Endowment fund honors Dottie Stahl

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Friends and colleagues of former American Red Cross volunteer coordinator Dottie Stahl have established a $5,000 endowment fund in her honor. Stahl retired in July of 2011 after serving as Red Cross volunteer coordinator at Van Wert County Hospital for over 20 years.

“Dottie Stahl put forth tireless efforts in the development of the Van Wert County Hospital Red Cross Volunteer Program,” said hospital President/CEO Mark Minick. “The new fund honors Dottie by ensuring that Van Wert County Hospital can build on her legacy. We believe this type of recognition is the most fitting way to acknowledge Dottie’s persevering work and contributions to our patients, staff and community.”

The principal of the Dottie Stahl Endowment Fund will never be spent.  Only the interest income from the fund will be used by the hospital, thus creating a perpetual “living memorial” to Stahl.

“Assisted by Dottie’s leadership, this group expanded from providing blood transportation to offering patient assistance services, courier services and many other services throughout the hospital,” Minick noted. “This fund is a testament to the number of individuals touched by Dottie’s passion and devotion for volunteerism.”

The Dottie Stahl Endowment Fund is continuing to grow, and additional contributions are welcome. For further information on participating in the fund, contact Amy Rode, hospital director of community relations, at 419.238.8623 or email arode@vanwerthospital.org.