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   Veterans Memorial Wall   
In recognition of all our veterans, it was the initiative of the St. Germain Lions Club to spearhead the planning and completion of the Veterans Memorial Wall.  The Memorial Wall that stands today serves as a reminder of all the men and women who defended our country in times of war and peace.  The walls are comprised of 820 bricks with the names of veterans (living and deceased) who served in our armed forces.
THE TOWN OF ST GERMAIN IS HOLDING A WREATH AND FLAG CEREMONY HONORING ALL OUR VETERANS.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME.  AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAM, ANYONE WISHING TO PLACE FLOWERS AT THE BASE OF THE MEMORIAL MAY DO SO.

PLACE:  VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL (CORNER OF HWY 70 & 155)
DAY:  SUNDAY
DATE:  MAY 29, 2005
TIME:  3:00 P.M.

HISTORY OF ST GERMAIN VETERANS MEMORIAL

  • 1991: The town board designated the area at the corner of the intersection of Hwy 
    155 & 70 as “Veterans Park”.
  • 1999: Lion Ken Oldenburg asked St. Germain Lions Club if they would sponsor the 
    building of a Veterans Memorial and at that time a committee was chosen. 
    The committee consisted of Jack Gardner- Chariman, Mike Herrmann- 
    Treasurer, board members- Ken Oldenburg, Byron Wechter, Wilmer Weber, 
    Bill Sunderlage, Frank Johnson, Ron Hutts, Craig Callies and Fred Radtke. 
  • 2001: Waldman Construction was asked to submit plans for such a memorial, hence 
    the five staggered walls.
  • 2001: The St. Germain Lions Club sold bricks for $50.00 each at the Monday flea 
    market and through ads in the newspaper.
  • 2001: The first brick for the Veterans Wall was sold in April of 2001, and brick 
    number 532 that completed the five walls was sold in September 2001.
  • 2002: There was need to expand, so four more walls were built. The 
    first bricks for these walls were sold in March 2002, and brick number 
    288, which completed the second phase was sold in November 2002.
 

DEDICATION

On Sunday May 26, 2002, an estimated 700 to 1,000 people witnessed the dedication of the Memorial Wall.  The ceremony included:
  • Guest speaker Col. Scott McFarland.
  • A fly over by J. Berntlinter.
  • Eulogy by Pastor Joe Hueneman.
  • Members from the five services raised the flags.
  • Town Board Chairman Brian Sherren and the Town Board were present.
  • The VFW and the American Legion were represented by George Stevens (Three Lakes) and Bob Means (Eagle River).
  • The Honor Guard was from the VFW Post, Three Lakes.
  • Band music provided by the Northland Pines High School.