WALK WITH GRACE Radio Auction complete 5 day wrap-up

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis (WRCO) We would like to thank ALL of the bidders, donors, and volunteers that made the 2025 WRCO / WALK WITH GRACE Radio Auction a HUGE success.

This year a total of $26,730 was raised for WALK WITH GRACE.

WRCO’s Jo Ann Krulatz and Beau Hinrichs looks back at this years auction.

Here is a break-down of all 5 days worth of items and winning bids.

Here are the winning bids from DAY ONE:

Monday 10:00 to 10:30 Segment

Bel-Artz Studio THE EAGLE – 11″ x 14.5″ x 1/2″ Natural Oil Finish. Wall hanging that was hand scroll sawed from a piece of walnut. Wood salvaged from a tree that was blown down on family farm.
AMOUNT: $45 – BIDDER NUMBER: 415

Pratt Funeral & Cremation 3-Tickets to a Milwaukee Bucks REGULAR SEASON game. Twenty (20) games to pick from. Section 118, Row 21.
AMOUNT: $180 – BIDDER NUMBER: 455

Team CUREsaders Speciality Pies – Willing to give choice of Peach, Apple, Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry Mixed Berry, Pumpkin, Pecan . . . then some of the fancier refrigerated pies
such as Coconut Cream, Banana Cream Blueberry Cream Cheese, Creme de Menthe, Lemon Meringue.
AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 310

Richland Center Parks & Recreation Family Pool Pass to Woodman Aquatic Center for 2026 Season
AMOUNT: $175 – BIDDER NUMBER: 495

Inspired Innovation 60-Minute Massage which included Stones & Cupping ($90 Value)
AMOUNT: $120 – BIDDER NUMBER: 450

Monday 10:30 to 11:00 Segment

Dianne Nachtigal Cheesecake – Blueberry – 10″ They can be frozen AMOUNT: $115 – BIDDER NUMBER: 280

Fillback Family of Dealerships 2-Wisconsin Badger Football Tickets with parking pass. Thursday, August 28th against Miami OHIO Redhawks at 8pm. Tickets on 45 Yard Line. Electronic Tickets will be sent to winning bidder. AMOUNT: $125 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Ron Bladl 2″x12″x16″ Woven wood reversible 7-wood cutting board. 336 pieces of ash, yellow birch, bloodwood, cherry, paduck and walnut. Bloodwood & Peduck (pronounced PA-Duke) is from Africa. Weights just under 10lbs. 188 pieces 1/8″ . . . 144 pieces 1/4″ . . . then other sizes AMOUNT: $80 – BIDDER NUMBER: 430

Napa Auto & Truck Parts MILWAUKEE TOOL Jobsite Radio with 110 power cord . . . Radio Only. Will charge a M18 battery, but does NOT include an M18 battery) AMOUNT: $245 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

J. Jay Walsh Jewlers 18″ Sterling Silver Necklace with Pendant AMOUNT: $80 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Monday 11:00 to 11:30 Segment

Quail Run Golf Play Pass with Cart . . . Ten 9-hole rounds AMOUNT: $205 – BIDDER NUMBER: 105

Christy’s Sunnyside Gift Certificate $25 (1 of 4) AMOUNT: $40 – BIDDER NUMBER: 420

Board Member Joanne Amell Earthwise: The Clean Air Choice 16′ manual reel style push mower. Used AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Millie Thiede 18″ Raggedy Ann & Andy Handmade AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER: 275

Heartland Christmas Trees X-Mas Package; 1-christmas tree from lot, 36″ wreath and 25′ of garland AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER:240

Monday 11:30 to Noon Segment

The House On The Rock 4-Ultimate Experience Passes. Expire 11/09/2025. Open 7-days a week until mid Sept then open Thursday thru Monday until 11/09/2025. AMOUNT: $90 – BIDDER NUMBER: 165

Doerre Hardware Kayak AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 585

Krause Monument 12″ x 12″ Granite Sports Tile. This Green Bay Packer Tile can be swapped out by winner if you prefer Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, or Richland Center Hornet. AMOUNT: $125 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Baraboo Senior Citizen Organization TWO (2) Dinner Theater tickets for 12/07/2025 Noon Show. Donated by Baraboo Senior Citizens Organization. AMOUNT: $55 – BIDDER NUMBER: 435

Oakwood Fruit Farm Gift Certificate: 3 Dozen Donuts AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 445

DAY 1 BIG ITEMS

Randy Olson Trucking 1 Load of 3/4″ gravel delivered within 25 miles. Contact Randy at 608-475-1234 to set up delivery. AMOUNT: $400 – BIDDER NUMBER: 420

Fillback Family of Dealerships 4-Green Bay Packer Football Tickets on Sunday, October 12th against Cincinnati Bengals. Row 52, Section 136, Seats 21-24. Electronic Tickets will be sent to winning bidder.

Here are the winning bids from DAY TWO:

Tuesday 10:00 to 10:30 Segment

Team CUREsaders Specialty Pies – Willing to give choice of Peach, Apple, Rhubarb, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry Mixed Berry, Pumpkin, Pecan . . . then some of the fancier refrigerated pies such as Coconut Cream, Banana Cream Blueberry Cream Cheese, Creme de Menthe, Lemon Meringue. AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER: 550

The Opal Man LLC 18″ Sterling Silver Australian Opal Pendant. Source is from Coober Pedy Australia. Kadues Serkubg Sukver Drio Oebdabt with oval triplet Opal and Sirconiums suspended from a white sterline silver Box chain. AMOUNT: $225 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Royal Cleaning $50 gift card Christy’s AMOUNT: $70 – BIDDER NUMBER: 250

Vetesnik Power Sport FIVE gift certificates valued at $100 a piece AMOUNT: $100 – BIDDER NUMBER: 640

Wilson Creek Pottery Two handmade clay pottery mugs and one sealed sugar keeper. AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER: 240

Tuesday 10:30 to 11:00 Segment

Dianne Nachtigal Cheesecake – Cherry – 10″ – They can be frozen. AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER: 670

Richland County VSO Vintage Cow drink bowl made into a spider. Veteran Maurice Nolden from Sauk County numbered each ‘Vet Bug’ he made. But this is the one and only spider he ever made 1 of 1. AMOUNT: $100 – BIDDER NUMBER: 550

Old Northwest Timber & Habitat John Deere yard work set for kids. Wheelbarrow, tools, chainsaw and garden/landscaping tools. AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 655

Edward Jones $50 Gift Card Richland Locker. AMOUNT: $90 – BIDDER NUMBER: 280

Dance Elite Two seats of bidders choice for the 06/07/2026 2:00 pm performance . Seats must be claimed by 01/01/2026. AMOUNT: $35 – BIDDER NUMBER: 665

Tuesday 11:00 to 11:30 Segment

Geralyn Kohlstedt SIX (6) dozen Cinnamon Rolls collected throughout the next year. AMOUNT: $250 – BIDDER NUMBER:550

Wertz Floor & Home $250 In Store Gift Card. AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 170

All American Doit Center Butterfly Chaise Lounge. 39″ x 54″ x 19″. AMOUNT: $100 – BIDDER NUMBER: 395

Pulvy Farms 8lbs of steak (sirloin, rib, t-bone, NY Strip) (Beef is free-range, grass fed thru the summer. In colder months, they are fed a mixture of alfala and grasses. Beef considered for harvesting are given a rationed amount of grain to enhance the best marbling. Pulvy Farms does not use hormones or scheduled antibiotics. AMOUNT: $165 – BIDDER NUMBER: 105

Bindl Tire & Augo Standard 4-wheel drive alignment (parts not included). AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Tuesday 11:30 to Noon Segment

Baraboo Senior Citizen Organization TWO (2) Dinner Theater tickets for 12/07/2025 Noon Show. Donated by Red Higgins & Molly B. AMOUNT: $85 – BIDDER NUMBER: 710

Richland Center City Auditorium Own a piece of history! 3-ORIGINAL seats from the RC Auditorium from 1914. AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 295

Udder Brothers $20 gift card. AMOUNT: $30 – BIDDER NUMBER: 355

Troxel Farms Elusive Escape Rooms – Wisconsin Dells Select from any of the 7 different fully immersive themed rooms. According to “Trip Advisor” this is the #1 Escape Room in the State of Wisconsin. (2-Tix $64 Value) (6-Tix $192 Value). AMOUNT: $220 – BIDDER NUMBER: 125

Oakwood Fruit Farm Gift Certificate. AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 690

Day 2 Big Items Tuesday

DJ’s Kwik Stop TWO WI Badger Football Tix for 08/28/25 game against Miami (OHIO) Red Hawks on the “50 Yard Line” Row 38. Call Denny Jax at 608-574-1692 for tickets and pick up at DJ’s in Gotham. AMOUNT: $125 – BIDDER NUMBER: 150

Jensen Casting 38″ Eldora Propane Fire Pit Bowl. Manufactured in

Here are the winning bids from DAY THREE:

Wednesday 10:00 to 10:30 Segment

Richland Center Parks & Recreation Family Pool Pass to Woodman Aquatic Center for 2026 Season AMOUNT: $130 – BIDDER NUMBER: 170

Christy’s Sunnyside Gift Certificate $25 (3 of 4) AMOUNT: $40 – BIDDER NUMBER: 305

Edward Jones $50 Gift Card Richland Locker AMOUNT: $90 – BIDDER NUMBER:780

Carroll Clark Allis Chalmers Bike & Hat AMOUNT: $300 – BIDDER NUMBER: 735

Jolene Newkirk 1 Pound of Chocolate Fudge AMOUNT: $35 – BIDDER NUMBER: 690

Wednesday 10:30 to 11:00 Segment

Bel-Artz Studio THE JUMPING BASS – 11.25″ x 9.5″ x 1″ Natural Oil Finish. Wall hanging that was hand scroll sawed from a piece of oak that the artist found in the scrap bin at a local mill. AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

David Crary 19.5″ x 11.5″ cutting board with Walnut, Cherry, and Maple wood AMOUNT: $70 – BIDDER NUMBER: 230

Richland Family Restaurant Gift Certificate $20 (2 of 2) AMOUNT: $30 – BIDDER NUMBER: 280

David Sharp Metal Art that is approximately 6′ x 6′ sporting various tools and pieces of equipment. Will deliver in specified area at no cost. AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 580

Wednesday 11:00 to 11:30 Segment

Dianne Nachtigal Cheesecake – Raspberry – 10″ They can be frozen AMOUNT: $100 – BIDDER NUMBER: 445

Pratt Funeral & Cremation Bucks Playoff Towel, 2-wristbands, cheese antlers, sunglasses, basketball bnak, camo stocking hat , Jr. NBA t-shirt, Undivided hoodie, etc AMOUNT: $60 – BIDDER NUMBER: 430

Troxel Farms Elusive Escape Rooms – Wisconsin Dells Select from any of the 7 different fully-immersive themed rooms. According to “Trip Advisor” this is the #1 Escape Room in the State of Wisconsin. 4-Tickets $128 Value AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 395

Oakwood Fruit Farm Gift Certificate for 3 dozen donuts AMOUNT: $75 – BIDDER NUMBER: 810

Pizza Ranch Certificate for one buffet a month for a year AMOUNT: $150 – BIDDER NUMBER: 690

Wednesday 11:30 to Noon Segment

Taliesin Preservation Two Adult passes to 2.5 hour guided tour. AMOUNT: $130 – BIDDER NUMBER: 580

David & Leana Crary $75 Carr Valley Cheese Gift Card AMOUNT: $90 – BIDDER NUMBER: 660

Nates Downtown $15 gift certificate AMOUNT: $40 – BIDDER NUMBER: 600

Pulvy Farms 20# ground beef in 1# pkgs AND 8lbs of steak (sirloin, rib, t-bone, NY Strip) (Beef is free-range, grass fed thru the summer. In colder months, they are fed a mixture of alfalfa and grasses. Beef considered for harvesting are given a rationed amount of grain to enhance the best marbling. Pulvy Farms does not use hormones or scheduled antibiotics. AMOUNT: $200 – BIDDER NUMBER: 110

Udder Brothers $20 gift card AMOUNT: $50 – BIDDER NUMBER: 120

Day 3 Big Items Wednesday

Ace Hardware Wilmette 7-Pc Patio Dining Set includes 2 arm chairs, 4 chairs and one dining table. Rust resistant aluminum frame with all weather wicker, fade resistant acrylic fabric. AMOUNT: $600 – BIDDER NUMBER: 235

WRCO 4 club level seats to the Milwaukee Brewers game Sunday August 10th (METS) plus 2 Brewer shirts (large and extra large), Sunblock (young living brand), and a backpack. The ticket cost is $55.00 per seat for a total of $220 and the swag is worth $129 AMOUNT: $355 – BIDDER NUMBER: 450

Here are the winning bids from DAY FOUR Thursday :

Thursday 10:00 to 10:30 Segment

Richland Family Restaurant Gift Certificate $20 AMOUNT: $ 65
BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Royal Cleaning $50 gift card Christy’s AMOUNT: $50
BIDDER NUMBER: 100

Udder Brothers $20 gift card AMOUNT: $50
BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Oakwood Fruit Farm Gift Certificate for 3 Dozen Donuts AMOUNT: $125
BIDDER NUMBER: 855

Hank Aaron Bat donated by Jim and Diane Hier AMOUNT: $450
BIDDER NUMBER: 875

Thursday 10:30 to 11:00 Segment

Bel-Artz Studio FOREVER TOGETHER – 11.25″ x 6″ x 1″ Natural Oil Finish. Wall hanging that was hand scroll sawed from a piece of oak that the artist found in the scrap bin at a local mill. AMOUNT: $75
BIDDER NUMBER: 235

Dianne Nachtigal Cheesecake – Strawberry-Rhubarb – 10″ They can be frozen AMOUNT: $120
BIDDER NUMBER: 280

Milwaukee Brewers TWO Club level Tickets for any Mon thru Thur game of regular season EXCLUDES Cubs games. May substitute wth other seats when claiming electronic tickets. AMOUNT: $150
BIDDER NUMBER: 370

Christy’s Sunnyside Gift Certificate $25 AMOUNT: $50
BIDDER NUMBER: 260

Foggy North Black coffee mug w/Foggy Bottom Logo, handmade mug rug w/coffee cup design and $15 gift certificate to Foggy North AMOUNT: $55
BIDDER NUMBER: 885

Thursday 11:00 to 11:30 Segment

Pratt Funeral & Cremation Kareem Abdul Jabbar Finals MVP Bobblehead, play off towel, 50th Anniversary T-shirt, Bucket Hat, Undivided Th-Shirt, Doc Rivers Hat, trunk organizer etc AMOUNT: $105
BIDDER NUMBER: 435

Vetesnik Power Sport FIVE gift certificates valued at $100 a piece AMOUNT: $ 120
BIDDER NUMBER: 640

Foggy Bottom Woodworks 20″w x 20″L x 24″H Side table made of black locust wood AMOUNT: $ 120
BIDDER NUMBER: 455

City Utilities Water Dept One used 1957 fire hydrant. This beauty will be cleaned up, given a fresh coat of paint and mounted on a patio block. Will deliver if winning bid is within AMOUNT: $275
BIDDER NUMBER: 595

Jolene Newkirk 1 Pound of Chocolate Fudge AMOUNT: $100 + $100 match
BIDDER NUMBER: 375

Richland Family Prescription Center AMOUNT: $250
BIDDER NUMBER: 360

Thursday 11:30 to Noon Segment

U-R-Enough Rusty Wallace 1:24 scale stock car in box. 50th Anniversary Nascar-Miller-Lite-Elvis Presley Limited Edition. 1998 Ford Taurus by ACTION AMOUNT: $20
BIDDER NUMBER: 395

Copper Lounge Bloody Mary Basket, can koozies, t-shirt, hat, $25 gift Certificate, drink chips, bag of chips AMOUNT: $80
BIDDER NUMBER: 660

Ace Hardware Beaver Tail Stealth 1200 flat bottom AMOUNT: $500
BIDDER NUMBER: 900

Edward Jones $50 Gift Card Chets Feed & Seed AMOUNT: $100
BIDDER NUMBER: 235

WRCO 4 club level seats to the Milwaukee Brewers game Monday August 25 ($220 value) (DIAMONDBACKS) AMOUNT: $250
BIDDER NUMBER: 620

Bruce and Betsy donated SKY CHAIR with footrests. (Donated by Bruce and Betsy Roesler) AMOUNT: $200
BIDDER NUMBER: 155

Thursday Day 4 Big Items

Twin Pines Certificate good towards a 2-night minimum stay at the Twin Pines Vacation Rental. Valid thru 08/01/2026. Twin Pines has room for 8-guests in this 3 bedroom / 3 bathroom newly renovated home in the beautiful driftless area. AMOUNT: $750
BIDDER NUMBER: 145

Wanless Gravel 16-yds gravel AMOUNT: $480
BIDDER NUMBER: 435

Here is the final day (day 5) recap.

Friday 10:00 to 10:30 Segment

Edward Jones $50 Gift Card Chets Feed & Seed
AMOUNT: $90
BIDDER NUMBER:775

Greg and Judy Alvin Certificate for 3 Dozen Donuts from Oakwood Fruit Farm AMOUNT: $85
BIDDER NUMBER: 805

Star Spangled Celebration Toby Keith autographed sketch drawn by Gordan Glass, Kenny Rogers Swag

AMOUNT: $125
BIDDER NUMBER: 770

Meister Cheese Ultimate Cheese Box
AMOUNT: $85
BIDDER NUMBER:435

WRCO One Morning Roundup with Phil and Hank
AMOUNT: $50
BIDDER NUMBER:630

Pretty Kitty Kafe Dinner for two (Prime Rib) Delivered to you.
AMOUNT: $200
BIDDER NUMBER: 210

Friday 10:30 to 11:00 Segment

Pratt Funeral & Cremation 3-Tickets to a Milwaukee Bucks PRE-SEASON Game in 2025-2026 season. Section 118, Row 21
AMOUNT: $150
BIDDER NUMBER: 230

Jolene Newkirk 1 Pound of Peanut Butter Fudge
AMOUNT: $100 + a match from Scotts Industries of $300
BIDDER NUMBER:240

Ray Bass Tin Flowers – Made from tin cans. Approx 5′ tall and flower is 15.5″ wide. BLUE/YELLOW Red/White/Blue Tin Flower 5.5′ and 38″ set AMOUNT: $150
BIDDER NUMBER: 255

Ron Granger 3 Dozen Sea Salt Caramel’s
AMOUNT: $ 75
BIDDER NUMBER: 240

Richland Family Prescription $20 Certificate for prescription per month for one year. AMOUNT: $260
BIDDER NUMBER:870

Friday 11:00 to 11:30 Segment

Dianne Nachtigal Cheesecake – Mixed Berry – 10″ They can be frozen
AMOUNT: $100
BIDDER NUMBER:280

Vetesnik Power Sport $100 Gift Certificate
AMOUNT: $125
BIDDER NUMBER: 185

WRCO Those were the days, You program your hour of music
AMOUNT: $500
BIDDER NUMBER: 940

Maureen Smith Pallet Flag
AMOUNT: $100
BIDDER NUMBER: 860

Fuzz and Nancy McCauley 15 Pounds of Yellow Oyster Mushrooms
AMOUNT: $75
BIDDER NUMBER: 135

Friday 11:30 to Noon Segment

U-R-Enough Team Caliber Series. Jeremy Mayfield Mobil 1 Racing 1:24 Scale (1 of 3120) 2000 Mobil 1 Ford Taurus Limited Edition with Box
AMOUNT: $40
BIDDER NUMBER: 135

English Prairie Distillery Maple Syrup Vodka
AMOUNT: $50
BIDDER NUMBER:535

Phyllis Williams Painting
AMOUNT: $65
BIDDER NUMBER: 130

Center Cinema Annual Pass (Free Admission to any Movie For One Year-Family Pass) Can be used for both Starlite 14 and Center Cinema
AMOUNT: $250
BIDDER NUMBER:205

Friday Day 5 Big Items

Ace Hardware 48″ Model 918009 21.5H Gravely Kawasaki FR651V Engine Zero Turn Lawn Mower AMOUNT: $4200
BIDDER NUMBER:905

WRCO 4 club level seats to the Milwaukee Brewers game Saturday August 23rd (GIANTS) ($220 value) and a Bob Uecker package including 2 long sleeve Bob Uecker shirts (a large and one 2xl) and a Bob Uecker book written by Evelyn Dalton.
AMOUNT: $275
BIDDER NUMBER: 965

WALK WITH GRACE Radio Auction complete 5 day wrap-up

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