Dick Koerner

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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Pete Schuh People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish

Pete Schuh is interviewed by Dick Koerner about his experiences spear fishing, changes in regulations over time, and superstitions.

Dick Koerner Menasha, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum
Ron Vanderzanden People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish

Ron Vanderzanden is interviewed by Dick Koerner about increased regulations and fines in modern day spearing, including the half day season, and the impact it has on poaching. Ron also tells tales of his past experiences sturgeon spearing.

Dick Koerner Menasha, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum
Wayne Hoelzel People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish

On October 12, 2007, Dick Koerner interviewed Wayne Hoelzel for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish oral history project. Wayne Hoelzel, born on April 12, 1947, in Neenah, Wisconsin, has been involved in sturgeon spearing, a tradition he inherited from his family. Residing in Menasha, Wisconsin, Hoelzel has participated in sturgeon spearing for over four decades, with only a brief interruption during his service in the military.

Dick Koerner Menasha, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum