Wausau: History Speaks: We Can Do That

The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome Rick Lohr as our guest speaker for its History Speaks series, presenting “We Can Do That: The Story of Larry and Elsie Lohr from the Depression to the Pine Valley Golf Course.”

This month is a look at the story of two young people of the Depression Era who succeeded in businesses in Marathon City. Their entrepreneurship in Lohr Furniture and Funeral Homes, and in developing Pine Valley Golf Course were just part of their contributions to the community and economy of Marathon City. They left their family a legacy of community service, perseverance, and risk taking.

Rick holds a master’s degree in teaching from UW-Stevens Point, with a concentration in 20th century East Asian history. Rick Lohr is a retired world history teacher at Wausau West and Newman High Schools, and owner/manager of Pine Valley Golf Course. He and his older sister, Jackie, and younger sister, Linda, are proud of the heritage of their parent’s accomplishments in Marathon City.

This event is free and open to the public—no registration required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Book Store. For more information, please call 715-842-5750.