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We are Michael and Julie Hert, and our pet dachshund Henry ofOshkosh. Julie and I have been married for over 26 years and have twochildren. Julie is the classic military spouse with a strong family historyof service. She is very active in the Oshkosh Veterans' Community andcurrently serves as Commander for the Ray H. Fuller, Disabled AmericanVeterans Chapter #17 Auxiliary of Winnebago County. Julie is alsoCommander of the DAV Auxiliary, Department of Wisconsin. On apersonal note, Julie enjoys photography and gardening. I have served asan active duty enlisted United States Army soldier during the Cold Waryears (1976-79) in Landstuhl, West Germany. After completing OfficerCandidate School, receiving my commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. On thecivilian side, I was elected to two terms as a Winnebago County BoardSupervisor, providing me a background in governance. I transferred tothe US Army Reserve and became a Civil Affairs Officer. After 9/11, I wasdeployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and three times insupport of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan and Horn ofAfrica). I began my military service as a Private and retired as aLieutenant Colonel. I am the Past Commander for the Department ofWisconsin DAV. I am a certified Lay Speaker in the United MethodistChurch. At this time, I am assisting Chaplain Rich engel with bible studyin Ainsworth Hall. Both Julie and I love volunteering at King, ourveterans are truly our heroes!

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

Penny J. Hujet, a PeacetimeEra Air Force Veteran joined uson July 1, 2021 from Lena. Sheis living at OH.

Thomas A. Link, a PeacetimeEra Army Veteran joined us onJuly 8, 2021 from Rosholt. Heis living at OH.

Earl F. Darow, a Korean WarArmy Veteran joined us on July16, 2021 from Philips. He isliving at MH.

Larry L. Vegter, a Vietnam WarMarine Corps Veteran joined uson July 23, 2021 from Menasha. He is living at OH.

Edwin J. Christian, a KoreanWar Army Veteran joined us onJuly 23, 2021 from Reedsburg. He is living at AH.

Herbert L. Warax, a VietnamWar Army Veteran joined us onJuly 30, 2021 from Waupaca. He is living at AH.

A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARYMary M. Kolar, Secretary WDVA

Greetings! The winter holidays are upon us, and while we begin to celebratethe traditions of the season – wrapping presents and hanging decorations – Iknow this year’s festivities will still be far from typical again this year. I amgrateful for our King staff who have worked the past 12 months to safelykeep the homes open for visitors, reluctantly closing when health conditionswarranted it, and kept our veteran members safe and sound.

While we continue to adjust our lives around the impact of the COVID-19virus, perhaps the most important part of many holiday celebrations will bethe opportunity to cautiously gather again due to the vaccines and boostershots now available. Vaccines are the major reason we will be able to gatheragain more safely with our families and loved ones. If you have not beenvaccinated, I strongly urge you to do so to keep yourself and our veteranheroes protected. If you plan to visit our home at King, please observe all ourhealth regulations and precautions upon arriving and during your visit.

If you are unable to visit your veteran family member this year, I encourageyou to call them by phone, send letters of love, or connect via virtualmethods when possible. As you can imagine, a heartfelt message fromfamily means the world to our members. All our staff and members at Kingcelebrate holidays together as “extended family” and will do so again thisholiday season.

I am also thankful for the veterans and their families who have chosen tomake the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King their home. My gratitude to allour staff who work to provide quality care, a clean and safe environment,and entertaining activities for our members. I wish everyone at King afestive holiday season and a joyous new year!

WELCOME NEWMEMBERS!

Priscilla BarberFrederick Barth

Thomas CostelloJohn Harsh

Marian KrausLouise Landsverk

Forrest MillerEugene Paalman

Etola PingelJohn Schroder

Guy WadeThomas Walker

Allen BieverHarold Brusky

Arnold HendricksonHarry HohnbergerChristopher Hupf

Terry JacksonDennis L Anderson

David BartolazziAngela Hahn

Richard KaquatoshRaymond Lombardi

Robert RussellJoAnn Stack

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B i r t h d a y s !

CHAPLAIN'S CORNERB e n S c h r o e d e r , L u t h e r a n C h a p l a i n

BORN IN A MANGER -- “And she brought forth her firstborn son, andwrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger;because there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7/KJV).” Have you ever noticed how depictions of Jesus’ birthplace onChristmas cards look so charming? Those picturesque Nativityscenes stir up warm and sentimental feelings. You might evenimagine yourself rolling out a sleeping bag and spending the nightthere with some hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. It might be helpful to remember that a manger is a feeding trough forlivestock. Jesus was born in a cattle stall. The temperature in thatplace was not so comfortable. The smells were not so pleasant. Thesleeping arrangements were far from ideal for the new-born King. Yet this God-ordained setting for Jesus’ birthplace is a powerfulforeshadowing of what Jesus’ whole life would be like…one ofhumility, service, and sacrifice. Experiencing warm and sentimental feelings at Christmas is a goodthing. And I look forward to drinking lots of hot chocolate and eatingtons of Christmas cookies. With that said, as we gaze into themanger once again this Christmas may we clearly see the humbleSavior. He gave up all His glory for us! He was born to die on theCross for our sins and then rise again from the dead to give us eternallife. That stirs up joy and gratitude in the hearts of all believers inChrist! Merry and Blessed Christmas! Chaplain Ben Schroeder Lutheran Chaplain

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