COLUMBIA, Mo. – Making the best better for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, 53 4-H luminaries joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, Aug. 18 at the State Fair Community College campus in Sedalia. Inductees from 43 counties established a legacy totaling 1,625 years of service to 4-H. Family members and friends attended the sixth annual event.
“This celebration acknowledges the contributions of distinguished 4-H leaders—past and present,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Chair Nelda Godfrey.
The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame.
“These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Reams.
2012 inductees and counties:
Lyle Houts, Atchison County
Barbara Stewart, Barry
Bill and Sheri Keltner, Barton
The late Walter Hearting, Bates
Barb Oakley, Boone
Linda Vey, Buchanan
Linda McElwee, Caldwell
Glenn Coleman, Cass
Beverly Hasner, Clark
Margaret Bray, Clinton
The late Clarence and Evelyn Loesch, Cole
Patricia Campbell, Cooper
John Saunders, DeKalb
Maryellen Davis, Franklin
Paula E. Sager, Gentry
Leonard and Esther Hackman, Howard
The late Gary Fletcher, Jackson
Richard and Joyce Dawson, Jasper
Marte M. Carter, Johnson
Gary and Billie Schuette, Lafayette
Ronnie and Janet Adams, Lawrence
Fleer Feeds, Lewis
Diane Suchland, Lincoln
Darla Snyder, Linn
Jim Donoho, Livingston
Roylynn Rowe, Macon
Kenny and Janet Lovelace, Marion
Diane Cole, Moniteau
The late Jacquie Stuart, Monroe
Jo Ann Hill, Osage
Teresa and the late Anthony Simon, Pettis
Deidre Martin, Pike
Sandra Ross, Putnam
Ruth Calcaterra, Ralls
Sam and Ethel Messer, Randolph
The late Faye Melson, Ripley
Pat Werneke, Saline
Bruce and Linda Jackson, Schuyler
Bruce Childress, Scotland
Marilyn Simpson, Shelby
Delbert Burrow, St. Clair
The late John Brehmer, Stoddard
Wayne Chazelle, Washington
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