Chilton Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
Recognition for Community Outreach & Engagement

The 2023 recipient of the Citizen of the Year is Pauline Geiser. For many years Pauline has been volunteering throughout our community. Some of the events and organizations Pauline volunteers with are:

Chilton Public Library

• Host a monthly book club and potluck
• Delivers books to assisted living facilities and visits with residents
• Creates take and make crafts for both youth and adults
• Promotes literacy and fosters community connections
• Is a Library Aide

Salvation Army

• Food Pantry guide, cleans wherever needed, restocks food items
• Toy Shop set-up and Clothing Manager
• Coats for Kids set-up and distribution
• Back to School backpack set-up and distribution
• Jail Ministry Program assembly and delivery of care packages for Calumet County Inmates
• Red Kettle Campaign Coordinator

Good Shepherd Parish

• Served on the Parish Council
• Lector
• Eucharistic Minister
• Mother’s Day Rose Sale Coordinator
• Rosary Leader
• Religious Education Teacher and Sunday School Leader
• Sacristan

Pauline’s nonstop volunteering goes without recognition not only to the community but also to her family. She is always willing to get involved, help where needed and to do what needs to be done to benefit our community, youth, friends, and family. Pauline cares for her older sister and helps her family wherever and whenever needed. She cooks and delivers home-made soups and meals for any friends, neighbors, or just someone needing a warm dinner and some cheering up. Pauline does this all with a smile on her face and a warm heart.

Pauline has been married to Joseph Geiser since July 28, 1973. They were high school sweethearts and have raised three children. Kim who is married to Craig Schwobe.  They have 3 children: Hailey, Mitchell and Brandon; Steven; and Nicholas who is married to Tamara Thiel Geiser.  They also have 3 children: Lukas, Bennett and Ella.

Pauline and Joe farmed for 31 years, and she worked at Chilton Metal Products/Worthington. After moving to town, she began working at CPS in the school lunch program, and the Chilton Public Library which she feels is her true calling for her social life. As a grandma she took care of her grandkids when they were little making cherished memories.

Congratulations on being the 2023 Citizen of the Year!  Chilton is proud to have a devoted women like you as a part of our community.