Leland-Tollefson VFW Post 2653

Leland-Tollefson VFW Post 2653 VFW Post 2653 was mustered Aug.3rd 1932. Leland Tollefson, served with Co.G. 4th Wis. ANG, that formed into the 107th Trench Motar BN.

Cpl.Tollefson fought in France during WWI and was KIA Aug.17th 1918. His name later dedicated to the Post Nov. 6th 1933.

🇺🇲🇺🇲Happy Flag Day!🇺🇲🇺🇲
06/14/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲Happy Flag Day!🇺🇲🇺🇲

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲Happy Birthday Army!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
06/14/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲Happy Birthday Army!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

On June 12th, Veterans and their spouses were welcomed to the Karl's Transport 14th Annual Clifford Hausmann Vietnam Vet...
06/13/2026

On June 12th, Veterans and their spouses were welcomed to the Karl's Transport 14th Annual Clifford Hausmann Vietnam Veterans Memorial Picnic. It was once again another great turnout.
Jil.. of Karl's Transport kicked off the festivities by explaining how the Clifford Hausmann Vietnam Picnic came about.
A Roll Call ceremony was conducted to pay tribute to our fallen Langlade County men of the Vietnam War, followed by Taps.
Soon after a delicious buffet meal was served. Later gift cards, fishing poles and other things were ticket raffled off. The raffle prizes were donations from other organizations and generous families in support of veterans.
We commend Jil and Karl Schulz, along with their amazing staff for their selfless support and commitment to honor veterans. 🇺🇸

The VFW Post 2653 is paying tribute to the 8 women (Nurses) that lost their lives in the Republic of Vietnam. Today ...
06/08/2026

The VFW Post 2653 is paying tribute to the 8 women (Nurses) that lost their lives in the Republic of Vietnam.
Today on 8 June, we recognize 1Lt. Sharon A. Lane, KIA, 57 years ago. Sharon was the only nurse actually killed by enemy fire, when a rocket hit her hospital.
The other nurses died (2) of illness, and (5) from either helicopter or fixed winged aircraft crashes. All made the ultimate sacrifices, while performing their duties. Their names forever engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where their sacrifices continues to speak to all who visit.
NEVER FORGOTTEN! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

The VFW Post 2653 is paying tribute to the eleven Langlade County men that lost their lives in the Republic of Vietnam. ...
06/07/2026

The VFW Post 2653 is paying tribute to the eleven Langlade County men that lost their lives in the Republic of Vietnam. They will be honored on the month they were listed as casualties.
Today on 7 June, we recognize CPL Frederick L. Benishek, USMC, KIA, on this date 57 years ago. His name forever engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, where his sacrifice continues to speak to all who visit.
NEVER FORGOTTEN! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
* If anyone has other pictures or a memory to share of this young man (my brother) or any of the others already honored or soon to be honored... please share. Thank you.

Never Forget! 🇺🇲
06/06/2026

Never Forget! 🇺🇲

VFW Post 2653 and Auxiliary held a potluck dinner on the 2nd of June, at the Langlade County Senior Center. The VFW Aux...
06/04/2026

VFW Post 2653 and Auxiliary held a potluck dinner on the 2nd of June, at the Langlade County Senior Center. The VFW Auxiliary newly elected or appointed officers were installed, the Langlade County Veterans Service received a donation from the Auxiliary and later Molly Neufeld was presented her VFW $1000 Scholarship and Certificate of Recognition.
I want to remind our community that may not know... the VFW is no longer located on Elm St., due mainly because of expenses of keeping the building up and running. We rented a space at the American Legion for a year and a half, but then moved to the Langlade County Senior Center on Edison St. a year ago, as it was handicap accessible. We thank Kim McCann (Dir.) for taking us in. The building has met all our needs. 🇺🇲

Sharing this for Karl's Transport. It's an amazing event for veterans.🇺🇲
06/03/2026

Sharing this for Karl's Transport. It's an amazing event for veterans.🇺🇲

Rembering James Diestler, U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran who passed away 1 year ago today. Jim was a Life Member of VF...
06/03/2026

Rembering James Diestler, U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran who passed away
1 year ago today. Jim was a Life Member of VFW Post 2653. He distinguish himself as the Post Commander for several years and served in other various positions of responsibilities and trust. His leadership and comradery is deeply missed. 🇺🇲

VFW Post 2653 is pleased to announce our second Leland Tollefson -- Jack Csuy Scholarship recipient for 2026. Picture...
06/03/2026

VFW Post 2653 is pleased to announce our second Leland Tollefson -- Jack Csuy Scholarship recipient for 2026.
Pictured below is Molly Neufeld receiving her $1000 Scholarship and Certificate of Recognition from Cdr. Steph Powell and Adj. Mike Piller during a post meeting on June 2nd. Molly is a past graduate of Antigo High School and is attending the University of Madison. Proud mom (Elizabeth Neufeld) is pictured in bottom right picture.
Anna Heuss was our first recipient and was presented her Leland Tollefson -- Jack Csuy Scholarship at the Antigo High School Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on the 13th of May.
We commend Molly and Anna for this achievement, and wish them the very best in their future academic endeavors.
CONGRATULATIONS!

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Actual: 623 Edison Street Antigo, WI, 54409 (Senior Center Of Langlade County), Mail: PO Box 565, Antigo WI. 54409-0565)
Antigo, WI
54409.(MAIL:54409-0565)

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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