Noon Rotarians Learn Some of Siemer Milling Company's History

(TONY AND RICK SIEMER)

Effingham Noon Rotarians learned more about one of the area's leading industries at their meeting March 17.

Siemer Milling President Richard Siemer spoke about the history of the flour milling company that was established in Teutopolis in 1882. Siemer also shared about the company's two other operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and West Harrison, Indiana, as well as the expansions that have taken place at the Teutopolis plant.

Rotarians learned about the many brands produced using Siemer Milling flour, as well as non-food products that utilize other parts of a wheat kernel. Siemer also made a point that their company uses locally produced grain for sale to other parts of the nation, returning income not only to the company but also to the producers.

Siemer's brother, Tony, served as Rotary weekly program chairman. Rick Siemer is also a Rotarian; a member of the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club.