In 1948, after returning home from World War II, Bill Loding started a business out of his garage which would become to be known as Rural Gas. While serving in the Army, Bill was tasked with keeping frontline troops fed by any means necessary. His experience and knowledge would allow him to bring gas cook stoves and water heaters to our local area. The cost of electric appliances and lack of electric infrastructure meant that most homes were cooking with wood stoves until Rural Gas came along.