Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Chippewa Falls is a city located on the Chippewa River
in Chippewa County
in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The population was 13,661 at the 2010 census. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat
of Chippewa County
.
The city's name originated because of its location on the Chippewa River
, which is named after the Ojibwa
Native American
s. Chippewa is an alternative rendition of Ojibwa.
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray
, and the headquarters for the original Cray Research. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
, the Heyde Center for the Arts
, a showcase venue for artists and performers, Irvine Park
, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair
. Chippewa Falls is also 15 miles from the annual 4 Day music festivals Country Fest
and Rock Fest
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.5 km²), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), or 4.66%, is water.
At the 2000 census
, there were 12,925 people, 5,638 households and 3,247 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,191.2 per square mile (459.9/km2). There were 5,905 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 0.30% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 5,638 households of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89.
Age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median household income
was $32,744, and the median family income was $43,519. Males had a median income of $32,016 versus $22,655 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $18,366. About 8.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
Chippewa Falls was originally a lumber
town that became a railroad town, even though the main railroad line of the 1870s went through Eau Claire, about 10 miles to the south. In 1870, the West Wisconsin Railway
built a line from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Milwaukee through the area at Eau Claire. Following this, the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Railway established a line running from Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls. In 1880, the CF&W was joined by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Railway pushing its way west from Abbotsford. This was followed in 1881 by the Chippewa Falls & Northern Railroad, which built a line north from Chippewa Falls to Bloomer, eventually being extended to Superior.
Around 1700, French explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur
discovered the Chippewa Spring near the river. Politician Thaddeus C. Pound
founded the Chippewa Springs Health Club in 1887 and at one point oversaw the company that bottled the water for sale. A Spring House was built over the original spring in 1893 and remains today, across from the modern water bottling plant on Park Ave.
The Chippewa Falls Area School District (CFSD) serves the city of Chippewa Falls. It has two high schools: Chippewa Falls Senior High
and Chippewa Falls Alternate High School; two middle schools: Chippewa Falls Middle School, and Chippewa Falls Alternate Middle School; and six elementary schools: Parkview, Hillcrest, Southview, Stillson, Halmstad, and Jim Falls Elementary.
In addition there are several parochial schools: McDonell Central Catholic High School
, Notre Dame Middle School, Holy Ghost, St. Charles, and St. Peter Elementary Schools, all of which are part of the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools (CACS).
The original McDonell High School building, sitting at a prominent location above downtown Chippewa Falls, is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The structure was built in 1907 and, after the school moved to a more suburban location, it sat abandoned for a number of years until it was taken over by the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association and converted into the Heyde Center for the Arts in 2000.
, dr. Jennifer Keller
in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis
and the title character of Annie Hall
.
The largest employers in the city are:
Chippewa River (Wisconsin)
The Chippewa River in Wisconsin flows approximately 183 miles through west-central and northwestern Wisconsin. It was once navigable for approximately 50 miles of its length, from the Mississippi River, by Durand, northeast to Eau Claire. Its catchment defines a portion of the northern boundary...
in Chippewa County
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The population was 13,661 at the 2010 census. Incorporated as a city in 1869, it is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Chippewa County
Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
.
The city's name originated because of its location on the Chippewa River
Chippewa River (Wisconsin)
The Chippewa River in Wisconsin flows approximately 183 miles through west-central and northwestern Wisconsin. It was once navigable for approximately 50 miles of its length, from the Mississippi River, by Durand, northeast to Eau Claire. Its catchment defines a portion of the northern boundary...
, which is named after the Ojibwa
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
s. Chippewa is an alternative rendition of Ojibwa.
Chippewa Falls is the birthplace of Seymour Cray
Seymour Cray
Seymour Roger Cray was an American electrical engineer and supercomputer architect who designed a series of computers that were the fastest in the world for decades, and founded Cray Research which would build many of these machines. Called "the father of supercomputing," Cray has been credited...
, and the headquarters for the original Cray Research. It is also the home of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is a regional American beermaker based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Leinenkugel is mainly distributed in the Upper Midwest, but is available in limited quantities throughout the United States...
, the Heyde Center for the Arts
Heyde Center for the Arts
The Heyde Center for the Arts is an art center located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Constructed in 1907 in the Neoclassical architecture style, it is the original site of McDonell Central Catholic High School...
, a showcase venue for artists and performers, Irvine Park
Irvine Park (Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin)
Irvine Park is a city park located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Founded in 1906 by William Irvine, it covers including a zoo, started in 1909 as a bear pen, and museum.-External Links:...
, and the annual Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Northern Wisconsin State Fair
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is a state fair held annually in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It was started in 1897 when the state government recognized the difficulty northern Wisconsin citizens had in trying to reach the Wisconsin State Fair held in West Allis. The fair had an attendance of...
. Chippewa Falls is also 15 miles from the annual 4 Day music festivals Country Fest
Country Fest
Country Fest is a major music festival that is held every year right around late June in Cadott, Wisconsin. Over thousands of people attend this music festival that was started in 1987...
and Rock Fest
Rock Fest
Rock Fest is also a block on VH1 ClassicRock Fest is an annual four-day rock music festival located near the town of Cadott, Wisconsin. The festival site hosts two large camping areas for tents and RVs as well as a single concert area for shows, concessions, and beer tents. Rock Fest has been held...
.
Geography
Chippewa Falls is located at 44.934110°N 91.393228°W (44.934110, -91.393228).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 11.4 square miles (29.5 km²), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), or 4.66%, is water.
Demographics
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 12,925 people, 5,638 households and 3,247 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,191.2 per square mile (459.9/km2). There were 5,905 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 0.30% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 5,638 households of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89.
Age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
was $32,744, and the median family income was $43,519. Males had a median income of $32,016 versus $22,655 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $18,366. About 8.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.
History
Lumber
Lumber or timber is wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural material for construction, or wood pulp for paper production....
town that became a railroad town, even though the main railroad line of the 1870s went through Eau Claire, about 10 miles to the south. In 1870, the West Wisconsin Railway
West Wisconsin Railway
The West Wisconsin Railway was a small railroad in Wisconsin, connecting the Chicago and North Western Railway to Hudson.In 1878 the West Wisconsin Railway was acquired by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway....
built a line from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Milwaukee through the area at Eau Claire. Following this, the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Railway established a line running from Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls. In 1880, the CF&W was joined by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Railway pushing its way west from Abbotsford. This was followed in 1881 by the Chippewa Falls & Northern Railroad, which built a line north from Chippewa Falls to Bloomer, eventually being extended to Superior.
Around 1700, French explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur
Pierre-Charles Le Sueur
Pierre-Charles Le Sueur was a French fur trader and explorer in North America, recognized as the first known European to explore the Minnesota River valley....
discovered the Chippewa Spring near the river. Politician Thaddeus C. Pound
Thaddeus C. Pound
Thaddeus Coleman Pound was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. Pound was Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1870 - 1872...
founded the Chippewa Springs Health Club in 1887 and at one point oversaw the company that bottled the water for sale. A Spring House was built over the original spring in 1893 and remains today, across from the modern water bottling plant on Park Ave.
Education
Chippewa Falls High School
Chippewa Falls High School is a public high school located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It is also referred to as "Chi-Hi". Chi-Hi has been among the top in the state when it comes to academics. The school is also known for its athletics and marching band. The school belongs to the Big Rivers...
and Chippewa Falls Alternate High School; two middle schools: Chippewa Falls Middle School, and Chippewa Falls Alternate Middle School; and six elementary schools: Parkview, Hillcrest, Southview, Stillson, Halmstad, and Jim Falls Elementary.
In addition there are several parochial schools: McDonell Central Catholic High School
McDonell Central Catholic High School
McDonell Central Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic high school in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in the Diocese of La Crosse. It is the only Catholic high school in Chippewa County....
, Notre Dame Middle School, Holy Ghost, St. Charles, and St. Peter Elementary Schools, all of which are part of the Chippewa Area Catholic Schools (CACS).
The original McDonell High School building, sitting at a prominent location above downtown Chippewa Falls, is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The structure was built in 1907 and, after the school moved to a more suburban location, it sat abandoned for a number of years until it was taken over by the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association and converted into the Heyde Center for the Arts in 2000.
In Popular Culture
Chippewa Falls is the birth place and hometown of the fictional characters Jack Dawson in the movie TitanicTitanic (1997 film)
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. A fictionalized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater and Billy Zane as Rose's fiancé, Cal...
, dr. Jennifer Keller
Jennifer Keller
Dr. Jennifer Keller is a fictional character from the Canadian-American military science fiction series Stargate Atlantis, a spin-off series to Stargate SG-1. She is played by Canadian actress Jewel Staite, who previously played the Wraith Ellia in season two episode "Instinct"...
in the science fiction series Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's Stargate franchise. The show was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off series of Stargate SG-1, which was created by Wright and Jonathan Glassner and was itself...
and the title character of Annie Hall
Annie Hall
Annie Hall is a 1977 American romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen from a screenplay co-written with Marshall Brickman and co-starring Diane Keaton. One of Allen's most popular and most honored films, it won four Academy Awards including Best Picture...
.
Economy
| 1 | TTM Advanced Circuits |
| 2 | Chippewa Falls Public Schools |
| 3 | Saint Joseph's Hospital |
| 4 | Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000... |
| 5 | Mason Companies Inc Shoemall ShoeMall.com is an online shop for men’s and women’s footwear based at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. They are an entirely web based retailer developed in 1999 by parent company- Mason Companies.- History :... |
| 6 | Chippewa County Chippewa County, Wisconsin Chippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County... |
| 7 | Silicon Graphics International Silicon Graphics International Silicon Graphics International Corp. , is an American manufacturer of computer hardware and software, including high-performance computing solutions, x86-based servers for datacenter deployment, and visualization products... |
| 8 | Cooperative Educational Service Agency #10 |
| 9 | Cray Inc |
| 10 | Wissota Healthcare Regional Vent CT |
Notable natives and residents
- Robert AndersonRobert Anderson (United States Navy)Robert Anderson was an officer in the United States Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Navy Cross.His award citation reads:Anderson was born on September 17, 1918 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His official residence was listed as Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.-References:...
- Navy CrossNavy CrossThe Navy Cross is the highest decoration that may be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and the second highest decoration given for valor. It is normally only awarded to members of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps and United States Coast Guard, but can be awarded to all...
recipient - Moose BaxterMoose BaxterJohn Morris "Moose" Baxter was a Major League Baseball player. Baxter played for the St. Louis Cardinals in the season. He played in only six games in his single season career, with four hits in 21 at bats....
- John Morris Baxter, former Major League BaseballMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player. - Irving J. CarrIrving J. CarrIrving J. Carr was a Major General in the United States Army.-Biography:Carr was born on May 29, 1875 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He would marry twice. First in 1912 to Margaret Lisle Halley, who died in 1932. Second in 1942 to Betty Guinn, who died in 1966. Carr died on June 12, 1963...
- U.S. Army Major General. - Chad CascaddenChad CascaddenChad Stevens Cascadden is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the New York Jets. Currently serves as VP of GFI Insurance Services located at 50 Broadway in NYC. Chad graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in Chippewa Falls...
- former National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
linebacker for the New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and New England PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
from 1995-1999. - Richard H. CosgriffRichard H. Cosgriff-External links:...
- Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Wilder W. Crane, Jr.Wilder W. Crane, Jr.Wilder W. Crane, Jr. was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.-Biography:Crane was born on April 7, 1928 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He would work in lumber.-Political career:...
- member of the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State AssemblyThe Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin.... - Seymour CraySeymour CraySeymour Roger Cray was an American electrical engineer and supercomputer architect who designed a series of computers that were the fastest in the world for decades, and founded Cray Research which would build many of these machines. Called "the father of supercomputing," Cray has been credited...
(1925–1996) - U.S. electrical engineer and supercomputer architect who founded Cray Research. - Art CrewsArt CrewsArt Crews is a retired American professional wrestler who competed in North American regional promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance, particularly the Central States, Mid-South and Pacific Northwest territories, during the 1980s....
- Former professional wrestler who is now the Jail Captain with the Chippewa CountyChippewa County, WisconsinChippewa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,195. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The United States Census Bureau's Eau Claire Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Chippewa County...
Sheriff's Department. - Nate DeLongNate DeLongNate DeLong was a center in the National Basketball Association.-Biography:A native of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, DeLong was a long-time resident of Hayward, Wisconsin. From 1989 to 2008, he served on the Board of Supervisors of Sawyer County, Wisconsin...
- National Basketball AssociationNational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
player. - Charles E. "Gus" DoraisGus DoraisCharles Emile "Gus" Dorais was an American football player and coach of football, basketball, and baseball. He played college football as a quarterback at the University of Notre Dame, where he was an All-American in 1913, and then professionally with the Fort Wayne Friars and Massillon Tigers...
(1891–1954) - Former quarterback and kicker for the University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameThe University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
; inducted into the College Football Hall of FameCollege Football Hall of FameThe College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and museum devoted to college football. Located in South Bend, Indiana, it is connected to a convention center and situated in the city's renovated downtown district, two miles south of the University of Notre Dame campus. It is slated to move...
as a coach in 1954. Was head coach of the Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
from 1943-1947. - Gene EllensonGene EllensonEugene Ellenson was an American college and professional football player who became a college football coach...
- professional football player in 1946. - Horace EllisHorace EllisHorace Ellis served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Globe Tavern.Ellis was born on May 23, 1843 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania...
- Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient - Judy HenskeJudy HenskeJudy Henske is an American singer and songwriter, once known as "the Queen of the Beatniks".-Life and recording career:...
- singer and songwriter, once known as “the Queen of the Beatniks”. She has written songs about her Chippewa roots including a song about another Chippewa Notable in "The Ballad of Seymour Cray". - Thomas S. HoganThomas S. HoganThomas S. Hogan was a politician in Montana.-Biography:Hogan was born Thomas Stephen Hogan on December 23, 1869 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He passed away on September 25, 1957 in Los Angeles, California and is buried in El Paso, Texas.-Career:...
- MontanaMontanaMontana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
Secretary of State - John J. JenkinsJohn J. JenkinsJohn James Jenkins was a Republican U.S. Representative from Wisconsin from 1895 to 1909.Born in Weymouth, England, Jenkins emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1852, where they settled in Baraboo, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, Jenkins served as a private with the 6th...
- U.S. Representative. - William F. KirkWilliam F. Kirk-A versatile writer:William Frederick Kirk was a well-known poet, songwriter, humorist and baseball writer. A longtime newspaperman, he first worked at the Chippewa Falls Herald and the Milwaukee Sentinel....
(1877–1927) - nationally syndicated columnist, poet, songwriter, humorist and baseball writer. - Terry MoultonTerry MoultonTerry Moulton is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 23rd district since 2011. He was previously a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, representing the 68th district from 2005 to 2009....
- a politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and member of the Wisconsin State SenateWisconsin State SenateThe Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly...
. - James J. LeCleirJames J. LeCleirJames J. LeCleir was a Major General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:LeCleir was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1941. He would attend Empire State College and Troy State University.-Career:...
- U.S. Air Force Major General - Dick LeinenkugelDick LeinenkugelRichard "Dick" Leinenkugel is an American politician and businessman in the State of Wisconsin. He as the Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce, and was vice president of sales and marketing for the Chippewa Falls Beer Company, which is a subsidiary of MillerCoors LLC. He was also group manager for...
- a politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and businessman with Leinenkugels. Served as the Wisconsin Secretary of CommerceWisconsin Department of CommerceThe Wisconsin Department of Commerce was a department in the executive branch of the Government of Wisconsin. It was responsible for implementing and overseeing the economic development programs for Wisconsin through consultation, technical assistance, and relocation assistance...
under governor Jim DoyleJim DoyleJames Edward "Jim" Doyle is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Party candidate Ed...
. - Howard "Guitar" LuedtkeHoward LuedtkeHoward Luedtke, also known as Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, is an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and musician. Luedtke is considered one of the best slide guitar players in the American midwest, and currently tours with his band Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Blue Max.Blue Max is a Chippewa...
- American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and musician who tours with his band, Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Blue Max. - Charles E. MowerCharles E. MowerCharles E. Mower was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II....
- United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
soldier and Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
recipient in World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... - Thaddeus C. PoundThaddeus C. PoundThaddeus Coleman Pound was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. Pound was Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1870 - 1872...
- U.S. Representative. - Dennis B. SullivanDennis B. SullivanDennis B. Sullivan was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:Sullivan was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1927. He attended George Washington University and Carnegie Mellon University.-Career:...
- U.S. Air Force Brigadier General - Tom SykoraTom SykoraTom Sykora is a Wisconsin legislator and business owner.Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Sykora is a business owner and Vietnam War veteran....
- was elected to the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State AssemblyThe Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
in 1994. Sykora served in the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State AssemblyThe Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
from 1995 until his retirement in 2003. - Joe VavraJoe VavraJoseph Alan Vavra is a Major League Baseball hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins.-Playing career:...
- former player for the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
and current hitting coach for the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota TwinsThe Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
. Joe was enshrined in the Chi-Hi Athletic Hall of Fame on August 27, 2010. - Eddy WallerEddy WallerEdward C. "Eddy" Waller was an American film and television actor. He was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.-Career:...
(14 June 1889 – 20 August 1977), film actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1929 and 1963. - Alexander WileyAlexander WileyAlexander Wiley was a member of the Republican Party who served four terms in the United States Senate for the state of Wisconsin from 1939 to 1963. When he left the Senate, he was its most senior Republican member.-Biography:...
- served four terms in the United States SenateUnited States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
for the state of WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
from 1939 to 1963.
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- Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
- Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
- Chippewa Falls School District
- Chippewa Area Catholic Schools