DODGEVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) – A Dodgeville school custodian is getting ready for retirement after half a century of service. In honor of his 50-year career, students and staff gave him a send-off to remember.

Custodian Ernie Leuthold has spent the last five decades keeping Dodgeville Elementary School clean, frequently working nights.

“That deserves some celebration,” said Diane Baryenbruch, who spearheaded the various celebrations for Ernie. Baryenbruch added, “[Ernie] has a big smile, he’ll do anything for anybody, he has a heart of