Don Nauman of Nauman’s Historic Barber Shop Hanging Up His Clippers
Freeport, Illinois — One of the last of a generation, Nauman’s Barber Shop in downtown Freeport has been a historic place from yesteryear that brings back a lot of memories for people in the city. The smell of an old barbershop, the mixture of talc, hair tonics, Barbicide, cheap coffee and sitting in a hard plastic chair reading Archie comics while waiting to get your ears lowered is a memory many hold dear.
On Sunday, November 12, 2017 Don Nauman, owner of Nauman’s Barber Shop says he’s hanging up his clippers and retiring after over five decades of cutting hair.
Barber shops used to be a place where the pace of life slowed. Men and boys could catch up with friends, swap stories, laugh and get a haircut that wouldn’t break the bank. The friendly barber welcomed you, your dad, your grandfather, and your neighbor by name; he treated each of you like family. Unfortunately, most of these old-time barber shops have disappeared and now, another one of our own is putting the scissors down too.
Friends and family and the public are invited to join Don for a retirement celebration, honoring his 55 years of dedicated service to our community. The open house retirement event is being held at the Eagles Club #679, located at 1200 W. Galena Ave in Freeport.
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I use to get my hair cut there when I lived in Freeport. Don is an Awesome guy. Enjoy your retirement
Great family friend my dad only went to him as my dad would say get his ears lowered lol….. Congrats Don on your upcoming retirement and enjoy the rest and relaxation
My father took me to Naumans when I was young to get my haircut and stoped by Marty’s tap while I was getting a haircut , Good ol day’s !!!
Bittersweet retirement. Thanks for all of your haircuts, conversation and memories.
Don’s been cutting my hair for the past thirty years. Congratulations, Don, but I’ll sure miss our talks.
Congrats on retirement, Don! Your shop is iconic – and one of the many good memories of Freeport. Always fun visiting your shop!
Congratulations Don. Love you to the moon and back. You gave J’s Treasures our start and we will never forget our time with you and Marilyn.
Good luck Don! He cut my hair for 15 yrs that I lived in Freeport. Great guy.
Congrats! Will miss waving at you when I walk by!!!! Lol.
Congratulations on 55 years in this business!! Enjoy your retirement!!
Congratulations on 55 years in this biz! Have fun retiring! Well deserved!!!
What am I supposed to do now? Don has been cutting my hair since he started in Freeport. Never been to anyone else in 55 years. I’ll have to try and get in one more time. Have a great retirement, Don!
Congratulations
Congratulations Don!! Your customers will miss you I’m sure! Happy Retirement!!
Congratulations Don!
Congratulations I hope someone will be following you to give great and JROTC haircuts