James “”Jim”” J. Schabach, age 56, of 509 Diane Ct. Chilton, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Wed. Dec. 10, 2003 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton, following a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Fond du Lac, son of Earl & Mary Rose (Heimerl) Schabach. He married Janet Duchow on Dec. 19, 1987 in Little Chute. Jim was an antique dealer and auctioneer in northeast Wisconsin for many years, and was the owner of Bargain Nook Liquidations in New Holstein. He was a member of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association. Jim loved camping with his family at Plymouth Rock Campground, and was an avid NASCAR fan, but nothing compared to the love he had for his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Jan, a son Dean (son of Mary Schuler) his wife Gail and their children, Cole, Seth, & McKenna of Chilton; 3 step children, Michelle (Craig) Piepenburg and their children, Tyler, Faith, & Cortney of Chilton, Jeremy (Lisa) Hostettler of Chilton, Ellen Hostettler & Special friend Justin Schoenborn of Chilton; 4 sisters, Chris (John) Horst of Chilton, Debbie (Dave) Leitner of Chilton, Lisa (Paul) Roberts of Chilton, Lori (Mark) Fagg of Chilton; a brother, Ken (Tammy) Schabach of Chilton; his father and mother-in-law, Harold & Irene Duchow of Kaukauna; a sister-in-law, Joyce (Jerry) Diedrich of Kaukauna; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Lynn Schabach, and a nephew Shane Schabach. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Sat. Dec. 13, 2002 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in the Town of Chilton, with the Rev. H.P. Hilgendorf officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Friends may call at the church (W3102 Killsnake Rd. Chilton) on Sat. from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. Wieting Family Funeral Home in Chilton is assisting the family.

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Ernest C. Freund First inductee into the WAA Hall of Fame

Country: United States
Year: 1979
Date: June 26
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Youngest auctioneer (male)

Darron Blankenship (USA, b.9 April 1970) became certified as an auctioneer on 17 August 1984, aged 14 years 99 days.

Country: United States
Year: 1984
Date: August 17
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WAA 38th Annual Convention

Holiday Inn in La Crosse, WI

Country: United States
Year: 1988
Date: June 7
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WAA 40th Anniversary Celebration

Seminars on Bankruptcy, heavy construction, & collector car auctions

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Year: 1990
Date: June 13
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WAA 41st Annual Convention

Midway Motor Lodge, Eau Claire, WI

Country: United States
Year: 1991
Date: June 11
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WAA 42nd Annual Convention

Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, WI

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Year: 1992
Date: June 9
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1993 WAA Annual Convention

WAA 43nd Annual Convention, Papa’s Place in Baraboo, WI

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Year: 1993
Date: June 8
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1994 WAA Annual Convention

Best Western Hudson House Inn, Hudson, WI

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Date: June 13
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First Annual State Champion Auctioneer Contest

Crown Plaza Madison

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Year: 2000
Date: January 17
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First Woman (Carol Miller) to win Auctioneer Championship

Country: United States
Year: 2010
Date: August 11
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