As part of the yearlong celebration of 150 years of service to youth and elderly in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, Lutheran Homes Society (LHS) held a site celebration June 21 for residents and employees of Lutheran Home at Toledo.

The Toledo campus, located at 131 N. Wheeling Street, is Lutheran Homes Society’s original ministry for elderly. The event featured a “Museum in a Suitcase” presentation by the Rev. Gerald Labuhn, LHS Executive Director Emeritus and Archivist. Pastor Labuhn has served LHS in various capacities for 60 years.

During the presentation, he shared anecdotes, photographs, and memorabilia from Lutheran Homes Society’s 150

LHS President/CEO David Roberts looks on as Rev. Gerald Labuhn, LHS Executive Director Emeritus and Archivist, shares a story during his “Museum in a Suitcase” presentation to residents and employees at the 150th Anniversary celebration held at Lutheran Home Society’s Toledo campus.

years of ministry with residents and employees. A catered lunch, cake and entertainment by the Commanders of Harmony followed the presentation.

“Lutheran Home Society’s Toledo campus is where our services to youth and elderly began, and we continue to be an integral part of the local community’s service to the elderly,” said LHS President/CEO David Roberts. “The campus provides long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, outpatient therapy, as well as assisted living care. We are truly blessed to have served the needs of the elderly in east Toledo and Oregon all these years.”

Today, more than 2,500 youth and elderly throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan benefit from the Society’s residential and community services.

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