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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...
Hines Auction Service, Inc was started in the 1960’s by Colonel Jack Hines of Ellsworth, WI. The business grew year after year. Jack sold everything from farms to machinery to antiques and real estate. Business continued to grow and the family became ever more...
R J Stockwell, Inc. Land & Auction Company offers exceptional auctioneering services that are based on first class experiences, updated knowledge and education, and expertise in the field. They have a team of expert auctioneers and sales associates who...
Folkers Auction Service – Family Owned and Operated Dale Folkers took over the auction service of his father-in-law, Willard Olson, in 1977. Col. Olson had been a Wisconsin auctioneer for 45 years. Dale and his wife Gail, who clerks the sales, sell antiques,...