2002 Decatur County - Lucille Deemer

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.