These were the guys that were always there when you needed them.”

Club President Frank Dusick

The Stanley Sportsman’s Club paid tribute to the volunteers who helped build and sustain the organization
throughout the years during its July 8 meeting at the Stanley Sportsman’s Club Memorial Pavilion. Members
unveiled a memorial plaque honoring past members whose dedication and service left a lasting legacy.
The plaque recognizes longtime members whose countless hours of volunteer work, leadership and
commitment helped shape the club into what it is today. The memorial is a way to ensure their contributions
are remembered by future generations.
“These were the guys that were always there when you needed them,” Club President Frank Dusick said as
members reflected on those being honored.
Among those recognized was Don Halterman, a longtime member remembered for his love of fishing and his
dedication to the club. His wife, Mary Lou Halterman, placed his photograph on the memorial plaque during
the meeting before thanking the club for recognizing her husband and the other members being honored.
“I want to thank the Sportsman’s Club for having this gathering and honoring these four guys,” Mary Lou
Halterman said.
She recalled that her husband took great pride in being a member of the club, volunteering whenever he was
needed.
“Don loved being a member of the Sportsman’s Club, and he enjoyed selling tickets or helping with whatever
projects you had,” she said. “He always looked forward to working for the club. He thought you did a lot of
good.”
Speaking on behalf of the Halterman family, she also thanked the club for installing a memorial bench in Don’s
honor at Chapman Lake.
“On behalf of our three children, Don’s family and myself, we want to thank you for the bench that you put in
the park,” she said. “It was in a perfect spot. He loved to sit there and throw a line in or just sit there and look
at Chapman Lake. That was his spot that he really liked.”
The memorial also honors Rick Troyer, Michael Abrahamson, and Keith (Butch) Plombon, whose years of
volunteer service helped strengthen the club and its mission. Dusick described Plombon as “another guy who
was always around helping out.”

The memorial plaque represents more than a collection of photographs. It serves as a lasting tribute to
members who devoted themselves to the Stanley Sportsman’s Club, ensuring their dedication, service and love
of the outdoors will continue to be remembered for years to come.