William H. (Bill) Rishel of North Platte, NE will become the 380th member of the historic, prestigious Saddle & Sirloin Gallery when his original portrait is unveiled on Sunday, Nov. 16 during the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.
The Rishel Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Committee has arranged for the induction tribute speeches presented by his friends and colleagues to be livestreamed by Walton Webcasting on Sunday, November 16 at 6:00 pm EST.
To access the livestream event, visit the website: www.waltonwebcasting.com Choose the Events tab and scroll to the banner featuring Bill’s photo.
Rishel’s distinguished, unselfish service to the beef cattle industry stands as testimony to his roots. Early in life, he realized that hard work and determination were attributes needed for success in any endeavor. Always with an eye to the value of maternal inheritance, he crafted his own brand of genetic selection to produce game-changing Angus cattle that led the worldwide industry toward a more focused consumer product.
During the last 60-plus years, Bill has received numerous honors, held dozens of volunteer leadership roles in state and national beef organizations and with education institutions, judged numerous cattle shows and presented many impactful presentations.
Upon learning he was selected as the 2025 inductee Rishel expressed, “It is a privilege to know that my contributions of time, effort, and ideas were vital to improving the lives of my family, community and, most importantly, the beef cattle industry for all producers across the globe. I view this honor as a lifetime achievement award at the highest level of the agricultural industry.”
Visit the website www.rishelportrait.com to learn more about the Saddle & Sirloin Gallery, read Bill Rishel’s life story, and contribute to help establish the Rishel Research Fund with Angus Foundation.
