Congratulations to Anthony Jagg, recipient of the 2023 Steve Preisler Memorial Scholarship. Anthony is a graduating senior at River Falls High School, and he will attend UW River Falls in the fall as a graphic design major.

Steve Preisler

December 18, 1941 - May 14, 2021

Steve was an enthusiastic baseball player, die-hard Brewers Fan, and loved to follow the Green Bay Packers. He was always community minded and is most famous for his 25 years as Dugan the Storyteller Dragon with the Lake Country Children’s Theater.

In 2007, Steve joined the board of the River Falls Community Arts Base, where he became President and enjoyed all things art, especially organizing the Art on the Kinni each fall. He was also active in the American Legion through which he became part of the honor guard, was chaplain, sold a lot of Christmas Trees, fried a lot of chicken, and watched a few games of Legion Ball and the Fighting Fish. He even made a couple appearances as Harry Carey leading the 7th inning stretch. He continued to be entertained by all the grandkids as he hit dance recitals, concerts, and a lot of ball games. He wore a lot of hats and juggled a lot of balls, and truly enjoyed spending time with everyone he met. He was a role model to many and a beloved member of every community he became involved with.

In honor of Steve and all his joyful contributions to the arts in River Falls, the CAB board has established a scholarship fund to be awarded to a high school senior pursuing a major in the visual, performance, or musical arts at UW River Falls.

Thank you for your support!

Steve Preisler Memorial Scholarship Fund

Make an online contribution to the Steve Preisler Memorial Scholarship Fund here. With the funds collected in memory of our friend, an annual scholarship will be awarded to a River Falls High School senior pursuing a major in the visual, performance, or musical arts at UW River Falls.

If you prefer to send a check, mail it to WESTconsin Credit Union, 1207 N Main St., PO Box 308, River Falls, WI 54022. The check should be payable to CAB or Community Arts Base.