Remembering Brian Krull

Brian J. Krull, age 44 of Lake Mills passed away on Thursday August 26, 2010 in an accident on his family farm. He was born on March 11, 1966 the son of Marvin and Mildred (Wagner) Krull of Lake Mills.

Brian graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1984, and furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm & Industry Short Course. Brian fulfilled his lifelong dream of farming at Krull Farms where he worked first alongside his father and uncles, and later side by side with his wife Cindy and their children.

Brian married Cindy Strauss on November 16, 1991 at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills. Brian and Cindy have continued the legacy of the Krull Family Farm in Lake Mills. He had an amazing passion for agriculture, and thus he taught his children values that they could learn in no other way; he knew how it could sculpt a child into a young leader and teach them lifetime lessons. After his family, there was no love more important to Brian than farming. He treasured the planting season and seeing what the labors and tillage of the soil brought to the harvest season. Brian was eagerly awaiting a 2010 record yielding soybean and corn crop. He also loved the registered Holstein cow and the Holstein industry and the many friendships he cherished because of it.

Brian, Cindy and their children have worked hard to breed and develop outstanding Holstein and Jersey cow families and have taken it to a level Brian would have never dreamed possible. Brian was so humbled and appreciative of their successes and knew those successes came from the help and support of others. He reciprocated that support and was a mentor and supporter to many other farmers and youth on the local, state, and national levels.

Brian was a member of the Moravian Church in Lake Mills. He was active in various agricultural and community organizations; the State and National Holstein Association where he served as State President and a National Delegate, a National Dairy Shrine member, President of the Farm & Industry Short Course, a lifetime member of the Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and National FFA Alumni Associations, president of two bowling leagues, and president of the Aztalan-Milford Cemetery Association. Brian was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and he looked forward to camping weekends and vacations with his family and friends.

He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Cindy Krull of Lake Mills and children Cassy ( 17), Bryce (15) and Carley (12); his mother Mildred Krull of Lake Mills; his siblings: Susan (Richard) Schultz of Chilton, Robert Krull of Nashville, Marcia Krull of Lake Mills, Julie (Kevin) Larson of Viroqua, and Jayne Krull of Sugar Grove, IL; his father & mother-in-law Jim and Kathy Strauss, brother-in-laws Bruce (Tammy) Strauss and Scot (Christine) Strauss, all of Lake Mills; aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Krull.

Funeral services will he held on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills with the Rev. Bruce Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Aztalan Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Moravian Church in Lake Mills and then again on Monday morning at the church from 9:00-10:45 a.m. with services at 11:00 a.m. Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home, Jefferson is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Krull children's college fund.

For online condolences see www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com/

Brey Family to Host 2010 WHA Picnic

The Brey family of Cycle Farm in Sturgeon Bay will host the annual Wisconsin Holstein Picnic on Saturday September 11th, 2010. The “Picnic in the Peninsula” is sure to be an exciting day for everyone with a packed schedule of events all through the evening. The judging contest, open barn and kids’ games start at 11:00 a.m. up until the program at 1:30 p.m.

Respected Holstein breeders Jonathan Lamb, Steve and Corey Gillins and Lance Kamm will share their thoughts in a panel titled, The Bottom Line of Registered Holsteins Across America. Steak sandwiches, sweet corn and ice cream will be served for lunch and don’t forget to stick around for the evening! A live band, The Modern Day Drifters, will be entertaining everyone for a good time with more food and drinks throughout. Check out the Modern Day Drifters on Facebook for more info. Make it a weekend in the Door Peninsula and we all hope to see you there!

A Note from the Junior Activities Committee

Wow, this summer has gone by fast. I would first like to start off by congratulating all the Juniors who participated at this year’s Championship Show in Manitowoc. It is such an honor to be able to parade your farm’s best animals against the state’s elite animals. Also congratulations to the Juniors who topped the Judging and Classification Contest, and to all who were successful at Junior State Fair.

I would like to encourage every Junior to participate in the Embryo Share Program sponsored by Tom Kestell of Ever-Green-View Holsteins of Waldo, WI. This program is designed to help juniors start or continue to build their registered Holstein herd. Tom is offering genetics from some of the Holstein breed’s elite cow families. To see a list of donor dams available or to download an application, check out the WHA website here.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the State Picnic at the Brey’s family farm on September 11.

Lee Slattery

Champions Named at WI Junior State Fair

Day 2 of the Wisconsin Junior State Fair Holstein Show concluded on Friday, August 6 with the naming of Yearling, Junior, Senior and Grand Champions of the Show. Below are results of the yearling and cow classes, as well as the big winners of the show!

Yearling Champion went to Elizabeth Sarbacker of Verona with her Summer Yearling, Fischerdale SS Excuse. Reserve Yearling Champion was Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, a Winter Yearling exhibited by Jordan Ebert of Algoma. Honorable Mention went to DeForest's Justin Langer and his Summer Yearling, Comb-Haven Luck La Rouge.

Junior Champion honors went to Elizabeth Sarbacker and Fischerdale SS Excuse, while Reserve Junior Champion honors went to Calf Champion, MS Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, exhibited by Calep DeWitt of Clinton.

Senior and Grand Champion went to Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS, a four year old cow exhibited by Crystal Siemers-Peterman of Cleveland. Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion honors were awarded to Shawn Nehls and his senior three year old, Nehls-Valley Ike Annie-ET.

Summer Yearling - Group 1
1. Comb-Haven Luck La Rouge, Justin Langer, DeForest
2. Crave Tstry Jillian 5701840, Roseanne Crave, Waterloo

Summer Yearling - Group 2
1. Fischerdale SS Excuse, Elizabeth Sarbacker, Verona
2. Westphalia Laurin Rose Ave, Austin Moucha, Fond du Lac

Spring Yearling - Group 1
1. MS Blondin Dundee Bree, Chloe Vosters, Freedom
2. Siemers Lightning Hila-ETS, Deanna Zernicke, Bonduel

Spring Yearling - Group 2
1. Walk-Era Kite Dalayna, Kristen Broege, Janesville
2. Ar-Line Roy Sweetness, Jake Schmidt, Bangor

Winter Yearling - Group 1
1. Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, Jordan Ebert, Algoma
2. Rotestown Lou Fushia, Tyler Endres, Lodi

Winter Yearling - Group 2
1. Greenlark G Jasper Lucerne, Monique Levash, Brillion
2. Homtosta Lexicon Ebony, Haley Vosters, Kaukauna

Fall Yearling - Group 1
1. Quad-R Logical Brooklyn, Tanya Smith, Monticello
2. Huibregtse Aspen Glory, Alex Huibregtse, Plymouth

Fall Yearling - Group 2
1. Hi-Lo-Valley Aspen Nikko, Amber Yager, Highland
2. Pfaffsway Aspen Breeze, Larissa Pfaff, Alma Center

Junior Two Year Old
1. Arethusa Mercedes Marcia-ET, Frank Behling, Fox Lake
2. Hartleys Toystory Magena, Hillary Hartley, Soldiers Grove

Senior Two Year Old
1. Kerry-K Goldwyn Precious-ET, Reed Holthaus, Bangor
2. Milgene Advn Jezabel-Red-ET, Brett Hildebrandt, Hustisford

Junior Three Year Old
1. Kranzdale Chelsea Marie, Cierra Ehrke-Essock, Fort Atkinson
2. Tuscobia MK Tribute Cancun, Ethan Dado, Amery

Senior Three Year Old
1. Nehls-Valley Ike Annie-ET, Shawn Nehls, Hustisford
2. Kizzys Lheros Josie-ET, Jared Buske, Brownsville

Four Year Old
1. Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ETS, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland
2. Bohnview Skyfame Sprite-ET, Aaron Bohn, Watertown

Five Year Old
1. Woods-Line Durham Faith-ET, Cody Owen, Pulaski
2. Trent-Valley DD Bella, Justin Langer, DeForest

Aged Cow
1. Rochard-Jordan Snow-Red, Carley Krull, Lake Mills
2. Too-Keen Merchant Abigail, Danielle Brown, Dodgeville

Dry Cow
1. Diamondhead Buckeye Spirit, Shelbie Greidanus, Delevan

Junior County Herd
1. Dane County
2. Fond du Lac County

Senior County Herd
1. Dodge County
2. Jefferson County

Showmanship results from Saturday's contest will be posted soon. Congratulations to all exhibitors on a fantastic Junior Dairy Show in West Allis!

Wisconsin Junior State Fair is Underway

The first day of the Wisconsin Junior State Fair Holstein show is completed. Judge Steve White (Indiana), and his Associate Judge, Carla Stetzer (Wisconsin), watched over 250 calves parade through the ring this afternoon.

Picked as Calf Champion was Ms Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, exhibited by Calep DeWitt of Clinton. Reserve went to Siemers Goldwyn Suzy Q-ET, exhibited by Crystal Siemers-Peterman of Newton. Honorable Mention was Paige Nelson's winter Calf, Ms Nabholz Legndhlm Aqua-ET. Congratulations to these exhibitors.

Other winners of the day were:
Spring Calf:
1. Timlyn T Valiant Brenda, Ryan Smith, Monticello
2. Gen Ter-Raetion A Chablis, Paige Nelson, Ellsworth

Winter Calf, group 1:
1. Siemers Goldwyn Suzy Q-ET, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland
2. Katrinas De Sahara Rae, Katrina Nunes, Chippewa Falls

Winter Calf, group 2:
1. Milksource Dundee Lovin, Kara Vosters, Freedom
2. Indianhead Golden Mist-ET, David Pintens, Dallas

Winter Calf, group 3:
1. Ms Nabholtz Lgndhlm Aqua-ET, Paige Nelson, Ellsworth
2. Milksource Laurin Dakota, Haley Vosters, Kaukauna

Fall Calf, group 1:
1. Siemers Laramie Sunnie-ET, Jordan Siemers, Newton
2. Mt Elgin Just Iching, Austin Schmidt, Cascade

Fall Calf, group 2:
1. Ms Duckett Durham Beauty-ET, Calep Dewitt, Clinton
2. Ryan-Vu Sanz Extacy-ET, Brad Warmka, Fox Lake

Fall Calf, group 3:
1. Ridge-Place Tstory Skittle, Jackie Meyer, Unity
2. Pfaffsway Aspen Titanium, Larissa Pfaff, Alma Center


Friday's show starts bright and early at 8:00 a.m. with all yearling classes. Holstein cows will show starting about 2:30 p.m. with selection of Supreme Champion following all the breed shows.