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Henry Koshollek -- photographer

The Capital Times  —  4/25/2008 12:32 pm

When folks at the Cap Times think about Henry A. Koshollek, a couple of images come to mind. One would be the artistry of his photos. Another would be his love of trains. And a third would be his good-natured teasing of the liberals on the staff -- or any editors who might think the Chicago Cubs are better than the Milwaukee Brewers.

In his 30 years at the Cap Times, Koshollek brought our readers vivid images not only of news and sports events, but also of the natural world. And when that natural world came crashing in around his home in Stoughton during the 2005 tornado, he picked himself, raced out the door, and shot dramatic photos of the funnel cloud and its destructive aftermath.

Hank was never one to hoard his knowledge and skill. He dedicated himself to inspiring and training another generation of photojournalists in area high schools and at regional student journalism gatherings. His passion for baseball came through in photos of the Brewers in Milwaukee and at spring training. One of his shots of Brewer superstar Robin Yount diving back to first base now hangs in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Last year, the Wisconsin News Photographers Association honored Hank with its highest honor for the lifetime of his work, which included early stints as a photographer at the Milwaukee Journal and the Waukesha Freeman. "This is the best job in the world," Hank said at the time. "What other job lets you see the president of the United States at 9 a.m. and then takes you out into the countryside in the afternoon? I can't beat this."

From Phil Haslanger, contributing editor

The Capital Times  —  4/25/2008 12:32 pm