Rio Verde

Dave Ritchie, 2006 Inductee A Flint, Michigan native and Williams College graduate, Mr. Ritchie worked in the banking industry in Michigan prior to moving to Rio Verde in 1974. He served on the first Rio Verde Community Association as treasurer. One of the original...

Peter O' Reilly, 2012 Inductee Peter O'Reilly has been an active community member of the Verdes since he and his wife, Lea, purchased their home in Rio Verde in 1998. He was born and worked for most of his career in New York City. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's...

Jane Mooty, 2004 Inductee Jane and her husband, Ken Glaseer, enjoyed success in the automotive sales, leasing and car rental business in Minneapolis. While vacationing in Arizona during the 1950s they found the Box Bar Ranch on the Verde River. They loved the area and...

John Mooty, 2005 Inductee Throughout his life, John Mooty practiced the words he would like to say to future generations of children who visit the River of Time Museum. That is, "You are the beneficiary of a fabulous past. Your job is to improve it." In his native...

Robert Mason, 2004 Inductee Robert and Dottie Mason moved to Rio Verde in 1983. Bob became active in an archaeology club, taking extension classes from ASU, then excavating at five sites. He has led 118 hikes for residents of the Verdes and others, also speaking to...

Lin Lundgaard, 2005 Inductee After serving as a fighter pilot in World War II and a successful career that culminated in his position as vice president of sales for Cargill, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., this Rio Verde resident has been most active in that community's...

George Kattermann, 2017 Inductee Mr. Kattermann has a long history of service in his hometown of Rio Verde, as well as in communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine and Iowa. He has lived in Rio Verde since 1998 following his career focused on finance. Since...

Jim Isaacson, 2007 Inductee A man who learned at an early age that hard work can pay off in advancing his career, Isaacson started sweeping floors at a local typesetting company in Minneapolis before graduating from high school. He left the firm 26 years later as Vice...

Linda Hefter, 2013 Inductee A 20-year resident, Linda began her service to the Rio Verde area as a contributor to the community newsletter, the Roadrunner. In 2009 she became editor and significantly upgraded the appearance, variety and information included in the...

Merideth Hale, 2016 Inductee She and her husband, Jack, arrived in Rio Verde late in 1989. Shortly after they purchased property and built a home, Mrs. Hale retired in 1994 after teaching elementary and special education for 30 years in the Minneapolis Public Schools....

Peg Glink, 2010 Inductee Peg Glink, a Rio Verde resident is highly respected and contributes her time to many area organizations. She has served as President of the Fountain Hills Noon Rotary Club. She served as a commissioner on the Rio Verde Fire District Board from...

John "Buck" Buchanan, 2011 Inductee A tireless volunteer, Mr. Buchanan is this year's inductee from the Verde Communities. He immediately became involved in Rio Verde after moving there in 1987 from Omaha, Nebraska. He started and was chairman of a 52-member golf...

Vicki Beseke, 2014 Inductee  Since moving to Tonto Verde approximately 15 years ago, Vicki Beseke has lived a Christian life of caring, giving and love to those around her. Among her accomplishments are:                                      She...

Charlie Alexander, 2006 Inductee (1918-1993) Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, Mr. Alexander began his career in retailing as a merchandise manager. When World War II began, he entered the Army Air Corps and became a second Lieutenant, serving as a bombardier navigator....