The Gillette Pepsi-Cola Companies were founded by Norman Gillette, Sr., who started in the business in 1937 when a wholesale grocer in Winona, Minnesota decided there was no future for them in soft drinks. The grocery owners contacted Gillette and offered to give him...

The Soell Family have been a part of the La Crosse Community since 1881 when Louise Simon Soell opened the first “Hair Bazaar” (beauty shop) at 327 Main Street. Louise, a widow at age 25, worked to provide for herself and her one year old son, Otto. Louise saved...

Phil Brochhausen joined Western as a Printing and Publishing instructor in 1969 and will retire after 40 years in May 2009. He began his career at Western doing letterpress and offset printing along with image assembly and process camera work. He kept current with...

Dr. Ramona F. Yehle had a heart for nursing and helping students succeed. She came to Western in 1999 as a nursing instructor to share her extensive knowledge in medicine and diverse clinical experience which made her set high standards for all her nursing students....

Ray Kircher was a firm believer in learning a useful trade. His hobbies were fishing and hunting, but he worked with ceramic tile and marble. He installed much of the marble at Saint Francis and Lutheran Hospitals. He also installed pools at YMCA s in La Crosse and...

Founded in 1904, The La Crosse Tribune is a newspaper published in La Crosse, Wisconsin, covering the tri-state area of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota in the USA. Raymond C. Bice died in December 1994 at the age of 98. During his long and active life, Bice wore a...

This scholarship was established to honor my late husband, Richard, who passed away from cancer while I was in my last semester of college at Western Technical College. As a mother, wife, caretaker, and employee I know how hard it is to juggle school and outside...

By sponsoring scholarships for students pursuing a career in the dental field, the Rivertown Dental’s values and principles come to life. Our dedication to exceptional patient care begins with being our best selves. At Rivertown Dental, we believe in self-care, team...

Robert Maas retired as Program Head of the Mechanical Design Program in May of 2000 after 36 years of service. Bob had a total dedication to technical education. His leadership and futuristic vision of technology and the changing world made the Mechanical Design...

Robert Ringdahl served as secretary and chairman of the board of the Western Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education District from July 1968 to July 1978. He provided his personal expertise to the board: 1) In planning vocational, technical and adult...