The MED Foundation of Mercer Health holds annual Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing

The MED Foundation of Mercer Health held its annual Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing on June 14, 2024 at the Mercer County Elks Golf Club to raise funds for the organization’s scholarship program. 

This year 36 teams of men, women and co-ed participants competed. The event began with a “golf ball drop” 50/50 drawing, raising a record high of $3,320 awarded to the winner and an additional $3,320 for the scholarship fund. The winning ball #980 was purchased by Arlo Miller. Daylen Froning also won $5,000 for his hole in one on hole 16.

“On behalf of the MED Foundation of Mercer Health, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of the sponsors and golfers who supported our annual golf outing. It is always such an enjoyable day spent with so many great people who believe in our mission,” Deb Hemmelgarn, Director of the MED Foundation, said. “Thank you to each of them for supporting Mercer Health, The MED Foundation, and the golf outing, as well as the future of healthcare in our community.”

This year John Hoying was recognized at the event for his years of support to the golf outing, The MED Foundation and Mercer Health. John served as the Director of the MED Foundation from 2008-2014. He has also served two terms on The MED Foundation’s Board of Directors since his retirement. Hoying was thanked for his leadership, generosity, and friendship.

Hemmelgarn expressed her gratitude to Hoying for his continued support over the past 10 years, “John has done so much over the years not only for the golf outing, but also for Mercer health and the MED Foundation.”

The Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing and scholarship program would not be possible without the support of the golfers, volunteers and generous sponsors listed below.

2024 Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing Winning Teams

Men’s Division

• 1^st – Edward Jones: John Yoder, Ted Feltz, Frank Urwin, Brandon Jarrett
• 2^nd – Four U Packaging & Supplies: Jeremy Uhlenhake, Scott Carlin, Nick Giamo, Aaron Wourms
• 3^rd – Dr. Ed Hosbach, Joe Huwer, Jared Roessner, Cory Klenke

Women’s Division

• 1^st – Deb Kremer, Treva Fortkamp, Cindy Huelsman, Joyce Moeller

• 2nd – Diane Lefeld, Donna Bruns, Peg Muhlenkamp, Kathy Hoyng

Co-Ed Division

• 1^st – Rob Gross, Marie Gross, Bill Klenke, Tami Klenke
• 2^nd – Master Key Realty: Brandi Wagner, Betty DuBry, Jim Wagner, Trevor Bransteter
• 3^rd – RB Advertising: Allison Moeller, Marcus Moeller, Katelyn Wolters, Jason Wolters

2023 Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing Sponsors

Golf Ball Sponsor: RB Advertising

Hole in One Sponsor: Stammen Insurance

Fairway Sponsors: Blue & Co., Buschur Farms, Four U Office, Four U Packaging & Supplies, Preferred Insurance Center, The St. Henry Bank

Corporate Sponsors: Briarwood Village & Celina Manor, Community Sports & Therapy Center, First Financial Bank, Garmann Miller, Hemmelgarn Benefits, IOS, Leugers Insurance Agency, Marsh McLennan Agency, Moeller Trucking, Osgood State Bank, Pleiman Landscaping & Willmann Dental, USI Insurance Services, Weigand Construction

Eagle Sponsors: KeyBridge, Schockman Lumber, Superior Credit Union

Birdie Sponsors: Citizens National Bank, Emergency Physicians Group, The Messenger Press, Park National, Perry proTech, Ray’s Refrigeration, Technical Roofing of St. Henry, Tuttle Construction & Touchstone CPM

Par Sponsors: Edwards Jones/John Yoder, Mercer County Fair, The Peoples Bank Co.

About The MED Foundation scholarship program

The MED Foundation’s Board of Directors is committed to providing at least one scholarship per Mercer County high school. Students are chosen based on evaluation and assessment to meet future local healthcare needs. Since the inception of the Scholarship Program in 1992, 347 scholarships have been awarded totaling $366,450.00.

This year The MED Foundation awarded $20,000 to 19 graduating seniors from the class of 2024 including:

Celina: Savanna Jacobs, Caitlyn Nuding

Coldwater: Braxton Howell, Riley Kremer, Emma May, Abigail Schwieterman, Olivia Tobe

Ft. Recovery: Megan Evers, Trevor Heitkamp, Allison Knapke          

Marion Local: Alyssa Zizelman    

Parkway: Meg Henkle, Sara Sheppard

St. Henry: Lydia Werling, Rileigh Baumer, Jalynn Everman, Allyson Heath, Riley Lefeld, Jaiden Stammen

Next year’s golf outing is scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025. Team entry and sponsorship opportunities will be available starting in March 2025.

For more information on the MED Foundation of Mercer Health, visit http://www.mercer-health.com/med-foundation or contact Deb Hemmelgarn, MED Foundation Director, at 419-678-5679.

Photo of Hole in One Winner Daylen Froning attached. For more photos visit our news page.