Former Camp Director, Jan Meier, From North Carolina, Visits Camp Courageous By Charlie Becker June 3, 2025 Camp Courageous General (L-R) Partner Pat and Jan visit the newly remodeled South Cabin…loved the new look…with the quilts on the bed…and the feeling of... Read more
CEDAR VALLEY STREET RODS CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH By Charlie Becker June 2, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous has been very fortunate to have Camp’s dear friends, the Cedar Valley Street Rods, as super friends, and supporters for... Read more
At 101-Years-Old, Merlin Hulse Decides To Retire From The Camp Courageous Board of Directors By Charlie Becker June 2, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous’ Board Member, Merlin Hulse will turn 102 on September 21, 2025. Healthy and well, Merlin has been a wonderful advocate... Read more
Camper Pam Braye, Passes At 62…“Camp Courageous Was Her Joy!” By Charlie Becker June 1, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous is saddened with the passing of long-time camper, Pamela Braye, 62, of Cedar Rapids. Pam was the twin that was... Read more
Need Your Help…Please Share… By Charlie Becker June 1, 2025 Camp Courageous General Nearly a year ago the Camp Courageous’ Board of Directors and I determined, as I was approaching 70-years-old, it was time to... Read more
Don Rees, 90, of Marion, IA, Long Time Donor Passes, 6-Months After His Wife, Carol… By Charlie Becker May 28, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous was saddened by the passing of Don Rees, 90, of Marion, IA. It was just six-months ago that Don’s wife... Read more
Lorna Hoefflin, 93, Of Dubuque, Long Time Camp Courageous Supporter, And Friend For 55+Years, Passes By Charlie Becker May 28, 2025 Camp Courageous General Long time Camp Courageous supporter, Lorna Hoefflin, 93, of Dubuque has passed. After decades of supporting Camp Courageous, it was a treat... Read more
Kenneth Penzkover, 32, of Madison, Wisconsin, Long Time Program Specialist and Arts and Craft Specialist, Passes By Charlie Becker May 27, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous is shocked by the passing of Kenneth Penzkover, 32, of Madison, Wisconsin. Ken was a long time Program Specialist and... Read more
Pat Kurt, 79, of Cascade, IA, Long Time PRN In Camp’s Medical Department, Passes By Charlie Becker May 27, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp Courageous is saddened by the news that another of its team has passed. Pat Kurt, 79, of Cascade, IA, a Camp... Read more
Diana Fettkether, 81, of Dubuque-Five Season Specialty Club Member & Long Time Camp Supporter, Passes By Charlie Becker May 26, 2025 Camp Courageous General Camp’s sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Diana Fettkether, 81, of Dubuque, IA, upon her recent passing. Diane and... Read more