Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc.

2007 Volunteers of the Year

Lutheran Homes of Michigan wishes to thank the men and women who provide countless hours of their time, through volunteering, to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. Each ministry site recognizes one outstanding person each year. The 2007 Volunteers of the Year are:

Scroll through to read information about all our special Volunteers or click on the links below to go directly to the one you want to learn more about.

2007 Volunteers of the Year
We Applaud You

A VOLUNTEER is a person who is a light to others, giving witness in a mixed-up age, doing well and willingly the tasks at hand; namely, being aware of another's needs and doing something about it.
A VOLUNTEER is a person who remembers to do the thing to make other people happy, who takes the loneliness out of the alone by talking to them, who is concerned when others are unconcerned, who has the courage to be a prophet and to say the things that have to be said for the good of all.
A VOLUNTEER is a person whose charity is fidelity, who is faithful in an unfaithful world, grateful in an ungrateful world, giving when all about are grasping, listening when others need to tell about their fears and problems.

Monroe - Volunteer of the Year 2007BONNIE KREGEL - LUTHERAN HOME - MONROE

Bonnie has devoted many volunteer hours and has unselfishly shared her many talents and gifts with residents and staff alike. She has been a faithful servant for over 15 years, serving on the Ladies Guild, where she is presently serving as its president. Bonnie enjoys creating and authoring a Centenarian Biography of past and present residents who have reached the milestone of "100" years along with a framed photo that hangs in the main hallway.

Bonnie's generosity of her time extends beyond the walls of the Lutheran Home Monroe - she volunteers at her church (Holy Ghost Lutheran) with Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity.

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Martha Huber - Frankenmuth - Volunteer of the YearMARTHA HUBER - LUTHERAN HOME - FRANKENMUTH

Martha began volunteering at the Lutheran Home Frankenmuth in 1978. She faithfully leads a weekly Bible class, spends time visiting residents so they don't feel lost or forgotten, and puts her faith in action with everyone she meets. Martha encourages spiritual growth, compassion and learning opportunities for our residents.

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Charles Roach - Livonia - Volunteer of the Year 2007CHARLES ROACH - LUTHERAN HOME - LIVONIA

"Mr. Piano Man" is the nickname of Charles Roach who has been volunteering at the Lutheran Home Livonia. Charles is a self taught pianist and plays a multitude of music styles from memory. During each visit, Charles shares a bit of himself by giving each resident a copy of a new poem he has written. His talent for bringing joy, a smile, and a little foot tapping is enjoyed by residents and staff.

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Ruth Kroepel - LHCA - Volunteer of the Year 2007RUTH KROEPEL - LUTHERAN HOME CARE AGENCY & HOSPICE OF HOPE

At a young age, Ruth was taught by her parents a grade school teachers to "work hard ~ be diligent ~ kind ~ and helpful in all instances," and she has done this all her life. She has been a faithful volunteer since 1995. Ruth's assistance has benefited many people and activities, including her tireless help with mailings, sewing bees, the Hearts-for-Hospice campaign and annual garage sale fundraising event.

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2007 Volunteer of the Year - for The Manors - Judy SperryJUDY SPERRY - THE MANORS

Judy has been a volunteer for The Manors for the past year and a half. After learning about the residents' need for a seamstress, Judy joins her daughter, who works in the housekeeping department at McBrite, almost everyday. Judy's unselfishness, her ever present smile, and genuine heart are what people notice about her.

Judy also volunteers for local hospice organizations, which includes visiting and providing transportation for patients.

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Lutheran Homes of Michigan has been blessed with many talented, gifted and Godly volunteers over the years who serve unselfishly and humbly. May God continue to bless these dedicated individuals as they witness to Him through word and deed.

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