Lake Keesus is a beautiful 237 acre lake located in the Town of Merton, Waukesha County, WI. The LKAA - Lake Keesus Advancement Association was originally developed in 1930 and its main purpose is to protect and promote the interests of the people residing on the shores of Lake Keesus.

LKAA News

Lake Keesus Advancement Association

Membership

Annual dues are $50 family, $25 single, $30 golden family.

Membership Form

LKAA Directory

Fun Facts

Lake Keesus has approximately 5.3 miles of shoreline and 216 houses.

It is made up of 5 bays - Bull's Bay, Marquardt's Bay, Marshall Bay, North Bay, and Rice's Bay.

Documents

LKAA By-Laws

LKAA Articles of Incorporation

Email List

Email communication updates are sent to LKAA members whose email addresses we have. Please send your email address to belterkl32@gmail.com. . LKAA does not sell or share our email address list.

LKAA News

What have our Keesan's been up to? See the latest news below for highlights from our social events.

Holiday Party

Seventy-seven celebrating Keesans attended the Annual Holiday Party at Camp Mason on the 10th. Much fantastic food, drink, and camaraderie was shared by all. Thanks to Sarah Resch for providing the venue and kudos to our decorating volunteers … Linda Bartlett, Amy Bova, Brenda Larson, Carol Leonard, Jackie & Mike Malinowski, Patty Mueller, Dave Sanborn, Amy Schmidt, Dee Snyder, Melissa & Abby Sonneman and Dan Willems for making James Lodge festive. Thanks also to our set-up team Teresa & Tim Heier and Sue & John Sesolak for getting the finishing touches done for all to enjoy. Finally, thanks to our clean-up crew Dufresnes, Malinowskis, Muellers, Premos, Reddys, Reinders and Snyders for sticking around for the unglamourous clean-up duties.

Road Rally

45 sharp-eyed Keesans vied for the title of Rallye Royalists on Sunday as the Keesus Road Rallye occurred in perfect Fall weather. The title was won by Team Belter - Kenn, Steve, Ann, Mason, and Carbon with a record score. The Engelking-Larson-Mueller Team was second. All teams enjoyed the fun and only a few of the 10 entries got lost along the way. A fantastic job of organizing and implementing the event was done by Keith & Carmon Hill who received high praise and many thanks for their efforts as we celebrated the Rallye's end at Rumors in Sussex.

Comedy Sportz

Over 100 LKAA Members enjoyed a fun-filled night with Comedy Sportz at Camp Whitcomb on the 11th. Many thanks to Doug Bova for organizing the event, Mike & Linda Timbers for greeting and registration, and to all Keesans who helped with setting up Friendship Lodge then cleaning up the site after the activity.

Fireworks, Ski Show & Concert

Lots and Lots of Keesans enjoyed the pyrotechnic display that lit up the North Bay skies on Friday night. Thanks to all Keesans who donated money so that the fireworks show could continue our Lake Keesus tradition.
Thanks to Staci Maloney who brought the Badgerland Ski Club to perform on the Lake on Saturday. The exhibition thrilled many on land and in their anchored craft.
Dave & Tracy Sodolski hosted Keesus Koncert #2 after the Ski Show. The variety and volume of the music was appreciated by attendees. The Band combined their last two sets because of the rain threat, and finished playing just as the drizzle started. Cathy Hazzard was the lucky winner of The Squares game and took home $500.

Pontoon Trivia

Dan Willems reports that 13 boats with 85 crew members participated in the Keesus Boat Trivia last Saturday.
Mike Meissner's crew won first prize while Ward Abbs group came in a close second.

Parade, Picnic & Concert

Weather was perfect for the Kiddee Parade and Picnic on the 4th. An estimated 243 Keesans, their families and friends enjoyed a picnic lunch and much camaraderie. Thanks to the Belters for hosting.
Mom Nature played havoc with the first Keesus Koncert of the year as it was windy and rainy. The Koncert moved to Humdingers in Merton where some Keesans and many surprised regulars enjoyed the tunes of Wapatui.

Event Photos

Holiday Party - December 2022
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Pontoon Trivia - July 2022
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4th of July Parade & Picnic - July 2022
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LKAA Bowling - January 2022
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LKAA 90th Anniversary - June 2021
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Hiking at Camp Whitcomb - January 2021
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LKAA Fall Bike Ride - November 2020
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Facts & Fundraising

Expand each item below to learn more about Lake Keesus.

Lake Keesus Boating Tips

The following rules are ones we hope all boats using Lake Keesus will follow:

Attempt to travel all Keesus Bays in a counter-clockwise direction (driver to shore) especially during high use periods.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after sundown Monday-Friday.
Slow-No-Wake speed before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
No waterskiing after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
One life jacket for each person in a watercraft and one throwable if your boat is 16 feet or longer.
PWC's must go slow-no-wake within 200' of shore. PWCs must go slow-no-wake upon entering and leaving Rices and Marquardt's Bays (even if you are in the exact middle of the 2 shores, you are still closer than 200 feet from shore)!

A list of lake boating regulations is available through the Town of Merton. See Chapters 20.08 and 20.09 for Keesus specific rules.

Boat Launch & Boating Licenses

Boat Launch
Lake Keesus has a public boat launch with 10 parking slips. The cost to launch your boat is $8.00 per resident or $10.00 per non resident. The launch is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM no launching before or after.

Boating License
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 is required to complete a boating safety course to legally operate a motorized boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on Wisconsin waters. DNR recreational safety specialists recommend all boat operators complete a safety course.

Wisconsin DNR Course

Boating Safety Tips

Special Orders

Keesus Road Signs
If you're new to the Lake and would like to get a nameplate made to add to the roadsign in your neighborhood, or if you've been a Lake resident for years and your roadsign is looking a little tired, please contact Rick Zimbric for details at 414-507-5501.

Keesus Sportswear
Keesus Sportswear including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. will only be available to order during certain times of the year. Information will be posted here when available.

Fundraising

Keesus History Books
The brand new Lake Keesus History Book update was premiered and distributed at the Christmas Party and was met with rave reviews. The book was put together by Jean Schlidt, Mary Bock, Mary Schlumpf, Laura Milbrath, Nancy Matthisen, and Gloria Wiesehuegel with the help of many Keesans who contributed their personal stories of life on Lake Keesus. If you did not pre-order the book, there are copies available to purchase for $25. Checks must be made to LKAA or cash is great. Contact Jean Schlidt at 538-1537 or Mary Bock at 538-3810 to get yours.

Grocery Receipts
Turning in grocery receipts has long been the LKAA's most profitable fund raiser.
Sentry Delafield - must be turned in within 6 months of purchase date (no stamp needed).
Fox Piggly Wiggly - just need receipt

These grocery receipts can be turned in to: the Belter's Journal Box on Park Drive, any LKAA director, or mailed to LKAA Receipts, Box 618, Merton, 53056.

Keesus Post Cards
These great post cards are available from Ginny Belter (538-1291). They make great party invitiations at 10 for $3.00.

Keesus Logo Patches
Patches displaying our new logo are available from the Belters (538-1291) for just $2.00.

Lake Keesus Advancement Association

Membership

Fun Facts

Documents

Email List

LKAA News

Holiday Party

Road Rally

Comedy Sportz

Fireworks, Ski Show & Concert

Pontoon Trivia

Parade, Picnic & Concert

Event Photos

Facts & Fundraising

Map

Fishing

Camp Whitcomb Mason

LKMD