A PUBLICATION OF LUTHER HOME OF MERCY, WILLISTON, OHIO VOLUME LXXXI SUMMER 2013 NUMBER 2 Great is Thy Faithfulness Well there I was, thinking everything was going along just fine; and would probably stay that way for a while. Then I attended a legal update on The Affordable Care Act, followed by another meeting on Sequestration and the Medicaid Budget. “Dear Lord,” I thought, “could we just start this over, go back to a simpler time; and was it ever like this for Pastor Schleicher?” We tend, sometimes, to think of the past as a “sim- pler” and less challenging time; but records speak clear- ly of formidable barriers overcome by those who have gone before. In fact, Pastor Max and Pastor Edmund Schleicher were tested many times to the edge of endur- ance; but, thankfully, remained faithful, persistent, and mission-driven to establish and advance the ministry of Luther Home of Mercy through two generations. An old song book published by Edwin O. Excell, Re- vivalist song leader for Rev. Sam Jones, features a little known but instructive piece written by “E. O.” himself.The work is titled The Model Church; and goes like this: “Well, wife, I’ve found The Model Church, And worship’d there today; It made me think of good old times, Before my hair was gray…” The song continues, reflecting on the friendliness of the people, the spirit of their sing- ing, the old songs, the old message. Though written more than a hundred years ago, the words reveal a couple of enduring lessons: † That even in the good old days, people longed for the good old days; † And their longings were comforted by Jesus, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. …Pastor Don Wukotich
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A PUBLICATION OF LUTHER HOME OF MERCY, WILLISTON, OHIO
VOLUME LXXXI SUMMER 2013 NUMBER 2
Great is Thy FaithfulnessWell there I was, thinking everything was going along
just fine; and would probably stay that way for a while.
Then I attended a legal update on The Affordable Care
Act, followed by another meeting on Sequestration and
the Medicaid Budget. “Dear Lord,” I thought, “could we
just start this over, go back to a simpler time; and was it
ever like this for Pastor Schleicher?”
We tend, sometimes, to think of the past as a “sim-
pler” and less challenging time; but records speak clear-
ly of formidable barriers overcome by those who have
gone before. In fact, Pastor Max and Pastor Edmund
Schleicher were tested many times to the edge of endur-
ance; but, thankfully, remained faithful, persistent, and
mission-driven to establish and advance the ministry of
Luther Home of Mercy through two generations.
An old song book published by Edwin O. Excell, Re-
vivalist song leader for Rev. Sam Jones, features a little
known but instructive piece written by “E. O.” himself. The
work is titled The Model Church; and goes like this:
“Well, wife, I’ve found The Model Church,
And worship’d there today;
It made me think of good old times,
Before my hair was gray…”
The song continues, reflecting on the friendliness of the people, the spirit of their sing-
ing, the old songs, the old message. Though written more than a hundred years ago, the
words reveal a couple of enduring lessons:
† That even in the good old days, people longed for the good old days;
† And their longings were comforted by Jesus, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
…Pastor Don Wukotich
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MISSION STATEMENTWe are a Ministry Enriching Lives and Individual Abilities.
VALUE STATEMENTIn order to carry out this mission, we are committed to the following values:
FAITHFULNESSLuther Home of Mercy expresses its faithfulness to religious values and family through a ministry of service to others.
STEWARDSHIPLuther Home of Mercy practices responsible stewardship of resources available to us and strives for the highest standards of accountability
ETHICAL BEHAVIORLuther Home of Mercy is compassionate, caring and loving while providing services based on professional and ethical standards.
INTEGRITYLuther Home of Mercy is committed to carrying out our professional responsibilities in a manner consistent with our training and experience.
DIVERSITYLuther Home of Mercy recognizes and respects the uniqueness of every individual – resident, client, staff and visitors to our programs.
Tree of Service Honoring StaffA beautiful “Tree Of Service”
is hanging on the wall in the Ad-
ministrative Building, honoring
120 staff members who have
served Luther Home for 20 years
or more. The plaque under the
tree reads “In Honor of all employ-
ees for their service to others day by
day and all through the night with
special recognition of those having
provided twenty and more years of
devoted service in the ministry of
Luther Home of Mercy. Therefore,
be steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord
knowing that your toil is not in vain
in the Lord.”
Thanks to the men and women
whose names are on the leaves of
this tree for their dedicated years
of service!
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Last year our Luther Home of Mercy (LHM) Board of Directors and the Filling Memorial Home of Mercy (FMHM) Board of Directors authorized formation of a Joint Committee to discuss whether a closer working relationship would be helpful to both ministries. Comprised of four representatives of each Board, the Joint Committee has met monthly for nearly a year. Through the course of these meetings, it has become clear that:
• LHM and FMHM are well developed, highly respected and important ministries of the Church.
• While both ministries value their individual identities, LHM and FMHM appreciate a long history of working together to support one another in mission.
• This cooperative spirit has proven especially helpful to both ministries in confronting program challenges.
• Future challenges are expected to require more intentional collaboration to sustain and advance these vital ministries.
Given the above, our Joint Committee explored a variety of models aimed at bringing our organiza-tions closer together without loss of identity to either LHM or FMHM. In order to accomplish this objec-tive, the Committee recommended the following for Board consideration:
• That LHM and FMHM jointly establish a new organization titled: Lutheran Ministries of Mercy (LMM).
• That LMM serve as parent to the two legacy organizations, LHM and FMHM, both of which would continue – preserving respective identities together with existing LHM and FMHM Foundations, licenses, certifications, contracts.
• That practical administrative functions including governance and executive leader ship be consolidated under LMM.
The above recommendations were approved by our LHM Board of Directors on February 19, 2013; and, subsequently, endorsed by Delegates in attendance at our LHM Annual Meeting on April 18, 2013.
In follow-up to the above actions, additional meetings are planned to provide opportunity for discussion; and, subject to approval of our LHM Association of Congregations, sup-port for moving forward to establish Lutheran Ministries of Mercy. The re-spective Boards of LHM and FMHM understand that the future will test and challenge all available resources; and, therefore, we both appreciate the advantage of working together with a partner in ministry.
Lutheran Ministries of Mercy
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One of our goals at Luther Home is to provide meaningful activities that our residents enjoy and that will enrich their lives. Each of our cottages on campus has one or two activity aides who together with supervisors, other staff members, and the residents themselves plan these activities.
Popular on-campus events include ““Movie Nights,” birthday and theme parties, Spa Days (relaxing manicures and pedicures while listening to soft music and aroma therapy), swimming, exercise, music groups, story time, .writing letters to family members and friends, and cooking groups. Both outdoor and indoor games/sports and crafts are also popular, especially on weekends.
Off-campus trips are planned as often as possible and include trips to the zoo, Cedar Point, Disney on Ice, the circus, Mud Hens games, UT basketball games, out to eat, and other places of interest.
As one of our activity aides says…relationship building & establishing a rapport with the residents is the key to becoming a successful activity aid. Observing facial expressions, body gestures, and various verbal cues lets them know if the resident is enjoying the activity or getting any benefit from it.
The activity aides along with staff members in all cottages try to see that all residents get involved in activities that are meaningful, fulfilling, and interesting.
Resident Activities
Mashell Singleton, Cottage 11, helps Betsy make one of her favorite dishes…pizza!
Yvonne Copeland & Terri McCrosky make sure the residents in Cottage 6A have plenty of activities to take part in – they took a few minutes to relax with Crystal and Joe.
Kim Cole works with residents in Cottages 9 & 10…here she and Meghan are painting sun-catchers.
Sherrill enjoys having her nails
done by Kasey Purtee & Katie
Wojonowski in Cottage 6B.
In Cottage 2, Carolina Chavez, works
one-on-one with Linda on color
identification.
Jill Skaggs and Scott are hoping these feeders attract birds to Cottage 3.
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Estate of Pauline R. GulauPort Clinton, OH
Estate of Philip KurfisBowling Green, OH
Estate of Walter A. LouysBowling Green, OH
Estate of John A. MeierPerrysburg, OH
Estate of Mrs. Mildred V. TomanicekNapoleon, OH
BequestsBequestsFebruary 1 - April 30, 2013
February 1 - April 30, 2013
GiftsGiftsMr. and Mrs. Fred AbairErie, MI
Advent Lutheran ChurchUniontown, OH
American Lutheran ChurchClinton Twp, MI
ANONYMOUSMr. and Mrs. Fred Anson
Liverpool, NYMs. Judith Ann Anzelmo
Columbus, OHMr. Dale J. Avers
Luckey, OHMrs. Doris M. Avers
Woodville, OHMrs. Linda Baird
Hilton Head, SCMr Ralph Baker
Millbury, OHMrs. Carole Beamer
Martin, OHMr. Richard Beard
Perrysburg, OHMr. and Mrs. George Beery, Jr.
Bellevue, OHBethlehem Lutheran Church
Pemberville, OHMr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Billow
Toledo, OHMr. and Mrs. Harlan Billow
Maumee, OHMs. Le’Veshia Booth
Toledo, OHMs. Kaye Boss
Elmore, OHMr. Richard H. Bosse
Millbury, OHRev. Alvera J. Brandt
Toledo, OHMr. Jerry Brown
Toledo, OHMrs. Mary Butchko
Lakeside Marblehead, OHRev. and Mrs. Chuck Campbell
Toledo, OHChrist Lutheran Church
Bowling Green, OHCity of Oregon Union
Millbury, OHMr. James R. Coldren
Toledo, OHMr. George Cooper
Weeki Wachee, FLMr. & Mrs. Randy Copley
Lindsey, OHMr. and Mrs. James Coyle
Port Clinton, OHMr. and Mrs. Garrett J. Crane
Grayling, MIMs. Virginia Creeger-Below
Martin, OHMr. and Mrs. William L. Dailey Jr.
Elmore, OHMr. Jeffrey Damman
Toledo, OHMr. and Mrs. Joseph A. D’Amore
Swanton, OHMr. and Mrs. Robert E. Damschroder
Oregon, OHMr. and Mrs. Earl Daniel
Bellevue, OHRev. and Mrs. Paul Deppen
Elmore, OHMiss Jean DeWalt
Delaware, OHDigital Community Foundation
Martell, NE
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DolphElmore, OH
Mr. Donald W. DornerPerrysburg, OH
Mr. Kurt A. DotsonWhitehouse, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Alan DravesCridersville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dale DriftmeyerOregon, OH
Mr. Thomas R. DurisToledo, OH
Mrs. Peggy A. EbnerSan Francisco, CA
Mrs. Helen M. EbyNorwalk, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. EulerBowling Green, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. FeusseHolland, OH
First Impressions Hair SalonBellevue, OH
First Lutheran ChurchLeipsic, OH
Mrs. Marilyn J. FlickBowling Green, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. FossFremont, OH
Salon GiannosaShelby Twp, MI
Good Hope Lutheran ChurchBucyrus, OH
Grace Lutheran ChurchElmore, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. GrauWalbridge, OH
Mrs. Wilma M. GreiderFremont, OH
Mr. Charles GundlachSandusky, OH
Mr. Mark HamenRossford, OH
Mr. David HampshireNorthwood, OH
Mr. Richard E. HarderFremont, OH
Trust of Samuel and Gertrude HarkeBoston, MA
Mr. H. W. HauensteinHolland, OH
Mr. Luther HenlinePemberville, OH
Mrs. Jeanette HilleCurtice, OH
Mrs. Jo Ann HillmanOak Harbor, OH
Mrs. Barbara HirzelWalbridge, OH
Mr. Robert HofackerMassillon, OH
Ms. Neoma HoffmanSwanton, OH
Mr. Michael HouseCurtice, OH
J. Henry Huseman, Endowment FundBloomville, OH
Mr. Norman C. HussSylvania, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. JedeleOro Valley, AZ
Pastor Robert JohnsonStony Ridge, OH
Clayman A. & Ruth M. Kabat TrustPompano Beach, FL
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. KalbBloomville, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Dick KellyShelby, OH
Mrs. DeLores L. KleineLuckey, OH
Mr. Delmar KochBellevue, OH
Mrs. Bernice LaPlantzGenoa, OH
Mr. Michael LincicomeElmore, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. LongMillbury, OH
Rev. & Mrs. William LuchtHuron, OH
Lutheran Church of The MasterPerrysburg, OH
Hudson and Angela, from Tanzania, recently visited LHM and enjoyed meeting Elizabeth.
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Tom Austerberry’s Birthday Mrs. Theresa Austerberry Parse Hinsdale, ILMr. & Mrs. Elroy Genzman’s 60th Wedding Anniversary St. John Lutheran Church Women Oak Harbor, OHDoris Gribble’s 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Loren L. Pfaffenberger Toledo, OHEsther House Mrs. Joan Valentine Toledo, OHKing of Glory Lutheran Church’s 50th Anniversary King Of Glory Lutheran Church Sylvania, OHOlivia K. Lemmerbrock Mrs. Kathleen B. Lemmerbrock Sylvania, OHLuther Home of Mercy Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert Rank Sylvania, OHRev. H. Peter Lyberg’s 50th year of Ordination Mr. and Mrs. Lyle M. Schulte Genoa, OHSharon Merritt Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Honsberger Elmore, OHCalvin & Marvel Nelson’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Don Nelson & DonOregon, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew H. Nowak’s 67th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. NowakGraytown, OH
Phyllis Rasmussen’s BirthdayMr. James D. RasmussenChesterfield, MI
Susan Rasmussen’s 55th BirthdayMrs. Phyllis RasmussenFraser, MI
Luther Home of Mercy AuxiliaryWilliston, OH
Ms. Beverly MackeyPort Clinton, OH
Ms. Ruth M. MarquardtToledo, OH
Mr. Norman MerkelToledo, OH
Rev. and Mrs. Kurt T. MeyersToledo, OH
Mrs. Ann E. C. R. MikoCorona De Tucson, AZ
Mrs. Carolyn MillerOak Harbor, OH
Ms. Kathy MorfierBellevue, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. MoteColumbus, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. NelsonPerrysburg, OH
Mr. Daniel NielsenWhite Lake, MI
North Salem Lutheran ChurchUpper Sandusky, OH
Ms. Lisa OblingerToledo, OH
Mrs. Sue OblingerToledo, OH
Olivet Lutheran ChurchSylvania, OH
Mrs. LaVerne PattenCygnet, OH
Dr. Renee PayeWarren, MI
Mr. and Mrs. David PfistererFindlay, OH
Mrs. Virginia C. PodolnyCleveland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. PommeranzToledo, OH
Portage Valley Federation/Luth MenPerrysburg, OH
Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchIda, MI
Mrs. Betty A. RaffertyGalion, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff ReeseWarren, MI
Ms. Joan RentzPemberville, OH
Mr. David RinderknechtUpper Sandusky, OH
Mr. and Mrs.David I. RobertsToledo, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Edward RoeckerMonroe, MI
Mrs. Doris E. RohtertWoodville, OH
Mrs. Debbie RomanoCurtice, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald RootFremont, OH
Ms. Madelayne SaionzkowskiCurtice, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Larry SchallerFindlay, OH
Mrs. Karen SchankeGraytown, OH
Mrs. Esther SchleaAiken, SC
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle M. SchulteGenoa, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. SevitsPerrysburg, OH
Mr. Brian ShadboltWaterville, OH
Mrs. Mary ShanerHamler, OH
Christine Siefert TrustCleveland, OH
Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. SiekPemberville, OH
Miss Joan A. SlebosBowling Green, OH
Ms. Sandee SleddDoraville, GA
Mr. and Mrs. Charles SmithToledo, OH
Ms. Rosemarie SmithCabot, PA
Solomon Lutheran ChurchWoodville, OH
St. Jacob Lutheran ChurchAnna, OH
St. Jacob Lutheran Church WomenJackson Center, OH
St. John Lutheran Church WomenCelina, OH
St. John Lutheran ChurchMontpelier, OH
St. John Lutheran ChurchOak Harbor, OH
St. John Lutheran Church Youth GroupPort Clinton, OH
St. John Lutheran ChurchRocky Ridge, OH
St. John Lutheran Church WomenSandusky, OH
St. John Lutheran ChurchStony Ridge, OH
St. Luke Lutheran ChurchTemperance, MI
St. Mark’s Lutheran Sunday SchoolGraytown, OH
St. Mark Lutheran ChurchGraytown, OH
St. Mark Lutheran Church WomenToledo, OH
St. Martin Lutheran ChurchArchbold, OH
St. Matthew Lutheran ChurchLima, OH
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchBlissfield, MI
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchBowling Green, OH
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchClyde, OH
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchJenera, OH
St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchNapoleon, OH
St. Paul Lutheran ChurchSulphur Springs, OH
Mr. Thad StrobleWaterville, OH
Ms. Barbara StultsFremont, OH
Mrs. Velma L. Sundermeyer Sylvania, OHRev. Richard B. Sutter
Bellevue, OHMr. Robert Suttle
Perrysburg, OHMr. and Mrs. Robert E. Textor, Jr.
Curtice, OHMrs. Aileen Thompson Estate
Bedford, OHThrivent Gift Multiplier Program
Princeton, NJThrivent Choice
Minneapolis, MNThrivent Financial Ottawa county Chapter
Oak Harbor, OHMs Carol Trick
Port Clinton, OHMr. Clinton Trick
Port Clinton, OHTrinity Lutheran Church Women
Fremont, OHTrinity United Methodist Thrift Shop
Genoa, OHTrinity Lutheran Church
Sandusky, OHMrs. Joan Truman
Curtice, OHMr. Leonard Vogelpohl
Genoa, OHMr. Robert F. Walters
Toledo, OHMrs. Beverly Weikinger
Millbury, OHMs. Ruth Wiechman
Columbus, OHMrs. Frances C. Wilson
Toledo, OHMrs. Irene E. Wolf
February 1 - April 30, 2013
Honor RollHonor Roll
Fremont, OHMrs. Marilyn Wott
Clyde, OHZion Lutheran Church
Gibsonburg, OHZion Lutheran Church
LaFayette, OHZion Lutheran Church
Luckey, OHZion Lutheran Church
Valley City, OHZoar Lutheran Church
Perrysburg, OH
Coming Soon. . . Check out the fresh updated
look of our website:
lutherhome.org• View Echoes of Mercy & Volunteer Newsletter on-line.
• More comprehensive employment section
• Information updated on regular basis
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February 1 - April 30, 2013
MemorialsMemorialsElaine L. AckermanMr. Fred C. JohlinWoodville, OH
Marcia AmstutzMr. Fred C. JohlinWoodville, OHMs. Barbara MoellmanElmore, OH
Florence BachMs. Barbara MoellmanElmore, OHMr. and Mrs. Barry MoellmanWarwick, NYMr. and Mrs. David W. MoellmanToledo, OH
Irving & Grace BarlowMrs. Dolores M. KaufmanHickory, NC
Jimmy BaronMr. Robert A. BaronCincinnati, OH
Steve & Elsie BartusMr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Bartus, Jr.Toledo, OH
Rev. Donald BrewerRev. and Mrs. Richard C. FernePickerington, OHMrs. Charlotte C. MarshToledo, OH
Susan, Michael & Megan BrownMr. and Mrs. Clyde SandrockCurtice, OH
M. Earline BuehlerMr. Robert G. BuehlerCarleton, MI
Patricia J. BuehlerMr. Robert G. BuehlerCarleton, MI
Todd BuehlerMr. Robert G. BuehlerCarleton, MI
Jerry DePriscoMs. Barbara MoellmanElmore, OH
J. R. DrakeMr. and Mrs. Ronald GerkensmeyerWilliston, OH
Violet DriftmeyerMr. & Mrs. Robert L. JohnsonSimpsonville, SCMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. LickOregon, OHMr. & Mrs. Michael McCulloughPerrysburg, OHMr. & Mrs. Richard A. OrthOregon, OHMr. and Mrs. Mark PadleyMartin, OHMs. Marcia A. ReelMarysville, OHMrs. JoElaine SchimmingWilliston, OHChildren of Ken Sharlow, SrKenneth & Marian SharlowCarl & Nancy SharlowWade & Jean Ann SharlowRobert & Jeneanne SharlowJack & Marie SimpsonMrs. Jean WittMartin, OH
Daniel FifieldMr. John F. HemingerGenoa, OH
Vickie Kay GenzmanMrs. Winifred GenzmanFremont, OH
Willard GenzmanMrs. Winifred GenzmanFremont, OH
Edward L. GluckMrs. Doris V. GluckYoungstown, OH
Grandchildren, Matthew & DanielMrs. Estella M. RobertsHelena, OH
Lela GreenRev. and Mrs. Richard C. FernePickerington, OH
William Clyde HadleyMr. and Mrs. Michael C OsbornNorwalk, OH
Wilfred HeermeierMr. Frederick HonnefferBowling Green, OH
Josie JacobsMrs. Jo JacobsToledo, OH
Martha KamererMr. Paul KamererHartville, OH
John & Sylvia KaufmanMrs. Dolores M. KaufmanHickory, NC
Shelby KeslingMr. and Mrs. Ralph R. KeslingOregon, OH
Mary KohringMr. & Mrs. Bob EbkaNapoleon, OHMr. John D. MohrmanGenoa, OH
Mrs. Viola KopfmanMrs. Elaine RadunzToledo, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Earl H. LongMrs. Norma L. PenceFremont, OH
Charles L. Mathias, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James E. BoyleToledo, OHMr. and Mrs. Richard R. BurkettToledo, OHMr. & Mrs. Marvin FranckRoanoke, VAMrs. Lorene M. HalseyWest Alexandria, OHMr. and Mrs. James P. MankeMaumee, OH
Florence M. ClarkMr. & Mrs. Charles E TuckerToledo, OH
Juanita E. ClarkMr. Richard L. Clark, Jr.Montpelier, OH
Dianne ClearyMs. Anne Marie DreierMillbury, OH
Gene DamschroderMrs. Lulu J. DamschroderFremont, OH
Loren DamschroderMs. Barbara MoellmanElmore, OH
Walden “Bud” DamschroderMrs. Mary A. DamschroderPerrysburg, OH
Frieda H. DealMrs. JoElaine SchimmingWilliston, OH
Dale DeitemyerMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. BockbraderElmore, OHMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. FishbaughGreen Springs, OHMrs. Bertha C. GahnGreen Springs, OHMr. and Mrs. Randall F. GahnLapeer, MIMr. and Mrs. Jim HoltSugar Hill, GAMrs. Viola McCartyElmore, OH
Peggy looks good in her Mexican sombrero!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Jim and his family enjoy playingcactus ring toss.
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Mr. Tom ValasekElmore, OH
Glenn & Jean MoenterMr. and Mrs. Brad MoenterWaterville, OH
Ernest & Emma NessMr. Robert H. NessGibbon, MN
Jennie M. NobleMr. Nelson E. NobleGwynn Oak, MD
Marian NobleMr. Nelson E. NobleGwynn Oak, MD
Douglas L. OldhamMr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kahlden, JrSt Petersburg, FLMrs. Viv SchimmoellerOak Harbor, OHMs. Sandee SleddDoraville, GAMr. & Mrs. Robert TomkaWashington, IL
ParentsJohn and Joanne BrinkmanLakewood, OH
Barrett J. PauleMrs. Marjorie A. BiehlerFremont, OHMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. PauleElmore, OHMr. & Mrs. Alan G. VanBrocklenTucson, AZ
Freda PfleidererSt. Paul Lutheran Church WomenSulphur Springs, OH
Ronald RadunzMrs. Elaine RadunzToledo, OH
Jean Waid ReillyMrs. Helen ElevickSalem, OH
Michael RentzMs. Joan RentzPemberville, OH
Cara RettigSt. Martin Lutheran Church WomenArchbold, OH
Joseph E. & Kathryn E. RinderknechtMr. & Mrs. Ronald S. MikoCorona De Tucson, AZ
Mary K. RobertsMr. Dean RobertsHolland, OH
Charles RoeggeMrs. Mary M. RoeggeCastalia, OH
Rev. Harold RustMrs. Ann RustLakeside, OH
Donna SandrockMr. and Mrs. Clyde Sandrock
Curtice, OHEileen Sautter
Mr. Hugh F. SautterLake Wylie, SC
Milton SchimmingMr. and Mrs. Clyde SandrockCurtice, OH
Wayne C. SchaferMrs. Leola M. SchaferHuron, O HRev. & Mrs. Jerry SchaferEvan Schafer
Marjorie SchankeMr. and Mrs. Lowell L. HartmanWilliston, OHMr. and Mrs. John F. JaegerPerrysburg, OHLuther Home of Mercy Adm Off StaffWilliston, OHMrs. Patricia B. SchankeNaples, FLMr. and Mrs. James V. SchimmingOregon, OHMrs. Deborah WrightCurtice, OH
Rev. Dave ShugertMr. and Mrs. Paul H. KosePickerington, OHMs. Mara S. SchleicherManassas, VA
Lyman ‘Gabby’ SpragueMr. and Mrs. Donald H. PfaffDelaware, OHMr. and Mrs. Doak Pfaff & FamilyBobbi Wittman & Family
Betty StartzmanMrs. Grace BraidaMonclova, OH
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin SwartzMr. and Mrs. Luther HenlinePemberville, OH
Virginia Wenig ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Ward WenigHayden, ID
Regina TimineyMs. Kathleen F. CuttaiaToledo, OHMs. Mary C. McColoughToledo, OHMs. Stephanie M. VerboskyRossford, OHMr. and Mrs. John WilhelmMonroe, MI
Bruce TraverSt. John Lutheran Church WomenWilliston, OH
Jan Mack TruckeeMrs. Lynn BammanCary, NC
Larry D. WatsonMr. and Mrs. Arthur J. ButlerPataskala, OHMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. ReedGahannna, OH
Irwin WellingMr. and Mrs. Ted BitterMillbury, OH
Mary Jo WeyandtLuther Home of Mercy Adm Office StaffMr. and Mrs. Lowell L. HartmanWilliston, OH
Robert WilsonRev. and Mrs. Thomas A. WilsonToledo, OH
William R. WilsonMrs. Lynn BammanCary, NC
Mary WiseMr. Glenn D. WiseSylvania, OH
Wilbur WittMrs. Jean WittMartin, OH
Edna M. WitteMr. and Mrs. Norbert C. SonnenbergArchbold, OH
Harry & Marcella WozniakMr. & Mrs. Thomas KwiatkowskiMaumee, OH
Mr. & Mrs. William F. MathiesDayton, OHMr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. SeilingToledo, OHMr. & Mrs. Joseph SmithByrdstown, TN
Karl MauelshagenMr. & Mrs. Stephen StahlmanMarietta, GA
Jean McLaughlinMr. Michael P. McLaughlinLyndhurst, OH
John A. Meier, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Greg EckelPerrysburg, OHMr. and Mrs. Robert LemmerbrockBowling Green, OH
Merri JeanMrs. Dolores M. KaufmanHickory, NC
Carl & Martha MillerMr. and Mrs. Carl H. BenschOak Harbor, OHMr. & Mrs. Preston C HoweWhite Pigeon, MIMr. and Mrs. Terry MillingerOregon, OHMr. and Mrs. Carl HemmingerOak Harbor, OH
Martha Elizabeth MillerMr. Gaillard A. BachElmore, OHMr. and Mrs. Ted BitterMillbury, OHMr. and Mrs. Kermit D. CookWoodville, OHMr. and Mrs. William L. Dailey Jr.Elmore, OHMr. & Mrs. Doug DanielLebanon, OHMr. & Mrs. Dave FegleyElmore, OHMr. John FriendOregon, OHMr. and Mrs. Myron J. GieslerElmore, OHMrs. Gladys A. KroosElmore, OHMr. and Mrs. Sheldon Overmyer & FamilyElmore, OHMs. Paige M. PriceToledo, OHMr. and Mrs. Gary C. RhielElmore, OHMr. and Mrs. Warren SchlievertPerrysburg, OHMr. & Mrs. Bill SimonSwanton, OHMr. and Mrs. Clyde E. ThomasNorthwood, OHMr. Jay ValasekPerrysburg, OH
Thanks to the delegates to the NW Ohio ELCA Synod Assembly who donated these needed items for the Four Lutheran Agencies.
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Helping OthersPatti’s hair was getting long, and she decided that
she would like to have shorter hair. So a group of
ladies from her cottage went to a local hair salon
and got their hair cut. Since Patti’s hair was so long
and she had a lot cut off, the stylist asked if she was
interested in donating her hair to help children.
Patti agreed and her beautiful brown hair was do-
nated to “Locks of Love” which provides hairpieces
to financially disadvantaged children under age 21
suffering from long-term medical hair loss from
any diagnosis. Patti was thrilled that her hair was
going to help children!
Summer Golfing OpportunitiesThe 17th Annual Four Lutheran Agency Golf Outing will be held on Friday, July 12, starting with a
shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green. Cost is $85.00 per golfer and
includes coffee & donuts during registration, greens fee, ½ golf cart, use of driving range, and deli
lunch buffet. Prizes will be awarded for the top two winning foursomes in three divisions: Open,
Mixed, and Senior. Your participation in this outing supports the ministries of Filling Homes in Na-
poleon, Lutheran Homes Society, Lutheran Social Services of NW Ohio, and Luther Home of Mercy.
On Friday, August 16, the 28th Annual Luther Home
of Mercy Golf Scramble will be held at Maumee Bay
Golf Course at Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon start-
ing with a Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $70.00 per
golfer and includes greens fees, golf cart, use of the driv-
ing range, and lunch. Prizes will be awarded to the top
winning foursomes in three divisions…Men’s, Women’s,
and Mixed. Proceeds will be used to help furnish the
new homes being built in our Outreach Ministry.
For registration forms for either or both of these out-
ings, contact Karen Schanke at 419-725-5188 or email
[email protected] welcome all golfers to join us for one or both of these outings!
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Great Survey ResultsEvery once in a while you might get to see a baseball
game where there is a “No-hitter” or even more rare the “Perfect Game”. Well that is about what it feels like when a group of surveyors from the Ohio Department of Health, come to Luther Home of Mercy and tell us, after spending 4 days here……”No Citations”. That’s right ZERO, NONE, GOOSE EGGS … A SHUT OUT!!!!! That is what it feels like, but it really isn’t the same. There are about 400 regulations in the federal register that LHM must follow as a Medicaid provider and the survey represents a snapshot of life over the four days that the surveyors are present. These are just some of the things that they review….
• ALL Major Incidents over the past year (over 100)
• The past 4 months of every resident’s UIRs (over 1500)
• The plans and data and information on 10% of our resident sample
• A building inspection of every building on campus
• A visit to every day program site for those residents in the sample.
• Follow up discussions with family members of the sample as deemed needed.
• And medication administration observations and meal observations in every building.
A big THANK YOU to all of our staff members who made this happen!
Cottage 7 Face LiftSince 1984, Cottage 7 has provided a wonderful home to
many residents…but, it was time for a face lift! The Cottage
Supervisors and members of our Maintenance Department
under the direction of Supervisor Denise Hennan, took on
this task. A fresh coat of paint was put on the living room
walls, hallways, and indi-
vidual bedrooms. Glow-in-
the-dark sensory stimulation
lights have been placed on ceilings and walls. The LHM logo has
been placed on the wall along with the LHM core values through-
out the hallways. Room numbers and first names of residents are
beautifully displayed near the door to each room. Resident rooms
are slowly being decorated with colorful bedspreads, new curtains,
and fun decals on the walls. It has been a gradual process, but well
worth the effort for residents, staff, and family members.
In appreciation for a fantastic survey, staff members were treated to a delicious box lunch….Christina Moffitt,
Megan Davie, and Carol Bowles pick up their lunches.
