Mark and Lynn Rudig established this scholarship in honor of their wedding in 1993. In lieu of wedding gifts, Mark and Lynn suggested that donations to the Mark and Lynn Rudig scholarship fund at the Western Foundation would be welcome. Lynn was employed by the...

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Mark “Rudy” Von Ruden to honor his memory. Mark will always be remembered for his strong work ethic, sense of humor and inviting personality. He was always quick to lend a helping hand or support to anyone...

Charles and Marian Loeffler, the parents of Marnee M. Loeffler, initiated this scholarship in her honor and memory. Marnee taught in the School of Engineering and the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison until her death in 1988.

Upon graduation from La Farge High School in 1952, Marty joined the US Navy for a four year term. He then attended Platteville State Teacher’s College with the desire to become a teacher. When he discovered that college wasn’t for him, he joined the US Air Force for...

Martin and Dorthy were married in 1953. Martin was employed by the then C. B. & Q. Railroad as a fireman, advancing to being an engineer. He worked for the railroad over 40 years. Dorthy was not employed after marriage and enjoyed gardening and volunteer work. The...

In 1955, Mary (Teen) Milne came to La Crosse, Wisconsin, with her husband and three children. For several years she enjoyed being a homemaker and mother, doing volunteer work and participating in numerous clubs and organizations. Always longing to become a nurse,...

After Mark Von Ruden passed away in 2013 due to complications of Leukemia, his family and friends wanted a special way to honor his life and continue his heart to help others succeed. The group thought a poker run on the Mississippi was the perfect way to remember...

The Mike Stacey Endowed Scholarship for Allied Health at Western Technical College was established by Mike’s wife (Virginia), son (Daniel), along with numerous friends and family. Mike was a graduate of Penn State University, Veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam, ...

In a world often dazzled by high-profile figures, there exist hidden gems whose impact is felt far and wide, even though they prefer to remain in the background. George and Betty Kruck are the embodiment of such understated yet monumental contributors to the...

Joyce graduated with academic honors from the registered nurse associate degree program at Western in 1977. During her time at Western she had raised 5 children at home alone after a divorce in 1974. Joyce went on to get her Bachelor’s of degree from University of...

Monna Thompson joined the faculty of WTC as an instructor in the Technical Nursing Program in 1972. She was appointed program head in 1975 and assistant chairperson for the Health Occupations Division in 1984. She retired for health reasons in February of 1988. Monna...

“Frank,” as he was known by most of his business associates, graduated from Central High School in 1931. He took an electrical course and attended night classes at La Crosse Vocational and Adult School (now Western). He worked as an electrician for Electric Supply...

Nancy Mills was a long time Food Service Instructor at Western Technical College. She retired in 2006. This scholarship designed to support a full time student in the Must be enrolled full-time in the Food Production Specialist Program, Culinary Management with a...