Ohio Auctioneers Honor Herbert Bambeck as Newest Member of the Hall of Fame
Columbus - Approximately 230 auctioneers and guests turned out for the Ohio Auctioneers Association’s Annual Convention, January 17-19, 2009 in Dublin, OH at the Embassy Suites Hotel, at which the organization bestowed its highest honor to one of its top auctioneers. The Hall of Fame committee, comprised of only 34 auctioneers since its inception, inducted Herbert Bambeck of Dover, Ohio on Sunday, January 18 during the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon. Joining Herbert at this event were 16 previous winners of this high honor.
Herbert Bambeck began his auction career at age 21 in December, 1947 after attending Reppert Auction School in Indiana, and remained in the profession until the age of 62, at which time he was forced to retire due to health reasons.
Through the years, Herbert improved his bid calling technique practicing while driving back and forth to auctions. This led him to win second place in the Ohio Bid Calling Contest at the Ohio State Fair.
Herbert donated much of his time selling 4-H Livestock at County Fairs in three states for many years. After 20 years of selling livestock, Herbert then began the next 20 years of his auction career selling at industrial and commercial auctions, plus real estate. Herbert was the only auctioneer to sell for Cleveland stock yards.
Herbert is a Past President of the Ohio Auctioneers Association. He also served in other positions on the OAA Board including Director and Vice President. He served as a Director for the National Auctioneers Association during the 1970’s. Herbert also served as an Ohio Auction Commissioner for six years, which is a position appointed by the Governor.
Herbert and his wife Carol reside on the farm his was born and raised in. |
