Gin Wilgenbusch has been a Catholic Order of Foresters (COF) member for 51 years. As the wife of former Vice High Chief Ranger Eldon Wilgenbusch, she has stayed close to the organization, often involving herself in highway cleanups, past Join Hands Day events, and environmental clean-ups at her parish. In 2017, she helped organize a […]
It was a simple act of benevolence. When news spread in the small town of Remsen, Iowa, that a child’s dresser was stolen from his home, St. Mary 996 member David Etter, determined to help, delivered a new dresser to the child. James Gengler, a COF Agent who wrote David’s policy, heard about this and […]
“Michelle’s time has no boundaries,” said her sister, Sharon Roling, principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in DeWitt, Iowa. “If there is a request or need, Michelle will spend whatever time it takes to make sure the need is fulfilled. Michelle is not about recognition, but to the St. Jude parishioners (and the Cedar Rapids […]
Barry holds three court officer positions with Holy Trinity 1633: Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, and Youth Director. He has been a member of Catholic Order of Foresters since 1964. Lately, Barry has been involved with Holy Trinity Parish’s fall grounds clean-up and a Matching Funds event to benefit the parish’s Heating and Cooling Fund. This […]
Member Jessica Tucker of Cleveland, Illinois, is remarkable, and her story will amaze you. Jessica did not plan on becoming a teacher, as she believed she didn’t possess the classroom management skills and temperament necessary to fulfill this career. She explored different jobs, but ultimately listened to God’s call for her to pursue a career […]
Longtime COF member Larry Malsom has served St. Anthony 1972 in Linton, North Dakota, as its Chief Ranger for 25 years. He has been a Catholic Order of Foresters member for nearly 60 years. Over the years, Larry has served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, served on St. Anthony Catholic Church’s council, and […]
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