Weather Committee
A special recognition of the dedicated individuals who have contributed to the success of Pioneer Days Festival
About the Weather Committee
The Weather Committee represents a special group of individuals who have made significant contributions to Pioneer Days Festival over the years. This honorary recognition celebrates those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and the festival that has been a cornerstone of Kalida, Ohio since 1872.
These dedicated community members have demonstrated exceptional commitment to Pioneer Days through various roles including leadership, volunteer service, fundraising, and community engagement. Their contributions have helped ensure the continued success and growth of Ohio’s oldest festival.
Weather Committee Statistics
Weather Committee Members
Honoring the dedicated individuals who have contributed to Pioneer Days Festival
Lions Club Members
- John Moening – 1968
- Alva (Bud) Wells – 1973
- Ben Bockrath – 1976
- Bob McCollum – 1978
- Ed Holtkamp Sr – 1981
- Paul Vorst – 1984
- Charles Landwehr – 1984
- Bert Alstaetter – 1984
- DeWayne Schoeff – 1986
- Jim Moening – 1986
- Romie Nartker – 1987
- Leon Kuhlman – 1989
- Max Dauer – 1990
- Charles Roy – 1990
- Alvin Recker – 1990
- Albert Warnement – 1992
- C.D. Krouse – 1992
- Eugene Osterhage – 1993
- Joe Buss – 1994
- Frank Knueve – 1995
- Tony Rampe – 1996
- Bob Gerding – 1997
- Alphonse Jerwers – 1997
- Wid Stechschulte – 1998
- Arnold Vorst – 1998
- Adolph Maag – 2000
- Bob Horstman – 2001
- Tom Miller – 2001
- Walter Schroeder – 2003
- Albinus Miller – 2006
- Leonard Kahle – 2008
- Virgil Unverferth – 2010
- Gary Stechschulte – 2010
- Donald Gerdeman – 2012
- Thomas Erhart – 2013
- Thomas (Bud) Shirey – 2013
- Harry Siefker – 2013
- Dale Nienberg – 2014
- Norm Knott – 2014
- John G. Phillips – 2016
- Harold (Herk) Selhorst – 2017
- Norman (Tim) VonderEmbse – 2017
- Don Rampe – 2017
- Jim (Krack) Unverferth – 2018
- Bob Winkle – 2018
- Duane “Skeet” Schreiber – 2019
- Al Knueven – 2020
- Alvin Horstman – 2020
- Thomas Recker – 2022
- Joe F. Langhals Jr – 2022
- Lawrence Buss – 2022
- Gerry Vorst – 2022
- Harry Horstman – 2023
- Brian Knott – 2023
- Carl Maag – 2023
- Joe Unverferth – 2023
- Paul Recker – 2024
Firefighters Members
- Paul Utendorf – 1962
- Romie Schumacker – 1968
- Clyde (Pete) Felkey – 1970
- Carl Plescher – 1978
- Wilbur Remlinger – 1978
- Paul Nartker – 1986
- Melitus Schnipke – 1991
- Art Beckman – 1998
- Earl Sarka – 1998
- Paul Lammers – 2000
- Charles Berheide – 2005
- Tom Fortman – 2007
- Tom Reynolds – 2009
- Bill Schnipke – 2012
- Allan Dowler – 2013
- Donald Holtkamp – 2014
- Norman (Normie) Kahle – 2015
- Jim Williams – 2018
- Bob (Bo) Unverferth – 2019
- Stan Winkle – 2021
- Bill Felkey – 2021
- Ronald VonderEmbse – 2022
- Denny (Buckwheat) McCollum – 2022
Firefighters and Lions Club Members
- Urban Unverferth – 1958
- Paul Erhart – 1979
- Dick Williams – 1982
- Hubert Dickman – 1987
- Robert VonderEmbse – 1987
- Clete Nartker – 1989
- George Basinger – 1989
- Richard Kahle – 1990
- Paul Heitmeyer – 1992
- Donald (Jiggs) Unverferth – 1992
- Clete Fortman – 1995
- Paul Kahle – 2002
- Richard Unverferth – 2004
- Oscar Kerner – 2004
- Paul Siebeneck – 2006
- Ed Holtkamp – 2021
Special Friends of Pioneer Days
- Annie (Vorst) Ketcham – 2015
- Marcus Landon – 2017
- Vince Koza – 2020
- Ronnie Kahle Jr – 2020
Special Recognition
Urban Unverferth (1958) – The earliest recognized member of the Weather Committee
Paul Utendorf (1962) – First Firefighters member recognized
Paul Recker (2024) – Most recent addition to the Weather Committee
Honoring Our Community
The Weather Committee represents the heart and soul of Pioneer Days Festival. These dedicated individuals have given their time, energy, and passion to ensure that Ohio’s oldest festival continues to thrive and bring our community together year after year. Their contributions span decades and represent the true spirit of volunteerism and community service that makes Kalida special.
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