Stevens County Historical Society

Staff

 

 

 

                                                                                                Gary Wahl 

Gary Wahl

Director

Gary Wahl has spent half of his adult life in Stevens County.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris campus where he studied History and Art.  After a career as a Professor of Art Gary returned to Morris with his beloved Anne Hennen Barber and their two boys Oliver and Louis in 2013. 

A lifelong photographer, Gary has been interested in the Midwest landscape and the many ways people use, change, and care for it.  As the Director of the Stevens County History Society and Museum Gary is excited to hear family stories, to read old newspaper articles, look over census and economic data, and travel the back roads around the county.

Because history starts in the present, Gary plans to use his new position to gather contemporary accounts from young and old.  Together these accounts showcase the differences and similarities of life on the prairie through the years.  He looks forward to working with the Stevens County History Society & Museum, bringing more people into the museum to research, read, visit, or gather with friends and family to memorialize a beloved family member in our Hall of Honor.

Gary invites everyone to stop by the museum, say Hi, and tell their own stories.

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Bill Eckersen

Collections Manager

Bill accepted the position of Collections Manager in August 2022.   He was the Morning Show host on KKOK (Morris radio) and Program Director for over 30 years. He brings experience in news writing, editing and interviewing. In his spare time he is an avid bicyclist. Bill also attended UMM and is looking forward to documenting the history of the county he has lived in since 1975. 

 

                                                                                                       Alyx Smiling in front of Stevens County Mural

Alyx Schueller

Office & Program Coordinator

Alyx is one of the first friendly faces you’ll see when visiting the museum. With a background in retail, the arts and a passion for history, he enjoys helping guest make the most of their museum experience. Outside of work, Alyx is an avid artist and musician, playing both piano and trumpet. He’s also a psychology major who loves spending time outdoors and trying to convince fish to bite. Known for his wealth of interesting facts, Alyx is always happy to share a tidbit or two to spark curiosity. Alyx has worked in shoe retail for four and a half years as a sales associate and an assistant manager. So, if you have any questions about shoes, he is your guy. Alyx strives to make every person leave with a smile on their face and a story to tell.