Posted in: Hancock
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 11:21 AM
Trece Lonneman has served Hancock County Extension for 30 years. She has been the first smiling face that 4-H families, community members, and clients see when they arrive at the office. She has the answer to any question you might think to ask. Trece is an advocate for serving all...
Posted on
08/23/2021
at 11:54 AM
Kris and Joan Hanson have been instrumental behind the scenes at so many events. For more than 20 years, they have volunteered their time to help set-up our 4-H award program and banquet. Each year they organize and help manage the prep work and the kids helping at our fair...
Posted on
08/23/2020
at 12:00 PM
Margaret Guth first got involved in the 4-H program when she signed up her kids and has been around ever since. For six years she was the club leader of the Liberty Go Getters, an all-boys club at the time. She taught the kids how to do presentations and patiently...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 12:20 PM
As a lifetime 4-Her DeEtta Kluver started with 9 years of membership and 4-H involvement. She held numerous club officer positions, was selected for state trips, and volunteered to help with fair set up, carnival booths, exhibit building hostess, and more.
As her kids were growing up, DeEtta continued her...
Posted on
08/21/2018
at 3:11 PM
For the Jass family, 4-H started back in 1923 when Alan’s mother was a member of the 1st girls club in her township. Alan grew up in 4-H showing beef, dairy, pigs, and giving demonstrations about fitting, showing and participating in judging contests. Margaret got involved in 4-H when their...
Posted on
08/25/2017
at 9:38 AM
Rob Willms grew up as an 8 year Beaver Hotshot 4-H member in Guthrie County. His projects included beef and swine along with demonstrations at the county level. Rob was involved in showing his livestock and held various officer positions in his club, including president and treasurer.
He was also a...
Posted on
08/26/2016
at 8:30 AM
Don and Kay Kopacek have always been a part of 4-H; as members, as parents to their own 4-Hers, and as very involved volunteers throughout their lives. They have both served in many capacities, always willing to help out as they were available.
They worked alongside their 5 children as involved...
Posted on
08/24/2015
at 9:16 AM
Glen and Terri Greiman have a history rich with 4-H involvement. Glen grew up as a 4-Her and made sure his kids were involved as soon as they were old enough. Glen and Terri have given countless hours to Hancock County 4-H and the county fair.
Glen served on the...
Posted on
08/17/2014
at 10:13 PM
LaVern and Della Velau have given many years to the 4-H program in Hancock County. For 23 years they co-managed the 4-H food stand at the Hancock County Fairgrounds. They began as volunteers, but their efforts were so fruitful in increasing traffic and, therefore, profits for 4-H, that the Extension...
Posted on
08/08/2013
at 11:09 PM
Stan & Michele Greiman have dedicated many years of service to the 4-H program. Through the years they served in many capacities to better the 4-H program in Hancock County. They have given countless hours as volunteers where they have shared their time and talents. Stan served on the Hancock...
Posted on
07/18/2012
at 3:35 PM
Richard Schaefer was a 4-H member growing up in the early to mid 1950s and especially liked showing cattle. When Richard’s children were old enough to join 4-H in the 1980’s he got the entire family involved. Richard and Ladonna were club leaders and very involved 4-H parents for nearly...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:46 PM
Marilyn Leerar began her 4-H career in Emmet County as an 8 year member of the Ellsworth Go-Getters 4-H Club. She was selected as the Outstanding 4-H Girl as an eighth grader, served as a county vice president, was a delegate to the State 4-H Conference and sang in the...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:32 PM
Philip Sweers started his 4-H career in Hancock County as a junior member of the Erin Enterprisers 4-H Club. His first project was showing cattle. In high school Phil was an active member of his club as well as served on the 4-H County Youth Council. As an adult he...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:55 PM
Roger and Deb Schmidt are no strangers to the 4-H program. Roger started out as a youth showing cattle and horses and then as an adult he was on the fair board for 9 years. As a fair board member Roger was instrumental in getting many projects started including the...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:40 AM
Mitchell Bock was a founding member of the Hancock County Fair Board and served as Secretary/Treasurer then bookkeeper for over 30 years. He was a 4-H leader of the Ell Midgets and served as Dairy Superintendent. Ida Mae Bock was a 4-H leader for many years for the South Ell...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 2:07 PM
As a youth, Doug Adams was a member of the Liscomb Lively Laborers 4-H club for nine years. During this time he served as President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. He was on the club livestock judging team, the Marshall County Livestock Judging Team, Marshall County Teen Council, and he showed...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:23 PM
Bob was a 4-H leader for his sons’ club for 18 years. He chaperoned several Chicago trips and field trips. He served on the Hancock Co. Fairboard for over 15 years, serving as board president for nine years. He initiated many fair changes to better the fair for his beloved...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:22 PM
Anna Lou served as a club leader for her children’s club for over 10 years. She has been a project leader and judge for our county’s garden club for 40 years this year. She has helped with record book judging almost every year for the last 35 years. Anna Lou...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 1:49 PM
Elsie Mae was an extension agent in Hancock and Winnebago Counties from 1947-1979. As an extension home economist she was directly involved with 4-H club youth and leaders in developing and providing educational lessons. She was a role model for many of our current 4-H leaders in the county. Elsie...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:22 PM
Mildred was a charter 4-H member in Ell Township in Hancock County1926. In 1927 she was a State 4-H officer serving in the role of Historian. Mildred became a 4-H leader for clubs in Hancock and Cerro Gordo Counties.
Mildred believes 4-H teaches young people many valuable communications skills and how...
