Dralle’s Department Store in Greene still a thriving business

Rick Ritter (left) and his wife, Melinda, recently took over ownership of Dralle's Department Store in Greene. The store has been in business since 1896 – 123 years ago. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store owner Rick Ritter talks to a customer on Thursday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Rick Ritter (left) and his wife, Melinda, recently took over ownership of Dralle's Department Store in Greene. The store has been in business since 1896 – 123 years ago. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store in Greene was open for business on Thursday. Temperatures stayed below zero and snow did fall throughout the area. That didn't stop customers from entering the doors at Dralle's. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Willow Tree Angels sit on a shelf at Dralle's Department Store. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store has a vast array of merchandise to choose from. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store has a vast array of merchandise to choose from. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store has a vast array of merchandise to choose from. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Some antiques and older items that used to be sold at Dralle's Department Store in Greene. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Dralle's Department Store has a vast array of merchandise to choose from. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra