Donor Recognition
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:
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


