Spring 2025 Stageline

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Board of Directors Kevin Burkett President

Members at Large Ed Galavotti

Randy Bruns Vice President

Bill Gentle Jeffrey Jones

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Dave Keiter Christine Kronz

Jean Cochran Treasurer

Teema Tuck McIntosh Kim Withers

Scott Meier Past President

Staff Josie Molloy, Executive Director Mike Kassel, Assoc. Director & Curator Bryci Achter, Volunteer Coordinator Cody Fox, Facilities & Weekend Manager Brad Jorgensen, Exhibits Manager Jean Krause, Education Coordinator Amanda Marshall, Art Show & Events Coordinator Curtis Olson, Registrar

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Exhibits Update Check out what Exhibits we will be working on this year!

25 Collections 31 Collections Donors 31 Donors Club 33 Cheyenne Members Campaign 35 Capital Donors

37 Museum Members Memoriam & 41 InHonoraria

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Art Show Sneak Peek Check out some of the art and events for the 44th Annual Western Spirit Art Show!

Stageline Layout & Design Amanda Marshall Editorial Contributions: Amanda Marshall, Mike Kassel, Brad Jorgensen, Jean Krause, Lonnie Reese, & Josie Molloy

Stageline is a digitally-published, quarterly newsletter as a benefit of membership at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum.

All photographs in Stageline are a part of the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum Collection unless otherwise noted. Written permission is required to copy, reprint, or distribute any material within Stageline.

All artwork featured in this edition of Stageline will be showcased in the 2025 Western Spirit Art Show & Sale.

Cover Tiny Dancer by Sandie Whitman Featured in the 2025 Western Spirit Art Show & Sale

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Number 21, Billie Colson, Pastel

Director’s Note

Dear Members and Donors, I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits as we move into the exciting months of February and March at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum.

Thanks to your generous support, we continue to share the fascinating history and rich western culture that make this region so special. We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the upcoming events and activities that bring this heritage to life.

February Activities February has been an exciting month at the Museum. We welcomed several organizations, including the Wyoming Non-Profit Network and Kiwanis, and we were honored to celebrate Duane Von Krosigk’s 90th birthday here at the Museum. Duane was the General Chairman of CFD in 1978 when the Museum first started, and he played an instrumental role in its foundation—one of our important founders. It was a privilege to celebrate such a milestone with him.

We were also excited to introduce a new event on February 20, as we partnered with Vintages for a wine tasting experience! For all of our whiskey enthusiasts, stay tuned— we’re working with Chronicles Distillery to host a whiskey tasting event in October.

For our Hall of Fame members and above, your Hall of Fame ballot should be in your mailbox. Please remember to return your ballot by March 14.

March Activities March is shaping up to be an amazing month at the Museum. We kick off the month with the Western Spirit Art Show and Sale, opening on March 8 and running through April 19. This is a fantastic show with unique pieces, including a wide variety of miniature artworks available for purchase that evening. We’re excited to showcase the work of two Laramie County Community College students who have made it into the show this year. Additionally, we look forward to hosting several students at the seminar.

We are still seeking sponsors for the Western Spirit Art Show, and there are sponsorship levels to fit every budget. Your support is essential to the success of this show, which highlights both emerging artists and seasoned professionals. The seminar is an invaluable opportunity to foster talent and teach artists successful business practices that will help them thrive in their careers.

Your Support Matters Your continued support makes all of these experiences and programs possible, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to preserving our Western heritage and sharing it with others. We encourage you to visit the Museum, attend events, and invite friends and family to enjoy the unique experiences we offer.

As a valued member or donor, you are integral to the Museum’s success. Please stay connected by following us on social media for the latest updates on events, exhibits, and special member perks.

Thank you once again for your generosity and for being such an important part of our community. We look forward to seeing you at the Museum in the months ahead!

Warm Regards,

Josie Molloy, Executive Director

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Exhibits Coming in 2025

By: Brad Jorgensen

Hello Museum members! Welcome back to the Exhibits Corner, your go-to spot for all things new and exciting at the CFD Old West Museum. We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and I’m thrilled to share what’s coming soon!

Western Spirit Art Show & Sale The team and I are deep in preparation for this year’s Western Spirit Art Show, and let me tell you—it’s going to be incredible. The caliber of work this year is outstanding, with every single medium (acrylic, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, and more) represented at its absolute best. With such high-quality pieces, we’re expecting some competitive bidding, so be sure to have your checkbooks ready! Join us for the opening night on March 8th, where you’ll get the first look at these remarkable works in person. If you want a sneak peek, head over to our website (https://www.oldwestmuseum.org/western-spirit) to browse the digital gallery. But trust me—nothing beats seeing this art in person.

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We’re also rolling out several new exhibits leading up to Cheyenne Frontier Days™: • Vandewark Room Overhaul – This space is getting a major transformation to house some incredible new displays, including: • 100 Years Ago – A deep dive into CFD and Cheyenne history from 1925, featuring stories like the Notre Dame football team’s visit, the birth of our modern CFD parade, and even a mysterious missing cabin (Stolen? Lost? You’ll have to visit to find out!).

• Chris LeDoux & Lane Frost Displays – Two legendary rodeo icons, brought to life with never-before-seen artifacts.

• Miss Frontier Buckskin Display – Showcasing the evolution of these iconic outfits and the history behind them.

• Cheyenne Room Update – Our Native American exhibit will be going into hibernation, so if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to stop by before mid-April. In its place, we’ll be debuting a History of CFD Rodeo Exhibit, packed with rare artifacts that tell the story of CFD’s evolution since 1897.

• Contract Acts Exhibit – In the Rotunda, we’re working on a one-of-a-kind tribute to Romeo Entertainment, CFD Night Shows, and legendary performers. Without spoiling too much… let’s just say this exhibit will literally be a stage to celebrate music and entertainment at CFD. These exhibits are all set to open before Frontier Days, so keep an eye on our social media for updates, teasers, and special event announcements. I’m excited for everyone

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to see what we’ve been working on, and in the meantime, I hope to see you at the Art Show Opening on March 8th!

Top left: Curtis Olson straightens art for the Western Spirit Art Show. Top right: Brad Jorgensen preps a panel for a piece of artwork. Bottom: Curtis Olson, Brad Jorgensen, and Amanda Marshall take a break while hanging artwork.

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Around the Ranch

Meet Volunteer Coordinator: Bryci Achter Hi there! My name is Bryci Achter and I’m delighted to be taking on the role of Volunteer Coordinator at the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum. Born and raised in Cheyenne, I left briefly after graduating with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming but returned for the wind… I mean the aggressively fresh air. I couldn’t imagine raising my family anywhere else! I love the outdoors and you can find me on some kind of trail in all seasons. I have always had a passion for history and consider myself a lifelong student. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with all of the people who breathe life into the past at the Museum!

Meet New Board Member: Bill Gentle

I was born in Douglas and attended New Mexico State University and the University of Wyoming. I worked in State Government for 26 years at the WY Dept of Agriculture and was Director of that agency for Governor Sullivan. I was also director of the WY Department of Tourism for three years and Director of Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites for three years. Following retirement from the State I was a farrier for 14 years. I have served on the CFD PR Committee for over 25 years.

My wife, Sue, and I have been in the horse business for over 50 years and during those years I worked on ranches, rodeoed, played polo and have been showing versatility Ranch Horses for the last 11 years. Sue and I have two children, Shawna is a nurse in Colorado and Justin and his wife Julie are ranching near Chugwater and have a small farm in Wheatland.

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This spring the programming committee is looking forward to presenting some exciting new opportunities to meet up with your friends and family for Fun at the Old West Museum!

We began our year of events with a Wine Tasting with Vintages on February 20th.

Participants came and learned from Master Vintner, Lino DiFelice.

He brought multiple samples of wine to sip and experience.

The Museum had accompanying tidbits to complement each wine.

Missed out? Keep your A wine bottle with a custom Old West Museum label from the Wine eyes peeled for more Tasting on February 20. tastings coming later this year!

Get ready to Boot Scootin’ Boogie on June 28th! David Urquidez will be back to get us ready for Cheyenne Frontier Days™ with some wonderful dance lessons. Dinner will be available after the lessons followed by open dance time to practice those new skills. Polish up those dancing shoes - or boots!

Trivia Night Join us for a night of challenging trivia, rich history, and community fun!

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Museum invites trivia enthusiasts, history buffs, and locals alike to join us for Trivia Night at the Museum, happening on April 24th at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum.

Event Highlights Include: • Five rounds of trivia, including two rounds focused on Wyoming history and the rich legacy of Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

• History experts auctioned off, offering participants the chance to bid on a local historian to play on your team!

• Over $750 cash prizes will be given out to the top teams. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winning team!

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Sponsorships are more than just financial support; they are a way to champion history, culture, and community. By supporting events like the Western Spirit Art Show & Sale or the CFD Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, you’re not just funding a project but investing in a legacy that keeps the spirit of the West alive for future generations.

Sponsorships allow us to bring meaningful events to the community, support local artists, enhance accessibility, and create opportunities for children and adult education and engagement. In return, sponsors receive recognition, marketing benefits, and the satisfaction of making a lasting impact on the CFD Old West Museum and the Cheyenne cultural community.

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Celebrating Duane Von Krosigk:

A Legacy of Leadership and Passion at 90 The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum was thrilled to host a special 90th birthday celebration for Duane Von Krosigk, a key figure in the Museum’s history and a long-time supporter of Cheyenne Frontier Days™. His dedication to the Museum and the community has left an indelible mark, and it was an honor to celebrate this milestone with him.

Duane’s journey with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ began in 1969 when he first volunteered on the Night Show Committee.

His leadership quickly rose to the forefront, and by 1973, he was appointed Night Show Chairman. Duane’s influence continued to grow, serving as Ticket Chairman in 1974 and 1975, during which time his Ticket Committee produced the iconic CFD theme song, “Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Here We Go Again.”

chairmen who continued to support CFD’s growth.

Duane’s efforts extended beyond just the shows. Through his leadership, a crucial property exchange with the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and Laramie County allowed Cheyenne Frontier Days™ to obtain the “New Pavilion” building. This building now houses the Museum and the CFD Mercantile Store. The creation of the CFD Old West Museum was inspired by the donation of the Phipps Collection of Carriages to Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

In addition, Duane’s committee played a pivotal role in providing $100,000 in seed money to make the Museum a reality.

Several months ago, Duane visited the Museum, and Josie Molloy, the CFD Old West Museum Executive Director, had the chance to connect with him. During In 1975 Duane was the liaison between their visit, Duane shared stories from the the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, the past, reflecting on how far the Museum has CFD General Committee, and the CFD come. It had been a while since Duane had Planning Board prior to his engagement been back, and he was visibly pleased with as the CFD General Chairman beginning the Museum’s renovations and its ongoing in 1977. In that role, he also worked with success. the CFD Planning Board to create the new “Duane’s leadership and passion were Exhibition Hall and forwarded the idea of instrumental in the creation of the Museum, having tennis courts inside the building in and even today, he remains a passionate the off-season. advocate for its success,” Molloy said. “It As General Chairman from 1977 to 1979, Duane’s vision brought significant change to the event, including the addition of the first-ever Friday night show, which featured performances by Jerry Jeff Walker and Red Steagall. He also founded the “Buckle Club,” a group of ex-committee

was a privilege to hear his stories and gain a deeper understanding of our history. We are incredibly fortunate to have Duane’s continued support, and it was a true honor to host his 90th birthday celebration at the Museum.”

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As the Museum continues to grow and evolve, Duane’s legacy remains a cornerstone of its success. His vision, commitment, and contributions will always be remembered as vital elements of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and the Old West Museum’s rich history.

Photos of Duane Von Krosigk’s 90’s Birthday Party at the Museum taken by Karla Walden Photography.

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Art Shows

Spirited Away

By New Art By: Amanda Marshall

Join the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum as we celebrate the rich artistic legacy of the West at the 44th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale. Featuring over 100 talented artists—including fresh new faces—this exhibition showcases a diverse array of works that capture the essence of the Western experience.

Explore over 300 stunning pieces, including more than 100 miniatures, on our website.

But the real magic begins in person at the Opening Reception on March 8 at 5:00 PM. Museum members enjoy early access to this exclusive evening filled with incredible art, cocktails, and heavy hors d’oeuvres for just $65. Non-members can join the excitement at 6:00 PM for $75. Art sales begin at 6:00pm, so make sure you get there early to pick your favorite pieces!

The evening gets even more thrilling with the live Quick Draw event, where talented artists create new masterpieces in just one hour. These fresh works will be auctioned off at 7:45pm. We have four talented artists painting on CFD Arrowhead shaped wood panels again.

This year our Quick Draw artists will be Svetlana Howe, Dan Andrews, Scott Santee, and Wesley Merritt.

Running Free, Dan Andrews, Oil

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This year’s show was juried by an esteemed panel of experts: - John Keeling – Acclaimed Summer Show artist - Jenny Lang – Art of the West representative - Rachel Clifton – Director of the Wyoming Arts Council These jurors will select the show’s winners, but you get a vote too! Opening Reception attendees will choose the People’s Choice Award, so don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite piece in the show!

If you can’t attend the Opening Reception, the exhibition runs from March 9 through April 14, giving you plenty of time to experience these incredible artworks. Proxy sales are also available—contact amanda.marshall@oldwestmuseum.org for details.

Be part of this unforgettable celebration of Western art and culture. Your attendance supports not only the Museum but also the incredible artists who keep the spirit of the West alive. We can’t wait to see you there!

Herdin’ Cats and Burnin’ Daylight, Greg Mayse, Oil

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A Broadcast Across the Plains

By: Mike Kassel

On May 18, 1925, a momentous event in Cheyenne’s history occurred when KOA, a General Electric Station, broadcast news about Cheyenne and Cheyenne Frontier Days for the first time via the airwaves. The broadcast was a live two-hour affair that would be broadcast from the Rialto Theater in Denver. Most of the program was to be music performed by Cheyenne’s greatest musical talent. The program featured the Cheyenne Lions Male Quartet, violin and piano solos

by Clyde G. and Alice Clark Ross, the KOA Orchestra and Soprano solos and mixed quartet solos with Marguerite McIntosh Boice (founder of the future W-Heels) being the lead soprano. The highlight of the program was an address by the first woman governor of the United States, Nellie Tayloe Ross. The intent of the program, and particularly Mrs. Ross’ speech, was to entice everyone tuning in to come to Wyoming to see its natural beauty, and indulge in that great western celebration of world renown, Cheyenne Frontier Days™.

Those who listened were in for quite a night.

The program began at 8 p.m. and continued until 10.

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Goodnight by Buck

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June – Tschaikowsky

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Melody in A Major – Dawes

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Dance of the Bayaderes by Rubinstein – by the KOA Orchestra directed by Lewis H. Chernoff

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Wild Rose of Sierra Land – Boothroyd

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William Richardson, tenor; James Ferris Seiler, bass

Fred Schmitt and his Radio Theater Orchestra

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Greeting to Spring – Strauss

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‘Tis Morn – Geibel

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By Moonlight by Dekoven

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Remembrance by Barfod

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The Ride of the Vallyrs – Wagner

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Studio Program – Introduced by C.H. Simpson, Director of the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

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Cheyenne Lions Male Quartet – George S. Lake, first tenor: W. J. Richardson, second tenor: Will S. Hays, first bass; W. H. Owens, second bass

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My Love’s Like a Red, Red Rose – Old Scotch

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Loch Lomond – Old Scotch

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The Doe Skin Blanket – Cadman

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Love’s Awakening – Boston Music Co.

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Here is the highlight of the program, the address by Nellie Tayloe Ross. This was the first time that she was ever broadcast: Frontier Days and the Wyoming of Today “The last frontier is gone! No longer within the boundaries of continental United States are there new lands open to conquest, and the sons and daughters of the hardy pioneers who gave themselves to the development of the West cannot today satisfy their spirit of adventure by the advancement upon new frontiers. They may only preserve the memory of the romance of those early days upon the plains.

“Such is the primary purpose of the celebration held annually in Cheyenne, to which it is my privilege tonight to invite all to whom the mysterious and awe-inspiring ether may convey this message. For five days beginning July 20, and ending the night of July 25, the capitol of Wyoming will lay aside its normal activities to assume once more the habillments of the frontier and to re-enact the life of those inspiring days when Wyoming and the West were being re-claimed from the wilderness of nature.

“No American who honors in his heart the fortitude and ability of the brave men and women who laid here the foundation of what has now become the mighty West can fail to be enthralled by this spectacle – the Cheyenne Frontier Days which is being repeated this year for the twentyninth time. The period it represents is gone forever, but in all the history of our country there was probably never one of

more fascinating interest. During Frontier Days the departed glamor is once more restored. Again, the cowboy presents himself with his broad-brimmed hat, his flaming shirt and neckerchief, his high-heeled boots and whirling lariat, for the assembling of equipment the cowboy knows no restraint.

The skillful horsewoman of the plains likewise contributes her full chare to the daring sports.

“A more picturesque scene could scarcely be imagined than that which is offered in the vast arena before the crowded grandstands. Among the 60,000 people who viewed this impressive spectacle in 1924, there were registered representatives from every state in the Union and many from across the seas. Either simultaneously or in a series of events the entertainment affords, undoubtedly, more thrills than can anywhere else be found in the period of one afternoon. Day after day during the celebration lovers of the sport return to enjoy a repetition of the unique program. Here they will find not alone the thrill of that epic conquest of the prairie by the pioneer, but also the more immediate exhilaration of the contest of horse with horse, and rider with rider; the Indian pony, sleek and swift; the bucking broncho, wild untamed Pegasus of the plains, mounted and mastered by the cowboy; and most exciting and spectacular of all perhaps, the skill and strength displayed by the cowboy in capturing and subduing the wild steer. Even the stolid Indian, having reluctantly withdrawn before the progress of civilization, is brought from the reservation and is a striking feature of the show. He again dons his war paint and feathers and in all the splendor of his savage regalia, by war dance and stimulated attack, gives us a glimpse of the day when these savages struck terror to the hearts of the earliest settlers.

Nellie Tayloe Ross (far left) attending 1925 Cheyenne Frontier Days™, sitting next to Vice President Charles Dawes. Photo by R.R. Doubleday.

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“To this celebration, Cheyenne and all Wyoming invite you that you may see reproduced the scenes of a day that is gone.

You are invited also that you may see what the pioneers have built and what may yet be accomplished by those who would avail themselves of the opportunities offered by our wonderful state. I would urge upon Cheyenne’s guests at Frontier the pleasure and profit to be derived in further travel in Wyoming. They would find, I feel sure, a surprising revelation in our marvelous climate, variety of scenery and diversity of resources. Upon what might impress the tourist at first only repellant, baren hills, roam great herds of cattle and flocks of sheep which have constituted in the past the basis of our chief industries. Beneath the surface also in many such places lie hidden great treasures of mineral wealth. Even the farfamed Salt Creek field, richest in the world, presents to the eye only the appearance of barren waste.

“Fully 87 per cent of the inhabitants of Wyoming are American born. Having come to a new state from all sections of our country, and having brought the characteristics and viewpoints of each, they have formed a tolerant, liberal-minded and interesting people. The result is an absence of provincialism which be at once apparent to the stranger within our gates.

“Our state is fortunate in that revenue from oil royalties has made possible the building of such highways as ensure the tourist comfortable travel through beautiful and productive valleys, splendid forests, and into mountain regions of majestic grandeur.

“Many who have come as casual tourists or as guests to our famous dude ranches or other mountain resorts have responded to the spirit of the West, have found the charm and lure of Wyoming irresistible and have returned to become permanent and loyal citizens.”

“Wyoming, the eighth state in area, has, perhaps, greater natural resources than can be found in any other in the Union. Much progress has been made in their development in recent years and there are yet offered alluring opportunities. The oil industry which has already yielded vast fortunes gives promise of unbounded possibilities in the future. There are yet great untested fields of black oil which are without doubt of great value, and also immense beds of oil shale holding in store supplies of oil which may be levied upon when present sources have been exhausted. The state has, too, enough coal to supply the nation for a generation and vast iron deposits which have scarcely been touched.

“In addition, to wealthy of mineral resources, two large Federal reclamation projects, an extensive system of irrigation, together with advanced methods of cultivation, have resulted in such increased agricultural production as to make farming one of the leading and substantial industries.

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J.C. Manalo

Yvette Blake

Fr. Joseph Geders

Jean & Joe Marion

Kit Fleischli & Terry Booth

Alpha Horse Goombi

Amanda Marshall

Cindy Braden

The Grand Encampment Museum

Ken McCann

Buckeye Ranch

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Christine Kronz

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The Dinneen Family

Eric E. Levin

Wyoming State Museum

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Frontier Veterinary Clinic

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Wyoming Tribune-Eagle/Adams Publishing

Ed Galavotti

Dennis Mager

A Grande Catch, Mary Landis, Oil

Legendary Donors

The Legacy Club Donors who have contributed $10,000 or more to the Endowment Fund Leonard & Fern Bemel Estate

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Marlin & Janet Glasner

Bill & Toni Thomson

Robert & Jackie Boice Memorial

by Robert Boice Jr.

Elizabeth Escobedo

Wayne & Lois Hansen

First Interstate Bank

Stan & Mary Hartman

Sherry & Gene Tuck Memorial

by Teema Tuck McIntosh

Gus & Pat Fleischli

Lummis Livestock

Shirley & Lloyd Flynn

Jim & GiGi McShane

Jim & Margaret Hearne

Sue Miller

Tad & Ann Herz

John & Norma Morris

Polo Ranch Company- Betsy Graham

John & Ester Clay

Pete & Chloe Illoway

Art & Catherine Nicholas

Marian H. Rochelle

Frank & Louise Cole

Jerry & Kay Jessen

John & Mary Ostlund

Connie & Dr. Richard Davis

Jim. H Johnson Memorial

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Mona Lee Pearl

Rodekohr, Peterson, Gusea & Gerringer, Shippy

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Romeo Entertainment Group

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Gen. & Mrs. Harold Strack

Ed & Peggy-Powers Wallace

John & Kathy Steil

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Drs. Robert Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg

Wyoming Cultural Trust

Robert Born Dr Jeff & Lynne Carlton Jesse Chambers Estate Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Buckle Club

Dr. Rick & Ibby Davis Barbara Dilts Marietta & Bill Dinneen Bill & Beth Edwards Engrav, Van Voast, Swidecki Bill Dubois & Marcy Helser John & Karen Rose Echepare

Curt Kaiser Estate Will & Judy Kallal Thomas G. Kelly P.C. Arlene & Don Kensinger Raymond C. Kinter Mike & Lana Mabee

Cindy Vandewark Phil & Gay Van Horn Marcia Vanlandingham

Endowment Fund

Donors who have contributed to the Endowment Fund Barbara Andrikopoulos Dr. Frank Barrett Memorial

by Mary Barrett Orton & Bill Orton; Alice Barrett Clement & Mike Clement Jacqueline Boice Trust Richard & Michele Bolkovatz Eugene & Jeanne Bryan Johnnie Burton Wayne & Ruth Case Jim & Ray Fleming Dinneen Dosoris Trust Company Beverly Dowling In Memory of Michael Dowling

Charles & Carol Farthing Doug & Valarie Finch Stig & Beth Hallingbye Rick & Ronda Heimsoth Bill & Mary Kay Hill Carol Holland Donald & Jane Iverson Barry & Lynda Kistler Jon & Dianne Kirkbride

Jack Mueller

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William & Mary Orton

Brian Short In Memory of Will Kallal

Del & Suzanne Peterson J. Michael & Martha Powers C. Bud Racicky Art & Patti Reese Shawn & Amiee Reese

Ruth Storey Jeff & Gail Vandewark Charles & Jo Dell Wing Linda Weppner

Bob & Linda Reynolds

Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC Jim & Theresa Ward

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Lisa Zentner

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Carol Rush In Memory of Shirley Flynn

Betty Lewis & Dan Matuska

Lee & Sue Searing

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Cheyenne Club

Donors who have contributed over $1,000 to the Museum in 2024 AAI Music LLC, Amy Smith Meier & Annie Smith Jackson

Pamela Dix

Brad & Kim Kincheloe

Lisa Seale

AGCWYO Wyoming Contractors Association

Julianna “Boo” & Reed Dixon

Jon & Dianne Kirkbride

Searing Industries Wyoming

Linda Doering

Ed & Jamie Kruse

Greg & Jen Seitz

Alice’s Lakeside Legacy Foundation

George & Linda Eaglefeather

Lamar Advertising

Dustin Sharpe

Laura Eberly

Lisa Leachman

Hugh & Denise Simpson

ANB Bank

James Edgar

Leamington Co.

John Skinner

Nancy Anderson

Bill & Beth Edwards

Scott & Cathi Lewis

Slalom Consulting

Steve & Charla Anderson

John Edwards

Joseph & Megan Looby

Smart Sports Medicine Clinic PC

Art of the West

Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich

Marion & Judi Loomis

Christine Soloman

Mark Bare

Etch It Up, Terry & Kelli Ruiz

Senator Cynthia Lummis

Steil Surveying Services, LLC

Dave Berry

Tucker & Carol Fagan

Mike & Lana Mabee

Bryan & Ginni Stevens

A. Kent Best

Frank & Kimberly Fina

Joe & Cindy Marek

James Storey III

Scott & Kaye Binning

Flexx Productions

Mary H. Storer Foundation

Swire Coca-Cola

Bison Beverage

David Foreman

John Massey

Janet McLean & Marcia Swisher

Mary Ann Bledsoe

Ed Galavotti

Ted McCoy

Shawn & Erin Taylor

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming

Tyler & Alexis Garrett

Dave & Helen McCracken

Janet Taylor

Diane Gore

Sue Mecca

The Anschutz Foundation

Grease Monkey

Daniel L. Merritt-LeSatz

John & Mary Ann Duffey

Rosana Guimaraes

Sue Miller

Dorothy Thompson

Matt Haigler

Motorola Solutions

Toni Thomson

Halladay Automotive Group

Tricia Nichols

Ron Timmerman

Stan & Mary Hartman

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Teema Tuck McIntosh

Blue FCU Robert M. Boice, Jr. Robert Born Broadmoor East LLC Robert & Sandra Brug Dede & Ross Buckhaults Bob & Lynn Budd Joe & Shirley Burford Kevin & Kimberly Burkett JJ Chen & Tracie Caller Teresa Jordan & Hal Cannon

Shelie Hartman-Gibbs Marcy Helser Peter Henderson Tad & Ann Herz Hilltop Bank

Karmin & Michael Pace Pace-O-Matic

Tyrrell Auto Centers Union Pacific Railroad

Kevin Paintner

Union Pacific Railroad Foundation

George & Carrie Pappas

Cindy Vandewark

Kurt & Vicki Peth

Visit Cheyenne

Platte Valley Bank

Lorrell Walter

Capitol Roofing Inc.

Grace Hodges & Frederick Nickel

Barbara Carlsberg

Peter & Chloe Illoway

Mickey & Martha Powers

Rick & Jacqueline Watkins

CFD HEELS

Jane Iverson

Ranch Eats

Conna Webber

Charter Communications

Edward & Annie Jackson III

Debbie Reber

Robert Weppner

Cheyenne Frontier Days™, Inc.

Gary & Cheryl Jacobson Robert Jensen

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

Linda Weppner

Cheyenne Womens Clinic Brad & Shirley Churchill

Jerry & Kay Jessen

James & Maggie Clay

Adam Johnson

Jim & Jean Cochran

Mariah Johnson & Adam Kavanli

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Cindi & Daryl Redditt Nancy Reno The Family of Dr. Harlan Ribnik Tom & Dixie Roberts

Connie Davis

Diane Dieter & Ted Jones

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Kenny Wertsbaugh Kent & Susan Westedt Western Art Collector Chancey Williams Lee Ann Wilson Wold Foundation Anne Wright Wyoming Arts Council Wyoming Bank and Trust Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Wyoming Home

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Become a Legend Capital Campaign Donors

LEGENDS Raymond C. Kinter Arlene Kensinger

CHAMPIONS AAI Music LLC Alice’s Lakeside Legacy ANB Bank Banner Capital Bank Robert Boice, Jr. Robert Born Frank & Louise Cole Connie Davis Barbara Dilts Marietta Dinneen in Honor of The Dinneen Family Reed & Julianna Dixon William Dubois John & Mary Ann Duffey Bill & Beth Edwards

Senator Cynthia Lummis

Barbara Carlsberg

Teema Tuck McIntosh

Century 21 Bell Real Estate- Linda Weppner

Scott Meier & Amy Smith-Meier

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ HEELS

Sue Miller

Brad & Shirley Churchill

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Christine Connell Dean & Meredith Dexter

George & Carrie Pappas

Barbara Dilts

Romeo Entertainment Group The Romeo Family

John Edwards

Mary H. Storer Foundation Drs. Bob Prentice & Sandra Surbrugg Elizabeth Searle & Mike Branham

Will & Brooke Edwards Elizabeth Escobedo Flying Monkey Manufacturing David Foreman Lynette Friess

Taco John’s International

Ed Galavotti

Union Pacific Foundation

Tyler & Alexa Garrett

Cindy Vandewark

Stan & Mary Hartman

Lee Ann Wilson

Helen Holliday & John Baffert

Wold Foundation

Peter & Chloe Illoway

ICONS Austin, Stella, & Bubba Alexander

Drs. Fred & Karen Emerich

The Anschutz Foundation

Marcy Helser

Dave Berry

Tad & Ann Herz

Scott & Kaye Binning

Edward Jackson III & Annie Smith-Jackson

Ross Buckhaults & Dede Schuppan Buckhaults

Jerry & Kay Jessen

Capitol Roofing Inc. Denis & Charlene Humphrey

Bill Beaman

Jane Iverson Robert Jensen Joannides Family Foundation Jon & Dianne Kirkbride Luana Lahti Mike & Lana Mabee Dr. Ted McCoy Dave & Helen McCracken Janet McLean & Marcia Swisher

Become a Legend Capital Campaign Donors

Randy Merritt

Jim & Kay Barr

Scott & Christine Kronz

Deidre Kilty-Newman

Kay Lynn Bestol

Chase & Aaron Lesher

Wesley Breeding

Christine Lummis

Kimm Acton Brookshire

Mac McKee

Donald H. Brown

Dorothy Middleton

Bud Racicky

James A. Brown

Brit & Cameron Miller

Riverstone Bank

Kevin & Kimberly Burkett

Ron & Annette Newnum

Connie Carmack

George & Betsey Nickerson

G. William & Ann Carpender

Eric Nordberg

Tricia Pattno Nichols Kurt & Vicki Peth

Julia E. Robinson & Peter Kozisek Toni Rogers Smart Sports Medicine Clinic PC Dr. Skip & Sasha Ross Jerry Smith & Cheryl Tuck Smith John & Kathy Steil

Barbara Casey Fred & Val Clyncke Jim & Jean Cochran Shaun Donnelly & Kathryn Flynn Rick & Deb Eccli Paul & Sheryl Fanning

Phil & Gay VanHorn

Charlie & Carol Farthing

Paul & Karen Vencill

Jim & Janelle Fazio

Welding & Machine - Tom & Rhonda Wilson Visit Cheyenne Robert Weppner In Honor of Mary Weppner

HEROES

Mick & Margi Finnegan Cory & Dalene Frantz Mr. & Mrs. John Gaudio Irene Goldminz-Roberts Bob & Sandy Graham Jim & Peggy Hearne Rod & Rita Helgeson

#1 Properties

Glenna Hirsig

Brandi Monger & Billie Addleman

Carol Holland

Mike & Cindy Allen

Rick Kaysen

Suzanne Anderson

Harriett H Kazzimir

Paula Baldeshwiler

Barry & Linda Kistler

Dan & Kay Hough

Juilia E. Robinson & Peter Kozisek Ross Read & Mary Boice Read Lonnie Reese Bob & Val Rodekohr Jean Marie Seitz Donald E. Shepard James Storey III Larry & Kimberly Sutherland Anna Thompson Ron & La Velle Van Voast Marcia Vanlandingham Keawe Vredenburg Dale & Edith Vosler Ron & Carol Waeckerlin Ed & Carmel Wallace Conna Webber Jeanie White Charles & Jo Dell Wing John & Lynn Winkler Libby Crews Wood

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Museum Members As of February 14, 2025

HERITAGE PARTNER

TDSI - The Design Studio, Inc.

GROUP

David Foreman

Tad & Ann Herz

Thomas G. Kelly, P.C.

Cheyenne Sub Vets

Cody Garnett

Toni Thomson

Meridian Trust

WY-CO Border Chapter, MOAA

Lauren Garnett

Platte Valley Bank

Sharla Garnett

GOLDEN SADDLE

Steil Surveying Services, LLC

HALL OF FAME

William & Susan Gentle

ANB Bank

Larry & Kim Sutherland

Andrea, Shane & Molly Allen

Michael Hand

Robert M. Boice, Jr.

Tyrrell Auto Centers

Sally Allen

Jeff Hanesworth

Sue Miller

Western Vista FCU

Artesian Park, LLC

Lois & Wayne Hansen

Wyoming Bank and Trust

Casey Baxter & Mandy Ayotte

Stan & Mary Hartman

Bill Beaman

Marcy Helser

GRAND ENTRY Lamar Advertising

SILVER SADDLE

Vickie Albert & Steve Berg

Leonard Hergenreter

Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center

Kay Lynn Bestol

Scott & Kaye Binning

James Hofius

Kevin & Kimberly Burkett

Mary Boice & Ross Read

Norman & Eva Jeanne Holmes

Connie Davis

Virginia Bowers

Carey Hosterman

Scott & Megan Fox

Emily Boyington

Rod & Deborah Hottle

Floyd & Diane Humphrey

Gene Bryan

Tom & Summer Houghton

Peter & Chloe Illoway

Dede & Ross Buckhaults

Chris Hughes

Joannides Family Foundation

Jacqueline Busacker

David Hughes

Joe & Cindy Marek

Randy & Kathryn Byers

Larry Hughes

Debbie Reber

Barb Taylor & Julian Carpender

Gary & Pam Imig

Hugh & Denise Simpson

G. William & Ann Carpender

Richard & Sophie Jacoby

Paul & Patricia Stenback

Andrew & Sara Chebishev

Walter Jacoby

Cindy Vandewark

Christine Kronz Photographer, LLC

Jerry & Kay Jessen

Visit Cheyenne Kent Westedt Wyoming Home

PLATINUM Blue FCU Cheyenne Frontier Days™, Inc. Jim & Jean Cochran Diane Dieter & Ted Jones George & Linda Eaglefeather Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Halladay Automotive Group Dr. Jane Iverson Mike & Lana Mabee Cindi & Daryl Redditt Tom & Dixie Roberts Doug & Susan Samuelson

CORPORATE PARTNER

Linda Weppner

PARTNER Tucker & Carol Fagan Ed Galavotti Paul & Jeanne Hickey Steve & Sue Kline Riverstone Bank

#1 Properties

Dr. Richard and Dorothy Torkelson

Deselms Fine Art

Dr. Kim Withers

Brad & Shirley Churchill Dr. Rick Davis Charles DeFond Barbara Dilts Linda Doering Marli Dussault Morgane Dussault Rick & Deb Eccli Dr. John & Donna Esmay Paul & Dee Fleming

Alan Johnson Gary & Stina Kayser Rick & Jerry Keslar Earl & Donna Kincheloe Marian Kline Rhea Knudson Richard & Ronda Kolinske Greggory & Kimberly Lamb Jay Latta Cookie Lockhart Marion & Judi Loomis

Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of February 14, 2025

Ricky Magana & Tina Riffle

John & Kathy Steil

Tommy & Becki Burke

Bob & Linda Reynolds

Marsh and Ellis Ranch, LLC

William Stults

Martin & Claudia Carroll

Lori Rippinger

Blaine & Vicki McAlpin

David & Marcia Talley

Connie Garrett & John Contos

John & Barbara Rogers

Ken McCann

Ruby Tomlinson

Cliff & Stella Cox

Toni Rogers

Dave & Helen McCracken

Brodie & Stephanie Tuck

Bill & Terri Daniels

Jimmy Dean & Kim Siler

Arloa McGinnis

Cheryl Tuck Smith & Jerry Smith

Fred & Pam Drake

Richard & Cynthia Simonovich

Janet McLean & Marcia Swisher

Cody Tuck

Bill & Beth Edwards

Willie & Brenda Stackhouse

Marie Meier

Jackie Tuck

Jo Ferguson

Bryan & Ginni Stevens

Scott Meier & Amy Smith-Meier

Jake Tuck

Cody Fox

James Storey III

Dr. Arthur & Carol Merrell

Jeremy Tuck

Jim & Peggy Hearne

Anna Thompson

Gloria Merrill

Lynda Tuck

Megan & Justin Hesser

John Tomjack

Tracey & Ken Messick

Michell Tuck

Kay Hough

Teema Tuck McIntosh

Craig Mize

Robert & Bonnie Tuck

Jaclyn Houghton

Jim & Nancy Van Cise

Layton Morgan

Phil & Gay VanHorn

Jim & Ruthanne Hubbard

Edith & Dale Vosler

Renee Muitlbauer

Marcia Vanlandingham

Candy Hunter

Jim & Stacie Walter

Joe & Cindy Mulcahy

Dottie Wallis

Chuck James

John & Lynn Winkler

Hoy & Linda Myers

Tracy Weaver

Brad Jorgensen & Abby Walker

Deanna Nilsen

Thomas Weber

Michael & Amy Kassel

FAMILY

Eric Nordberg

Kenny Wertsbaugh

Michele Keller

Mike & Cindy Allen

William & Karen Obermeier

Dr. Russell & Barbara Williams

Jeff and Kelly Ketcham

Suzanne Anderson

Debbie & John Pahl

Robbie Willson & Kim Fyfe-Willson

Brad & Kim Kincheloe

Paula Baldeshwiler

Jean Krause & Dave Foose

Dr. Ed & Linda Boenisch

Shay & Bernie Kushnir

Rick & Lynne Boomgaarden

Scott & Cathi Lewis

Nancy Brewton

Jon & Ginnie Madsen

William & Susan Capozella

Del & Suzan Peterson Ed Prosser Bud Racicky

Kathy Wright Wyoming Property Solutions, LLC

April Redbird Sharon Roberts

VOLUNTEER HALL OF FAME

Amanda & Cameron Marshall

Lyle & Rita Chapman

Bob & Val Rodekohr

Rylee Anderson & Kaiser Cunningham

Renee Middleton

JJ Chen & Tracie Caller

Josie & Ciaran Molloy

James & Maggie Clay

Ron & Annette Newnum

Virginia Clough

Amanda Nye

T Jay DiBacco

Curtis Olson

Dennis & Mary Lee Dixon

Robert Phillips

John Faden

Jeff Rayment

LaLa Felton

Lonnie Reese

Mick & Margi Finnegan

Bobby & Suzanne Rolston Terry & Kelly Ruiz Thom Rutledge Roger & Paulla Schreiner Dean “Doc” & Karen Schroeder Sammi Schultz Bob Steel

James & Kalene Barr Robert Born Jim & Cindy Braden Randy Bruns Bob & Lynn Budd Robert & Liz Burgin

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Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of February 14, 2025

John Fitch

Megan & Shon Anthony Reddin

Linda Garlach

Holly Pendelton

Scott & Janet Foresman

Jeff & Kris Rude

Tim & Georgia George

Debby Phillips

Jim & Betty Fornstrom

Tim & Elena Schaffer

Marlin Glasner

Vincent & Marian Pontillo

Cory & Dalene Frantz

David Schmidt

Jeri Griego

Marcia & James G. Price II

Teena Gering & Family

Bonnie Seabaugh

Cheryl Rennels

Roy & Doris Gilman

Dr. Larry & Pat Seitz

James Halstrom & Diane Farquhar Hallstrom

Gary & Peggy Grabau

Kirk & Shelly Shepherd

Bob & Sandy Graham

Brian & Marci Shuck

Grease Monkey

Al & Lucy Simpson

Dr. Sloan & Anna Marie Hales

Donna & Dennis Spatz

Jessica Hatch

Lars & Irene Storey

Bill & Mary Kay Hill

David Story Jr.

Joseph & Bethanne Hill

Estelle Summers

Harris & Jeannine Jones

Tom & Gail Sundell

Pat Kennedy

Ken & Gail Tooke

Brian & JoLynne Lenell

Jeremy Wilch

Celeste L’Eveque

Charles & Jo Dell Wing

Kelly, Sabine & Maggie McClintock

John & Lynn Zuver

Kathleen & John McKinley Dr. R.C. & Marcia Mead Darrin Merrill Shelley Messer Sarah Moody Dwane & Patricia Moore Dan & Vicki Morris Clint & Roxanne O’Connor Tony & Patty Olson Terry & Christi Osborne Casey & Abbey Palma George & Carrie Pappas Dave & Annemarie Picard Renee & Mike Piskorski Dan & Lois Prickett Michael & Cady Purcell

FRIEND Steve & Lynn Achter Suzanne Anderson Ron Baker & Karen Fagin Jacklyn Boice Judith Bradley Ken & Patti Burns Dave & Kathy Cameron Kathleen Clemons Thomas & Jerry Cole Christine Connell Scott Cook John & Phyllis DeNovellis John & Julie Estridge Sharon Gandy

Carla Harmon Mary Leslie Hartman Graydon & Carrie Held Bonnie Hyde & Sarah Garrison Carol Jansen David & Pat Johnson Karen Estep Interior Design Rick Kaysen David & Linda Kucera

Bonnie Rivers Sherry Sailor Lisa Seale Jean Marie Seitz Ken Siders Susan Slomski Ann Sostrom Ron & Stephanie Swearingen Marvie Tipsword

Elizabeth Lanier

Shirley Toppenberg & Cyndee Linn

Shirley Leff

University of Wyoming Libraries

Steve & Kathy Leonardi

Barbara Utermark

Carla & Jed Lofton

Scott & Christy VanHorn

Katie Long

Dave & Bev Webster

Sherri Lovercheck

Sandy & Casey Whitman

Christine Lummis

Lee Ann Wilson

Cathy Lyman

Robert & Karen Womack

Cathy Mackey Sidney Martin

VOLUNTEER

Dennis & Debbie McCann

Karla Ahrens

Carol McDonough

Jeff & Susan Campbell

Robert McKee

Val Clyncke

Jack Mueller

Don & Sandy English

Charlene Murdock

Linda & Craig Farner

Mike Nestor

John Fountain

George & Betsey Nickerson

Dolores Goodier

Creta O’Holleran

Betsey Hale

Jack & Judy Olson

Rod & Rita Helgeson

Mary Lou & Larry Pape

Carol Holland

Legendary Donors

Museum Members As of February 14, 2025

Joyce Kemph Alice M Kleiman Mark McAfee Mike McIntosh Mac McKee Lois McPherson Judy & Jim Myers Mrs. Harriet Otto Lorraine Parvin Bob & Betty Schrader Judy Sears Conna Webber Rachelle & Steve Zimmerman

LIFE Buckle Club, CFD Jim & Brenda Creel Betsy Gusea & Tal Gerringer Rick Heimsoth Judy Kallal Harold Strack Gail Vandewark Paul Vencill

Lucky 7, Margaret Josey-Parker, Sculpture

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In Memoriam & Honoraria In Memory Of Daniel “Dan” G. Blythe Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Jeanne Bryan Jo Ferguson In Memory Of Whitey Christensen Joan Anderson In Memory Of Wes Coulson John & Jan Brewster In Memory Of Linda Dillon Gene & Jeanne Bryan Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Marietta Dinneen Joe & Cindy Marek In Memory Of Dick Doering Linda Doering In Memory Of Clyde R. Douglass John & Jan Brewster Del & Suzan Peterson In Memory Of Bill Dubois David Foreman Marcy Helser In Memory Of Verne J. Felton Del & Suzan Peterson In Memory Of Shirley Flynn Kathryn Hauser & Shaun Donnelly

In Memory Of Sherry Ann Gibbens Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Dr. R.C. & Marcia Mead In Memory Of Thomas Wayne Hines Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Clyde H. Holmes Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Will Kallal Fr. Joe Geders, C.M. Brian & Kathleen Short In Memory Of Jimmy George Keen Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Robert Madsen Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich In Memory Of Nancy Prosser Christine Connell Bill & Beth Edwards Sue Miller In Memory Of Ann Dinneen Smith Jim & Peggy Hearne Annie & Edward Jackson III In Memory Of Don Stanfield Linda Doering In Memory Of Karen Vencill Paul & Jeanne Hickey

Legendary Donors

In Memoriam & Honoraria

In Memory Of Mary Caldwell Weppner Sally Allen Suzanne Anderson Paula Baldeshwiler Bill Beaman Scott & Kaye Binning Rick & Lynne Boomgaarden E.D., Cheryl & Justin Brolyer Dede & Ross Buckhaults Dave & Kathy Cameron Brad & Shirley Churchill Thomas & Jerry Cole Christine Connell Connie Davis Harvey Deselms Julianna “Boo” & Reed Dixon Bill & Beth Edwards Drs. Fred & Keren Emerich Tucker & Carol Fagan David Foreman Becky Garlach Stan & Mary Hartman Marcy Helser Paul & Jeanne Hickey Richard & Mary Ann Hillman Norman & Eva Jeanne Holmes Kay Hough Lila & Gary Howell Jane Iverson April Belecky Jones Teresa Jordan & Hal Cannon

Cold Water, Valeriy Kagounkin, Acrylic

Pat Kennedy George & Jackie Labenz Joe & Cindy Marek John & Kathi McBride Dr. R.C. & Marcia Mead Sue Miller Tricia Nichols Del & Suzan Peterson Kathie Selden Evelynn Smith Bob & Carol Tarantola Dr. Richard and Dorothy Torkelson Cindy Vandewark Linda Weppner Jody Weppner & Eric Davis Dr. Russell & Barbara Williams Traci & Cody Wilson John & Lynn Winkler Women’s Civic League Kurt Zunker In Honor Of Kay Jessen Mary & Marty Hamilton In Honor Of Amanda Marshall Carolyn & Kenneth Fairbanks In Honor Of Duane Von Krosigk Bob & Linda Reynolds Phil & Gay VanHorn

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