Zimny

Hilger

Brad and Katie Hilger
Aiden (17) Lacrosse, Hockey, Soccer, played youth football, youth baseball
Trey (15) Lacrosse, Hockey, Soccer, youth baseball
Landon (13) Lacrosse, Hockey, Soccer, played youth football, youth baseball
Vaughn (11) Baseball, Hockey, Soccer, Football

We moved to Sartell in 2012 from Pittsburgh, PA, by route of Omaha, NE, but are native Minnesotans. Anyone that has moved with a family knows how hard it can be on kids and parents alike. The best thing youth sports provided for us was the ability to break into tight friend circles in established communities. It’s worth mentioning that it was not only a benefit for the kids but for mom and dad too. Some may not realize that local community sports programs are not something that is universal in all cities. In both Pittsburgh and Omaha, the boys participated in many youth sports but were in a large club environment that serviced multiple schools/neighborhoods/suburbs in the area. The boys would build close friendships with teammates only to go to school and still not see a single familiar face. It is a true blessing to have organized local youth sports groups in Sartell, and the Scheels Multiport Complex strengthens this community.

Donating to the Scheels Sports Complex was a “no-brainer” for us. This donation was for our boys and their friends, future athletes and their families, and our community. We are members of Sartell Youth and High School Hockey, Youth and High School Soccer, Youth and High School Lacrosse, youth baseball, and youth football. Our family will spend an exorbitant amount of time there. We donated so soccer, lacrosse, and baseball players don’t have to practice on gym floors when fields aren’t ready. We donated because we want the 6 am and 10 pm hockey practices to be a thing of the past which will immensely decrease our family stress due to unfinished late-night homework. We donated so soccer players don’t have to drive to the St John’s dome for turf. We donated so that high school football playoff practice in the late fall would become a reality. We donated because this facility will foster a community feel and welcome new families.

Youth sports have provided us with multiple extended families. Each of our boys has been adopted by other families, sometimes for an entire weekend at a time when work and other sports stretch us thin. They take care of our children and become the second, third, fourth, and/or fifth sets of parents. These families become our families. We could never thank them enough or pay them back for all they have done for us, nor would they accept repayment. So, maybe donating to this facility somewhat pays it forward?

We believe to continue to grow as a community we have to invest in our youth. The Scheels Complex is an invested improvement that will do this. It is more than just putting money into the athletic side of sports. It will prove invaluable for new and existing families. We are very proud of this facility and for the City of Sartell for standing behind it.

Jacobs

We’re Dave and Kristen Jacobs. Our kids are Devin (12), Kalyn (14) and Alivia (16). Dave’s business, Jacobs Financial, has been a sponsor of SYHA and Bernick’s Arena for several years, and I’m in my third year on the SYHA Board of Directors. We’re proud to support an association that provides kids (and familes) the opportunity to be a part of something that builds character, good sportsmanship, friendships and so much more.

We first became involved with Sartell Youth Hockey when our son Devin was six. Our neighbor urged us to get him on skates and to give hockey a try. Dave grew up playing soccer, and was initially a little hesitant to make the “hockey commitment”. I also played soccer, but grew up on skates, so was excited to be a hockey mom!

Most of the boys in Devin’s kindergarten class played hockey. Seeing those same kids on and off the ice helped him form fast and lasting friendships. Dave and I have also connected with so many hockey parents over the years and value the friendships we’ve made. Devin’s love for hockey keeps growing and he’s now a sixth grader and plays on the PeeWee AA team. He’s had amazing coaches over the years, who have taught him so much about being a good hockey player, teammate and person.

We’ve decided to pledge our support to the SCHEELS Athletic Complex because it means there will be more opportunities for the youth and families in Sartell. Not only for hockey, but also for other sports and activities that will benefit from having an indoor turf facility for eight months of the year. Dave coaches our daughter Kalyn’s soccer team and is looking forward to being able to train indoors on the turf in the new RDR Arena.

We know that the SCHEELS Athletic Complex will drive economic development in Sartell, with the ability to host events and tournaments. The new venue will add to the long list of what makes Sartell great, including our schools, businesses and culture.

Thanks for letting us share our “why” story. We hope you’ll consider being a part of something great and pledge your support to the SCHEELS Athletic Complex.

Kristen and Dave Jacobs

Trobec

A gift to honor our father and grandfather, Roger Trobec

Our father and grandfather, Roger Trobec, was a staunch believer in education, both in and outside of the classroom. He always believed the field of competition, whether on the field or on the ice, is an opportunity not only to enjoy the sports we love, but a microcosm of life- to teach kids the values of team work, commitment, handling adversity, selflessness, and stewardship. To honor his legacy, we have gifted a donation in his name to the Scheels Athletic Complex. This memorial is not only an investment in our community, but, more importantly, an investment in our kids to provide expanded opportunities to teach them these aforementioned life values and instill lifelong memories that we can all cherish forever.

-Paul Trobec and Family

DeVos

We are Curt and Sara DeVos.  Our kids Samuel (9), Julia (7) and Maxwell (5) are actively involved in youth baseball, hockey and soccer.  We are proud to donate to the Scheels Athletic Complex and view this financial commitment simply, as an investment in our community.  As parents, we knew we wanted our kids to experience the fun and excitement of sports like we did as kids, and still do as adults-just in a different capacity. The increased access and opportunity of multiple sports at this facility will impact so many youth athletes and that is what excites as parents of three active kids and members of the Sartell community. 

Curt grew up playing baseball in Southwest Minnesota, Sara grew up in St. Cloud playing soccer.  We were not hockey people until good friends invited us to a local rink while Max was still in diapers, Sam was a first year mite the next weekend.  The rest is history.  You will find all five of us at the rink on the weekends in the hockey season, and baseball and soccer fields in the spring, summer and fall.  We really enjoy chasing our kids to all of their activities, but we enjoy even more watching their individual character develop in addition to a true love of the game and sport in general.  We are also grateful for the friendships we and our children have developed since joining sports. 

Financially, this was a different type of philanthropic investment for us. It has always been important to us to support causes we believe in and we definitely believe in the value of the Scheels Athletic Complex in our community.  We know the impact will be significant and are proud to support it.  We hope this investment in our community supports character and athletic development in all youth athletes in the area and are so excited for the growth and continued development of Sartell as a truly exceptional community to raise our family.

Donor Wall

Thank You to our Supporters


$500,000+

$250,000 – $499,999

$100,000 – $249,999

Bernick Family

$50,000 – $99,999

Dave and Kristen Jacobs

Cory Oberg Family

Kristen & Troy Stebbins

$25,000 – $49,999

Brian and Sara Zimny

Norman C. Skalicky
Foundation

Matt & Heidi Dankers

Chance and Joan Hooper

$10,000 – $24,999

Ryan & Cindy
Fitzthum

Sartell Development LLC

Bob and Linda Feuling-Westside Liquor

Patrick and Emily Nahan

Infinity Homes, INC

The Ritter Family

Kron & Erlandson Family Dentistry

Tracey & Bill Worwala

Design Electric

$5,000 – $9,999

Doman Family

JD & Holly Anderson

The Webster Family, Paul & Heidi Webster

Burris Family

Bollinger Family

Jeremy, Cathy, Gavin, Ava, and Ethan Henkemeyer

The Grahek Family

Curt and Sara Devos

Chad and Kayla Epsen

Marty & Stacy Anderson

Pat & Robin Marushin

Laidlaw Family- Adam, Alyson, Olivia and Wyatt

Jason, Kristine, Olivia, Luella & Izzy Schlecht

$3,750- $4,999

Brian & Jen McCormack

Scott & Jennifer Kenning

Heath, Sarah, Lily & Daisy Warnert

Kevin Murphy

The Hanson family- Jeff, Kristin, Blake, Morgan, Quinn, and Reed

Dostal Family- In memory of Harvey Kalla, Ron and Mary Becker

Getting Family

$2,500-3,749

Jesse and Lacy Johannes

The Maloney Family

The Potthoff Family

Steve & Megan Henkemeyer

Schmitz Family

Mike and Connie Nahan

Joel, Melissa, Sofia, Faith & Lilah Torborg

Brody Potthoff

$1,500-$2,499

Ryan & Molly Siemens

Joe & Chelsie Meemken

Brian, Holly, Eli & Alexis Nygaard

The Hacker Family

Jen, Brian, and Brody Petersen

Jeff + Jill Dalager Brunner

$750-1,499

Dan & Colleen Zimny

Ryan & Mollie Newman

Colatrella Family

Adam & Charitie Herbst

Anne & Troy Cameron

The John Michaud Family

The Keen Family

The Oxton Family – Jeff, Edith, Wyatt & Owen

Roger Trobec Memorial

Deanna & Shawn McGee

Andrew & Becky Horgen

Kelly and Neil Fandel

The Crane Family

John and Sarah Ellis Family

The Morrison Team

American Hertitage National Bank

Pam & Barry Brookins

Brian & Mary Jaenisch

Jon,Emily,Crosby & Case Stoebe

Zimny Insurance Agency

Sandra and Alan Herbst

The Grams Family – Marshall, Kelsay, Finnegan, Maverick, & Taylor

Kelsey and Tony Landis

The Mueller Family

Matt, Kelly, Aidan, Bailey and Chase Woods

John and Lee Anderson

Adam & Brittany Spah

Jon, Emily, Crosby, & Case Stoebe

Mike, Tina, Mason & Merrick Kurzhals

The Rislov Family – Jeff, Ann, Addy, Max & Oliver

Matt, Kelly, Aidan, Bailey and Chase Woods

Granite City Motor Car

Bremer Bank NA

Ben, Stacy, Jace, Jenna, Jake, Jaden, and Jessa Jansky

Preston & Grayson Deragisch

Chris and Mike Kosloski

Garrett & Elly Wilson Family

The Hilgers – Brad, Katie, Aiden, Trey, Landon & Vaughn

Kevin & Sharon Mentzer

The Hartman Family

Michaud Family

Tim and Jessica Ostman

Rick and Boo Statsick

Up to $750

Rachel & Dustin Parker

Frank and Robin Fondurulia

Aaron & Tina Kahre

Robert & Kathleen Dybdal

Dale & Jean Randall

Chris Theisen

Sartell/Sauk Rapids Lacrosse

Lynn & Jason Quinn

Greg and Michelle Budde

Peterson Family

Alexa and Lucas Evenson

Jairad & Angela Stavos

Jensen Family

Chris & Kristen Sigurdson Family

Chris and Rebecca Simonsen

Dylan & Kristi Vogt

The VanDenBerg Family

John Getting

Stefan and Kelsey Stoebe

Kyle & Amy Hedtke

Lindsey Bosek

Matt, Marie, Caleb, Tanner, and Autumn Thompson

Hawkins Family

Nathan Bruender

Nicole and Aron Gosling

Nicole and Laila Riggs

Paul and Angela Trobec

Ryan and Sarah Engdahl

Scott Thalacker

Peterlin Family

Brian Kunz

The George Family

The Sundby Family

Steinkopf Family