Marathon County
43rd Annual Retirement & Recognition Banquet
Friday April 12, 2019
The Program
Co-Masters of Ceremonies ...... Brad Karger, Lance Leonhard, Kurt Gibbs, Frank Matel
Introduction ...... Brad Karger
Pledge of Allegiance ...... Everyone
Invocation ...... Brad Karger
Buffet Dinner: Chicken Florentine: Chicken Breast topped with spinach in a white wine cream sauce; Grilled Flank Steak with a cognac cream sauce; Yukon Gold Mash Potatoes, Green Bean Almandine, and Carrots Plated Side Salad, Dinner rolls and butter Assorted Dessert Bars
Dinner Music and County Song (pg. 2) ...... Andy Zynda THANK YOU Andy for sharing your music with all of us tonight!!!!!
Presentations to Honored Guests ...... Brad Karger, Lance Leonhard, Kurt Gibbs, Frank Matel
Core Value Award Winners Retirees Years of Service: 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, & 20 Former County Board Supervisors
Drawing of Door Prizes…...... Kurt Gibbs
Introduction of Entertainment ...... Kurt Gibbs
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Marathon County Song (To the Tune of “Bad Moon Rising”) Written By Andy Zynda
Welcome to Marathon County Forests and parks so big and green Dairy farms and land that's full of bounty Fish and hunt our forests, lakes and streams
(Chorus) Marathon County life, together we can make it right Marathon County is alright
(Verse 2) Working together moving forward Helping the people and the land Industry and business flowing over Everyone all does the best they can
(Chorus 2 x) Marathon County life, together we can make it right Marathon County is alright
Marathon County life, together we can make it right Marathon County is alright
- 3 - Core Values
SERVICE is responsively delivering on our commitments to all of our internal and external customers.
INTEGRITY is honesty, openness, and demonstrating mutual respect and trust in others.
QUALITY is providing public services that are reflective of “best practices” in the field.
DIVERSITY is actively welcoming and valuing people with different perspectives and experiences.
SHARED PURPOSE is functioning as a team to attain our organizational goals and working collaboratively with our policy makers, departments, employees, and customers.
STEWARDSHIP OF OUR RESOURCES is conserving the human, natural, cultural, and financial resources for current and future generations.
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Core Value Award
Nominees
Service: Jennifer Kreft, Andrew Schmidt, Josh Pawlowski
Integrity: Julie Jensen
Quality: Jean Kopplin
Diversity: Cheng Yang
Shared Purpose: Gary Hetzer, Kyle Mayo, Kitty Roesler
Stewardship of Our Resources: David Hagenbucher, Ron Smith, and Ryan Schilling
June 2018 Rookie of the Year Nominee
Kelly Rottler
June 2018 Team of the Year Nominee
Clerk of Courts Action Planning Team
Metallic Mining Team
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December 2018 Core Value Nominees
Service: Dan Richter
Integrity: Lane Loveland
Quality: Julie Groshek and Jessica Kubichek
Diversity: Samantha Pinzl
Shared Purpose: Ben Krombholtz, Matt Nimz
Stewardship of Our Resources: Abigail Sauter
December 2018 Rookie of the Year Nominees
Jamie Polley and Boly Vang
December 2018 Team of the Year Nominee
Judy O’Keefe and Nelson Pasha Social Services
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Core Value Award
Winners
SERVICE: Josh Pawlowski and Andrew Schmidt of the Highway Department
On April 30, 2018 Josh and Andy members of the Marathon County Highway Department assisted at the scene of a large grass fire on Hwy 29 southbound near CTH-J. They did an exceptional job of assisting the SAFER Fire Department and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office.
While at the scene Josh and Andy used their own equipment and equipment from the Fire Department to aid in extinguishing the fire that had spread from a median to a north ditch and field. After the fire truck on scene ran out of water, they continued to use their shovels to tamp out additional fires to prevent the strong winds from pushing additional embers to the north ditch. Then they provided assistance in removing the hose from the roadway to open up the highway therefore reducing the amount of time Hwy 29 was closed down. After the fire was extinguished, Josh and Andy helped the fire crew roll up hoses and remove additional equipment to aid in completely opening up the highway.
Josh and Andy were phenomenal on this day. Not only did they step up to aid in extinguishing the fire, they went above and beyond in helping the fire crew ready their equipment to clear the scene to allow us to open the highway up faster, avoiding potential risk to motorists.
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QUALITY: Jean Kopplin of City-County IT
Jean is the Project Manager for the Law Enforcement Implementation project which has been ongoing for the past 14 months and will go live in late October. She keeps the team motivated, on task, updated, and helps them be good change agents. Jean starts by being very efficient and responsive. She plans her projects down to the minor details to make sure there aren’t any areas left for change. Jean continues to be proactive to reduce the changes of future problems.
Jean is an excellent communicator and is always looking for ways to improve communication. Jean is never afraid to ask for help and enjoys helping others embrace learning and change. Jean is a go-to person and sets a great example that change isn’t always easy, but if you keep a positive attitude you will persevere and accomplish your goals.
INTEGRITY: Julie Jensen of Social Services
Julie displays a commitment to our Social Services customers through her everyday interactions both within and outside the agency. Julie is a friendly and genuine person who shows a sincere interest in all she interacts with and looks to connect with them on a personal level. Julie regularly helps facilitate and recruit members of the community committees that provide support to child welfare. She has built strong and respectful relationships with professional community members and brings humor into these relationships. In addition, she spends time with them to show how important they are to the shared work of the Department. Julie routinely volunteers at events providing information to families to keep kids safe. Julie is a terrific example of what integrity looks like, and represents Marathon County in an exemplary fashion.
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DIVERSITY: Cheng Yang of the Sheriff’s Office
When Cheng is working the security screening station, he consistently welcomes and treats all who enter the Courthouse with respect and dignity.
One noteworthy behavior I observed was a day when the elevator by the Treasurer's office was out of service. An employee who was unable to use the stairs was upset believing that the other elevator by the Jail would not allow this person to go up to the second floor with her key card until 8:15 a.m., - after her start time. When Cheng was notified of this concern, he stated it should work, but upon seeing the distress the employee was in he immediately made the decision to escort the employee to the second floor via the jail elevator, thus diffusing the situation and getting the employee to work on time. I was proud of the way he handled this situation.
SHARED PURPOSE: Kitty Roesler of the Library
Kitty has been a library employee for approximately 25 years and has always provided quality and service. She has unselfishly helped out with staffing at branches and took over the lead responsibilities of the Cooperative Circulation Committee for Wisconsin Valley Library System. She has also brought up the purging of old library records (ongoing) and is actively working on a training program for customer service in order to demonstrate the values of quality and service.
Thanks to the Leadership Development Program, Kitty’s development into a leader have exceeded our expectations over the last few months. She took the lead on the Souper Supper Project, which the county took on behalf of the United Way. “Functioning as a team to attain our organizational goals and working collaboratively with our policy makers, departments, employees, and customers,” is what we are told shared purpose is. Kitty is helping to build a strong culture at the library by embodying the Core Value of Shared Purpose.
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STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES: Ron Smith and David Hagenbucher of Solid Waste
Sometime between October and April, an unknown vehicle went into the ditch along Hwy 29 near the Solid Waste Department. In that slide into what the driver must have thought was snow and small trees, the car pushed over the standpipes for two groundwater wells that are part of our 94 GW monitoring system. When we realized what happened, we had a well-drilling firm evaluate the situation. They said the wells were damaged beyond repair and needed to be re-drilled; new wells and permitting would be a $20,000-$25,000 bill. Ron and Dave weren't convinced and set out to prove the well-drilling company wrong. They spent a bit of time evaluating the situation, gathered up a variety of tools and devices and went to work. After vacuuming out the accumulated sediment, they were able to retrieve the bailers and found the wells in good working order. No need for new wells; no need to spend a large amount of money. Working together, and with a good plan and determination, they saved the wells and saved the department a large chunk of cash.
BIANNUAL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Kelly Rottler of City- County IT
Kelly was hired as a programmer/analyst in January of 2018 to develop software and back up our web developer. Before the end of the second month on the job, she was called upon to maintain the county website while our current webmaster was on an unexpected leave. During that time, she updated the Land Records website to display the new Marathon County addresses and made several other necessary changes. She has since investigated the needs of our web customers to create a new “How Do I” webpage which replaces the previous FAQ page. Kelly has partnered with the Medical Examiner’s Department to support their programming needs and had great ideas to improve their database. She has also worked with Law Enforcement on Tiburon, and has worked to enhance CCIT’s ability to accurately report on department hardware used in PC billing and document and adjusting duplicate records in the Register of Deeds database.
In the short time that she has been here, Kelly has gained the trust and - 10 - admiration of her co-workers and the departments she serves. She is willing to help on any project and share her knowledge with team members. Her teammates unanimously agree that she is an extremely welcomed addition to our staff. She is always willing to help and is not afraid to tackle an issue. She loves her job, and is able to infect others with that joy.
TEAM OF THE YEAR: Team Of The Year: - Metallic Mining Team - Rebecca Frisch, Scott Corbett, John Robinson, Paul Daigle, Lane Loveland, Teal Fyksen, Cindy Kraeger
This team worked collaboratively to create a metallic mining ordinance where previously there was nothing. Prior to this, the County was protected by a mining moratorium implemented by the State. The new ordinance had to be done fast to meet a July 1, 2018 deadline.
There was public pressure on both sides of the issue and a lot to learn as no one had prior experiences with regulating metallic mining. The mining companies have political connections and if the ordinances went too far, the possibility existed that Wisconsin Counties would be stripped by the State Legislature of their authority to regulate the local impacts of mining. Environmentalists wanted as much protection from environmental damage as possible. Many of them would prefer that there never was any mining in Marathon County. The process involved many meetings, public hearings and a lot of discussion to strike the right balance. The result was a set of mining ordinances that will protect County residents from the environmental impacts of mining, but still make it possible for mining to be conducted responsibly in Marathon County.
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December 2018
Core Value Award Winners
SERVICE: Dan Richter of the Library
When the County decided to implement uniform addressing we knew we faced a daunting communication need. How are we going to communicate an individualized message with thousands of residents about what they need to do and when they need to do it, to successfully transition to their new address? Dan worked cooperatively with multiple agencies to identify the specific information that needed to be communicated and developed public notifications, press releases, and content for the special website dedicated to uniform addressing. Dan put the impacted residents at the center in designing electronic documents to help them through what can be a stressful process. It wasn’t what do we want to tell them, but what do they need to know?
QUALITY: Julie Groshek and Jessica Kubichek, of the Solid Waste Department
Julie and Jessica identified problems with the scale weighing and accounts receivable software integration. They relentlessly tried to resolve the problem but the best they got was the scale repair firm and the software vendor blaming each other, but not offering any solutions that worked. The problem continued to escalate until on a busy Saturday the system collapsed. Julie and Jessica got Solid Waste through that difficult period by working through a mountain of material codes, an ancient and cumbersome customer database and developing their own ideas for a more streamlined system. They also determined the need to establish a cellular back up for credit card transactions. Their determination and commitment to quality
- 12 - solved a problem that impacted the lifeblood of the operation when the people we thought we could rely upon to maintain the system could not.
INTEGRITY: Lane Loveland of the Conservation, Planning and Zoning Department
Lane regularly works with customers who are frustrated by a land use regulation that in some way is in conflict with their building plans. As a result of that frustration, many times the person will say things that are not respectful or helpful. Even in some difficult situations, Lane provides the person their opportunity to vent, and doesn’t take it personally. He quickly transitions into a polite conversation to better understand what the customer’s goal is and looks for other ways that goal can be achieved without violating any of the rules.
DIVERSITY: Samantha Pinzl of the Health Department
Samantha is a humble person who puts the interests of others ahead of herself, including people from groups that might otherwise be marginalized by society. Sam works to build stronger communities and more resilient individuals by coordinating our Adverse Childhood Experiences Collaborative, by supporting the Healthy Eating Active Living coalition, and by striving to reduce substance abuse and misuse in our county by employing evidence-based strategies with community partners. Sam understands that to sustain change within our community, you need to involve everyone from our community. Sam accepts people for who they are and she never forgets to focus on the person and their individual needs and strengths.
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SHARED PURPOSE: Matt Nimz of the Highway Department
Matt is committed to the success of others. Matt transferred to a dayshift position and that left the nightshift with two mechanics who were familiar with repairing automobiles but with limited familiarity with large trucks and construction equipment. Many people would just walk away from the situation and enjoy their new, more desirable shift but not Matt. Matt insisted on staying on his old shift until he could familiarize the new employees with all aspects of the large scale equipment repair. As a result of Matt’s efforts, our new employees got off to a great start and they learned from Matt that selflessness and shared purpose is more than a slogan in Marathon County - it is a way of thinking and acting.
STEWARDSHIP OF RESOURCES: Abigail (Aby) Sauter of the Health Department
Aby is a new addition to the Health Department and in her short tenure has many innovations that have made the department, particularly the environmental health and lab more efficient. For example, she designed a system of e-mail reminders for permit payments that saved us over 21 hours in contacting organizations and people with permits. She also fields 50% of the Lab calls, allowing Lab staff to focus their time on high priority and time sensitive work, such as water sample analysis and rabies follow- up. Aby has a knack for innovation and the time saved has been put to use in better serving our residents.
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Jamie came home to Marathon County in June of 2018. Her department interacts with hundreds of stakeholders and serves both the City of Wausau and Marathon County. Jamie came in and tackled some tough challenges head on. She showed that she could live our values in some difficult situations. She immediately impressed her management team with her drive and commitment to group success. Soon after, the rest of the department and the community came to realize that she has brought a special skill package, a combination of critical thinking and interpersonal skills that will move our department forward for as long as we are lucky enough to keep her.
TEAM OF THE LAST HALF OF THE YEAR: Judy O’Keefe and Nelson Pasha of the Social Services Department
Judy and Nelson provide administrative support to the Social Services Department with incredible competence and a positive attitude so much so, that the Management Team refers to them as the “Go To” people. They are both fun to be around and are always well organized. They never shy away from even the most vexing challenge. As a team, they have complimentary talents, Nelson is the expert in working with data and software, and Judy is the person who anticipates what others will need to be successful in their task, often before they do. Together, they form a great team that others in the department have come to rely upon and to whom they are anxious to express their appreciation.
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Retirees
Joan Breden spent the last 5 years of her career working for the ADRC- CW in the Marshfield office. Prior to working at the ADRC, Joan spent many years in public service as a Social Worker in many different capacities. Joan was a true professional. Her calming demeanor and compassion was a great service to all of the customers and co-workers she encountered. Everybody instantly was drawn to Joan. Joan has a very close knit family and she is able to spend time in her retirement enjoying her family time.
We congratulate Joan on her retirement!
Ardyce Jones served the ADRC-CW in the Wisconsin Rapids office as clerical support for just shy of 10 years. She worked closely with the nutrition staff to maintain volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Ardyce actively recruited new volunteer drivers to drive routes throughout Wisconsin Rapids and as far as Rudolph. She understood the importance of this service and wanted the program to thrive.
Ardyce retired to spend more time with family and friends. We thank her for her service and wish her well in retirement.
- 16 - Judith (Judy) Skinner began her employment in Wood County at the Division on Aging in 1984. When the ADRC of Central Wisconsin was created in 2007, Judy became the Accounting Specialist at the ADRC-CW Wisconsin Rapids office. Judy saw many changes during her 31+ years of public service. Her ability to learn new systems and her willingness to assist her co-workers through change was a valuable asset to the ADRC-CW. Judy excelled in the accounting and financial part of the organization however the well-being of the customers we serve was always a high priority for her.
Judy’s dedication to the people in the community is still apparent as she recently started as a volunteer driver for the ADRC-CW Meals on Wheels program. In addition, Judy likes to read and help at the Humane Society. Judy enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and their rescue dogs Eddie and Buster. She also enjoys attending her grandson Jesse’s concerts and activities.
Thank you Judy for your many years of great service! Enjoy your retirement!
Denise Tritz was a Resource Specialist for the ADRC-CW. During her 30 years of county employment, Denise held different roles that added to her growth as a professional. She epitomizes the role of a Resource Specialist by displaying kindness, compassion, empathy and a determination to help each customer she came in contact with. Her employment was always more than a job. It was something she was passionate about.
In addition to her passion that she displayed for her work, Denise also has many other interests that she is now able to enjoy even more during her retirement, including traveling and being an active member of her community.
We congratulate Denise on her retirement!
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Linda Weitz nearly a decade ago accepted the role of Executive Director for the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW). At the time, the organization was a two county intergovernmental cooperative between Marathon and Wood counties. Shortly after her hire, Linda navigated the expansion of the ADRC-CW to Langlade and Lincoln counties.
Linda’s career was dedicated to advocacy. Her passion was to assure that children and adults with disabilities as well as our aging population had access to community based services that will allow them to live an enriched life as valuable members of their communities. This passion led to her great career and ultimately to her role as the Executive Director at the ADRC of Central Wisconsin.
The ADRC-CW will remember Linda for her passion, drive, and leadership. We miss her loud and infectious laugh. But this is not the end of Linda’s work with and for the underserved population of older adults and those with disabilities. She’s just expanding her opportunities!
We congratulate Linda on her retirement!
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Kathy Kainz began her career in the County Clerk’s Office in 1977, starting part-time as a high school co-op student through D.C. Everest High School. She was hired full-time in 1979 and in 1997 was appointed to the position of Assistant County Clerk, which she held until her retirement in June, 2018.
Kathy continually demonstrated her commitment to the Marathon County Core Values daily in the way she provided and delivered services to the County Board, Department Heads, co-workers, and to the public. Her willingness to share her knowledge, accept new ideas and take on new tasks gained her the utmost respect and trust in the organization.
Kathy and her husband, Larry, will be celebrating 35 years of marriage in June and they have two daughters. Kristen is married to Avery, and they have two children, Fernella and Selwyn, and live in Milwaukee. Deanna lives and works in California. In her free time, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, camping, traveling and sewing “Kitty’s Mitty’s”.
Congratulations Kathy, on your retirement!
Anne Heggelund retired from Marathon County Employees Credit Union in January 2018, after 32 years as President. She was part of many changes and successes at the credit union over the years, including member growth, the addition of new employees, asset growth, location changes, and a building remodel.
During her years at the credit union, she went from a single employee in a single “closet” as she would say, to the amazing location that is currently located next to Social Services on
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Anne and Eric enjoy traveling together and have a Christmas Tree Farm in the Town of Easton. Anne continues to be very active with the Wausau Noon Optimist Club and enjoys scuba diving, snowmobiling, and hunting. Anne will be one of the many to agree that if she thought she was busy before, she is probably home even less now that she is retired.
Congratulations Anne on your retirement!
Sue Schreiber began her employment on July 13, 1981, in the UW Extension Office in the “Courthouse Annex” where she worked with the 4-H program. In 1984, Sue transferred to the City-County Personnel Department at Wausau City Hall. In 1988, the City and County HR parted ways, and Sue returned to the Courthouse to work in the County Personnel Department ultimately working her way up via a series of promotions and reclassifications to the position of Personnel Specialist II, in 1994.
In her role as Employee Resources Analyst, Sue assisted departments in recruitment and selection, job classification studies, and with many other employment issues. Sue published the employee newsletter, coordinated the tuition reimbursement program, supported the Diversity Affairs Commission, liaised with the Employee Assistance Program, and has coordinated the annual “Fill a Backpack” program. Sue lived the Core Value of Stewardship of Resources by always looking for cost savings in the work she and the Employee Resources Department did. Over the course of Sue’s tenure, she had to adapt too many transformations at Marathon County, including changes in technology. Sue used an IBM Selectric typewriter when she first started working for Marathon County in 1981. Sue caught on easily to computers and the internet and used them daily in her work. Sue’s ability to analyze information and come to quick conclusions and decisions was unparalleled in the department.
Sue and her husband, Dave, have two sons, Mitchell and Joshua.
Congratulations Sue, on your retirement!
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Dennis Van Swol moved to the Wausau area from southeastern Wisconsin in the early 90's. Dennis worked as a maintenance supervisor for a local real estate developer before coming to work for Marathon County on July 26, 2004. Dennis served as Custodial Supervisor for the Facilities and Capital Management Department until his retirement on March 30, 2018. Dennis was well known for his commitment to honesty and integrity, as well as, service and caring about those he supervised.
Dennis is an avid Packers fan and enjoys listening to Christian music and Pink Floyd. Dennis enjoys fishing, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his wife Donna, and their children, grandchildren, dogs, as well as, vacationing in their travel trailer.
Congratulations to Dennis on his retirement!
Ruth Wiemann became an employee of the Marathon County Facilities and Capital Management Department as a part time custodian on May 19, 2008. Working at 326 and 210 River Drive until July of 2013 when she became a full time custodian assigned to the Marathon County Public Library. Ruth was dedicated to doing a good job and providing excellent service to all. She was a hard worker who always kept busy with extra projects around the library. Ruth is a Wausau native who previously worked at a local hotel, a dairy, and nursing home.
Ruth lives in Rib Mountain with her mother. Ruth enjoys gardening and her specialty is strawberries. Ruth also enjoys shopping, Facebook and mystery television shows.
We congratulate Ruth on her retirement and wish her the best!
- 21 - Chongcha Yang came to the US from Laos. He began working for the Marathon County Facilities and Capital Management Department on June 30, 2008 as a full time custodian at the Marathon County Courthouse. Chongcha worked in and around the courtroom and judicial areas. He liked to make sure the courtrooms were cleaned completely and were ready for trials and hearings the next day.
Chongcha retired on October 22, 2018. Soft spoken and friendly, Chongcha previously worked for a local hospital and at one time wanted to become a minister.
Chongcha enjoys gardening and keeping in touch with his extended family by long distance phone calls.
We congratulate Chongcha on his retirement and wish him the best!
Peter (Pete) Nievinski started his career at Marathon County in 1985 which was shortly after the Marathon County Finance Department was created in 1984. Many employees know him as “Payroll Pete” as he was in charge of processing the County’s payroll.
Pete’s commitment to quality work was demonstrated in his job duties of maintaining the County’s payroll application and time/attendance applications, completing the testing of new software upgrades, troubleshooting problems and fielding employees’ questions. He always looked for ways to improve current practices, processes, and procedures.
Over the course of his 34 year career with Marathon County, Pete processed over 800,000 payroll “checks”!
Pete enjoys spending time with his family; especially his granddaughter. He also enjoys being a WIAA official for football, baseball and softball.
We thank Pete for his skills and dedication to the County for 34 years of service and wish him the best of luck upon his retirement!
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Julia Stavran retired from the Marathon County Health Department in March, 2018. Prior to her retirement she served a 15 county region, developing community systems to provide quality resources and access to services for a diverse population of individuals and partners through the Northern Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. Her work contributed to the State’s achievement of two National Performance Measures. During her years of service, she endeavored to act with integrity and respect for others to produce quality outcomes.
Julia contributed to the Health Department’s Core Values by furthering the department’s organizational culture in valuing differences, key to managing conflict. She facilitated workshops and conversations to support the department’s skill development for “giving and receiving feedback”, being a role model for colleagues. Julia is a graduate of the 2016 Leadership Management Development Program and served as a mentor in 2017 and 2018. She has continued to serve on the County's Diversity Affairs Commission and community boards.
Julia first came to live and work in Marathon County as a social worker for Marathon County Department of Social Services from 1977 to 1986. Since her retirement she has enjoyed more time to travel with her husband, Robert. She continues to volunteer for various community organizations and always takes time to visit with their 5 grandchildren.
We thank Julia for her 40 years of dedicated service to the County and wish her well in her retirement!
Tom Boneske started working at the Highway Department on March 11, 1996. He started as an auxiliary patrolman at the Stratford Shop and later became a patrolman, where he worked on Highway 29. Prior to retiring, Tom served Marathon County working in a wide variety of roles. He worked in a wide variety of projects; he set up work zones, made brine, tracked inventory, worked diligently to help keep the shop clean and - 23 - organized and worked to keep communication open between the two main Highway Department shops. Tom was the first to lend advice and share his knowledge whenever needed.
Tom was a hard worker at the Highway Department, but his attitude and compassion is where he stands out. Tom maintained a great attitude, and treated everyone he encountered with respect. In these areas especially, Tom served as a role model to all in the Highway Department.
In the winter months Tom enjoys plowing snow with his pick up, but his favorite time is spent with his wife, Lynn, camping and taking long motorcycle rides on their Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Thank you for over two decades of service! We hope you enjoy a long retirement!
Richard Burch started his career at Marathon County Highway Department on May 1, 2006. Richard was hired as a patrolman. In the winter he worked to maintain safe travel along Highway 107. In the summer, he worked on the grading and preparing county highways for new pavement! After five years on Highway 107, Richard changed plow routes and moved to Business 51 in the Schofield and Weston areas in the winter. In the summer he worked to maintain various state highways.
Richard was no stranger to roadway construction. Prior to starting at the Highway Department, he operated his own bulldozing, excavating, and trucking business where he built roads and building sites throughout central Wisconsin. He was quick to share his knowledge acquired through his personal business and years of experience at the Highway Department. This willingness to help the next generation made Richard a great mentor for the younger employees. He was a role model of Shared Purpose, giving them his knowledge and expertise on different job duties at the Highway Department.
Richard also served as the chairman of the Highway Plan Review Committee, where he worked to develop future paving plans for County roads, and evaluated different construction methods that could be implemented on County construction projects.
- 24 - Richard was always willing to give someone else a hand and would readily do anything that was asked of him. In his spare time, he continues to enjoy running his own construction business and enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys his garden and his land and is quick to share the fruits of his labor! Prior to retiring, he ventured on an extended hike through the Grand Canyon with his daughter! In his retirement he plans to continue building a small museum he began with his father.
Thank you for over a decade of service at the Highway Department. We wish you a long and happy retirement!
Darryl Gohdes began his employment with the Highway Department on August 12, 1987. After four years of working on road construction crews, Darryl’s equipment knowledge led him into the position of Equipment Operator III. He held this position for the last 26 years and did an excellent job operating the motor grader on paving projects and assisting on the general maintenance of roads.
Darryl’s diligence in grading the roads and taking pride in a job well done, while keeping an open mind, is a great example of the County’s Core Value of Quality.
In his free time, Darryl enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys music, working in the woods, collecting and restoring antique trucks, and ballroom dancing.
We congratulate Darryl and wish him the very best in retirement!
Anthony (Tony) Lemmer began his career with the Highway Department on February 1, 1999 as an auxiliary patrolman. He later moved to the Bridge Crew working to build and maintain bridges throughout the County. Before retiring, Tony worked diligently to maintain safe travel for motorists on Highway 29 between Edgar and Wausau.
- 25 - During the summer months, Tony could be spotted working to repair the concrete on Highway 29 as well as hauling asphalt for the County’s paving crew.
In Tony’s spare time, he and his family enjoy taking trips out west to Wyoming and Montana; he also enjoyed his participation in a church trip to Washington DC. Tony likes to spend time in the woods hunting, as well as fishing in his pond with his grandchildren. Tony also has a side venture raising Rottweilers.
We wish Tony and his wife, Louella, a great retirement! Thank you for nearly two decades of service!
Scott Krueger began working at the Highway Department on October 26, 1987. He worked out of the Stratford shop for most of his career, serving as a patrolman in the Spencer and Marshfield areas. Scott took great pride in plowing snow and taking care of his patrol section. He diligently served the County residents and worked hard to maintain safe roads for all to drive. During the summer months, he worked on the culvert crew and could frequently be spotted on the asphalt paving projects driving the County’s quad axle dump trucks! Now that Scott is retired, he once again has been spotted on the paving projects driving truck for a private contractor, just can’t keep him away!!
In his spare time, he and his wife, Debra, travel to visit their sons on the west coast. Scott enjoys spending time on his parents’ farm as well as trapping and hunting in the fall.
We wish Scott and his wife Debra a long and happy retirement! Thanks for over 35 years of service!
Janice Pankratz started work as a part-time Branch Assistant at the Library Stratford Branch in 1984 and became Branch Coordinator in 1991. She has always loved to read and finds pleasure in recommending books to avid readers like herself.
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Janice and her husband, Paul, have three married sons and eight grandchildren, three girls and five boys. She enjoys going up north to relax at their cabin, reading, walking, gardening and spending time with the grandchildren.
We congratulate Janice on her retirement and wish her the best!
William (Bill) Duncanson started his employment with the Marathon County/Wausau Parks Department in April of 1986, as Assistant Parks Director. This job represented a journey back home for Bill, as he grew up in Wausau, on the southeast side. In fact, one of his first jobs as a teenager was working as a lifeguard at the Memorial Park Pool.
Bill was appointed Park Director in 1992, at a time when the County’s relationship with the City of Wausau was a little rocky. Then Mayor John Robinson was threatening to pull out of the long–standing partnership and establish a City Parks Department. The stakes were high and Bill rose to the occasion and satisfied our City partners that the Joint City/County Parks Department still represented the best value for residents, and that Park Department leadership could be responsive to the needs and preferences of both government entities.
Bill oversaw a multitude of new and enhanced park developments during his tenure including: Establishment of a new County Park, Eastbay Sports Complex Creation of the 400 Block in downtown Wausau Development of the River’s Edge Trail The Riverlife Project which combines public and private projects into one development Restoration of the pond at Bluegill Bay County Park Redevelopment of the 45.00° N X 90.00° W Park in Poniatowski in time for the International Ginseng Festival
Bill not only has a talent for putting the pieces and people together to make a project go, but Bill also was able to help others understand the economic impact of parks. In the new economy where business success is measured by the recruitment and retention of talent, parks are crucial to business
- 27 - growth and workforce recruitment and Bill helped community leaders come to understand this.
Bill will continue to live an active life in retirement with his wife Jill. Bill and Jill have two super successful children, Emily and Andrew and watching them develop their careers and families will be a big part of Bill’s retirement experience.
CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Duncanson on a well-deserved retirement!
Peter Knotek became Assistant Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department on May 13, 1992. Peter is a Registered Landscape Architect and directed the planning, design, and construction activities of the department. The results of his efforts often do not draw attention to themselves because the project successfully replicates the architectural styles of existing structures or blends well into the landscape.
Peter also coordinated the delivery of the broad array of County, State, and City of Wausau facilities, programs, and services provided through our department. He even attended many meetings which were not his favorite. He made many contributions to the success of the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department including keeping the staff on their toes with his favorite pranks.
Peter lives on the Wisconsin River and enjoys fishing and boating.
Congratulations Peter on your retirement!
- 28 - Randy Albert began working for Marathon County as a full-time Deputy in June of 1994. Randy worked as a Patrol Deputy until his promotion to Lieutenant on January 16, 2005. Randy worked as a first line supervisor in patrol on several different shifts and on January 4, 2015, he transferred into the Special Investigations Unit. Randy led the multi-agency drug enforcement team into several high profile federal cases with much success. During that time he also attended the elite Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy for three months in Quantico, Virginia.
Randy took his role as a supervisor very seriously, working effectively with his team members to accomplish their mission. Randy was also in charge of the Hunter Safety program and Boat Patrol.
Randy and his wife Sherri reside in a newly purchased house in the township of Plover. Randy enjoys the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. Randy and Sherri have two adult children and one grandchild.
Thank you for your dedicated years of service to the County and congratulations on your retirement Randy.
Paul Faust began his employment with the Sheriff’s office in June of 1988 as a Corrections Officer. Paul worked for nineteen years in the jail and then transferred to the juvenile facility where he worked until his retirement.
Paul trained multiple co-workers through the years and his leadership and professionalism in the performance of his duties exemplify the department’s core values. Paul liked the comradery with Social Workers, Law Enforcement and other professionals he worked with daily.
Paul enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, at their cottage in Phillips. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, pontoon rides and making sauerkraut.
Congratulations to Paul on his 30 years of dedicated service to the County and enjoyment in your retirement! - 29 -
Fred Goch began his career with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy on June 19, 1989. Fred was promoted to lieutenant in 1995 and spent the next 23 years in the Patrol Division as a shift supervisor until his retirement on July 1, 2018. Over the course of his career, Fred was a member of the Bomb Squad for 22 years and was on the S.W.A.T. team (formerly Special Response Team) for 6 years. Since his retirement, Fred has relocated and now calls Huntsville, Alabama his home. Fred has two children, Joshua and Jessica, who live in the Madison and Chicago areas, respectively. We congratulate Fred on his retirement and thank him for his twenty-nine years of service to Marathon County!
Timothy (Tim) Krohn began with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office on July 1, 1997. Tim served as a patrol deputy until being promoted to the rank of lieutenant on April 26, 2015. He served in that capacity until his retirement on May 31, 2018. Tim was involved in numerous programs over the course of his career. These include traffic crash reconstruction, field training officer, hazardous devices technician (bomb squad), and commercial motor vehicle enforcement. Tim was instrumental in the creation of the Marathon County Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement team. Under Tim’s supervision, the CMV team has performed remarkably in their efforts to make the county's roadways both safer and less costly to maintain.
- 30 - Tim is married to Stacey Krohn, who is Communications Supervisor with the sheriff’s office. They have one daughter, Sarah. Tim and his family enjoy camping and ATV riding. We congratulate Tim on his retirement and thank him for his twenty-one years of service to Marathon County.
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Roy Melanson began working for the County as a full-time Corrections Officer in the spring of 1985. Roy continued in the Corrections Division during the move from Bellis Street to the current Courthouse complex. On November 6, 1989, Roy became a full-time Deputy Sheriff. Roy worked as a Patrol Deputy until his transfer into the Warrant/Transport Unit in May of 2005, where he retired from.
Roy is an employee who is a great example of dedication and service. Roy took his role in the transport unit very seriously, working effectively with his team members to schedule and ensure the safe transfer of inmates to and from corrections facilities for court appearances and other appointments. Roy has travelled around 60,000 miles a year transferring inmates from facility to facility and has never been involved in any accident while doing so.
Roy and his wife Kelly reside in Kronenwetter. They both enjoy the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. After Roy retired on March 9, 2018, Kelly and Roy went on an African hunt. Something they have been planning for a long time. We miss you much Roy.
Thank you for your 30 plus dedicated years of service to Marathon County and congratulations on your retirement.
- 32 - Alan Wisler began his career with the County Sheriff’s Office as a Radio Technician on June 15, 1998. He has been a member of several groups focused on maintaining and improving radio communications throughout the County.
Alan’s professionalism in the performance of his duties exemplifies the Department Core Values of Duty, Integrity, Respect, Team, and Safety. Alan was always willing to help anyone and everyone with their communication needs. Alan was a highly valued regional asset to Northcentral Wisconsin. In Alan’s free time, he enjoys bicycling, skiing and fishing in Canada with friends and family. Congratulations to Alan for his 20 years of dedicated service to the County and his retirement from service on October 3, 2018.
Debra (Deb) Jakel provided 18 years of service at Marathon County Department of Social Services in the Child Protective Services system, both as an ongoing CPS social worker and as an Initial Assessment social worker. Deb demonstrated a high level of integrity with all she came in contact with, whether it be peers, community partners, or the families she served. Deb was regularly recognized for going above and beyond to ensure positive results for families and for regularly seeking opportunities to keep families from reentering the CPS system. Deb was and is well respected by all at Social Services and by community partners for her knowledge, mature demeanor, and desire to always provide services that reflect the best practices of the field. The work that Deb did within Child Protective Services will have lasting effects, both for Social Services staff and members of our community.
- 33 - We are honored to have had the opportunity to have Deb represent Social Services for so many years we congratulate Deb on her retirement!
Patsy Krueger began her career with Marathon County in August of 2001. The majority of her time was as a Specialist in the Economic Support Unit at Social Services. During her tenure, Patsy served her customers with empathy and understanding. She worked hard to ensure customers received correct benefits in a timely manner. Patsy had an avid interest in the Wisconsin Share program and served on workgroups dedicated to improving customer service and benefit accuracy for those individuals.
Patsy and her husband are looking forward to spending more time on their hobby farm working with their horses and enlarging their floral and vegetable gardens.
We wish Patsy and her family all of the best in this new chapter of her life.
Linda Michalski began her employment with Social Services in 1999 as a part-time transcriptionist. She eventually became an Accounting Technician, a position that she held until her retirement in November 2018. Linda teamed with the youth justice social work unit to administer the restitution program. She also worked closely with social workers, service providers, and foster parents to ensure timely and accurate payments. Linda spent several years providing administrative support services to the Wisconsin Shares program, working with both child care providers and economic support staff to make sure benefits were paid timely and accurately. Linda was a staunch advocate for the clients we serve and her co-workers.
- 34 - In retirement, Linda is enjoying spending time with her family and friends – especially her grandchildren.
Congratulations Linda, on your retirement and 19 years of dedicated service.
Vicki Schultz began her employment with Social Services as a receptionist/switchboard operator in 1978. She held different positions throughout the years, and ended her career in July 2018 as an Accounting Technician. In that role, she worked closely with social workers, service providers, and foster parents to ensure timely and accurate payments. Vicki also provided administrative support services to the Children’s Long Term Support program, ensuring that service providers received timely service authorizations so that the children enrolled in the program could utilize the program benefits. Vicki’s calm and consistent presence is missed by many.
In retirement, Vicki is enjoying spending time with her family and friends.
Congratulations Vicki, on your retirement and 40 years of dedicated service!
- 35 - Linda Schroeder began her employment with the County in 1992 and then became full time in 1999. During her tenure with the County she worked in the Register of Deeds Office, Property Description, and finally the County Treasurer’s Office – retiring as the Real Property Lister for the County. Linda enjoys spending time in her garden and with her children and grandchildren.
Thank you for your service to Marathon County and congratulations on your retirement.
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40 Years of
Service
Vicki Schultz – See complete write-up under Retirees.
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35 Years of
Service
John Nesbitt started his career here at CW airport in March of 1980 as a part time employee; he became full time in August of 1983. John has seen a lot at the airport, in fact his family farm was part of the land that makes up the present airport. John is a go to person since he has been here so long, and been here through most of the construction and remodeling projects. He is well respected by his fellow employees, and will step up to do any job with no complaints. The airport director personally respects and admires John for his work ethic, attitude, and friendly personality.
We congratulate John on his 35 years of service.
Randall (Randy) Moore started working at North Central Health Care on September 12, 1983 in the grounds department. Randy’s mechanical abilities were seen immediately and was asked to join the maintenance department several months later. While working as a maintenance tech, he also attended NTC where he received his Maintenance Mechanic Millwright degree. Then in 2017, North Central Health Care and the County consolidated maintenance programs. Randy is a team player willing to help everyone. Randy is strong with all core values so this makes him the perfect guy to work with and train newly hired team members.
Randy enjoys riding four wheelers and fishing.
We congratulate Randy on his 35 years of service.
Scott Krueger – See complete write-up under Retirees.
- 38 - 30 Years of
Service
Brad Karger came to Marathon County as Personnel Director in 1988, after a 4 year stint in both the City of Marshfield and in Brown County. When he walked through the door all those years ago, I don’t think anyone would have expected the significant impact that Brad would have on Marathon County Government and the people that call Marathon County home. People noticed his youth and they couldn’t miss his goofy laugh, but what was not yet apparent was Brad’s vision, courage, integrity and humility.
Brad’s career here has spanned four decades and during that time his role has grown from Personnel Director to Deputy Administrator and finally to County Administrator in 2008. Throughout his career, Brad has worked to build the skills and knowledge of our employees – leading numerous educational programs ranging from raising awareness of sexual harassment to enhancing the diversity and inclusivity of our staff; he guided us through numerous challenges, including the County’s response to the Great Recession; and he was the architect of our early leadership and culture efforts, which have since grown into what we now know as our Leadership Development Program and Organizational Culture Survey process.
Brad exemplifies the concept of service above self, expending immeasurable effort to make those around him better managers, better leaders, and better people. His work to secure our organization wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day-On is a perfect example of Brad’s commitment to the County staff.
We congratulate Brad on his 30 years of service to Marathon County.
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Mike Smith started working as an Arborist, planting, trimming, and removing trees for the City County Parks Department in March of 1988.
Prior to his start here, Mike worked for 10 years for Wright Tree Service based in Des Moines Iowa primarily doing electrical line clearance trimming and treating trees for various utilities. Most of his work was in south central Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Mike wanted to spend more time with his growing family and when a position became available with the Parks Department Mike was hired and able to travel from his home in Merrill.
In his free time, Mike spends much of his free time at his “shack” in the Medford area hunting, fishing and relaxing.
We congratulate Mike on 30 years of dedicated service with Marathon County and Wausau-Marathon County Parks Recreation and Forestry.
Paul Faust – See complete write-up under Retirees.
Eric Heggelund has been with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office since April 25, 1988. He worked 6 months in the jail and 23 years as a patrol deputy. Eric is currently a deputy in the investigations division serving civil process papers. Eric has been active in the department and serves as Firearms Instructor and is a current member of the SWAT Team as a sniper. Eric also served as a member of the Dive Team for 16 years previous to his SWAT assignment. Eric initiated, administrates and trains the patrol divisions Designated Marksman Program in which selected patrol deputies are trained to an expert level with their squad issued rifles.
- 40 - Eric has earned several awards and honors as a marksman competing in the WPPA State Pistol Shoot over the past 10 years. He won the coveted Champions of Champions trophy at the 2011 State Pistol shoot. His knowledge in the firearms field is a huge asset to this department.
Eric is married to his wife Anne. Eric and Anne enjoy traveling, hunting, trapping, and scuba diving. Eric is also an avid Trap/Skeet & Sporting Clays shooter. He won the “Badger State Big Shot award for the best combine skeet & trap score during the 2008 Badger State Games.
Congratulations Eric on 30 years of service to Marathon County.
Paul Mergendahl began his career at the Sheriff’s Office on April 25, 1988. Paul has worked in all aspects of the Corrections Division including line staff duties, training, supervision, management and administration. Paul provides excellent project management and support County wide, for reporting and technological needs that involve Jail and Sheriff’s Office data.
In 2012 Paul took over the duties as the Juvenile Superintendent. In 2014 his title was changed to Deputy Jail Administrator where he took on additional responsibilities in running the adult jail as well. Paul was the County Core Value winner in 2014 for Quality. He continues to set standards and push his division personnel to achieve goals and support the County and Sheriff’s Office Core Values and Mission.
Congratulations on 30 years of dedicated service Paul!
- 41 - Scott Pfaff began his career with Marathon County Sheriff’s Office as a 911 Dispatcher on January 11, 1988. In his 30 years, Scott has progressed through many changes in the Sheriff’s Office to include personnel and technological advancements. In 1993, Scott received the Marathon County “Life Saving Award” as was recognized by the Marathon County Board of Supervisors. In 2008, Scott was named the Sheriff’s Office “Public Safety Telecommunicator of the Year”. In 2013 Scott received the Marathon County’s Core Values Award for “Service” based on his dedicated service in the 911 center and to the citizens of the County. Scott’s contribution to the future success of the Communications Division is evident in his 20 years as a training officer, mentoring and passing along his knowledge to the newest members of the division. Scott enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing and playing golf. Congratulations to Scott for his 30 years of service to the County!
Jason Plaza began his career with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on April 18, 1988. During his time with the Sheriff’s Office, Jason has been promoted to several different ranks and positions including Detective, Lieutenant, and most recently Captain (2013). He has served in every division of the Sheriff’s Office with the exception of the Jail. Jason is well versed in all areas of the Sheriff’s Office which means he is often called upon to assist other Sheriff’s Office divisions and county departments. Staff all across the county know Jason because of his helpful and accommodating nature. He truly exemplifies all of the values of not only the Sheriff’s Office but also Marathon County government.
- 42 - Jason has spent countless hours over the years volunteering and helping out at community events. He is often the man holding the camera, taking amazing photographs to share with organizers and community members.
When not working Jason enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveling to the annual Sturgis rally with his wife Lori or spending time with his son and daughter along with their spouses and three grandchildren.
Congratulations to Jason for his 30 years of dedicated service to Marathon County.
Matt Scheffler began working for Marathon County as a Corrections Officer in April of 1988. On December 26, 1989, Matt became a full-time Deputy Sheriff. Matt worked as a Patrol Deputy until his transfer into the Warrant/Transport Unit in March of 2018, where he currently works.
Matt is an employee who is a great example of dedication and service. During his assignment to patrol, Matt was a member of the SWAT team for 16 years, a member of the Honor Guard team for 11 years. Matt played Taps at many ceremonies including playing echo Taps for the statewide law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony held at the Capitol. Matt was also trained and equipped for Truck Enforcement which he took very seriously for approximately eight years before his transfer into the Warrant/Transport unit. Matt also takes his shooting serious and was on the MNSO State Shoot team where he won many awards. Matt now travels approximately 70,000 miles a year transferring inmates from facility to facility.
Matt and his wife Betty have two children and one grandchild. Matt enjoys the great outdoors hunting, fishing, trapping, biking, making maple syrup and sausage, and still finds time in blacksmithing and spending quality time with his family. Matt still finds more time volunteering through his church where he helped deliver 109 beds to needy children last year.
Thank you Matt, for your 30 years of dedicated service to Marathon County. - 43 -
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25 Years of
Service
Susan (Susie) Grafton began her employment with the Clerk of Courts office in August of 1993 as the Jury Clerk. She worked in this position for eight years and was then promoted to Judicial Assistant for the Court Commissioner in December of 2001.
Susie was a Judicial Assistant to Tammy Levit-Jones, Christina Plum, and currently Sandy Marcus. Susie also assisted Judge Greg Huber when he was first appointed to the bench in Circuit Court Branch 2. She works with several out-of-county judges, not only within our district, but also the state. Susie also coordinates mediation for Marathon County, handling many pro se individuals with her usual friendly and professional manner. This past year Susie completed the Leadership Program and was on the Culture Team for the Clerk of Courts Office.
Susie has a daughter, Sierra – 17. She is a junior at Wittenberg- Birnamwood High School. Sierra is also a CNA at the Homme Home in Wittenberg. Susie’s son, Brock was tragically killed in an ATV accident July 4, 2017. He was 19. Susie and her family and friends continue to honor Brock’s memory in many ways, such as an annual scholarship offered to local high school seniors.
In Susie’s spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her special guy, Jeremy, and his two sons Payton – 12 and Caleb – 9, as well as, gardening, shooting bow, tending to the apple trees and taking their dog Zeus for walks.
Congratulations Susie on 25 years of dedicated service.
- 45 - Sheila McCarthy began officially working for the County on May 3, 1993 as a Court Clerk for Judge Hoover, but Sheila had much earlier exposure to the court system as she would come to the probate office to visit her mom, Sherry Gayken (whom many of you know) as a teenager.
In February of 1994, Sheila began working as the Judicial Assistant to the Court Commissioners. For the past 19 years Sheila has been in her current position as Branch 4 Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Greg Grau (for 17 years) and now currently the Honorable Gregory Strasser.
Sheila has maintained her loyalty to the system and is hard working, efficient, and treats all coworkers, staff, and the public with respect.
Sheila is married to Sean McCarthy, a Captain in the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. They have one daughter Rhiannon, who is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, one son Declan who recently was accepted to the United States Airforce Academy, and one stepson Joseph. Joe is currently living in Japan and teaching the English language.
Sheila enjoys spending time with her family.
Congratulations Sheila on 25 years of dedicated service.
Anne Pecha joined the County Clerk’s Office March 15, 1993 and celebrates 25 years-of-service.
Anne was awarded the Role Model Award of the County Core Values in Diversity in 2011. She continues to demonstrate her commitment to live the Core Values of the County in her daily work. Her dedication, utilization of her knowledge and resources, and ability to be a team player are constant in providing excellent working relationships with fellow employees and in serving the residents of Marathon County. Along with her office duties, Anne is charged with the daily operations of the County’s Mailroom.
Anne and her husband, Bruce, will be also be celebrating their “Silver Wedding Anniversary” (25 years) of marriage in October and they have two sons. Zach, 20, a sophomore at U.W.-Stevens Point and Luke, 18, a senior at D.C. Everest High School. She enjoys attending Luke’s track
- 46 - meets, going to Milwaukee Buck’s games with the family and spending time at their cabin in summer.
Congratulations, Anne, also on your “Silver Anniversary” with Marathon County.
Dale Dimond began his position as On-site Waste Specialist with the County in 1993, a position he still holds today. As an On-site Waste Specialist, Dale is responsible for ensuring that private onsite waste treatment systems (POWTS - commonly known as septic systems) are compliant with all state and county regulations to ensure the protection of the County’s ground and surface water. Dale is passionate in his work to protect the surface and groundwater of the county, while serving the citizens. More recently Dale has been instrumental in preparing the department for the implementation of an updated POWTS maintenance program.
Dale takes his work seriously and is recognized by his peers around the State and the plumbers he works with as having extensive knowledge and expertise in his profession. He is the “go-to-guy” in the State of Wisconsin regarding POWTS systems, related rules, regulations and processes.
Dale always looks forward to his days off to pursue his fishing passion. He loves being on the lakes when no one else is around and avoiding the weekend crowds, while pursuing the fish of a 10,000 casts, the musky. In reality, Dale loves to sleep on the floor of his boat undisturbed. He lives in Weston with his wife, Adela, and son, Mike, who also enjoy the outdoors with him.
Congratulations Dale on your 25 years of distinguished service to the citizens of Marathon County.
Bill Kolodziej began his career with the County in 1993 as an On-site Waste Specialist. His work focused on inspecting the installation of hundreds of systems a year during the boom times of the 1990s and early 2000’s. Bill ensured that the systems were installed correctly to protect water resources. - 47 -
In 2009, he accepted the Conservation Analyst position to work with farmers to install conservation practices on their land. Since 2010, he has been managing the county’s widely recognized managed grazing program, which is Bill’s passion. His farm background, in-depth knowledge of soils, plants, and livestock serve him well working with the many farmers in the county. He intuitively understands how grazing systems restore farmland, and create profitability for farmers, and farm businesses all while conserving our soils and protecting our waters resources. Farmers greatly respect his knowledge, passion, and service and if he does not know an answer to a question/issue, he will find it. He is continuously growing as a professional and learning about new strategies to continue managed grazing success in the County.
Bill spends his off time pursing his farming interests, where he manages his own herd of red Angus cattle on family property in Portage County and the Buena Vista Wildlife Area. In addition, Bill can be found traveling out west to hunt elk or talking to ranchers he knows.
We thank Bill for his 25 years of service to the County and providing technical assistance to landowners to protect and improve Marathon County’s water resources.
Dave Adamski started here as a part time employee in September of 1993, and became full time in September 1996. Dave has worked most of his career on the afternoon shift and likes it. Dave is the one person we go to when something needs to be welded. He excels in his welding abilities, and making repairs to equipment. Dave likes to operate equipment and has accumulated several pieces at home that he uses around his land.
We congratulate Dave on 25 years of service.
Janilyn (Jan) Hildebrandt began working at Central Wisconsin Airport on August 9, 1993. During the 25 years, she worked there she had many duties including cleaning, snow removal, and customer service. Jan
- 48 - excelled at delivering service to the travelling public over the years receiving many thank you letters.
In October of 2018, Jan transferred to the Facilities and Capital Management Department where she is a custodian at the Courthouse. Jan takes pride in keeping the courtrooms, judicial areas, and hallways clean. Jan continues her commitment to service and is an asset to the custodial team.
Jan enjoys weekends at the cabin up north, gardening, baking, and music. Jan is an avid fisherwoman and also enjoys travelling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Congratulations Jan on your 25 years of service!
Vicki Chrapkowski began her employment as a Public Health Nurse with the Health Department in June of 1988 as a contractual Nurse providing Immunization and STD Clinic services. She was then hired as a permanent Public Health Nurse in February 1993. Vicki has provided high quality service to her clients. Her orientation to staff is clear in communicating services expectations, actively monitoring and adjusting training to assure colleagues master services. She has successfully completed transitioning STD Clinic charting online for better efficiency, accessibility, and record keeping. Vicki has been recognized by team members for her sharing in team work. She is flexible, focused, and helps wherever and whenever needed.
Vicki and her husband, Keith, have 3 grown and married children- Ashley (Eric), Kevin (Sarah), and Kelsey (James). They have 3 grandchildren that they love to be with and spoil: Elizabeth 4 1/2, Kane 3, and Ayla 8 months. They enjoy trips abroad to warm destinations, spending time with family, and relaxing. Vicki also loves sewing, quilting, and gardening her flowers.
Congratulations Vicki on your 25 years of service to Marathon County Health Department. - 49 -
Little Jo Hernandez began his employment at Marathon County on August 30, 1993. His first role with the County was as a Custodial Supervisor with Facilities & Capital Management. He transferred to the Highway Department on September 23, 1996 where he began working as an Equipment Services Worker.
Little Jo has successfully filled the positions of Highway Worker, Highway Patroller, Equipment Operator II, and Equipment Services Mechanic. In August 2015, Little Jo transferred to the Stock Room; he can still be found there today helping to manage and maintain the Department’s fleet of equipment and tens of thousands parts and supplies.
Little Jo displays the core value of diversity as he has performed a variety of duties through various positions during his tenor at the Highway Department.
Little Jo plays a major role in maintaining the Highway Department work flow on a daily basis. Although behind the scenes, Little Jo ensures we have the supplies needed to move snow in the winter and pave highways in the summer, and much more. He finds the part to fix the truck, the component for a unique piece of equipment, the laser level for construction crew and the safety vests to keep our coworkers safe, all while ensuring he purchases the best value for the County. His knowledge is invaluable, as he is able to find solutions for potential project delays and get crew members back on the job today. Whether it’s something we stock, or something needed at the spur of the moment, 50+ people rely on Little Jo to get it for them.
Little Jo also still gets in a snow plow truck when called upon and spends a lot of time in the winter months in a loader filling trucks with salt or cleaning up our yard from a snowfall. If not in a loader, you may find him on a forklift loading and unloading supplies. Little Jo is always willing to give a hand wherever needed, and he does it with a smile; he lives the core value of Shared Purpose. - 50 -
Little Jo enjoys spending time with his beautiful and hardworking wife Sharon, children, and grandchildren. He also enjoys camping, snowshoeing, and sitting by the pool.
Congratulations on 25 years with Marathon County.
Carolyn (Carol) Bauer began her employment with the Sheriff’s Office on April 14, 1993. She was initially assigned to the Administrative Division as a Clerical Assistant I. In July 1999, Carol transferred to the Patrol Division as a Clerical Assistant II.
Carol presently serves as the Administrative Coordinator for the Patrol and Communications Divisions. Carol served on the sheriff’s office Quality Improvement Committee.
She continues to participate in the Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals program, which provides training to develop critical job skills and the ability to have a positive impact on the sheriff’s office as well as the community.
Her willingness to help when and where needed clearly demonstrates the core value of Team. Carol is always respectful of others and is very dependable. Her work ethic is truly an asset to the sheriff’s office.
Carol and her husband, Chuck, enjoy family time with their daughters, Miranda and Marissa. Miranda completed college and received a PhD in Comparative and Molecular Bioscience. Marissa also graduated from college and received a Bachelor’s degree in Physiology and English.
We congratulate Carol on her 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Marathon County.
- 51 - Mark Wagers began with the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office on November 8, 1993. Mark was promoted to lieutenant on January 4, 2000, and is currently a patrol supervisor assigned to the dayshift.
Prior to his employment with the County, Mark served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Mark had combat-related duty during the Persian Gulf War (Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm).
Involved in a multitude of facets with the Sheriff’s Office during his career, Mark presently leads the Dive Team and the newly-formed Mobile Field Force Team.
Mark is also the supervising instructor for the tactical disciplines of Emergency Vehicle Operations, Vehicle Contacts and Professional Communications. He is also an adjunct instructor in the Criminal Justice program at the Northcentral Technical College, a role he has held since 2000.
Mark is married to Maureen, a Social Studies teacher at Wausau West High School. They have two children, Annaliese and Elias. Mark enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing and spending time with his family.
We congratulate Mark on his 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Marathon County.
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20 Years of
Service
Barbara (Barb) Hartwig started her service in 1998 as Nutrition Site Manager with the Lincoln County Commission on Aging. Her role evolved into clerical duties, Med D open enrollment, and Nutrition Director for Lincoln County!
In 2011, ADRC-CW expanded to serve Langlade and Lincoln Counties and Barb’s role became Nutrition Services Coordinator for Merrill and Antigo locations. Then in 2018, Barb accepted the Nutrition Program Supervisor role. Throughout Barb’s years of service, she regularly displays each Trauma Informed Care principle: WELCOMING, TRUSTWORTHY, RESPECTFUL, COLLABORATIVE, and EMPOWERING. This is evident in her guidance and support of customers, volunteers, and staff. She weathers any storm with a smile!
Favorites of the job: “meeting our customers and hearing their story” and “I love working in a place where we are all working for the good of others. We care about others. The end result makes a huge impact to so many!”
Barb lives in Merrill with her husband, Rob, husky (Echo), & cat (Charlie). She has four daughters (Katie, Cally, Mandy, & Molly), and four grandchildren (Veronica, Rae, Elwood and Nora). She is busy with her family. Every Wednesday she prepares a home-cooked meal and invites family for dinner.
Please join me in thanking Barb for 20 years of service!
Carol Langbehn started working for the City-County Data Center in 1998 and has taken on more responsibility over time and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2014. Carol does excellent quality work every day - 53 - managing our complex billing and chargeback programs. Carol also is a great sounding board for her peer managers and our staff on a wide variety of issues demonstrating the Supportive Core Behavior for City-County Information Technology Commission.
Carol is married to her husband David and they have 4 children including twin teenage girls and two boys in college. Carol enjoys attending baseball and soccer games and spending time with her family. She especially enjoys the games that are warm and sunny!
We thank Carol for her 20 years of dedicated service.
Edward (Ed) Locke began his employment with City-County IT Department in 1998 as a PC Tech, fixing desktop computers. He helped the County get ready for Y2K by adding software updates to each PC with floppy disks. After Y2K, Ed became the Purchasing Agent for CCIT where he researched and ordered computer equipment for the county.
Shortly after, he became the County WebMaster. He upgraded the County Website from a static website that did little more than let the public know we existed, to a Website that let each department update the website with information that helped the public understand county government.
Since that time, Ed has continued to upgrade the Website and train users in making changes to their own data.
He created the CCIT logo and Website; he designed the IM Central Consortium Website Logo.
Ed enjoys reading Science Fiction and historical novels gardening and riding his motorcycle. He is learning signing for the deaf. He enjoys spending time with his step sons and grandson.
We thank Ed for his 20 years of service. - 54 -
Wendy McCarthy started her employment with Marathon County in the Sheriff’s Office in April of 1998 as a Corrections Officer. Wendy was the recipient of the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office AMERICANISM award in 2014.
In April of 2016, Wendy began working as the Deputy Register in Probate in the Clerk of Court’s Office. Wendy has a genuine interest in helping others and continually provides exceptional customer service as well as being a kind and caring coworker.
Wendy is married to Kevin and they have 2 dogs, Casey and Dudley.
Wendy is very passionate and dedicated towards raising awareness in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Congratulations Wendy on your 20 years of service.
James (Jim) Seefeldt was elected to the County Board in 1998 and represented District 2 serving the residents of the City of Wausau.
During Jim’s tenure, he enjoyed serving on committees pertaining to the conservation of our lands, Land Conservation & Zoning, Solid Waste, and Environmental Resources Committees.
Jim did not seek re-election in 2018. Thank you Jim for 20 years dedication to the residents of the City of Wausau, Supervisory District 2 and Marathon County.
- 55 - Kurt Bennett came to the Facilities and Capital Management department on January 6, 1998 after working for 10 years in industrial maintenance at Zimpro. Kurt quickly became known as someone who exemplifies the core value of “Quality”. Kurt has a very well round understanding of his maintenance responsibilities and is always willing to help his co-workers when they need a hand.
Kurt enjoys RV’ing with his family and has always dreamed of moving to a warmer climate.
Thank you Kurt for your 20 years of service.
Barbara Parker started her career with the Parks Department on August 20, 1998 as a Clerical Assistant. In July of 2001, she transferred to the Facilities and Capital Management department (at that time Maintenance) as an Accounting Assistant, later becoming a fulltime Accounting Assistant in July of 2006. Barbara was later promoted to an Accounting Specialist and has been exceptionally demonstrating the core value of “Stewardship of Resources” ever since.
Barbara enjoys playing tennis and walking her dog.
Congratulations Barbara on your 20 years of service.
Michelle Schwoch began her career with the County Health Department in July of 1998 as an Environmental Health Sanitarian. Her responsibilities have expanded over the years to include inspections of restaurants and retail establishments, coordination of the mercury minimization program, and providing back-up assistance to the Health Department Laboratory, demonstrating the Core Value of Shared Purpose.
- 56 - She continues to be inspired and energized in her work by participating on Quality Improvement projects within the department.
Michelle and her husband have 2 boys, 2 girls, and an angel. When they aren’t in the bleachers cheering on their children, they enjoy kayaking, fishing, gardening, and various arts and crafts.
Congratulations, Michelle, on 20 years of dedicated service.
John Hummer started with the County on August 31, 1998. He worked on the bridge crew out of the Stratford shop, constructing and maintaining the County bridges for over a decade. Since 2009, John has been serving the County residents as an auxiliary patrolman, working to fill plow sections, maintain highways, plowing snow, repairing mailboxes and other work needed to maintain highway operations. During the summer months, John spends most of his time working with the culvert and ditching crews.
When John is away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Judy, and his seven grandchildren. One of his favorite past times is fishing out on the lake with his wife and brother.
Congratulations John, for your 20 years of service to Marathon County.
Blaine Liebzeit started as a Highway Worker on July 6, 1998 and since has held various positions throughout the years and is currently a Maintenance Specialist/Paving Crew Chief at the Highway Department Wausau Shop. Throughout his career at the Highway Department, Blaine has held a variety of positions including equipment operator II and III. His expertise in operating equipment has led him to be promoted to Paving
- 57 - Crew chief in 2008. Blaine has paved many roads in his highway career. His dedication to his job and his crew has helped make the paving program a success.
The consistent display of teamwork and his desire to “get the job done” make Blaine an excellent model for the Highway Department’s core value of Shared Purpose.
Blaine enjoys spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He also enjoys hunting in his spare time.
We thank Blaine for his 20 years of dedicated service to the County.
William (Chris) Schildt started his career at the Highway Department on April 6, 1998. He began working as a patrolman and highway worker on the state highways. Over the years, Chris has held a variety of different positions within the department; he’s worked on county plow routes as an operator on the paver, as well as, a grader operator. While working on the paver, Chris was part of the team that currently holds the record for the most tons of asphalt placed in one day; on August 25, 2005, they placed 5218 tons of asphalt!
Chris currently holds the position of the state sign maintainer. In this position, Chris works independently and is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, purchasing, and installing signs on state highways. Over the years, Chris has developed a solid reputation with the state signing personnel and has proven to be a trusting independent worker for the County. In his role with the County, he also coordinates with the County Sign maintainer and serves as the backup for that position. Chris is a role model for the value of Shared Purpose for his collaboration with the County signing staff and the State DOT.
- 58 - Chris is also the Chairperson for the Highway Department’s internal Safety Committee. On this committee, he works to continuously improve safety issues that arise within the Department.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and spending time with his family.
Congratulations to Chris and thank you for your 20 years of service.
Dan Switlick started his career with the Marathon County Highway Department on November 17, 1998. He has worked as a state patrolman and is currently a Maintenance Specialist. Dan has volunteered for various temporary plow routes on county and state roads through his career at the Highway Department. In summer he is either hauling asphalt to the paving crew or driving truck on various construction jobs. Dan’s great work ethic helped to make the paving program and summer construction projects successful, along with keeping the County roads plowed during the winter months.
In Dan’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his children and two grandchildren. Dan also enjoys NASCAR events.
Congratulations on reaching the milestone of 20 years with the Marathon County Highway Department.
Dan Schumacher started with the county in 1999 at Central Wisconsin Airport. He was responsible for fire duties and general maintenance. In January of 2002, Dan joined Parks, Recreation and Forestry as a Maintenance Technician. Dan leads his team with humility and by example. He has played an integral role in our indoor ice operations and is very well respected among his teammates.
Dan has lived in Marathon his entire life. Dan and his wife of 32 years Deborah, have raised four kids. Dan is an avid hunter, but also enjoys
- 59 - fishing and camping as well. In his free time, he enjoys shooting hoops with the kids and spending time in the outdoors. Before Dan came to the County, he spent 18 years working on the family ginseng farm.
We congratulate Dan on 20 years of dedicated service with Marathon County and Wausau-Marathon County Parks Recreation and Forestry.
Randy Zagrabelny joined the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department in May of 1998. He began his career as a Parks Maintainer II and advanced to the position of Trade Technician in September of 2000. Randy has been involved in multiple construction projects over the last two decades such as: roofing, gate fabrication and installation, bridge construction and repair, playground installation, and a multitude of other tasks. Randy has also contributed with his work with our swimming pools, snow removal, various inspections, and maintenance of wells.
Randy enjoys all sports, especially hockey which he has played since he was four. Randy and his wife, Lisa, have been married almost 39 years and have one daughter. The family enjoys all outdoor recreational activities as well as traveling west to enjoy the mountains and visit family.
We congratulate Randy on 20 years of service with Wausau-Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department.
- 60 - Bonnie Schubring began working for the County as a courier with the Maintenance Department in October of 1998. She looked for full time employment when her husband’s plant closed. She was hired by the Register of Deeds office in February of 2002 as an administrative assistant. She posts documents to the tract index, works with vital records and helps customers on the phone.
Bonnie and her husband Bob will be married 51 years in May. They have a wonderful family. A son Kirt, daughter-in-law Nikki and two beautiful granddaughters, Regan who is a registered nurse and Teilyon is in her first year of college at Stevens Point where she is studying to be a teacher.
Bonnie and Bob enjoy camping, fishing and hunting. Bonnie also enjoys knitting, crocheting and cross stitch when she has the time.
Always smiling and with a story to tell, Bonnie has been a great co-worker.
Congratulations to Bonnie on 20 years of service to Marathon County.
Shawn Blaschka started at the Marathon County Jail as a Corrections Officer in April 1998. Shawn is known for his attention to detail and exhibits the Core Values of Quality and Service through special projects such as setting up and maintaining the jail library. In addition, he can be counted on to be methodical and consistent in his treatment of others which helps to exhibit an atmosphere of fairness.
In Shawn’s off time, he enjoys being the Director/Founder/Webmaster/Paranormal Author for the Wausau Paranormal Research Society. Shawn has not only authored a book, but has also been published in other books as well.
Congratulations Shawn, and thank you, for your 20 years of service to Marathon County!
- 61 - Kelly Gerrow began working for the Sheriff’s Office in May of 1998 as a Corrections Officer. In 2013, Kelly was promoted to Jail Lieutenant. Kelly is also part of the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team. Kelly has a very calm demeanor and is skilled in gaining cooperation and understanding when talking with others, be it in an officer/inmate scenario or with coworkers.
Kelly is dedicated to promoting the Core Value of Teamwork. She is careful to consider all angles of a situation and encourages people to work together to solve problems and complete necessary tasks. Kelly also provides motivation and praise to her team in order to keep morale up and business moving forward.
When Kelly is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys watching all sports, especially the Packers, Brewers and Minnesota Wild.
Thank you for 20 years of dedicated service Kelly!
Michael (Mike) Kuehn began his career in Corrections for the County in April of 1998. Mike always has a smile on his face and is known for his morale boosting jokes at morning briefings. Mike and his wife Cheryl, who also works in Corrections, are known as being the “Ma and Pa” of their team; he works to be certain that everyone is looked out for and taken care of so that everyone goes home at the end of a shift. Mike is known for starting each day saying, “let’s all have a safe one out there.”
Mike’s hobbies include camping, boating and fishing.
Thank you for your 20 years of dedicated service to Marathon County Mike!
- 62 - Alan Wisler – See complete write-up under Retirees.
Theng Moua began her employment with the County in September of 1998, working as a receptionist for the Department of Employment & Training at the Job Center. She was promoted to Financial Employment Planner with that department and later transferred to Social Services as an Economic Support Specialist in December of 2008. Theng presently helps to staff the Economic Support call center, which serves low income families in a four county consortium with Marathon, Portage, Langlade and Oneida counties. Theng is a well-respected member of the team and has been repeatedly recognized for her outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
In her free time, Theng enjoys gardening and spending time with her family. Theng and her husband, Vang have been married for 25 years and they have three beautiful daughters. Currently, they are actively involved in the start-up of a new Hmong parish, located here in Wausau.
Congratulations, Theng on 20 years of dedicated service to Marathon County!
Maikou Yang began her employment with the County in April of 1998, working as a receptionist for the Department of Employment & Training at the Job Center. She transferred to Social Services as an Economic Support Specialist in January of 2004 and was promoted to Lead Worker in July 2010. In addition to providing technical and policy support to staff, Maikou also serves as a trainer and mentor for new staff in our four county consortium. She is a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous asset to her team.
- 63 - Maikou has been featured in the County’s “employee stories” video series as someone who contributes strongly to creating a positive work culture. She has also been nominated numerous times as a Role Model of the Core Values.
Maikou and her husband have three children. Their daughter Goldzong attends UW-La Crosse, son Charlie attends UW-Madison, and daughter PaHoua is a senior in high school. In her free time, Maikou enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and curling up with a good book!
Congratulations Maikou, on 20 years of dedicated service to Marathon County!
Scott Berger was hired in January, 1998, as Marathon County’s Veteran Service Officer. Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked for the Wisconsin Department of Veteran’s Affairs before joining the Marathon County Team.
Scott brought his quiet, no nonsense demeanor to the job with him and began his work in assisting Marathon County veterans in applying for benefits from the Veteran’s Administration.
Scott sincerely cares for the veterans that seek his assistance and he consistently goes the “extra mile” to ensure that their applications are complete and organized to make a compelling case in favor of receiving the desired benefit.
Scott is a strong leader of the Veteran’s Service Office, respected by others in the office and by those in the Veteran’s Administration for his subject matter expertise, ability to handle challenging clients, and commitment to group success.
We congratulate Scott on 20 years and 360 days of service to Marathon County veterans and their families.
- 64 - Mary Dunn began her employment with the Marathon County Veterans Service Office on February 4, 1998 as a Clerical Assistant II. She advanced to her current position of Social Services Coordinator and has demonstrated the Core Value of Service by providing benefit counseling unique to each veteran. She listens intently to each veteran’s requests and determines the necessary course of action to assist them.
Mary served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps which gives her a unique ability to understand the issues our veterans are likely to deal with on a daily basis. Mary most enjoys her one-on-one time with the veterans she serves and the feeling of accomplishment when a benefit is granted to that veteran.
Congratulations, Mary, on 20 years of service to Marathon County!
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FORMER COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS
Thank you to the former County Board Supervisors for their dedicated service to the residents of their Supervisory Districts and to Marathon County.
Joel Lewis was elected to the County Board in 2014 representing the residents of District 5, City of Wausau, Wards 13 & 14.
While serving on the Board, Joel was a member of the Education & Economic Development and the Transportation Coordinating Committee. Joel chose not to seek re-election to the Board in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 5 and Marathon County.
Jacob (Jack) Hoogendyk was elected to the County Board in 2016 representing the residents of District 6, City of Wausau, Wards 15 & 16.
While serving on the Board, Jack was a member of the Public Safety Committee.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 6 and Marathon County.
- 66 - Orval Quamme was elected to the County Board in 2016 representing the residents of District 7, City of Wausau, Wards 17, 18, 29 & 34.
While serving on the Board, Orval served on the Health & Human Services Committee. Orval chose not to seek re-election to the Board in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 7 and Marathon County.
Lee Peek was elected to the County Board in 2012 representing the residents of District 9, City of Wausau, Wards 25, 26, 27, 28, 33, 35, 36, 37, 48, 49 and Town of Stettin Ward 3.
While serving on the Board, Lee served on the Industrial Development Agency Board, Finance & Property Committee, McDevco Board of Directors, Technology Committee, Executive Committee and was the Vice- Chair. Lee chose not to seek re-election in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 9 and Marathon County.
Sherry Abitz was elected to the County Board in 2010 representing the residents of District 10, City of Wausau, Wards 21 & 22.
While serving on the Board, Sherry served on the Public Safety Committee. Sherry chose not to seek re-election in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 10 and Marathon County.
- 67 - Todd Van Ryn was appointed to the County Board in July 2017 representing the residents of District 11, City of Wausau, Wards 23, 24, & 32.
While serving on the Board, Todd served on the Health & Human Services Committee.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 11 and Marathon County.
Kurt Kluck was appointed to the County Board in January 2009 representing the residents of District 21, Village of Weston, Wards 2, 11 & 12.
While serving on the Board, Kurt served on the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Infrastructure Committee and Executive Committee. Kurt chose not to seek re-election in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 21 and Marathon County.
Robert Wegner was elected to the County Board in 2016 representing the residents of District 29, Towns of Cleveland, Eau Pleine, McMillan & the Village of Stratford.
While serving on the Board, Robert served on the Environmental Resources Committee. Robert moved out of the county in 2018.
Thank you for serving the residents of Supervisory District 29 and Marathon County.
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