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Posted on October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Marge Loch-Wouters – 2025 Library Hall of Fame Inductee

Marge Loch-Wouters has held several library roles in youth services, including two stints as a Children’s Librarian at the La Crosse Public Library, before becoming the Head of Youth Services at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha from 1985-2008.

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Posted on October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

Steve Platteter – 2025 Library Hall of Fame Inductee

Steve Platteter had a long distinguished career in Wisconsin libraries. He served as Automation Services Librarian for Southwest Wisconsin Library System for seven years, as Automation Services Librarian for Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System for nearly 10 years, as Director of Arrowhead Library System for more than 11 years,

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Posted on October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Michael Gelhausen – 2025 Library Hall of Fame Inductee

Michael Gelhausen has spent his career in service to public libraries in Wisconsin. He focused his career on improving access, services, and facilities for communities through collaboration with library boards, neighboring libraries, and local government. He has led two libraries: Duerrwaechter Memorial Library,

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