[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1478-E1479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING JUSTIN SCHROEPFER, RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN

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                           HON. SEAN P. DUFFY

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. DUFFY. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mr. Justin 
Schroepfer of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. His life was tragically cut 
short, but he will always be remembered as a courageous, Good Samaritan 
who put the well-being of two people he did not know ahead of himself.
  On June 11, 2016, Justin spotted two women struggling against Lake 
Superior's strong current. He swam through the frigid water in an 
attempt to save their lives. One woman made it back to shore, but 
tragically, both Justin and the other woman succumbed to the 
unpredictable waters.
  A graduate of Antigo High School, Mr. Schroepfer was recruited to 
play baseball at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. He 
transferred to Northern Michigan University in Marquette after two 
years and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. With his degree, 
Mr. Schroepfer pursued a career at Wipfli CPAs and Consultants in 
Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
  Along with his talents on the baseball field, Mr. Schroepfer was also 
an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fly-fishing, downhill skiing, and

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hunting. Mr. Schroepfer was dedicated to his Christian faith and 
family, and was planning his wedding with the love of his life, Suzy 
Solin, at his untimely passing.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today to recognize Mr. Schroepfer for his 
courageous action and ultimate sacrifice; we pray that in knowing of 
his heroic effort, his family may find comfort and peace

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