Alumnus Of The Year
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Taken from the Crown College Alumni Association Bylaws, regarding the Alumnus of the Year Award:
Each year, the executive committee shall select, on the basis of spiritual and professional, vocational, or personal leadership, one or more members of the Association who exemplify the ideals of the College to receive a citation and award that shall carry with it the honor and title of the Alumnus of the year.
Previous Award Winners
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2025 Alumnus of the Year: Jon Fletcher (2008)
Jon Fletcher, Class of 2008
Crown College proudly announces Jon Fletcher, Class of 2008, as its 2025 Alumni of the Year. A graduate with degrees in music performance and Christian ministry, Fletcher exemplifies the college’s commitment to producing graduates who are boldly Christian, academically excellent, and part of a lifelong authentic community.
Currently serving as president and chief executive officer of Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), Fletcher leads one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services. Under his leadership, PHS continues expanding compassionate care and innovative solutions for older adults across Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Fletcher acquired his current role in February 2025, following the retirement of longtime predecessor Dan Lindh.
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All Previous Award Recipients (1966 - 2024)
| 1966 | Dr. Joe Wenninger |
| 1967 | Miss Ruth A. Jones |
| 1968 | Mrs. Edna Teeter |
| 1969 | Mr. Ezra Gerig |
| 1970 | M. G. Griebenow |
| 1971 | Mr. Waldo Pust |
| 1972 | Dr. Stanton Richardson |
| 1973 | Rev. Carl Volstad |
| 1974 | Rev. Peter Deyneka |
| 1975 | Dr. Bernard King |
| 1976 | Dr. Richard Phillips Mrs. Lillian Phillips |
| 1977 | Rev. Marvin Thompson |
| 1978 | Rev. Viron Miller |
| 1979 | Rev. C.D. Theissen |
| 1980 | Dr. Keith Bailey |
| 1981 | Miss Armia Heikkinen |
| 1982 | Rev. Merton Tanner |
| 1983 | Rev. Ord Morrow |
| 1984 | Miss Vonnie Morscheck |
| 1985 | Rev. Leo Berreth |
| 1986 | Rev. Tom Kyle Mrs. Mary Kyle |
| 1987 | Rev. Mell Hall |
| 1988 | Rev. Arnold Ratzloff Mrs. Anna Ratzloff |
| 1989 | Rev. Ron C. Carlson |
| 1990 | Rev. Royce Rexilius Mrs. Betty Rexilius |
| 1991 | Dr. David Rambo Lt. Col. Lee M. Thompson |
| 1992 | Dr. Marilyn Weldin |
| 1993 | Lt. Col. Gene Huntzinger |
| 1994 | Dr. Joe Tewinkel |
| 1995 | Rev. Carl Eckdahl Mrs. Ione Eckdahl |
| 1996 | Dr. Samuel L Schult |
| 1997 | Rev. David Volstad |
| 1998 | Dr. Irving Malm Mrs. Mae Malm |
| 1999 | Dr. Dennis Johnson |
| 2000 | Rev. David Hustad |
| 2001 | Mrs. Dory Van Stone |
| 2002 | Miss Susan Hanaford |
| 2003 | Rev. Ralph Williams |
| 2004 | Mr. Dave Osterhus |
| 2005 | Mr. Dick Flegle Mrs. Belva Flegle |
| 2006 | Dr. Milo Lundell |
| 2007 | Dr. Gary Benedict |
| 2008 | Mr. Jim Rightler Mrs. Barb Rightler |
| 2009 | Mr. Rick Porter |
| 2010 | Rev. Daniel Rinker |
| 2011 | Dr. Donald Wiggins |
| 2012 | Dr. John Stumbo |
| 2013 | Rev. Paul Radford |
| 2014 | Rev. Dr. Robert Henry |
| 2015 | Rev. Tom Lundeen |
| 2016 | Rev. Dale Hummel |
| 2018 | Darlene Carpenter |
| 2019 | Melissa MacDonald |
| 2021 | Rev. Pat Misener Mrs. Judy Misener |
| 2022 | Chaplain (Colonel) Kevin Pies |
| 2023 | Ramon Cisneros |
| 2024 | Rev. James Stumbo |
| 2025 | Jon Fletcher |
