Post 122 Dodge, Nebraska
Post 122
Dodge, Nebraska
About This Post
Post Namesake
Lewis Cerv: Louis Cerv was one of the first men to be inducted into the service from Dodge in 1917. He died in a hospital after being gassed.
Emil Vitek: Emil Vitek was inducted at the same time, he was never found. He was missing in action after a major battle in Europe.
Notable Members
Past Commanders:
Dr. LeRoy Ludden - 1920
Albert J. Clement - 1921
William Weidner - 1922
William Weidner - 1923
E. E. Kauffold - 1924
C. A. Srb - 1925
Hugo F. Srb - 1926
Dr. B. V. Kenney - 1927
George Humlicek - 1928
Joe Stecker - 1929
William E. Thomas - 1930
Dr. Gilbert J. Srb - 1931
August H. Hanson - 1932
Dr. D. G. Albrecht - 1933
Gale Scofield - 1934
Albert J. Clement - 1935
J. W. Knipping - 1936
J. W Knipping - 1937
Joseph Bicak - 1938
Emil Matejka - 1939
Dr. Gilbert J. Srb - 1940
August Moench - 1941
Edward J. Simanek - 1942
George Humlicek - 1943
C. A. Vrba - 1944
C. A. Vrba - 1945
C. A. Vrba - 1946
Emil Matejka - 1947
Emil Matejka - 1948
Norbert Kampschneider - 1949
Richard Landerfield - 1950
C. B. Cowger - 1951
Emil Matejka - 1952
Emil Matejka - 1953
Raymond Schulze - 1954
Dr. M. G. Watchorn - 1955
Emil E. Tresnak - 1956
Edward W. Uher - 1957
John Ondracek - 1958
Eddie Bures - 1959
Albin Eikmeier - 1960
Dr. Earl Berens - 1981
Louis Kroenke - 1962
Richard Pruss - 1963
Ernie Dvorak - 1964
Francis Ruskamp - 1965
Paul Smeal - 1966
Louis Steffensmeier - 1967
Valerian Eikmeier - 1968
Vincent Dirkschneider - 1969
Anthony Blankenau - 1970
Edward W. Uher - 1971
Francis Dirkschneider - 1972
Francis Dirkschneider - 1973
Walter Steffensmeier - 1974
Walter Steffensmeier - 1975
Norman Mendlik - 1976
Art Baumert - 1977
Louis Bohaboj - 1978
David Brester - 1979
Paul Meyer - 1980
Paul Meyer - 1981
Clarence Eikmeier - 1982
Tom Mlnarik - 1983
Norman Fendrick - 1984
Ken Kauffold - 1985
Gerald Nienaber - 1986
David Brester - 1986
Robert Blankenau - 1987
Dr. John Boucher - 1988
Bill Schulte - 1989
David Brester - 1990
Allen Emanuel - 1991
Bill Schulte - 1992
Don Wadzinski - 1993
Tony Blankenau - 1994
William Dunlevy - 1995
Bob Belsky - 1995
Bob Kreikemeier - 1996
Daniel Kluthe - 1997
Daniel Kluthe - 1998
Daniel Ortmeier - 1999
Daniel Ortmeier - 2000
Vincent Ortmeier - 2001
Vincent Ortmeier - 2002
Louis Kroenke - 2003
Francis Ruskamp - 2004
Francis Ruskamp - 2005
Gerald Maresh - 2006
Gerald Maresh - 2007
Leo Rueschhoff - 2008
Clarence Eikmeier - 2009
Leo Rueschhoff - 2010
Richard Roubal - 2009
Leo Rueschhoff - 2010
Richard Roubal - 2011
Dennis Preast - 2012
Ben Burton - 2013
Richard Roubal - 2014
What Makes this Post Unique
The Post is located in the Holsten Memorial Building. This structure was erected by Richard H. Holsten and Lilliam K. Holsten for the Village of Dodge and for use by The American Legion Post 122 and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. The building is gratefully dedicated to the memory of the Holsten Family.
The building is also known for the town Tony Stecher lived in. Tony Stecher - 1889 - 1954. Tony was the Minneapolis Outstanding Wrestling and boxin Promoter. The achievements of Tony Stecher and his brother Joe Stecher, former World's champion, will forever be a part of wrestling history.
Photos
Veterans Memory Park - Dodge Nebraska
Post 122 Flag Folding Ceremony at St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Dodge, NE
New Flags fly over the Dodge Veterans Memory Park
Veterans Continuous Membership
Tony Stecher - Plaque in entry.
You Can't Tell A Vet Just By Looking
Youth Activities Steak Dinner
Original Charter
HISTORY
2010
Veterans Memory Park - Dodge Nebraska
Sep 7, 2014
Veterans Memory Park in Dodge, Nebraska started in 2014 has had many additions since it first started. There is still opportunities to be a part of this Veterans Park and share your families veteran story. Please read the flyer information to get more facts and opportunities that you and your family can participate in.
Veterans Memory Park in Dodge, Nebraska started in 2014 has had many additions since it first started. There is still opportunities to be a part of this Veterans Park and share your families veteran story. Please read the flyer information to get more facts and opportunities that you and your family can participate in.
You Can't Tell A Vet Just By Looking!
Oct 11, 2015
The veterans at Parkview Home in Dodge, NE. were presented with a "You Can't Tell A Vet Just by Looking" framed letter. The letter as taken from a saying and various pictures were arranged to promote Veterans. Pictured are: Bottom row, left to right: Vince Dirkschneider, Cy Grosserhode, Victor Kucera, Vince Doernemann and Ed Uher. Back Row l-r Jerry Schulte - Commander, Bob Belsky, Kelly Seitz - Parkview Home Administrator and Tom Schulte. A framed..
The veterans at Parkview Home in Dodge, NE. were presented with a "You Can't Tell A Vet Just by Looking" framed letter. The letter as taken from a saying and various pictures were arranged to promote Veterans. Pictured are: Bottom row, left to right: Vince Dirkschneider, Cy Grosserhode, Victor Kucera, Vince Doernemann and Ed Uher. Back Row l-r Jerry Schulte - Commander, Bob Belsky, Kelly Seitz - Parkview Home Administrator and Tom Schulte. A framed..
WoodmenLife Donates Flags for the Veterans Memory Park
Dec 3, 2015
Representatives Cathy Roeber, Linda Mizikar presented Dodge Legion and VFW leadership with flags to be used for the Memorial being constructed on the North side of the Veterans Building. Pictures l to r William Anderson, Jerry Schulte Commander of Post 122, Linda Mizikar WoodmeLife representative, Cathy Roeber, WoodmenLife Representative Lenny Kemp, Adjutant Post 122, Clarence Wieber, VFW and Memorial representative. An American flag, Nebraska Flag 2 POW*MIA flags one for outside and one for inside..
Representatives Cathy Roeber, Linda Mizikar presented Dodge Legion and VFW leadership with flags to be used for the Memorial being constructed on the North side of the Veterans Building. Pictures l to r William Anderson, Jerry Schulte Commander of Post 122, Linda Mizikar WoodmeLife representative, Cathy Roeber, WoodmenLife Representative Lenny Kemp, Adjutant Post 122, Clarence Wieber, VFW and Memorial representative. An American flag, Nebraska Flag 2 POW*MIA flags one for outside and one for inside..
Youth Activities Steak Dinner
Mar 12, 2016
Legion Post 122 held it's annual Youth Activities Dinner Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the VFW and Legion Veterans Club. The 1965 Class C Baseball Championship team was invited to attend along with the children of the Coach, Norman Mendlik. There were 7 of the team members able to attend. They talked about the team experiences and their journey to win the championship. They were introduced to the attendees after the current baseball team members..
Legion Post 122 held it's annual Youth Activities Dinner Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the VFW and Legion Veterans Club. The 1965 Class C Baseball Championship team was invited to attend along with the children of the Coach, Norman Mendlik. There were 7 of the team members able to attend. They talked about the team experiences and their journey to win the championship. They were introduced to the attendees after the current baseball team members..
American Legion Post 122 demonstrates the folding of the flag ceremony for St. Wenceslaus School children
Apr 14, 2016
American Legion Post 122 demonstrated the folding of the American Flag for the grade school children and staff of St. Wenceslaus School in Dodge. Commander Jerry Schulte introduced the veterans present and provided information as to the veterans branch of service and where they served. Schulte then gave a brief history of the American Flag. Francis Bayer and Lenny Kempf folded the flag with Bill Schulte in attendance. When the flag was completely folded and..
American Legion Post 122 demonstrated the folding of the American Flag for the grade school children and staff of St. Wenceslaus School in Dodge. Commander Jerry Schulte introduced the veterans present and provided information as to the veterans branch of service and where they served. Schulte then gave a brief history of the American Flag. Francis Bayer and Lenny Kempf folded the flag with Bill Schulte in attendance. When the flag was completely folded and..
