Posted on August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM by Anna Egan
Lyle Faris and Debbie Klommhaus, a father/daughter duo, are proof that 4-H blood is passed down from generation to generation. Both started out as incredibly active Ringgold County 4-H members, then served as parents of members, supporting their children’s interests as well as helping other 4-Hers.
While they were happy to wear the 4-H member, parent, and grandparent hats, they also wanted to be more involved. Lyle volunteered his time on the 4-H & Youth Committee, and Debbie volunteered her time on the Extension Council. Throughout all their years involved in 4-H, their passion has lain within the beef project area. Together, the Faris/Klommhaus family has helped make some major improvements to the Ringgold County Fairgrounds.
Debbie continues to oversee the fair’s beef show, something she started when she sat on Extension Council so that an Extension staff person could wear her “mom hat” during the show. Without a doubt, every year both make sure to come to the county fair to see all the exhibits. Now with the 4th generation in tow.
All the ways the Faris/Klommhaus family has shown they care, from the fairgrounds improvements to simply showing up, don’t go unnoticed by our 4-H members, families, and Extension staff. They are a leading example and an inspiration to others. The greed blood runs thick in the Faris/Klommhaus family, and we are thankful. Ringgold County 4-H appreciates their support then, now, and always.
