Bob Rohloff didn't expect to find his dream job when he was 16 — or that he'd stay in the same career for the rest of his life. The Wisconsin native started cutting hair in 1948, training under his dad, Erv, who was a barber. 1930s Courtesy: Rohloff familyStill in his teens, Rohloff took hands-on barber training at the Appleton Vocational School in Appleton, Wisconsin, a 20-minute drive from his hometown, Black Creek. Following graduation, Rohloff opened two shops in Wisconsin and then worked in Arizona for 18 years. At this point, Rohloff says he can't imagine his life without working in a barbershop.

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Persons: Bob Rohloff didn't, Erv, Rohloff, Marian, Mark Karweick Organizations: Appleton Vocational School Locations: Wisconsin, Appleton , Wisconsin, Black, Arizona, Hortonville , Wisconsin