The Wiegers family in 1961. Lorna keeping Mike still, Dean holding Russ, Deana ready to get back to playing, and Dean’s brother Dave, cooling off. photo provided
Dean and Lorna Wiegers as WC Parade Grand Marshals, 1989. photo provided
Dean Wiegers: A Tribute to a Wichita Co. Fair and Parade Legend
Dean Wiegers in his element as coordinator of the Wichita County Fair Parade. photo provided
BackgroundDean Wiegers was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in October, 1934, the first of six children. He grew up in eastern Colorado farm communities of Fowler, Crowley, and the Rocky Ford area. His father was a farmer, had dairy cattle, and raised turkeys, all of which taught Dean responsibilities that he carries on today. While still a senior in high school, Dean...
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