Charles Schmaling will be inducted posthumously into the Wisconsin State Fair Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 6, 2016 prior to the open Duroc show, approximately 9:00 a.m., in the Swine Barn at the Wisconsin State Fair, in West Allis.
Each year, Wisconsin Pork Association recognizes an outstanding individual who has demonstrated a long time commitment to the Wisconsin State Fair in the open or junior shows, and to developing a quality breeding program, by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.
Charles Schmaling was a dedicated supporter of the Wisconsin State Fair for decades, having only missed two Wisconsin State Fair shows in his showing career. His devotion to raising quality purebred Durocs earned him the record for fastest days to 250 pounds, grand champion sow at the 1980 Wisconsin State Fair, national bred sow champion in Louisville in 1989, nine consecutive years with the supreme champion female, and numerous other awards.
In addition to his passion for swine shows and breeding quality hogs, Charlie was dedicated to promoting the swine industry at the local and state level. He served as secretary of the Duroc Association for many years and was chairman of the Duroc Congress in 1982. He is also recognized for having supported his peers in the swine industry and the time he spent helping both his children and other youth succeed in the industry.
Although Charlie has passed away, his legacy lives on through his family. Today, Charlie’s children and grandchildren continue to raise purebred hogs and have carried on the tradition of supporting the swine industry and the Wisconsin State Fair.
Source: WPPA.