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NameYearsAddressCurrent OccupationOther Comments
Ralph Helt1963-1971725 20th Street West Des Moines, IAAV Coordinator, Grinnell College
Casey Fuerst??? 1980s15011 Davenport Circle, Omaha, NE 68154Director/Marketing for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistriesWas a camper at Lutheran Lakeside in the 80s and it truly shaped my life. I now work in Outdoor Ministries and am still passionate about it!
Sarah (Westphal) Hellvig1994, 1996-1998Badger, IowaNurseLooks like fun! Would be great to reconnect with everyone!
Sarah Zeman1970-72; 1978; 1980; 2002-present1208 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 51360SeamstressI was a camper at Lutheran Lakeside from 1970-1972; worked on staff in 1978 and 1980; work at camp as a volunteer today.
Richard Thousand1970-82Ames, IAEngineerWas a camper from 1970-1978 and worked at the camp 1980-1982.
Lexi Stahly903 Lakeside Ave., Lake Park, IAn/aI enjoyed my first time at camp this past year and cant wait to attend this year!
Sonya Reimers Staudt1980-81?Maxwell, IA (hometown: Griswold, IA)Domestic Engineerstill have fond memories of my 1st camp experience and can remember a lot of the crazy songs we sang.
Gary "Z" Zeman1973 off and on til 19801208 Hill Avenue Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360Camp Ranger - Lutheran Lakeside CampI have come full circle from 1973, returning to Lakeside in September 2008,after 25 years of working in the mental health feild. Camp is a wonderful place - come see us soon.
Jeff Wheeler1983Camp Bucca, KBR Unit # 60517, APO, AE 09375Defense ContratorA fond experience that I still reflect on. Regretfully, I will not be able to attend as I will be 'out of town' at that time.
Bob Schofer1986-1990216 S. Ridgewood Dr, Wichita, KS 67218TeacherI have missed camp and the lakes every summer since my last.
Dan Kahl1982-83;85-86;88-963345 Effingham, Manhattan Kansas KSU Community DevelopmentWhat a magical place LLC is. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone this summer.
Tess Olson1970s-1980sFairdfield, OHPsychologist I was a camper for 8 years and on staff for 3 years. LLC was an important part of my spiritual growth. The friends I met over the years continue to be in my heart.
Karla Bellows Niederkofler85? to 961026 Pleasant St. Forest City, IA 50436Winnebago County Auditor Was a camper, SIT, and staff.
Destiny Hastings8Cedar Rapids, IA Placement DirectorCongratulations on 50 years of sharing the love of the Lord and all of the amazing things He does with so many campers, counselors and staff!
R.L. "Lou" HargensNever lucky enough to goSpirit Lake IowaRetiredCongrats to LLC for the first 50 years. Volunteer and asst Ranger for the last thre years. What a super "job."
Kevin Diers1982 or 83212 W. Green St. Apt. 2 Clinton, MOPhysical Therapist Assistant
Michael Swenson1985-19916030 N Sheridan Rd Chicago ILMusician, Admin AssistantLLC gave me my first connection to my Higher Power. I experienced what it was like to come into a new place and be loved instantly - and I had a chance to give that back as a counselor.
Jeni Lofgren-Barnhart1987-19932405 Morgan st Sioux City, IA 51104homemakersounds likean awesome idea!!!
Jessica Steen1998-2002; 2008-09Cherokee, IAstudent at UNIDad is a pastor who took kids to confo. camp, so I first set foot on the camp around '94, was a camper 5 years, then was a counselor for 2 summers. Love it!
Noel Kahl2002Katy, TXDirector of Teen Life Ministry
Ashlynn FrederickWeekend 2008Watertown, SDHigh School StudentVery beautiful and well layed out. A lot of fun.
Jake & Joy (Stuber) Alsop2004Belvidere, ILJoy - Paster, Jake - Sales ConsultantCamp counselor's in 2004... Hey good Cookie!
Annette Olson1 year - 197370049 210th street Colo, Iowalab techThis was the best summer of my life, so far!!!!
Allysen Lovstuen1999-2001, 2004-present2372 Winnmakee Rd. Waukon, IA 52172High School Math TeacherI was on staff 1999-2001 and have been back as a family camper since my oldest was born in 2004.
Gretchen Last Stanley1994-1996?330 8th Avenue NorthTransitional Kindergarten - 4th Grade Music TeacherI was a counselor for two years. Then the day camp director my final year. Lutheran Lakeside has shaped my life in more ways than I could ever imagine. I have found life long friends in Christ through LLC.
Craig Sills1995709 Broad St #25 Story City, Iowa 50248MaintenenceBack to the same occupation I had at Lakeside. I had a blast working there, I miss mowing the grounds and moving tables and bbq grills, fixing sinks, everything was fun. The 3 man v-ball team we had never lost. I actually shot 100 free throws on the court on afternoon and made 95. Going to dinner with the staff, belly flop contests, it was all good.
Matt Williams1994 (SIT); 1995-1996 (Counselor)Willmar, MNPastor of Children Youth and Family Ministries - Calvary Lutheran ChurchSpent 1 summer as an SIT and 2 as a counselor. Time at LLC was great part of my faith development.
Judy Engh1997-2005Anchorage, AlaskanurseHope to see lots of folks at the 50th reunion!!
Kenton D. Kinnaird1963-641026 E. Uintah St. Colorado springs, Colo.AttorneyI was waterfront director for two summers. Dean Moss was our fearless director. And after all these years, I remember Brucy who helped us make the grounds beautiful. I logged many hours on the tractor cutting grass.
Katy Samuelson King62111 130th Street Essex, IA 51638momI loved camp! I remember it vividly. I hope my kids can attend someday!
Amy Kueper (Kindwall)1986-1991Spirit LakeChildren's Ministry Coordinator, Child Care Center Director, Parenting Class FacilitatorMany years as a camper and 5 years on staff. My two oldest of three kids are now regular camp attenders -- they love it too. Looking forward to the reunion and the week of Family Camp to follow.
Kathy Khommanyvong1970's528 Richmond StreetPsychologist I loved this camp. It was very very fun.
Dan Miltner1976-1990ChicagoAssistant Professor - UICLooking forward to coming back to Lakeside. It was my summer "home" for many years.
Laura Thomsenlate 70's early 80'sKansas CityEvent Planner (seeking employment)LLC was the best part of Summer! I plan to arrive Saturday morning. It will be good to reconnect with everyone and see the camp again. Is Freda's Craft Cabin still there?
scott b monson122809 locust st kerrville tx 78028golf course maintainencemy family moved there march 1960 to take care of and watch it grow my dad was caretaker for 17 years his name was bruce monson
Debora Holmes2 summers camper, 2 summers counselor, 1 summer program manager, used to be frequent visitor :)Olympia, WA but will probably be returning to the Midwest soonpublications editor, church pianist/vocalist/choir director, mother of 2-year-old twin boys (so, three jobs)I'm going to miss the reunion this summer by a few days (visiting MN through the 4th of July), but hope to stop by to at least see Zemans and Savages on my drive back. Someday my children will attend Lakeside, I am sure of it. I want them to experience the same paradise. Blessings to everyone in their missions.
Susan Summers1975actressCamp taught me all that I know. Move it, shake it. Work it.!
Steven UllestadWas there at the beginning!Cedar Falls, IABishop10.5 inches of rain and weeding the tree nursery.
Erik Ullestad19991240 66th StreetYouth & Family Minister
Dean Maas1964-651244 S Utica Tulsa, OklahomaPastorBrought the Cross...from Davenport, Iowa...to place At time the camp was open field..in which we planted all the trees...which make up the forest ot the present camp now are a forest...
Eric Carlson1977-19899574 Forest Ave, Clive, IA 50325Assistant to the Bishop, Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCAI was a camper from '76-'84, and then on staff as counselor and program director through '89. An amazing decade + of faith formation, incredible friendships (some of my closest friends today), and where I met my wife (Beth Lingwall). Now my kids are Lakesiders, and love it. Can't wait for the reunion!
Mark Johns1964-69, 1970-72, 1978-nowCedar Falls, Iowaprofessor at Luther CollegeI was a camper in the '60s, swimming in the lagoon and jumping over tree seedlings. I was on staff three summers in the early '70s. From 1978 on I brought confirmation campers nearly every year, or came to enjoy the place. Currently on the Board.


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