WWII veteran overwhelmed by outpouring of help

Sunday, July 23, 2017

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- A week ago, 92-year-old Wilbur Schmit was overwhelmed with the task of making repairs to his storm-damaged home and acting as caregiver for his wife, Anna.

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