Ternat Couple Retires After 33 Years, Bidding Farewell to Beloved Customers

Marc Roggemans, 61, and Herlinde De Boeck, 64, are closing their butcher shop in Ternat's Statiestraat permanently this Sunday. After 33 years serving the local community, the couple is retiring. They look forward to spending more time with family, though saying goodbye to their customers is difficult. Roggemans and De Boeck consider their customers like family, highlighting the strong bonds formed over three decades. Their retirement marks the end of an era for the small business and its loyal clientele. The shop has been a staple in Ternat, known for its personal service and community connection. The couple's departure signifies a significant change for the neighborhood.

This story marks the end of a long-standing local business and the retirement of its owners, highlighting the personal connections formed within a community over decades.