The Story of Larry and Elsie Lohr l History Speaks

The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome Rick Lohr as our guest speaker for its History Speaks series at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau).

This month is a look at the story of two young people of the Depression Era who succeeded in businesses in Marathon City. Their entrepreneurship in Lohr Furniture and Funeral Homes, and in developing Pine Valley Golf Course were just part of their contributions to the community and economy of Marathon City. They left their family a legacy of community service, perseverance, and risk taking.

Rick holds a master’s degree in teaching from UW-Stevens Point, with a concentration in 20th century East Asian history. Rick Lohr is a retired world history teacher at Wausau West and Newman High Schools, and owner/manager of Pine Valley Golf Course. He and his older sister, Jackie, and younger sister, Linda, are proud of the heritage of their parent's accomplishments in Marathon City.

This event is free and open to the public—no RSVP required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore.

For more information please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750, online https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarathonCountyHistory/.

You may also like the following events from Marathon County Historical Society:

• This Thursday, 11th September, 11:00 am, Storytime in the Garden in Wausau
• Next Sunday, 21st September, 11:00 am, Voices from the Past: An Historical Walk through Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau
• Next month, 3rd October, 05:30 pm, Vintage Game Night in Wausau

Also check out other Sports events in Wausau, Workshops in Wausau, Business events in Wausau.