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 2025
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Jana (Christen) Albers ’85 and Kevin Albers
Donald Bachman ’69 and Edith Bachman
Hayley Bakula
Daniel Barrett ’23
Nancy K. Barry
Thomas Berven ’63
Gracia (Kraabel) Blanchard ’69 and Stephen Blanchard ’69
Catherine (Turner) Boulanger ’69 and Jay Boulanger
Renee (Anderson) Brown ’72 and Charles Brown
John Brugge ’85 and Sara Hulsether ’85
Susan (Marks) Carlson ’75
Brad Chamberlain and Julie (Torkelson) Chamberlain ’96
Suzanne (Preus) Dahl ’53
Randa Duvick ’78 and Dave Grosnick
Martha Haugerud
Dennis Hove ’75 and Carol Hove
David Judisch and Gail Judisch
Jessica Kath ’04
Andrew Kretz and Elisa Kretz
Kathryn (Jordan) Litow ’81 and Charles Litow
Alison (Smith) Lohmann ’15 and Josh Lohmann
Jill Meyers-Welch and Morris Welch
Cheryl (Westrum) Mishek ’79 and Walter Mishek
Karin Nelson ’93
Marsha (Weckwerth) Olch ’82 and Lee Olch
Katya Ouchakof ’02 and Mike Krajewski
Megan Patch ’08
Mark Pribbenow ’81 and Mary Pribbenow
David Quam ’08 and Allison Quam
Jarrod Quinlivan ’05 and Jennifer Quinlivan
Eric Ringlien ’85
Thomas Rosholt ’85
Lisa (Johnson) Smith ’90 and Paul Smith
Dirk Stadtlander ’00
Daniel Stout ’94 and Annie Dean
Jonathon Struve ’02
Amalia Vagts ’95 and David Lester
Jenifer K. Ward
Laura (Holcomb) Wold ’83 and Philip Wold ’82
Helen (Knutson) Wurtzel ’57 and Norbert Wurtzel ’61
Richard Ylvisaker ’50 and Joanne Ylvisaker
Heritage Club Members Making Additional Planned Gifts 2025
Karen (Wilken) Braun ’85
Edith Copley ’74 and Carole Campbell
Laura Ellis ’86
Bruce Filippi ’70
Carol (Nelson) Gibson ’69
Deborah (Hafner) Hafner DeWinter ’73 and Sally Stanfield
George Hagen and Joann Hagen
Ronald Harder ’65 and Carol Harder
Thomas Hellie ’75 and Julie Olds
Ann Leon ’75
Lorri Lobeck ’80 and David Shelstad
Mary (Swenson) Rettig ’79 and David Rettig
James Stromberg ’69 and Louise (Spielman) Stromberg ’70
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