Streeter Unit 265
Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
The American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units of Gackle, Streeter, and Fredonia, along with the American Legion Post of Kulm, jointly hosted the 107th American Legion Birthday Party / Vietnam War Veterans Day event. The celebration took place at the Gackle Legion Hall on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Attendees enjoyed a light meal before participating in a special program honoring the occasion.
Commander Jon Metz of the Gackle Legion Post #250 welcomed everyone to the event and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Candace Berg, Auxiliary Department President, served as guest speaker. She provided insights into the American Legion and Auxiliary, highlighting the strong partnership and close relationship between the two organizations.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of Milestone Service Awards. Accolades included a Legion 60-year award and an Auxiliary 65-year award.
American Legion – Gackle
60 Years: Clifford Klundt
American Legion Auxiliary – Gackle
40 Years: Connie Kuhn
55 Years: Virginia Kleingartner
60 Years: Kathy Kleingartner, Cynthia Vik
65 Years: Mona Klose
American Legion Auxiliary – Streeter
30 Years: Paige Roesler, Jenna Miller
50 Years: Bonnie Nelson, Melissa Brenneise
Marella Koenig paid tribute to the symbolic “Missing Man Table,” reading its elements to the audience. Randy Entzminger led prayers, and Sharon Schlittenhard, pianist, accompanied group songs including “Star Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” and “Happy Birthday.”
Thank you to everyone who attended the event.
Article and photos submitted by: Elaine Ackerman
Front Row (l-r): Auxiliary members: Peggy Schroeder; Jane Schoonover, President District 4; Candace Berg, Department President; Elaine Ackerman, President Unit 250; Rosi Long. Back Row (l-r): Marella Koenig, Patty Moos, Judy Schultz.
Pictured (l-r): Birthday party attendees. Elaine Ackerman, Auxiliary President Unit 250; Candace Berg, Auxiliary Department President; Jon Metz, Legion Commander Post 250.
Elaine Ackerman (left) with Mona Klose, 65-year Auxiliary member.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Speaker Randy Entzminger
American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units of Gackle, Streeter, Fredonia, and Kulm co-hosted a Veterans Day community event at the Gackle Legion Hall on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The event included a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. A program followed the meal. Approximately one hundred people attended the event.
Gackle Legion Post #250 Commander Jon Metz welcomed everyone to the event and led the attendees in the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Guest speakers were Bridger Rivinius who talked about his time at Legion Boys State this past June and Randy Entzminger who gave a presentation on “Basic Training…The Adventure Begins.” Gackle-Streeter school student Myles Martin played “Yankee Doodle Boy” on the alto sax. 2025 State Poppy Poster winners Jenna Homola, Courtney Remboldt, and Emma Heller were recognized. As veterans were leaving the event, they received a homemade card designed by Gackle-Streeter elementary school students.
Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to all our Veterans!
Veterans Day Attendees
Veterans Day Attendees
Elaine Ackerman, Gackle Unit 250 President
