On November 30, 2009, Nancy Jane's Bakery, located at 118 North Broadway in New Richland, opened its doors.
"Nancy Jane's is an old-fashioned, real bakery," Klecker said. "Everything is made from quality, scratch ingredients."
As Klecker looks forward to her quickly approaching two-year anniversary, she reflects upon her learning experiences thus far.
"I've made a few mistakes along the way," Klecker said."I underestimated how much I could handle, and hired too many employees right off the bat."
Klecker’s day begins at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. She arrives at the bakery at 2:30 a.m. to begin preparations for the day. At 6 a.m., the doors are unlocked for customers to arrive until 2 p.m.
Saturdays are a little different in that she closes at noon for a thorough cleaning of all equipment, supplies and public areas.
Currently, Nancy Jane's Bakery has three team members, in addition to Klecker.
"My husband Harold fries donuts, and makes deliveries; while Teresa assists with preparation and serves customers, and Franklin cleans the bakery every day after school," Klecker said.
Klecker continues to find fulfillment in life by doing what is truly in her heart.
"Don't take a job for the money, do what you love as a means of exchange, " said Klecker. "Work harder, give yourself the extra push, and at the end of the day take a big breath because tomorrow is a new day."
Encouraging people to try something new, and seeing a youngster’s delight dancing over his face snuggled against the counter glass, keeps this "little engine that could," going.
