The Will County Fair has been a success due to our amazing volunteers. This year, we pay
tribute to a few of our long time Fine Arts Superintendents that have been a constant in the
Fine Arts Department for years.

David & Marla Bettenhausen
Dave & Marla have been the Vegetable Superintendents since the 1970s. Always with a smile
and quick wit, Marla kept things going smoothly in their department with Dave by her side.
Quick to help the other departments when needed, Dave was also known to help sample the
cookies and candies in the nearby cases. Retiring from their duties in 2025, they will be missed.

Joan Meier & Sharon Bettenhausen
Joan & Sharon has served as Superintendent of the Textiles & Sewing department for over 40
years. Joan led the Fine Arts Building as Superintendent from 1999 through 2005. As a staple
in the main aisle of the building, their knowledge of the Fine Arts Building cannot be measured.
Joan & Sharon are set to retire from volunteering after the 2026 Will County Fair.

Susan Schubbe & Marie Sallee
Since the 1970s Susan & Marie have been the Superintendents of the Quilting Department.
Usually the first to arrive every year on the morning of judging, Susan & Marie’s organization
skill set have been a large part of the success of the department.

They say many hands make lighter work. The volunteers highlighted above, with all the
volunteers in the Fine Arts Department make fair week go by quickly and the work enjoyable