Samantha Seidl, 2010

2010 Brown County Dairy Princesses: Angela Sellner, Laura Rosenhammer, Kelsey Sellner, and Samantha Seidl.

Sam helps show the preschool kids on the farm tour how to bottle feed the baby calves.

Samantha Seidl, 2010

Parents: Dan and Bonnie, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Sleepy Eye, MN
Sam shares that her favorite promotions include, “Parades and classroom visits because its fun to see what the little kids know and the questions they ask are interesting.” Sam recently graduated from St. Mary's in Sleepy Eye. She works at the Sleepy Eye Aquatic Center as a lifeguard. Sam will be attending college in St. Cloud, MN for Law Enforcement. When asked about how she works to promote the dairy industry, Sam responded, “By being a good example to others.”

Rebecca Sellner, 2008

2008 Brown County Dairy Princesses: Susan Hillesheim, Rebecca Sellner, and Melissa Lax.

Rebecca Sellner, 2008

Parents: Mike and Judy Sellner, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Sleepy Eye, MN
Rebecca’s favorite events were parades and classroom visits. “It was so much fun interacting with the children. They are so interested to learn!!” Rebecca is currently attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, pursuing a degree in Geography with a GIS certificate. To current princesses, she shares, “It is an honor to have the opportunity to promote the dairy industry. Make the most of your time as a dairy princess. It is definitely something you will miss!” When asked about still promoting dairy products, Rebecca shares, “Being at a large diverse college, I am often challenged by friends and classmates. Even teachers have misunderstandings about the dairy industry. I try to clear up these misunderstood topics and show them the dairy industry as the honest industry which I have come to know. This past semester at MNSU, I gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Dairy Industry, focusing on ethics. I thought that I would be highly challenged by my fellow classmates but they were actually really interested! They asked so many questions! Knowledge that I have come to know over the years I sometimes take for granted. It was a very good experience for the class as well as myself.”

Julia Fischer Strand, 2002 & 2003

2003 Brown County Dairy Princesses: Julia Fischer, Robyn Schnobrich and Sarah Haala.

2002 Brown County Dairy Princesses: Shannon Sellner, (Matt Mages impersonating a dairy princess-that was a funny joke!) and Julia Fischer.

Julia Fischer Strand, 2002 & 2003

Parents: Larry and Deb Fischer, Sleepy Eye, MN
Currently: Janesville, MN
When asked about her favorite dairy promotions, Julia shares, “I loved the parades and dressing up in formals for them. I also loved visiting the classrooms. The children just soak up everything you tell them and their excitement rubs off on you!” Julia now lives in Janesville, MN with her husband Alan, 1 year old daughter Abigail, and their dog Mya. She currently works at True Value Company as a Human Resource Representative. To current princesses, Julia says “Have fun!” To continue promoting the dairy industry, Julia makes sure that her co-workers use butter instead of margarine! (Especially if they bring in food to share) And she ensures her family gets their 3 a day! When asked to share a story, Julia said, “I have to admit the crown can have powers. The biggest thing I remember is when little girls would come up to me wanting to try on my crown or think I was a real princess. You could always make their day by having them try it on!”

Stephanie Krzmarzick McMillan, 2005, 2006

Stephanie Krzmarzick & Alissa Fischer, 2005 Dairy Princesses ride on the new "cheese wedge" parade float.

2006 Dairy Princesses Alissa Fischer, Audrey Mohr and Stephanie Krzmarzick, shortly after coronation.

In 2005 the Brown County ADA pursued the installation of milk vending machines in area schools!  Alissa Fischer and Stephanie Krzmarzick made appearances to help promote the new machines!

Stephanie Krzmarzick McMillan, 2005, 2006

Parents: Dennis & Diane Krzmarzick, Sleepy Eye
Currently: Council Bluffs IA
Stephanie states that her favorite promotion, “was all of the parades with Alissa Fischer; so MANY good memories! Teaching about the dairy industry in the classrooms is part of the reason why I am a teacher today!” Stephanie was recently married to Rob McMillan. She currently works as a second grade teacher in Plattsmouth, NE. To current princesses, Stephanie advises: “Have fun and enjoy promoting a great industry!” Stephanie continues to promote the dairy industry by teaching her second graders about dairy farming and she makes sure that she always has her 3-A-day for excellent bone health!

Pam (Forster) Zollner, 1977

Pam (Forster) Zollner, 1977

Parents: Don & Sue Forster, New Ulm
Currently: New Ulm, MN 56073

Pam shares that her favorite memory from her reign as a dairy princess was the local New Ulm Parade, which included a breakfast at the New Ulm Country Club prior to that. Currently Pam lives in New Ulm, and is the owner/operator of Lasting Impressions Hair Salon in New Ulm. She and her husband Brad have 3 children: Tyler, age 23 and works for UFC; Luke age 21 and is a Mankato College student; and Morgan age 17, who is a senior at Cathedral High School. Pam advises to current princesses, “Have fun but work hard to promote the dairy industry and all that farmers do. Taking care of the dairy cows and all the hard work and long hours on the farm to give the public a safe dairy product is something to be proud of! Your job is to represent the dairy industry ad knowing your facts about dairy will only lend to more credibility to your role as a dairy princess.” Pam currently promotes the dairy industry by purchasing many dairy products. She really feels strongly about drinking milk and using only real butter in cooking and baking. She is very proud to have come from a dairy farm background and she tries to attend events that involve the dairy industry.

Marlys Forstner Davis, 1976

Marlys Forstner Davis, 1976


Parents: Gene (deceased Oct. 12, 2001) and Evelyn Forstner, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota

Currently: Beaverton, OR 97005

Marlys had the honor of serving as a regional dairy princess in 1976, which means she did have her head carved in butter! Her favorite part of being regional dairy princess was meeting people from all over the state who she competed against. They had some wonderful, talented young women competing in 1976. Marlys also says, “It was also lots of fun riding in the many parades in Southern Minnesota while representing the dairy industry in Brown County.” In 1978 Marlys married Gerard Davis and moved to Beaverton. Oregon. They have lived there for the past 32 years. They have a 15-year old son, Dalton. They adopted him from India in 1994. Marlys works as a grocery checker for WinCo Foods, where she has been for the past 32 years also! Some of the time she spends as store bookkeeper, but most of the time she has enjoyed checking groceries. Marlys advises current princesses: “Enjoy all the people you get to meet during the process. There are definitely wonderful princesses from around the state. Be yourself and show your own special characteristics to the judges. A great smile is always important!” In Oregon Marlys enjoys Tillamook Dairy and in the Portland area, she enjoys Alpenrose Dairy. “Tillamook Dairy makes some wonderful cheeses. My son and husband are hooked on their Vanilla Bean Yogurt. At Alpenrose, they have organic milk and other milk products. I support them by buying their products. I also buy Schwan’s frozen yogurt! We get the Schwan’s man out here too!”

Deborah Moldan, 1974

Deborah Moldan 1974
Parents: Wendelin & Grace Sellner, New Ulm Currently: New Ulm MN

Deb’s favorite memory of being princess was riding in parades with Mary Fischer and Cathy Haala. Deb is married to Mel Moldan. She and her husband live in New Ulm. She is a merchandiser for American Greetings. She has a son, Dr. Anthony Moldan, a chiropractor in Mankato and a daughter, Jennifer Moldan who recently graduated from the Cardiovascular Technician program and is working in a hospital in the Twin Cities.

Marcia Ann Seidl Ward 1970

Marcia Ann Seidl Ward 1970


Parents: Leonard & Leona Seidl, Hanska, MN

Currently: Eyota, MN
Marcia’s favorite promotions include parades, the meal at the Kaiserhoff and serving milk and ice cream. Currently, Marcia lives on a hobby farm in Eyota, MN. She has 3 children: Elizabeth, Nathan, and Matthew. All 3 children are married and she enjoys 2 grandchildren. Marcia currently works at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester in the Gastro Intestinal area as an LPN. Her husband David is retired. To current princesses, Marcia advises: “Enjoy and learn as much as you can while you’re a princess.” Marcia’s family drinks milk with every meal, enjoys cheese (all kinds), eats lots of ice cream and loves beef.