Chief Roy Oshkosh Trading Post
Introduction
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Roy became chief of the
Menominee Indians in 1932
upon the death of his father,
Chief Reginald.
Roy was a graduate of Carlisle College
with an engineering degree and was recruited to work
the ship yards in Sturgeon Bay during World War II.
After the war he and his wife, Princess Ruth built his
trading post in Egg Harbor in 1945. Roy and Ruth are
buried in the cemetery across the highway
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Backstory and Context
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Note: for enjoyment there is a walking path along ‘South
Trail’ from Chief Oshkosh west to the beach and back into the
village. On the path’s head above the beach there is a rest area
with several pieces of sculpture to enjoy..