Richard Braasch

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

Richard Braasch interviews Vic Schneider about exceptional sturgeon spearing stories and changes in the sport over time.

Richard Braasch Fond du Lac, WI University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Oshkosh Public Museum