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Olof Valley Residency: Early 1900's  Little is known about Olof Valley, except he built and operated the fourth resort on Big St. Germain Lake in the early 1900's. This was Normandy Court, a large resort on the south shore of the lake. He was born in Sweden and came to the U.S. as a young child with his parents. Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Unknown Interment: Unknown Top or Menu Bernard Van Aker Residency: Unknown Bernie operated a very successful lawn maintenance service in our area. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid golfer, and played for Sisters Saloon (Peacock) softball team. He suffered a fatal heart attack in 2000 shortly after arriving home from playing a softball game 
Date deceased: 2000 Cause of death: Heart attack Interment: St. Germain Cemetery Top or Menu John Vandervort Residency: Unknown John taught in the Juve School for many years. He also owned two resorts on Lost Lake. One was Forest Primeval where the "Stone House" is located and he owned most of that shoreline. He was an energetic visualizer and enthusiastic promoter of our area. Here are only two of his many projects for the community. What is now Holiday Estates and Timbergate was a planned airport for St. Germain to be named Weber's Field in honor of William Weber. It did not materialize and Paul Keene and Marlene Bartelt's husband purchased the land to make the two subdivisions. John was also the creator of "Colorama" and St. Germain held the first one in 1960. It is now one our biggest fall festivals and has spread to other communities. 
Date deceased: Unknown Cause of death: Unknown Interment: St. Germain Cemetery Top or Menu Charles Vogel Residency: Early 1970's He purchased Rustic Manor Motel when he first came to St. Germain and operated it for several years. During this time he started Charles Vogel Enterprises and operated this construction company for 30 years. He is now semi-retired. At one time he purchased the Twilight Tavern, remodeled it, added the basement, and leased it until he sold it. Top or Menu James Vogel Residency: Early-1970's  Jim is a son of Charles Vogel. He operated Jimbo's Trucking for several years and his blue and pink-flamed "Quadzilla" truck was easily recognized. He then worked for Vogel Enterprises until it closed. he currently works in Minoqua, WI. Top or Menu Steven Vogel Residency: Early-1970's Steve is a son of Charles Vogel. He purchased and operated the Muskie Queen for several years. He was employed with Vogel Construction for many years and now has his own excavating business. Top or Menu Terri Vogel Residency: Mid-1970's Terri is a daughter of Jim Benson and married to Steve Vogel. She was employed with Vogel Construction until it was closed. Top or Menu |
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