I am pleased to volunteer and serve as President of this dedicated Board of Directors. As a veteran from the Vietnam War who lost classmates and close friends I understand why we need a monument that honors the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Our goal is to provide a beautiful monument to recognize all Sheboygan County Veterans who have served in our military. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Sheboygan County proudly remembers our veterans at this beautiful memorial. Pictures just don’t do it justice and I hope that very soon you will have the opportunity to visit this hallowed ground and see for yourself.
-Allen Nohl
Veteran Board Of Directors - Voting Rights
George Heaney
Board member since 2022
George is a Veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968-1977. He is retired from Eclipse Manufacturing Company. George is a member of VFW Post 9156, Sheboygan County Marine Corps League Detachment #1446 and American Legion Post 555. He believes that it is very important that men and women that have served our country, past and present, be recognized for the unselfish commitment they made to this country. Without that commitment, the United States would not be what we are today. The land of the free and the home of the brave. These individuals are owed a big “Thank You.”
Jerry Benzschawel
Board member since 1990
Jerry is a charter member and has been a part of the SCVM since its planning stages. He took care of the grounds and maintenance of the memorial from the day it was built and continued to do so for over 25 years. He is an Army veteran who served from 1960-63. He retired from Kohler Company after working 44 years in the Iron Foundry. He is a member of Sheboygan County Unit 1080 of the 40 & 8 and American Legion Post 387 in Franklin. He is pleased to serve on this very special committee.
Katrina Glocke
Board member since 2018
Katrina previously served as Flag master for the SCVM. She served in the Army and Army Reserve for six years. She is a member of the Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243 in Plymouth.
Dennis Halloran
Grounds & Maintenance Board member since 2016
Dennis takes care of the grounds and maintenance at the memorial. He served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1975-1995. He retired from Spartech Plastics where he worked in the maintenance department. He is a member of the Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243 in Plymouth. He serves on the board to remember and honor those who came before us to protect our way of life.
Denise Heiligenthal
Vice Chairman Board Member Since 2016
Denise has served as Vice-Chairman of the SCVM since December of 2017. She is a Veteran who served in the Army, Army Reserve and the Wisconsin National Guard. She feels that being a part of the SCVM Board provides a personal opportunity to continue to serve, support and honor our local community Veterans. Fun fact: She was part of the 7-member Honor Guard dedicating the SCVM on August 20, 1994.
Ken Hemenway
Assistant Treasurer Board Member Since 2014
Ken serves as Assistant Treasurer for the SCVM. He is a veteran of the Navy and served from 1960-1964. He is a member of VFW Post 9156 and is a Past Post Commander and a Past District Commander. He retired from Kohler Company where he worked as an enameller. Ken enjoys his time serving on the board. He feels it’s important to keep the memorial active and to ensure that the community never forgets the sacrifices made by those who served.
Philip Stegemeyer
Treasurer Board member since 2015.
Phil has served as Assistant Treasurer of the SCVM for 6 years before becoming Treasurer. He is a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1983-1992. He has worked as a mechanical assembler for 25 years and is a lifetime member of VFW Post 9156. He feels it is important to serve on the board so that we can continue to recognize the heroes of our community.
Kerk Evans
Flag master, Assistant Grounds & Maintenance Board member since 2024
Kerk was a fourth-generation mason for over 25 years. He retired as a Facilities Specialist at Kohler Company where he coordinated building and ground maintenance. He enjoys hunting, antiquing, motorcycling, car shows and reading. He is the second of three generations in his family to serve in the U.S. Navy Seabees. Kerk proudly served in the military from 1982-1988. Kerk is a member of American Legion Post 83, American Legion Riders District 2 and a Life Member of the Navy Seabee Veterans of America. Serving on this committee allows him to promote Americanism and honor our local veterans and their families.
Allen Nohl
Chairman Board member since 1999
Allen has served as Chairman of the SCVM Board since 2000. Shortly after high school, Mr. Nohl enlisted in the US Army and was assigned to a helicopter crew in Vietnam. While there, he was the lone survivor of an accident in which two helicopters on a support mission crashed into each other and exploded in flames. Nohl was awarded a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in 1972 from the Army.
Allen freely gives his time to serve veterans throughout Sheboygan County.
Jessica Huss
Board member since 2024
Jessica is a veteran who served in the Wisconsin National Guard for six years as a part of the Military Police Corps. She participated in several deployments, including Post 9/11 Airport Security, Operation Joint Forge and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
She enjoys serving her community and has been part of the Sheboygan Rotary Club for three years. She also enjoys staying active outside by running, walking, hiking and biking.
She believes it’s important for veterans and their families to share their stories and be recognized for their sacrifices. SCVM is a great way to do that, and it is an incredible asset to our community!
Benjamin Singleton
Board member since 2025
Ben is a peer counselor for veterans, enjoys taking his son on adventures and is a member of Milwaukee Rugby Football Club. He was an Infantryman in the Army from 03-09, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and took part in the invasion of Iraq in 03, seeing engagements in Samawah, Fallujah and Baghdad. He returned to Iraq in 06 with 4th Infantry Division as a sniper.
He serves on the board because he wants to give back to the veterans that gave him such a tremendous welcome home and helped him to have a high standard of living. He feels particularly that Vietnam and Gulf War veterans have changed his life for the better. His life’s mission is to ensure the next generations of veterans have the same welcome home he did.
Non Veteran Board Of Directors - No Voting Rights
Bonnie Benzschawel
Non-voting Member Since 2000
Bonnie has been employed at Hoffman’s Flower Land for over 40 years. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 387 in Franklin and also Cabane 10-80. She feels that the SCVM is a good organization, and she is honored to serve on its board.
Kathy Halloran
Non-voting Board Member Since 2016
Kathy is a past secretary of the SCVM and is currently the webmaster for SCVM. She retired from the Plymouth Police Department where she served as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police. She is a member of the Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Unit 243 in Plymouth. Kathy is the proud wife, mother, sister and aunt to many veterans and she serves on the SCVM board to honor their service.
Bob Heilgenthal
Non-voting Board Member Since 2016
Bob shares that it is important for him to belong to the SCVM Board so that he can support his veteran wife and honor his dad who is a Vietnam veteran.
Darlene Meyers
Assistant Secretary Non-voting Board Member Since 2014
Darlene works full time at Acuity Insurance in Sheboygan. She has been the SCVM Assistant Secretary since 2014 and is an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unity #387 in Franklin. Her father was on the original SCVM committee that brought the dream of having a veteran’s memorial in Sheboygan County to reality. She honors his wishes, his original work and continues his legacy.
Sue Nohl
Non-voting Board Member Since 2010
Sue retired from Francis Chiropractic Clinic after 30 years as a Chiropractic Assistant. She is the spouse of the SCVM Chairman, Allen Nohl. She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Franklin Unit 387 and has held various offices within that organization. Promoting the SCVM and all it means to our Veterans and their families is very important to her.
Lynnette Rakun
Non-voting Board Member Since 2015
Lynnette was employed at Wells Fargo Bank for 40 years and retired as Site Manager, Milwaukee Remote Item Processing. As a member of the Ivy League Garden Club she began attending SCVM meetings in preparation for the 2015 rededication of the SCVM Blue Star Marker. At this dedication, national and state Garden Club representatives shared information on the new Gold Star Marker program. Ivy League members, in cooperation with the SCVM, installed this marker at the memorial in 2016. She remains on the SCVM as a representative of the Ivy League Garden Club.
Barb Scholten
Secretary Non-voting Board Member Since 2004
Barb served as secretary from 2004 – 2018 and again from 2021 to present. She is retired.
Bradley J. Wessel
Financial Advisor
Non-voting Board Member Since 2006
Brad has served as the SCVM Financial Adviser since 2006. He is a financial adviser at Voyage Wealth Strategies located in Sheboygan. Brad is active in his community and also serves as a board member for George D. Warriner Schools, a project-based learning charter school in Sheboygan. Additionally, he volunteers and supports a number of local non-profit organizations that work with children, education, or veterans. While never having the honor of serving the country; Brad developed a great affinity and respect for veterans through a close personal relationship with an Air Force veteran who served in Nha Trang Vietnam. He is honored to have worked with the Veterans Memorial for over 15 years.
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