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
Peaceful…Crafting Getaway By Emily Bearnth May 29, 2025 Camp Courageous General, Courageous Travel Day 1 The crew packed into the van, campers chasing a getaway escape in Decorah, Iowa. First stop: Hobby Lobby. An endless stretch... Read more
Campers visit serene lakefront cabin By Emily Bearnth May 29, 2025 Camp Courageous General, Courageous Travel Day 1 The Camp Courageous travel crew is chasing adventure again. This time, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. A road trip, where the miles stretch... 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