University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Interviewee | Collection Sort descending | Description | Interviewer | Date of Interview | Location of Interview | Affiliation |
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Lynn and Larry Benedict | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Larry Benedict, born in Oshkosh in 1932, has been involved in sturgeon spearing for over 55 years, having learned the sport from his father. He has consistently participated in sturgeon spearing, only missing one year due to heart surgery. Larry's wife, Lynn Benedict, born in Chicago in 1936, became interested in sturgeon spearing through her husband and has been an active participant, having speared around 20 sturgeons. Over the years, the couple has shared experiences of sturgeon spearing, including memorable catches and challenges faced while out on the ice. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Darlene Czeskleba | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Darlene Czeskleba talks about her and her husband, Don Czeskleba, in an interview with Kathleen Schmitt Kline. Her husband was a state fish hatchery manager, and she discusses his job responsibilities, awards, achievements, and involvement in sturgeon management. |
Kathleen Schmitt Kline | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Bob and Darlene Homan | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Bob and Darlene Homan are interviewed by Dick Koerner about Darlene's record sturgeon and other spearing stories. |
Dick Koerner | Neenah, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Don Reiter | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Kathleen Schmitt Kline interviews Don Reiter, the Tribal Fish and Wildlife Manager for the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. Don discusses his history with sturgeon and the Menominee Tribe, particularly in relation to restricted Menominee access to sturgeon spearing in the past. |
Kathleen Schmitt Kline | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Daniel Wollersheim | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Daniel Wollersheim is interviewed about building ice saws and spears. Daniel tells stories about his days sturgeon spearing and explains the cleaning and cooking process for sturgeon. Interviewer identity unknown. |
Unknown | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Eugene Biettler | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Eugene Biettler was born in Winchester, Wisconsin, on October 13th, 1940. He grew up in a family of four children, with two brothers and two sisters. His father worked for Winnebago County, while his mother was a housekeeper. His introduction sturgeon fishing began in 1962, following his completion of a course at Reinhart School, which sparked his initial interest in the activity. Biettler was known for his involvement in the community and tradition of sturgeon spearing, often sharing stories and experiences related to this activity. |
Richard Braasch | Unknown | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Haze Diemel, Jr. | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Haze Diemel Jr. is interviewed by Ronald M. Bruch and Kathleen Schmitt Kline about his experiences sturgeon fishing and shares the history of the area. He tells stories about fooling the babysitters and past deputies and wardens, and explains Shadows on the Wolf. |
Ronald M. Bruch, Kathleen Schmitt Kline | Shiocton, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Clarence Hopp | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Richard Braasch interviews Clarence Hopp about near misses while sturgeon spearing, tactics for attracting sturgeon with decoys, and cooking sturgeon when he is lucky enough to spear one. |
Richard Braasch | Berlin, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Leroy Remme | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Leroy Remme, while only sturgeon spearing for around six years, caught one of the largest fish ever recorded on Lake Winnebago in 1990. In his interview with Dominic Carmona, he talks about seeing the fish, spearing it, and the trouble it took to get the fish out of the water, out of the shanty, and into his truck. He talks about feeling bad for killing a fish that was suspected of being 100 years old. Leroy also relates some changes in the sport. |
Dominic Carmona | Appleton, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum | |
Howard Wruck | People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish |
Dominic C. Carmona interviews Howard Wruck about his own and his family's history with sturgeon spearing. Howard discusses cooking methods for sturgeon and spearing stories. |
Dominic Carmona | Oshkosh, WI | University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum |