veterans

Lake City WWII vet turned 19 in a foxhole

May 24, 2018

Editor’s note: Memorial Day is Monday, May 28, this year, and at a time when there are so few surviving members of the “Greatest Generation,” we gladly accepted the offer of Lake City author B. Wayne Quist to interview and write about Gale R. Hill, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a...

Author of WWII book honors vets

May 3, 2018

B. Wayne Quist of Lake City presents a copy of his book, “God’s Angry Man,” to Dave McKenzie of Lake City, one of several local World War II veterans on hand to hear Quist’s talk on April 26 at the Lake City Public Library. All of the World War II veterans in attendance received copies of the book...

Board thanks vet driver, learns about veterans services

Feb 28, 2018

At the opening of the Feb. 20 meeting of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners, Rich Gosse was presented with a certificate in recognition of his 15 years of service as a van driver for the Veterans Service Office. Commissioner Don Springer was absent. County Administrator Michael Plante and...

VFW donates $1,000 to support Bluff View Eagle Bluff field trip

Dec 27, 2017

The Lake City VFW donated $1,000 to help support the two night, three day trip to Eagle Bluff Observatory in Lanesboro, Minn. Fourth grade students will attend the outdoor learning experience in April 2018. Donations from civic groups, school fundraisers, and parent contributions help pay for...

Federal-Mogul  honors veterans

Nov 22, 2017

In honor of employees that have served in the armed forces and made sacrifices for our country, Federal-Mogul hosted their annual Veteran’s Day luncheon on Friday, Nov. 10. Federal-Mogul management served a prime rib dinner at the VFW to thank their employees for their service.

Balow touched by gratitude during Freedom Honor Flight

Oct 11, 2017

On Sept. 16, 2017, Eugene Balow of Lake City traveled to Washington D.C. with approximately 90 other veterans on a Freedom Honor Flight out of LaCrosse, Wis. The flight left early that morning and returned at approximately 10 p.m. the same evening. His daughter, Mary Pat Danckwart, accompanied him...

Pillow cleaning to be Sept. 21 at Legion

Sep 13, 2017

The American Legion Auxiliary invites everyone to Carlson’s Pillow Cleaning Service on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion clubrooms on South Washington Street in Lake City.Pillows will be cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. This is a mobile unit offering same day...

Millville Legion honors 50-year members

Jun 8, 2017

The Millville American Legion post recently honored three of its members for 50 years of membership in the Legion. Gayle Leonhardt served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967. Augie Schleicher joined the reserve unit in Wabasha before being called up to active duty. Reuben Lambrecht of Bovey, Minn.,...

Trio cleans veterans’ grave markers

May 31, 2017

Memorial Day was honored by the Lake City Historical Society. Some members spent the early morning at Lakewood Cemetery cleaning grave markers of veterans of the Civil War, WWI, and WWII. Pictured are members Linda Hoellbacher (left) and Constance Anderson. Not pictured is Dave Dueholm, program...

Memorial Day services planned around the area

May 24, 2017

People in the Lake City area have many opportunities to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces this Memorial Day, May 29. The Lake City Memorial Day service begins at 10 a.m. in Patton Park with the presentation of the colors by the VFW and American...