Harry Saloutos.
Submitted by: Circus World on behalf of anonymous donor
Time period/Baraboo: 1953 -2003
Harry, the eldest of four children, grew up working in his parents’ restaurant in Richland Center. Graduating high school during World War II, he served his country as Mess Sergeant in the Aleutian Islands. Graduating from UW Platteville, he taught woodworking and architectural drawing in Eagle River before moving to Baraboo in 1953. A dedicated educator, Harry went the extra mile to help students, and also reintroduced baseball to Baraboo High Scholl, serving as Head Coach from 1954 – 1970, heading up summer little league, and coaching the 1958 Babe Ruth team to a State championship. He led or worked on countless community projects and programs, receiving the Al Dippel Award in recognition of his many years of service. Harry genuinely loved people, and would go out of his way to share a smile, a kind word, or a bit of wisdom that might help others succeed.