The SVFD OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD for 2025 went to Dylan Schilhab (center, holding plaque). He made the highest percentage of calls, meetings and drills at 89 percent. The award is sponsored annually by the family of the late Chief Roland Proske and his wife Pat Proske. Making the presentation were (from left) Jeff and Terry Proske, Will Proske, (continuing aftter Schilhab) Pat Proske, Doran Proske holding Clara, and Kelsey Proske holding Lace. . Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES – Receiving awards for reaching milestones as members of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department, along with their years of membership, were: From left – Quentin Riche, 20 years Darren Guentert, 20 years Dustin Machicek, 20 years Pete Garcia, 20 years Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Attendance AWARDS – Firefighters making at least 75 percent of calls, meetings and drills in 2025 were (front row, from left) Doran Proske, 77 percent; Quentin Riche, 81 percent; Caleb Geissen, 81 percent; (back row) Darren Guentert, 83 percent; Drew Brossmann, 84 percent; Randy Wick, 85 percent; Dylan Schilhab, 89 percent; and (not shown) Gary Eudy, 78 percent.
SPONSOR FOR 2024-25 receiving a plaque at the Christmas party was Logan Wilbanks (left), shown with Fire Chief Darren Guentert. Not present were 2024-25 mascot William Eudy, 2025-26 sponsor Elly Wotipka and 2025-26 mascot Kaleb Zapalac. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Retirees – Members retiring from the SVFD this year included: From left – David Geissen, retiring after 20 years Jason Strickland, retiring after 37 years Darren Florus, retiring after 38 years David Jochen, retiring after 41 years Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department presented awards during its annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 11 at St. John Hall. The presentation also included Firefighter of the Year, Pete Garcia, who is pictured on Page 1....
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