2021 Open Class Exhibitor Fair Book

Dedication
Don Fabisch
1933-2020
David Hanefeld
1951 - 2020
Tom Stebbins
1971 – 2020
Fair Board Member 1994 – 2020
Don served as the Space Manager for nearly 20 years.
He greatly helped increase our commercial exhibits
through his ability to connect with people. He visited
many fairs to network with vendors, allowing the
Dodge County Fair to offer a wide variety of foods,
services, and products. Don collaborated to create
the maps used for plotting out commercial spaces
at the Fair. He built many of the display units in the
Youth Building, which are still in use today. Years ago,
Don’s family would help clean up the grounds during
the summer. Don disposed of manure from the barns
by spreading it on the fields at his farm so it was
efficiently taken care of. With his unique perspective
and jovial personality, he was always willing to offer
advice for the betterment of the Fair.
Fair Board Member 1985 – 2020
Fair involvement was a family tradition as David
followed his father Bill in serving on the Fair Board.
The transition was natural, as they both worked
together at Hanefeld Trucking. David provided semis
and trucks for hauling tables, chairs, gates, and cages
at no cost to the Fair. He was always available to
help with catering, ice runs, and office work. He was
especially talented in running the money counter. In
2019, David and his wife Mary were presented with
the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Hall of Fame
Award for their many contributions. David enjoyed
sharing the Fair with his children and grandchildren.
He is remembered for his quiet presence, sincere
dedication, and adept trouble-shooting ability.
Fair Board Member 2020 – 2020
While Tom was only on the Fair Board for a short
time, he was a long-time fair enthusiast, showcased
by his involvement in the Fair as well as events at the
Fairgrounds. His involvement in the Fair spans back to
being a 4-H member and youth exhibitor. Later, he was
a parent of youth exhibiting and served as a 4-H leader
working with youth “to make the best better.” For the
past decade Tom volunteered in a variety of roles,
always ready to lend a hand or piece of equipment
and share ideas for positive change. This most notably
included his diligent efforts coordinating people and
equipment to ensure the success of our tractor pulls.
He was recognized by many by his large hat, his even
larger personality, and his contagious laugh.
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