Ron Lehrke
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee
New Germany, MN
New Germany, MN
Ron Lehrke played and pitched amateur baseball for the New Germany Dutchmen from 1961-1982. He was noted for his knuckle curve that helped to lead New Germany to four state tournament appearances.
Ron served on the planning committee in 1970 to rebuild the dugouts and the grandstand. He helped to prepare the field for home games. He co-managed the Dutchmen in 1983.
To share his love of baseball, Ron coached Little League and Babe Ruth. He spent many hours helping coach the youth pitchers. He umpired Little League games and girls softball. This also gave him an opportunity to share his knowledge of baseball with the players.
Ron is an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he has served as an usher and served on the Treasury committee.
Ron served on the planning committee in 1970 to rebuild the dugouts and the grandstand. He helped to prepare the field for home games. He co-managed the Dutchmen in 1983.
To share his love of baseball, Ron coached Little League and Babe Ruth. He spent many hours helping coach the youth pitchers. He umpired Little League games and girls softball. This also gave him an opportunity to share his knowledge of baseball with the players.
Ron is an active member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church where he has served as an usher and served on the Treasury committee.