April 18, 2025

By Lane Kimble

MILWAUKEE — The buzz and laughter from good conversations paused briefly in the Northwestern Mutual Legends Club suite Wednesday afternoon.

WTBA members removed their hats, looked at the flag, and placed their hands over their hearts as a high school band played and a true legend–World War II veteran Ed Miklavcic–sang along to the National Anthem.

Moments later Miklavcic, the second-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor at 105 years old, would throw out the ceremonial first pitch; a powerful reminder that we’re all part of something bigger than any one of us.

Pretty impressive and fitting way to set the stage for one of WTBA’s most popular and diversely attended events.

From there, the laughter and joy returned, with nearly 280 members enjoying the Annual Brewers Outing at American Family Field.  A 5-1 win over the Tigers certainly helped with the festive mood, but this event was more than just a chance to enjoy America’s Pastime.

Click HERE to view the Brewers Outing photo gallery!

There were asphalt guys giving high fives to concrete pavers, industry veterans drawing in up-and-coming project managers with hilarious stories and decades of wisdom, and sales reps–competitors on any given day–toasting to each other over an ice cold beer.

Doesn’t get any better than that.  OK, except for Sal Frelick blasting his first homer of the year and giving the credit and honor to Miklavcic.  Cool stuff.

Enjoy a few snapshots from the day HERE and thank you to all who made this event a memorable one!