The Founders Medal
The president and Board of Trustees of Elmhurst University established the Founders Medal in September of 1978.
The Founders Medal proudly celebrates, before the community and the world, those citizens who have distinguished themselves through philanthropic or personal service to Elmhurst University.
The 2023 Founders Medal was given to longtime Elmhurst supporters Joseph Prochaska and Gina Prochaska ’88.
For more information about this honor, please contact us.
Past Recipients
2022
- Betsy Goltermann
- Ed Momkus ’74
2021
- Robert Jans
- Timothy Jans ’74
2020
- Alfred N. Koplin
2019
- Ralph Pechanio
- Rudolf “Rudy” G. Schade Jr.
2018
- Dr. J. David Small ’59
2017
- Daniel L. Goodwin and The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies
- Barbara J. Lucks ’73
- Dr. Martha Sampsell
- David F. Sampsell
2016
- BMO Harris Bank
- Dr. Wallace Lagerwey
- The Stanger Family
2015
- The Honorable William J. Bauer ’49
- The Siragusa Foundation
- Edwin E. Sprandel ’50
2014
- Alben F. Bates and Clara G. Bates Foundation
- Roberta Dauderman ’65
- Laura Hyde ’71
- Robert Hyde ’57
- Dr. George H. Langeler ’49
2013
- Raymond J. Allen
- Sally J. Allen
- Denise P. Jones ’90
2012
- Kenne P. Bristol
- Marilyn Graber
2011
- Dr. William Fraccaro ’70
- Joyce Fraccaro ’70
- Dr. Richard A. Nyako ’67
2010
- Abner S. Ganet
- Barbara W. Swords
2009
- Dr. John M. Grollmus, M.D., ’61
- Dr. George Thoma Jr., Ph.D.
2008
- Dr. Bryant Cureton
- Dr. Jeanette Cureton
- Marcia Day
2007
- Kenneth L. Block
- Alice A. Jepson
- Thomas N. Tyrrell ’67
2006
- Marcia Goltermann
- Robert Goltermann
- John W. Popp ’44
2005
- Violet M. Hansen ’53
- Earle Harmon Jr.
- Virginia “Ginny” Harmon
2004
- Ragnar Moen
- Dr. Andrew K. Prinz
2003
- Paul DeBruine ’55
- Ronald G. Goetz
2002
- Joel G. Herter ’59
- Shirley L. Myers
- Thomas O. Myers Jr.
2001
- Robert A. Faganel ’52
- Shirley Scott ’55
- Dr. Thomas Scott
2000
- Lester H. Brune ’48
- Joan L. Brune ’51
- John B. Kelly Jr.
1999
- Dorothy Bosworth ’45
- Ivan E. Frick
1998
- Frank B. Allen
- Joy P. Rasin
- Rev. Joseph J. Richardson Sr. ’89
1997
- William W. Boyd
- Phyllis Tirmenstein
- John Watson
1996
- Robert J. Clark ’53
- Lawrence P. Fricke
- John A. Jump
1995
- Dr. Ralph E. Lundgren ’57
- Rudolf G. Schade
1994
- Alben F. Bates Jr.
- Hazel Stevens Dame
- Robert S. Jepson Jr.
1993
- Betty Buik ’49
- Frank R. Young
1992
- Ruth H. Frick
- Fred W. Gretsch ’71
- Lloyd J. Palmer
1991
- Patricia C. Bergstrom ’71
- Goudyloch E. Dyer
- Harold M. Mayer
1990
- Lygia Brock ’56
- Robert M. Kross ’42
- Theodore H. Kross ’38
1989
- Frank C. Rathje
- Phyliss D. Willett
1988
- Rev. Allen C. Blume ’55
- Lucille H. Franzen
1987
- Milton F. Darr Jr.
- Martha M. Mueller
- Roland Quest ’36
1986
- Virginia C. Sodemann
- Rev. Theodore Van Dyck ’34
1985
- Ervin T. Bosworth ’42
- Herbert M. Licht
1984
- Edwin F. Deicke
- Lois L. Deicke
- Oliver M. Langhorst ’30
1983
- Raymond H. Giesecke
- Erwin J. Goebel ’27
- Thomas H. Price ’35
1982
- Clarence A. Herbst Sr.
1980
- Donald W. Buik
- Rev. Dr. Robert O. Laaser
1979
- Arthur E. Larkin Jr.