For three generations, an Aurora family continues a legacy of service in the community

Matt Schneider, 41; Ben Schneider, 11; Molly Schneider, 39; Gabe Schneider, 9; Barbara Kudley, 66; John Kudley, 77. Jeremy Brown/The Portager

For three generations, an Aurora family continues a legacy of service in the community

- Jeremy Brown

In 1955, George Hettinger began an illustrious career in the village of Aurora that spanned 53 years until his retirement. He served in several political capacities, including as mayor for three terms, and taught chemistry, biology and math at the Aurora schools along with his wife, Arlyn.

In 1975, his daughter, Barbara Hettinger, married John Kudley Jr., and together, the two have carried the family torch of community service in Aurora. Now, they’ve also passed it on to their daughter, Molly Schneider, who was just elected to the school board. 

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