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Sandel, Thomas
- St. Joseph, Michigan
- Musician, Promoter (World Concertina Congress)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Sandhurst, Adam
- St. Augusta, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Adam and The Jolly Jammers

Sauer, Berdine
- Pierz, Minnesota
- Musician

Sauer, Richard
- Pierz, Minnesota
- Musician

Savitsky, Elaine

Sawall, Taylor
- Clintonville, Wisconsin
- Musician

Schaeffler, Loren (1949 - 2006)

Scheid, Elmer
(1921 - )
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Elmer Scheid and His Hoolerie Polka Band
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Schepp, Henry W.

Schilling, Dean (1944 - )
- New Braunfels, Texas
- Musician
- Bands: Malek Fisherman, Jublee Band, Cloverleaf Orchestra
Schlicht, Otto
- Chicago, Illinois
- Innovator (button action), Manufacturer (Patek,
Pearl Queen, Silberhorn),
Musician

Schmuldt,
Arthur
- Ludington, Michigan
- Musician, Promoter (concertina club), Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1980)

Schnittker,
John
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Musician

Schroeder,
Linda

Schroeder, Paul
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (concertina club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1984)

Schuckert,
Henry
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Innovator (tuning), Musician, Retailer (Star
Concertina), Teacher, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)
Schueller, Rodney
- San Marcos, Texas
- Musician, Teacher

Schuft, Jerry
(1937 - 2004)
- Brownton, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Jerry Schuft Band
- Honors: Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (2004), World Concertina
Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Schultz, Jack
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician

Schulze, Duane
- Holcombe, Wisconsin
- Musician

Schwichtenberg
(Berg), Harry (1912 - 1999)
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1995)

Sellner, Josh (1988 - )
- Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
- Musician, Technician

Servatius,
George
- Melrose, Minnesota
- Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

Seweryniak, David "Scrubby" (1948
- )
- Buffalo, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Dynatones, Dave Seweryniak Trio, Sunshine
- Honors: International Polka Association - Polka Music
Hall of Fame and Various Awards, United States Polka Association
- Various Awards, Grammy Award Nomination (1992)

Shudy, Peter
D.
- West Allis, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Sienicki,
Eileen
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Promoter
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1998)

Sienicki,
John
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Musician, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1985)

Sienkowski, Eddie (1948 - )
- North Judson, Indiana
- Bandleader (E-Z Tones), Musician
- Bands: E-Z Tones, Harmony Notes, Musical Aces, Pala
Brothers, Polkamasters
- Honors: United Polka Association - Concertina Player
of the Year (1997)
Sierzega, Jim (1951 - )
- Palos Heights, Illinois
- Musician
- Bands: The Good Times, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
- Honors: Grammy Award
Siewierski, Casey (1921 - 1994)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician
- Bands: Siewierski Brothers' Orchestra, Li'l Wally,
Silberhorn, Ernest
- Chicago, Illinois
- Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
Silberhorn,
Henry
- Chicago, Illinois
- Manufacturer (Silberhorn Concertina), Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1976)

Siwiec, Eddie
- Dearborn, Michigan
- Musician
- Bands: The Brass Connection, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
- Honors: International Polka Association - Hall of Fame
(2005), Grammy Nomination
Skowrowski, Henry
- Buffalo, New York
- Musician

Slipek,
Theresa
- Thorp, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)

Slowinski, Ted
- Junction City (Lake DuBay), Wisconsin
- Musician

Smieja,
Michael R.
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Musician, Technician (Echo
Concertina)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2004)

Smigielski, Thomas (Smiley)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Teacher (Karpek, Lincoln, Polonia)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)
Smith, Jerry

Smrz, Tom (1958 - )
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Music Express, Polish Trio, Jolly Harmony 7,
Polish Express, Polish Pride
Sobczak, Adam (1990 - )
- Elma, New York
- Musician
- Bands: Buffalo Concertina All-Stars

Sokolowski, Jim
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Bands: Bohemian American Concertina Association

Sonnentag,
Harry A.
- Marathon, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1992)

Spila, Joe
- Musician
- Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club

Spradau,
Marvin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1996)

Stacey, Joseph
- Chicago, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1979)

Stanczewski
(Stann), Frank (Crazy Fingers)
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Bands: Alpine Village Concertina Club, Buffalo Concertina
All-Stars
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1977)

Stang,
Dwight
- Elk River, Minnesota
- Musician

Starck, Joseph
- Hibbing, Minnesota
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1993)

Starczowski, Jake
- Goodman, Wisconsin
- Band Leader, Musician
- Bands: The White Eagles Band
Stark, Wally
(1911 - 2007)
- Chicago, Illinois
- Musician, Technician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Starzynski (Star), Edward
- West Dundee, Illinois
- Composer, Musician, Teacher
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1986)

Stillman,
Elmer
- Medford, Wisconsin
- Composer, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Stimac, Tony
- Wittenberg, Wisconsin
- Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1999)

Stirrett,
Frank R.
- Ontario, Canada
- Musician, Promoter (Museum)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Stolowski,
Dave
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician

Storch, Robert
- Medford, Wisconsin
- Bandleader, Musician, Promoter
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1989)

Streich, Cliff
- Springfield, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Cliff Streich Band

Strozinski, Len
- Portage, Wisconsin
- Musician

Stulga, Joe
- Lansing, Illinois
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Stys, Mickey
(1922 - 2006)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Musician, Promoter (Old Timers Concertina Club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (1994)

Suess, Dave
(1949 - 2002)
- New Ulm, Minnesota
- Musician
- Bands: Erwin Suess and The Hoolerie
Dutchman, Lester Schuft and The Country Dutchman
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2005)
Suess, Erwin
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Bandleader, Musician
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2003)

Suterko, Ed
- Reno, Nevada
- Musician, Promoter (Reno Concertina Club)
- Honors: World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame (2001)

Svoboda, Ed (Sonny)
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Bandleader, Musician
- Bands: Red Raven Ochestra
- Honors: Soko Polka Hall of Fame (2005)
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