BETHEL COMMUNITY FOCUS “Sharing Christ Through Caring Service”

Note from the Bethel Board August 2018

By Norman Andenas, of this is the closing this residency in the home. patio homes was beginning President – Bethel Lutheran spring of about 30 nursing Bethel, for years, has to affect what Bethel does Home Governing Board homes in been actively building best, which is caring for Hi, my name is Norman Nebraska, housing on its campus, the elderly among us. The Andenas and I represent and the providing both occupant- Foundation has agreed to Bethany Lutheran Church, more re- owned duplexes and rental invest in the patio homes, Howard, on the Bethel cent patio homes for those who with Bethel providing man- Lutheran Home Governing purchase/ have chosen to downsize agement services. Bethel Board. I joined the board joint and simplify their life. Home reduces its financial four years ago and am in venture These families have the obligations and the Foun- the second year serving as between Norman Andenas added advantage of taking dation earns a good return board president. Sanford Hospital and the meals at Bethel, if they on its investment, all with- The skilled care nursing Good Samaritan nursing choose, and have easy out changing anything for home industry has been homes. Bethel has not access to nursing care, the residents. Hopefully, operating in a financially been immune from these should they need it. this arrangement will work challenging climate for financial challenges, result- The burden of making well and will become a many years now. Evidence ing in the rising costs of principal payments on the pattern for future growth.

Continued Education – “Make Our Best Even Better”

By Stacie Thompson, and office personnel. ing, I am more prepared to are specifically for certified Director of Nursing Mandatory Extravaganza productively handle gen- nursing assistants (CNA), Recently, area 4-H sample topics covered and eral conversation and re- nurses, etc. depending on Achievement Days took required for all to complete quests from residents with the topic. In addition, our place, which brought this are: Resident Rights, cognitive deficits. Now, I CNA’s are required to com- common 4-H theme come Confiden- have suggested responses plete 12 hours of Continu- to mind for our staff at tiality, or actions, outlined within ing Education annually to Bethel too. Summer is the Back our training, to meaning- keep their certification. time of year at Bethel for Safety, fully assist a resident.” Training at Bethel is on- our “Mandatory Training Caring for All staff attend the going and will always be Extravaganza.” Resident’s Mandatory Extravaganza required. However, as the Most people may not with along with periodic train- Director of Nursing, I want know this, but all Bethel Cognitive ing on topics such as: to thank all of our staff for staff are required to attend Deficits, Stacie Thompson emergency evacuation, attending this important Mandatory Education Oxygen use, Handwashing fire containment and storm education. Also, for their sessions throughout the to prevent the spread of in- response procedures, fall collective implementation year, plus eight hours of fection, Personal Protec- prevention, and restraints. of daily practices to help additional education. This tive Equipment (PPE) use, In addition, monthly ensure residents are given includes staff that do not Dietary regulations, Fire, training takes place the most approved method provide direct resident Safety, and Disaster. throughout the year – of care properly ... as we care: such as activities, One staff member some are for all staff, and “make our best even environmental services, shared, “Due to this train- other education updates better”! Page 2 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

Bethel Trailblazer In Maintenance – Environmental Services

By Ryan McCullough, Dakota, where she would Rhonda has fully em- Environmental Services help her father with rou- braced the challenges of Director tine chores and repairing her maintenance position A “Jane of all trades” farm equipment. Married while remaining flexible to recently celebrated one and a mother of two grown covering other positions year at Bethel. A proud children, her family lives within the department member of the Bethel on a small farm in Winfred, (such as Laundry and Environmental Service South Dakota, where she Housekeeping) during Department, Rhonda raises chickens and goats. times of personnel short- Myers has always been Did we forget to say that ages. one to push the stereo- Rhonda also works part- A true “Jane of all typical boundaries and time for O’Reilly Auto Rhonda Myers trades,” Bethel is happy often a trailblazer. Parts in Madison, where advice and help you trou- to have her as part of the Rhonda grew up on a she not only sells auto bleshoot your vehicles’ team. farm in Wentworth, South parts, but will also give problems?

Note from Bethel Social Worker –“But I have 100 days, right?”

By Cathy Stromberg, is not people get confused, with Therapy. They also must Social Worker always the word “qualify.” To continue to show improve- Many residents come to the case. continue to qualify for ment medically. When a Bethel Lutheran Home In theory, Medicare A skilled serv- resident is about to go off from a hospital stay and each resi- ices, a resident must con- Medicare A, a 48-hour are told that they have “100 dent has tinue to show progress notice is given to the days on Medicare.” They the oppor- while receiving Physical, resident and family. realize that a three-night tunity to Occupational, or Speech overnight stay in the qualify for Cathy Stromberg hospital acute care is 100 days of Medicare A needed, but do not realize skilled care in the nursing that 100 days on Medicare home. This is where Trick or Treat Bethel will again Bethel Assisted Living Suites News have a Halloween Celebration for By Jill Eggert, residents and the Director of Community Service community. We are Each Bethel Suite now has a locking seeking donations door that enters the suite. Each resident of wrapped candy is now able to lock their outside door as for residents to they wish. The staff will have a master disburse. Each Volunteers Gary and Rochelle key in case a resident loses their key or year, your donations Johnson with Bethel Activities Coordinator Deb Rohde if the resident is gone, staff can still get allow us to distribute Jill Eggert into the suite. There will be a charge for goodies to over 600 children who trick-or-treat lost keys. Just a reminder, National Assisted Living Week October 31 at the nursing home and assisted living. will be September 9-15, 2018. Donations are welcome anytime now until Halloween. Thank you! We also share fresh-popped popcorn with families Visit us online at bethelcommunity.com as they leave for the not-so-sweet tooth! August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 3

Pastor Conrad Krahling Retired Bethel Welcomed Pastor as Bethel Chaplain in June Mary Feistner as Chaplain in June

Pastor Conrad Krahling shared his memories as Bethel Chaplain with well over 100 attending his retirement reception.

Pastor Mary Feistner Wanting to be a mission- Since that time, Pastor ary in her pre-school years, Feistner has served Pastor Feistner changed congregations in North her path to include semi- Dakota, Minnesota and nary training when the South Dakota. While in door opened in the Ameri- Minnesota, she served as can Lutheran Church for the Stevens County Hos- the ordination of women. pice Chaplain. In the fall of Yet, a bit nervous, she 2011, Pastor retired from worked at Bible Camp active parish ministry to several summers before care for her aging mother becoming a Parish Youth to remain in her own Administrator Lisa Schaefer (left) presenting a Certificate of Worker for several years. home. Recognition upon Retirement to Pastor Conrad Krahling after In 1977, she began With her mother, Else 12 years of service to the Bethel Community as Chaplain. seminary training. Intern- Feistner, now residing at ship included four quarters Bethel, Pastor Feistner of Clinical Pastoral Educa- has an opportunity to again Certificate of Recognition tion and graduation from actively serve while still To Luther Seminary of St. having time to enjoy family, Paul, Minnesota, with a neighbors, and friends. She Master of Divinity degree. is thankful for this as a part Pastor Conrad Krahling Ordination took place of her life. For ongoing spiritual guidance and dedicated service to the ministry of Bethel in 1981 at Our Savior’s Stop by during a visit to Lutheran Home as Chaplain Lutheran Church of Bethel, Pastor welcomes a

February 6, 2006 to June 8, 2018. Redfield, South Dakota. chance to meet you.

With special appreciation upon your retirement from the many residents, families and staff of the Bethel Community that were touched by your thoughts and words. National Assisted Living Week Presented on the 11th day of June 2018 September 9-15, 2018

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Annual Memorial Service at Bethel Lutheran Home

On November 16, 2017 attended the service. Caroline Henrikson, Mavis Smith, Thomas Tabor, our 5th annual “Service of A sermonette was shared Inhofer, Lawrence Koch, Dona Tostenson, Remembrance” was held. by Pastor Conrad Krahling, John Lang, Helen Dawn VanLiere, Thirty-one Bethel residents Pastor Elizabeth Pagnotta Lawrence, Nadine Mikel, Raymond Westerberg, went to their heavenly provided music and Rosie Harold Norman, Mildred Darlene Whitethorn, home from November, Jamison shared a message Olson, Maynard Pearson, Barbara Wilkens and 2016 to October 31, 2017. of comfort. Fellowship was Raymond Schultz, Beth Armin Ziebarth. shared with refreshments following the service. Each family attending received a Bethel Resident Updates memorial candle gift Sept. 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 (shown left) to light during the Christmas season in Bethel Lutheran Home memory of their loved one. Welcomed: Said Good Bye To: Those remembered Delores Beeck Delores Beeck during this service con- Dorothy Bloker Eileen Clark ducted by the Bethel Maxine Bloker David Goronja Foundation were: Deanna Budahl Jacqueline Hight Mary Bergan, Beunetta Eileen Clark Esther Ischen Administrator Lisa Braund, Aleta Brown, Caroll Cordts Beverly Meyer Schaefer read names of Genevieve Bumann, Else Feistner Rosemary Nelson past residents. Each of the Marvin Chapin, Sylvia Clifford Gile Douglas Kindle 32 had a candle at the altar Cooley, Elaine Cundy, JoLynn Goeman Colleen Mathison in remembrance lit by a Harriet De Vries, Irene David Goronja Beverly Reed family member or Bethel Eich, Lawrence Eich, Eugene Halverson Barbara Skinner staff in their memory. Over Patty Fischer, Eunice Helen Hegdahl Wilbert Steiner 60 family and loved ones Griffin, Joan Hamann, Frances Hill Dorothy Tomscha Lorraine Huntimer Esther Ischen In Loving Memory: Bethel Foundation Gifts at Work James Jensen Pearl Albertson Arlene Johnson Jeannene Bach The right equipment Gaylen Johnson Roland Bunde does make a difference. Douglas Kindle Maxine Burrell In October 2017, the Alice (Peggy) Keupp Joy Dixon Bethel Foundation Board Robert Lundin Howard Fish approved a portion of dona- Mary (Betty) Mauf Clifford Gile tions received for the pur- Rosemary Nelson JoLynn Goeman chase of two medical air Colleen Mathison Helen Hegdahl mattresses and alternating Beverly Reed Pius Heilman pressure mattresses. Ruth Ruen Lorraine Huntimer Marlys Schultz James Jensen These mattresses are Barbara Skinner Arlene Johnson used to relieve pressure, Fern Simpson Alice (Peggy) Keupp to help prevent skin Dorothy Tomscha Duane Leighton breakdown and to promote Clarice Tebbe Della Lewis healing of resident tissue/ Shirley VanBeek Helen Oldre Stacie Thompson, Director skin wounds. A mattress is Jacqueline Vanhove Rex Page also used during restora- of Nursing (left) and Emily Hofman, Restorative RN & Jerri Webster Jacqueline Vanhove tive treatment to aid in resi- Staff Development, installing Betty Wengert Dolores Wolf dent care. one of the new mattresses in Dolores Wolf Thank you donors! a resident room. August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 5

Activities, Events, Music, Entertainment and More for Residents at Their Home

By Deb Rohde, volunteer take part – the ice cream Activity Coordinator brunch to say family social to musician Summer is here and we “thank you” visits and Prairie Village have enjoyed sitting out- to our volun- Tractor Parade as a part side or strolling the com- teers who of the Steam Threshing plex to look at the flowers bless us with Jamboree. Throughout the and watch the birds. Our their time year Bethel residents have tomato plants are growing and talents. Vickmark Chapel of Bethel a variety of happenings to and we look forward to Bethel volun- decorated for the volunteer brunch be involved and projects to the taste teers are priceless in the enjoy the band. We con- do. Stop by anytime for a of a ripe impact they have upon tinue to fill up the remain- visit and a cup of coffee ... tomato. residents and the help they der of the summer with you will enjoy your time at Residents provide. We can never say activities for residents to Bethel! have been thank you enough. on bus Summer also brings us rides outdoor entertainment. around The Madison Community the lake Deb Rohde Band played on a beautiful and looking at how high summer evening for sev- the corn has grown due to eral residents, visitors and moisture and mid-summer staff. It is nice to see family heat. members and people from In June, we held our the community come and Madison Community Band — A Glimpse of Happenings at Bethel Since Our Last Edition —

Gracevale Colony Acapella Group sang for residents and staff. Trinity Lutheran Church Day Camp children sang for residents.

Christmas in July – Barb Donna Lidel judged exhibits Loyd Goldhammer and Ray Sloan are two of the artists painting Phelps in the Water Balloon with Glenda Blum at Lake birdhouses. Toss with Summer Santa. County 4-H Achievement Days. Page 6 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

Bethel Christmas ... Celebrating God’s Gift of His Son ... Jesus Christ

At the Bethel Community we share this special time of year with resi- dents, families, friends and community throughout the season. Your gifts to the Foundation help us enhance Bethel within our walls, on our grounds for our residents and throughout the community during this special time of year in celebration of His Gift. With this being my initial Christmas as your Foundation Resource Development Coordinator, I was in awe of the trans- formation of Bethel at Christmas. Gift listing is on pages 12–15.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above” ~ James 1:17

Left – The Foundation Christmas Tree adorned with cards recogniz- ing loved ones with a Christmas gift to the Bethel Foundation. Thank you for your geneoristy Bethel Lutheran Home entranceway aglow to during the season of giving. welcome everyone throughout the season.

Resident Christmas Gift Celebration and Ugly Sweater Day

Bethel staff members dressed in their Ugly Sweaters/ Outfits for residents throughout a day in December. During coffee hour, a contest was held with residents to cast their vote for the most interesting or ... ugliest ... staff Christmas “get up.”

Front row (left-to-right): Deb Rohde, Emily Hofman, Sara Maberry, Brandi West, Stacy Ulwelling, Stacie Thompson and Carli Nighbert. Back row (left-to-right): Connie Frisby-Griffin, Brittan Flanagan, Alexa Feldhaus, Connie Van Rosendale and Ryan McCullogh.

Bethel Board Christmas Pot Luck – Governing and Foundation

Several Bethel Governing and Foundation Board members and spouses shared a Christmas Pot Luck celebrating Bethel blessings of 2017. Also attending were administrator Lisa Schaefer and her husband David and Resource Develop- ment Coordinator Rosie Jamison.

Front/back rows (left-to-right): Pastors Dirk and Constanze Hagmaier & Emma, Dan and Judy Bohl, Greg and Vonnie Benda, Mark and Cathy Schultz, Norman Andenas, Lisa and David Schaefer, Marlin and Linda Brozik and Bob and Marcia Olson. August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 7

Celebrating 30 Years of Your Support to Bethel Lutheran Home ... 1988 to 2018

By Rosie Jamison, things in this multi-pur- classics and more from a of your valuable time with Foundation Resource pose room. This gift from clavinova. When played, residents, or leadership to Development Coordinator the Vickmark Family hon- the sound fills the Chapel our organization. Bethel is 2018 marks the 30th year oring Lillian and Obed in with music that is a won- a community of many, that of the Bethel Lutheran 1992 has a healing effect derful addition to favorite collectively can raise the Home Foundation. We are every day and many hours melodies. An additional bar of our resident’s expe- blessed by your continued within a benefit, is that it doesn’t rience through capable support to increase opp- day for need frequent tuning and staff, increased resources portunities for residents Bethel allows for more instru- and involved partners and of Bethel. residents. ments to be added to piano leaders. I am fortunate to have an Their gen- music as we may choose We appreciate our found- office near the Vickmark erosity and learn more of its ing congregations in so Chapel, where the hub of has cre- capabilities. many ways and thank you activity takes place. I hear ated this Bethel is better able to for your continued support bingo called, evening functional Rosie Jamison provide for our residents through delegation, partici- trivia, musical performers, and attractive resource for due to any gift from pation in our events and school children gather, the diverse activities and donors. In addition, our your gifts. Bethel is truly residents completing com- needs of our Evangelical staff are able to enhance blessed by our now 11 munity service projects, Lutheran facility. comfort and care for resi- owner churches continued friendly card games Recently we received dents due to donations that support. played, neighborhood generous gifts from two provide us resources mak- As we celebrate this meetings and daily Chapel families designated to ing our best, even better, 30th milestone, God’s call services for residents. We replace the piano in the with increased skills, continues. We invite you are blessed to have this Vickmark Chapel that had technology or equipment. to answer by continuing to large area and appropriate served us well (see article Thank you once again for enhance the quality care furnishings for residents below). Now, we have the your gifts – once, twice, and experience of your and staff to do a variety of sound of hymns, musical continual and pledges; or Bethel neighbors.

Thank You for the Gift of Music

Fall of 2017 marked a It arrived in time for the new era in the Bethel 2017 holiday season. Vickmark Chapel with the Thank you to the arrival of a clavinova. It has families of Maynard a familiar external look and Pearson and Elaine Cundy. feel of the keyboard and Bethel Lutheran Home piano; however, it offers also contributed for this much more with a speaker enhancement of music system, electronic optional for residents, families and instrument application, etc. staff to enjoy.

SAVE THE DATE Bethel Family & Resident Christmas Tea Saturday, December 1 from 2–4 p.m. Bethel Activities Assistant Linda Cundy playing the gift of the clavinova. Page 8 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

2018 Annual Bethel Lutheran Foundation Dinner and Auction

A community of friends to Bethel Lutheran Home celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation during the 22nd Annual Bethel Foundation Dinner and Auction recently. Thank you to the 322 people attending and to everyone involved with the event who helped to make it a success: 17 Sponsors, 35 Event Table Hosts, 30 Silent Dessert Providers, 47 Live and Silent Auction Donors, 41 Volunteers and Staff Special Assistance, Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation Board of Directors and Lutheran Area Owner Congregations. Bethel residents benefit from the generosity of this community of friends as you support your Bethel neighbor.

Thank you to everyone involved who helped to make the 22nd Annual Bethel Foundation Dinner and Auction a success! August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 9

Continuum of Care Endowment Gifts

Pledge Commitments and Gifts made to the Continuum of Care Endowment September 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 Norman Andenas and Scott and Brooke Marcus and Lana Darrel and Patti Simon Cecelia Wittmayer Collignon Molskness St. Peter Lutheran Church Greg and Vonnie Benda Suzy and Max Hodgen Ronald M Nelson Endowment John and Linda Collignon Roger and Judy Johnson Scott and Val Parsley Tim and Sara Wishard Larry and Mary Ann DeAnn Molskness Terry and Lori Schultz Dale and Ginny Ziebarth Collignon

Bethel Benefactor Gifts: September 2017 – June 2018

Benefactor Gifts are welcomed the entire year and recognized annually. Thank you Benefactors! If you are not a Benefactor, please consider becoming a Bethel Benefactor by signing and sending in your membership and gift. A Benefactor Gift does not include gifts from memorials, endowment, Christmas or fundraising events. KEYSTONE: Gordon and Henrietta Eleanor Enga Brent and Jacqueline $500 – $999 Annually Johnson Harriet Erickson Lampert Roger and Sandra Ayers Lyle and Sandi Johnson Richard and Deanna Delores Leighton Joan Bloom-Manthey Roger and Judy Johnson Erickson Barbara Leonard Marlin and Linda Brozik Kerry and Stacy Karlson Linda Fischer Amanda Marco Aliperta Dona Hansen Nancy Klosterman Aggie Fods Ryan and Michele Lloyd and Rebecca Pastor Conrad & Verna Brenda Girouard McCullough Hegdahl Krahling Kiara Glanzer Linda Meier Jim and Cheryl Iverson Lyman and Delores Tom and Becky Glanzer Jeannie and Darrell Muller Scott and Rosie Jamison Overskei Lyle and Carol Grove Robert and Marcia Olson Mildred Moser David and Lisa Schaefer Ramona Gutzman Marlys Pickard Carrol and June Olson Robert and Nancy Pastors Dirk and David and Gloria Pitts Lloyd Schultz Schamber Constanze Hagmaier Bill and Joyce Richter Mark and Cathy Schultz Terry and Lori Schultz Donald and Dianne Larry and Joan Riden Dale & Glenda Thompson Eldon & Peach Seten Halverson Merlin and Bev Riedel Ray and Marcia Wenk Donald Hannemann Paul and Donna Roesler CORNERSTONE: Leland and Carol White Pastor Lowell and Sharyl Berna Schaaf $250 – $499 Annually Hass Del Faye Sederstrom Tom and Deb Alfson FOOTINGS: Marilyn and Gene Hexom Myrle Sederstrom Eugene and Lois Alverson $100 – $249 Annually Mary Hildebrandt Stephan and Mary Snyder Irma Beukelman Sharon Abraham Pastor Phillip and Adelyne Stearns Jeff and Debra Bloom Norman Andenas and Katherine Hofinga Kristen Stearns Jody Bossman Cecelia Wittmayer Stephany Holmes Mark and Jill Stearns Tim and Monica Campbell John and Darlene Basler David Hyland Maynard and Pat Stock Denny and Shari Michael and Artyce Bernadette Jacobson Benjamin C. Thielbar Danielson Brooke Leonard & Doris Janke Ronald and Verla Marv and Jackie Eich Les and JoLynn Bulick Joanne Jensen Thompson Billie Felker John and Laurel Deniger Kay Johnson Mark and Isabelle Trapp John and Millie Gross Marlys Drewes Lana Johnson Priscilla Trevino Kimberly Henderson Bob and Cindy Charlie and Donna Jones Ralph and Susie Wagoner Elizabeth Jensen Ellsworth Joe and Judy Keffeler Ted and Kathy Weiland Robert and Gert King Christy Westerman Jon and Beth Knuths Betty Wilbur SAVE THE DATE: Bethel Foundation Dinner Mark and Kathy Kontz Grace Wolf & Auction – Thursday, April 11, 2019 Jerome and Nancy Richard Wolf Lammers James and Deborah Yaroch Page 10 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

Memorial Gifts: September 2017 – June 2018

In Memory of Alan In Memory of Maynard In Memory of LeRoy W. In Memory of Howard Brown Oines Demaray Fish Barb Hyland Colleen Van Meter Clair and Gayla Anderson Scott and Rosie Jamison Rose Mary Hyland David and Barbara Hanson In Memory of Mayo Dean and Donna Haug In Memory of JoLynn In Memory of Betty Kjellsen Scott and Rosie Jamison Goeman Bortnem Dona and Robert Lundin Barbara Leonard Wayne and Dawn Bessman Clair and Gayla Anderson Rodney and Joy Renaas Leland & Diane Spilde In Memory of Ron In Memory of Bill Lauck In Memory of Joy Dixon In Memory of Merle A. McGrath David and Barbara Hanson Bill and Diane Bruns Gulbranson Barb Hyland Peggy Hoff Roger and Judy Johnson Rose Mary Hyland In Memory of Tom Drew & Carol Skinner Cassutt In Memory of Joan E. In Memory of Carol Peggy Hoff In Memory of Thomas Hamann Wosje Leland & Diane Spilde Melvin Downs Pat Gross Marlys Pickard Barb Hyland Darrel and Patti Simon In Memory of Lorraine Rose Mary Hyland In Memory of Dale Waba A. Huntimer In Memory of Lowell Dan and Judy Bohl Lana Johnson In Memory of Eugene Hass David and Barbara Hanson Dragseth Pastor Lowell and Sharyl In Memory of Pearl Anonymous Hass In Memory of Dorothy Albertson Dan and Judy Bohl Reck K & K Ranch Gary and Carole Dragseth In Memory of Helen Lisa Baasch Lowell and Sandy Paul and Betty Dragseth Hegdahl Christensen John Goeman Sharon Abraham In Memory of Jim Elizabeth Jensen David and Barbara Hanson Mads and Chloe Andenas Brown Lana Johnson Gary and Rochelle Gary and Bonnie Callies Dan and Sharon Carlson Duane and Audrey Knapp Johnson Rodney and Melanie Carrol and June Olson Lyle and Sandi Johnson Hageman In Memory of JoLynn Bill and Joyce Richter Nancy Klosterman Jim and Cheryl Iverson Wolf Bonnie Stratton Carrol and June Olson Elizabeth Jensen Leland & Diane Spilde Eldon & Peach Seten Lyle and Sandi Johnson In Memory of Aleta Evelyn Zacher Merlin and Bev Riedel In Memory of Jone Brown Hedrick Joanne Jensen In Memory of Lawrence In Memory of Joyce Leonard & Doris Janke Eich Hyland In Memory of Jim Brown Scott and Jeri Daniels Wayne and Dawn Bessman In Memory of Larry Dean and Donna Haug Dennis and Jean Eich Barb Hyland Simon Lana Johnson Family of Lawrence and Rose Mary Hyland Scott and Jeri Daniels Merlin and Bev Riedel Irene Eich Lyle and Sandi Johnson Scott and Rosie Jamison Mary Hemmingson Roger and Judy Johnson In Memory of Roland Lyle and Sandi Johnson Leland & Diane Spilde In Memory of Lori Swab Bunde Darrel and Patti Simon Rolland and Garnet Wosje Carrol and June Olson Ada Hueners In Memory of Mary In Memory of Ray In Memory of Marlene In Memory of Maxine G. Ferry Hyland Van Maanen Burrell Daryl and Maebelle David and Barbara Hanson Gary and Rochelle Doug and Sandy Bordewyk Behrends Eldon & Peach Seten Johnson Joel and Linda Brick Leland & Diane Spilde August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 11

In Memory of Jim In Memory of Jack In Memory of Helen F. Randy and Linda Cundy Jensen Jones Oldre Lyle and Sandi Johnson Randy and Linda Cundy Leonard & Doris Janke Bob and Cindy Ellsworth Connie Van Rosendale Gary's Custom Lyman and Marilyn Laisy Joel and Linda Brick Woodworking Jerry and Judy Cooley In Memory of Shirley M. Joanne Jensen In Memory of Odean Jerolyn Dean Todd Lana Johnson Jukam Edna Ellwein Anonymous Gordon and Avis Miller Dan and Sharon Carlson Tom and Joyce Farrell Dean and Donna Haug Joe and Judy Minnaert John and Millie Gross Jim and Cheryl Iverson Janelle Nielsen In Memory of Alice E. Mary Ann Hyland Bill and Joyce Richter (Peggy) Keupp Jim and Cheryl Iverson In Memory of Dolores Merlin and Bev Riedel Tim and Monica Campbell Nancy Jacobson Wolf Eldon & Peach Seten Dean and Donna Haug Scott and Rosie Jamison David and Susan Hageman Bonnie Stratton Merlin and Bev Riedel Delores Leighton Gene and Marilyn Hexom Marian Wiese Bonnie Stratton Jim and Barb Liebl Jim and Cheryl Iverson Betty Wilbur Bob & Diann Wuttke Don and Jackie Miles Doug and Joan Merager DeAnn Molskness Merlin and Bev Riedel In Memory of Arlene M. In Memory of Helen Alice and Maurice Poppen Richard Wolf Johnson Lawrence Allen Ravenberg Don and Mary Dragseth Dean and Donna Haug Maynard and Pat Stock In Memory of Tom Wolf Debra Drost Bonnie Stratton Anonymous Brian and Bonnie Frisher In Memory of Duane Janet Weber Wayne and Dawn Bessman Dean and Donna Haug Leighton Mark and Lisa Whealy Dan and Judy Bohl Kay Johnson John and Elaine Barrick Mary Whealy Peggy Hoff Sharon Knapp Drew & Carol Skinner Dona and Robert Lundin In Memory of Della J. In Memory of Mildred Mark and Jill Stearns Jeannie and Darrell Muller Lewis A. Olson Myron and Diane Plack Clark County Riders Anonymous In Memory of Armin Ronald Shultis Martha Fischer Ziebarth Mark and Jill Stearns Arlen and Pam Lewis In Memory of Maynard Edward and Peggy Powell Pearson Randy and Linda Cundy

Additional Gifts to Bethel Foundation

CHAPLAINCY FUND In Memory of Darlene Grace Lutheran Church – GIFTS ENDOWMENT Gorham Nunda Lisa Baasch Lake Madison Lutheran Gary & Rochelle Johnson Our Saviors Lutheran Randy and Linda Cundy Church – Rutland In Memory of Jack Krause Church – Flandreau In Honor of Darla Lake Madison Lutheran Steven and Lori Koenen WELCA Jensen WOL St. John Lutheran Church Scott and Jeri Daniels Grace Lutheran Church – CHURCH GIFTS – Madison Denise Fjerstad Nunda WOL Bethany/Belleview St. John Lutheran Church Ron and Bobbi Janke Linda Fischer Lutheran Church – – Ramona Nancy Jensen Miller In Memory of: Howard St. Jacob’s Lutheran Jerome and Nancy LeRoy W. Demaray Colman Lutheran Church – Colton Lammers Helen F. Oldre Church – Colman St. Jacob’s Lutheran – Joyce Schroeder Helen Hegdahl Colman Lutheran Church Colton WELCA Viola Sorenson Darlene Gorham WELCA Trinity Lutheran Church – In Honor Of Loyd Ronald Shultis First Lutheran Church – Madison Goldhammer David and Susan Hageman Colton Trinity Lutheran Church – Stacy Ulwelling Gene and Marilyn Hexom First Lutheran Church – Madison WELCA Dr. Wayne and Kim Leonard & Doris Janke Colton WELCA Wetzbarger Page 12 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

GIFTS – THRIVENT NURSING Jim and Barb Liebl – Melissa Schultz FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP Resident Trust Mike and Lori Schultz Your Cause DeAnn Molskness In memory of Helen F. In Memory of Joy Dixon Action Team – John and Oldre Joyce Dragseth RESTRICTED GIFTS The Family of Maynard Action Team – Ron and The Family of Elaine Cundy Pearson We are blessed by your Bobbi Janke In Memory of Elaine Cundy In Memory of Maynard generosity. Thank you! Pearson

Christmas Contributions

Grace Lutheran Church Myrtle Boer John and Joyce Dragseth Memory) WOL In Memory of Henry Boer In Memory of: Lloyd Gundvaldson Roger and Sandra Ayers Jody Bossman Sadie Dragseth In Honor of: In Memory of Milton and In Memory of: George Amert All Bethel Staff Virginia Ayers Jim Brookshire Caroline Henrikson In Memory of: Lisa Baasch Mike Brookshire Marv and Jackie Eich Ted and Marg In Memory of: Joel and Linda Brick In Memory of: Gundvaldson Annabelle Bunde In Memory of Norman Lawrence Eich Pastors Dirk and Dale Baasch Brick Irene Eich Constanze Hagmaier In Honor of (now The late Roland Bunde Roger and Marletta Eich In Honor of All Bethel Memory) Roland Bunde In Memory of Annabelle In Memory of: Staff John and Elaine Barrick Bunde Lawrence Eich Dean and Donna Haug In Honor of Sylvia M. Gary and Bonnie Callies Irene Eich Christmas Donation Riedel In Honor (now Memory) Janice Ellens Joyce Hilden John and Darlene Basler of Helen Hegdahl Christmas Donation In Memory of Pearl In Honor of Mary M. Dan and Sharon Carlson Carla Eng Albertson Daniels In Memory of: In Memory of Caroline Peggy Hoff Robert and Carolyn Jim Kusson Henrikson Christmas Donation Bauman Arlene M. Johnson Eleanor Enga Barb Hyland In Honor of Peggy A. Jim and Nancy Carmody In Memory of Jim Enga Sr. In Honor of Rose Mary Kirstein In Memory of Arlene M. Doug and Kathy Erickson Hyland Karl Bean Johnson Christmas Donation Barb and Rose Mary In Memory of Ethel Bean John and Linda Collignon Harriet Erickson Hyland Dr. Richard and Marilyn In Memory of: In Memory of Arlene M. In Memory of: Belatti Vern Schultz Johnson Kaye Williams Christmas Donation Delores Schultz Gary Fawbush Joyce Hyland Greg and Vonnie Benda Larry and Mary Ann In Memory of Linda Jim and Cheryl Iverson In Memory of Jeff Benda Collignon Fawbush In Memory of: Wayne and Dawn In Honor of Jean Collignon JoAnn Feldhaus Thea Iverson Bessman Alice Crapser In Memory of Ray Feldhaus James Iverson In Memory of Irene In Memory of Beda and Goldie Framness Nancy Jacobson Bessman Raymond Tedblom In Memory of Elmer In Memory of: Irma Beukelman Chrysella Daniel Framness Lawrence Cooley In Honor of: In Memory of a Friend Richard and Mary Garry Sylvia Cooley Marge Haskins at Bethel In Honor of Jean Collignon Rosie and Scott Jamison Gladys B. Costlow Dan and Deanne DeRunge Dr. Larry Green In Memory of: In Honor (now Memory) In Memory of Arlene M. Christmas Donation Jeanette Brewick of Maxine G. Burrell Johnson John and Millie Gross Bob Jamison Nancy Bloker Gary and Carole Dragseth In Honor of: LaVern and Delores In Memory of Jean In Memory of Levina Marge Haskins Walter Michelke Dragseth Helen F. Oldre (now Ron Walter August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 13

Joanne Jensen In Honor of George and Marlys Schmidt Bonnie Stratton In Memory of Jim Jensen Luella Frederickson In Memory of Merna In Memory of Sheldon In Honor of Darla K. Jeannie and Darrell Muller Karlson Stratton Jensen In Memory of: Joyce Schroeder LaDell and Phyllis Swiden Gordon and Henrietta Jane Acheson Christmas Donation In Honor of: Johnson Mildred Acheson Lloyd Schultz All Bethel Residents In Memory of Emma Curtiss and Diana Nelson In Memory of Mary Ann All Bethel Staff Lingle In Memory of: Schultz Zeno Van Erdewyk Charlie and Donna Jones Alice Stoner Mark and Cathy Schultz In Memory of Carol Van In Honor of: Carl and Hulda Nelson In Memory of: Erdewyk Lowell Larson Janelle Nielsen George Schoneman Don and Mary Vogel Pauline K. Larson In Memory of Jim Nielsen Mary Ann Schultz In Memory of Carol Van Tom and Nan Jones Robert and Marcia Olson In Honor of Sgt. Jared Erdewyk In Memory of: In Memory of Jim Hyland Mengenhausen Clair and Joyce Welbon Eugene Deniger Shirley Palli Marlys Schultz In Memory of Gladys Janetta Deniger In Memory of Gene Palli In Memory of Raymond Eastman Doug and Ann Koch Pat Pedersen Schultz Jerry Whitethorn In Memory of: In Memory of: Terry and Lori Schultz Christmas Donation Clarence Tostenson Scott Pedersen In Honor of Marlys R. Marian Wiese Dona Tostenson Ernst "Ernie" Pedersen Schultz In Memory of LaMonte Tom and Vicki Kommes Gerald and Carol Petri Peach and Eldon Seten Wiese In Memory of Natalie In Memory of: In Honor of Eldon N. Betty Wilbur Kommes Norman Hageman Seten In Memory of Linda Connie Koppman Edward and Josephine LaRon and Suzanne Smith Fawbush In Memory of Arlene M. Petri In Memory of: James and Janice Willard Johnson Hildegard Hageman Lloyd Smith In Honor of Pauline K. Jerome and Nancy Lammers Allen Ravenberg Beth Smith Larson In Memory of: In Memory of Louise Stephen and Mary Snyder Donna Williams Regina Lammers Ravenberg In Memory of George and In Memory of Marlin Vivian Jones Deb Reed Ethel Oosterhuis Williams Jim and Barb Liebl Christmas Donation Nicholas and Bonnie Teresa Wise In Honor (now Memory) Berna Schaaf Spielmann In Memory of Donna Lee of Helen F. Oldre In Memory of Martha Christmas Donation Demaray Don and Jackie Miles Olson Russell Stacey Richard Wolf In Honor of: Lisa and David Schaefer In Memory of Mary In Memory of Arlene M. Betty L. Brookshire In Memory of Margene Bergan Johnson Ruth M. Hosek and Judy Adelyne Stearns Denis and Donilyn Ziebarth Helen F. Oldre (now In Memory of James In Memory of Armin Memory) Stearns Ziebarth Catherine Miller In Memory of John Lang Dennis & Teresa Miller 2018 Bethel Lutheran Home Foundation Board of Directors In Memory of: Officers Board Members Eugene Deniger Mark Schultz – President Dan Bohl Pastor Constanze Janetta Deniger Gary Callies – Vice President Tim Campbell Hagmaier Joe and Judy Minnaert Bobbi Janke – Treasurer John Collignon Jackie Miles In Memory of Luella Joyce Dragseth – Secretary Donna Fawbush Nancy Jensen Miller Minnaert Terry Schultz In Honor of Naomi Special Appreciation to our outgoing Board of Directors Peterson Mildred Moser Linda Fischer – Two 3-year terms Pat Engebretson – One 3-year term In Memory of Eugene Greg Benda – Two 3-year terms Deb Reed – One Year Moser Page 14 Bethel Community Focus August 2018

2018 Annual Bethel Foundation Dinner and Auction Gifts “Celebrating 30 Years of Your Support to Bethel Lutheran Home” ... 1988 –2018

DINNER DESSERT Prostrollo Auto Mall DINNER LIVE Leon and Lisa Busser AUCTION Larry and Joan Riden AUCTION Kurt & Tami Christiansen Norman Andenas and Paul and Donna Roesler Jerry and Karna Adler Lorraine Crouch Cecelia Wittmayer David and Lisa Schaefer Gary and Bonnie Callies Randy and Linda Cundy Anonymous Paul and Marilyn Schultz Duane and Marlys Clay Bob and Cindy Ellsworth Joan Bloom-Manthey Terry and Lori Schultz John and Linda Collignon Mark and Jeannie Even Becky Brownlee Eldon & Peach Seten Randy and Linda Cundy Marcus Garstecki Gary and Bonnie Callies Tom and Sue Thelen Bill & Tracy Dahl-Webb Jerry and Julie Gehrels Duane and Marlys Clay Stacie Thompson Blaine and Shari Eliason José-Marie Griffiths and Marlys Drewes Dr. Wayne and Kim Alexa Feldhaus Don King Blaine and Shari Eliason Wetzbarger Christopher and Rebecca John and Millie Gross Dick and Donna Fawbush Kelly Whiteing Finck Lloyd Gundvaldson Scott and Pam Finck Betty Wilbur Marcus Garstecki Pastors Dirk and Linda Fischer James and Janice Willard Tom and Becky Glanzer Constanze Hagmaier Dave Gilbert Jennifer and Dustin José-Marie Griffiths and Donald and Dianne Phil and Eileen Halverson Williams Don King Halverson Pastor Phillip and Kasey Jacobson Delores Hammer Katherine Hofinga DINNER FUND Tom and Marcene Johnson Donald Hannemann Jim and Cheryl Iverson Don and Jane Barthel Nancy Klosterman Dona Hansen Bernadette Jacobson Ethelle Bean Shellie and Greg Kunz Gene and Marilyn Hexom Kasey Jacobson Bill & Tracy Dahl-Webb Jerry and Sue Larsen Mary Ann Hyland Doug and Carolyn Jerlow José-Marie Griffiths and Bob and Norma Martin Warren and Marilyn Roger and Judy Johnson Don King Marcus and Lana Jackson Tom and Marcene Johnson Jon and Mary Hunter Molskness Joanne Jensen Larry and Kathy McHenry Kandy Jamison Dan Nugent Nancy Jensen-Miller Pastor Wayne Meidinger Tom and Marcene Johnson Roger Orton Kay Johnson Marcus and Lana Larry and Kathy McHenry Randy and Linda Parry Lana Johnson Molskness Roger Orton Wayne and Crystal Pauli Delores Leighton Mildred Moser Victor and Zona Sanderson Allen Ravenberg Arlen and Pam Lewis Adam and Melissa Clair and Joyce Welbon David and Lisa Schaefer Ryan and Michele Palmquist Christy Westerman Mark and Cathy Schultz McCullough Wayne and Crystal Pauli Paul and Marilyn Schultz Larry and Kathy McHenry Eldon & Peach Seten Marilyn Powers DINNER SPONSORS Darrel and Patti Simon Prostrollo Auto Mall — Premier — — Bronze — Rodney and Joyce Smith Allen Ravenberg Lewis Builders First Source Pete and Jean Stemper Joy Reed — Silver — Christiansen Complete Ron and Jane Utecht Lori Rhodes First Bank & Trust Water Loren and Marlene Voeltz Victor and Zona Sanderson Goodcare, LLC Rehab Eide Bailly LLP Dr. Wayne and Kim David and Lisa Schaefer Wellness Consulting Lake Madison Lutheran Wetzbarger Joyce Schrepel Howalt+McDowell Church – Rutland RJ Leland and Carol White Bill and Cathy Stromberg Insurance, a Marsh & Penner Patient Care Inc. Ronald and Verla McLennan Agency Presto X and Tom DINNER MEAL Thompson Keppen Construction McCormick PURCHASE Kelly Whiteing Marco, Inc Sunshine Food – Madison Karen Anderson Marian Wiese Montgomery’s Sodexo DSU Catering Lisa Baasch Representative Marli and SDN Communications The Floral Shop at Don and Jane Barthel Reggie Wiese Madison Nursery Margene Boer James and Janice Willard Bill and Rene Brunner Gary Zay August 2018 Bethel Community Focus Page 15

DINNER SILENT Leland and Carol White Larry & Mary Ann Collignon Nancy Jensen-Miller AUCTION Kelly Whiteing Tracy Dahl-Webb Don and Jackie Miles Robert and Maureen Blaine and Shari Eliason Mildred Moser Baumberger DINNER TABLE HOST Linda Fischer Mustang Seeds Jill and Scott Feige Abundant Life Church – Grace Lutheran Church – Prostrollo Auto Mall David and Nancy Gienapp Madison Nunda Deb Reed Elizabeth Hoium Pagnotta Norman Andenas and Roger and Dottie Hageman Larry and Joan Riden Jim and Cheryl Iverson Cecelia Wittmayer Warren and Marilyn Morgan and Deb Rohde Scott and Rosie Jamison Dr. Richard and Marilyn Jackson Mark and Cathy Schultz Linda Meier Belatti Ron and Bobbi Janke Dale and Marilyn Roger Orton Greg and Vonnie Benda Lana Johnson Shumaker Adam and Melissa Jeff and Debra Bloom Lake Madison Lutheran Darrel and Patti Simon Palmquist Dan and Judy Bohl Church – Rutland Bill and Cathy Stromberg Wayne and Crystal Pauli Marlin and Linda Brozik Madison Regional Health Christy Westerman Eldon & Peach Seten Gary and Bonnie Callies System Betty Wilbur — Note: 2018 Bethel Golf Tourney Gifts will appear in the next newsletter. —

Bethel Foundation Golf Tournament – Having Fun While Raising Funds

The 13th Annual Bethel Foundation Golf Tourney was playoff. The 20 teams competed in two flights with first held on August 3rd at the Madison Country Club with and second place recognized. Flight and contest winners 80 golfers and 20 teams participating. The format was an appear below. Second in flight one went to the Ellsworth 18-hole scramble. Golfers participated in five games of Funeral Home team of Scott Gusso, Alex Nurnberg, Tom chance and skill including chipping and putting contests, Kahler and Russ Nurnberg, and in flight two second place were treated to a visit from Miss SD USA Madison Nipe, went to the Moser Family (Cougarville) team of Sheri and recognized International Beer Day – a taste test of se- Moser, Doug Moser, Millie Moser and Pat Park. lections from up to six different countries. In all, 164 individuals or businesses were involved to Due to afternoon thunderstorms causing two delays and help with the event to benefit residents of Bethel. more bad weather, the tourney ended with a scorecard Thank you all for supporting Bethel.

1st Flight 1st Place – Mustang 2nd Flight 1st Place – Kinzley 2018 Bethel Tourney contest Celebrity Greeter – Miss SD Seeds Team: Terry Schultz, Funeral Home Team: Andy winners – Tim Potter (putting) USA Madison Nipe at the Kasey Gehrels, Dale Nelson and Dani Kinzley, (not pictured) and Matt Groce (chipping) Bethel Foundation Golf and Jeff Oftedal Sam and Laura Boecker from Team Gary’s Go Getters Tourney PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, SD PERMIT NO. 168

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