CHAPTER 11 130 left: Bill and Chuck Duersch The Duersch Brothers Employees speak of Western States having a family atmosphere. While that’s true in general, there were a few cases in which the Company truly became a home for families. One of the most prominent examples in recent years is the Duersch brothers, Chuck and Bill, who both made significant contributions to Western States. In addition to their daily roles, they enhanced the family atmosphere in many ways, such as organizing many beloved social activities and publishing a company newspaper that everyone enjoyed.