John 'Jack' Hines May 15, 1936 — March 13, 2026 Ellsworth John "Jack" Jerome Hines, age 89, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jack was born on May 15, 1936, in Ellsworth,...
Bruce Arthur “The Colonel” Bieri (74) – This cowboy took his final ride February 5th, near Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino and Resort on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Bruce spent his final weeks road-tripping in his “traveling condo”, gambling,...
This is a friendly reminder that the WAA Auxiliary Scholarship application deadline is Friday — please encourage eligible applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. ✅ $500 Scholarship Certificate will be awarded at the January WAA Convention. This...
Each year, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) works to protect and strengthen our profession—not just through education and networking, but by ensuring auctioneers have a seat at the table when laws and regulations are being shaped. That’s why WAA Day on...
The Believe In Auctions Team consists of a diverse and committed group dedicated to provide the best auction experience possible for both the seller and buyer. Believe In Auctions can handle all types of auctions, with our main focus on Real Estate and Charity...
Richard (Rich) Ranft, CAI, AARE, AMM, GPPA, is a second generation auctioneer with over 40 years experience in the auction industry. Rich is a real estate broker, long-time involved member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and Wisconsin Auctioneers...