The Society's Board of Directors

Chris Straight - President
​Chris lives in the Town of Cleveland and was appointed FAHS President in July 2023.  He had a big role in helping to get the Society started and has a passion for local history,  genealogy, and cemetery marker work.  Chris is a regional planner, bringing some unique knowledge to our organization. 
Gary Knuth - Vice-President
​Gary grew up in Fairchild and graduated from the local high school.
​He retired as a railroad manager and is currently also the President of the Fairchild Sportsmen’s Club.
Nancy Watenphul -
Secretary/Treasurer
Nancy grew up in the Fairchild area and was a member of the first combined Osseo-Fairchild graduating class.  A former high school English teacher, Nancy is a collector of Fairchild memorabilia and loves genealogical research.  She has served as the Secretary of the Fairchild Cemetery Association since its reorganization in 2013.
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Bill Klingelhoets - Director
​Bill has a degree in history and was a member and director of the St. Croix County Historical Society, where he also served as a caretaker of the Octagon House Civil War-era historic site.  Bill farms near Fairchild and has a keen interest in the area’s history.
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Wayne Brevik - Director
​Wayne is a lifetime resident of Fairchild.  He is the General Manager/Promoter of Marshfield Motor Speedway and is a WIAA basketball official.  He is active in the local community, including as a past Boy Scout leader and as a Fairchild Lions Club Citizen of the Year.
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​Rosanne Traczek - Director
​Rozanne retired as a school teacher after 40 years, achieving Lifetime status.  She also served on the Osseo-Fairchild School Board for 17 years.  Rozanne currently serves as the Secretary of the Fairchild Alumni Association and the Director of the Fairchild Public Library where she enjoys helping patrons and visitors to discover the history of their families and community.
Debbie Peterson - Director
Debbie was born and raised on a farm in the Fairchild area. She graduated from Fairchild and stayed in the area until moving to Alabama for 22 years.  While in Alabama, she became a nurse and worked as an emergency nurse for 17 years.  She returned home to Fairchild after retiring and is involved in many community and veteran service organizations in Fairchild and Osseo. 

Fairchild - A Community Worth Exploring

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​Whether visiting or staying awhile, we welcome you to be part of the Fairchild area community.  We are a community where neighbors help neighbors and friends meet.  It is in our nature to face and overcome challenges together.  Our small-town atmosphere is a fun, safe place to live, work, and play for people of all ages.  Our forests, scenic landscape, and exceptional recreational trails connect us to our past while fostering pathways for local industry, tourism, artisans, and outdoor family fun.
Rights reserved.  Photos and information on this website may be copyrighted.  Photo credits:  Huron Street from Wisconsin State Historical Society (top background); individual pictures/portraits provided by each respective Board member.  Wisconsin State Historical Society pictures used here by FAHS with permission.
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