Build me a Wyoming rancher

For some reason, small town newspaper publisher-types get called upon often to speak at funerals. I have done it many times.

Usually, these folks are capable speakers and often they can put into words those expressions of sorrow and loss that help family and friends cope with the departure of a person who was important to the community.

The best I ever knew at this was the late Bob Peck, long-time publisher of the Riverton Ranger. He was extraordinary when called upon to do this job.

So who did the job when Peck, himself, died? His two sons, both newspapermen, Steve and Chris, were eloquent in...