Village of Germantown, Wi – A monument dedication ceremony honoring 10 Civil War veterans will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, at Our Saviours Christ Cemetery in the Village of Germantown.
The monument will recognize the service of Civil War veterans Adam Arnold, Paul Bast, August Boeker, Charles Dallmann, Peter Dix, Melcher Greulich, Georg Henrich, David Klumb, John Poehlman and Peter Rheingans.
The dedication will include a Color Guard and a three-round volley as part of the ceremony honoring the veterans.
The monument is intended to ensure the 10 Civil War veterans are never forgotten, even if the grave markers or headstones identifying their final resting places deteriorate over time and become illegible.
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The dedication provides an opportunity for the community to honor the veterans’ service and preserve their memory for future generations.
The monument at Our Saviours Christ Cemetery is sponsored by former Washington County chairman Ken Miller, who died January 9, 2026. Ken was a full-time employee of the DOD through the WI Army National Guard for over 30 years.
The ceremony Sunday begins at 1 p.m. at the cemetery, W188N12588 Maple Road. The public is welcome to attend.
