Allen and Mona Paschen
Time period/Baraboo: 1950 - present
Submitted by: Mark Paschen
Allen Paschen is the eternal optimist and the number one Ambassador of Baraboo. He started a transformer business in 1950 at the newly formed industrial park and that business is still going strong after more than 65 years. As an alderman for over 15 years, he was instrumental in bringing the University of Wisconsin/Sauk County Campus to Baraboo. A charter member of the Baraboo Country Club, the course was first built at Devil’s Lake and the Nature Center was the clubhouse. Never short on volunteer work, he was active in developing downtown Baraboo, promoting the University in Baraboo as a member of the Board of Visitors, supporting St. Clare Hospital by serving on the Board of Directors, and volunteering for over 25 years at the Circus World Museum by giving tours of the Wagon Barn.
Allen Paschen- Businessman, Community Leader, Baraboo Ambassador, Volunteer
Mona Paschen came to Baraboo from Canada and soon became an American citizen. While her children were growing up, she tutored high school students in various subjects and was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years. She was a charter member of the Baraboo Country Club and went on to win the club championship over a dozen times. She is very active in the American Association of University Women, serving as President and Historian, and is a 50 year life member. She was also President of the St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary and has knitted and donated hundreds of caps for newborns as well as baby blankets for their gift shop. AS a volunteer at the Circus World Museum for over 25 years, she has greeted thousands of tourists, always welcoming them to the Circus and to Baraboo with her genuine smile.
Mona Paschen – Community Leader, Baraboo Ambassador, Volunteer