History of Schroff Auctions LLC

4 Generations In The Auction Profession

Schroff Auctions LLC had it’s beginning in 1908 when Julius Kallmeyer and his son, William Kallmeyer saw the need for Auctioneers in and around the area of Hermann, Mo. Thus starting the Auctioneering Service of Kallmeyer & Son. The need for their services and their Auction business has grown ever since. The next member to join the business was the 3^rd generation, Joy Kallmeyer, son of William. In 1969 the 4^th generation, Roy Schroff, nephew of Joy Kallmeyer (grandson of William) was employed. Shortly thereafter came the name Kallmeyer - Schroff Auctions.

Kallmeyer-Schroff Auctions has received numerous civic honors as well as advertising excellence awards at the State & National Auctioneers levels. Roy Schroff and Joy Kallmeyer have received the Hall of Fame Award from The Mo. Professional Auctioneers Association and continue as active members of that organization.

The spring of 2003 brought about another name change, Schroff Auctions LLC, as Roy R. Schroff purchased the second half of the auction business from his uncle (Partner), Joy Kallmeyer as Joy semi-retired.

Schroff Auctions LLC currently has mainly on location auctions of estates, antiques and collectibles, Real Estate, farm & country auctions, liquidations, equipment and vehicles as well as numerous charity and fund raising events.

Meet The Auctioneer

Roy R. Schroff: Roy is the 4^th generation Auctioneer in the Kallmeyer Family (Roy’s maternal side). He is a proud active member and past director of The Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association, as well as an active member of The National Auctioneers Association and through these organizations has logged many hours of continuing education in all aspects of the auction industry.

Roy & Mary Schroff

Roy began his auction profession in 1969 following his U.S. Army Tour in Vietnam. He married one year later and his wife, Mary is the present Auction Co. Secretary, Bookkeeper, Receptionist and Cashier.

Roy won the title of Missouri Professional Auctioneer’s Bid Calling Champion at the Missouri State Fair in 1991 and was inducted into the M.P.A.A. Hall of Fame in 1995.

He has over 1,000 Auctions to his credit and of all things learned, feels the most important is to never stop learning. He has spent his entire adult life working with and for the public and enjoys the challenge of helping people as they change directions or have a special need in their lives.

Note from Roy: If we can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to call on us. We have the years of experience, a tried and true buyer clientele, proven advertising skills, technology and staff support, as well as all the equipment needed to successfully promote and conduct your next auction. Let us put our past performance into your future.