Steinkes Awarded Volunteers of the Year!


Congratulations Dr. Rick and Ruth Steinke of Green Bay, WI, the 2015 Camp Luther Volunteers of the Year!

Rick and Ruth’s passion for the mission and ministry of Camp Luther has been evident in their decades of service to camp and the North Wisconsin District. 

Rick and Ruth (Winter) both attended Camp Luther briefly as children. Their interest grew as they served on the Camp Luther summer staff in 1964-1966; Rick as the summer Camp Director.  They passed on their passion for camp to their children Robin and Renae who both served as Junior Counselors and summer counselors in the 1990s; Robin also later on the Camp Luther year-round staff.

In the early 1990s, Rick was elected to the North Wisconsin District Board of Finance.  He served continually on district boards through 2011, always with a special passion caring for the district’s camp.

In 1999-2001, Rick and Ruth served as chairs of the Entrusted with Treasure campaign which raised approximately $2 million for the Camp Luther Retreat Center.  In addition, they served as planned giving counselors in the North Wisconsin District. Through their service, they have helped many families leave a gift to Camp Luther and many other ministries in their estate planning.

In 2011, Rick accepted the role of chair of the new Camp Luther Board of Directors, formed as Camp Luther transitioned to a Subsidiary Ministry of the North Wisconsin District.  Rick was instrumental in the assembly of the new board and working through the details of the governance arrangement with the district.

Thank you, Rick and Ruth, for displaying true servant leadership in serving the ministry of Camp Luther. You are true champions of the Camp Luther mission! May the Lord continue to bless you in the many ways you serve your congregation, community, and the church.


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