The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools

The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools Leadership

The Friends is led by a group of volunteers with deep ties to the schools, the land, and the communities they serve. Many are former students, teachers, or longtime supporters committed to preserving these historic places for future generations.

Together, they guide the organization’s efforts—from stewardship and events to outreach and education—ensuring that each school continues to tell its story.

Current Officers

PresidentJo Jenschke830-997-2763(Nebgen School)
Vice PresidentMarjorie Otte830-644-2655(Wrede School)
TreasurerPatsy Grote Hauptrief830-685-3078903-819-2546(Willow City School)
SecretaryFrances Pressler Heimann830-685-3321830-992-9902(Willow City School)

Directors-at-Large

Jim Lindley830-997-2103(Cave Creek School)
Doris Spraggins830-456-1249

County Representative

CommissionerDon Weinheimer830-997-7503830-307-6096

Advisory Board

McKenzie MoelleringPioneer Museum

Much of the Friends’ work is carried forward through committees whose volunteers help preserve the schools, organize events, and share their history with the community.

Committee Leadership & Members

AdministrativeLower South Grape Creek SchoolDarlene Stehle
Pecan Creek SchoolJenny Voigt (Historian)
Rheingold SchoolCarol Birmingham
Willow City SchoolFrances Heimann (Secretary)
Archives & ArtifactsWillow City SchoolRaynell Wilke
Wrede SchoolMarjorie Otte (Vice-President)
EventsCherry Spring SchoolNancy Lind
Meusebach Creek SchoolLeola Mills
Meusebach SchoolDarlene Lochte
Nebgen SchoolJo Jenschke (President/Chair)
Willow City SchoolMable Wilke
Willow City SchoolRaynell Wilke
FinanceMeusebach Creek SchoolDarlene Lochte
Rheingold SchoolCarol Birmingham
Willow City SchoolPatsy Hauptrief (Treasurer)
Wrede SchoolKen Otte
GrantsCave Creek SchoolJim Lindley (Director at Large/Chair)
Cherry Spring SchoolNancy Lind
Wrede SchoolMarjorie Otte (Vice-President)
Doris Spraggins (At Large)
Nominating2027Cherry Spring School, Meusebach Creek School, Williams Creek School
2028Cave Creek School, Luckenbach School, Rheingold School
2029Lower South Grape Creek School, Pecan Creek School, Wrede School
2030Crabapple School, Nebgen School, Willow City School
Oral HistoryCave Creek SchoolJim Lindley (Director at Large, Chair)
Cherry Spring SchoolNancy Lind
Nebgen SchoolJo Jenschke (President)
Wrede SchoolKen Otte
PublicityCrabapple SchoolValerie Reeh Nimitz-Stokes
Willow City SchoolRaynell Wilke
Doris Spraggins (At Large)
Brochure RestockingDoris Spraggins, Kay Pressler, Others
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