VFW "Over There" Post 112
"Over There" Post 112
Wichita, Kansas
Welcome to our website. VFW Post 112 was chartered on January 14th, 1920. We are the oldest post in central Kansas (second oldest in Kansas) and one of the oldest in the United States. We proudly display our trophy for having the world's largest membership from 1953 to 1955. We serve drinks on the original bar that came from the historic Eaton Hotel in downtown Wichita.
We are a VFW Post rich in history with an eye on the future. Although we are involved in special events and activities throughout the year we are especially excited about our impending 100-year anniversary. We are currently planning many unique events and activities for our upcoming year-long centennial celebration in the year 2020.
Our post meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Our canteen/bar opens at 4PM Tuesday/Friday and Sunday at 10AM.
We are located at 1560 S. Topeka, Wichita KS. 67211. Our physical location is the northeast corner of Harry and Topeka streets.
For more info call (316) 265-3255 , or email us at vfwpost112@gmail.com
Click the following link to go to the National VFW Website
World War II Memorial website Korean War Memorial website Vietnam War Memorial website
Purple Heart Website purpleheart.org
Commander - Dan Fryman
Sr. Vice Commander - Bob Hernandez
Jr. Vice Commander - Greg Zuercher
Quartermaster - Diane Hiebert
Chaplain - Grant Geihsler
Judge Advocate - Ron Floyd
Surgeon - John Gibbs
Please note: our new e-mail address is vfwpost112@gmail.com
VFW Post 112 is a non-smoking facility. If you didn't like the
environment of a smoking club, you should come down and join
us in a clean, fresh smoke free environment.
Visit our facebook page at "vfwovertherepost112"
Please note! We have changed our kitchen menu status to a
buffet style pot luck atmosphere. The first Tuesday of each
month is Fiesta Tuesday with a homemade Mexican flavor. The
second Tuesday has a Italian theme and the remaining Tuesdays
in the month are determined each month, so check our web page
for the menu or better yet come down to the Post and find out.
Every Friday is also a buffet style pot luck dinner that is posted
on our web page. Every Sunday is a buffet style breakfast.
Our Commander, Dan Fryman, will be in the office on Tuesdays
and Fridays from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM to conduct business. If
you have any questions, want to join or transfer or just want to
talk, stop in and visit with Commander Dan.
Please be aware, our monthly meetings now begin at 6:30 PM on
the third Tuesday of the month.
Planning a wedding reception, birthday party or other social
event, call us at 316 265-3255 to inquire about renting our
banquet hall for your special event
Date Time Activity
SEP 20 5:00 -- 10 PM East High Class of 1963 Party
SEP 21 8:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Lasagna (donations only)
SEP 23 10:00 AM Sunday Breakfast Buffet - Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,
pancakes, hash browns. All for nominal donation. Come down and join us and support your Post.
SEP 25 8:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Fried Chicken & Fixins' (donations only)
SEP 28 8:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Soup Night (donations only)
SEP 30 10:00 AM Sunday Breakfast Buffet - Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,
pancakes, hash browns. All for nominal donation. Come down and join us and support your Post.
OCT 2 8:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM Fiesta Tuesday --Mexican food & $1 Margaritas
OCT 5 8:00 AM Post open for business.
4:00 PM Canteen Opens
5:30 PM BBQ Buffet meal served
OCT 6 9:00-11AM Erwin Bleckley Commemoration, VA Auditorium
(for more info see "Bleckley Day" page on this website)
OCT 7 10:00 AM Sunday Breakfast Buffet - Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage,
pancakes, hash browns. All for nominal donation. Come down and join us and support your Post.
Nov 9 1-5PM WWI Centennial Event Open House
Museum quality military displays, exhibits and speakers commemorating
America's wars and conflicts. VFW Post 112 banquet hall.
Nov 10 1-5PM WWI Centennial Event Open House
Nov 11 1-5PM WWI Centennial Event Open House
Museum quality military displays, exhibits and speakers commemorating
America's wars and conflicts. VFW Post 112 banquet hall.
For 99 years, VFW Post 112 has been writing a story in the South-Central Kansas area. In every page and chapter of this story there was a man or woman who made an important contribution or sacrifice during their military service. In times of tragedy, triumph and troop support, VFW Post 112 has stepped up and proudly served, helped others, and left a mark that will not be forgotten. This legacy is what we celebrate and will commemorate in the year 2020.
Very few organizations in the Wichita area can claim the distinction of a century-long existence. VFW Post 112 is honored to be one of the few to achieve this monumental milestone in the very near future. Reaching 100 years is an accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated by any organization, therefore, we have established the 2020 Planning Committee to organize the different functions and events that will occur during the year 2020.
Please keep checking this webpage for updates as these plans unfold and take shape as we mark this milestone throughout the centennial year of 2020.
************************************************Some of the active members and past officers we have lost recently.
Jim Maske - Navy, Vietnam
Roger "Zack" Zackula - Korea
Dale O'Dell - Navy, World War II
Charlie DeHaven - Air Force, Vietnam
Jack Calvert - Navy, Vietnam
Orlin Wagner - Air Force, Korea
John Ward - Air Force, Korea
Bud Hentzen - Navy, Air Force, World War II
Terry Johnson - Air Force, Korea
Jack Bradley - Navy, World War II
Marvin Appling - Army, Korea
John Edgar - Navy, Vietnam
Mike Nunn - Navy, World War II
Jim Blenkinsop -Army Air Corps, World War II
Ron Brooks - Marine, Korea and Vietnam
Bob Berry - Army Air Corps, World War II
Bill Beckham - Air Force, Vietnam
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