Community Involvement

Wrote and produced eight historical musicals written about various families of Fall Creek (see below).  This involved the Fall Creek community coming together to provide the actors, musicians, resources for the productions as well as the dinner theatres associated with the musicals.  Musicals were performed in Fall Creek at Faith Evangelical Free Church except for The Threshing which was produced in Fall Creek, but performed at the State Theatre in Eau Claire.
 
The Stage Coach Stop:  a musical drama based on the true-life story of Simon Randall, Sr., Fall Creek. Lucille Randall Drehmel is the great-granddaughter of Simon Randall, Sr.  Proceeds from the musical went to Wunderhaven (Fall Creek Valley Retirement), a non-profit retirement community in the village of Fall Creek.
 
From Prussia We Come: a musical drama based on the true-life stories of Christian and Michael Zimmerman who lived out their lives in Fall Creek after emigrating from Radewitz, Prussia in 1867.  St. John Lutheran Church, the oldest established church in the area was a highlight of the musical.  Proceeds from the musical went to the restoration of the two Fall Creek cemeteries.
 
The Mysterious Robbery: a musical drama based on the true-life story of Irving and Louise Melville, the watch and jewelry shop owners in Fall Creek in the 1920s and 1930s.  Their building is still standing and currently houses Kristi’s Sweets and Treats on Lincoln Avenue.  Proceeds from the musical went to the Fall Creek Public Library.
 
Stockyard Tuesdays: a musical drama that highlighted the life of cattleman and farmer, Douglas Raether, a life-long Fall Creek resident.  Proceeds from the musical drama went to the Fall Creek Historical Society.
 
Heart of Frost:  a musical drama based on the true-life story of John Michel Shong, Fall Creek, 1865. Proceeds from the musical went to the Fall Creek Partnership Council comprised of the Fall Creek School District, Beaver Creek Reserve, the Fall Creek Historical Society, and Fall Creek Library.  The council worked to enrich our community through the use of computer technology.
 
Sea of Change:  a musical drama that followed the true-life events of the Fall Creek Kaeding family as they traveled from Germany to Wisconsin in 1856 on the emigration barque Palland.  The musical also included more history in commemoration of the Fall Creek centennial. Proceeds went to funding the writing of the 25 Year Supplement to Fall Creek’s History Sights and Sounds of the Valley.
 
The Pronto Drive-in: A musical drama based on the true-life stories of Fall Creek residents Wilbur and Myrt Walter and their Pronto Pub Drive-in in Fall Creek and Eau Claire in the 1950’s and 1960’s.  Proceeds from the production went to the Fall Creek American Legion for the purchase of flagpoles for the Fall Creek cemetery.
 
The Threshing: a musical drama presented at the historical Eau Claire State Theatre based on the true-life story of Myron Wathke’s family, Fall Creek.  Mr. Wathke was a Fall Creek farmer who requested I write his family’s story specifically of Viola Geisler.  The musical was dedicated to the memory of Myron Wathke who died one year prior to being able to complete the musical.
 
Numerous Passion of Christ musicals, dramas, other musicals, comedies, musical concerts, community Christmas celebrations, dinners and dances that involved the Fall Creek community.
 
Member of the American Legion, Post 376.  For a number of years coordinated the music and sound system for the annual Fall Creek Memorial Day service.  Additionally, was a past speaker at the Fall Creek Memorial Day service.  I have been a frequent participant of the Color Guard marches for parades.

Fall Creek Historical Society

Fall Creek Lions Club

Fall Creek Public Library Trustee
 
Director of Music/Worship Leader, Sunday School teacher, Women’s Bible Study leader at Faith Evangelical Free Church, Fall Creek for almost two decades.
 
Fall Creek Valley Housing (Wunderhaven) past board member and president.