October 2025 Lunch and Learn- The Grace Lusk Trial

The Grace Lusk Trial

Although the story of the murder of Mary Roberts by Grace Lusk is familiar to many in Waukesha, the details of Grace’s trial and conviction are a story onto itself. In this presentation, John Schoenknecht will focus on the details of Grace’s trial in the very courtroom in which it happened. The story of “Waukesha’s Love Triangle” was featured in newspapers across the country.

John Schoenknecht is a retired Waukesha Public School art teacher. He is the author of several books about Waukesha history, wrote a history column for the Waukesha Freeman, edits Landmark magazine and volunteers in the Huelsman Family Research Center.

Refund Policy - Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Tickets: 

• $28 - Nonmembers with a Box Lunch of choice

• $25 - Members with a Box Lunch of Choice

• $10 - Program only, no lunch

Rochester Deli's box lunches include a sandwich, chips, and a dessert. All sandwiches are on multi-grain bread* with leaf lettuce, tomato, with mayo and brown mustard on the side. Sandwich options include:

• Roast Turkey

• Sliced Tavern Ham

• Angus Roast Beef

• Chicken Breast Salad

• Egg Salad

• Grilled Veggie

• Tuna Salad

A link to submit your box lunch choice will be listed in your confirmation email after purchasing tickets. Please make sure to submit your choices by 4 pm on the Friday before the event. If you do not submit a lunch choice, the default option of Turkey will be ordered for you. Water will be provided.

What if I need to cancel my order? Rochester Deli needs the lunch order by the Friday before the Lunch & Learn date. While you can cancel after that date, we are only able to refund the program cost ($10) if you cancel after the lunch order has been placed.

(*gluten free bread is available)

To order lunch, click here: Lunch & Learn: Lunch Order

Who can I contact for more information? Give us a call at 262-521-2859 x224, or ask to speak to someone about Lunch & Learn