New Luxembourg American Cultural Center

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Pesche–Leider Horticultural Traditions Are Recognized in New Luxembourg American Cultural Center’s Luxembourg Garden

This past August, the new Luxembourg American Cultural Center was dedicated in Belgium, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee. His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg came to Wisconsin to join the Luxembourg American Cultural Society (LACS) for the dedication ceremonies. Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) Treasurer Ron Pesche and wife Sue of Luxembourg Gardens met with him as they toasted the new Pesche-Lieder Garden on the grounds of the Center.

Hundreds gathered for the event including numerous dignitaries from Luxembourg and the State of Wisconsin. Honored guests included His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg accompanied by Prince Felix, Prince Louis and Prince Sebastien, who traveled to the United States on a private visit for the dedication.

Other dignitaries included His Excellency Jean-Paul Senninger, Luxembourg Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, former Minister of Culture, Mr. Guy Dockendorf, Director General ?EUR??,,????'?????<

 

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The Pesches have a long tradition in the horticultural industry. Ron is a third generation horticulturalist. His grandfather, Ferdinand Pesche, Sr., immigrated from Folschette, Luxembourg to Chicago around the turn of the 20th century. He first began a growing business in Evanston, but in 1923 he started Pesche?EUR??,,????'?????<

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Regarding their decision to spearhead the family donation to the Luxembourg American Cultural Center building project, Ron remarked, ?EUR??,,????'?????<

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Sue Pesche

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Source: WGIF Communications Specialist Jill Fennimore