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It all began back then… June 1930.
From the Door County Advocate:

Dagneau’s New Mill Opening Saturday Night

"The formal opening of The Mill, Minor Dagneau’s beautiful new place on the corner of Highway 17 and 78, north from here, will take place Saturday night. Souvenirs will be given to all who attend.

"Mr. Dagneau, who formerly owned the National Hotel here, states that his new place will specialize in Chicken Sandwiches and Fish Fries at all times and will serve special dinners for parties making advanced reservations.

"The building, which is 54 by 69, includes a lobby, small soft drink parlor, and excellent white maple dancing floor surrounded by 16 booths, a modern kitchen on the main floor and living quarters for the family on the second floor.

"The exterior, painted in cream with apple trimmings is set off by a Dutch mill tower itself lighted with white and green lights alternately flashing on and off. Highway 78 will be landscaped.

"The building is electrically equipped and has hot and cold running water. Contracts for The Mill were let to John Anschtuz, Ed B. Olsen, F.J. Stroh and Son, Barker Lumber and Fuel Company, R.Z. Dama, Fred Crandall was the architect.

"Mr. Dagneau is pleased with the work done."[end of Advocate article]

Then... in 1963 The Mill is purchased by the Petersilka Family!

March 18, 1963

The Mill is purchased by Milton and Marie Petersilka

August 1, 1978

The Mill is purchased by Don Sr and Janice Petersilka

July 1, 1991 to Present

The Mill is owned and operated by Don Jr and Shelly Petersilka



Three Generations of Petersilkas(!) along with their families, have been operating The Mill since then. Here's a 1984 photo showing three generations:Don Jr, Don Sr and Milton, who have been keeping up the high standards of our restaurant.




photo Janice and Verna
Janice Petersilka and Verna DeMeuse



Three Dons Photo



Janice Petersilka (Mrs. Don Sr) and Verna DeMeuse have been working at The Mill for a matter of decades. Janice started in 1978, and Verna has been with The Mill for 35 years. They are our "secret weapon"... they have been making our outrageously delicious, home-made stuffing that that comes with our famous family-style chicken dinners. Their secret recipe is kept hidden away in The Mill's safe.
Col. Saunders, eat your heart out!

Don and Shelly Photo
Don & Shelly Petersilka


Don and Shelly Petersilka

are the current
Owner/Operators
of the Mill Supper Club.


Here's a photo of the happy couple that was taken in 2009.... giving us 46 years of Petersilka's running The Mill!





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