DeForest American Legion Post 348

11/02/2026

We will be there!

🗓 Community Veterans Day Celebration 🗓
Honoring all who have served our country, thank you for your service!

Wednesday, November 11 @ 10:00 AM at DAHS

This event is open to the community, please arrive early to allow time for visitor protocols in the main DAHS office.

10/29/2026

A shout out to our Post 348 Auxiliary for a successful "Trunk or Treat" at Windsor Fireman's Park. Great job, and we're sure the kids appreciated it!

10/22/2026

Hey everyone! Let's get together and watch the game!

10/21/2026

Attention parents and students in the DeForest/Windsor area. The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program is “A Constitutional Speech Contest” which presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights, and privileges of American citizenship. There is over $200,000 in scholarship money with the National winner receiving $25,000.

Application deadline in November 6th, and the DeForest/Windsor competition is scheduled for December 7th at the DeForest High School.

For more information: https://wilegion.org/oratorical

10/21/2026

Attention DeForest/Windsor area Veterans - The monthly Freedom Fellowship meeting at the Cornerstone Community Center will be held on Monday October 26. The "meet and greet" time is still 9:30 and this will be immediately followed by a support and information session by the Dane County Veterans Service Office. Coffee and pastries will be provided - we hope you can make it! The Cornerstone Community Center is located at 505 North Main Street in DeForest.

09/23/2026

It is with solemn regret we have lost another of our comrades, Chuck Carter. There will be a visitation from 4 to 6 pm at the Deforest Community Center on Thursday September 24th. Attached is the obituary. Military honors will be performed at about 4 pm. We will also do a Pass and Review if possible.

Charles "Chuck" P. Carter, age 87, of DeForest, Wisconsin, passed away on September 14, 2026, at Hattie's Glen of Madison.

09/16/2026

From the Village of DeForest:
THANK YOU DeForest American Legion Post 348 for your volunteer service at the DeForest Kwik Trip Athletic Complex Concession Stand!!!

From left to right: Reese O'Malley, Mark Prahl, Jim Skelton. Taking the picture: Stacey Harmon

08/29/2026

Post 348 has lost another comrade. We are planning a Pass and Review procession and Honor Guard tribute to our departed brother. Rest in peace...

Raymond "Ray" J. Lavallee Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Ray was born on August 19, 1947, to Raymond Sr. and Mildred Lavallee. He graduated from DeForest High School in 1965, where he was a proud member of the football, wrestling an...

08/28/2026

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A great experience.... I'll be guiding tours during the week.

October 3 & 4.

08/23/2026

2027 Bucky Books are available! The coupons in this book are good now through September 2027. Each book costs $35 and is packed with coupons from many local businesses. Proceeds from the Bucky Book sales support Post programs and operations. Contact Jim Skelton to purchase one (or more).