Oostburg State Bank Blogs

Welcoming Tom Brickley to the Oostburg State Bank Team
Oostburg State Bank is excited to welcome Tom Brickley as our new Vice President – Business Banking. With more than 32 years of banking experience in Sheboygan County, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to helping local businesses grow and succeed.
July 2, 2025
Oostburg State Bank Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Oostburg State Bank announces its 2025 scholarship winners, supporting local students and celebrating academic and community excellence.
June 17, 2025
Community Shred Event-July 12
Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the Oostburg office parking lot
June 13, 2025
FRAUD ALERT
Please be advised that the “Happiness” debit card fraud has been caught in its tracks...
June 9, 2025
Buy or Build: Smart Home Choices with Oostburg State Bank
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your homeownership journey is whether to buy an existing home or build your dream home.
May 12, 2025
2025 Power of Community Week at Oostburg State Bank
Oostburg State Bank’s 2025 Power of Community Week featured lasagna prep, care kits, and trail cleanup in support of local organizations.
April 28, 2025
Community Banking Month 2025
Join with us as we celebrate 117 years of being Sheboygan County's community bank!
April 1, 2025
David La Duke Appointed the New Market President of the Cedar Grove Office
Oostburg State Bank is thrilled to announce that David La Duke has been appointed as the new Market President of our Cedar Grove office! With 26 years of experience in the financial industry and over 6 years at Oostburg State Bank, David brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and commitment to his new role.
February 12, 2025
Oostburg Bancorp Announces Flipse Acquisition
Oostburg Financial Services, a subsidiary of Oostburg Bancorp, has acquired Flipse Insurance to expand its trusted insurance offerings in the community.
February 7, 2025
Help Us Celebrate Steve Wisse’s Retirement
After 15 years of dedicated service at Oostburg State Bank and 39 years in the financial industry, Steve Wisse is retiring! His career has been a true testament to commitment, hard work, and passion for the banking industry, and we’re excited to honor him as he moves into this exciting next chapter of his life.
January 13, 2025
2025 Blood Drive Dates at Oostburg State Bank
Join Oostburg State Bank's 2025 blood drives. View upcoming dates and help make a difference in our community by donating blood throughout the year.
January 7, 2025
Celebrate the Grand Opening Week at Our Sheboygan Falls Office!
Oostburg State Bank is excited to announce the Grand Opening Week of our brand-new Sheboygan Falls office! While we officially opened our doors on November 25th, we’re dedicating an entire week, December 2nd–December 6th, to celebrate this milestone with you!
November 27, 2024
2024 Stuff the Bus-School Supply Drive
At Oostburg State Bank, community support is at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to announce that our annual Stuff the Bus event starts August 1 and will continue until August 16! The Stuff the Bus event is a special initiative designed to provide essential school supplies to local students.
July 30, 2024
Community Shredding Event-July 13
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Where: Oostburg State Bank: Oostburg Office Parking Lot
June 25, 2024
Support Students: 2024 “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive
Oostburg State Bank hosts its 2024 “Stuff the Bus” drive from July 15–August 15. Donate school supplies at our Oostburg & Cedar Grove locations.
June 18, 2024
Customer Appreciation Picnic-June 21
Join us for an afternoon of fun at our Customer Appreciation Picnic! Enjoy complimentary burgers, brats, Culver’s custard, music, and face painting. Bring the whole family as we celebrate you, our valued customers.
June 2, 2024
Get to Know President & CEO Eric Glewen
The following is a brief interview between WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels and Oostburg State Bank President and CEO Eric Glewen. This article was republished with permission from the Wisconsin Bankers Association.
May 14, 2024
Oostburg State Bank Breaks Ground on New Sheboygan Falls Office
Oostburg State Bank has officially broken ground on our new Sheboygan Falls office! Oostburg State Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 15th at the future site of the office, located at 1010 Happy Lane in Sheboygan Falls to celebrate the start of this exciting project.
March 19, 2024
October Food Drive
During the month of October, we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items at both Oostburg and Cedar Grove Oostburg State Bank offices.
September 27, 2023
Credit Bureaus Can Legally Sell Your Information
Oostburg State Bank will never sell customer information, but we have been contacted by several people concerned that their personal and financial information has been sold because they started getting phone calls soliciting them to apply for credit with someone else after applying for a loan.
August 7, 2023
Support Students with the 2023 Stuff the Bus Drive
Oostburg State Bank is collecting school supplies from August 1–18 for local schools. Drop off donations at our Oostburg or Cedar Grove offices.
July 26, 2023
Upcoming Blood Drives 2024
Join us for 2024 blood drives at Oostburg State Bank. Donate on January 11, March 7, May 9, July 11, September 12, or November 7, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
July 6, 2023
Oostburg State Bank Expands to Sheboygan Falls
Oostburg State Bank is opening a new Sheboygan Falls branch in 2024 on Happy Lane—our third full‑service location in Sheboygan County to better serve you.
April 28, 2023
Celebrating Power of Community Week
To celebrate the connections between local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and families and their hometown community bank, Oostburg State Bank celebrated Power of Community Week April 17-21, 2023 during National Community Banking Month.
April 24, 2023
Oostburg State Bank Announces Recent Promotions
Oostburg State Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Bradley Huenink and Sara Huisman.
March 3, 2023
Oostburg State Bank Celebrates 115th Anniversary
OOSTBURG, Wis. (March 2, 2023) – Oostburg State Bank is proudly celebrating its 115th anniversary on March 2, 2023. This milestone not only commemorates the bank’s longevity but also its ongoing commitment to the Sheboygan County community.
March 2, 2023
Keep yourself safe while using Zelle®
Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others you trust – no matter where they bank.
February 23, 2023
Zelle® is coming soon!
Zelle® is a convenient way to do everything from splitting the cost of bills to paying back friends to sending money to the landscaper. Access Zelle® within your online banking and mobile** banking account.
January 4, 2023
Oostburg Christmas Parade is Coming to Town!
Join us for the 13th Annual Oostburg Area Chamber Christmas Parade, Saturday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m.!
November 15, 2022
Going Casual for Cancer Care
In exchange for a small monetary donation, Oostburg State Bank employees were able to wear jeans on Fridays throughout the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October 31, 2022
Take Steps to Protect Your Financial Data
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we’d like to take a moment to remind Oostburg State Bank customers of practical steps they can take to help safeguard sensitive data and mitigate losses in the event of a data breach or compromise.
October 28, 2022
Blood Drive Exceeds Expectations
Thank you for making the Oostburg Community Blood Drive a success! On Thursday, September 15, Red Cross was able to collect 4 Power Reds and 17 whole blood products for a total of 21 products to help save lives.
October 3, 2022
Oostburg State Bank Sponsors New Scoreboard
Baseball and softball are getting a fresh new look in Oostburg thanks to the help of a local business that believes in supporting its community.
August 19, 2022
Support Local Students with the 2023 Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Oostburg State Bank is hosting a school supply drive Aug 1–18. Donate at our Oostburg or Cedar Grove branches to support local students.
June 7, 2022
Oostburg State Bank: Focused on Your Financial Future
At Oostburg State Bank, we build meaningful relationships to help you achieve your financial goals, focusing on your future with personalized service.
June 4, 2022
Invested in the Community
Maybe you’ve seen the signs around Sheboygan County, the one’s that say, “Project Financed by Oostburg State Bank.” Over the years, these signs have become more common.
June 1, 2022
Similar Life Goals
What do you want out of life? Do you want to lay down roots? Do you want to buy a house or start a family? Maybe you want to go to school, start a business, or save for retirement. No matter what, you have goals – and community banks like Oostburg State Bank are better positioned to help make them a reality.
May 26, 2022
Oostburg State Bank Updates Website
Welcome to the newly updated Oostburg State Bank website.
May 25, 2022
Oostburg State Bank receives SBA award
Oostburg State Bank has been awarded the 2021 Wisconsin Small Business Administration (SBA) Volume Lender Award for Most Loans Approved (Asset Size $300 Million-$400 Million) – for the 2nd year in a row!
May 23, 2022
Friendly Local Faces
Friends, family, neighbors – this is how Community Banks like Oostburg State Bank describe our employees. And there’s a good reason we do this – because they are.
May 17, 2022
Customer Appreciation Picnic Returns June 10
On Friday, June 10, we’ll be hosting our Customer Appreciation Picnic at Veterans Park in Oostburg. The picnic begins at 3 p.m. and we’ll be serving brats, burgers, and other tasty treats until 6 p.m.
May 13, 2022
Community Banking Month Comes to an End
In the month of April we celebrated Community Banking Month, but just because April is over doesn’t mean we stop celebrating being a community-focused bank!
May 13, 2022
Community Shredding Event July 9
Bring your old documents to the community shredding event, co-hosted by Oostburg State Bank and the Town of Holland on Saturday, July 9.
May 10, 2022
Local Decisions
What happens when you apply for a loan? At all financial institutions, loans go through an approval process, but what that evaluation looks like differs from bank to bank.
May 2, 2022
No skimping on services
While other banks are eliminating services and locations, community banks are growing and ready to serve you better.
April 25, 2022
Fewer Fees & Surprises
Community banks offer many fee-free products, and provide personal and business loans at typically lower interest rates.
April 18, 2022
Why Community Banks?
Community banks have been serving Wisconsin communities since the mid-1800s, and while some of them have grown and merged their way to become big, national banks, many community banks have maintained a smaller presence in the areas they serve.
March 30, 2022
Longstanding History
It all began on September 27, 1907. On this day, a group of 39 local residents met to establish a bank in Oostburg. Incorporated by Peter Daane, John Theune, and W.H. Sprangers, the new bank was to be launched to serve the 350 residents of the village with total capital of $25,000.
March 30, 2022
Oostburg Community Blood Drive Surpasses Expectations
Oostburg State Bank’s first blood drive on September 15 collected 21 lifesaving products, exceeding expectations and supporting local health needs.
March 30, 2022
2021: Uncertainty and Unexpected Surprises
Uncertainty. We’ve been asked to live with a lot of this over the last few years, and it doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. But, in these times of ambiguity we’ve learned a lot about our community and ourselves.
December 28, 2021
Oostburg State Bank Joins 2021 Battle of the Banks
Oostburg State Bank is proud to join the 2021 Battle of the Banks fundraiser on Dec 1, raising funds for The Salvation Army at local Piggly Wiggly stores.
November 15, 2021
2021: Embracing Uncertainty and Community Resilience
Despite challenges, 2021 revealed the strength of our community. Discover how Oostburg State Bank adapted and thrived amid uncertainty.
July 27, 2021
Community Shredding Event July 10
Oostburg State Bank is hosting its annual shredding event on Saturday, July 10, in the Oostburg location parking lot.
June 28, 2021
OSB Selects 2021 Scholarship Recipients
Oostburg State Bank is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships. Every year, the bank awards scholarships to area high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement, leadership and exemplary character.
June 15, 2021
New Real-Time Account Alerts Are Here
New and improved alerts are now available for your Oostburg State Bank accounts!
May 18, 2021
New statements are headed your way soon!
Oostburg State Bank customers will be receiving their statements with a fresh, new look starting end of April.
April 14, 2021
New Mask Guidelines Begin April 9, 2021
Oostburg State Bank always wants to create and maintain an environment that makes all customers feel comfortable and safe – no doubt a key component in providing the outstanding customer service that you have come to expect.
April 9, 2021
La Duke Named 2020 Lender of the Year
David La Duke, Vice President – Business Banking, has been named 2020 Lender of the Year by Business Lending Partners.
April 9, 2021
OSB Donates $75,000 to Oostburg School District
Oostburg, Wis. – March 19, 2021 – Oostburg State Bank is proud to announce a donation of $75,000 to the Oostburg School District in support of the Oostburg School District’s ongoing capital improvements.
March 19, 2021
Oostburg State Bank Named Top Lender by SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District Office has named Oostburg State Bank a Top Fiscal Year 2020 Lender in Wisconsin.
February 23, 2021
Phil Zastrow joins Oostburg State Bank
Oostburg State Bank is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member who will lead the bank’s business development efforts. Phil Zastrow recently joined the bank as its Vice President – Business Development.
October 29, 2020
OSB Awards grants to three area businesses
Oostburg State Bank has selected three local businesses as recipients of $5,000 each in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC).
October 5, 2020
Helping Local Businesses Cope with Covid-19
For more than 112 years, Oostburg State Bank has been here for local businesses – providing them with access to the financial services they need to make our community stronger and improve people’s lives.
September 4, 2020
Masks required beginning Aug. 1
We request that customers and guests entering the lobby respect posted guidelines, which include:
July 31, 2020
Reflecting on 10 Years in Cedar Grove
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 and a half years since I first met with Gary DeMaster to discuss building an Oostburg State Bank office in Cedar Grove. After 20 years of banking in Sheboygan, I accepted the challenge to build a bank from the construction phase, to building my team, and now the chapter of ongoing growth.
July 22, 2020
OSB is a Best of Sheboygan County Finalist
Oostburg State Bank is one of the top Banks or Credit Unions and Mortgage Companies in Sheboygan County according to a local survey.
June 29, 2020
Community Shredding Event July 18
Got sensitive documents that need shredding? Old tax returns? Bank statements? Letters from your high school sweetheart? We’re hosting a shredding event on Saturday, July 18, in our parking lot.
June 25, 2020
OSB Selects Scholarship Recipients
Each year, Oostburg State Bank awards scholarships to area high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, are involved in their communities, demonstrate leadership abilities and exhibit exemplary character.
June 12, 2020
Helping Local Businesses Through Covid-19
Eight Sheboygan County nonprofit organizations have been provided COVID-19 relief grants by Oostburg State Bank.
June 2, 2020
Oostburg State Bank: Essential Services During COVID-19
Oostburg State Bank remains open under Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order, offering secure access to funds, online banking, and customer support.
March 24, 2020
COVID‑19 Update: A Note to Oostburg State Bank Customers
Read Oostburg State Bank’s March 13, 2020 update on COVID‑19 safety measures, remote banking options, and CDC‑guided practices to protect our community.
March 13, 2020
Oostburg State Bank: #1 Mortgage Lender in Sheboygan County
Oostburg State Bank leads Sheboygan County mortgages with 17% market share. Learn how personalized service and local expertise set us apart.
February 14, 2020
Sara Huisman joins Oostburg State Bank
Oostburg State Bank is excited to announce the addition of a new team member who will lead their marketing efforts. Sara Huisman recently joined the bank as its Marketing Manager.
January 29, 2020
Looking Back at 2019, Looking Forward to 2020
As a fiercely independent, locally owned bank, we see every year as an opportunity to do some amazing things for our customers and community.
January 15, 2020
OSB Awarded SBA Preferred Lender Designation
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently awarded Preferred Lender Program (PLP) Designation to Oostburg State Bank, giving the bank the authority to process, close service and liquidate most SBA guaranteed loans without prior SBA review.
November 27, 2019
Summer in Sheboygan County
We love summer in Sheboygan County. There’s always something fun going on, from concerts to ball games, festivals and more – activities the whole family can enjoy.
July 8, 2019
Community Shredding Event Returns July 13
It’s time to start shredding again! Oostburg State Bank is once again hosting a shredding event on Saturday, July 13, in our parking lot.
June 11, 2019
Meet Tom Leibham, Expert Mortgage Lender at Oostburg Bank
Tom Leibham brings 18+ years of mortgage expertise to Oostburg State Bank. Learn how he helps clients achieve their homeownership goals.
March 20, 2019
Meet Your Mortgage Lender – Shannon B Sellin
Get to know Shannon B Sellin, a seasoned mortgage originator at Oostburg State Bank with 18 years in finance and a passion for guiding homebuyers.
March 13, 2019
Meet Your Mortgage Lender – Jackie Laganowski
Get to know Jackie Laganowski, a dedicated mortgage lender at Oostburg State Bank with 17½ years of experience. Learn why she’s passionate about helping homeowners.
March 6, 2019
Oostburg State Bank’s 2018 Community Impact
In 2018, Oostburg State Bank awarded scholarships, donated to local organizations, and volunteered at over 20 events, strengthening our community ties.
January 11, 2019
Toys for Tots drive a huge success
Community generosity was overflowing this year, making Oostburg State Bank’s toy drive for Toys for Tots a huge success.
December 17, 2018
David La Duke joins Oostburg State Bank
Oostburg State Bank is excited to announce an addition to its Business Banking team. David La Duke recently joined the bank as its Assistant Vice President – Business Banking.
August 15, 2018
Oostburg State Bank’s Record-Breaking Shredding Event
Oostburg State Bank’s July 14 shredding event set a new record with nearly 8,000 lbs of documents shredded and 350+ lbs of food donated to local pantries.
July 18, 2018
Tribute to Gary DeMaster
The Oostburg Bancorp family is mourning the loss of our friend Gary DeMaster.
June 11, 2018
A Window to Oostburg State Bank’s Past & Future
Explore Oostburg State Bank’s story—its rich heritage and forward vision—highlighting milestones, innovation, and our commitment to community growth.
March 14, 2018
Paul Kuplic joins Oostburg State Bank
Oostburg State Bank is excited to announce an addition to our team. Paul Kuplic has joined Oostburg State Bank in the position of Vice President-Business Banking.
February 22, 2018

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