When you arrive at the auction site you may need to register with the auctioneers in order to obtain a bidding number, the information required is usually your name and address and you may also need to pay a returnable deposit. You should be familiar with the...
Written By: Paul Medinger Bob Brandau will celebrate 40 years in the auctioneering business this year, but he has been an auctioneer much longer than that. Brandau, 79, of Wilton, made his first sale in the auctioneering business in the early 1950s. He had decided...
WAA Member Lake Boehm's father passed away. John “Uncle Boss” Boehm was born June 29, 1970, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the delight of John and Darlene Boehm and died peacefully surrounded by his family in the early afternoon hours of Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was...
Join us for a landmark celebration of our auction community as we commemorate 75 years of excellence and innovation. This year's theme, "Elevating Together," reflects our enduring commitment to raising industry standards through collaboration and mutual support....
On March 12, 2025, the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association (WAA) will host its annual "Day on the Hill" event, a crucial gathering that represents a pivotal moment for auctioneers across the state. This is not just another date on the calendar—it's an opportunity for...
John Kramer celebrates milestone anniversary calling bids and selling! For John Kramer, his love of auctions began when he was a child. In a recent telephone conversation, John said he started going to auctions with his parents when he was young and always enjoyed...
By EditorJuly 27, 2011 Auctioneer volunteers his time, talent to area parishes for fund-raising events DARBOY — Ever since Bob Loderbauer was 16, he had a dream of being an auctioneer. After he graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1982 he went to school at Fox...
John H. Paffel, 90, of Cumberland, died on Friday, May 15, 2009, at Cumberland Extended Care Unit with Mabel, his loving wife of 69 years, at his side. He was born on July 5, 1918, in Spooner to Anthony and Emma (Nemec) Paffel. He graduated from Spooner High School...
Written By: Christianne Williams The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association held their 2018 Annual Convention with the theme of “Navigating the Future!” The WAA Convention on Sunday morning opened their doors to the general public and did an “Appraisal Fair” on items...
Jacob Massey, from Petersburg, Tenn., was named champion at the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC). The championship, now in its 59th year, was held at Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Fla., and presented by the Livestock Marketing Association...