Starting in the spring of 2022, a sub-committee of the Plan Commission took on the task of bringing a Veterans Memorial to Three Lakes in the grassy area between the Municipal Building and the Demmer Library. The Veterans Memorial Committee is dedicated to provide a place of honor to pay tribute to all our Veterans, past, present, and future.
Veteran's names and branch of service will be etched in the panel wall. The following criteria must be met to have a name etched on the wall - All U.S. Veterans who served before, during, or after their residence in the Township of Three Lakes and/or any living or deceased Veteran who has any affiliation or tie to the Township of Three Lakes and surrounding area who completed active military service with honorable discharge.
If you want a family member's name included in our memorial that meets our criteria, you can complete the request form HERE or call the Town Office at 715-546-3316 with the information.
DONATION INFORMATION:
If you're looking for a link to submit an online donation, you can do that via our HeyGov widget on the home page of our website. Click on the orange tab for "Submit a Form or a Request"; choose "Get a License or Permit"; click the $Payments tab on the left side; find Veterans Memorial Donation on the page and enter your information. Additional fees will apply when donating via credit card online.
We are also partnering with the Three Lakes Community Foundation on a Community Capital Campaign. If you would like to donate to the Veterans Memorial via that platform, please click HERE. We can't thank them enough for this additional fundraising opportunity!
* *Thank you for all the donations received from everyone!! * *
The Three Lakes School Fab Lab created a display of the memorial, and you can currently view this in the hallway of the Municipal Building.
Soil boring took place on July 26, 2024 which is the first step in the groundbreaking process ~ the project is beginning!!
There are two raffle fundraisers in 2025 - look for tickets at local establishments and events. The meat raffle drawing will take place at 6:00 p.m. on October 18th at the American Legion. The gun raffle drawing will take place at 6:00 p.m. on November 11th at the American Legion.
July 2025 - Groundbreaking begins! The earthwork, storm sewer work, and sidewalk installation are first on the project list.
Veterans Committee Members (l-r): David Habighorst, Kelly Strauss, Linnea Ebann, Pat Volk, Warner Stebbeds, Rich Javenkoski, and Sue Harris. Missing members: Mike Silber and Ed Starke
7/25/25 It's Starting!!!! Much appreciation to all vendors working on this project today and in the coming weeks. Sincere thanks and appreciation go out to Bodart Electric Service who is providing their services at no cost as their way to honor Veterans.
On August 4th, members of the Aqua Devils Waterski Club presented a $500.00 check to members of the Veterans Memorial Committee. The money was raised at the final ski show of the season in memory of Ed Starke. In the photo, L-R: Kamryn Boehm, Ashtin Boehm, Brady Anderson, Jeff Boehm, Kelly Strauss, Sue Harris, Cindy Starke, and Junior Stebbeds.