Nebraska American Legion 2024-2025 Lottery Winners Announced

News Release

Lincoln (January 28, 2025) – The Nebraska American Legion held the drawing for its annual lottery fundraiser at their Mid-Year Conference on January 20 in Norfolk. All proceeds of the lottery are used to support our Nebraska American Legion Programs.

The $2,500 grand prize winner was Robert Wilhelm of Unadilla. Chris Mehringer of McCook won $1,000, and Virgil Preister of Humphrey won $500. The five $200 winners were: William Potter of Valentine; Thomas Lundquist of Omaha; Paul Brown of Gretna; Fred Craigie of Lincoln; and Beverly Neel of Wayne. The five $100-dollar winners were: Dan Benes of Valparaiso; Don Nelson of Clay Center; and Ken Schmid of Bellwood; Doug Frahm of Amelia and National Vice Commander, James Kellogg. Both Frahm and Kellogg forfeited their $100 prize for a chance at the grand prize.

Congratulations to all our winners. The Department wishes to express its sincere gratitude to all those that took part in this lottery. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of “Veterans Strengthening America.” Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Legionnaires in more than 12,500 posts across the nation and regions overseas serve their communities with a devotion to mutual helpfulness.