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 Founders

In 1977, a dedicated group of men and women had a vision to help families whose children were undergoing medical treatment at Twin Cities-area hospitals. Thanks to their tireless efforts, the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities opened its doors on October 2, 1979.

Founders of the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities

June and Bob Berg
John and Kathy Bridgman
Pat Brinks
Larry & Jo Brown
Joann & George Christenson
Jack Doepke
Barb & Dick Guenthner
Boot & Pat Halverson
John & Betty Hanno
Gar Hargens
Marvin & Mille Jacobson
Alvin & Janet Jaffe
Peter & Marguerite Kosmas
Dr. William & Chyrrel Krivit
Julius & Mae Levin
Lois & Matt Luberda
Bob & Jean May
Karen & Lyle Nieken
Dr. Mark & Deb Nesbit
David & Carol Orton
Ron Perhai
Ernest & Meldine Perron
Drs. Robert & Norma Ramsay
Colleen Renner
Dennis & Carol Robinson
Marilyn & Herman Roth
Howard & Myrt Schilling
Maxine & Leon Simon
Clare Small
Wyman Spano
Ed & Perk Stanko
Russell & Cheryl Wedl
Keith & Virgie Wright
Norma Wubbena

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Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest
818 Fulton Street SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.331.5752