Gifts to the MLS Foundation

For the Fiscal Year 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023

Memorials

I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die
John 11:25

 

In Memory of Ronald Alexander

Gast, Guy & Katherine

In Memory of Raymond F. Arnold

Arnold, Rev. Matthew & Beth

In Memory of Ruben and Mildred Auernhamer

Auernhamer, John

In Memory of Finneas Bater

Cereske, Al & Sue

Weir, Dr. James & Susan

In Memory of James Behrmann

Behrmann, Bill

In Memory of Margaret (Schultz) Bents

Bents, Dewayne

In Memory of Janet & Hugo Bilitz

Bilitz, Steven & Paula

In Memory of Jerry Birkholz

Birkholz, Carolyn

In Memory of Smokey & Betty Boyd

Taylor, Dale & Lynn

In Memory of Joe Burke Jr., Patricia Burke, John Burke, and Cathleen (Burke) Jacobs

Burke, Michael

In Memory of Scott Buth

Mellgren, Joanne

In Memory of James Clabuesch

Cereske, Al & Sue

Martin, Jeanne

In Memory of Loren Dietrich

Bortulin, John

DeLucia-Drew, Kimberly

Dunbar, Myron

Holtz, Hogey & Jan

Kruse, Judith

Kuske, Peter

Rathje, Randy & Diane

Scharrer, David & Krista

Schmidt, Carolyn

Schmugge, Prof. Karl & Lisa

Schoch, Dennis & Elaine

Shaffer, Larry

Stindt, Loraine

Stindt, Sue

Taylor, Dale & Lynn

In Memory of Elizabeth H. (Frenzel) Draheim

Draheim, Ken

In Memory of William “Bill” Dudewicz

Dudewicz, Jeanette

In Memory of Leslie Dunbar and Henrietta Dunbar

Dunbar, Myron

In Memory of Forrest & Phyliss Findlay

Iles, Rev. Charles & Sharyl

In Memory of Rev. Theodore & Dorothy Frey

Wice, Lance & Susan

In Memory of Hazen Fritz

Schroeder, Gary & Ellen

In Memory of Jim Frohmader

Banda, Judy

Fitzpatrick, Richard & Susan

In Memory of Doris Goodeman (MLS 1949)

Dunbar, Myron

In Memory of Rev. Doug Hartley

Schultz, Paul & Joyce

In Memory of Margaret “Peggy” Hartman

Davies, Eleanore

Hartman, Michael & Dawn

Kingsbury, Bob & Stacie

Milnes, Charlotte

Ninke, Ronald

Schaaf, Ardra

Thomas, Elizabeth

Weaver, Sandie & Avery

Wichert, Gilbert & Naomi

In Memory of Dave Heyn

Anonymous Donors

In Memory of Rhonda Hoffmann

Hoffmann, Gregory

In Memory of Dan Holton

Holton, Marlene

In Memory of Elton & Lela Iles

Iles, Rev. Charles & Sharyl

In Memory of Alan D. Irvine

Cereske, Al & Sue

In Memory of Hannah Kieta

Kettelhohn, Clem

In Memory of Lowell Kraft

Auernhamer, David & Betty

Dast, Lois

Donor, Anonymous

Kraft, Nancy

Kraft, Nancy

Schaaf, Ardra

Wichert, Gilbert & Naomi

In Memory of Larry Krantz (MLS ’59)

Krantz, Larry & Carol

Traub, Judith

In Memory of Evelyn Krause

Lightfoot, Paul & Julie

In Memory of Wesley Krause Jr

Pitt, Diane

In Memory of Gail Lisius

Lisius, Tim

In Memory of Rhonda (Graubner) Marker

Kuehl, Rev. David & Susan

In Memory of Marlene Marks

Marks, Andrew & Shannon

Marks, Cheryl

In Memory of Marlene Marks and classmates who have gone to heaven

Marks, Norman

In Memory of John A. Marsh

Marsh, Nanette

In Memory of Mark McMaster

Schroeder, Hedy

In Memory of Mark “Sparky” McMaster

Taylor, Dale & Lynn

In Memory of Edward & Frances Meyer

Maul, Dan & Nancy

In Memory of Lorraine Miller

Holton, Marlene

In Memory of Barbara Moll

Roekle, Jim & Betty

In Memory of Miles Mose

Schoch, Dennis & Elaine

In Memory of Kurt D. Mueller (MLS 1977)

Emmerich, William

In Memory of Rev. Robert P. Mueller

Mueller, Donna

In Memory of Barbara Naumann

Vitale, Russell & Mona

In Memory of Heidi Neumann (MLS 1983)

McCloskey, Michael & Julie

In Memory of Lyle Ogg

Ogg, Wanda

In Memory of David Oppermann

Schmugge, Prof. Karl & Lisa

In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Donald Ortner

Rehfeldt, Naomi

In Memory of Richard Perrigo

Iles, Tim & Nancy

Starr, Rev. Richard & Laurie

In Memory of Steve Pitt

Pitt, Diane

In Memory of David Porter

Porter, Alberta

In Memory of Susan Post

Miragliuolo, Patricia

In Memory of Elizabeth Pretzer

Pretzer, John & Ellen

In Memory of Rev. Ora Christian Riemer

Riemer, Rev. Frederick

In Memory of Werner & Joanne Rosenbaum

Rosenbaum, Rev. David & Jennifer

In Memory of John Sazy

Sazy, Marie

In Memory of Sharon Schaewe

Schwartz, Lawrence & Becky

In Memory of Dorothy Scharrer

Pretzer, John & Ellen

In Memory of Christine Scheele

Scheele, Rev. Martin & Sandra

In Memory of Tom Schmidt

Holtz, Hogey & Jan

Schultz, Paul & Joyce

In Memory of George W. Schmiege

Schmiege, Rick & Laurel

In Memory of Lynn A. Schroeder

Schroeder, Steve & Sarah

In Memory of Prof. Armin Schultz

Hafner, Virginia

In Memory of Jerome Schultz

Koeppen, Rev. Robert

In Memory of Gary D. Schulz

Schulz, Janice

In Memory of Dale Selves

Clark, Rev. David & Bonnie

Holbrook, Robert & Rhoda

In Memory of Donna Jean (Klement) Semro

Westendorf, Ruth

In Memory of Michael Sheppard

Martin, Robert & Marlene

In Memory of Jessica Ann Sigmund

Maier, Duane & Ruth Ann

In Memory of Milton Spaude

Kruse, Judith

In Memory of Prof. Jerome Spaude

The Eugene & Carol Schultz Trust

In Memory of Douglas Stindt

Hoefner, Carol

In Memory of Rev. Donald Thompson

Thompson, Dr. Glen & Beth

In Memory of Ken & Colleen Tindall

Muentener, Gary & Judi

In Memory of Marge & Lawrence Toelle

Schulz, Lauren

In Memory of Martin and Mabel Toepel

Heyn, Sandra

In Memory of Carmen Traub

Traub, Judith

In Memory of Brad A. Trommer, MD PhD

Mossner, Arlene

In Memory of Rev. Karl Vertz, MLS Class of 1957

Koeppen, Rev. Robert

Vertz, Rev. Tod

In Memory of Brenda Wakefield

Hoffmann, Gregory

In Memory of Rev. Kenneth L. Wenzel

Waters, Barry & Kara

In Memory of Fred & Arlene Wenzel

Wenzel, Ronald

In Memory of Patti Wichert

Wichert, Alan

Wichert, Gilbert & Naomi

In Memory of Rev. Herb Winterstein

Peterson, Eunice

In Memory of Edward & Lorretta Witt

Maier, Duane & Ruth Ann

In Memory of Prof. Meilahn Zahn

Paap, Marietta

In Memory of Erna Zahn

Schultz, Paul & Joyce

In Memory of Rev. Michael J. Zuberbier

Manthey, Rev. Marcus & Barb

 

 

Honorariums

“I thank my God every time I remember you.”
Philippians 1:3

In Honor of Chuck Beach

Nommensen, David & Bonnie

In Honor of Covenant VNA Hospice Staff

Schultz, Paul & Joyce

In Honor of Giabella Finelli

Maul, Dan & Nancy

In Honor of Deb Gorsegner

St Luke Lutheran School, Vassar

In Honor of Adam Heinlein

Muentener, Gary & Judi

In Honor of Larry (MLS 1959) and Carol (MLS 1958) Krantz

Krantz, Mark

In Honor of Kyle Loeffler, Class of 2023

Loeffler, Leroy & Sharon

In Honor of Pat Mecham

St Luke Lutheran School, Vassar

In Honor of Ken & Bonnie Metevia

Zoellner, Mark & Amy

In Honor of Madeline Miller, Andrew Miller

Wakefield, Josh & Kate

In Honor of MLS Class of 1959

Gruetzmacher, Robert & Carolyn

In Honor of the MLS Class of 1966

Iles, Rev. Charles & Sharyl

Hartman, Warren & Lois

In Honor of Erich Neumann, Emily (Neumann) Montecinos, and Micah Neumann

Neumann, Neil & Amy

In Honor of Kim Pringle

St Luke Lutheran School, Vassar

In Honor of Vickie Rupprecht

St Luke Lutheran School, Vassar

In Honor of Dave & Chris Scharrer

Luetzow, Pres. Mark & Bethel

In Honor of Silas Schmitzer

Backus, Rev. David

In Honor of Andrew Stephens

Backus, Rev. David

In Honor of Eric Thieste

Backus, Rev. David

In Honor of Julia Becker and Tyler Trapp

Laramy, Magdalena

In Honor of Courtney and Nolan Valus

Schultz, Keith & Sherry

In Honor of Evan Wakefield, Ethan Wakefield, Autumn Wakefield, and Olive Wakefield

Wakefield, Josh & Kate

In Honor of Rose Walker

St Luke Lutheran School, Vassar

In Honor of Dr. Jim & Susan Weir

Wolohan, Dr. Michael & Marcia

In Honor of Joel Zahn

Backus, Rev. David

In Honor of Jacob Zieroff and Braylin Zieroff

Zieroff, Kathleen

In Honor of Jerry & Lois Zoellner

Zoellner, Mark & Amy

In Celebration

“Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.”
Psalm 150:1

In Celebration of 90 years of God’s blessings

Roekle, Jim & Betty

In Celebration of 60 years of marriage

Roekle, Jim & Betty

With Gratitude for MLS Faculty and Staff, 1988-1991

Gervais, Gregory

 

Gifts of Thanksgiving

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion,
and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:11

Anklam, Gary & Catherine

Anschuetz, Harold

Archibald, Jolene

Ast, Ssgt. Ralph & Beverly

Avila, Chris & Lisa

Baldauf, Rev. Paul & Gloria

Baldwin, Edward & Karen

Baldwin, Rev. Jason & Jodie

Balge, Rev. Richard & Lois

Balza, Steve & Laura

Bame, Robert

Barancik, Jeff & Terry

Bauer, Prof. David & Barbara

Bendeich, Carl

Bennett, Susan

Berger, Ruth

Bertelsen, Gerald & Darci

Bickel, Rev. Timothy & Julia

Binnington, Wayne & Kerry

Boertman, Tim & Beth

Boldt, Janet

Borchard, Roger & Nancy

Borlaug, Marc & Julie

Boyd, Tom & Carlene

Brands, Brian & Renee

Brenner, Dr. John & Patricia

Broekhuizen, David & Christina

Buetow, Marie

the Buetow Family Charitable Gift Fund

Buschmann, Mark & Gay

Busman, Carrie Reif-Busman & Ryan

Byers Trust

Carvey, Scott

Cereske, Al & Sue

Cereske, Diane

Chartrand, Rev. Ross & Charissa

Christner, James & Joanne

Cole, Kaitlyn

Compton, Randy & Valorie

Curphy, Alice

Dagen, Dennis & Janet

Danell, Alice

Dast, Dennis

Decker Family Foundation

Doble, Cory & Jill

Dobson, Terry & Susan

Domke, Victor & Judith

Douglas, Richard

Drayer, Michael & Gretchen

Dunbar, Myron

Ebert, Donald & Eileen

Eddy, David & Kelly

Emanuel First Lutheran Church

Erdmann, Kerry

Eubank, Chris & Nicole

Evans, John & Linda

Faith First Foundation Donor Advised Fund

Falck, Jeffrey & Karena

Fedewa, Kim & Kathy

Feest, Steve & Heidi

Fein, Daniel & Lori

Feusse, Floyd & Jane

Finkbeiner, Bruce & Diana

Finkbeiner, Jim & Sue

Finkbeiner, Ryan & Lisa

Fischer, Warren

Fitzpatrick, Richard & Susan

Frey & Heather Presley-Frey, Joel

Frey, Martin

Fritz, Dennis & Jean

Froehlich, Mike & Kristin

Gaitan, Lacey

Gardy, Maxwell & Sharon

Geiger, Kevin

Gies, Paul & Laurie

Gilgen, Gary & Diane

Guettler, John & Dolores

Hafner, Virginia

Hagen, Dr. Amy

Hanan, Joshua & Kimberly

Hanink, Dennis & Lou Ann

Harris, John & Mary

Hartman, Warren & Lois

Hartwig, Bruce

Haus, John & Dorothy

Hayes, William

Heidenberger, James

Hensler, Bob & Lonnie

Hensler, Dale

Hensler, Dan & Lori

Hensler, James

Herman, Alan

Heyer, Arnold & JoAnn

Hill, Jessica

Holtz, Hogey & Jan

Hope Ev. Lutheran Church – Hartford, MI

Hozeska, Jonathan & Carrie

Hufnagel, Clay & Edeen

Hupman, Lynnette

Iles, Greggory & Kristine

Iles, Rev. Charles & Sharyl

Iles, Tim & Nancy

Irving, Lynne

Johnson, James & Diana

Johnson, James & Kathleen

Johnson, Timothy

Kain, Karen

Kasischke, Lou

Kellermann, George & Jennifer

Kempf, Jay

Kempfert, David & Mary Lou

Kestner, Chris & Gina

Kettler, David & Michelle

Kienzle, Stephen

Killinger, Rev. Michael & Jessica

Kingsbury, Bob & Stacie

Kinsman, Brad & Georgene

Klockziem, Bud & Virgene

Koch, Steven P

Koehler, Rev. David & Stacey

Koeppen, James & Carla

Koeppen, Rev. Robert

Korthals, John & Kim

Kramp, Larry

Kramp, Peter

Kriewall, Royce

Krueger, Mike & Pam

Krueger, Rev. Robert & Connie

Kusowski, Richard

Ladies’ Aid Society of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, South Lyon

LaGore, William D.

Larsen, Gladys

Larson, Jerry

Last, Gerald

Lehman, Len & Ros

Lesser, Carol

Link, Dr. Richard & Sherri

Lovett, C. Howard & Dawn

Luetzow, Pres. Mark & Bethel

Lynn, Casey

Maaske, David & Kay

Malchow, Ruth

Manthey, Elsa

Marks, Norman

Marquardt, Dale & Elizabeth

Martin Luther Memorial Home, Inc.

Martin, Jeanne

Martin, Robert & Marlene

Martin, Scott & Jennifer

Mason, Randy & Nicole

Maul, Dan & Nancy

Maurice, Mark & Mary Jane

Maus, Cecil & Wilma

Mayeda, Corey & Rachel

Mazurek, Darren & Alexis

Mey, Lawrence & Donna

Meyer, Rev. John & Tammy

Miller, Harold & Carla

Miller, Hunter

Miller, Lee & Amy

Miller, Scott & Anne

Minkina, Donnie & Carol

Mishler, Janet

Mitchell, Mary

Montaba, Steven

Muentener, Gary & Judi

Munson, Jonathan & Melissa

Nehring, Kathryn

Nowak, Casimer & Pamela

Obermiller, Ruth

Ochoa, Rick & Karla

Ohr, Roy & Darlene

John R. and Elaine E. Paap Family Charitable Fund of InFaith Community Foundation

Paap, Jeffery & Elaine

Peil, Tim

Petermann, Rev. Joel & Jane

Peters, Dennis

Pretzer, John & Ellen

Priebe, Deborah

Priebe, Mike & Lisa

Prost, Prof. Matthew & Brooke

Pussehl Jr., Donald

Randall, Roberta

Rapp, Randy & Jannie

Reaume, Betty

Redick, Nancy

Rehmer, Rev. Norman & Arlene

Reinert, Gerald

Retberg, Rev. Andrew & Amy

Retberg, Rev. Lawrence & Kay

Ristow, Wendy

Rittierodt, John & Susan

Rogahn, Ruth

Rondeau, Bonnie

Rothermel, Richard & Cheryl

Salgueiro, Josefa

Sayan, Karen

Schaible, Gloria

Schaible, Michael & Anita

Scharrer, Caleb

Scharrer, Dave & Chris

Scharrer, David & Jami

Scharrer, Mike & Brooke

Scheuerlein, Prof. Eric & Jessica

Schleef, Douglas

Schmidt, Carolyn

Schmugge, Prof. Karl & Lisa

Schreiner, Rev. Troy

Schreiner, Ron & Barb

Schroeder, Anne

Schuette, Craig & Kimberly

The Eugene & Carol Schultz Trust

Schultz, Paul & Joyce

Schultz, Ron & Roseann

Schwab, Bryan & Patricia

Seafert, Rev. Larry & Karen

Sellnow, Larry & Lynn

Shaffer, Ronald & Mary

Sharrard, Dale

Shultz, Kenneth & Linda

Shuster, Ryan & Laurie

Slangor, Wisson & Sarah

Smith, Ella

Smith, Jerab & Erin

Solomon, Carol

Solomon, Jack & Carol

Spike, Dr. Richard & Madelon

St Jacob Lutheran WIN GS (Women in God’s Service)

St John Lutheran Church – Sturgis, MI

St Paul Lutheran Church – Saginaw, MI

Kasischke, Dan

Stehle, Luke

Stieve, Richard & Olga

Swaffer, Dan & Linda

Swanson, Charlotte

Tabor, Fred & Delores

Teske, Ken & Jennifer

The Walter and Marcia Lueth Charitable Fund

Thews, James & Francine

Thomford, Rev. Luke

Thompson, Michael & Dawn

Trier, Norman & Sharon

Troike, Garrett

Tystad, Marie

Uhlenbrauck, Rev. Kurt & Karen

Valus, Nolan & Courtney

VanLue, Jared

VanWagner, Jamie & Kaylene

Varner, Joanne

Ventura, Michael & Rachel

Virant, Mark & Jodi

Vitale, Russell & Mona

Vogel, David & Tracy

Wakefield, Jason & Stephanie

Wakefield, Josh & Kate

Wakefield, Robert

Waldbauer, Richard & Doris

Waltz, Bari & Wendy

Waters, Barry & Kara

Watson, Brian & Libby

Watson, Sally

Watts, Terry & Melanie

Weber, Larry & Jill

Weihrauch, Carl & Audrey

Welch, Barbara

Wenzel, Ronald

Westendorf, Rev. Daniel & Eunice

Westendorf, Ruth

Wetters, Derrick & Peggy

Whitmer, Steven & Janeen

Wilken, David & Joann

Wilkens, Annette

Williams, J. C.

Wiltse, Carolyn

Wohlfeil, David & JoAnn

Wolter, Travis & Sarah

Zandee, Jeanne

Zieroff, Jacob & Jessica

Zoellner, Mark & Amy