Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
President: John F. Luedke
President: John F. Luedke
President: John F. Luedke
The Walter & Edward Luedke Memorial Foundation, established in 1993 and incorporated in 1999, honors the legacies of Walter and Edward Luedke by transforming personal loss into community strength. Founded by John F. Luedke in memory of his brothers, our foundation channels their stories into action - addressing mental health awareness, medical support, and community wellness initiatives. WEL Foundation envisions a community where mental and physical wellness are accessible to all, where resilience is celebrated, and where every individual has the support they need to thrive. We create lasting impact through direct assistance to individuals, families, and community-wide initiatives.
The Walter & Edward Luedke Memorial Foundation, established in 1993 and incorporated in 1999, honors the legacies of Walter and Edward Luedke by transforming personal loss into community strength. Founded by John F. Luedke in memory of his brothers, our foundation channels their stories into action - addressing mental health awareness, medical support, and community wellness initiatives. WEL Foundation envisions a community where mental and physical wellness are accessible to all, where resilience is celebrated, and where every individual has the support they need to thrive. We create lasting impact through direct assistance to individuals, families, and community-wide initiatives.
The Walter & Edward Luedke Memorial Foundation, established in 1993 and incorporated in 1999, honors the legacies of Walter and Edward Luedke by transforming personal loss into community strength. Founded by John F. Luedke in memory of his brothers, our foundation channels their stories into action - addressing mental health awareness, medical support, and community wellness initiatives. WEL Foundation envisions a community where mental and physical wellness are accessible to all, where resilience is celebrated, and where every individual has the support they need to thrive. We create lasting impact through direct assistance to individuals, families, and community-wide initiatives.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
From remembrance to resilience: fostering mental and physical wellness in our community for healthier, happier lives.
From remembrance to resilience: fostering mental and physical wellness in our community for healthier, happier lives.
From remembrance to resilience: fostering mental and physical wellness in our community for healthier, happier lives.
What we do
What we do
Projects
We support mental and physical health through community-driven programs focused on health, wellness, and accessibility. This includes suicide prevention, emergency relief, and helping families access medical support, and more.
Projects
We support mental and physical health through community-driven programs focused on health, wellness, and accessibility. This includes suicide prevention, emergency relief, and helping families access medical support, and more.
Projects
We support mental and physical health through community-driven programs focused on health, wellness, and accessibility. This includes suicide prevention, emergency relief, and helping families access medical support, and more.
Scholarships
Since 1993, the Edward Luedke Memorial Scholarship has awarded funding to high school graduates pursuing degrees in health or medicine, recognizing academic achievement and a commitment to helping others.
Scholarships
Since 1993, the Edward Luedke Memorial Scholarship has awarded funding to high school graduates pursuing degrees in health or medicine, recognizing academic achievement and a commitment to helping others.
Scholarships
Since 1993, the Edward Luedke Memorial Scholarship has awarded funding to high school graduates pursuing degrees in health or medicine, recognizing academic achievement and a commitment to helping others.
Golf Classic
Held every September, the WEL Foundation Golf Classic is our signature fundraiser. The day ends with dinner, live music, and community celebration—all to fund programs that support mental and physical well-being.
Golf Classic
Held every September, the WEL Foundation Golf Classic is our signature fundraiser. The day ends with dinner, live music, and community celebration—all to fund programs that support mental and physical well-being.
Golf Classic
Held every September, the WEL Foundation Golf Classic is our signature fundraiser. The day ends with dinner, live music, and community celebration—all to fund programs that support mental and physical well-being.