In 1905, J. Fred Scholl opened his insurance office in the State Building, Polo, now occupied by the First State Bank Shannon-Polo.With the bank closing in 1933, Fred moved his insurance business to his home until 1936.

He then moved his office to the Illinois Freight House and shared occupancy with his brother Louis Scholl, who ran the John Deere farm implement business. In the mid 1940s Fred relocated his business to 108 N. Franklin, where his son, Arthur, joined him in business. Arthur and his son, Russell, continued the business after Fred' s death in 1949. In 1953 Russell assumed ownership of the business following his father, Arthur' s death. As the business expanded, the need for more space prompted a move in 1955 to the Polo National Bank building. In September of 1959, Scholl Insurance Agency relocated, this time to the present address of 112 North Franklin Avenue. In 1974 Russell' s son-in-law, Richard D.Butler, joined the agency. Prior to Richard' s joining the agency, he had been involved in the insurance business in Rockford, Illinois since 1966.In 1982 Russell retired and Richard and Gloria Butler purchased the ownership of the agency.

The agency staff currently consists of Richard, Gloria and their two daughters Robin and Tammy, making it a 5-generation family owned and operated business. Gloria is the office manager and does the bookkeeping for the agency. Robin Duncan, LUTCF, CIC and Tamela Merdian, LUTCF assist customers with their purchase of life, health, auto, home, farm and commercial insurance. Scholl Insurance Agency has also provided automobile license and title service for nearly 50 years.

A big "thank you" to all of our clients who have placed their trust in us for the past 99 years! If you are not currently a client, we invite you to stop by our office so that you may get acquainted with our staff. We are an independent insurance agency representing more than one company.

SCHOLL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
112 N. Franklin Ave. · Polo · 946-2324 · email: schollinsurance@wireless.essex1.com
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 4:45 pm · Sat. 8:30 am - 11:30 am