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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...
Tom started in the auction business with his father, Gerry O'Connor, at a very young age by preparing job sites, boxing items, and taking bids on auction days. These early years in the auction business familiarized Tom with the auction atmosphere and the O'Connor...
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,...
Over the past 20 years, the Hansen name has been setting the standard of excellence in the auction industry. Hansen Auction Group was formed by consolidating the resources and expertise of several individuals already active in the industry. We are a full-service...