With pride we present this Inspiration Wall dedicated to the men and women who called Berlin home and whose achievements have benefited their profession, sport, business or the citizens of this earth.
It is hoped that these brief biographical sketches will provide incentive to the students of Berlin, to learn more, to aim for like values, to believe in their own potential, and to reach for the stars. Challenges in the future are many. The accomplishments of these and future honorees are presented as motivation and inspiration for everyone to believed in themselves and go the extra mile.
The project, “Be Proud, Be Inspired” is a joint effort with the Berlin Area Historical Society and the Berlin Area School System.
Richard Claire Beaman
Dick, as he was known, grew up on a dairy farm near Berlin. After graduation from Berlin...
James Gurkowski
Jim Gurkowski, a life-long resident of Berlin and a 1968 graduate of Berlin High School,...
Dr. Peter Johnson
Peter Johnson graduated from Berlin High School in 1978. He considered becoming a...
Robert (Bob) Malchetske
Bob Malchetske, a lifelong resident of Berlin, has devoted many hours to better and make...
Lucy Smith Morris
Lucy Smith was born in 1850 in Markesan, WI. She was educated at the Musical Academy in...
M. Jean Walker Bruce, M.D.
Nominated 2018. Jeanie Walker graduated from Berlin High School in 1960 as...
Benedict (Dick) Brooks
Nominated 2018. The Brooks family moved to Berlin in 1948 when Dick was 19 years old....
Phillip J. Sass
Nominated 2017. A native of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Phillip Sass left his job as a food...
William Michael McMonigal
Nominated 2017. W.M. “Mike” McMonigal graduated from Berlin High School in 1964. He...
Theodore (Tim) H. Fortnum
Nominated 2016. Lumberjack, Farmer, Machinist, Foundryman, Engineer, Inventor, Auto...
Beverly Ann Biegick Keelor
Nominated 2016. Beverly Ann graduated from Berlin High School in 1948. She attended...
Robert Wright
Nominated in 2015.Robert Wright was a member of one of the early families of Berlin, the...
Benjamin Harold Seaman
Nominated in 2015. After graduation from Berlin High School in 1936, Ben Seaman was...
Rolf A. Peterson, PhD
Nominated 2014 Rolf Peterson graduated from Berlin High School in 1957. Not having an...
George L. Hess Jr.
Nominated 2014 George L. Hess Jr. graduated from Berlin High School in 1955 and served...
Russell R. Chier
Nominated 2014 Russ Chier learned the meaning of hard work and responsibility by working...
Covell A., Frederick R., & Louis C. Peck
Nominated 2013 All three men, father and two sons attended Berlin schools. They were...
Judith L. LaBuda
Nominated 2013 Judy LaBuda graduated from Berlin high School in 1975. She went on to...
Julie Good-Kruger
Nominated 2013 After graduating from Berlin High School in 1973, Julie continued her...
David Doan
Nominated 2013 This 1982 graduate of Berlin High School went on to earn a Bachelor of...
