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Beth Parkansky

Beth Parkansky is the owner of Apples of Eden in Greendale. Apples of Eden is a wonderful store filled with gourmet apples, fine chocolates, unique gifts and nostaligic candies. Have you noticed that there is something amazing that seems to happen as soon as people walk in the door at Apples of Eden? Perhaps Beth...

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Volunteer

Herb Ripka

Herb Ripka is a longtime resident of Greendale. He moved here in 1993 after starting a new job at Reiman Publications in 1992. Herb currently works as a Product Demonstrator for CDS at Costco in New Berlin. As an active member of the Greendale Lions, he serves as Rummage On The Green coordinator, Gazebo brick...

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Medical, Retired, Social Worker, Teacher, Volunteer

Mary Mainella

Mary Mainella’s connection to Greendale spans nearly the entire history of the village itself. Born to parents who moved here in 1941, Mary has called Greendale home for about 75 years and has spent a lifetime serving others through careers in nursing, social work, and education, as well as decades of volunteer service. Today, Mary...

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Business Owner, Community Engagement, Government Official, Retired, Volunteer

Colleen Fechtmeyer

Colleen has a long family history in Greendale. Her parents were original Greendale pioneers having moved here in 1938. Colleen has lived in Greendale her whole life and resides in the Greendale original house that she grew up in with ten siblings. Colleen has, and continues to, generously share her time and talents via several...

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Business Owner

Mike Luce

Mike Luce is the owner of Barbecue Supply Company on Broad Street in the Village, which opened in April 2021. If you love barbecue, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need! Mike has a passion for everything barbecue and for bringing people together. Whether you want to talk about ingredients, tools or techniques,...

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Business Development, Community Engagement, Manager, Volunteer

Anne Marie Pierce

Ann Marie Pierce has a warmth and an energy that is contagious. As the point person for The Reiman Foundation and Grandhaven LLC since 1998, her positive impact has been extensive. Thank you, Ann Marie, for sharing your gifts and talents with the Village of Greendale and beyond. We are grateful for you! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I’m...

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Business Owner, Musician, Teacher

Michael Grassman

Michael Grassman is a Village resident who shares his love of music with Greendale and the surrounding communities in a variety of ways. He is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, session musician, instructor, sound/lighting engineer and also an event DJ. If you haven’t seen Michael perform in person, you can check out some of his videos and...

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Coach, Volunteer

Guy W Ouellette

Guy W Ouellette is a long time resident of Greendale who has been sharing his time and talents with the Village for many years. You may recognize Guy from the GEA Resale, Village Days, or other Greendale events where he has volunteered. Guy was also very involved with Twi-Nite baseball for several years coaching and...

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General Manager, Green Industry Expert

John Lewandowski

John Lewandowski has a positive attitude, is dedicated to the community, and has a zest for life. With 26 years of service to the Bluemel family, John’s journey from part-time delivery driver to overseeing retail operations and managing key properties reflects his remarkable energy and commitment. John’s influence extends beyond Bluemel’s as the former president...

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Retired, Teacher, Volunteer

Al Hafemeister

Al Hafemeister has been part of the Greendale community for over five decades—both as an educator and as a neighbor. Now 82, Al was born in Milwaukee and raised in West Allis. He began teaching in 1966 and soon found his professional and personal home in Greendale, where he and his wife Betty have lived...

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School Board, Teacher, Volunteer

John Comiskey

John Comiskey was elected to the Greendale School Board in 2015 and is currently the Vice President. He has served on both the Policy and the Park & Rec Committees. John is a Greendale native, dedicated family man and longtime educator. He lives in Greendale with his wife Chandra (Director of the local soccer club),...

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Art Enthusiast, Real Estate, Volunteer

Jackie Kraemer

Jackie Kraemer has been a Greendale resident her whole life. Her family history goes even further back with her grandparents moving here in 1938! Jackie is a 3rd generation Greendale Original Homeowner. Jackie volunteers and contributes to our community in many impactful ways. She is the Co-Chair of the Greendale 4th of July parade, was...

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