Joel Loer has worked for three decades at the community services department at Washington County Government Center. While working at a job for so long is already appreciated, the 51-year-old has Down syndrome, which makes his professional accomplishment even more remarkable.
“That’s his life—his job” his mother, Joan Loer, told St. Paul Pioneer Press. She said that her son “hates it if he has to miss a day. He loves the people he works with. They are so good to him.”On Feb. 4, 2020, Joel’s co-workers hosted a reception to celebrate his 30th work anniversary, which was attended by 100 people including friends and family, retired workers at the county government center, according to Rise.org.
