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Bobby O’Neal

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Bobby O’Neal

Bobby O’Neal is the owner of O’Neals Auctioneering & Appraisals.  He began his Auction career in 1988 graduating from the Missouri Auction School which is known as the Harvard School of Auctioneering in St. Louis, MO.

Alvin ‘Wimpy’ Miller

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

Alvin ‘Wimpy’ Miller

Wimpy was a 1948 graduate of West Salem High School. After graduation, he chose the profession he had always dreamed of by attending the Reisch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Wimpy continued his auctioneering profession for the next 54 years until his unexpected death last Friday while conducting a sale in Viroqua.

James O’Brien

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James O’Brien

Jim began in the auction business at the age of 18 and spent 60 years as one-half of O’Brien Brothers Auctioneers, selling cattle, farm, and household auctions. In addition, Jim auctioned many years at Midwest Livestock Producers, Lomira, and was a lifelong member of the Wisconsin State and National Auctioneers Association.

Peter Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS

Professional Auctioneer

Peter Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS

Peter D. Gehres, CAI, CES, CAS is the Chief Operating Officer of Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc, North America’s fastest-growing equipment auction company, with auction sites in 12 states and growing. He currently serves as a Director of the National Auctioneers Association and is the 2015 International Auctioneer Champion.

William “Bill” Edward Miedema

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William “Bill” Edward Miedema

After working for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in South Dakota, he opened an Auction House in Huron, which he and his wife owned until moving to the Stateline area in the 1960’s. Bill and Carol operated Miedema Auction in South Beloit, IL until 1980. He then continued auctioneering for many years with Beloit Auction Service, a family business. Bill was awarded the coveted Golden Gavel by the State of Wisconsin Auctioneers Association for his 50 years as an auctioneer.

John ‘Jack’ Hines

First Generation Auctioneer, Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

John ‘Jack’ Hines

In 1966, Jack graduated from Reisch College of Auctioneering and began a highly successful and rewarding career as an auctioneer. Known to many as “Colonel” Jack Hines, he founded Hines Auction Service, Inc. in the 1960s. “Let Jack Do It!” What began as a small family venture grew into one of the premier auction firms in the Midwest, specializing in farms, machinery, antiques, and real estate. For more than 54 years, Jack was a respected and recognizable voice at auctions throughout the region.

Edward J. “Ed” McNamara

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

Edward J. “Ed” McNamara

In the 1950s, Ed founded what was later to be known as the Farmers Implement Company at Bloomington. In 1960, he sold his interest in Farmers Implement Company and moved to Lancaster, where he then founded E.J. McNamara Real Estate & Auction Service. He retired after 42 years as an auctioneer and real estate broker. Ed served as the president of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1974.

Roy D. Holler

Hall of Fame Auctioneer, Obituary

Roy D. Holler

Roy was a well-known local Auctioneer. For the past 50 years, he had owned and operated Holler Auction Services. Roy was a Director, a Vice-President, and President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association and was inducted into the Auctioneers Hall of Fame in 1990. He served as Director and President of the Racine County Fair Board. He was a past 4-H Leader and President of the 4-H Leaders Association