Athletics Hall of Fame

Kachel

David and Lolita Kachel

  • Class
  • Induction
    1998
  • Sport(s)
    Distinguished Service Award

David and Lolita Kachel are the recipients of the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award, given by the Hall of Fame to persons who have significantly contributed to the success of the athletic programs at UW-Whitewater.  The contributions the Kachels have made to UW-W intercollegiate athletics are numerous and varied.   Among the projects the Kachels have been instrumental in are the following; taking a leadership role in the new fieldhouse, which will appropriately be named Kachel Fieldhouse; the renovation and upgrading of locker rooms, and remodeling of the Williams Center entrance and ticket area.  In addition, the they played a major part in the Perkins Stadium dedication, and are prominent supporters of the annual Lady Warhawk golf outing and W-Club golf outing.  The Kachels have also been key proponents of the overall development of the intercollegiate athletic program.  The Kachels, both graduates of UW-Whitewater,  are residents of Whitewater.

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