Superior WI Optimist Club

10/21/2025

We have runners!! Thanks to the UW-Superior Yellowjacket Athletics Track team, we’ll have your drive-up orders out lickety split. Meatball dinner now through 7 PM at Cathedral. (Oct 21) 😋 

11/30/2023

It’s red kettle season! Our members were busy this week ringing bells for Salvation Army.

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08/25/2023

On Monday, August 14th, our dear friend Hugo Salmi passed away. Hugo was a 28-year devoted member, known for his dedication to the Superior community. Please keep the family of this generous and wonderful man in your prayers.

Visitation will begin at 10 am on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Superior. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 am.

Hugo Wilmer Salmi 91, passed away in Superior, WI on August 15, 2023. He was born the son of Walter and Mayme Johnson Salmi on May 17, 1932 in Hancock, MI. Hugo grew up in Toivola, MI and graduated in 1951 from Jeffers High School in Painedale, MI. He moved

06/19/2023

Our members had fun planting the garden at Central Park in Superior with students from Northern Lights Elementary. Thank you to all the volunteers!

06/14/2023

Mark Thompson was an active member of our club for nearly 45 years, and a lifetime resident and supporter of the Superior community. He has joined his younger brother, Bruce, who passed away just 86 days earlier. We will celebrate his legacy on Friday and mourn the loss for our club, his family, friends, and our community.

Mark K. Thompson, 72, a lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence. Mark was born on July 30, 1950, the son of Merrill and Maxine Johnson Thompson. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1968 and went on to earn his

03/20/2023

Bruce has been an essential and beloved member of our club for nearly 40 years. He served many roles, including multiple terms as lieutenant governor for our district, club president, secretary, treasurer and foundation representative.
We are still absorbing the news and devastated by his passing, while celebrating his legacy as a champion for the Superior community and inspiration for all who knew him.

Bruce David Thompson, 62, of Superior, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born in Superior on October 28, 1960, the son of Merrill and Maxine Johnson Thompson. Bruce married the love of his life Robin Nyberg in Superior. They enjoyed nearly 39 years of marriage together. His passion

12/23/2022

Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a healthy, happy new year!

11/10/2022

Members were busy tying several blankets for this year’s Coats for Kids event.

Coats (and blankets!) will be distributed by the Salvation Army on Thursday, Nov 10, and Friday, Nov 11, from 10 to 4 at the Salvation Army Community Center, 916 Hughitt Ave in Superior, WI.

https://www.wdio.com/front-page/local-news/coats-4-kids-will-be-giving-away-free-winter-coats-thursday-friday/

08/24/2022

Today we got our hands dirty and did some weeding at the Central Park garden!! Stop by anytime to enjoy the view and smell the flowers!!

06/29/2022

Today Superior Optimist Club members along with Northern Lights Elementary teacher, Mrs. Wolfe, and Northern Lights students and family members weeded our local Central Park garden!! Check it out sometime and enjoy!! 🌸🌼