Hall of Fame--Dedication in Many Forms

Madison has long been home to the Frautschi family—John is fourth generation. His family grew up on a lake, opening the door for a love of sailing in the spring and skiing in the winter. He actually ski jumped competitively in college.

Date With Destiny
At an early age, it was evident that John Frautschi had a date with printing destiny. His journey started on the delivery truck before heading to the shipping department. Frautschi literally went through the back door of Democrat Printing, proceeding into the bindery, followed by the pressroom.