Meet Some of Our Fossils

- introducing the 2025 Board of Directors

  • Treasurer - Dean Tillema

    Dean has lived in Beaver Dam since the 1980s and served on the museum board for over 20 years. He is a retired CPA, who love military history, and peace and quiet.

  • President - Patrick Lutz

    For over 45 years, Patrick has called Beaver Dam home. A history buff, Patrick enjoys fabricating items and taught carpentry at the high school for many years. He is involved in the Beaver Dam Area Community Theater and the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation.

  • Curator - Kurt Sampson

    A passionate mound warrior and avid cook, Kurt has over 30 years of experience as a curator and archaeologist in Wisconsin. He enjoys reading, researching local history and pampering his dog, Frankie.

a picture of the 2025 Board of Directors and volunteers at the Dodge County Historical Society

Meet the rest of us...

Mark Born - Vice President

Steve Hankes - Secretary

Glen Link - Building Maintenance

Jenny Harris - Webmaster

Kathy Barnett

Mary Cudnohfsky

Steven Kuenzi

Jeremy Mason

Laurie Propst

Beth Rueter