TJ Beck and Brian Rintelman Scholarship Fund

There are individuals and families that touch Mel’s Pig Roast. TJ Beck, Brian Rintelman and Brian’s father Don were killed in a 2006 car accident in Wisconsin Dells. We are very proud to help fund scholarships in memory of TJ and Brian.

The Beck family stated, “Thank you for the generous donation to TJ’s fund. It is amazing what Mel’s Pig Roast does for the community. You are very special people."

Brian’s mom, Ann, also expressed her appreciation. “I am just warmed by your support and generosity for my son’s scholarship. In humble appreciation for the many things you do to support the various charities”.

Mel’s Pig Roast enriches the Family Enrichment Center of Ozaukee!

On October 6th, 2010, Mel’s Pig Roast Inc. provided funding to the Family Enrichment Center of Ozaukee (FEC). The FEC is located on Badger Circle in Grafton, WI and is the home for 8 nonprofit agencies ranging from Ozaukee Family Services to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ozaukee County.

The monies donated were used to purchase a 55” T.V. with wireless connection. Renie Rathke, Executive Director of the FEC stated “This technology will increase effectiveness and ability to conduct meetings for all 8 agencies and an additional 30 outside, human services, nonprofit, Organizations utilizing the FEC on a regular basis. Mel’s Pig Roast turned a dream into a reality!”

For information on the FEC visit www.ozaukeefec.org

Mel's Pig Roast Remembers Dennis Dachel

Mel's Pig Roast lost a dear friend on December 22, 2009, when Dennis Dachel passed away at the age of 68. Dennis never missed a pig roast until the last 2 years while he courageously battled cancer.

At 2009's event, Dennis donated a signed Wisconsin Badger helmet from his all-time favorite player, Jim Leonhard. The winning bid was the Mel's Pig Roast Committee, who returned it to its rightful owner, our good friend Dennis. The best part of this story is that Jim Leonhard (now plays for the NY Jets) was notified on how the helmet was returned and personally called Dennis at his home a month before he passed away. He wanted to let him know that he had heard of his story, and he was thinking of him.

Dennis will be missed...but never forgotten!

Mel's Pig Roast Supports the Bush Family

On June 3, 2009 in Farmington, WI, the house that George and Amy Bush lived in burned to the ground. George and Amy have two daughters, Kaitlynn (17) and Samantha (16). Kaitlynn and Samantha suffer from a rare brain disease called MoyaMoya, which causes closing and narrowing of the arteries and other blood vessels in the brain. Both girls have many day-to-day challenges. Through the help of the community and their strong faith, the family was able to rebuild their lives and home. Dan Arndt and Ed Bublitz from the Tri-County Pork Producers asked if we could help in any way. The family really needed a new T.V. and some food. We were happy to donate a 42" HDTV and side of processed beef to this inspirational family.

(L-R): George Bush, Amy Bush, Tom "Mel" Stanton, Tim Horrigan (Mel's Pig Roast Board Member), Dan Arndt (Tri-County Pork Producers)

Mel's Pig Roast Supports Threshold, Inc.

"[Above is a picture of] our happy clients with our two new mini-buses that Mel's Pig Roast helped pay for with your donation in memory of Donell Lauters and Mary Nygaard. I cannot tell you how much our clients and staff are enjoying the ride and comfort of these new buses !!! Thank you, all again for your continued support and encouragement as we work together to help create great lives for citizens with disabilities." - Tom Bergerud, Executive Director, Threshold Incorporated