Town of Chippewa

Birthplace and home of CHARLES (MIDGET) FISCHER;
Middleweight Wrestling Champion Jan. 7, 1929.
Light Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Dec. 5, 1929
He was undefeated for the Middleweight title which he held until he retired.
His last match was in 1954.
He retied to his farm in Chippewa Township, on West Road.
He is the reason the Butternut sports teams are called the MIDGETS.

List of the businesses in the Towns of Chippewa and Lake

Butternut Lake Boat Landing:
Sportsmen's Boat Landing

Butternut Campgrounds:
Butternut Resort
Lew's Landing

Construction:
John Schroeder
Dale Biertzer
Joe Ernst

Electricians:
John Radlinger
Warren Minnema

Logging:
Schienebeck's Renewable Resources
David Radlinger Logging

Trucking:
Tom Radlinger
Low Impact Trucking
Tom Schloer

Waste Disposal
J&B Disposal

Tree Farms:
Canik Evergreen
Tony Furtak Tree Farm
Boness Tree Farm

Misc.
Multi-Standard Gun Repair/sales
Karen's' Home Companions
Family Hairstyling Center
Forest Boundary Farms: wool and yarn

Chequamegon National Forest
12,121 Acres are within the Township of Chippewa
Many miles of ATV/Snowmobile Trails throughout the forest.

Also includes the Chippewa River, Bear Lake, Black Lake, and Snoose Lake.

Stockfarm Campground and boat landing.

Fishing, Hunting, hiking, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing.

The Town of Chippewa is surrounded by forests, lakes, and rivers. The recreational value of the great outdoors cannot be overvalued. The clean air, sweet clear water, and incredible scenery are treasures to be cherished.