Regal Ware Celebrates Scholarship Recipients for 2024-2025 Academic Year: Abby Gerhartz and Karah Stoffel Highlight Commitment to Education and Community Impact

Kewaskum, WI (January 13, 2025) – Regal Ware, a leader in high-quality cookware manufacturing with a longstanding commitment to supporting educational growth, is pleased to recognize the achievements of two outstanding scholarship recipients from Kewaskum, Wisconsin: Abigail (Abby) Gerhartz, recipient of the Regal Ware Scholarship, and Karah Stoffel, awarded the J.O. Reigle Scholarship.
Empowering Future Healthcare: Abby Gerhartz, Regal Ware Scholarship Recipient and Regal Ware Intern
Abigail Gerhartz, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is pursuing a double major in Nursing and Spanish. A 2024 Kewaskum High School graduate, Abby’s commitment to healthcare and service embodies Regal Ware’s dedication to fostering positive community impact. This summer, Abby also interned with Regal Ware, where she demonstrated strong leadership skills and an eagerness to learn, aligning with the values upheld by the Regal Ware Scholarship.
The Regal Ware Scholarship supports students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and a passion for making a difference. Abby’s journey, complemented by her internship experience, showcases her dedication to a career that will benefit her community and beyond.
Innovation and Science: Karah Stoffel, J.O. Reigle Scholarship Recipient
Karah Stoffel, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is pursuing degrees in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. The daughter of SynergyOps employee Tracy Delaney, Karah graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2023 and has continued to excel in her rigorous academic path. Karah was awarded the J.O. Reigle Scholarship, which was established in 1963 in honor of Regal Ware’s founder, the late J.O. Reigle. This scholarship program was created to support graduating Kewaskum High School seniors in pursuing their passions and encourages recipients to give back to the community through their career growth and involvement.
Karah’s achievements and her ambition to advance in chemical engineering illustrate the spirit of the J.O. Reigle Scholarship, which honors students who demonstrate promise in scientific fields and a commitment to contributing back to their community.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders
“At Regal Ware, we believe in empowering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators,” said Ryan Reigle, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Regal Ware. “Abby and Karah embody the values our scholarship programs aim to support–excellence, community service, and a commitment to making a positive difference. We are proud to support their educational and professional journeys.”
Regal Ware’s scholarship programs reflect the company’s dedication to education as a pathway for personal and professional development. By investing in talented students, Regal Ware continues to build a brighter future for our local community and beyond.