Sister Cities
Jasper, Indiana
Pfaffenweiler, Germany
Exchange
Program
As Sister Cities, Jasper and Pfaffenweiler are perpetually linked by our rich heritage of ancestors. From these deep roots, we look to enrich our relationships and create lasting impacts within our communities. Our organization helps to facilitate programs and events such as our exchange program, grants, culinary events and more that will continue to foster a deep appreciation for our heritage and enhance the lives of the people that call these communities “home.”
About Sister Cities
In 1846, residents of Pfaffenweiler, Germany, settled in Jasper, Indiana. In 1984, 138 years later, residents of Dubois County returned to Pfaffenweiler and asked the community to be a Jasper Sister City. The Sister City relationship between Pfaffenweiler and Jasper was finalized in 1985.
Jasper, 50 miles north of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana, is a city of 16,000 people. The community was platted in 1830 when it became the Dubois County seat. Jasper is home to many industries such as woodworking, manufacturing and technology, that are at the forefront of business growth.
Pfaffenweiler, in the foothills of the Black Forest, is a town of about 2,600 people. In the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, just south of Freiburg, the community lies 40 miles north of Switzerland and about 16 miles east of where the Rhine River borders France. Pfaffenweiler dates back more than 1200 years and is known for its stone quarries and for growing grapes and making wine.
Officers
President – Mary Leah Siegel
Vice President – Sandy Wehr
Secretary – Sheri Keller
Treasurer – Matthias Hilger
Directors
John Eckerle
Alan Hanselman
Stan Jochum
Daniel Otto
Olivia Otto
Kent Seger
Jennifer Verkamp
Committees
Jasper High School Bi-Ennial Student Exchange – Daniel Otto,Chairperson
Homestay Program – Brandon Ferguson, Chairperson
Visit 2025 – Max Verkamp, Chairperson
Merchandising – Olivia Otto, Chairperson
Education Ambassadorships – Stan Jochum, Chairperson
Study Abroad Programs – John Eckerle, Chairperson
Fundraising – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Stone Carvers – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Professional/Internship/Apprentice Exchanges – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Website Design & Maintenance – John Eckerle, Chairperson
Culinary Exchange – Kent Seger, Chairperson
Sister Cities of Jasper, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization
About Sister Cities
In 1846, residents of Pfaffenweiler, Germany, settled in Jasper, Indiana. In 1984, 138 years later, residents of Dubois County returned to Pfaffenweiler and asked the community to be a Jasper Sister City. The Sister City relationship between Pfaffenweiler and Jasper was finalized in 1985.
Jasper, 50 miles north of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana, is a city of 16,000 people. The community was platted in 1830 when it became the Dubois County seat. Jasper is home to many industries such as woodworking, manufacturing and technology, that are at the forefront of business growth.
Pfaffenweiler, in the foothills of the Black Forest, is a town of about 2,600 people. In the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, just south of Freiburg, the community lies 40 miles north of Switzerland and about 16 miles east of where the Rhine River borders France. Pfaffenweiler dates back more than 1200 years and is known for its stone quarries and for growing grapes and making wine.
Officers
President – Mary Leah Siegel
Vice President – Sandy Wehr
Secretary – Sheri Keller
Treasurer – Matthias Hilger
Directors
John Eckerle
Alan Hanselman
Stan Jochum
Daniel Otto
Olivia Otto
Kent Seger
Jennifer Verkamp
Committees
Jasper High School Bi-Ennial Student Exchange – Daniel Otto,Chairperson
Homestay Program – Brandon Ferguson, Chairperson
Visit 2025 – Max Verkamp, Chairperson
Merchandising – Olivia Otto, Chairperson
Education Ambassadorships – Stan Jochum, Chairperson
Study Abroad Programs – John Eckerle, Chairperson
Fundraising – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Stone Carvers – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Professional/Internship/Apprentice Exchanges – Matthias Hilger, Chairperson
Website Design & Maintenance – John Eckerle, Chairperson
Culinary Exchange – Kent Seger, Chairperson
Sister Cities of Jasper, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization