GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Packers on Friday announced ten finalists for their search of the next member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame.
The distinction was created by the team in 1998 with the purpose of annually honoring a devout and longtime Packers fan.
Packer fans were asked to nominate themselves or a friend and submit an essay of 500 words or less, along with a photo, which explains why they should be recognized.
This year’s finalists are:
Jane Rietmann – Merrimac, Wis.
Fred Ihlenfeldt Sr. – Kewaunee, Wis.
Jeff Padon – Severn, Md.
Ken Trinkner – De Pere, Wis.
Leo DeGroot – West Bend, Wis.
Patrick (Pat) Suplicki – Stevens Point, Wis.
Bob Parker – Green Bay, Wis.
Gene C. Lasch – Shawano, Wis.
George Oudhuis – Rolling Prairie, Ind.
Jeanne Beardsley – Ellsworth, Wis.
Fan voting on the distinction begins today, Friday January 1, and ends on January 31. Click here to view their profiles and vote for who you think should be the next fan inducted.
Those who vote will be entered in a drawing to win free Packers merchandise.
The newest member will be the 23rd inductee into the FAN Hall of Fame.
The winner will receive four club seats to a 2021 Packers home game; a $500 Packers Pro Shop gift certificate; a road trip for two to a 2021 Packers away game, including game tickets, air fare and hotel accommodations; and a one-year subscription to Packer Plus.
They will also have their name added to the list of FAN Hall of Fame honorees recognized in the Packers Hall of Fame.
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