The Master Singers - Dick Hazelton
Dick Hazelton, board member, is a member
of the Chancel Choir at
First Congregational
UCC since 1996, and is a trumpet/cornet/
flugelhorn musician who played in the 604th
Air Force Band for three years during the
Korean Conflict. Following the war, he
returned to Wisconsin State College at Eau
Claire where he sang in the Concert Choir
under Caldwell Johnson and played in the
band under Bob Gantner. Dick graduated
with a BS degree in Music Education in 1958
when he began a teaching career in high
school bands and choirs. Following 16 years
in music education, he worked for 20 years
selling popcorn and candy in fund raising. He
is married to Jean (Quella), has two sons and
two grandsons. Currently, Dick is enjoying
retired life while remaining active in the
Chippewa Valley music scene.