Author
Beno, Mike
Title
No Fiddlikng Around
Series
Our Wisconsin, Vol 7, #2, February/March 2019, pp. 8-9.
Publisher
Our Wisconsin
City
Manitowish Waters
Date
2019
Original Date
Comments

Story of violin maker Brian Derber of Presque Isle. Brian is married to Ann Schmelling, daughter of Mary Lou and Roger Schmelling, granddaughter of Winslow (Win) and Lucille Thompson. The Thompson/Schmelling family own the Star Lake property adjacent to the Forbes/McKelvey property.

Libraries
  • Bookwood Historical Collection, Star Lake
  • Olson Memorial Library, Eagle River