Lucille DEEMER ~ Decatur County, 2002
Lucille began her association with 4-H as a youth member in Ringgold County. In Decatur County Lucille has worked in a
number of leadership roles. She served as a community club leader from 1972-1984. During that time and beyond she has
served on the Fair Board (several years as board secretary), 4-H Committee, various fair committees, and 4-H exhibit
building superintendent, a role she continues in today.
Lucille's husband Ron and children Christine and David have been involved in member and leadership roles as well. In
addition, Lucille has served on the Decatur County Extension Council since 1999, giving support and guidance to the
youth program on a continuing basis.
Lucille has attended judging workshops for a number of years and judges Family and Consumer Science project exhibits in
several counties around the area. She has been very active in the county Farm Bureau organization, serving on and giving
leadership to several committees, including Public Relations, Women's, Policy and Annual meeting. She has also given
much support to Farm Safety and Ag in the Classroom efforts, which have helped build partnerships with and support for
Extension, 4-H and Youth programs in these areas as well.
SOURCES: Mount Ayr Record-News
iowa4hfoundation.org/index.cfm/30678/1645/2002_decatur_county__lucille_deemer Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, October of 2015
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