Phyllis Jungck Krotz of Rushville is a “Heritage Hero.”
Krotz was surprised with History Nebraska’s Heritage Hero Award July 2 for her volunteer work with the Sheridan County Historical Society at the museum in Rushville. The award was presented by History Nebraska board member and former state senator Bob Wickersham.
History Nebraska’s Heritage Hero program recognizes and encourages local volunteers who have made significant contributions to preserving the state’s history.
Krotz has been an energetic promoter and supporter of the Armstrong House Museum in Rushville, a part of the Sheridan County Historical Society. She is also one of founding members and the director of the Sheridan County History Center, an archive of Sheridan County family histories launched in 2019. She began volunteering with the historical society in 2004 after moving back to the area following retirement. Krotz was born and raised in the Rushville area but lived in Illinois, Seward, North Platte and Lincoln until retirement.
“I hope folks will honor the work of our many volunteers with a visit to the History Center at 403 Second Street in Rushville and bring with them a copy of their family history when they come,” Krotz said.