The Oakwood Foundation gratefully acknowledges every gift. Unless someone wishes to remain anonymous, his or her name is published in Oakwood’s newsletter, Update, and annual report. A memorial wall on each campus recognizes all who have given memorial gifts of $1,000 or more.

These special recognition opportunities are available:

The Oak Society

recognizes those give $500 or more between January 1st and December 31st of each year.

The Golden Oak Society

honors those who give $1,000 or more between January 1st and December 31st of each year.

The Lifetime Golden Oak Society

recognizes cumulative giving of $20,000 or more. A tree is planted in recognition of support at this level and the giver’s name is listed on a wall of honor.

The Preservation Society

honors those who have given cumulative gifts of $75,000 or more, or at least 5,000 hours of volunteer service to benefit Oakwood. Members are recognized on engraved bricks bordering the flower gardens of Oakwood.

The Oak Circle

recognizes those who make a planned gift to Oakwood Village. Gifts could be made through a will or trust, a charitable gift annuity, insurance or retirement assets. All names are added to the Oak Circle Giving Tree.

Outstanding Service Award

Oakwood’s Outstanding Service Award is presented each year at the annual meeting of Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc. This prestigious award is given to a person or couple that has provided exceptional leadership to Oakwood through their volunteer service and financial gifts.

Recipients:

2011: Tom Rivers

2010: LeRoy Johnson

2009: Hazel Olson

2008: Dale & Betty St. John

2007: Earl Thayer

2005: Elaine H. Warskow

2004: Ruth Dobbratz

2003: Charles & Diane Stumpf

2002: C. Richard Nelson

2001: Rosemary Schmidt

2000: Jan Liddle

1999: Barbara Armstron

1998: Reuben Lorenz

1997: Angeline Beld

1996: Willard & MaryEllen Fuller

1995: Victor & Dolores Schwenn

1994: Dr. James & Sharon Gutenberger

1993: Robert & Lillian Grede

1992: Earle & Maryan Hanson

1991: Lyman Frazier

1990: Ruth Petersen

1989: Arthur & Genevieve Kurtz

1988: Jeanette Renk

1987: Eugene & Jane Lehrmann

1986: Floyd & Martha McBurney

1985: Orrin & Adeline Berge

1984: Lynndon & Norma Brooks

1983: Berlyn & Marion Oestreich

1982: Donald & Nancy Haselhorst

1981: Rubert M. Steinhauer

1979: George & Erna Vogel

Appreciation

Person's Name
Donnors are recognized in our newsletters, trees planted in their honor and engraved bricks bordering flower gardens at Oakwood.

Mission Statement

Oakwood is a Lutheran ministry serving generations of aging adults, encouraging individuality, worth and well-being throughout life.