Schappacher farm market closed in dispute

The Schappacher Farm Market has closed amid a dispute between family members.

“It is certainly the end of an era for the Schappacher family, but as you know, this family has farmed in this community for decades. That will continue. Mrs. Schappacher looks forward to the next chapter,” lawyer Benjamin Helwig said in an email Thursday.

Leonard Schappacher, the son who operating the farm and market business in Warren County, is barred from removing or damaging property by a court order.

Magistrate Paige Crossley issued a temporary restraining order on June 10 in response to the lawsuit filed on June 9 by Minerva Schappacher and Alfred Schappacher Jr. on behalf of a living trust, according to court records.

The lawsuit claims Leonard Schappacher was removing property of the trust from the property, against his mother’s wishes as head of the trust.

The 65-acre farm is on U.S. 42 between Lebanon and Mason.

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