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.”  

St. Joseph Church - Jasper | Indiana

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

St. Joseph Church - Jasper | Indiana

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