Troop 263 Eagle Scouts

Conner Piper

EAGLE SCOUT: November 10, 2009

Luke Horsager

EAGLE SCOUT: August 27, 2009

Joshua Hoekstra

EAGLE SCOUT: July 9, 2009


My Eagle Scout project was a series of two landscape gardens located at the Lakeville Veteran’s Memorial. We had to put in the edging of both of the gardens and then we had to plant the plants and mulch the two of them.
It looks great and I appreciate all the help I got on it.

Randel Pronschinske

EAGLE SCOUT: April 14, 2009

Nathan Davis

EAGLE SCOUT: February 10, 2009

Lance Scarsella

EAGLE SCOUT: January 13, 2009


I put in edging and mulch around thirty trees along the upper driveway at All Saints church. A number of volunteers helped compile 132 man hours in two days of work. For the second phase of my project, I built four fifteen-foot movable benches for the church’s baseball fields. My brothers, my father, a friend, and I worked for three Saturdays on the benches.

Tyler Munson

EAGLE SCOUT: December 9th, 2008


Tyler's Eagle Scout project was to create an outdoor learning space for the Area Learning Center (ALC) in Lakeville. It gives teachers a chance to expand the classroom by giving students the opportunity to learn outside. It was made possible by numerous generous donations and over 200 hours of work. The space was created by planting a large tree, edging it with decorative bricks and mulching it. Four large, flat wooden benches were built, stained and cemented in. To prevent wear on the grass, brick pavers were installed in front and back of the benches. The school has been using the space and enjoying it.

John Newton

EAGLE SCOUT: November 2nd, 2008


John's Eagle Scout project was a cemetary sign for the Church of St Peter's Historic Cemetery in Mendota, Minnesota. The sign is made up of limestone saved from the church's old rectory and Heritage Hall. The limestone was used to keep in the tradition of the old Historic Church and the new church. The project was completed in August, 2008 and required 257 total hours to plan and construct the sign. Because of the amount of mortar used in the base of the sign, it should stand for many decades and the church was very happy with the final outcome.

John plans to continue in his love of Scouting by serving Troop 263 and fellow scouts in helping them to succeed in achieving scouts highest honor, Eagle.

Paul Nystuen

EAGLE SCOUT: November 2nd, 2008


Paul's Eagle Scout project was to work with the City of Lakeville to landscape the newly-constructed Lakeville Veteran's Memorial. The memorial would allow visitors to easily view an F-86 Sabre jet donated by Bill Studer of Lakeville and honor our country's Veterans. Paul worked with the City of Lakeville employees, Friedges Landscaping and coordinated volunteers to prepare the grounds, lay sod and prepare flower beds for planting. He prepared the memorial site for the dedication ceremonies by placing shrubs and freshly cut flowers in the flower beds. The project was completed in November of 2006 and required 135 hours to plan and carry out. The Memorial was dedicated on Veteran's Day of 2006 and has been enjoyed by many visitors since.

Paul has enjoyed his many experiences in Scouts and plans to continue to be active in Scouting.

Coltan Adkins

EAGLE SCOUT: April 11th, 2008


Coltan's Eagle Scout project took place at YMCA Camp Streefland in Lakeville, MN. The camp wanted to use a small island in a lake next to the camp more. It was accessible by a small bridge or canoe. A campfire pit as well as 4 benches surrounding the fire pit as well as a 5th bench that overlooked the lake was constructed. The island campsite is used considerably more now.

Currently, Coltan is studying at Dunwoody Institute to become a commercial electrician.

Brad Smith

EAGLE SCOUT: April 11th, 2008


Brad's Eagle Scout project was waterfront conservation at Lakeville's Casperson Park.

David M. Rittenhouse

EAGLE SCOUT: October 10th, 2006

Alex C. Priest

EAGLE SCOUT: November 8th, 2005

Geoffrey C. Pittman

EAGLE SCOUT: November 4th, 2005


Geoff’s Eagle project took place at the parsonage (home for the Youth Pastor and his family) at Rosemount United Methodist Church. The front porch, walkway, and sidewalk alongside the drive way had deteriorated to the point where it was unsafe. Geoff’s project removed about 3 cubic yards of bad concrete, replace it and add a new 15’ by 15’ concrete patio for the young children to play on.

Matthew R. Timm

EAGLE SCOUT: November 8th, 2004

Thomas R. Saladin

EAGLE SCOUT: December 27th, 2003

Thomas W. Pothen

EAGLE SCOUT: November 13th, 2003

Thomas’s Eagle Scout project was to design and build an information center at Camp Streefland in Lakeville, He worked with the camp director’s on the placement and layout. A small garden area was added. The information center is located in the parking at the camp and offers a map of the camp and a schedule of daily and weekly actives.

Currently, Thomas is a Junior at Mankato State University pursuing a degree in Community Health, will graduate spring 2010.

Jesse G. Meyer

EAGLE SCOUT: November 13th, 2003

Matthew P. Johnson

EAGLE SCOUT: November 13th, 2003

Brandon K. Lammers

EAGLE SCOUT: February 13th, 2003

Martin L. Johnson

EAGLE SCOUT: December 10th, 2002

Charlie T. Pittman

EAGLE SCOUT: December 3rd, 2002

Charlie’s Eagle project took place at the parsonage ( soon to be the home for the Youth Pastor and his family) at Rosemount United Methodist Church. Because the Youth Pastor had two young children, the Trustees wanted to have a privacy fence built around the back yard. Charlie’s project designed and built 225’ of double sided fence. After the wood cured for a season, it was then stained to match the siding on the parsonage.

Kyle N. Bowles

EAGLE SCOUT: December 3rd, 2002

Clay E. Van De Bogart

EAGLE SCOUT: October 8th, 2002

Aaron Van De Bogart

EAGLE SCOUT: July 2nd, 2002

David H. Saladin

EAGLE SCOUT: April 29th, 2002

Joseph J. Saladin

EAGLE SCOUT: April 15th, 2002

Michael D. McGrath

EAGLE SCOUT: January 21st, 2002

Jonathan S. Haverly

EAGLE SCOUT: January 15th, 2002

Mark M. Miller

EAGLE SCOUT: December 11th, 2001

Michael W. Martz

EAGLE SCOUT: July 3rd, 2001

Geoff Hartway

EAGLE SCOUT: February 12th, 2001

Eric S. Petersen

EAGLE SCOUT: November 7th, 2000

Jonathan M. Dowd

EAGLE SCOUT: November 7th, 2000

Brett A. MacKenzie

EAGLE SCOUT: November 5th, 1999

John P. Sydness

EAGLE SCOUT: August 17th, 1999

Devin C. Johnson

EAGLE SCOUT: November 13th, 1998

Mark A. Bratlie

EAGLE SCOUT: March 25th, 1999

Ryan S. Hartway

EAGLE SCOUT: May 15, 1997

Brian C. Petersen

EAGLE SCOUT: November 16, 1995