Preservation Circle Donor Society
The Portage County Historical Society is proud to recognize the generosity of our Preservation Circle members—individuals and businesses who contribute $1,000 or more annually to support our mission.
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Their leadership gifts provide the foundation for everything we do: preserving more than half a million documents and artifacts, caring for four historic sites, and creating programs that connect our community to Portage County’s diverse heritage.
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Preservation Circle members are honored throughout the year at special events and recognized publicly as key partners in safeguarding the stories, places, and legacies that define our local history.
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Below you’ll find the 2025 inaugural Preservation Circle members, whose support ensures that Portage County’s past remains a vital part of its future.
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To join the Preservation Circle, make a gift of at least $1,000 today by clicking the 'Donate' button.
2025 Preservation Circle Donors
(Updated Annually in January)
$20,000+
Bob Fisch
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$10,000 - $19,999
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin​
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$5,000 - $9,999
Paul and Sue Koehl
John and Donna Koutre
Sentry Insurance
William Schierl and Sarena Melotte
Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
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$2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous
Anonymous
Amy and David Bakken
Boldt Company
Meryl Lee Nelson
Ric and Lorry Walters
Ramona Wolff
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$1000 - $2,499
Mary Beth Anday
Associated Bank
Santha Bickford
David and Melanie Coulthurst
Delta Dental of Wisconsin
District 1 Brewing Company
Duraclean
Chris Doubek
Meg Erler
Ann Harry
John and Rikki Harry
Heartland Custom Homes
Paul and Debora Katz
Gene and Nancy Kemmeter
KPR Brokers
Nelsonville Evangelical Lutheran Church
John and Beth Omernik
Justus Paul
Joseph Pfiffner
Robert Lesczynski
Village of Plover
Portage County
Jan Seiler
City of Stevens Point
Team Schierl Companies
TDS Telecom
John and Carolyn White
Joseph Zei
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Please Note: We compile our Preservation Circle list with great care and appreciation. If you notice that your name has been misspelled or inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincere apologies. We are grateful for your support and would appreciate it if you let us know of any corrections so we can update our records accordingly.