
You absolutely do not want to miss their flea market days beginning the Thursday before Memorial Day and Labor Day through the following Monday and the Fourth of July market beginning the Thursday before and ending on that Sunday. I never miss it. There’s no guarantee who or what might be there but in the past there have been wood canoes, kayaks, old water skis and all kinds of good used items. If you’re a vendor and wish to be part of these fun days, the fee is only $15 a day.
through the years antique store
Through the Years is the place to go for all your home furnishing needs. Leroy and Irene Wisel have 60 years of experience in the antique business. If you have an estate to sell please give them a call. Leroy unloads and Irene does the displays. Prices are fair and quality is always the best.

About the blog author

Ann Eyster of Angola graduated from Indiana University in1979 with a Bachelors in Education with an art area major. She is a retired art educator with 32 years of experience. She has a background in historical preservation, antiques, interior design, graphic design and photography.

Ann Eyster
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