WI: Rhinelander- Oneida County Airport Director Joe Brauer Retires

May 7, 2018

RHINELANDER - A new face will take over the role of Rhinelander's airport director Sunday. However, not before the community said goodbye to the man who created a legacy in the position for more than two decades.

Joe Brauer didn't hesitate to take the chance to make major changes for Rhinelander.

"Bob Heck came to me and said 'Mr. Brauer how would you like to become airport director now?' [It] took me ten seconds to say you got your man," said Brauer.

Brauer became the man with one of his biggest changes. He brought disabled passenger lifts to the airport.

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