Leading the Way & Sharing God’s Love

abundant living all who trust us care

SPRING/SUMMER 2017 HIGHLIGHTSIn this issue...

LEADING THE A MESSAGE WAY WITH OUR STRATEGIC PLAN FROM OUR CEO p. 3 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS OR EVERYDAY Stephanie Chedid SUPERHEROES? p. 7 President & CEO Luther Manor

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Welcome to Abundant Living, the and employees, our donors publication you’ve previously known and volunteers, our friends and VETS’ as The Luther Manor Messenger. In neighbors. Ultimately, a reflection MEMORIAL addition to a name change, we will of how we share God’s love. UNVEILED focus on the countless stories of life Luther Manor is more than just a p. 10 at Luther Manor. These are stories place to live and work, it is truly a of abundant life. community. As the world changes Luther Manor has a new vision: around us and as the needs and FEATURING “Leading the way in abundant wants of those we serve evolve, OUR living for all who trust us to care.” we are hard at work to advance CENTENARIANS This vision will help carry us into the our community by innovating p. 14 future while we remain grounded in and being leaders in our industry. our mission to “Share God’s love by Luther Manor has earned a strong LOVE LIGHTS enriching the lives of older adults.” reputation of care and caring over BREAKS In this issue, you’ll see many our more than 55 year history. Our RECORDS new vision will help take us into the examples of how we come p. 17 together as a community of next 55 years. caring individuals to emphasize abundant living for our residents RESIDENTS GIVE BACK

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These are stories of THANK YOU abundant life... FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS p. 22 2 | ABUNDANT LIVING LEADING THE WAY

The first of Luther Manor’s new last the next three years. Included in and ensuring seamless transitions semi-annual all-employee and the plan are eight goals: through our care continuum, all resident meetings kicked off the while measuring and continually week of February 6. The meetings EXCEL AS A improving resident satisfaction. are held in a Town Hall fashion QUALITY PROVIDER and are meant to keep employees By optimizing current BECOME A BEST and residents informed of the services, exploring PLACE TO WORK business of Luther Manor and our high-potential new services and In order to engage progress toward the future. implementing key operating factors exceptional people in A lot is in store for Luther Manor! for success, we strive to exceed providing exceptional care, we will Our new vision, “Leading the way expectations in delivering the right work to attract the best talent and in abundant living for all who trust services at the right time. help all employees continue to us to care,” positions us to continue develop necessary skills, we will retain PROVIDE to improve and advance in order and award people, and modernize to meet and exceed resident and EXCEPTIONAL our Human Resources practices. industry expectations—today and CUSTOMER in the future. We reaffirmed our EXPERIENCES OFFER AN IDEAL commitment to our mission and We will delight residents in a way SETTING By providing cost-effective made a slight revision to allow our that enriches our community capital improvements, vision to guide how we deliver on by working to understand and attract new neighbors, offering maximizing use of our properties this mission. We remain grounded and making certain everyone is well-rounded life enrichment in our vow to “Share God’s love by safe and secure, we will provide enriching the lives of older adults.” activities, encouraging wellness a safe, comfortable and inviting with a holistic approach (physical, Our strategic plan is intended to environment to work and live. social, intellectual and spiritual),

ABUNDANT LIVING | 3 LEADING THE WAY continued from page 3

ENSURE FINANCIAL SECURE MUTUALLY HEALTH BENEFICIAL So we can meet our PARTNERSHIPS commitments and To strengthen achieve our vision, we will obtain relationships that enhance our revenues for all services performed, leadership position we will pursue spend our money wisely and fund strategic business relationships with our future. hospitals, educational institutions, community, government, etc., LEVERAGE strengthen relationships with TECHNOLOGY TO congregations and define a model OUR COMPETITIVE for successful partnerships. ADVANTAGE In 2017 we are focused on To do this, we will develop unified strengthening our foundation, so we data platforms to maximize can propel into the future including, productivity and explore enhanced apartment renovations, dining services to residents. and technology enhancements, resident satisfaction surveys, a new DEVELOP AN resident bus, congregation and INNOVATIVE hospital partnerships, safety and LEADERSHIP security, transitioning our pharmacy CULTURE & BRAND services, and new marketing We will engage employees in and sales strategies—including a continuous improvement and completely revamped website (visit innovation, advocate for Luther luthermanor.org). Manor, attract ideal board We are off to a great start! members, inspire donors and Residents, staff, volunteers, leverage our reputation, in order to donors and friends, you are an inspire, engage, and influence for essential piece of Luther Manor’s the benefit of those we serve. community and vital in delivering our mission. Are you in?

abundant living by enriching the lives all who trust us of care older adults

4 | ABUNDANT LIVING A LEGACY OF SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

Luther Manor is home to more than 120 veterans. These are not only men and women who served our country ensuring the freedoms we enjoy today, they are our neighbors and friends. Luther Manor resident, Dave Myers, leads a monthly Veterans’ Club, faithfully attended by each military Bob Otzelberger is one of the many World War II branch who served in both times of peace and times of veterans at Luther Manor. He recently got a surprise war. Stories are shared, movies are shown and special phone call from a very special guest. “I’ll never forget guests are honored. “The Vets’ Club isn’t a club so much picking up the phone and hearing ‘Is this Robert as it is a gathering,” Myers Otzelberger?’ I chuckled, ‘It shared. “I think it’s important depends on who’s asking.’ to give vets an opportunity to “He said, ‘It ‘s Senator John ‘He said, ‘It’s Senator John share their war stories. Most of McCain,’ to which I replied them have struggled to share Mc Cain,’ to which I replied ‘And I’m Napoleon.’ He these stories with anyone ‘ And I’m Napoleon.” laughed and said, ‘No, really. else—even their spouses. I You served with my Dad in a think without exception, these men and women see submarine in World War II.’ At that point, I knew it really their service to our country as the most significant thing was him.” they’ve ever done. The level of detail they are all able to Bob’s skipper on the submarine he served on as torpedo share regarding the who, what, when and where of that man was John “Jack” McCain, the Senator’s father. “He period of their lives is truly amazing.” was a great captain. He’d let you have it if you weren’t doing your job, but otherwise he was so easy going.” The senator asked Bob for stories and pictures of his Dad. He then asked for a picture of Bob. “I told him I’d send him pictures if he sent me one of himself. I’m still waiting for it to show up in the mail!” Bob laughed. Most recently, Bob, along with other Luther Manor veterans past, present and future, were honored for their service to our country. On November 9, 2016, a long- awaited Veterans’ Memorial was unveiled in the Luther Manor Welcome Center in front of 150 guests. Each of the five military branches were represented and saluted. Full color guard and a band honored the national flag with a reception that followed. “It was a great day,” said Bob. “I have no idea where all those people came from, but I sure was grateful.” Thank you, veterans!

ABUNDANT LIVING | 5 FOUNDED BY CONGREGATIONS sustained by Faith

Beginning as a dream of 34 Milwaukee area congregations of the Lutheran Church in America and an anonymous donor, through the leadership of Rev. William B. Downey, pastor of Fox Point Lutheran Church Luther Manor opened its doors in 1961, welcoming 12 residents. We remain committed to our mission of sharing God’s love by enriching the lives of older adults, and do so by welcoming residents from all faith backgrounds. Strengthening relationships with our founding congregations in the ELCA and establishing partnerships with neighboring churches creates the • Lutheran - ELCA • Methodist • Greek Orthodox fabric of Luther Manor today. • Lutheran - Missouri • Non-Denominational • Episcopal People are often surprised to learn Luther Manor’s • Catholic • Lutheran - WELS • Other • Presbyterian • United Church of residents represent 15 different religious affiliations • Baptist Christ from hundreds of churches.

YOU AND YOUR CONGREGATION CAN PARTNER WITH US WE’D LOVE TO BE A RESOURCE FOR YOU Refer a resident Here are some programs we offer: Who do you know • How to Begin Difficult Conversations with might be ready to Aging Parents • What Should One Consider When Selecting a call a community like Volunteer with us Luther Manor Life Plan Community? home? Are there ministries, • Caring for the Caregiver 1 programs or groups • Intergenerational Experiences for Church Youth looking for places (see page 21) to serve in the Make a gift Let us know if you’d like us to come and offer one community? of these programs or specifically tailor one for you Is there room to add 2 and your congregation’s needs. Luther Manor to your Contact Cherie Swenson at 414.831.8950 giving budget this year or [email protected]. or next? 3

6 | ABUNDANT LIVING STUDENTS OR EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES?

Since Luther Manor welcomed our first resident, volunteers have been vital to our ministry and longevity. Thousands of volunteers have spent hundreds of thousands of hours transporting, serving, and caring for our residents. We simply could not do all we do without them! Just over a decade ago, Luther Manor began to see more students volunteering during their summer vacations and, in some cases, year round. “We started out with 37 students. Today, we have approximately 120 kids from 20 neighborhood schools and congregations volunteering at Luther Manor,” said Lori Schultz, Youth and Family Volunteer Specialist at Luther Manor. “There are some kids who started volunteering with us at 12 years old and have come back every year since. A few of them now work for Luther Manor as certified nursing assistants or as part of our dietary staff. It’s awesome to see.” Two of our student volunteers, Jacinda and Justin Brown, are part of a family connection to Luther Manor. “Our aunt works here, our mom worked here and our grandmother worked here,” said Justin. “I guess I expected more of a working environment—a lot less smiling and joking around. I didn’t expect it to be so fun.” Both Justin and Jacinda need 180 hours of community service to graduate, but Jacinda’s not stopping there. “I’ve already reached the requirement, but I look forward to coming, so why stop?” Community service isn’t the only reason that students volunteer. “Some kids volunteer with us because they have an interest in a career in health care and others come because their parents want them out of “I expected more of a the house and doing something useful with their time off,” working environment...I Lori laughed. didn’t expect it to be so fun.” What kinds of things are students doing as volunteers? “The most popular things to do are probably serving at the ice cream parlor and escorting people to their therapy appointments,” answered Schultz. “I get to help with the Continued on page 20

ABUNDANT LIVING | 7 EXCITING EVENTS

BUSTING THE MYTHS OF HOSPICE CARE April 18 | 5:30 pm | Linden Room Hospice is one of the most misunderstood stages of health care. Join hospice professionals for some much needed truth regarding the myths surrounding hospice care. RSVP to Throughout 2017 we are th 414.847.5091 commemorating the 500 Anniversary of the Lutheran TREE PLANTING & Reformation which began on ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther, April 21 | 11 am | Faith & Education Center who was then serving as a Roman Catholic monk, nailed the “95 Theses” Commemorating the 500 years of the Reformation. on the door of his congregation in Deacon Kornburger from St. Catherine Catholic Church & Wittenberg, Germany. The events Pastor Patterson, Director of Pastoral Care, to co-officiate. that followed resulted in the creation of the Protestant Church and brought MARTIN LUTHER & THE REFORMATION about needed reforms within the April 24 | 5:30 pm | Faith & Education Center Roman Catholic Church. In celebration of the 500th anniversary, Dr. John Mackett We are also commemorating the 50th will give an educational presentation about the reformation Anniversary of the Roman Catholic- & life of Martin Luther. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm Lutheran Dialogues, which began in with appetizers, & beverages available for purchase. 1967 to foster discussion on the basic Presentation begins at 6:30 pm. RSVP to 414.847.5091 issues which separate and unite the two churches. The dialogues have HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR shown 32 important theological May 18 | 10 am | Faith & Education Center and pastoral points where the two It’s Older Americans Month. Age Out Loud at our Health & churches agree and stand united in Wellness Fair. Multiple vendors will be on hand to offer their mission and ministry. tips, resources & services for health, wellness & abundant To commemorate these two senior living. Plus, TOUR our Independent Living apartments! important anniversaries, Luther Manor is making available profiles SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERTS of people who played important Red Hot Dixie Jazz Band | June 14 roles in the Reformation; Luther’s Jeff La Barge’s Swing Explosion | July 19 Small Catechism will be the focus of the 40-day Lenten calendar and German Folk & Polka Night | August 16 Lenten midweek worship services; a All concerts will be held in the Faith & Education Center tree planting; and we are planning parking lot. Picnic food & beverages will be available for musical events, drama presentations, purchase starting at 5 p.m. hands on activities and educational lectures to inform and celebrate, STAY UPDATED ON ALL LUTHER MANOR EVENTS! including designing our own beer LUTHERMANOR.ORG/EVENTS labels which will be packaged on FACEBOOK.COM/LUTHERMANORWI Sprecher beer and root beer. 8 | ABUNDANT LIVING ABUNDANCE IS AGELESS THE STORY OF WOLF DIETRICH KNAPPE

If you were to explore the archives of the Lutheran church in Hilpoltstein, Germany you would find a Pastor Knappe had served there for 51 consecutive years. The great grandson of the first Pastor Knappe in Hipoltstein, Rev. Dr. Wolf Dietrich Knappe, has called Luther Manor home for nearly a decade and has an incredible story to tell in his own right. Like his great grandfather, grandfather and father before him, Wolf became a pastor. His mother grew up in a castle in Thuengen and can trace family roots back to 780 A.D. As a child, Wolf spent many summers playing in that same castle with his relatives. of Lutheran archives and history in North America for During World War II, two of Wolf’s uncles and one aunt his partial German-English translation of The Exodus were members of the German underground, which of Eight Hundred: An Adventure of a Congregation. This attempted to kill Hitler. When they were caught, they was Wolf’s second award from the same organization. were hanged. Wolf is just as active Some of Wolf’s At nearly 91 years old, Wolf is living in the Luther Manor family studied with community. He J. K. Wilhelm Loehe proof abundant life is ageless. currently leads Bible who had a school studies for Terrace in Neuendettelsau residents and volunteers twice a week by transporting for training pastors and deaconesses. Many of the residents and rehabilitation guests to their campus pastors (200+) trained by Loehe came to the USA and appointments. In addition to playing guitar, he owns eventually formed the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran eight wooden recorders of various shapes and sizes and Church. Wolf’s great uncle was one of these pastors. still plays them with ease. Wolf woudn’t call himself a After first studying in Erlangen, Wolf came to America baker, but he recently surprised his Bible study group where he received a Master of Sacred Theology from with his wife’s favorite recipe for homemade nut bread. the Theological Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and a Doctor of Sacred Theology from the At nearly 91 years old, Wolf is living proof abundant life Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. is ageless. In addition to the congregations he has pastored, Wolf has contributed to translating five published books. Late last year, he traveled to St. Louis with his son and daughter-in-law to receive a 2016 Award of Commendation from the Concordia Historical Institute. The award was in recognition of his significant contribution to literature and research in the field

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OURIn honor VETERANS of

Made of steel and wood reflective of their strength and stature, the Luther Manor Veterans’ Memorial includes flags and emblems from the five branches of the armed services, and stands in the Welcome Center in front of an American flag that flew over the United States Capitol in honor of their service. Generous gifts in honor and memory of our veterans made this memorial possible. We acknowledge them here:

IN HONOR OF... Dave Myers Wally Peters Marilyn Bub Rose West Harvin Abrahamson Lucille Farwig Mary Ann Abrahamson Richard & Karen Merklein My Relatives Who Served in the Military Sgt. Terry Abrahamson- Steven & Zack Pratt Joseph & Carolyn USAF Orville Treptow Sanders Harvin & Mary Ann Abrahamson George Saidler Jerry Redding Bill Bagemihl Ray & Mary Jane Wagner Scott Clope & Becker Machine Nancy Bagemihl Sandra Wolf Dave Myers All Veterans Tamio Suyama Sgt. Tinsley Sanders Carlton & Elaine Burgess, Machiko Suyama Joseph & Carolyn Sanders Bert Hartinger William Schulz IN MEMORY OF... Otto Stibbe Joseph & Rose Yaksh Joyce Stibbe Capt. Lennert Abrahamson, Frank Coogan US Army Air Corp. Dale Stanton James & Jane Fischer Harvin & Mary Ann Abrahamson Vida Stanton Robert & Audrey Richter LeRoy Davis Jens Thunes James & Jane Fischer Irene Davis James Thunes Frank Coogan Arthur Warmie General Robert Erffmeyer Owen Grisham Erffmeyer & Son, Co. Inc Marjorie Jothen Gertrude Grisham Don West Wendy Smith Donald Heinrich Joyce Heinrich Rose West Stephanie Kendall Paul Winkelman Alice Wagner Harold K. Garcia Irene Davis John & Doris Keller George Y Kiyomoto Louis Zywicki Tamio & Machiko Suyama Haruo Ishida Tamio & Machiko Suyama Linda Zywicki Luther Manor Veterans Harding Bond Robert Korff OTHER DONORS… Cherie & John Swenson Ruel Fessenbecker Robert & Marjorie Abresch, Luther Manor Veterans Club Yoneo “Leo” Mori Lawrence & Eleanor Roger & Tiquita Tuomi Tamio & Machiko Suyama Beckman, Ed Hida, Raymond & Sue Kocol, Don Fred Muente William Peter Carol Prange & Eunice Koehler, Mildred James & Jane Fischer Seefeld, Jack Trethewey, Dr. & Mrs. Ron Wells

10 | ABUNDANT LIVING BRINGING COM-FURR-T & COMPANIONSHIP

What is the number one rule for “handlers” who volunteer with her. most of us when we see a service To become a Comfort Dog, Rhoda dog? Do not pet. Well, Rhoda is underwent a base training period of no ordinary service dog. Actually, 2,000 hours, started at eight weeks Rhoda is a K-9 Comfort Dog trained of age, and has on-going training. by Lutheran Church Charities (LCC), All of her handlers had formal a nonprofit ministry that works training too. Rhoda knows a total of throughout the United States. While 25 commands—a lot to remember she does wear a vest when she’s for both her and her handlers! working, her job is to be petted! Mary Koch and Nancy Brandon Rhoda’s main purpose is to give are two of Rhoda’s handlers comfort to individuals and families who come to Luther Manor with who are suffering pain or loss. Rhoda as a part of our Pet Partner Rhoda is owned by Prince of program. Together, they help calm, Peace ELCA (located at Pilgrim facilitate conversations and bring and Good Hope in Menomonee smiles to, staff and residents of Falls) and lives with one of the Luther Manor. Rhoda in action families in their congregation. This In fact, Nancy played an couple—known as the “Top Dog”— instrumental part in Prince of would have a tough time keeping Peace’s decision to purchase up with Rhoda’s busy seven-day Rhoda. When attending a LCC work weeks, so she has additional presentation, she and the Top Continued on page 12

ABUNDANT LIVING | 11 BRINGING COM-FURR-T & COMPANIONSHIP continued from page 11

Dog, Peggy, realized what a great Rhoda is trained to be a disaster people she visits, she has impacted outreach program a Comfort Dog dog, meaning she visits where Nancy and Mary’s lives as well. would be. “We turned to each other emergencies and tragedies have “She’s special. It makes me joyful to in the middle of the presentation, occurred and comforts those see how much hope Rhoda brings made eye contact, and both knew affected. She has attended to those she visits. It opens the our church needed a door for us to reach people comfort dog,” says Nancy. spiritually,” says Mary. Mary is the reason “It makes me joyful to see how Mary continues, “I’m very Rhoda visits Luther grateful to Luther Manor for Manor. “My mother-in- much hope Rhoda brings to allowing us to come. It’s a law lived in the Terrace those she visits.” privilege and joy. Its fantastic and belonged to Prince places are recognizing this of Peace,” Mary explains, “When opportunity to give hope and she was hospitalized, I spent a lot of funerals, schools, and, since she is witness to God.” As Rhoda is only time with her and got to know the dual-vested, military memorials and one of four Comfort Dogs in church; they asked me to be one functions. When she interacts with Wisconsin, Luther Manor is very of the handlers. When my mother- the people there, “You can feel the grateful to have her visit us! We are in-law passed away, I had time to change of the room’s atmosphere,” very thankful to have Mary and volunteer and wanted to give back reports Nancy, “from very tense, to Nancy, too. to Luther Manor so I arranged to slightly more relieved and relaxed.” have Rhoda visit.” Rhoda’s impact is not only on the

Luther Manor has several other Pet Partner teams, including: Ron Albers & Woody, Darleen Pichura & Sadie & Maddie, Dave & Mary Reeves & Flaming Star, Arlene Schultz, Michaelle Schall & Pixie. Thank you all for helping make life more abundant at Luther Manor!

12 | ABUNDANT LIVING 20Celebrating YEARS OF CARE

More than 20 years ago, Bill Schultz, Ken Kapke, alert, content and happy the participants were during and Joyce Christie compromised a three-church the daily activities. From the time my husband was advisory board that studied the feasibility of here until today, Lakefield’s staff has engaged our partnering with an Ozaukee County congregation to participants mentally, physically and spiritually.” offer adult day services. Luther Manor was approached to offer the services and Ken’s church, St. Johns Lutheran Church in Grafton “ The time participants spend was the chosen location. Being the first of its kind in Ozaukee County, it was originally only open one day a here while the caregivers week. “We originally opened as a medical model with spend time away means the a Licensed Practical Nurse and Parish Nurse on staff,” Christie recalled. “As demand and opportunity grew, time they spend together is one day became five days.” that much better.” Barbara Lindholm’s husband was a participant at Lakefield. Through both nationally recognized She now works part-time programs and individual free and serves as a volunteer. time, participants are encouraged Barbara remembers in personal health and growth, being impressed independent living, and social with the staff confidence. “I often encourage people and the activities to visit and see it for themselves. provided for the Everyone needs stimulation and participants. companionship, and TV isn’t “The nurse enough,” Christie said. “Our who showed staff have a special calling to us around was do the work they do, and they compassionate, know how to get participants friendly, caring. involved and connected. The She made time participants spend here everyone feel while the caregivers spend time at ease, I also away means the time they spend remember together is that much better.” being struck at how Continued on page 20

ABUNDANT LIVING | 13 THE CENTENARIANS OF LUTHER MANOR

Centenarians are an elite group and its members have no idea how they got there! According “ I’m so glad to have friends & neighbors to the U.S. Census Bureau, to share life with.” only 0.02 percent of the US population is 100 years old or old. Her sister died in her mid-80s. hide. We knew only a few people.” more. That’s approximately 55,000 “Once my sister died, I just assumed That’s quite a change from where people—about the population that I only had a few more years Alva finds herself today. of Wauwatosa. Luther Manor is left, but here I am 20 years later!” blessed to have 12 of the 55,000 Alva and her sister were raised, in Continued on page 21 centenarians living here! part, by their grandparents who had According to Prevention magazine, 10 children of their own. Much has We’re blessed to have so many there are several factors that can changed, according to Alva, since centenarians living here! contribute to living such a long life. her earliest days in Dodgeville, WI. Were you were a healthy weight “My sister and I walked a couple • Alva Heup teen? Do you like raspberries in your of miles to school through creeks • Dorothy Brosin oatmeal? Do you enjoy a cup of tea, and under fences, regardless of the • Eleanor Headlee but aren’t a big fan of hamburgers? season. One winter day we got a • Eleanor Wozniak Are you the life of the party? sleigh ride which was great fun!” • Fred Amerell Answering “yes” to those questions, High school wasn’t available in • Gertrude Grisham amongst other things, may mean Dodgeville when Alva would have • Grace Krueger you’re on the road to 100! otherwise attended, and the grade school she went to had just one • Katie Virgil Alva Heup, one of Luther Manor’s room. As a result, her circle of friends • Lu Techel most famous residents and and acquaintances were relatively • Marie Albrecht centenarians, never imagined she’d small. “When I was a kid, we never • Ruth Tamms see 102 years of age. Her mother got company. When we did, it was • Wynola Collins died when she was just two years so unusual that my sister and I would

14 | ABUNDANT LIVING COFFEE, COOKIES & CONVERSATION

Contact Volunteer Services for more information about volunteering to host the Coffee Carts or donating cookies: 414.831.8964 [email protected]

THE SWEETEST TREAT: The Health Care Center (HCC) coffee cart is a long-standing tradition at Luther Manor. Volunteers serve as hosts and hostesses on the weekday Coffee Carts, offering coffee, cookies and conversation to residents residing in the HCC and Transitional Care Rehabilitation Center (TCRC) guests. We need cookies! Please consider Several of the Friends of Luther Manor Key Persons and Co-Workers host a donating packaged store-bought or “Sharing a little kindness with cookies” drive at their affiliate congregations. homemade cookies for the Coffee Congregational members and youth groups donate homemade or purchased Cart program. Soft cookies without cookies throughout the year to be served on the HCC Coffee Carts. nuts or seeds help comply with There are two Coffee Cart routes each weekday. Our volunteers enjoy the dietary needs of many of our partnering together with another volunteer, so we currently have several residents. We appreciate any size opportunities for additional Coffee Cart volunteers. According to the donation at Coffee Cart hosts/hostesses they enjoy meeting the residents, creating any time. conversations, developing friendships, learning about the residents’ life experiences and hearing many amazing stories! If you enjoy meeting interesting people, and want to get involved in volunteer service, this may be a good match to consider.

ABUNDANT LIVING | 15 THE RIGHT SUPPORT

Kim Olsen, Mike Fortin & the rest of the Supportive Living team make residents’ lives easier, better & more fulfilling.

There are many reasons residents are appreciative of “The certified nursing assistants are mature, responsible our Supportive Living (RCAC) services provided in the and good communicators. They report even slight Terrace, from small—like having dinner brought to their changes with residents, so issues may be addressed apartment when needed—to large—such as providing before further deterioration occurs,” extols Kim. Mike medical treatments on-site, saving residents a trip to the adds, “Our team works side by side, not above and doctor’s office and money! It all starts (and ends!) with below. Every job of our program is important and has attitude. “Our nurses, certified nursing assistants and equal weight.” supportive personnel exhibit a caring professionalism,” The entire Supportive reports Mike Living staff truly Fortin, RN and works as a team, Nurse Manager “Our nurses, certified nursing assistants earning praise from of Supportive & supportive personnel exhibit a caring those they serve. “My Living Services, most memorable “They go above professionalism. They go above & beyond moments at Luther and beyond for for the residents they care for.” Manor are when the residents they family members call care for.” to say ‘thanks’ and to let me know how appreciative The outstanding team is led by Mike Fortin and Kim they are of our services and what we’ve done for their Olsen, RN and Wellness Nurse. Mike started at Luther parents or loved ones,” Mike adds. Manor in 2007. He studied at MATC to achieve his Because of the Supportive Living team, residents licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse are able to enjoy an easier, better and more fulfilling (RN) licenses. Kim began here in 2011 after graduating lifestyle. We thank them for the wonderful work they do. from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Caring treatment of residents is something the entire Supportive Living team believes in, especially Kim. “Having a father with early-onset dementia, a mother For more information about using Supportive Living who went through cancer treatment, and being raised in the Terrace (RCAC) to make life easier, better and in part by my paternal grandmother all gave me great more fulfilling, contact Kathi Brueggeman, Terrace insight into how to be there for the patients I now work Resource Manager at ext. 55088 or Mike Fortin, RN, with as a nurse,” says Kim. Supportive Living Manager at ext. 55068.

16 | ABUNDANT LIVING RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR LOVE LIGHTS

The seventh annual Love Lights program, support of a resident tree lighting ceremony was held transportation fund and decorating Thursday, December 8. The brisk of the Love Lights tree. air kept no one away, and the Love Lights is the beginning outdoor ceremony, led by Pastor of the Christmas season for Dave Patterson, was well attended. the Luther Manor Community. Inside, Health Care Center residents Residents, families, staff and friends warmed up with Christmas carols remember and honor loved ones led by resident Pastor Wolf Knappe, by purchasing lights on the accompanied by fellow resident large pine in front of Luther Marge Jothen on the keyboard. Manor, which is illuminating More than 200 people attended throughout Advent. the programs held simultaneously In 2016, lights were sponsored in the Health Care Center lobby, by 225 donors (please find Welcome Center and Courtyards donations listed on page Dining Room. Fox 6 News also 22). We gratefully attended, providing coverage in acknowledge our an interview with Luther Manor generous corporate President and CEO, Stephanie sponsors Cleary Gull, Chedid that evening. Stu’s Flooring, PNC It was a record year for Love Lights, Bank, JP Morgan, which grossed more than $19,000 Schmidt & Bartelt, in contributions for the Friends of Paratech Ambulance, Luther Manor funding priorities. and Kanavas These included the purchase of Landscaping. three broda chairs, storage for iPods for the Music and Memory

Sandy Wals presents check to Stephanie Chedid

ABUNDANT LIVING | 17 COMMUNITY IS MORE THAN FOUR WALLS

Luther Manor is a Life Plan Community, and that when their loved one who was living at Luther Manor means staying part of the larger community, too. passes away. Many of our residents were active in their previous Their giving doesn’t stop within these four walls! The communities by donating and volunteering in their residents hold several annual events to raise funds to churches and other local support local charities, too. The organizations, so it is only Sharing & Giving bake sale and natural they keep giving Giving back for the toy drive provides Christmas gifts back to the community even to underprivileged area children. after their move to Luther residents isn’t something The Pie Tasting & Auction raises Manor. In addition, since so they do only at big events, funds to support a food pantry. many of our residents have Pies are donated by residents, experienced loss, community it’s part of their daily life. staff and volunteers. outreach gives them the Giving back for the residents isn’t ability to help and connect with those in need or are something they do only at big events, it’s part of their experiencing loss themselves. daily life. Smaller actions are just as important, like Our Health Care Center residents are a great example making soup and baked goods for the homeless adults of some of the outreach Luther Manor provides. served by Repairers of the Breach, and baking cookies Internally, residents show care for one another with for both Luther Manor and Our Lady of Lourdes room-to-room Guardian Angels prayers and cards, Catholic Church. providing song/prayer ministry to those on Hospice, The shared experiences and activities bring residents and by sharing joy and laughter through the Senior together, and brings Luther Manor closer to our Chuckles clown ministry. A long-standing tradition, surrounding community at the same time. A community residents bake fruit breads to comfort family members is more than four walls.

18 | ABUNDANT LIVING Barbara Jordan shares a laugh with customer (and fellow volunteer!) Joanne Krause as she rings up her purchase. CONVENIENT & FULFILLING

Open since 1998, the Manor ride. You can go shopping right Mart, along with it’s counterpart here. It’s one of the best services for the Little Shoppe, offers residents residents,” he explains, “Volunteering a convenient way to stock up on there is fun because you get to groceries and other necessary items. know so many residents.” Customers are always guaranteed Residents aren’t the only ones who a smile as both on-site convenience staff the shops, Barbara Jordan stores are staffed by volunteers. volunteers regularly at the Manor Bill Schier in the Manor Mart These volunteers are extremely Mart and encourages others who dedicated and enthusiastic. “When do not live at Luther Manor to do I was a kid I always liked playing the same, “I leave here and I feel store and this was my opportunity,” very fulfilled. It’s a warm feeling laughs Arline Thoss. Arline has lived inside when you see how much the in the Terrace for over 13 years and ladies and gentlemen appreciate has volunteered at the Manor Mart you. They’re so thankful to be able as long as she’s lived here, “I enjoy to shop right here at Luther Manor.” it, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it!” The Manor Mart not only offers a Another of the regular volunteers, fulfilling volunteer experience, it is Bill Schier, appreciates both very convenient as a place to both volunteering and shopping at the serve and shop. Luther Manor’s The Manor Mart’s ribbon Manor Mart. “The Manor Mart Life Plan Community truly allows cutting on November 2, 1998. is such a great asset. They have residents, family members, staff and so many things stocked, plus you volunteers to lead an abundant life. don’t have to go out or take a car

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Wii game system and arts and crafts,” said Justin, “I also help out in the resale shop, the Den of Antiquity, and with resident activities.” Lori made it clear that it isn’t just the volunteers who are impacted, “Our residents really rise to the challenge of being an example to the students. It motivates them to attend activities, go to appointments and have meaningful conversations. Seeing the students Know an everyday superhero and residents learn from each other interested in a summer volunteer and challenge each other is one of program designed especially for the best parts of my job.” students aged 12+? Jacinda added, “There are all kinds We have the right fit for them of interesting people with all kinds at Luther Manor! of interesting stories. The whole experience is something I really love.”

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary this In June of 2016, Lakefield shifted Ertel concluded, “With the October, Lakefield also realizes from a medical program to a continued support of Luther Manor, the blessing it is to caregivers. “The social model, but the changes the consortium of ELCA churches day center is important because didn’t end there. “We’ve done in the area and the Ozaukee many people want to stay in their some remodeling to Fellowship ADRC, Lakefield will continue to be own homes for as long as they can, Hall and the kitchen. The kitchen a place that offers compassionate, but caregiving is both exhausting is a big part of our day, of course,” friendly care for the participants and challenging,” shared Christie. Barbara chuckled. “We want to and their caregivers.” Kip Ertel, Program Coordinator make sure we’re serving healthy for Lakefield added, “Caregivers and appetizing meals each day. need time for themselves to go to Most recently, we added a fenced appointments, relax or spend time in flower garden, which is a favorite with their friends. It’s important spot for participants. It gives them they know their loved one has a a chance to get outside, as weather safe and cheerful place to be while allows, and take in all the colors they’re away.” and smells.”

20 | ABUNDANT LIVING WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GENERATIONS MEET?

Recently a youth group from Unity Lutheran Church, Brookfield gathered with a group of older adults from Luther Manor. Joyce Heinrich, a Luther Manor resident, gave us an inside look into the gathering. “It was a quiet Sunday afternoon. There was a circle of chairs, and throughout the building there were invitations to join in storytelling with a youth group from Unity Lutheran Church. The young people from Unity were very quiet and respectful. The people from Luther Manor were full of fun and looking forward to greeting our young guests. After introducing ourselves, the leader of the group asked if we would share The youth involved, enjoyed the gathering too, a story of something naughty we “Growing old can according to participant Nicholas Blatnik: had done. So we jumped right in and divulged some of our youthful be an adventure.” “It was interesting to hear what adventures they indiscretions! That broke the ice and had when they were young. Like when one of soon our new young friends were relating a few of their the women talked about stealing their friends dad’s car and own bad moments. Soon we were all laughing. went for a joy ride and never got caught. There was another woman who talked about her brother’s experience in World It became apparent, aside from the age difference, we War II and how he fought a Nazi soldier after taking over had much in common. While we at Luther Manor gained a bridge. The brother was injured, but he survived because a fresh understanding of today’s youth, we believe they the metal locket his mom gave him stopped the bullet that took away a new appreciation that growing old can be would have killed him.” an adventure.”

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Today, Alva is surrounded by neighbors and friends, many of whom she volunteers with at Luther Manor’s convenience store, the Manor Mart, and resale shop, the Den of Antiquity. “I just love being around people. I’m so glad to have friends and neighbors to share life with.” She’s gotten to see more of this world than just Dodgeville and Wauwatosa, WI, too. “I loved visiting New Orleans and traveling the coast of California. I won a week long trip on Amtrak and got to travel with my sister. Oh, the time we had!” Keeping active, staying connected and finding abundant life is easy at Luther Manor. As our strategic planning Alva (right) celebrated her 102nd establishes itself and takes its next steps, the opportunities to birthday with friends & neighbors engage, connect and add more members to this elite club of including 103-year-old Dorothy Brosin centenarians will only increase.

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STRANDS OF LIGHTS Harold & Velma Guntner John Marshall Dale Stanton IN MEMORY OF... Susan & Chuck Brenner Coleen Marshall Vida Stanton Jack Abshire Elaine Hafemeister Richard Mattson Gary Thoss Lucille Abshire Unity Lutheran Church, Steve & Sharon Mattson Arline Thoss Brookfield, WI Sandy & Dick Wals Virginia Ahrens Wilbert Thoss B.H. Lohr Maurleen Hallberg Elaine Moebius Arline Thoss Unity Lutheran Church, Unity Lutheran Church Ken & Connie Andeen Brookfield, WI Kevin Tomm Martha Andeen Gladys Mortag Unity Lutheran Church, Warren Harwick Bonnie Mortag Brookfield, WI Edna Boehme John & Kathi Behm Elizabeth Diehl Cheryl Walker My Siblings: George, Ethel, Dick & Larry Vincore Leone, Grace, Norbert, Martha Andeen Fae Bye Donald G. Heinrich Edward, Lucille & John Unity Lutheran Church, Joyce Heinrich Mary Ann Abrahamson Lewis Vincore Family Brookfield, WI Martha Andeen Oscar Helander Family Marilyn O’Brien Frank & Jeanette Christie Martha Andeen The O’Brien Family Winnifred Voigts Tom & Joyce Christie John & Doris Keller Grace Higgins Our Parents James Christie Mary Ellen Kiesner Fred & Esther Rusch Rush Watson Tom & Joyce Christie Arlene Watson Betty & Henry Hoffman Our Son,Tom William T. Doerr David & Barbara Ellwein Donald & Eunice Koehler Ruth Zirwes Ardelle Doerr Pat & Jim Hoffman Betty Trampe Charlotte Pecus James Ellingson Carl Hoppe Mary Ellen Kiesner STRANDS OF LIGHTS Arlene Watson Gladys Hoppe Don Peterson IN HONOR OF... Rev. Armin & Eva Ellwein Lillian & Bernard Jepsen Unity Lutheran Church, Gary Andeen Family David & Barbara Ellwein Janice White Brookfield,WI Martha Andeen Family & Friends Clara Johnson Les & Eileen Pfeffer Martha Andeen B.H. Lohr Patti & Patrick Doughman Tom & Sharon Tradewell Kathi & Bruce Campbell Pearl Fitting Noel & Carol Jordan Erv & Lucille Platt Tim Andeen Family The Fitting/O’Brien Family Marcy Mattson Susan & Chuck Brenner Martha Andeen Al & Fritzie Freiberg Steve Jorgenson Henry Polzin Bruce Campbell Family Tom & Joyce Christie Unity Lutheran Church, Unity Lutheran Church, Martha Andeen Brookfield, WI Brookfield, WI Judith Froehlich Mary Lou Coogan, My Wife Rev. Ronald Froehlich Laura Kassens, My Mom Dorel Protzman Frank Coogan Jane Kassens Unity Lutheran Church, William Gaertig Brookfield, WI Bette Diehl & Julie Jolitz Unity Lutheran Church, Art Keup Sr. Larry & Vicki Nines Brookfield, WI Unity Lutheran Church, Jerry Redding Brookfield, WI Sally Redding McGuire Raymond & Eleanor Headlee Sally Grabowski Ann Stannard Unity Lutheran Church, Tom Koehler, Our Son Jean Schulz Brookfield, WI Donald & Eunice Koehler Vicki Capadona John & Doris Keller David & Susan Keller James Grube Sr. John Krecioch LaVerne J. Smith Unity Lutheran Church, Dallas Behling Lauren & David Smith Lilly Kober Brookfield, WI Coleen Marshall Duane Maas Sr. Edward Stanek Peter & Edna Gula Unity Lutheran Church, Lorrie Stanek Sue & Ray Kocol Kathleen Conrad Brookfield, WI Elizabeth Kocol

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Sr. Rose Kroeger Margaret Anderson E. Dorothy Buck Kathryn Dukes Dolores Schruba Wesley Anderson Tom & Jane Buck Mary Dukes Gladys Larson Al Arndt Frank Buda Betty Jane Dzirbik Dolores Schruba Marilyn Arndt Cherie Shadof Marilyn Bub Luther Manor, Lakefield & Brenda & Rupert Ayres Burnett, David, James, Edward M. Dzirbik Sr. River Oaks Volunteers Marva Amore Leona, Lewis, Norma, Marilyn Bub Cheryl & Mark Schmitz Norman, Oscar, Sally & Kim Bartel Tracy Eugene Eggert Luther Manor Residents, Mary Breest Karen Kuechenmeister Mr. & Mrs. Martin Panning Employees & Volunteers Stephanie Chedid Alfred & Johanna Becher Camp Indian Sands Lucille Eggert Nancy Becher & Miloudi Ken Berg Nancy Hahn Luther Manor Staff in Elafess Recognition of the Care Mildred Cap Walter & Esther Eggert Given to Residents Snickers Behling Carol Coraggio Mr. & Mrs. Martin Panning Jean & Anthony Keough Gerald & Patricia Behling Angela Caputo Carol Ehlers Sherry Meisenheimer Rollin Benson Unity Lutheran Church, Cindy Ehlers Leota Benson Dolores Schruba Brookfield, WI Steve Ehlers My Wonderful Family Best Friend, Sally Frances Ciurro Cindy Ehlers Rev. William & Nancy Lee Truby Patricia Reynolds Eleanor Cuirro Anita Ehlert Pat Reynolds John & Theresa Bolda Jack Ciurro Judy Klawitter John & Lyn Otterstein Kathy & Jeffrey Czarniak Eleanor Ciurro El Hadi & Mahjouba Pastor Dave Patterson Fullerton Boyd Bernard Cybela Elafess Rev. Ron Froehlich Nancy Vallette Barbara & Dale Cybela Nancy Becher & Miloudi Elafess Roberta Pratt Loretta Boyd Robert Cheyne Dolores Schruba Nancy Vallette Phyllis Mittelstadt Don Engle Unity Lutheran Church, Jim and Laura Reams Lucille & Delmar Boyd Max & Dora Coffey Brookfield, WI Melanie & Frederic Varin Sherry Boyd Robert & Joan Coffey Rev. Jerome M. Engseth Cheryl Schmitz Grandma & Grandpa Brade Jessie Collins Lois Engseth Dolores Schruba Jean Rosier Kathleen Fitzpatrick Fred & Laverne Evert Lori Schultz Mikayla Brandenburg Dorothy Craft F. John & Carol Evert Dolores Schruba Mr. & Mrs. Martin Panning Marilyn Bub Gertrue Fagerland Edmund H. Breest INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS Barbara Daly LoAnn Petermann Mary Breest Unity Lutheran Church, IN MEMORY OF... Brookfield, WI Mary Fahey Ernest Brenner Unity Lutheran Church, June Abendroth Eleanor Ciurro Anne-Lise Davidson Brookfield, WI Unity Lutheran Church, Russell Brenner Grant & Betty Lubin Brookfield, WI Family Members Who Margaret Leech Mr. & Mrs. James Davies Sr. Have Passed Away Lennert Abrahamson Alice Brunelli Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Avis & Jerry Dallman Harvin Abrahamson Eerden Sr. Dr. Richard & Shirley Johnnie Fendrix, My Theo & Severina Napgezek Bette & Alvin Deffner Daughter Abrahamson Reno & Irma Bruss Barbara & Dale Cybela Ella Fendrix Harvin Abrahamson Naomi Knoll Carole & Otto Deffner Johnny M. Fendrix, My Grace Alpert Birdie & Harvey Bub Barbara & Dale Cybela Husband Barbara Alpert Marilyn Bub Ella Fendrix

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William Ferro Ron Harwick Ruth Holtman Margaret Kinter Gladys Larson Inga Harwick Caroline Klebenow Sharon Wiorek Victoria & David Olsen Dorothy Fessenbecker Mickey L. Hooten Sutton Kinter Jr. Ruel Fessenbecker Warren Harwick Harvian Raasch Hooten Sharon Wiorek Inga Harwick Emery Jayne Fields Victoria & David Olsen Roland Hoppe, My Husband Robert Kirt Germaine Krause Eileen Hoppe Unity Lutheran Church, Jeffrey Hasby Brookfield, WI Glenn Frank Joan Petersen Neal Hunger Unity Lutheran Church, Lois I. Kuehn Inga & Stevie Knappe Brookfield, WI Bill Hatcher Rev. Dr. Wolf Knappe Alice Knicklebine Ewald Ickert Viola Frank Helga Ickert E.W. “Nick” Knickelbine James Frank John Hatcher Alice Knickelbine Alice Knickelbine Peter Ickert Austin Franke Helga Ickert Dad Knobloch Julie Jolitz Mary Hatcher Klotzbuecher Jean Rosier Alice Knickelbine Stephen Jackelen Viola Frieberg Anne-Marie Nickel Jane Knobloch, Twin Sister Warren & Cinnie Frieberg Donald Hayes Jean Rosier Steve Hayes Bob Jacobs Ernst Fritz Deb Jacobs Mom Knobloch Unity Lutheran Church, Edward & Edna Heimerl Jean Rosier Brookfield, WI Bernice & Marcella Heimerl Jean Jacobs Deb Jacobs Ruth Knobloch Hause Dorothy Froscher Jeff Hemschemeyer Jean Rosier Warren & Connie Frieberg Unity Lutheran Church Ortwin & Bertha Janke Naomi Knoll Dr. Fred Koenitzer Alice Gaalaas Mary Henricks Betty William Linda Gaalaas Richard & Karen Merklein William & Hazel Jarchow Richard & Karen Merklein F. John & Carol Evert Clarence & Ruth Kossert A.J. Heule Naomi Knoll Daniel Gilmiester, My Dad Lynn Butenhoff Bill & Nancy Jensen, Debbie Mason Parents & Brother, Jeff Marie Kraak, My Mother Edwin T. Heyne, My Chris & Lori Schultz Ruth Yankus Earl Goodman Husband Mary Ann Goodman Joan Heyne Ron Johnson Leslie Krause Unity Lutheran Church, Germaine Krause Arvie Gordon John Mark Heyne, My Son Brookfield, WI Ann Gordon Joan Heyne Harvey Krueger, My Warren Johnson, Barb’s Husband Mary Jane Gordon Grace Higgins Father Lorraine Krueger Ann Gordon Michael & Marianne Neuman Rev. & Mrs. David Patterson Allen & Eileen Kruger Steve Graeme Anna Hildebrand Mardell Jung, My Friend’s Ronald Kruger Greg Graeme Carol Hayes Mom Debbie Mason Elfreida & Edna Kraft Larry Grassel Ray Hilgart Gloria Kraft Unity Lutheran Church, Unity Lutheran Church, Edna & Ernest Kanning, Brookfield, WI Brookfield, WI My Parents Franziska R. & Karl Lang Ellie Kimmel Mary Rose Schroeder Ron & Bernice Greenwald Allan Hoeser Holly Lauer Jennifer Wills Ellen Karrels Lang Relatives—Bavaria Unity Lutheran Church, Germany Ellen “Mickie” Greif, My Mom Garth Hoffmann Brookfield, WI Mary Rose Schroeder Sharon Porfilio Kevin & Susan Baumann Robert Kendler Rev. Dale M. Larson Harold Guenther Audrey Holmes Gladys Larson Gloria Larson Lorraine Guenther David & Judith Holmes Tim Larson

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Dorothy Larson Mike Maloney My Nephews Marcella Olp Tim Larson Nancy Maloney Jackie Vandenberg Lynn Butenhoff John Larson Emma Marlin My Parents Alan Olsen Unity Lutheran Church, Inga Harwick Jackie Vandenberg Victoria & David Olsen Brookfield, WI Bob Marquardt My Siblings Jennifer Olsen Esther Laudon Unity Lutheran Church, Sr. Rose Kroeger Victoria & David Olsen Nancy Maloney Brookfield, WI My Sisters: Audrey, Betty, Ted Olsen Herbie Laudon Eleonore Marquardt Doloris, Jean, Margarite & Victoria & David Olsen Nancy Maloney Robert & Patricia Maile Ruth Eileen Hoppe Val Olsen Renata Laukandt Oswald Marquardt Victoria & David Olsen Richard & Karen Merklein Robert & Patricia Maile My Sister-in-Laws Jean Moberg Jackie Vandenberg Lois Olson Victor Maschoff, My Dear Helen Towell Debbie Lawrence Husband Arnette Nelson Cheryl Rodriguez Lois Maschoff Gladys Larson Fred & Jane Otterstein Gail & Tom Osterfield John & Lyn Otterstein Donald Leech Dick Mattson Margaret Leech Rob & Becky Lonergan John & Ruth Nelson Our Granddaughter, Julie Betty Mattson Robert & Joan Coffey Richard & Marsha Olson Kathy Leffler Nancy Maloney Eric Mattson Lee & Margaret Neumann Our Parents and Sister Betty Mattson Terry & Kathryn Hoeppner William & Nancy Bagemihl Violet LePage Marie LePage Helen Mattson Karen Nycz Our Parents Betty Mattson Gerald & Patricia Behling John & Pat Brandstaetter George Liebl Ingeborg R. Leibl Rosa & Peter Mayer Anton Oberneder Our Parents Hildegard Mayer Mary Rose Schroeder Margie & Steve Burdick Delilah Leifer James Leifer Lou McCargo Isabelle Oberneder Our Parents and Step-Mom Deb Jacobs Mary Rose Schroeder Kathleen & Ronald Sonntag Robert Leifer James Leifer Bernice Meyers Margaret Oberneder Henry & Dorthea Panning Lynn Butenhoff Mary Rose Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Martin Panning Donna Loose Pat Tesch Gail Meyers Maria R. & Paul Oberneder Jr. David Pauley Unity Lutheran Church, Mary Rose Schroeder Deb Jacobs Loved Ones Brookfield, WI Holly Grassin Kremmel Mary K. & Paul Oberneder Sr. Marshall Paust Pearl Miller Mary Rose Schroeder Cherie Swenson Ed Magsig Trudy & David Zarling Gail King Oberneder Relatives— Jennifer Petersen Marlin Mittelstadt Bavaria Germany Joan Petersen Ruth Mai Phyllis Mittelstadt Mary Rose Schroeder Betty Mattson Richard Petersen Alex Molnar Rev. Charles Odahl Joan Petersen George Maile Barb Lindquist Betty Mattson Robert & Patricia Maile Bob Peterson Joan Murphy Charles Odahl Jr. Cindy Ehlers Minola Maile Eleanor Ciurro Betty Mattson Robert & Patricia Maile Leroy Peterson My Brother, Elmer Ruth Odahl Unity Lutheran Church, Wally Malmberg Eileen Hoppe Betty Mattson Brookfield, WI Gladys Larson My Mother & Dad Thomas Oehler Bev Pettit Delores Maloney Eileen Hoppe Phyllis Mittelstadt Nancy Maloney Nancy Maloney

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Tony Pistulka Jr. Clara Schaeffer Dora Singer Morris Timm Teresa Dorn Jim & Hilda Baumgartner Joan Singer Teresa Dorn Matthew Poehlman Irv Schefelker Gordon Singer Wanda Tischner, My Mother Mark & Tami Miller Janice Schefelker Joan Singer Jill Lindberg Arthur Preisler Mildred Scherr Holly Christina Stahl Fran & Grace Toman Julie Jolitz Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Kriehn John & Kari Stahl Bob & Nancy Schrap Judy Kalwitter Rob Preisler Ed Stanek Larry Toomey Julie Jolitz John Schenk, My Husband Barb Stanek Shirley Toomey Elisabeth Schenk Frieda Quaegber Herb Steinbock Donna Trethewey Dieter & Elsbeth Bruhnke Mr. & Mrs. Walter Goldie Steinbock Gladys Larson Schiefelbein Jack Trethewey & Family Dottie Rainey Dolores Schiefelbein Lila Strache Unity Lutheran Church, Gail King Jane Twelmeyer Brookfield, WI Glenn Schiefelbein Susie & Jeff Boardman Dolores Schiefelbein Robert Walter Strehlow Harvey Raasch Unity Lutheran Church, Verna Ugelstad Harvian Raasch Hooten Walter Schiefelbein Jr. Brookfield, WI Anne-Marie Nickel Dolores Schiefelbein Vivian Raasch Eva Stutzman, My Friend Jon Vallette Harvian Raasch Hooten Hanna Schmilewski Pam Weisel Nancy Vallette Dori Lemke Marilyn Ramlo Rev. Harold Swanson Jerry Van Dyke Marge Shantz Lynne Schmitz, My Friend Berit Swanson & Chris Johnson Unity Lutheran Church, Pam Weisel Brookfield, WI Brad Rank Charlotte Swenson Carol Hayes Karen Schneble Cherie Swenson Mr. & Mrs. Herb Van Eerden John Schneble Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van James Reed Jr. Karen Taschler Eerden Sr. Unity Lutheran Church, Doreen Schneider Unity Lutheran Church, Brookfield, WI Mary Breest Brookfield, WI Tillie Van Pietersom Cheryl Rodriguez Jane Regnitz Mary O. & Adolf Schroeder Bob Tesch Marcy Mattson Mary Rose Schroeder Pat Tesch Nick Vasilievich Unity Lutheran Church, Dorothy Remus Birdice Schultz, My Mother Marion Tesch Brookfield, WI Nancy Vallette Teri Flemming Marie LePage Gerald Vatne Henry Rihm Donald Schultz Barbara Thielke Jeri Vatne Victoria Olsen Dolores Schiefelbein Marian Thielke Robert Vedder Gladys Robinson Donald Schultz, My Robert Thielke Andy & Lisa Vedder Helen Towell Husband & His Family Marian Thielke Jeanette Schultz Louise Voit Bud Rosier, Husband SSG Matthew V. Joan Drapp Jean Rosier Helen Schultz Thompson, Green Beret Eleanor Ciurro Behling Family Albert & Rose Voss Fran Rosier Bob & Audrey Richter Eleanor Ciurro Jean Rosier Jean Schultz Marcy Mattson William & Mae Thompson Helena Vucicevic Jan Rozek Joan Singer Unity Lutheran Church, Jean Rosier Betty Schwartz Brookfield, WI Unity Lutheran Church, Wilbert Thoss, Pa & Grandpa Scott J. Saefke Brookfield, WI Mark & Linda Thoss Arthur Wachs Jan Saefke Ida Wachs Rev. Albert Singer Catherine Tietz Marjorie Wachs Delores Sandoval Joan Singer Susan Winans Marcy Mattson Judith Drees

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Mike Warner INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS Sharon Daniels Shirley Koenitzer Teresa Dorn IN HONOR OF... Dona Czarnecki Betty Williams Betty Weisel, My Mother Harvin & Mary Ann Dawn Davis Dolores Korbel Pam Weisel Abrahamson Deb Jacobs Jean Moberg Gerhard Weist Dave Hahn Mallory Davis Kris Kowald Dieter & Elsbeth Bruhnke Rob & Becky Lonergan Deb Jacobs Deb Jacobs Joe Werkert Terry Abrahamson Family Bill Dermody Sr. Rose Kroeger Marcy Mattson Harvin Abrahamson Marge Shantz Jean Moberg Helen Towell Darlene Wyeth Theo Abrahamson Family Miloudi Elafess, The Love Eleanor Ciurro Harvin Abrahamson Of My Life Mr. & Mrs. Rollo Krueger Nancy Becher Leota Benson Florence Wezyk Miller Adeline Amberg Mark & Tami Miller Helen Towell Elvis, The Light Of My Life Ron & Tom Kruger & Family Nancy Becher Ronald Kruger Ken Williams Martha Andeen Alice Knickelbine Mark & Karen Aamot Ann Erickson Donna Loose Helen Towell Minna Smith Jeff Wiorek Cathi Anderson Sharon Wiorek Caroline Klebenow Annie Eubanks Basil Mahaney Curtis & Velma Eubanks Jean Rosier Jimmy Wiorek Marilyn Arndt Sharon Wiorek Helen Towell Steve & Judy Farwig Hadley Mahaney Lucille Farwig Jean Rosier June Wiorek Brenda & Rupert Ayres Sharon Wiorek Marva Amore Deborah Fitzsimmons Lesley Mahaney Marilyn Bub Jean Rosier Helen Witte Derrick Ayres Ralph Witte Marva Amore Mike Fortin, RN & The Maggie Mahaney Terrace Supportive Services Jean Rosier Bob & Vivian Wollenberg Timoy Ayres Marva Amore Team Bob & Ann Borowski Linda Zywicki Shawn Mahaney Jean Rosier Vivian Wollenberg Pat Behling Cherie Swenson Gertrude & Owen Grisham Mr. & Mrs. Tim Schowe Wendy Smith Wende Mahaney Unity Lutheran Church, Roger & Rerry Bell Jean Rosier Brookfield, WI Dave Hahn Eleanore Hahn Nancy Hahn Tim Maloney Lewis & Eunice Wrangell Janet Beltman Ruby Hauch Shirley Toomey James & Sandy Wrangell Lynn Butenhoff Paulette Hardy Marianne Martin Edward Yankus, My Jai Brett Marva Amore Caroline Klebenow Husband Helen Towell Ruth Yankus Inga Harwick Betty Mattson Marilyn Bub Victoria & David Olsen Rob & Becky Lonergan Shirley Yeager Lucille Farwig Jean Rosier June Hoffmann The Merkliens Tom Buck Kevin & Susan Baumann Jean Moberg Lorraine Zembinski Cherie Swenson Unity Lutheran Church, Marge Jothen Jean Moberg Brookfield, WI Dick & Marilyn Butzer Caroline Klebenow Richard & Karen Merklein Dave Hahn Helen Towell Lou & Elaine Zywicki Pastor Mary Martha Kannass Linda Zywicki Win Couchman Judy Klawitter Ken Mueller Jean Moberg Agnes Rademan Alice Knickelbine Pamela Wu

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David Myers Steve Sanders Ann Towel Marilyn Bub Joseph & Carolyn Sanders Jean Moberg Lucille Farwig Elizabeth Schenk Ida Wachs My Five Children Carolyn Sanders Judith Drees Jan Bruskewitz Marjorie Wachs Dolores Schielbein Viki Olsen Jean Moberg Sandy Wals Richard & Karen Merklein Cherie Swenson Bill Schier Emily, Jessica & Ben Olson, Dave Hahn Mildred Williams Our Grandchildren Who Cherie Swenson Jean Rosier Work & Volunteer At Luther Manor Gloria Schmeling Ralph Witte Don & Beulah Star Helen Towell Ralph Witte Our Grandchildren: Link, Carol Shreder Ruth Yankus Jake, Olivia, Ava & Jack Jean Rosier Ruby Hauch Rev. & Mrs. David Patterson Dick Shreder Linda Zywicki Diane Pauley Jean Rosier Cherie Swenson Deb Jacobs Dolores Schruba OTHER Gladys Larson Jim Porfilio DONORS... Sharon Porfilio Lois Shipley Anonymous Roberta Pratt Kevin & Susan Baumann Lisa Collins Marilyn Bub The Soenksen Family: Bob & Sue Karlman The tree lighting is a magical Orville Treptow Jason, Michelle, Emma, Kaare Lein sight for adults and children Marlene McClure Mr. & Mrs. Emil Rademan Rachel & “Rosie” Linda Zywicki Nancy Spindler Agnes Rademan Don & Kathy Waldo Arleen Reiff Diane Springer, My Bazaar Caroline Klebenow Inventory Partner Nancy Becher Don & Arlene Reif John Fink Lorrie Stanek Barb Stanek Sylvia Reinholdt Harvin Abrahamson Maggie & JP Swenson Cherie Swenson Lois Rosholt Attendees braved the brisk Mark & Karen Aamot Berit Swanson Chris Johnson air to attend the outside Jean Rosier, Mother & ceremony Grandmother Ruth Tamms Wende, Shawn & Maggie Jean Moberg Mahaney Frances Teufel Jeff Rosier Barbara McDonald Jean Rosier Debora Toomey Jenneane Sanders Eakin Shirley Toomey Joseph & Carolyn Sanders Arline Thoss, Mom Peter Sanders Mark & Linda Thoss Joseph & Carolyn Sanders Pastor Jack Trethewey Ruby Hauch

28 | ABUNDANT LIVING MEMORIAL GIFTS Many individuals choose to remember their loved ones by making contributions to Luther Manor. We recognize and celebrate those in whose memory gifts have been given. Those who have been memorialized are listed below in bold- faced type and are followed by the names of the donor(s). The following memorial gifts were received between August 1st, 2016 and January 31, 2017. If you would like to remember a loved one with a gift to Luther Manor, please contact Luther Manor Foundation at 414.831-8950 or [email protected], or use the gift envelope included in this issue.

IN MEMORY OF... Marge & Fred Brossmann Elsie Duemmel, My Mother Eleanore Hahn Greater Milwaukee Nancy Stern Nancy Hahn Marie Adameak Foundation—Marge & Fred Michael & Marlene Adameak Brossman Fund Virginia Einem, Shirley’s Alice Hanson Mother Edward & Lois Kinsfogel Al Janet Buchen Richard & Shirley Behrendt Nancy Becher & Miloudi Sherry Boyd Barbara Hartinger Elafess Corwin & Patricia Millier LaVerne C. Evert Martha Andeen John & Carol Evert Pastor Ron Froehlich Richard B. Anderson Ella Bullis Inga Harwick Dottie Anderson Nancy Kavasch Gert & Erv Faesi Pastor Dave Patterson Dale & Judy Faesi Jim Thunes Al Arndt Virginia Burgess Marilyn Arndt William & Jane Schulz Charles & Fern Gylling Estella Harvey Bill & Carla Knuth Barbara Carter Genevieve Aykens Almira Buscher Chuck & Jan Hammond Mary Buscher Carla Ganswindt Warren Harwick Ralph Ganswindt Dave & Cheryl Walker Norbert Badten Ralph Cairns Inga Harwick John & Heather Badten Eileen Cairns Heidi Giencke Delyle & Margaret Beyer Joann Hawley Henry & Marie Baker Bill Cary Janet Beltman Karen Hermsen Roger and Carol Baker Elaine Cary Ted Giencke Ellen Sabady Alice Knickelbine Maria M. Bauer Carol Casser Cheryl Schmitz Joan Vick Heimann David Bauer Ron & Dolores Blust Bill & Joyce Van Valzah Bonnie Vick Richard & Naomo Dassow Joan Baumann Suzi Melau Edna Gierach Florence Held Kathi Brueggemann Jim & Mary Starzman Kathleen Held Mary Lou Coogan, My Wife Dorothea Benke Frank Coogan Darren Gilmore Mary Henricks David & Judith Benke Nancy Becher & Miloudi Harvin & Mary Ann Barry & Carol Sheingold Marcella Cooper Elafess Abrahamson Dale & Carol Hoefner Gordon & Evelyn Block Ken Holley Norma Goehlen Russ & Bonnie Duffner Marian Thielke Guy Corragio Dorothy Poenisch Richard & Barbara Schultz Cheryl Schmitz Bill & Joyce Van Valzah Earl Goodman Irene E. Bockhorst Robert J. Herman Emeric Dakich Mary Ann Goodman Peter Bockhorst Harvin & Mary Ann June Herman Abrahamson Dorothy Graf A.J. Heule Enola and Harold Borgh Chris Layne Lynn Butenhoff Karl & Ellen Olinger Mr. & Mrs. James H. Davies Sr. Robert & Loraine Van Eerden Margaret Graf Henrietta Heumann Hester Borkowski Chris Layne Thomas & Jeanine Heumann Barbara Hensley Michael Dillett Jim Dillett Robert Graf Roger & Ethel Hoffman Harold & Catherine Braatz Chris Layne Betty Kannal Bob & Caryl Braatz Regina Dombeck Brenda Boff Harold Guenther Viola Hutts Madelyn Brissette Lorraine Guenther Rita Whittow Janet Beltman Monetta Dorau Cheryl Schmitz Mary Buscher Dorothy Haas Henry & Viola Jensen Don & Arleen Haas Steve & Debra Jensen ABUNDANT LIVING | 29 MEMORIAL GIFTS continued Genevieve Johnson Alice Kosowski My Parents, Wallace & Lillian Gwen Puestow Dennis & Pat Lange Rod Kitick Tom Lavers Anonymous Ginni Verthein Jennifer Rath Ruth E. Kronberger Arnette Nelson Oscar & Belle Jung Paul & Sue Kronberger Lisa Chew Marilyn Ramlo Joyce Heinrich Renata Laukandt Erik & Kay Huth Clair Ramlo Dick & Karen Merklein Marge Jothen Hilda Kaiser Constance Kling Catherine Reano Dennis & Karen Justus Margaret Laun Bradford & Mavis Kraft Delores Nix Ken Laun Gladys Larson Robert Kendler Ingrid Finnan Herman Reckert Pastor Ron Froehlich Betty Lissack Bob & Sandie Smith Mary & Erma Legler Nancy Lissack Helen Kitick William and Elvira Reardon Erik Nelson Elsie Riesenberg Rod Kitick Shirley Nelson Jan Bruskewitz Anna Lind Susan Nelson Pastor Ron Froehlich Kathryn Kitick Annette Lind Rod Kitick Paper Machinery Corp. Raymond Roche Jon Lissack Employees Randy & Barbara Guyer Lester & Eva Knaack Lisa Chew Richard & Sheila Stevens Wayne & Patricia Viereck Bernice Strzauch Mary Ruehle Donna Loose Chuck & Sue Ruehle Inga & Stevie Knappe Harvin & Mary Ann Howard & June Neustedter Wolf Knappe Abrahamson Bob & Caryl Braatz Virginia Ruplinger Mary Vettel Alice Knickelbine George & Dotty Roth Maria & Paul Oberneder, Harvin & Mary Ann Mark & Minna Smith My Grandparents Lucy & Mike Russell Abrahamson Loved Ones Mary Rose Schroeder Susan Russell Janet Beltman Marjorie Davis Marjorie Davis Dorothy O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Rutter Mary Ann Goodman Kathryn Lucas Ken Laun Russ & Margaret Rutter Gordon & Marion Hatcher Dian Phillips Cora May Otzelberger, My Patti Salwach’s Mother Joyce Heinrich Alice Mathison Wife Nancy Becher & Miloudi Patricia Honeyyager Bob Otzelberger Elafess Patrick & Elizabeth Kelnhofer Karen Brown Ruth Militzer Dick Mattson Our Parents and Sister Gary Schei Ms. Nashban The Mattson Family Bill & Nancy Bagemihl Jodi Schei Jean Novotny Fred & Elinor Miller Our Parents Jean Schulz Carol Prange Bob & Audrey Richter Bill Schulz Jean Rosier Edward & Jeanine Maly Marilyn Schrader Raymond T. Morris Our Parents & Step-Mom Irmgard Schmidt Mildred Seefeld Joanne Morris Ron & Kathy Sonntag Robert & Susan Ames Sue Szymanski Marian Thielke Gladys Mortag Earl Palmer Harold Schmitz Jim Thunes Judith Oehler Robert Palmer Linda Devitt Mr. Ugent Charlotte Pecus Bonnie Schober Powers Tom Woehrle Helen Mudra Bob & Susie Cadwallader Kathleen Almond Marjorie Davis Mary Ellen Kiesner E.W. “Nick” Knickelbine Barb Mesar Mary & Adolph Schroeder, Kay Fenico Gary & Lane Mudra Michael & Marianne Neuman David & Cheryl Oldenburg My Parents Alice Knickelbine John & Lynn Poelzer Mary Rose Schroeder Debra Slater Dennis & Marge Pecus Walter & Elinore Knuth Angele & Ron Vigder Thomas & Julie Ann Pecus Delores Schruba Bill & Carla Knuth Carol White Randal & Julie Rottier Tom Lavers William Schoeller John Koenitzer Lucille Mueller Gene & Marie Semmann Joyce Koenitzer Janet Engel Ervin & Lucille Platt Ron Semmann David & Judith Benke Edward Koester My Father, Dan Harriet Shumway Arleen Reiff Diane Berry Jakubowski Marie Pogorelc Fred Shumway Robert & Beverly Yelle Rev. Erwin Kolb My Parents Esther Simenson Bardeen Bernice Kolb Paul Heck Roger & Barb Cobb 30 | ABUNDANT LIVING MEMORIAL GIFTS continued Helen Sorensen Sgt. Matthew Thompson Alfred Tucholke, My Father Virginia Wilke Mark Sorensen Martha Andeen Ingrid Finnan Janet Beltman David Stetter Jens Thunes, My Father Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Van Margaret Wood Rose West Jim Thunes Eerden Janet Beltman Robert & Loraine Van Eerden Don and Eunice Koehler Otto Stibbe Erna Throndson Joyce Stibbe Louise Peterson Harriet Walvig Gladys Wright Thomas & Joanne Douglas Sandra Westbrook Hazel S. Stoller Laurence & Wanda Tischner Gordon & Roberta Fritsche Hollis Tischner Florence Weiermann Aaron Zagorski Nancy Ganung Roberta Pratt Jean Strawbridge Wanda Tischner, My Mother Jill Strawbridge Jill Lindberg Betty Weisel Elsie & George Zahn Pam Weisel David & Julie Meier Blanche & Thomas Terry The Treptows Candy Mueller Orv Treptow Elvira Wellnitz Edna Zelt Carol Zelt Carol Zelt TRIBUTE GIFTS The following individuals were honored by their families and friends. Tribute gifts serve to commemorate birthdays, wedding anniversaries or other special occasions or to simply show appreciation for a friendship or act of kindness. Those who have been honored with a gift to Luther Manor are listed below in bold-faced type and are followed by the names of the donor(s). The following tribute gifts were received between August 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017. If you would like to pay tribute to a loved one, please contact Luther Manor Foundation at 414.831.8950 or [email protected], or use the gift envelope included.

IN HONOR OF... Joan Horsefield’s Birthday Sister Rose Kroeger’s Birthday Pastor Duane Sandstrom Steven & Monika Horsefield Robert & Ellen Bladorn Jane Sandstrom Martha Andeen Jean Moberg Kathi & Bruce Campbell Adrian Jacobs, Keeper of Chuck & Sue Ruehle Cheryl Schmitz & Lori the Circle—Sandy Salteaux Ann Towell Schultz for all the great work Anita Doubek’s Birthday Spiritual Center they do with we volunteers Lillian Love Linda Zywicki Luther Manor Foundation Suzanne Lengling & the Work They Do Anne Erickson Marge Jothen Ken Holley Dolores Schruba Ann Towell Nancy Sack Sandra Gutowski Jean Moberg God The Jothen & Warmie Families Sr. Rose Kroeger Mr. & Mrs. Norman Seeger Susan Koeferl Carl & Eileen Lund Dick & Karen Merklein Chris & Frank Janssen Mary Ann Goodman, for Alice Knickelbine My 7 Great Grandchildren Callie Simmons helping us Patti Franz Alice Wagner Dolores Nix Glenn & Lois Port Gordon & Marion Hatcher Our Parents Dorothy Stuhlmacher Josephine Grant th Donald Koehler’s 90 Birthday Nancy Becher & Miloudi Elafess Terry & Beth Stuhlmacher Sister Rose Kroeger Joanne Krause Delores Nix William Peter Tom & Mary Suyama Ann Towell Donald & Eunice Koehler Carol Prange Richard & Geri Koehler Your Friends at the JACL—WI Lydia Gutekunst Mark & Cheryl Schmitz Photo Pictorial Journalists of Chapter William & Penny Gutekunst Milwaukee Bill & Joyce Van Valzah Eunice & Donald Koehler, Richard Yehl Molly B. Hartley for their many years of Debra VanValzah Delores Nix volunteering at Luther Dorothy Poenisch Donna Woleben Manor Phil Poenisch Raymond & Eleanor Headlee Linda Dailey Ruth Militzer Ann Stannard Residents Who Need Help Bob Otzelberger ABUNDANT LIVING | 31 A ministry of the United Lutheran Program for the Aging 4545 N. 92nd Street • Wauwatosa, WI 53225

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