Spring 2013 A publication of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation

Changing for Generations Our journey of Pathfinders is published by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation for friends and supporters continuous improvement of the Foundation. We welcome comments or suggestions from our readers for future stories. Editor: Jill Blokhuis, MS, CFRE Healthcare does not stand still; change is constant. Enhancing healthcare quality— Director of Development Operations which is the mission of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation—means we Photography: Brooke Doval, John Kerrigan, are always pushing outward to the forward edge of medicine. Good is never good Kristin Royalty and John Sake Gundersen Lutheran Medical Media enough, nor should it be when it comes to the care of our patients, or the health and Copywriting: Leslie Wegener well-being of the communities we serve. Juniper Hill Partners Design: Vendi Advertising

We are in an exciting time of change right now. The signs are all around us, some To learn more about the Foundation’s medical more visible than others. New buildings are transforming our La Crosse Campus. education, research, and community health outreach programs, or to inquire about making New faces are preparing for new roles and responsibilities. New solutions are a charitable gift, please visit us at gundluth.org/ foundation or call the Foundation office at addressing new needs. New benefactors (as well as longtime friends) are finding (608) 775-6600. new ways to give and make a difference in the work of our Foundation.

Within this constant state of progress, our mission remains constant. The stories in this issue of Pathfinders celebrate that mission and the people who embrace it. Philanthropy does more than connect us to change: philanthropy helps lead change. Development Department Chairman Children’s Miracle Spring 2013: In this issue Mark V. Connelly, MD Network Hospitals® Heather Gilles, Vice Chairman Program Coordinator A. Erik Gundersen, MD In Support of Growth and Change Mandy Nogle, Specialist Executive Director 3 Coleen Peterman appreciates care from the best Campus Renewal Philip Schumacher, ACFRE Campaign A Witness to Progress Chief Development Officer Kari Christenson, 5 Bill Ipsen takes pride in Foundation past, present & future Robyn Tanke, CFRE Project Manager Lisa Warsinske Senior Director Investing in Campus Renewal Admin. Support Community Engagement 6 Barb & Dave Skogen promote community involvement David Amborn, CFRE Special Projects Jeannie Gordon Making a Difference Director of Development Annual gifts support pathways for positive change Operations Administrative Support 9 Jill Blokhuis, CFRE Kimberly Bentzen-Tabbert Barbara Clappier Project Manager, Transforming Behavioral Health Heidi Janzen Special Events Morris family dedicates new adolescent care unit Suzanne Knutson 10 Debbie Kroner Mary Lichtie Meet Our Board Data System Betty Sacia 14 Personal reflections on the Foundation’s mission Bonnie Bathalon Lisa Sauer Kristine Darling Expressions of Caring Grant Writer 15 Recognition of commemorative and memorial gifts Deb Ward, CFRE The Miracle Connection 29 News from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® Happenings 33 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work “Like” us at facebook.com/ On the cover: Coleen Peterman; Pat and Joanie Smith with grandson Jaxon; Marli gundersenlutheranmedicalfoundation Overgard and her cousin Elli Biermeier. Read how these Foundation friends—and others—see philanthropy as a way to change lives now and in the future. Their stories begin on page 3.

© 2013 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation If you do not wish to receive future fundraising requests from Gundersen Lutheran 2 // Medical Foundation, write to us at the address on the back cover. “I feel I am helping people… by supporting access to great medical care and healthcare specialists.”

Coleen Peterman visits with her primary care physician, John Udell, MD.

Decades of care inspires grateful giving

ow fortunate am I to have had two very Coleen has nothing but praise for all the Gundersen skilled primary care physicians caring Lutheran physicians she has seen over six decades, from the “Hfor me all these years!” That is Winona dermatologist who successfully treated her in high school resident (and longtime Gundersen Lutheran patient) Coleen to the medical team she credits with saving her life in the Peterman referring to two physicians with special ties to 1980s. “That’s when I first read about Gundersen Lutheran Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Medical Foundation, while I was hospitalized for those two weeks, seriously ill,” recalls Coleen. “That experience made The first, Edwin L. Overholt, MD, was a legendary leader me start thinking about supporting the Foundation to show who served for 25 years as the Foundation’s Director of how thankful I was for the care I received.” Medical Education. Dr. Overholt’s vision and commitment helped Gundersen Lutheran evolve into a premier academic Born and raised in rural Arcadia, Coleen moved to Winona medical center, able to recruit and retain the best and shortly after graduating from high school and marrying her brightest talent in healthcare today. That includes Coleen’s late husband, Kenneth. She worked as a secretary, first for current physician, John Udell, MD, a 1990 graduate of the a local lumber company, then for Winona State University. Foundation’s internal medicine residency program and a Coleen’s last job was with the Winona County personnel stellar example of the ‘next generation’ physicians who department, where she was employed for 17 years doing demonstrate why Gundersen Lutheran’s reputation for work that she loved. The Petermans had a lakeside cabin in educational excellence is so well-deserved. northern Wisconsin near Hayward, and enjoyed fishing and socializing with their summer neighbors. »

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 3 The late Edwin L. Overholt, MD, served for 25 years as the Foundation’s Director of Medical Education.

Having access to quality healthcare is something Coleen and Kenneth appreciated deeply. “I grew up on a Douglas W. White, MD, PhD is director farm and now live in an area where of the Foundation’s Rheumatology many people look to Gundersen Research Laboratory. Lutheran for their healthcare needs,” says Coleen. “By contributing to the received over Foundation I feel I am helping people the years.” in Arcadia and Winona by supporting access to great medical care and Coleen’s Grateful patients healthcare specialists.” husband help drive growth Kenneth passed away in 2011, and she and change When Coleen began showing admits that she is only now getting symptoms of painful fibromyalgia, settled in her retirement after years Dr. Udell referred her to Gundersen of caregiving. She sold the cabin up Philanthropy plays a vital role in Lutheran rheumatologist Douglas north, moved into a new town home, advancing Gundersen Lutheran White, MD, PhD. A member of the and looks forward to enjoying more Medical Foundation’s mission medical staff since 2009, Dr. White opportunities “to travel and do the of medical education, research is chief of the Rheumatology division many things around Winona that I and community health outreach. and also serves as director of the could not take advantage of when I Donors like Coleen Peterman, Foundation’s Rheumatology Research was working.” Coleen adds, “Nothing who seek opportunities that Laboratory. “His knowledge and warms my heart more than helping will change individual lives and experience is something I really people. One way I can do this is impact communities as a whole, appreciate,” says Coleen. “Dr. White by supporting Gundersen Lutheran can be assured that the work of is friendly, asks good questions and Medical Foundation. I am happy to be Gundersen Lutheran Medical has the ability to really find out how a member of their Legacy Society.” Foundation does both. you feel.” Legacy gifts—those created through Our donors are able to make gifts Her symptoms have improved greatly a will, trust, life insurance, property in support of a wide variety of with Dr. White’s care, something transfer, or life income program— charitable purposes based on Coleen attributes to having access to ensure that a donor’s support of quality their own interests and wishes. a physician/researcher who is up to healthcare at Gundersen Lutheran Beyond the support of our date on the latest treatments. She has continues beyond their lifetime. It’s general mission, the Foundation directed many of her Foundation gifts a meaningful and personal way to has more than 100 restricted to support medical research—mainly support a cause that’s important to each funds that provide resources in the area of cancer research— giver. Coleen prefers to think of it as for specific programs and and most recently expanded that “causes” since the Foundation’s mission services that matter most to our giving to include the Rheumatology/ encompasses three key areas: medical patients, their families and the Arthritis Research Fund that supports education, research, and community communities we serve. Dr. White’s work. “Dr. White is a health outreach. wonderful addition to the medical staff Let us help match your passion and to the research program,” Coleen As a patient, Coleen chooses to express with an opportunity to make a explains. “It gives me great pleasure her gratitude for the many ways the real difference in the future of to help support Gundersen Lutheran Foundation’s mission has touched healthcare. Contact Robyn Tanke, Medical Foundation to show my her life by the quality of care she’s CFRE, Chief Development Officer, appreciation and somehow give back received. As a donor, she is gratified to at 608-775-4711 or rrtanke@ for the excellent medical care I have be able to do the same for others. n gundluth.org.

4 // gundluth.org/foundation “I’ve watched (Gundersen Lutheran) grow since I was a boy. Not only do I appreciate it, I’m very proud of it.” Decades of change inspire pride and joy

here were you in December Now age 95, Bill Ipsen has been a W of 1949? Wilbert (Bill) Ipsen of Gundersen Lutheran patient since he La Crosse remembers. While many of us was six. He remembers his mother only know that post-war period from the taking him to the clinic that was located history books, Bill knows it as the time downtown at Third and Pearl Street, and he became seriously ill after his service in having to walk the many steps up to the Wilbert and Lillian Ipsen, happily the Army. second floor. He remembers when the married for 66 years. clinic moved to its South Avenue location In those days, he was living in upstate in 1930. He even remembers showing his their contributions can be applied in New York. He was losing weight and wife, a New York girl, the clinic after they the areas of greatest need. In doing so, couldn’t find out why, even after seeing moved back to La Crosse. “I’ve always they’ve helped fund the steady growth several doctors. Bill finally decided to thought the world of this place, and of the resident training program to its come home to La Crosse, where he had all the Gundersen doctors. I told Jean current historic level, and the expansion grown up. He wanted to see his own ‘honey, one day this is going to be a big of a highly recognized medical research doctor, Sigurd Gundersen, Sr., at the clinic medical foundation.’ I’ve watched it grow program. he had been coming to since childhood. since I was a boy.”

“I wasn’t in Dr. Sigurd’s office but a short The Ipsens have been faithful donors to Bill is delighted by all the progress he time, and he diagnosed what was the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation has witnessed and supported over matter with me,” recalls Bill. The problem since 1996; they are among a loyal group his eight decades as a patient. One was hyperthyroidism, and surgery was who make their gifts by phone each word—“proud”—describes how he feels eventually performed. “I knew I was year. “Our Foundation is honored to have at the sight of the new hospital being pretty sick, but he said he was going to earned the support of Mr. and Mrs. Ipsen, constructed on Gundersen Lutheran’s make me well, and he did,” says Bill. and so many people like them in our La Crosse campus. “That place is my pride community,” says Jill Blokhuis, MS, CFRE, and joy,” says Bill. “I would recommend it The following year, 1950, is when Bill and Director of Development Operations. to anybody—I think it’s one of the best in his wife Lillian (who goes by her middle “We really count on annual gifts received the country.” name, Jean) moved back to La Crosse for through our phone programs and other good. Bill opened a shoe repair business types of giving. There’s a special sense of He’s right: today’s Gundersen Lutheran downtown and the Ipsens raised a partnership with these donors, because Health System consistently ranks in family of five children. Both Bill and Jean they truly embrace our work and are so the upper five percent of hospitals receive their healthcare at Gundersen committed to helping us succeed.” nationwide. Loyal benefactors like Bill Lutheran (Carmen Scudiero, MD, is Bill’s and Jean Ipsen—who generously support primary care physician) and have seen The Ipsens support the Foundation’s the future of healthcare through annual many, many changes take place through mission of medical education and gifts to Gundersen Lutheran Medical the years. research, making unrestricted gifts so Foundation—are a big reason why. n

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 5 Dave and Barb Skogen, community co-chairs of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Campus Renewal leadership gift campaign.

6 // gundluth.org/foundation “In order to keep up with progress and keep moving forward, Gundersen Lutheran had to have a new facility.” A passion for giving

ommunity involvement is one of five core values As longtime Foundation donors, Barb and Dave’s personal that define the culture of Skogen’s Festival Foods. philanthropy is similarly broad and heartfelt. Beyond their C The words ‘BUILT TO SERVE’ appear prominently generous monetary gifts, the Skogens believe in the gift of on the Onalaska-based company’s website, along with the engagement. For them, community service involves more following statement: “Call us idealists, but we believe we can than the giving of financial resources; they are both tireless positively impact the lives of those we interact with.” volunteers who contribute their time and talent in service of causes they are passionate about. That passion for service starts with the extraordinary husband and wife team of Dave and Barbara (Barb) Skogen, For Barb, that has included years of service to Gundersen the community co-chairs of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Lutheran Medical Foundation as a member of the Board Foundation’s Campus Renewal leadership gift campaign. of Directors, Executive Committee, and Grants Allocation For more than 40 years, while growing their family and their Committee. She has served as the Grants Allocation chair business—Festival Foods now operates 17 full-service, state- since 2010 and says “working with that committee has really of-the art supermarkets and employs over 4,500 full and opened my eyes to all the wonderful things the Foundation part-time associates—the Skogens have been enriching the does in helping the community. It’s probably the best kept lives of others through their commitment to community. secret in town.” Barb can immediately tick off a list of Foundation programs that have a big impact on people’s They proudly support local organizations like the United lives: Paula’s Purse, Global Partners, the Hospice Fund, just Way, the Salvation Army, Viterbo University, University to name a few. of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and the YMCA, among others. Festival Foods also sponsors many community events, such When it came to making a gift for the Campus Renewal as the La Crosse Fitness Festival, the Festival Foods Turkey campaign, Barb brought a unique personal perspective to the Trot and annual fireworks displays in cities they serve. Their Skogen’s decision. “I graduated from college as a medical company’s relationship with Gundersen Lutheran Medical technologist, and my first job was at Gundersen Lutheran. Foundation includes platinum level sponsorship of our I worked there for over eight years,” says Barb. When she annual Steppin’ Out in Pink walk to support breast cancer found herself touring the hospital facility decades later, as research. a member of the Foundation board, she was shocked by how little it had changed. “The surgical suites were still

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 7 so small, and so inefficient,” says Barb. “The patient rooms lacked privacy, which is a real issue under the current HIPAA (the federal law that protects personal medical information) Privacy Rules.” Joy in giving The need for new facilities was both real and obvious to Barb. “We are so fortunate to have such good medical care available One of the great joys of working with benefactors like in this area,” says Barb, relating some of the “horror stories” Barb and Dave Skogen is the vision and values they she hears from her sister in Cincinnati. “They can go to their promote as a culture-driven company. The following nearest emergency center and be very ill and still have to wait is an excerpt from a brief essay attributed to E. Robbie all day. We’re very fortunate that’s not the case here, so to Wayne, which the Skogens embrace in both their invest in keeping this standard of care in our community was business and their philanthropy. a no brainer.” “Only when we are taught to give do we learn to give. Festival Foods is highly regarded for their commitment We learn this through watching others. We learn because to innovation, so it’s no surprise that Barb applies that somebody has taken the time to explain that we have philosophy to healthcare. “Medicine is moving forward at a more than we need. We learn by being a recipient of fast pace. Procedures that we used to think were miracles are someone else’s gifts. In some cases, we learn just by being now commonplace. When I first started working at Gundersen around someone who is generous and by observing his or Lutheran, open heart surgery was an all-day procedure. Now her joy in giving. they do several complex heart procedures in a single day. In order to keep up with progress and keep moving forward, Giving creates a legacy. What others have given before Gundersen Lutheran had to have a new facility.” us is what we have today. Giving links one generation to another and it is our obligation to provide for future The Skogen’s major gift toward Campus Renewal is consistent generations. with their overall dedication to making a positive impact in the communities they serve. “Festival Food shoppers have There is great joy in giving and those who do not give supported our family and our business, so we really want to to their true capacity will never know that joy. They will return that goodwill back to the community,” explains Barb. miss the opportunity in their lives to make a difference “We want to have that impact and leave our community a in someone else’s. They will miss the opportunity to feel better place for the generations who follow us, our kids and they belong. They will miss the opportunity to increase our grandchildren.” their own wealth. I do believe that whatever we give comes back to us tenfold. The Skogens point to other community philanthropists who have inspired them: Don and Norman Vinger (Norman Give more than you have ever given and don’t wait to be Gillette family), the Gelatts, Don and La Vonne Zietlow, the asked for the gift. Then wait for the return—you won’t Mathys, Reinharts, and Webers. “It’s so important when you be disappointed.” n live in a community to work at making it a better place,” says Barb. “Our hope is to serve as an example and pass the idea of philanthropy on to the younger generation.” n

8 // gundluth.org/foundation All paths to change begin with you

undersen Lutheran Medical For instance: Foundation is fortunate to be • Nearly 28 percent of Wisconsin G supported by compassionate citizens live in rural areas, yet only problem-solvers. Our Heritage Society 11 percent of physicians have rural members are constantly inspired by practices. How can medical education the question: What needs to be done change that? differently? How can we help? • Only 16 percent of lung cancer cases in this country are diagnosed at its Annual gifts provide the strong base earliest and most curable stage. How of support that enables Gundersen can medical research change that? Lutheran Medical Foundation to rise • Wisconsin has the 8th highest rate of to the challenge of some very tough youth suicide among all states. How healthcare issues. can community outreach efforts change that?

Our Foundation’s mission provides many paths for making positive change, and they all begin with you. • Medical Education • Medical Research • Community Health Outreach • Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® • Special Funds (hospice, diabetes, heart, etc.) • Unrestricted Gifts (areas of greatest need)

Be part of the solution by making a gift today! • Scan this QR code with your smart phone • Return the enclosed gift envelope • Make a gift online at gundluth.org/foundation • Leave a legacy or bequest with the assistance of our Foundation staff at 608-775-6600 or 800-362-9567, ext. 56600

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 9 Dr. David and Sacia Morris are motivated to do things new and different through their philanthropy.

10 // gundluth.org/foundation “Our hope is that by having access to this wonderful facility we can help kids at a difficult age.” Responding to needs with an open heart

n early January, Dr. David and Sacia Morris paid their in the La Crosse area and throughout the state have been first visit to the nearly-complete Inpatient Behavioral beneficiaries of the Morris family’s generous involvement in I Health Facility at Gundersen Lutheran. On February 2, their community. they attended a dedication ceremony in honor of the Dr. David and Sacia Morris Family Foundation Adolescent Sacia Morris credits her parents, and her husband and his Behavioral Health Unit, named in honor of the generous family, for leading by example. “Dave’s family especially, couple who so quickly decided to make a major gift in but I know my mother was always helping someone,” she support of the project. recalls. “I think when you grow up helping people it just stays with you. We’ve been fortunate that we can maybe do Clearly, their first impression of the facility was a powerful it on a larger scale, but when we first got married we had one. “It’s a beautiful space and after we saw it, I talked to absolutely nothing. You do what you can.” our grown children who agreed it was a wonderful thing for us to support,” says Sacia Morris. She adds with a laugh, Their gift to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation in “I’m not quite sure why we acted so fast. It just seemed like support of the adolescent behavioral health unit has special the right thing to do at the time, so why think about it for meaning for these grandparents of 11 grandchildren. months and months? We’re very happy with our decision.” Between social media and the Internet, “there’s so much out there making demands on adolescent kids and making Being open to meeting community needs is a hallmark it difficult for them,” says Sacia. “It’s a very, very tough age of the Morris’ approach to philanthropy. In 2009, when to get through and not all kids can do it without some help. they were awarded the Spheres of Influence Award by There’s no shame in that; it’s not their fault. Our hope is that the Franciscan Skemp Foundation, the Morrises were by having access to this wonderful facility we can help kids celebrated for thinking outside the box, always motivated to at a difficult age, see a brighter future.” do something new and different to serve the greater good. Dr. Morris is a pioneer in the treatment of allergies, founding As a wife to one physician and mother of another (Dr. Mary Allergy Associates of La Crosse in 1970. The medical field Morris, who followed in her father’s footsteps and is a has always been a key focus of their philanthropy, along practicing physician at Allergy Associates) Sacia Morris with education and the arts. Many, many organizations is well aware how quickly things change in the field of

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 11 medicine. “New things are happening An appreciative community turned out to honor the all the time, and we’ve been lucky to Morris family at the February dedication. see and be a part of it,” she says.

Sacia Morris regards their Campus Renewal gift as an extension of the Transforming care through Campus Renewal fifty-plus years her husband spent bettering his patient’s lives. At the A new era in mental health care began on February 5, 2013, when Gundersen time of his retirement, Dr. Morris had Lutheran began seeing the first patients in the Inpatient Behavioral Health treated more than 120,000 patients Facility. In addition to the Dr. David and Sacia Morris Family Foundation from all over the country. “We received Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit, the new facility includes an adult unit, so many letters when Dave retired, acute adult unit, and specialized care unit. from patients he’s helped through the years,” she says. “I think the adolescent The old inpatient facility, built in the early 1970s, was inadequate and out of unit is similar, in that the good things date. It did not meet the needs or expectations of our patients, their families or he’s done for patients all of his life will our staff, lacked privacy and no longer allowed for effective programs. be continuing in the area of mental health. We’re very proud to be a part The benefits of the new healing environment include: of that by having our name associated • Dignity and hope for our patients with this unit.” • Private rooms for all patients • Additional beds for adolescents so parents don’t have to send their child far Their love for people and community away for treatment is apparent in everything the Morrises • A separate area for vulnerable patients, such as older adults and those with do, from purchasing a walk-in freezer special needs for the WAFER food bank to their • Meeting a serious community need at a time many are shrinking their support for a public swimming pool in programs or stepping away from providing care for mental health West Salem. They are a great example of philanthropy in action; many of their Gundersen Lutheran is a proud partner in community efforts to offer support gifts are preceded by a personal site and treatment for those suffering from mental illness, and their families. visit or “field trip” like the one that Some of the many partnerships include: brought them to Gundersen Lutheran’s • Mental Health Coalition of the Greater La Crosse Area campus in January. “I think what’s • The YMCA Community Teen Center happening here is very promising, and • Kaitlin’s Table Resource Library it’s going to be amazing when all the • La Crosse Suicide Prevention Initiative buildings are complete,” says Sacia. • Mental Health School Liaison Collaboration As for the work of the Morris Family Foundation, “we still have places to The new facility represents our visible commitment to transforming mental go and things to see, so we’re not done health care for communities throughout western Wisconsin, southeastern yet.” Spoken like a true philanthropist. Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Reducing the stigma surrounding mental n illness is part of that transformation. n

12 // gundluth.org/foundation Improving Health in the Communities We Serve

Even our board members (like Barbara Skogen, page 7) tell us that our contributions back to the community are “the best kept secret in town.” Because so many people may not realize the extent of the help Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation and Gundersen Lutheran provide to our three state, 19 county service area, a review of that activity in 2011 is helpful in understanding our mission. Community Benefits 2011 Total contributions valued at $11,442,598

• Charity Care – $9,795,957 a 23% increase over 2010 • Community Service Activity – $652,084 431 activities/programs conducted by 62 departments and 14 regional clinics • Community Contributions – $259,159 grants, gifts and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations linked to the mission • The La Crosse Health Science Consortium – $47,150 Jerry Arndt , Senior Vice President of • Regional Contribution Expense – $17,434 Business Services for Gundersen Lutheran • Medical Foundation Contribution – $70,847 (left) with David Amborn, CFRE, Senior • Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – $351,993 Director of Community Engagement • Partners (Auxiliary) – $2,000 for Gundersen Lutheran Medical • Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan – $4,850 Foundation. • United Way Employee Pledges – $158,124 • United Way Corporate Pledge – $20,000 MedWatch Editor: • Food pantries in the region – $63,000 A. Erik Gundersen, MD Vice Chairman

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Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 13 Board of Directors Meet Our Board Thomas F. Brock Executive Vice President of Administration, Altra Federal Credit Union Community members who volunteer their time and talent to serve on Gundersen Dyanne E. Brudos Vice President-Private Banking, U.S. Bank Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Board of Directors play a major role in our Mark V. Connelly, MD, FACS , CHAIRMAN success. As our strongest advocates, they embrace the responsibility of being well- Department of Facial Plastic Surgery informed about Foundation strategies, programs, strengths and needs. They are also Gundersen Lutheran Health System committed to making a difference in the future of healthcare. Harry J. Dahl President, Dahl Automotive Dirk L. Gasterland Chairman, Coulee Bank C. Daniel Gelatt, PhD President, NMT Corporation Dyanne E. Brudos Robert N. Golden, MD Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health, Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison Born and raised in La Crosse, Dyanne is the Vice Joe Gow, PhD President of Private Banking for U.S. Bank. She is Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse responsible for commercial and consumer business A. Erik Gundersen, MD, VICE CHAIRMAN Retired Cardiac Surgeon, Gundersen Lutheran Health System development, and is the chief relationship manager Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD, SECRETARY for private banking customers. Dyanne has served in Surgery Department, Gundersen Lutheran Health System the local banking industry since 1993, with leadership Herbert M. Heili, TREASURER roles in the areas of lending, business development Retired Executive, Gundersen Lutheran Health System and Searle Pharmaceutical Corp. and wealth management. She is actively involved Patricia M. Heim in many community causes, including the Boys and Attorney at Law, O’Flaherty Heim Egan Birnbaum LTD Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, the La Crosse Club, the Greater La Crosse Gerald R. Kember Area Chamber of Commerce, and ALM Charities. Dyanne joined the Board of Gundersen Lutheran Health System Board of Trustees Liaison Retired Administrator, School District of La Crosse Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation in 2010. George H. Kerckhove Retired CFO, American Standard, Inc. What do you feel is the most important quality a person can bring to board Brian J. Koopman, CFP®, CPA, CTFA service? The desire to listen and learn more about the organization and to be Vice President, Trust Point Wealth Management Group ready to ask questions We all have different talents and areas of expertise, John F. Lyche Business Consultant and it’s the synergy of everyone working together that allows us to build Todd A. Mahr, MD on strengths and to continually improve. Community service is such a great Pediatric Department, Gundersen Lutheran Health System opportunity to feel good about what you are doing as you serve others. Rebecca A. Naugler President/Co-Owner, Travel Leaders-La Crosse Stephen B. Shapiro, MD Is there an area of the Foundation’s mission that has particular interest for Surgery Department, Gundersen Lutheran Health System you? Gundersen Lutheran and the Foundation have taken a leadership role in Board of Governors Liaison providing better mental health resources and facilities in this area and that is Barbara A. Skogen very gratifying to me. I have discovered that the longer I serve on this Board, Festival Foods the more I am aware of the multitude of areas the Foundation is involved. Lynn D. Sturm, RN Pediatric Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Research, physician education, and targeted charitable events all play a role Gundersen Lutheran Health System in the success of the organization. The Foundation helps support many other Dr. Andrew C. Temte, CFA worthwhile projects, most of which are focused on improving the health President & CEO, Kaplan Professional Education and welfare of our entire community. It makes me proud to be a part of that Thomas Thompson, DVM effort—a very small cog in a big wheel of many people working to improve the President, Thompson Animal Medical Center quality of life for everyone in this region. Mary Jo Werner, JD, CPA, CFF Partner, Wipfli LLP Mary M. Westlund Retired President Compukey

14 // gundluth.org/foundation Commemorative and Memorial Gifts

Expressions of Caring

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation thanks our many friends for their generous gifts.

October 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013 Our memorial and honorarium listing includes gifts made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Gifts made after February 28, 2013 will appear in the next issue of Pathfinders.

A gift that lasts—a lasting tribute A gift to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, in the name of the person or persons you wish to honor, provides both the donor and the recognized—or bereaved family—the satisfaction of having made a lasting contribution to others.

Your gift will touch their hearts In response to your gift, we send a card of acknowledgment to the honored individual or, in the case of a memorial, to the family. You will be notified that your gift has been received and dedicated according to your wishes. The names of those honored by tribute are published in this publication, Pathfinders. Specific amounts are confidential and are not published.

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Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 15 Commemorative Gifts

Charitable gifts to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation are a thoughtful way to celebrate a specific individual on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. Our donors also find this method of giving is a meaningful way to express appreciation to Gundersen Lutheran care providers or entire departments for exceptional care received.

In Honor of…

A Builders Flooring Inc. Michael J. Dolan, MD G Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Mr. & Mrs. Laurence C. Schams Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Lori A. Falada Sarah A. Adams Fadi Z. Ghandour, MD Mr. & Mrs. Tobin T. Adams Diane M. Bulman, RN Dave Donahue Family Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno Gundersen Lutheran Hematology/ Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Mrs. Lawrence Nies Virginia J. Myhre Oncology & Breast Center Staff William A. Agger, MD Robert M. & Gretchen L. Burns Mae J. Bakke Mary Jo Burke, RN, NP Sheila J. Durand Shaun F. Gibbs, RN Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Jessica Myhre Maureen Funk Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Gibbs Gundersen Lutheran La Crosse Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo OB/GYN Providers Bella Alexander Ronald S. Go, MD Marilyn & Robert Zettler E Gundersen Lutheran Michelle M. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner La Crosse OB/Gyn Nurses C David & Susan Eber Mrs. Howard J. Fitzpatrick B Eric & Sandy Brekke Friends & Family of Howard J. Fitzpatrick Gundersen Lutheran Medical Robert H. Caplan, MD Mr. & Mrs. Adolph O. Vlasak Sue Eber Foundation Board of Directors Sharon I. Barnhart, RN, NP Connie LaVon Lee Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Mr. & Mrs. Todd D. Eber Larry S. Goodlund, MD Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Ronald G. Chaney, MD Mr. & Mrs. Bruce T. Tessmer Linda S. Eber Gundersen Lutheran LaVerne & Darlene Bartelson Craig S. Reedy Kevin D. Bartelson Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Jeannie & Daniel Gordon Medical Media Staff David H. Chestnut, MD Marjorie P. Collins Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mary E. Eggen Kelly J. Barton Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Michael & Laurie Dolan Maureen Funk Bradley & Connor Granahan Gundersen Lutheran Nursing Staff Dr. & Mrs. David H. Chestnut Mr. & Mrs. Ward Smith Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Stejskal Marilu Bintz, MD Dr. Kenneth W. & Janine Merkitch F Michael & Laurie Dolan Ignatius F. Greene, MD Gundersen Lutheran Nutrition Mark V. Connelly, MD Debra J. Fahey, RN, NP Mr. & Mrs. Gordon B. Oakland Services Staff Julio J. Bird, MD Mr. & Mrs. James H. Fullerton Jessica Myhre Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Michael & Laurie Dolan Mr. & Mrs. James P. Padesky Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Emma J. Groll Gundersen Lutheran Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Marilyn & Robert Zettler Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Flores David F. Bleidorn, MD Podiatry Staff Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Mr. & Mrs. John Wettstein John P. Farnen, MD Brandon T. Grover, MD Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Patrick D. Conway, MD Mrs. Jaran K. Rundahl Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Sigurdur Bodvarsson, MD Gundersen Lutheran Security Rose Ann Kazmierczak Mr. & Mrs. Norris A. Storlie Mr. & Mrs. Duane J. Kipp Ronald D. Pryor* Department Staff A. Erik Gundersen, MD Christopher P. Born, MD John J. Conzemius, MD Theresa T. Fleckenstein Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mae J. Bakke Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Stern Peter R. King Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mergen Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Gundersen Lutheran Service David & Judy Bouffleur Heike R. Flood Excellence Department Lincoln H. Gundersen, MD Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons Stephen C. Copps, MD Gundersen Lutheran Administration Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Lockhart Connie LaVon Lee Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Thompson Johnny Brevik Charles Anderson & Marla M. French Gundersen Lutheran Gundersen Lutheran 2 East Staff Mr. & Mrs. Kurt G. Schroeder Colton Cox Lois A. Mundinger Wound Center Staff Mrs. Howard J. Fitzpatrick Adam Cox Patricia L. Staupe Mr. & Mrs. Roland L. Solberg Molly M. Brown Friends & Family of Howard J. Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Lee B. Okerlund Larry & Jenny Froegel Dr. Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr. D Gundersen Lutheran 4 Center Staff Anita J. Froegel Mae J. Bakke Joe Browne Carol L. Danning, MD Mrs. Howard J. Fitzpatrick Maureen M. Funk Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. Justin J. Jehn Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Deeth Friends & Family of Howard J. Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Sigurd B. Gundersen, III, MD Gundersen Lutheran Dental Staff Shannon P. Brozak, PA-C David M. Dawson, DPM Michael & Laurie Dolan John W. Mueller, DDS, SC Rose Mary Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Gary L. Brunslik Carolynn J. Devine Gundersen Lutheran Doctors Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Maureen Funk Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Dolan

16 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 H K Angel M. Lee David A. Momont, MD Bette J. Pedretti, RN, NP Maureen Funk Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner Jessica Myhre Babak Haddadian, MD Betty & Dr. Jon* Kabara Mr. & Mrs. Orville E. Guth Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Kyla R. Lee, MD Jessica Myhre Melanie Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore Marilyn & Robert Zettler Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner Betty Z. Kabara Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith Marilyn & Robert Zettler Mrs. Robert M. McElligott P. Drew Pellett, MD Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Nettie O. Mooney Mr. & Mrs. Frederic A. Carlson Dr. Larry & Diane Lindesmith Sonja Halverson Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lindesmith Wyatt Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fox Marjorie P. Collins Jon & Rhonda Kalkwarf Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Abraham Jennifer L. Linse Mr. & Mrs. Roland F. Strick John W. Hayden, MD Gerald A. & Betty A. Baldner Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McGuire Maureen Funk Sara & Chris Battison Gary C. Moore Sue Kalstabakken Dr. & Mrs. Michael P. Funk Michael L. Polito, DC Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Kristine K. Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Jerome H. Jorstad Connie LaVon Lee Cherry & Dick Lommen Maureen Funk Dr. Jennifer S. Lahmann & Aaron Franta Brayen C. Morey McDonald’s Restaurants - Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Thieke R Healthy grandchildren & A. Scott Klein, MD Courtesy Corporation Staff great-grandchildren Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Woychik James H. Munn, MD Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD Wendy & Rick Lommen Mr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Sonday Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Deeth & Staff Kathleen C. Klock McDonald’s Restaurants - Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Stern Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Herbert M. Heili Michael & Laurie Dolan Courtesy Corporation Staff Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Phyllis J. Trecroci Carolyn Knobloch Premnauth Rabindranauth, MD Jeffery D. Hillesland, MD Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Knobloch M John M. Murphy, MD Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Michael Holzer Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Brianne R. Loftsgard Todd A. Mahr, MD Kolby L. Kolbet, MSN, RN, EMT-P Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence L. Salzwedel Lisa J. Hillyer Rose Mary Nelson Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Barbara A. Ramsey Jessica L. Myhre, RN Gundersen Lutheran Patient Services Jessica Myhre Basem Marcos, MD Nancy Korn-Smith Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Supervisor Team Richard J. Bentdahl Daniel J. Hofer Gundersen Lutheran Marilyn & Robert Zettler Scott W. Rathgaber, MD Children’s Miracle Network - National Hospital Coding Services James L. Martin Mr. & Mrs. David H. Hofer Michael & Laurie Dolan Ronald & LaDonna Kruse Jill M. Ender N Edward H. Riley, II, MD James D. Hogan, MD Karen L. Kruse Joan M. Matey, MD Sarah S. Naik, MD Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Deeth Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Mary E. Kuffel, MD Mr. & Mrs. Norris A. Storlie Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Deeth Mr. & Mrs. Timothy G. Wells Deb S. Rislow Michael & Laurie Dolan Edison P. McDaniels, II, MD Karl R. Noll, MD Angela D. Holinka Gundersen Lutheran Team 3 Roger W. Kwong, MD Catherine Bakke Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Administrative Directors & VP Arlene Johnson Jo McGrath O Thomas S. Roukis, MD Alice Holstein Mr. & Mrs. James Carlson Mr. & Mrs. David Langer L Kurt R. Oettel, MD Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Rod McMullin Mr. & Mrs. Willard D. Halverson Kari A. Houser Jeffrey Landercasper, MD Mary Jane McMullin Shirley A. White S Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Ruth E. Gillmore Leah I. Metz, MD Roger R. Sandmire James L. Langley Richard A. Olson, MD J Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Mr. & Mrs. Todd D. Eber Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Kevin M. Jaeger, MD Jake Meyers Andrew T. Saterbak, MD Kimberly M. Lansing, MD The 3 wonderful Olson boys Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Jason A. & Nikki Mahlum Lisa Warsinske Connie LaVon Lee Jeanne M. Goody Juna A. Manske Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Matt Roger & Ellen Jensson Mr. & Mrs. Clarence G. Meyers Sidney L. Otterson Ralph & Margie LaPoint Peggy Nies-Scargall Family Mr. & Mrs. David F. Mergen Mr. & Mrs. Douglas D. Meyers Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Otterson Ed & Sally Sullivan Mrs. Lawrence Nies Brock D. Johnson Sandee Laufle Tracy Midelfort P Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand Jeffrey P. Scheidt, CRNA Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fox Sigurd H. Midelfort Margie Ley Mary Patros Lynn & Carolyn Umberger Christine D. Miller, MD Jenny Noel Jeffrey M. Lawrence, MD Cheryl R. Vieth Janet L. Scholze Geoffrey Chatterton Carol Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Reed Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Scholze Andrea Winters Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Nelson Paul & Jean Pearson Jayne M. Laylan, RN, NP Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Hudzinski Signe Schroeder Nicole L. Johnson Jessica Myhre Edward B. Miner, MD Mike Pederson Carol Taebel Maureen Funk Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Mr. & Mrs. Jon R. Borgen Karen L. Fries Marilyn & Robert Zettler Patricia A. McCormick

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 17 Janice L. Schroeder, RN, NP Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD Lois Wirkus Jessica Myhre Michael & Laurie Dolan Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Swedish Medical Center Dear Dr. Thompson, Stephen C. Wissink, MD Marilyn & Robert Zettler Tom J. Thompson Ronald K. Evans Becky Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck James F. Kjellenberg “On December 29, our mother, Kathryn, Betty Z. Kabara Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Leslee C. Timm, DDS passed away at Gundersen Lutheran. Phil & Becky Schumacher Richard T. Record Tom Wright, EMT-P Betty Z. Kabara Rose Mary Nelson Daren G. Tobert, MD “Over the years she had been hospitalized Karl F. Semke Mr. & Mrs. David D. Herold Julie Wypyszynski, RN, NP at Gundersen many times and her care Leah D. Aubert Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Douglas G. Tompkins, MD Caitlin E. Bracken was always wonderful. But we cannot Dr. & Mrs. John W. Hayden Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Justin Z say enough good things about her care Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Minor Tom Tornstrom, MBA, EMT-P Mary A. Zaky, MD Rose Mary Nelson during the last days of her life. Dr. Mary Sampoornima Setty, MD Connie LaVon Lee Morris and her team in palliative care Jessica Myhre Willard E. Tronick Marilyn K. Zettler, RN Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo were exceptional. Their concern for mom Sara & Chris Battison Jessica Myhre Marilyn & Robert Zettler and her comfort was constant and sincere, Sherry L. Trudo Bing G. Zillmer Darin Sherman and their ivolvement with our family as Jessica Myhre Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Cicardo Marilyn & Robert Zettler we worked our way through her passing Thomas L. Zurbriggen, MD Vanee Songsiridej, MD Vicki L. Truscott-Tridle was something we will be forever grateful Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Amel Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Maureen Funk for. Dr. Morris kept us informed, talked Fred & Debbie Zwick Howard Spegman, MD U Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Otterson us through what mom was experiencing, Vicky L. Campbell John L. Udell, MD explained what would be happening and Rose Stalsberg Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith offered a comfort and compassion that Cynthia & Dennis Stalsberg Jo Voight went beyond just being a medical team. Joan Stenslien We can’t thank all of them enough for Christine Bakken V Mrs. Jerome M. Bjornstad walking through this with us. And in our Gordon Van Dunk Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Town of Holland opinion Dr. Morris has set a new standard Kathleen Pishaw for medical care. Lorrae Swartz Marvin J. Van Every, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. George Brian L. Stuempges Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Rick & Karen Vilonen “In mom’s name we would like to donate Gerald A. & Betty A. Baldner to the Palliative Care Fund at Gundersen Rajah S. Sundaram, MD Jessica Myhre Don & Norma Vinger Lutheran. Our hope is that the program will Mr. & Mrs. Ronn Trudo Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly continue to grow so that other families will Marilyn & Robert Zettler Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Sturm experience this care and comfort.” Svenson Family Christmas 2012 Josh Holland & Dawn Svenson Holland W Sincerely, T Carma L. Willers Karen P. Maureen Funk Robyn Tanke Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Jeanne Willinger Philip & Rebecca Schumacher David Lee Nancy L. Tenner Catherine E. Wilson, NP Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Ebert Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Lynn Thompson Virginia G. Wintersteen, MD Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Bethke

18 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Memorial Gifts

Throughout the year, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation is honored to be the chosen recipient of special gifts made in remembrance of friends or loved ones who are no longer here to carry on their own legacy of caring. Memorial gifts pay lasting tribute to a person’s life and accomplishments, while also advancing healthcare quality for the future.

In Memory of…

A Marion Jean ‘MJ’ Atlee James W. Bergen Dennis Brandt Dr. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr. Gundersen Lutheran Administration Barbara A. Olsen Gerrard-Hoeschler Realtors Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Reuben J. Adams, MD Mr. & Mrs. Donald Terlson Norma S. Anderson Ethan Augedahl Alf Bertling Dr. Susan F. Behrens & David M. Look Mr. & Mrs. John R. Arlandson Debbie & Brad Augedahl Clarissa Bertling Ross R. & Myrtle C. Branson Dr. & Mrs. John E. Clemons Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Asp Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Krueger Mr. & Mrs. Larry A. Skolos Phyllis C. Branson William ‘Bill’ L. Affeldt, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. P. Michael Banasik Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd R. Holthaus Casey Axford Rosemarie (Hanson) Betthauser Victor Bredeson Ann Barney Kevin & Margaret Leslie Frederick W. Betthauser Gundersen Lutheran Administration Sara & Chris Battison Erwin ‘Erv’ J. Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Hornby Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Dockweiler B Joan Marie Britton Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan M. Mildred Kelley Richard ‘Dick’ F. Biering Family of Joan M. Britton Kathryn Carlsson Ludden Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Arnold ‘Arnie’ V. Bacon Mrs. Richard F. Biering Donald ‘Don’ A. Bronson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Chamberlain Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Glenn H. Binns Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Harold Chastain Mr. & Mrs. William E. Newburg George R. Bahr Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Barbara & James Clappier Winnifred ‘Winnie’ M. Brose Lillian E. Albrecht Ellen V. Bluske Robert B. Coe Viola ‘Rose’ R. Bjerke Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Ames Mr. & Mrs. Karl F. Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dahl Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Deml Mrs. Conrad J. Stoen Mr. & Mrs. William G. Brose Eileen A. Corcoran Dr. John L. Alexander Stacy & Aaron Giddings Dr. Eva C. Dahl & Barry A. Blomquist Mr. & Mrs. James Gerke Vernal W. Bjornstad Marilyn A. Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Staats Christopher Deike & Sarah E. Carlsson Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kowalski Carol Bjornstad Dr. & Mrs. William A. Dittman, Sr. Lydia A. Anderson Evelyn M. Rutz-Thornton Jean Brott Richard F. Boehlke Dr. & Mrs. George B. Ellenz David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Gundersen Lutheran Administration Ernest ‘Ernie’ H. Baker Kenneth A. Kamrowski Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston, III Charles T. Andringa Steve & Betty Sacia Troy A. Thompson Mary Elizabeth Brueggen Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann Patricia A. Andringa Carol J. Hehn Paul L. Felion, MD Luella Anna Bakewell Deloris ‘Lois’ I. Bogenholm Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ferguson Jack & Kathy Lucey Mr. & Mrs. Lemont O. Brenno LaVerne L. Buldhaupt Douglas A. Arneson Mr. & Mrs. W. Brian Fiebig David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Nancy A. Buldhaupt Kenneth V. Barrett John ‘Jack’ M. Bohlig Friends & Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Arneson Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. William J. Landman Joan Burrell Mr. & Mrs. C. Daniel Gelatt Mrs. Donald C. Betz Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt Pastor Mark Frederich Bartling Ronald & Julie Go Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Cvikota JoAnne T. Boisvert Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Shirley M. Bryhn Jean A. Davis Gundersen Lutheran Administration Silas L. Butikofer Gundersen Lutheran Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Ducke Delores M. Beal North Woods International Staff Gundersen Lutheran Administration Medical Media Dept. Joan P. Everson Mr. & Mrs. Jerold H. Leis Mary C. Boland Dr. Sigurd B. Gundersen, Jr. Violet M. Garbers C Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen, III Gundersen Lutheran Administration Kathie M. Beckmann Dorothy M. Biedenbender Sheila Caine Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Hall Lucille Hesselberg Sylvia A. Allen Elta M. Bostian Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kraus C. Walter Hammond Doris M. Lankford Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Russell W. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Linse Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner Florian ‘Flip’ M. Cairns Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman Luba Bradwell Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pfingsten Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann Anna M. Jones Rose Mary Haug Dr. Larry S. Goodlund & Nancy C. Todd Mr. & Mrs. Charles V. Sans Crainte Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Fisher Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, LLP Mr. & Mrs. Warren J. Schaefer Mr. & Mrs. Eric Haug Donna M. Calkins Byron G. Brandau Duane W. Calkins Hoeschler Family Lmtd. Partnership Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Shimshak Joyce E. Holthaus Beverly A. Brandau Lynette H. Huff Ludden Laura V. Taylor & Dick Gagermeier Mary E. Tousignant Mr. & Mrs. Bernard R. Brawner, Jr. Richard M. Cameron Pauline M. Jackson, MD Iris M. Topp Leona Berg Alvin R. & Julia L. Forde Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Resavage Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Mr. & Mrs. Bernard H. Frazier Dr. & Mrs. John G. Jaeger Mr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Kulcinski Cloyce Campbell Friends & Loved Ones Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Johnson James O. Ash Robert R. Campbell Mrs. James O. Ash Fernando A. Bergado y Abellera Ronald W. Jones & Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Laurie Ann Campbell Carole C. Loveland-Jones Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt Beth E. Kabat

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 19 Dr. Edward S. Carlsson, Jr. Dr. Edward S. & Mavis C. Carlsson Carli Christina Clements Janet M. Crowell Thomas ‘Tom’ A. Ehrsam …continued Private Wealth Mgt. Group, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Schleifer Gundersen Lutheran Administration Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. George Kaiser Edward ‘Ed’ D. Carr Finley Marie Clements Joan L. Curran Harry W. Eichman Jane L. Kaiser Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. David J. Sanger Dr. William G. Colclough, III Mr. & Mrs. Douglas E. Brown Dr. & Mrs. John N. Katrana Mr. & Mrs. Scott F. Stender Peter R. King Sandy Carroll Norbert Clements Brent A. Engh Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith Stephanie L. Carroll, MD & Gundersen Lutheran Administration Lorraine E. Curti Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Daniel E. Stuhr Mrs. Raymond R. Lee Dr. Richard L. Listiak Matthew John Clough Phyllis A. Erickson Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Lockhart Richard ‘Dick’ D. Chaffee Mr. & Mrs. John W. Clough D Dennis D. Erickson Mrs. Ronald E. Bockenhauer Dr. Christopher Ludden James Michael Coady Dr. David Ludden Matilda Dahl F Emily Charne Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg Harold O. Dahl Dr. & Mrs. Gregory W. Ludden Jean M. Stelloh Willinger Patricia A. Falk Matthew Ludden John ‘Jack’ Coffey Gerald C. ‘Jug’ Darling Shirley M. Duffy Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Ludden Hetty Elizabeth Chatterton Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling Dr. & Mrs. Almon R. Mac Ewen Catherine Abendroth Joe W. Fencl William L. Colgan Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Ricky L. Arentz Kent D. Davis Helen M. Fencl Marvin H. Davis & Dr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Mahairas Automatan M. Arvid Ellefson Edna Sue Patschull-Davis Barbara L. Filipiak Geoffrey Chatterson Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr David ‘Dave’ M. Dayton Mr. & Mrs. Lance E. Herold Mr. & Mrs. James E. Cutlip Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Marchiando Mildred ‘Millie’ M. Collins Jack & Kathy Lucey Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Mathy Mr. & Mrs. Dennis P. Dunek Donn C. Collins Donna J. Fink Richard J. McLoone Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston, III Bernhard ‘Bernie’ W. Degen Sara & Chris Battison Marie Conway Mr. & Mrs. Robert McMahon Dr. & Mrs. Jon W. Feist Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Dr. Richard A. Fink Michael H. Conway Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Mr. & Mrs. Todd A. Hammes Timothy ‘Tim’ J. DeLawyer Howard J. Fitzpatrick Ruth A. Nixon-Davy Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Henke Patricia J. Copps William L. & Cindy Berg Howard K. Dunnum Marilyn A. Ondell Mr. & Mrs. Dennis M. Johnson David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Maureen L. Kinney Mrs. Howard J. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Edwin L. Overholt Mrs. LaVern Kobernick Sara & Chris Battison Friends & Family of Howard J. Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Todd W. Platt Linda & Joseph Konradt Rose Marie Deters Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Bergsland Ronald & Julie Go Dr. Bruce & Alice Polender La Crosse Sailing Club Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern Bittersweet Flower Market Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Peters Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ramlow Michael McMulkin Mike & Jill Blokhuis Richard Dix UW-La Crosse Office of Mr. & Mrs. James H. Rasmusson Mr. & Mrs. Eugene G. McNurlen Cleary-Kumm Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Johnson International Education Richard T. Record Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pahl Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mary Ann Rettler Trane Company Engineering Office Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt Gordon P. Dorn Patricia ‘Pat’ L. Fitzpatrick Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Personnel Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Elaine B. Dorn David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Mr. & Mrs. William S. Roush Diana L. Sanderson Natalie J. Hartigan Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Schafer Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor & Pascoe, PC Cordula ‘Corky’ A. Doucet Mike & Jill Blokhuis Dr. & Mrs. Dennis K. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Randal L. Schiesser Ornelle A. Jorgensen Gundersen Lutheran Administration Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Dr. & Mrs. Harald H. O. Schmid Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Schauberger Dr. & Mrs. Daniel C. MacCharles Edna R. Dunn Barbara & James Clappier Emily S. Silverson Mr. & Mrs. Stanton W. Schmidt Dr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Mahairas Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Susan Wise Mr. & Mrs. James Scholmeier Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Miner Mr. & Mrs. Torrey J. Kistler Coulee Region Professional Women Signe Schroeder Mary Jean Christopherson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Raatz Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Michelle J. Durand Kayla M. Brion, RN Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Resavage Allan & Elverda Guberud Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. George A. Sladky Annette L. Clarkin Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Hansen Lisa N. & Sam J. Sauer Ralph L. Dybing Steven C. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Mervin N. Thompson Daniel & Minda Hesselberg Dr. & Mrs. Gary R. Stiers Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Keyser Patricia M. Smyth Summit Dental Management, S.C. Irishfest - La Crosse David Michael Clarkin Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Smyth Carol Taebel Suzanne K. Knutson Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy E Mr. & Mrs. Tom Stoll Dr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Tompkins Debbie & Jim Kroner Beverly I. Stuhr Kenneth ‘Shadow’ T. Claussen Kyle Visker & Jodie Pharis Visker Rosemarie Edminster Mr. & Mrs. John T. Kroner Carol Taebel Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. John F. Bromley Mary & Jim Lichtie Mr. & Mrs. William J. Van Maren Dr. & Mrs. Kurt J. Ziegelbein Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Brudos Margie E. Mason Mr. & Mrs. D. Eric Wheeler Malita E. Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Elizabeth B. Wing Sally Raymond & Boys Fredrick Cornell Daniel & Minda Hesselberg Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Mullenbach Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Irene & Robert Schaller Family Lea G. Cornell, MD Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kluth Mrs. Ralph A. Onsrud Jane E. Young Byron P. Clements John Counts Roger & Johanna Hargreaves Kwong Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Ziff Steve & Betty Sacia Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Anna M. Jones Cristian ‘C.J.’ Joel Ehler Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Olson

20 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Cindy & James Steinhoff Evelyn J. Dahlen Dr. John & Jean Sterling Mrs. Arnold L. Everson Behind every name, a story Ed & Sally Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Everson Michael & Robyn Tanke Mr. & Mrs. David Fontanini Mr. & Mrs. Dennis M. Terpstra John D. Galstad Family What’s in a name? For Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, the Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Vinger Mr. & Mrs. Gilman R. Gronvold names on these pages hold a history. They are reminders of a valued Mr. & Mrs. Mark O. Waller Carol A. Hagen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Weigel Elnor H. Haugen relationship. These are the names of people who have made an imprint on Carol J. Hehn Julie A. Fletcher the life and work of our Foundation: past, present and future. Annette Ihle Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng Deb S. Rislow Mrs. Carl D. Maxwell We are honored that so many people see the Foundation as a good way to David P. Flock Mrs. Ernest N. Nelson make their mark on the world and leave it a better place. We are touched Gundersen Lutheran Administration Betty Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Richard V. Nestingen that when these friends pass on, their families recognize the value of that Janet V. Fonstad Mr. & Mrs. Dennis R. Olson charitable relationship to their loved one and designate their memorial Dolores & Loren Diekrager Florence L. Overgard gifts to our care. We are humbled that our community continues to benefit Albert G. Forer Mr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Proksch Mrs. Albert G. Forer Janice I. Raasch from having had these people as a friend, colleague or neighbor. Mr. & Mrs. A. Carlyle Sherry Richard ‘Dick’ J. Fox Mary Strangstalien Gifts made in honor of another person, whether in memorial or in tribute, Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Susan K. Strangstalien Family Mary C. Coffey Bruce Stuempges represent a significant measure of support for our Foundation. In 2012, we Sally J. Friend, RN Mr. & Mrs. Marvin W. Temp received more than 3,000 of these gifts, which provided nearly a quarter of Beth E. Kabat Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Tischer Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd H. Miller Mr. & Mrs. David L. Verse a million dollars toward medical education, research, community health Mr. & Mrs. Bradley P. Wedwick Marion Frances Freagon efforts, and other programs specified by the donors. Behind each of these Mr. & Mrs. Dale G. Wedwick Donald E. Freagon Susanne R. Wedwick gifts, there is a story. Patricia A. Fredrickson Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Zogg Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation lost some very special friends Herbert E. Garbers Margaret Ann Frisbie Violet M. Garbers over the past year. Their generosity of time, talent and treasure acts as a Mr. & Mrs. Herbert G. Arenz Dorothy Gardiner force for change. We are fortunate that these people chose to make the Mr. & Mrs. James L. Brueggeman Dr. & Mrs. Harry W. Gardiner Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly work our Foundation part of their enduring legacy. Gundersen Lutheran Administration Shirley M. Garner Mary & Jim Lichtie Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott • Douglas A. Arneson • Dean E. Helstad The Onsruds-Bev, Dave, & Jean Robert M. Gassen • Elaine Bakken • Beth A. Hendricks Ralph & Margaret Ann Frisbie Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Boomer Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Einck • Edward S. Carlsson, MD, Jr. • Stacy Her, MD Mary Lou Geiwitz Meyer Family & Friends of Ralph & • Mavis C. Carlsson • William ‘Bill’ E. Jones Margaret Ann Frisbie Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich • Patricia J. Copps • William A. Kisken, MD Chester H. Fruechte Malek Ghandour Lorraine E. Bummert Dr. & Mrs. David W. Metzler • Donna J. Fink • Nancy L. Listiak Margaret & Thomas Myhre • Frederick R. Funk • Nettie O. Mooney G Ellsworth ‘Al’ Giese • Henry ‘Hank’ C. Funk • Mary Patros Mary R. Gagermeier Rebecca L. Shockley • Gunnar A. Gundersen, MD • Muriel M. Stanek Gundersen Lutheran Administration Deborah A. Gilbertson Ms. & Mrs. Anna & Terry B. Nirva Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad • Bishop Em. Stefan Guttormsson Luella M. Galstad Russell R. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Roger L. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum Dr. & Mrs. Arnold A. Asp Ronald O. Gilbertson Mr. & Mrs. Clinton O. Bagstad Jack Weber Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Banegas Lou Ann Best Family

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 21 Palma A. Gilson Frederick C. Hagmann, Sr. Connie M. Kangas Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Bartel Mrs. Frederick C. Hagmann David E. Leirmo Lorraine E. Bummert Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Hubley Jaime Lindell “It’s a wonderful thing for our doctors Mr. & Mrs. Kurt D. Childs Patricia A. McCormick Lucille E. Marcus to be recognized for their fine work. Our Marjorie P. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Thiede Mr. & Mrs. James A. Nestingen experience with Gundersen Lutheran has Mr. & Mrs. Terence R. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Howard W. Thiel Ellen J. Olien Dexter Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston, III Edith Sandwick Eleanor T. Haines been so wonderful. The loving care and Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Sannes Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. interest, plus the personal time spent for Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Esmond Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Sleik Mary A. Friederich Patricia Hall Roger has been outstanding. Orville J. Helgerson Verda J. Goetzman Gary R. Hall Marie A. Helgerson Mr. & Mrs. James C. Harrison Pamella Halter “There are so many doctors that have been Douglas S. Huggett Dean E. Helstad Karen K. Lown James B. Halter outstanding that it is hard to pick just one. Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Barbara L. Myers Bruce R. Hanson Engelson & Associates, Ltd. Not only the doctors, but the PAs, nurses, Martha Jane O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Leland J. Appleyard Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann CNAs, techs, housekeepers, etc., can be Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Russell Mr. & Mrs. Ronald F. McMullin Mr. & Mrs. Jack Greenspan Jeri V. Sebo Barbara C. Hegge thanked for their own personal and hard Mr. & Mrs. Harlan J. Perry Mr. & Mrs. David J. Severson Mr. & Mrs. David R. Stigen Mrs. Dean E. Helstad work that they put in every day. We are Mr. & Mrs. Dwaine A. Smith Rev. Barbara J. Knutson Willard W. Hanson truly appreciative. Ellen Spanagel Mr. & Mrs. Paul O. Onsrud Mr. & Mrs. Ned W. Spanagel Elizabeth E. Hanson Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Kathryn G. Tausche Donald L. Harbst Mr. & Mrs. William J. Sherry Mr. & Mrs. Andrew F. Tylka “Roger has had so many wonderful Genevieve L. Schulte Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Wernecke doctors, it is very hard to choose just one. I Mr. & Mrs. Harvey G. Witzenburg Richard C. Hartigan Beth Ann Hendricks guess we chose the one that had an impact Dr. J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan John T. Hendricks Verene M. Gingerich on his homecoming.” Mr. & Mrs. William H. Gingerich Theresa J. Hass Stacy A. Her, MD Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. John A. Adank Donald W. Gjerdrum Mr. & Mrs. Scott J. Strittmater David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Sincerely, Jo Ann & Roger G. Friends & Loved Ones Apple Valley Firefighters Relief Linda K. Gjerdrum A. Marjorie Haugen Association James L. Haines & Rebecca L. Olson Gordon & Mary Ann Dreves P.S. In honor of Dr. Mark Domeroese… Mr. & Mrs. Neil L. Beckman Orbell M. Hall Hope Beisinger Rev. John J. Heffernan, Jr. “The rehab department is a reflection of Mr. & Mrs. James H. Hunzeker Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci Sara & Mark Heffernan your caring influence. The personal care Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Kolarich Dr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Binegar Kathryn Meyn Hegge Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Breidel each patient receives, the interest, the Linda Beebe Goodwin Berwald Roofing Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher F. Caridi Touch of Class, LLC humor, the understanding, all goes into Mr. & Mrs. John L. Evans Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals their well being. It is a most important Donald ‘Don’ W. Green Barbara C. Hegge - National Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe Amy J. Marcoot Mr. & Mrs. D. Scott Chorski part of their journey to the road of better, John H. Monson Roger & Kenna Christians Doris M. Grimsled stronger health. Thank you.” Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Passow Kathleen M. Colbert Mr. & Mrs. David W. Grimsled Mr. & Mrs. Steven A. Weber Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Thorolf E. Gundersen, MD Mr. & Mrs. James W. Wiederhoeft Hilda T. Dahlke Mr. & Mrs. Finn E. Gundersen David Wilson Colleen M. Degenhardt Mr. & Mrs. Kyle J. Delap Allen R. Heintz Bishop Emeritus Michael & Laurie Dolan Cheryl R. Vieth Stefan ‘Steve’ T. Guttormsson Mr. & Mrs. James L. Drake David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Stanely W. Heintz Mr. & Mrs. Joel S. Duga Jennifer K. Keller Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Strand Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Ebert Amber Helgerson Mr. & Mrs. Randall J. Erickson Marilyn Bell Anita K. Evans & Larry Lebiecki H Robert R. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Steve S. Falk Mr. & Mrs. David M. Foye Mr. & Mrs. Wayne L. Fitting Mabel M. Haar Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. Kennealy Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley H. Forbes Roland & Ruth Helgerson Friends & Loved Ones

22 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Gentle Family Dentistry Robert Montgomery Shirley R. Hogan Helen A. Hoskins Doris Mae Jenks Gertrude Salzer Gordon Moss & Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum Gundersen Lutheran Administration Children’s Museum Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey J. Noel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Lane Mary Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas J. Golding Mr. & Mrs. David Notch Kayla M. Brion, RN Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Betty Mindemann Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Gregas Mr. & Mrs. James A. Oihus Lavonne A. Holland J. Patrick Houlihan Brian C. Grubbs Dr. & Mrs. William J. Oleary Lyle ‘Buzz’ J. Jerome Gundersen Lutheran Administration Gundersen Lutheran Gundersen Lutheran Dr. Debra J. & Steven R. Olufs Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Herold Behavioral Health Staff Care Coordination Staff Mr. & Mrs. Patrick D. O’Rourke Karen Rae Hood (Opper) Geneva Johnson Gundersen Lutheran Mr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Peterson Cathy A. Cotton Tracey Howe Carl Colsch Family Medicine-Onalaska Mr. & Mrs. Everett G. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. James C. Howe Harold L. Hosch Gundersen Lutheran Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Quick Jane Johnson Jeremiah Barker Beverly J. Hubele Family Medicine-La Crosse Mr. & Mrs. Dana E. Rademacher Timothy D. Padesky & Tara J. Johnson Gundersen Lutheran Emily Rae-Stuart, MD & Rick Stuart Mindy Braun Gloria M. Freese Patt & Herb Burfield Joan Johnson Neuroscience Department Chad & Jamie Rask Franklin O. Huber Jerolyn K. Chadwick Evelyn H. Olson Gundersen Lutheran PNICU Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Ray Shirley A. Hedberg Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Haisting Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Sandy Chapman Mildred ‘Millie’ M. Johnson Mark & Susan Halter Leah A. Reimann, MD Beth Dummer Steven B. Hundt Mr. & Mrs. James I. Bottcher Arnold M. Hansen Susan A. Rice John Elmer Mr. & Mrs. Michael V. Hundt Cathy A. Cotton Kimberly B. Harbst, PT Mr. & Mrs. John P. Savage Anne & Rich Garbers Wendy S. Hunnewell Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Houser Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Harsha Linda & Duane Schoen Mike Gasper Mr. & Mrs. Ronald O. Helstad Marian A. Johnson Marien Henderson Mr. & Mrs. David J. Schreier Mark Haakenson Mr. & Mrs. Roland L. Solberg Katherine O. Kjome Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Kevin D. Schreiner Dianne Hamann Patricia A. McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Blong Her Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Seelye Kathy Hanratty I Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Shuman Cheng Her, MD Aimee F. Siegler Ralph & Janet Henderson Mr. & Mrs. Stanley M. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. Hoffmann Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Smyth David & Elrita Herlitzke Oswald ‘Ossie’ E. Ihle Mr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. Pat Snook Jeff & Angie Herschleb Annette Ihle Paul Johnson Dr. Kerry B. & Horst Jedele Mr. & Mrs. Dean M. Sorenson Jim & Midge Herschleb Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan V. Rice George R. Isbell Christine J. Jepson Patricia L. Staupe Barb & Steve Hoff Elizabeth C. Ridout Debra J. Berg Courtney D. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Storlie Mrs. Harold L. Hosch Mr. & Mrs. Wesley E. Bluske Paul A. Johnson Richard J. Johnson Robert & Susan Temp Eddie & Jim Jakusz Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Marjorie & Richard Fries Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Johnstone Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Ulrich Carrie Johnson Philip J. Bouffleur Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis L. Justin Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. VanDyck Kathy Johnson Jeanne Cseri-Martin & Greg Martin Maria K. Holley Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Kendhammer Kaozer S. Vang Mildred Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Duwayne R. Dahlke Joseph E. Keller, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Paul T. Klas Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon E. Wagner Cheri & Tom Kossler Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Dzurko Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Kohne Linda J. Walker Sharon Lietke Friends & Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood Dr. Jennifer S. Lahmann & Aaron Franta Mr. & Mrs. Clair J. Welch Paula Lund Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Hundt Carol Taebel Connie LaVon Lee Mr. & Mrs. Berwyn D. Wetter Lindsey Martell Mrs. George R. Isbell Mr. & Mrs. Vere V. Vance Evelyn A. Lee Wickenburg Unified School District Dennis R. Martin Mrs. Curtis R. Olson Victory Parking, Inc. Peter J. Levonian Mr. & Mrs. Patrick G. Wolfe Beth Naas Clayton & Pam Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Gregory C. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas D. Lietke Tamara K. Woods George A. Johnston DeAnne Otto Rana K. Limbo Mildred ‘Mickey’ M. Iverson Rose Mary Nelson David G. Hibner Michael & Diane Pesso Mr. & Mrs. Jay Lindsey Jean A. Sandry Dee C. Sauer Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Linnell Shirley Pettygrove Carol Pfennig Gordon N. Jones Students & Staff at Longfellow/ Viola J. Hicke J Jill Pintz Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Raz LDI Middle School Family of Viola J. Hicke James Prodger George A. Jambois Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Lun William ‘Bill’ E. Jones Mary E. Hinsberger Sharon Radtke Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Ron Lund Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Keyser Tonjha Schock Paul N. Mack & Theresa M. Daley-Mack Del J. Janisch Phyllis Shepard Roger O. Jore Mr. & Mrs. Brian A. Mallaro Henry M. Hoff Diana K. Janisch Brett Stauder Mrs. Roger O. Jore Virginia B. Mannstedt Rev. Barbara J. Knutson Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mari Jason Steiner Frank ‘Fritz’ J. Jaszewski Merlin H. Joten Laura M. Marschke Delma A. Hogan Carol Thill Mr. & Mrs. Scott E. Johnstone Mrs. Merlin H. Joten Bill & Mary Jo Hogan Robin Tuxen John McDevitt Emeline M. Jeglum David & Jewell Hogan Rose E. Weber Sue P. McDevitt Gundersen Lutheran Administration Wayne & Kathy Meunier Dennis & Linda Hogan Vivian Webster Mary A. Moline Jim & Judy Hogan Art & Marie Yost Doris & Dean Jenks Donald K. Mollway & Alice & Gary Zebell Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Stedman Julie Washburn-Mollway

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 23 K June M. Knudtson Julene M. Ledegar Donna M. Madden Joseph McDonald, Sr. Cindy Kotz Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Rodzak Gundersen Lutheran Administration Dr. Jon J. Kabara Deb Lager Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern Herdis Lee Anne ‘Nancy’ Madden-Holly Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Lang Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Richardson Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Rodzak William ‘Bill’ J. McGuire Dr. Glenn W. Howell Margaret A. Langrehr Sheila K. Howell Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Leitz Jin Wha Lee Braeden L. Mahlke Peter A. Kalember Jack & Kathy Lucey Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly David J. Branson Janet M. McKinnon Cheryl R. Vieth Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Mr. & Mrs. John L. Dudley Sally (Johnson) Clark Kaitlin E. Mahr Mr. & Mrs. John P. McHenry Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Earick Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Kopp Charles C. Keilholtz Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Minor Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Scheie Lutheran Church Ardys A. Keilholtz Dr. & Mrs. David E. Palm Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Mahr Marvin M. Lee Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Charles J. Mears, DDS George E. Kelly Mr. & Mrs. William G. Powell Mr. & Mrs. Todd L. Schini Connie LaVon Lee Dr. Thomas & Barbara Roberts Teresa M. Mears Marilyn Martin Evelyn A. Lee Jean Stevens Bonnie Jean Mann Harold R. Meinking Alyssa Diane Elizabeth Keppel Dorothy M. Stuhr Ruth J. Lefevre Stanley G. Mann Esther M. Folkerts Mr. & Mrs. Kurt K. Keppel Delores M. Thompson Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Tucker James J. Martin Kenneth ‘Ken’ W. Meyer, Sr. Naomi L. Kepple Mr. & Mrs. Perry R. Voshage Esther M. Leisso Arlene C. Martin Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Gundersen Lutheran Administration Kenneth E. Kolb, Jr., MD Richard ‘Dick’ A. Marx Mary C. (nee Ginsky) Meyer Dale E. Keune Darci M. Kolb Fannie J. LeMoine Ranee P. Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Johnson Mrs. Dale E. Keune Sigurd H. Midelfort Mr. & Mrs. Scott R. Carey Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Pile Roch Stefan Kowalski, MD Jessie I. Keuper Gundersen Lutheran Administration Anonymous Ronald Elwood Lemon Richard E. Miletto George & Judy Brockman Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Staats Charlotte J. Mathis Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Ludwig F. Kroner Jodi K. Beier Connie LaVon Lee Carol Audrey King Vernon F. Levernick Nancy E. Kroner Toni R. Booker Evelyn A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad Mr. & Mrs. David L. Verse Walton Kuntz Diane Olson Mr. & Mrs. David F. Peschau Allison Rose Kirch Mr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Kuntz Lyle Lindesmith Caren M. Paar Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Wirkus Dr. Brenda & Daniel Rooney Mr. & Mrs. Adolf A. Quast Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Debra L. Svensson Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Eric W. Milisch Morris O. Kvamme Imogene A. Lindesmith Arthur R. Mathson Mr. & Mrs. Duane S. Dreves William A. Kisken, MD Mr. & Mrs. Donald Terlson Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Alyce May Mathson Gundersen Lutheran Dr. Susan F. Behrens & David M. Look Behavioral Health Staff Mitchell ‘Mitch’ J. Maxey Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Hamby Nancy L. Listiak David Loomis L Chiiko Hannes Catherine R. Hare Dr. Richard L. Listiak Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Dr. & Mrs. Christopher M. Huiras Betty J. La Fleur Lentz Nathan Konsitzke Dorothy V. Loomis Mrs. William A. Kisken Mr. & Mrs. John P. Evenstad Arthur E. Melby & Charles H. Miller III, MD Davig Financial Corporation Mary & Greg Sacia Sandra K. Thompson-Melby Dr. Susan F. Behrens & David M. Look Jeffry Butler Klund Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiNicola Elaine B. Klund Steven M. La Fleur Mr. & Mrs. G. William Hoel Theodore McArty Patricia A. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Bruce P. Walters Phyllis C. Branson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Holzer Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Riverfest Commodores Carol J. Hehn Gerald ‘Jerry’ E. McDonah, Jr. Joseph J. Mlynczak, Jr. Ralph Knox Mr. & Mrs. Lee J. Snapp Sacia G. Andersen Ron & Cynthia Peterson/PTM, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern Thomas ‘Tom’ Lager Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Tabbert Mr. & Mrs. Rick Auseth Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Weber Mary Mockrud Adella F. ‘Skip’ Knudson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Baer Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Wetterling Evelyn H. Olson James P. Knudson Carol M. Laitinen Melia E. Capatch Maldon D. Laitinen Marie K. Wettstein Lester G. Knudtson Mr. & Mrs. Cletus A. Casey Nettie O. Mooney David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Jeanette B. Larkin Daniel Lovrich Mr. & Mrs. Dale I. Habeck Dr. R. M. & Fe Abellera Marge Anderson Linda S. Bjorkman Barbara & James Clappier Lorene K. Harris Mr. & Mrs. John A. Adank Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Kamrowski Maxine R. Althoff Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Arlene Marie Lyden Jay C. Larson Mr. & Mrs. Chad A. Lotz David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Mae J. Bakke Gundersen Lutheran Administration Shirley M. Duffy Cathy A. Cotton Mr. & Mrs. David Quarne Mr. & Mrs. Kent B. Bacon Mr. & Mrs. John L. Sander Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Erickson Mary M. Larson Jim & Mary Bakkestuen M Mr. & Mrs. Randy J. VanVleet Robert J. Fendt & Ellen M. Pedretti Fendt Mr. & Mrs. Jim Coates Ann Barney Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Fischer Deborah P. MacCallum Mr. & Mrs. Jens A. Vosseteig Harold W. Bartig Ardis A. Hooverson Mary Jewel Ledbetter Mr. & Mrs. James O. Lund Mr. & Mrs. Clair J. Welch Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jaekel Emma K Ledbetter, MD Students & Staff of Mr. & Mrs. Curtis E. Bechtel Mr. & Mrs. Dan Keenen Meadowview Intermediate School Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Becker Mr. & Mrs. James J. Olson Nancy E. Beguin

24 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Mr. & Mrs. Paul O. Benisch Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Gilbertson Mr. & Mrs. John J. Madonna Mr. & Mrs. David R. Skogen Ralph W. Nestor Mr. & Mrs. Al Bloedow Jean Gilles Dr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Mahairas Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith Mr. & Mrs. James H. Larson Mike & Jill Blokhuis Bonnie J. Glennon Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Mr. & Mrs. Dennis R. Sorenson Suzanne Newell Mary Jo Boland Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stanek Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Mr. & Mrs. Galen L. Granum Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. McCartney Mary E. Stanek Dr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Born Ashley Grau Mr. & Mrs. James F. McCorkle Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Stuhr Lucille A. Newton Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Mr. & Mrs. Gene Guffey Richard C. McDonah Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Sturm Mr. & Mrs. Marvin J. Behnfeldt Betty L. Brenegan Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. David L. McDowell Ed & Sally Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Brenegan Gundersen Lutheran Mrs. Robert M. McElligott Carol Taebel Mrs. Roland W. Christensen Mr. & Mrs. William A. Brown Care Coordination Staff Barbara McMahon Jordan Michael & Robyn Tanke Jean A. Davis Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Brubaker Gundersen Lutheran Pre Op Staff Mr. & Mrs. Rod McPhearson Mr. & Mrs. William G. Terry Edward & Diane Eisermann, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Brudos Dr. Sigurd & Jean Ann Gundersen, III Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Miller The Sweet Shop Mrs. Kenneth S. Espenes Shirley M. Bryhn Mr. & Mrs. Dean A. Gustafson The Mooney Family Brian & Martha Theiler Joan P. Everson Mr. & Mrs. Lee W. Burgett Mr. & Mrs. Ronald M. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Duane K. Moore Mr. & Mrs. John David Thomas Adolf Gundersen & Marguerite Burns Lorraine & Allen Bushek Bud & Barb Hammes Janet Munson Jeff & Sandy Thompson Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman Barbara G. Nestingen Mr. & Mrs. Merlin G. Thompson Ornelle A. Jorgensen Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Calogero Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Harrison Barbara & Kermit Newcomer Jack J. H. Thomson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Lamke Mr. & Mrs. Duncan J. Cameron Barbara A. Hart Ruth A. Nixon-Davy Trust Point Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Miner Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Caplan Herb & Barbara Heili Nancy E. Noelke & Thomas Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. David W. Vehrenkamp Raymond E. & Carrie L. Pearson The Edward Carlsson Family Mrs. Dean E. Helstad Dr. & Mrs. David D. Norenberg Cheryl R. Vieth Mr. & Mrs. John H. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. Garry S. Carter Anne L. Hendrickson Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Olson Brooke Viner Mr. & Mrs. James J. Schiefelbein Mr. & Mrs. William J. Christel Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Hengel, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Allan Orebaugh Debra R. Wagner Jenny Westerman Rick & Kari Christenson Susan T. Hessel & Richard Mial Florence L. Overgard Kathy L. Walters Roger & Kenna Christians Mr. & Mrs. G. William Hoel Mrs. Edwin L. Overholt Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Lawrence Nies Barbara & James Clappier Mrs. J.L. Monte Holman Stephanie E. Overholt Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Wedwick Mrs. Lawrence Nies Mr. & Mrs. John J. Clark Judy A. Holte Heather Owens Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Weissenberger Bernard ‘Ned’ E. Noelke Robert & Monta Clark Mr. & Mrs. Mark T. Hutson Bob & Kathy Patros Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Gundersen Lutheran Administration Cleary-Kumm Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Carl D. Iverson Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Petersen Mr. & Mrs. John Wiggert Allen & Karen Hansen Mr. & Mrs. John W. Clough Pauline M. Jackson, MD Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Rick C. Willenberg Mary Meier Marjorie P. Collins Mr. & Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson Mrs. Marvin L. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Randy A. Williams Nancy E. Noelke & Thomas Schmitt Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Lorraine Johnson George Phillipps Dr. Edward R. & Sharon R. Winga Mrs. David J. Reiste Mr. & Mrs. Pete J. Conway Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Sandra C. Poehling Jane E. Young Larry & Bobbi Schamberger Crescent Jewelers Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kapellas Meg Pralle Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Anna Beth Culver Dr. & Mrs. John N. Katrana Mr. & Mrs. David H. Pretasky Linda M. Zoerb Mr. & Mrs. Patrick N. Curley Dr. & Mrs. James R. Kauphusman Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Przytarski Beverly J. Nolan Earl M. Morkrid Dr. Eva C. Dahl & Barry A. Blomquist Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Przywojski Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Ruth A. Breidel Mr. & Mrs. James A. Defore Judy L. Kirkpatrick Mr. & Mrs. James H. Rasmusson William A. Bross & Shirley A. Nowakowski Mr. & Mrs. Todd G. Dietrich Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan Diane A. Johnson-Bross Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Gagne Mr. & Mrs. Duane S. Dreves June M. Knudtson Richard T. Record Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan P. Peters Mr. & Mrs. John L. Dudley Suzanne K. Knutson Shirley L. Role Mrs. David Swanke Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Koenen Beverly J. Rubin James A. Nowlan Mr. & Mrs. Earle R. Edwards Mr. & Mrs. James J. Kohlmeier, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. Rude Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht N Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston, III Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Rudrud Donna M. Nunemaker Mr. & Mrs. James W. Engh Dr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Kotnour Mr. & Mrs. Maurice V. Running Pamela ‘Pam’ Ann (Harding) Gundersen Lutheran Administration Dr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Erdmann Peter J. & Krin E. Krause Steve & Betty Sacia Nasseth Mr. & Mrs. Rod C. Erlandson Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. James G. Sanchez Mr. & Mrs. Chad E. Berra O Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Everson Kwik Trip, Inc. Lisa N. & Sam J. Sauer Mr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Ewig Mr. & Mrs. Gale F. Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Barry J. Schaller Harold G. Nelson Virginia O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Flynn Mr. & Mrs. James H. Larson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Scheid Elaine M. Nelson Peggy R. Corey Marion B. Frickson Dr. & Mrs. Gary J. Lenth Arlene L. Schmidt Mary Ellen Nelson Carol L. Odeen Bruce & Barbara Friell Mary & Jim Lichtie Signe Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Peter F. Bemis Friends & Loved Ones Rana K. Limbo Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. Conrad C. Awtrey Mr. & Mrs. Patrick K. Gantert Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Debra & Dean Seidel Roy N. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bendel Violet M. Garbers Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Lockhart Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Shepard Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Thompson William A. Bross & Mr. & Mrs. C. Daniel Gelatt Karen A. Lofgren William L. Shepard, Jr. Diane A. Johnson-Bross Audrey Z. Nerby Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Gelatt Mr. & Mrs. John B. Lombard Mr. & Mrs. James N. Sherwood Mr. & Mrs. Wyman G. Cade Mrs. Conrad J. Stoen Rich & Janet Gerke Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Lommen, Sr. Robert A. Sieger Anna Beth Culver Mr. & Mrs. Kirk W. Ghelf Dr. & Mrs. Gregory W. Ludden Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Fisher

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 25 Carol L. Odeen Edwin L. Overholt, MD Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Monson Mr. & Mrs. George Christiansen …continued Drs. Chris & Tom Sinsky Gundersen Lutheran Administration Barbara A. Olsen Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Christianson Mr. & Mrs. Veryel D. Gerdl Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Dolly D. Ozburn Mr. & Mrs. Corey R. Cyert Andrea K. Goudie P Gundersen Lutheran Regional Bob & Kathy Patros Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. Denk Barbara K. Gronemus Administration Lori Peterson Michael P. Douglass Jeanette Padesky Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Gudgeon Vickie Bakalars Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Duellman Timothy D. Padesky & Tara J. Johnson Kathleen Hanson Melissa Elsen Mr. & Mrs. Bradley R. Quarberg Christine A. Dunbar Eugene & Tony Hart Charles & Bernice Paper Bruce Friell Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Rebhan Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Engelien Mr. & Mrs. Virgil H. Holder Richard S. Paper Sue Isler Beth L. Rock Nick & Nicki England Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Hooverson Chuck Johnson Mr. & Mrs. John R. Schnell Mr. & Mrs. Carl A. Erwin Mr. & Mrs. Verlin L. Ihle David G. Patros Scott Sklenar Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Mr. & Mrs. Lyle H. Fahrni Mr. & Mrs. Norman O. Johnson David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Elwood D. Harebo Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons John W. Fenner Mr. & Mrs. Rollin T. Johnson Ward M. Brown, MD Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Harman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Sleik Mr. & Mrs. James M. Filkouski Mr. & Mrs. James M. Kirchoff Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. Heath, III Dr. J. Michael & Vicki Hartigan Mr. & Mrs. George B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Fillner Stephen J. Lobeck Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Herlitzke Joni & Donald Hayes Mr. & Mrs. George E. Smith Friends & Loved Ones Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Lockhart Thomas Horejs & Joan Markos-Horejs Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. Heath, III Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stanek Mrs. Donald J. Ganz Mr. & Mrs. William A. Mapp Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Arick & Anne Hendrickson Nora A. Starcher Mr. & Mrs. Jay D. Ganz Carol Ramsey Lewis & Russ Lewis Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Herlitzke Ed & Sally Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Ganz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Selin Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Mr. & Mrs. G. William Hoel Michael & Robyn Tanke Mr. & Mrs. James P. Gilligan Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Stalsberg Mrs. Lavern J. Markos Thomas Horejs & Joan Markos-Horejs Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. Thoftne Barbara L. Godel Ruth J. Stream Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Honorable & Mrs. Scott L. Horne Jeff & Sandy Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hackman Mr. & Mrs. Keith W. Wang Catherine A. McMahon Dr. & Mrs. Gordon L. Johnson Cheryl R. Vieth Mr. & Mrs. Carrol E. Haeuser Susanne R. Wedwick Barbara McMahon Jordan Gerald F. Kann & Charlotte Markos-Kann Cindy Vieth Jeff Hauser Janet O. Welch Bob & Kathy Patros Family Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kapellas Dr. Stephen B. & Katherine G. Webster Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Harry Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Wild Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Simmons Dr. & Mrs. John N. Katrana Mr. & Mrs. Raymond M. Wichelt Shirley A. Hedberg Winston L. Zeman Cindy Vieth Mr. & Mrs. S. Michael Kilbey Mr. & Mrs. Rick C. Willenberg Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hegenbarth Mr. & Mrs. Rick C. Willenberg Mr. & Mrs. David J. Kloewer Dr. Edward R. & Sharon R. Winga Ruth E. Heine Linda K. Odette Mr. & Mrs. Vernon E. Klum Women of the Moose - Mr. & Mrs. Burdell O. Herold Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mary Patros David J. Amborn & Karen Gilster Mr. & Mrs. James D. Kobs La Crosse Chapter #1526 Mr. & Mrs. David J. Hertzfeldt John H. O’Donnell Jim & Deanne Andersen Nancy R. Korn-Smith & Donald B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bing G. Zillmer Catherine M. Herzog & Martha Jane O’Donnell Dr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Kotnour William A. Herman Mr. & Mrs. James A. Anderson Donald A. Patzner Sara & Chris Battison Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Kowalke Bryan Hoch Ann M. Olson Catherine M. Patzner Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Becker Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. Gale O. Hoch Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht Mrs. Donald C. Betz Mr. & Mrs. James H. Larson Paul J. Pearson Horman Builders, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Pat R. Dovenberg Mike & Jill Blokhuis Kay Larson Mr. & Mrs. James W. Accola Katherine Huber Mr. & Mrs. Steven Lees Mr. & Mrs. Jack O. Bly Connie LaVon Lee Ameriprise Financial Services Richard F. Huber Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Marcou Mr. & Mrs. David L. Bouffleur Evelyn A. Lee Sacia G. Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Kevin B. Hunter Wlliam Obershaw Ward M. Brown, MD Mr. & Mrs. Alden G. Lien Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Anderson Cody Hynes Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Olson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas P. Casper Dr. Larry A. & Diane J. Lindesmith Louanne B. Anderson Ardath A. Iberg Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Russell James & Jeanne Choutka Charles & Rosemarie Link Mr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Anderson Dean Iberg Donna J. Schlidt Barbara & James Clappier Peter J. Linnert Mr. & Mrs. Larry O. Balk Mr. & Mrs. Timothy L. Iberg Mr. & Mrs. Douglas W. Shupe Robert & Monta Clark Mr. & Mrs. John B. Lombard Bank of Galesville Carol A. Jahn Mr. & Mrs. Lon R. Ziehm Joyce M. Clason Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Loomis Mr. & Mrs. Derrick E. Bauer Carol I. Johnson Eris Ann Olson Cleary-Kumm Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Lubeck Ronald V. Benrud Janice A. Johnson Galen W. Olson Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Luick Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Bjorge Wayne & Bonnie Kibler Coulee Bank Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader Warren W. Bjorge Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert R. Kosidowski Leonard R. Olson Jean A. Davis Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr Wade & Andrea Bjorge Mark & Marie Kostecki Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Proksch Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiNicola Virginia B. Mannstedt Mr. & Mrs. William J. Bjork Mr. & Mrs. Ross P. Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Markos Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Lanik Richard Olson Dr. & Mrs. Philip O. Doescher Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Blake Mr. & Mrs. James R. Markos Jerry & Jamie Leque Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Quackenbush Mr. & Mrs. Sean H. Dwyer Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Blanck Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Dwyer John & Leanne Markos & Girls Judy Bleken Keith Leque Dianne M. Oney Dr. & Mrs. A.C.V. Elston, III Mrs. Lavern J. Markos Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Bourret Frederick W. Lintelmann Kathleen Callan Joan P. Everson Mr. & Mrs. John L. Markos Ruth E. Breitung Mr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Maday Ellen M. Pedretti Fendt Mr. & Mrs. Karl W. Friedline Mr. & Mrs. Salem M. Markos, II Mr. & Mrs. Randy Brommer Mr. & Mrs. John Maesurak Traci Polhamus Sandra R. Gabrielson Patricia A. McCormick Debbie Camardo Mr. & Mrs. Cameron A. Marshall Mrs. Robert M. McElligott John Cantlon Marilyn L. Marshall William O. Otto, PhD Violet M. Garbers Barbara McMahon Jordan Kitty Cantlon Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Mathews Anita R. Tanke Mr. & Mrs. G. Jeffrey George Nancy A. Gerrard Mr. & Mrs. Eugene G. McNurlen Mr. & Mrs. Lance N. Carroll Roxane G. McDonah

26 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Dewey McElwaine Carol Johnson Erwin H. Rand Carilee A. Salwolke Emma J. Shaw Mary E. McKeeth Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Peplinski Mr. & Mrs. Lester J. Johnson Tom O’Neill Friends & Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Todd R. McKeeth Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Curtis A. Noack Lukas Petersen Eleanor M. Sanford Charles A. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. McCartney Francis M. Rattle Mr. & Mrs. Allan R. Brague Jeanne Shellhorn Edwin D. Miller, Jr. Donna J. Rattle Mrs. Maynard L. Brostrom Employees of FMB Trailer Sales Mr. & Mrs. Curt D. Mock Alene Crystal Shepard Peterson Phyllis Morken Mr. & Mrs. John P. Mutch Russell Loring Raymond Lois J. Sauer Marion A. Shoning Mr. & Mrs. Marlin D. Mueller Mrs. Samuel S. Solverson Joan H. Davis Gladys I. Vetsch Sylvia A. Allen Robert & Jean Niederkorn Marion J. Fuchs Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Buchan Thorwald D. Peterson Happy Schaefer Mr. & Mrs. Allan J. Nilson Mr. & Mrs. John R. Kathan Mr. & Mrs. Mervin N. Thompson David J. Reiste Gene L. Huntington Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Noll Mr. & Mrs. Marvin J. Landsinger Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Mr. & Mrs. Curtis A. Noll Edward ‘Ed’ S. Petras Judith ‘Judy’ R. Schaller Randall E. Lutz Anonymous Mrs. Roger L. Bolstad Joseph Ricci IV Eugene M. Schaller Verna M. Shook Laura J. Paulus Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Bordner Karre J. Betzig Samuel ‘Sammy’ L. Schams Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Prairie du Chein Militia, Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Fletcher Vincent ‘Vince’ Thomas Riley North Woods International Staff Marilynn Ramer Jim Carlson’s Auto Center Gwendoline ‘Gwen’ H. Sieck Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Ray Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Mulder Charles A. Schara Dr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Benacci Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Redsten Mr. & Mrs. James Pangier Barbara A. Nickelotti Gundersen Lutheran Administration Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mr. & Mrs. Allan J. Rindahl Mrs. Edward S. Petras Dennis L. Rivers Leta L. Johnson Mary Rivers Jerome W. Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Oliver K. Smith Susanne Rivers Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Mathy Donald Ruben Katherine Schneider Jo Ann Scheppke Mr. & Mrs. Jon H. Rugotti Rita A. Pettis Corlis ‘Corky’ W. Robinson Jr. Robert ‘Bob’ L. Schossow Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon E. Wagner Elizabeth Sacia Joan H. Davis The Robinson Family Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Ebner Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry M. Schave Steve A. Pfaff Thomas M. Roche Marlyn H. Voss Frank & Lesa Schiffer Donald F. Sieger Mr. & Mrs. Jerry K. Smith Beatrice Schmitz Bill J. Schjolberg & Elisha R. Jacobs Carl Fredrick Schroeder Susan M. Sieger Fred M. Schneider Helen L. Phillipps Joseph M. Rod Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Graf Nancy K. Sieger John Schneider Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Bolstad Mrs. Joseph M. Rod Mrs. Carl F. Schroeder Susan M. Sieger Mr. & Mrs. Samuel S. Schneider Philip & Rebecca Schumacher Bernie Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Scholl John A. Rohrer Larry & Alan Skipton Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey G. Schultz Elaine M. Rohrer Lucille F. Schultenover Shirley Skipton Sanda Wochholz Vicki L. Schultz Joan E. Pickett Randy Jospeh Rohrer Rolv K. Slungaard, MD Norman Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. William J. Landman Elaine M. Rohrer Gordon J. Schupbach Dolores A. Slungaard Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Sims Mr. & Mrs. William N. Mazuk Gundersen Lutheran Administration Jeremy & Crystal Soppe Mr. & Mrs. James Petrie Vivian F. Rohrer William C. Smillie Mr. & Mrs. James M. Speropulos Dr. & Mrs. John M. Turnbull Mr. & Mrs. O. Manley Kirkeeng Marian A. Schuyler Mike & Peg Lyga Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Thill Madison VA Hospital Staff LaVonne P. Gilson Mr. & Mrs. Patrick E. Timm Josephine Pierce Marilyn E. Trisch Mr. & Mrs. James D. Kobs Marion E. Smith Brian Towne Gundersen Lutheran Administration Martha Jane O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. John P. Schilling Thomas J. Ronsman Mr. & Mrs. Steven A. Towne Elizabeth B. Wing Marilyn E. Trisch Shirley J. Prindle Gundersen Lutheran Administration Sandra J. Tuveson Poellinger, Inc. David J. Seim Rev. Melvin C. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Walters Maria A. Rooney Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Banta Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht Lorena Ward Gundersen Lutheran Administration Q Charles H. Whiteneck & Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Wemette Genevieve ‘Gen’ O. Snodgrass Carol Seim Whiteneck Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Wilson Mason Ward, Jr., Frieda Mae, Jaran K. Rundahl Mr. & Mrs. Steven P. Geier Mrs. Jaran K. Rundahl Mrs. Ronald R. Winn Lucille Dorothy & Loretta Norma Beverly ‘Betty’ J. Seitz Clarabelle Jane Marie Snyder Quackenbush Otto & Linda Butzman Blaine E. Pederson Susan H. Russell Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Mason W. Quackenbush Jen & Keith Evenson Arlene D. Pederson Connie LaVon Lee Ben & Jaclyn Wittenberg Verda ‘Vee’ Soller-Schwartzhoff Michael ‘Pedey’ P. Pederson R S Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Lester J. Johnson Debra A. Seiler Gloria Rabe Dorothy L. Sacia Robert J. Seltzner David J. Spears Jody M. Weise Mr. & Mrs. Adolf A. Quast Mike & Jill Blokhuis Mr. & Mrs. Wayne G. Gorski Susan C. Spears Maxine J. Peplinski Cornelius A. & Mary J. Klos James R. Ramsey Virginia Lee ‘Ginny’ Saltzman William ‘Bill’ L. Spencer Lois Benedict Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Greenwell Stephanie L. Carroll, MD & Daniel E. Stuhr Leo William Servais Ed & Sally Sullivan Ann Emmel Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Ramsey Mrs. Leo W. Servais Mr. & Mrs. Bret G. Emmel Mr. & Mrs. John Ramsey Jan Griffin Carol Ramsey Lewis & Russ Lewis

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 27 Teresa Spors Mr. & Mrs. David R. Skogen Arliss A. Stuhr AnnMarie ‘Cookie’ Turner Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Mosser Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schmuck Norene Smith, PhD Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wittenberg Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell Marla J. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stanek Mrs. Donald E. Weber Scott J. Sprtel, MD Hilda M. Sutton Lloyd ‘Peter’ W. Turner, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Stanek Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Weber Dr. Mark V. & Jeanne Connelly Mr. & Mrs. William A. Marohl Mr. & Mrs. John G. Darling Mary E. Stanek Polly A. Quiram, MD Elaine M. Weisbecker Ray A. Sundet Gary Svenson Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Sprtel U Richard T. Weisbecker Catherine L. Swartz DiAnn M. Svenson Daniel Stanek Edward & Miriam Tanke R. Foster Udell Rosann M. Welch David W. Swanke E. Stanek Electric, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Valiquette Dr. Michael H. & Carol A. Mader North Woods International Staff Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Cafe Mary E. Stanek Mr. & Mrs. David W. Vehrenkamp Cheryl R. Vieth Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick W. Heuer V Ronald J. Weltzien Muriel Mae Stanek Jean E. Weigel Mr. & Mrs. G. William Hoel Gundersen Lutheran Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Affeldt Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Wettstein Patricia A. Nelson Avery Wayne Valentine Behavioral Health Staff Mr. & Mrs. Michael Aliesch Harlene E. Shaw Dr. John & Jean Sterling Bernice A. Whiteman Brandon L. Werner Mr. & Mrs. Jerry R. Banegas Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Wylie Maurice ‘Maury’ J. Valley Mrs. Paul H. Krzebietke Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Brennan T Mr. & Mrs. Matthew K. Zimmermann Mr. & Mrs. Harold J. Clark Isaiah Stanton Alice Theiler Letty Lynn Wethe Mr. & Mrs. John W. Clough Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Taylor Helen Van Oosbree Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Carolyn B. Anderson D.S. Electric Supply Mr. & Mrs. Alan G. Black Bruce H. Staples Nettie O. Mooney* Mr. & Mrs. Darryl D. Daniel Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Brudos Landon Wettstein Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Staples Jane E. Young Peter Donndelinger Jessica L. Cina Marie K. Wettstein E. Stanek Electric, Inc. Edward P. Steinfeldt Karen E. Thompson Amber L. Conrad, PA-C Thomas J. White Be Facteau Mr. & Mrs. Lyle R. Fritz Mr. & Mrs. Eric L. Gaustad Janette M. Dawson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Felker Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Helke Geraldine M. Steinfeldt Harold E. Flemke Lester A. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Brent D. Hill Elliot Whitford-Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Lyle R. Fritz Fowler and Hammer, Inc. Reedy Concrete Construction, Inc. Debbie & Jim Kroner Mr. & Mrs. John C. Simonson Marion J. Fuchs Joan G. Steinke Richard ‘Buck’ V. Thompson Deb Lager Renee Wieser Franklin L. & Linda J. (Smith) Gillette Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Thompson Mary & Jim Lichtie Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Albrecht Ann G. Harmon Carol Ehrenreich Mr. & Mrs. Bill D. Mason Kay D. Johnson Gundersen Lutheran Administration Robert D. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. John L. Roob Rosaline ‘Rose’ M. Williams Marie B. Kabat Margie E. Mason Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Forrest L. Dowling McKenna Marie Verse Mr. & Mrs. E. Joseph Kershek Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern Gundersen Lutheran Renal Dialysis Staff Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Adler Robert F. Wiltsie Virginia M. Kershek Cindy & James Steinhoff Barbara ‘Barb’ A. Thomsen Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Verse Signe J. Susdorf, RN Ruth M. Kerska Jody M. Weise Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Lane Audrey A. Kotnour Charlene ‘Char’ Ann Vick Merrick S. Wing Richard A. Stelloh Mr. & Mrs. Lyndon S. Larkin Harland C. Thorson Mary E. Dikeman Elizabeth B. Wing Virginia Larson Robert & Monta Clark Mr. & Mrs. David H. Eber Mr. & Mrs. John F. Leinfelder Mr. & Mrs. James R. Crothers Rosella H. Vieregge Keith Thrune Z Mr. & Mrs. Gregory A. Loomis Gundersen Lutheran Hematology/ Norbert F. Vieregge Kay E. Thrune Mr. & Mrs. Bradley B. Lossen Oncology Dept. Gordon ‘Gordy’ Zillmer Harry G. Viner Gundersen Lutheran Administration Dr. & Mrs. Allen E. Macha Dr. Brian & Julie Hagan Alan B. Tippett Mrs. Harry G. Viner Mary & Jim Lichtie Patricia A. Mertens Mr. & Mrs. Paul L. Herlitzke Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Mahr Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Mathy Bob & Kathy Patros Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Miller Dr. Todd & Debra Mahr W Beverly J. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Meyer Kay & Rich Petry Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Ostern Tomas C. Tourville Mary Miller Wurtheiser Marie Wagner Linda K. Zillmer Mrs. Earl L. Powell Cheryl R. Vieth David & Mary Morrison Mr. & Mrs. James W. Arens Mr. & Mrs. Dean T. Loeffler Mr. & Mrs. Eugene E. Powell Florence L. Overgard Paula J. Tower Mr. & Mrs. Mason W. Quackenbush Ruth Ann Waite-Rowell Phoebe A. Zillmer Jack F. Papenfuss William R. Spurr Mr. & Mrs. Michael V. Hundt John R. Papenfuss Cindy & James Steinhoff Gordon W. Zillmer Richard ‘Dick’ C. Townsend Mary Papenfuss-Cline Earl, Alice & Skyler Harold Wallen DonElaine Jeanette Zimmerman Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Blanchard Mr. & Mrs. Edward V. Pilmonas Mrs. Earl J. Storandt Gundersen Lutheran Administration Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Matthews Linda & Greg Prairie Rita R. Tranberg Daphne ‘Pat’ P. Strand Wilda M. Warrington Gloria D. Zoerb Mr. & Mrs. John E. Reiland Friends & Family of Rita Tranberg Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Nehring Mr. & Mrs. John C. Elliott Mr. & Mrs. Daniel L. Gordon, Jr. Nancy Sagen Mr. & Mrs. Perry A. Lee Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Schill Shirley J. Johnson Sally M. Strupp Donald E. Weber Arlene L. Schmidt Claude ‘Cubby’ Trecroci Mr. & Mrs. Christ N. Mesoloras John H. Strupp Mr. & Mrs. Leland R. Diehl Bradley Schultheis & Karolyn Bald Phyllis J. Trecroci Mr. & Mrs. David F. Farmer Mr. & Mrs. Shawn D. Werner Linda Skaff Iona M. Hayter *Deceased

28 // gundluth.org/foundation Gifts received between October 1, 2012 and February 28, 2013 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® The Miracle Connection

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If you’re looking for a great way to help kids with medical challenges, pick up a package of our Hero Cards. One hundred percent of card sales help fund “miracles” for local families, thanks to the generous donation of time and materials by Empire Screen Printing in Onalaska. They’ve been producing fundraising cards for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, for more than 25 years.

Each child we serve has a story of courage and perseverance. We asked five special kids (we call them our heroes) to share their stories and create the colorful artwork featured on these blank notecards. Perfect for any occasion, the cards make a unique way to show your support for a worthy cause.

Pictured L–R: Abel Boettcher, Jonas Kugler, Lindsay Schmidt, Caleb Berger and Emma Groll Hospitals Network Miracle Children’s

Hero Cards are available in packages of 20 for $8.00 plus tax at the following locations: • Degen Berglund • La Crosse Children’s Museum • Gundersen Lutheran Gift Shop • Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Office

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 29 Honoring Pat and Joanie Smith

Pat Smith, managing partner of the CMN Hospitals Radiothon, broadcast La Crosse Radio Group, says that live each fall on three stations. teaching Dale Carnegie courses for nearly 20 years taught him a major Through it all, it’s been a family lesson—the importance of speaking affair for the Smiths, whose children from your heart. Pat and his wife (Nate and Amy) grew up with CMN Joanie will be the focus of many Hospitals being part of their lives.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals heartfelt tributes on April 5, when they The Smith family now includes their Friday, April 5, 2013 are honored as King and Queen of the healthy grandson Jaxon. “We’ve been The Cargill Room, 5th Annual Emerald Ball. so blessed, and that’s the reason we 328 Front Street, La Crosse want to help others,” says Pat. “When The entire evening is a celebration a child is very, very ill, it changes a Proceeds from this event benefit of the children and families who are family’s entire life. Relieving just a CMN Hospitals, a service of touched by Children’s Miracle Network little worry makes a big difference.” Gundersen Lutheran Medical Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Foundation. All of the funds raised Lutheran Medical Foundation. It is a It’s impossible to quantify what Pat will stay local to help children, no cause the Smiths have embraced from and Joanie Smith have done for CMN matter what their illness or injury the very beginning, when Pat was Hospitals through their decades of or where they receive their care. asked to answer phones at the first service; their passionate involvement CMN telethon in 1986. has raised community awareness and Evening’s Events created a broad, dedicated base of • Social Hour Over the years, the Smith’s support donors. As Joanie says, “The tradition • Silent Auction has grown and evolved in many ways. of giving to CMN Hospitals continues • Dinner and Program ® First there was the radio auction, then to be strong, because when people are • Dessert Auction and Children’s the Blarney Party Challenge with Ed asked to donate, they know what it is Art Auction featuring original and Sally Sullivan. Now the La Crosse and they know what it does.” artwork by our 2012–13 Radio Group hosts the three-day CMN Hospitals Heroes

Pat and Joanie The staff of Children’s Miracle Smith, the 2013 Emerald Network Hospitals would like to Ball King and thank our friends and community Queen. partners for their generous support of this year’s Emerald Ball!

Presenting Sponsors: • Charter • La Crosse Radio Group Waltz Level: • Digi Copy • Winona Heating and Ventilating Young Artists Sponsor: • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota Tango Level: • J.F. Brennan Co., Inc.

30 // gundluth.org/foundation The revitalized Community Teen Center continues to grow under the direction

of Lisa Luckey, who collaborates ® with community partners to provide meaningful programming for area youth.

Partnering in support of adolescents

According to research by the National Institute of Mental Gundersen Lutheran plays a major role in program Health, half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by development, with therapist Sarah Johnson, MS, LPC, age 14 where social stigmas and lack of healthcare access working as Behavioral Health Teen Center Liaison. The can delay diagnosis and treatment. It is not uncommon that Center has flourished under a youth and adult partnership a decade or more may pass before this vulnerable population that aims to assist youth and families in the community to receives treatment, leaving a critical gap where untreated live healthfully by: disorders can lead to more severe and difficult to treat Hospitals Network Miracle Children’s mental illnesses. • Offering positive youth development and prevention programs that are attractive and challenging while making Gundersen Lutheran, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, use of the young people’s talents, creativity and strengths; has been working to address this issue in partnership with • Fostering collaboration between youth-serving agencies, the La Crosse Family YMCA. In 2009, a Community Teen individuals and the community; Center (owned by and located adjacent to the Y) was opened • Providing streamlined, timely and appropriate referrals for to provide meaningful youth development and prevention addition care or support; programming both at the Center, and within the community. • Involving youth in leadership, planning and implementation Major grant support from Children’s Miracle Network of services and programs. Hospitals® and the La Crosse Community Foundation has helped realize the vision of creating a sanctuary for teens to The Teen Center has a full-time director, a mental health safely congregate after school and on weekends. professional for those seeking help, facilities for teen activities and relaxation, and a room set aside for the Over the three years of the grant, the goal was to reach Kaitlin’s Table Resource Library, an initiative funded an estimated 1,000 youth through educational efforts, through gifts to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. opportunities to connect with peers and adults, skill-building This successful community collaboration has been activities and timely and coordinated mental health care and instrumental in making a positive impact on the health and prevention programs designed with their special needs in well-being of area teens. mind. In just one year (September 2011–August 2012) more than 500 teens had visited the Teen Center 6,600 times, with hundreds more reached through presentations at schools and other community organizations.

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 31 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Pictured L-R: Elli Biermeier, Marli Overgard, Molly Young and Silas Cardo with his stuffed bear. Marli and Molly named their foundation Hugs from Hunter in memory of Hunter Biermeier (pictured above.) Comforting kids in crisis

Marli Overgard and Molly Young are money to provide stuffed bears and young philanthropists earns the respect not your typical Minnesota teenagers. blankets for children at the hospital of all who meet them. In fact, Marli will In the fall of 2011, Marli’s family where Hunter died. In less than a receive the 2013 Outstanding Youth in suffered a terrible loss when her year, their original vision attracted so Philanthropy Award from the Asso- cousin, Hunter Biermeier, died from much support they formed a perma- ciation of Fundraising Professionals injuries sustained in an ATV accident. nent charity, the Hugs from Hunter at their international conference, held While her grieving family gathered at Foundation, in honor of Marli’s bright, April 7–9 in San Diego. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center fun-loving cousin. They intend to at Hunter’s side, Marli noticed how her extend their efforts to comfort children Going forward, Marli and Molly expect ® youngest cousins were affected. They in crisis at every Children’s Miracle to spend an average of 40 hours per had nothing to distract them from the Network Hospital in the country. month raising funds, planning events, frightening circumstances around them, and other responsibilities related to and that experience gave Marli an idea. The girls sought guidance from CMN the charity. Information and ways to Hospitals staff at Gundersen Lutheran donate may be found on their website Marli and her best friend Molly were Medical Foundation to help give their at hugsfromhunter.org. inspired to turn the tragedy into idea wings. The compassion and something positive, and began raising commitment demonstrated by these

Together, we help children

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®, a service of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children. We directly assist children and their families, and support pediatric programs and services that help kids battle diseases and injuries of every kind. In the Gundersen Lutheran service area, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $13.6 million since 1986. Each charitable donation—whether through special events, annual gifts, business partnerships, sponsorships, or planned giving such as bequests—benefits children in this region and provides support for specialty medical care, research and preventive education.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals To give, text HOSPITAL to 27722 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation 1836 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601 To learn more about Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (608) 775-4424 and the work we do, please visit us online at gundluth.org/ cmnhospitals

32 // gundluth.org/foundation Happenings Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work

Child protection affiliation is a national first

Gundersen Lutheran has families through education, for their current work. a long tradition of serving training, awareness, Gundersen Lutheran will be children and families. That prevention, advocacy developing a clinical training commitment was further and the pursuit of justice. component for healthcare elevated at the beginning “Every year, the NCPTC professionals across the of 2013, when an affiliation trains multidisciplinary country, consistent with with the National Child professionals like teachers, the NCPTC’s mission of Protection Training Center law enforcement officers and preparing current and future (NCPTC) became official. childcare providers. Now it front-line child protection is time to expand the scope professionals to recognize In joining forces to help of their work to healthcare and report the abuse of a put an end to child abuse, professionals. That’s where child. Gundersen Lutheran neglect and other forms Gundersen Lutheran comes Medical Foundation looks of child maltreatment, in,” explains Kelly Barton, forward to supporting this Winona County Attorney two leading organizations MPH, vice president of important work through Karin Sonneman spoke are creating a first-of- Clinical Operations. future fundraising efforts. at the press conference its-kind program in the We invite you to learn announcing the new country. The NCPTC, As the newest member of the more about the NCPTC by partnership. headquartered in Winona, Gundersen Lutheran family, visiting ncptc.org. n Minn., makes a difference the NCPTC receives more in the lives of children and than operational support Development update

Amanda (Mandy) Nogle, Mandy holds a master’s an option but a requirement Program Specialist with degree in public health from for me in my professional Children’s Miracle Network UW-La Crosse, and has work. This opportunity does Hospitals® since 2011, demonstrated a great ability exactly that.” will soon have a new role to develop effective working with Gundersen Lutheran relationships with our Robyn Tanke, CFRE, Chief Medical Foundation. Effec- Foundation’s many constitu- Development Officer, looks preneurial energy in her tive April 15, Mandy joins encies. “I thrive on being forward to the unique skill approach to philanthropy, the Development team a big picture thinker and a set Mandy brings to the and is truly committed to as Associate Director of detail-oriented doer,” admits work of her department. our mission.” The entire Development, with primary Mandy. “Dedicating my time In addition to outstanding staff of Gundersen Lutheran responsibility for e-philan- to making a difference in professional qualifica- Medical Foundation wishes thropy and stewardship the La Crosse community, a tions, “Mandy shows Mandy success in her new activities. community that I love, is not such creativity and entre- position. n

Pathfinders Spring 2013 // 33 Happenings

Avon grant supports breast cancer screening project

For the third consecutive year, live on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud in recognition of the program’s Gundersen Lutheran Medical Indian Reservations in South Dakota, excellence. Our grant proposal also Foundation has been awarded a utilizing the Norma J. Vinger Breast earned “Top 100” recognition in the one-year grant from the Avon Breast Care Center for Women’s mobile 2012 World Proposal Championships, Health Outreach Program to increase mammography unit. an international contest hosted by awareness of the life-saving benefits Metasoft Systems Inc., to promote of early detection of breast cancer. Our Foundation is one of only 100 proposal writing excellence. Kudos These grant funds ($25,000) support grantees in the country to receive to Deb Ward, MA, CFRE, Associate the Global Partners program and funding from the Avon Foundation Director of Development-Grants, and provide screening mammograms and for Women to support our work everyone involved with this successful breast health education for women who on this important health issue and endeavor. n

Dr. Connelly to lead A ‘kwik’ national board and easy way The American Board of Facial Plastic and to give Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) has elected Mark V. Connelly, MD, FACS, chairman of If you are a Kwik Trip cardholder, did Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, to a you know you can designate your Kwik three-year term as Board president. Dr. Connelly Rewards to your favorite charity or had previously served as vice president of the organization? Board and prior to that secretary. It’s easy to participate in this program The mission of the ABFPRS is to establish a mechanism for education, by calling 1-800-305-6666. Once Kwik qualification, training, review and certification of surgeons specializing in Trip, Inc. receives a minimum of five facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The certification program is an area (5) Kwik Rewards designations naming of great personal interest for Dr. Connelly, who served for many years as Gundersen Lutheran Medical Founda- ABFPRS Credentials Committee chair and continues to be a senior advisor. tion (or another charity of your choice) In 2010 he received the organization’s Larry D. Schoenrock Distinguished we will be eligible for the program. Service Award for his contributions to the integrity of the examination and certification programs for facial plastic surgery. Your designated charity receives the quarterly Kwik Rewards rebate from “It has been a delight and honor to work with other surgeons from the your account, plus Kwik Trip’s dona- U.S. and Canada who are dedicated to the mission of the ABFPRS,” tion of an additional 5 percent of says Dr. Connelly. In July, he will travel to London, England as an the amount equal to eligible in-store examiner for the International Board for Certification in Facial Plastic and purchases made with your Kwik Reconstructive Surgery. n Card. That’s 3 cents per gallon and 15 percent on in-store purchases to help your cause! n

34 // gundluth.org/foundation Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation at work

The specially designed equipment at Gundersen Lutheran’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit now includes a car! Donated by Sleepy Hollow Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc., of Viroqua, the car was brought into the hospital in September and ready for patient use by December. Rehab patient Gary Jiracek is pictured practicing a car transfer with physical therapist Rebecca Blanchette. Sleepy Hollow’s special delivery

When the Emil Panos Transitional Living Suite was officially of individuals they knew had spent time recovering in the dedicated in August 2011, it was celebrated as Gundersen Rehab Unit, one after a stroke and the other from a traumatic Lutheran’s first completed Campus Renewal project. brain injury. The suite, part of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, was established with gifts from the Panos family, who had a clear Inpatient Rehab program manager Deb Head marveled vision of what patients and their family members or other at the thoughtful attention the Feltons put into their gift. caregivers need to prepare for the transition to life at home. “They wanted to make sure it was safe, looked just right and fully functional to meet various patient needs,” says Their “wish list” included a car for the Rehab Unit. Emil’s Deb. “The trunk can even be used so family members can wife, Adelyne, knew the program would benefit from having practice moving equipment or a wheelchair in and out of the a vehicle onsite to help patients and family members practice trunk safely.” the skills of transferring in and out of a car prior to being discharged from the hospital. But who would be interested in Construction of the new hospital provided access for donating a vehicle for this purpose? And how could a car, or delivery of the donated vehicle. On September 26, 2012, even a partial car, be moved into the hospital building to the the car was hoisted to the third floor of the new hospital 3rd floor Rehab and Physical Therapy area? building and by late December, was installed in its current location and ready for use by patients and staff. Thanks to Both questions were answered in 2012, when Sleepy Hollow a persistent visionary, two generous donors, and the efforts Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc., in Viroqua, stepped forward to of many, the Rehab car is helping patients increase their make this wish come true. The dealership’s owners, LaVon confidence so they feel safe and as independent as possible and Michelle Felton, were happy to donate a vehicle in honor when returning home. n

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Our Mission Focused on medical education, research, and community health outreach, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation is dedicated to advancing quality healthcare.

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Calendar of Events

April 2013 May 2013 June 2013

April 7 All month June 3 Fools Five Road Race and Auction to benefit Balloon Campaign at Walmart, Chicos, Drive for Hope Partner’s Golf Tournament Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Dairy Queen, MC Sports, Carmike Cinemas, for Lung Cancer Research, La Crosse Country Cancer Research, Lewiston, MN Sam’s Club* Club April 14 All month June 13 La Crosse Spring Criterium Clinic to benefit May is for Miracles Media Awareness 22nd Annual Crescent Printing Golf Steppin’ Out in Pink, Gundersen Lutheran Campaign* Tournament at Drugan’s Castle Mound* employee parking lot May 2 June 20 April 25 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Medical Resident Graduation Ceremony, Nursing Education and Research’s Annual Annual Science and Math Expo, La Crosse Gundersen Lutheran, Rasmus Center Research on the Green featuring the Center June 20 Dahlberg Nursing Lecture, Viterbo University May 2, 3 Festival Foods Wine & Beer Tasting to benefit April 27 Annual Heritage Society Donor Recognition Steppin’ Out in Pink, Cargill Room, Riverside 3rd Annual Ace Hardware Bag Sale at Event – “The Halls are Alive!” – Gundersen Center South Ace Retail Support Center, French Island* Lutheran April 28 May 3, 4 Avery’s Wish 5K Run/Walk/Roll*, Knitcraft/St. Croix Semi-Annual Charitable Old Hickory Park, La Crescent, MN Sale Event at Signatures in Winona* May 13 Steppin’ Out in Pink On-line Registration begins May 23 FUNK and the City 5 Women’s Night Out to benefit Steppin’ Out in Pink, Freighthouse May 24–26 Gundersen Soccer Cup Jubilee to benefit Global Partners, Fields for Kids, La Crosse

*Denotes Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® events.