Coffee with Bob: Exploring Wausau's Past - 10/23/2026

Description

Discover the people, places and businesses that have shaped the Wausau area during a conversation with local historian, artist and lifelong resident Bob Becker. These engaging gatherings will offer a unique opportunity to explore our community's rich history through the perspective of someone with a deep appreciation for its past, present and future.

Each conversation will invite attendees to reflect on Wausau's evolution, from its early industries and influential personalities to the landmarks, neighborhoods and memorable moments that have defined the community. Through Becker's stories, observations and artistic perspective, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that have helped make the region what it is today.

The program on Friday, October 23 will feature a review of Bob’s historical artwork.

Additional programs in this series will be held on:

Friday, November 20 – A conversation about the Becker-Geisel book, Forever in Focus, part one

Friday, December 18 – A conversation about the Becker-Geisel book, Forever in Focus, part two

This program is open to the public at no fee. Registration is not required.

This program/event is being hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) and is intended to provide information, education and/or entertainment to individuals and businesses.  The content presented does not necessarily represent the position of the GWCC Board of Directors, staff, sponsors, member investors and/or the membership as a whole.

Media Release:  The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to use any audio and/or video recorded during this event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the audio or video. The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce may use the audio or video in publications or other marketing materials produced, used or contracted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce.