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/.
The Marathon County Historical Society is located in the Woodson History Center. Exhibit and office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Research Library is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours of the Yawkey House Museum are available Tuesday through Sunday—please call for details.
MCHS’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit materials related to the history of Marathon County and to help the public connect with the past through education and storytelling.