Heritage Club
Established in 1978, the Luther College Heritage Club is an informal organization for those persons who have been moved by their interest in Luther to make provisions for future gifts to the college. The Heritage Club is a way for donors with this common interest to meet one another, share their interest in Luther, and perhaps find other shared interests.
The Heritage Club is also a symbol and an inspiration. Because planned gifts are so vitally important to the future of Luther College, and because membership in the club is only for those persons who have made planned gifts, the Heritage Club is a symbol of the importance Luther places on this kind of commitment. It also serves as an inspiration for others to make similar gifts and join this important group. The Heritage Club is one way Luther says “thank you” to all those who have made the college a part of their future. We are extremely grateful for your support and dedication.
New Heritage Club Members 2024
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Michael Anderson ’99 and Carryn (Ensrude) Anderson ’99
Patricia Austin
John Bunz ’87
Laura Ellis ’86
Nancy Fincham ’85
Dean Fjelstul and Alice Fjelstul
Barbara Fuller ’72
Denice Hoggatt ’75
Jeanne (Palmquist) Hulse ’86 and Kurt Hulse ’86
Keith Jones ’89
Joy (Hovick) Kissel ’93 and Kevin Kissel
Mary (Housker) Klimesh ’76
Brian Paulsrud ’16 and Olivia (Mitchell) Paulsrud ’16
Marilyn Peitso ’74 and Peder Hegland ’72
Lauren Rauchwarter ’10
Patricia (Urban) Ryan ’66
Kevin Sand ’72 and Leslie (Smith) Sand ’74
Judith Schroeder ’69
Eric Sieger ’97
Joan (Brumwell) Strand ’74 and John Strand ’72
Paul Strand ’66 and Linda (Knutson) Strand ’66
Diane Tacke and James Tacke
Jackson VanKirk ’17 and Madeline (Bouslog) VanKirk ’17
James Wiederhoeft ’75 and Phyllis Wiederhoeft
Cathy (Brinker) Williamson ’78 and Kress Williamson ’78
James Young ’81 and Jodi (Palma) Young ’81
Heritage Club Members Making Additional Planned Gifts 2024
Kelli (Punt) Bacon ’00 and Joel Bacon ’99
Cynthia (Engquist) Beck ’74
Jim Bies ’74 and Susan (Curtis) Bies ’74
Ileen Bruns ’70
Leon Gregg and Linda Gregg
Dayton Henderson ’79 and Amy Henderson
Sandra (Neitzel) Joppa ’87 and Jonathan Joppa ’85
April (Ulring) Ulring Larson ’72 and Judd Larson ’74
Hildegarde (Grevstad) McGown ’57
Keith Rapp ’72 and Mary Pat Rapp
Karen (Mathews) Stuart ’65
Pioneer Memorial Award
The Pioneer Memorial was built to honor the Norwegian pioneers who had the vision to establish Luther College and the determination and strength to build it. This stone memorial was erected on campus in 1936 by alumni and friends for Luther’s Diamond Jubilee. Also honored on the large pillar at the front of the Pioneer Memorial is Laur Larsen, one of the principal leaders during the college’s first 50 years. Because of the significance of the Pioneer Memorial to the history of the college, it was chosen as the symbol for the Luther College Heritage Club.
The Pioneer Memorial Award was established in May 1988 to recognize those individuals whose vision and commitment have moved them to provide for Luther College’s long-range needs through planned gifts. The award honors individuals who have characterized the spirit of the Heritage Club and have served to inspire others through their generous support. Just like Laur Larsen and other early leaders of the college, recipients of this award have been judged to have the vision of continued success for Luther College.
Contact Information
Kelly A. Sorenson, CGPP
Director of Planned Giving and Major Gift Operations
Phone: 563-387-1066