Welcome to a page dedicated to those whose generosity has established an enduring legacy of love within our church community through Living Memorials. This page recognizes donors to two key endowments that secure our future: the Living Memorial Fund and the Mustard Seed Fund. Both represent vital commitments to our shared mission, and we are profoundly grateful for every gift.
We are deeply thankful for this remarkable generosity. The full principal of these gifts is invested in perpetuity, meaning it is never spent. Instead, the interest earned provides a perpetual stream of funding for critical needsāallowing us to focus on our core mission: providing safe space to grow with God and one another.
Every name on this list represents a life that has profoundly touched our community, and whose spirit continues to help our ministry flourish. As you read their names, we invite you to be inspired by their vision and to find comfort in knowing that their light continues to shine brightly through the work of our church.
Living Memorials
The individuals listed hereāboth those who are still with us and those who have passed into Godās eternal careāare the heart of our Living Memorial Fund. Their gifts, starting at $5,000, are not just monetary contributions; they are profound expressions of faith and a deep commitment to ensuring our church remains a safe, nurturing, and beautiful space for generations to come.
1980 to Present – listed by date given, oldest to newest
Harry Bremmer
Alfred B. Carmitchel
John F. Cook
Mildred Hasenpflug
George R. & Virginia R. Klein
E. K. McCoy
William & Sara May Noble
Charles B. Kohl
Frank Kusta
Arthur B. Hasenpflug
Robert & Marjorie Arnold
Yaro & Stella Beranek
Margaret Kohl
Dorothy T. Rogers
Donald A. Younger
Kenneth & Jeannine T. Hedges
Elizabeth āBettaā Mountain
Jack L. Wright
William C. Klein
Robert & Ella Anderson
Barbara Ann Cleveland
Ellen L. Cook
Jean K. Craig
Elizabeth Noble Klein
Edward Glosner
Joyce A. Hunt
Alexander M. Irvine
Marjorie MeekāCraig
Carl J. Lerch
Floyd A. Day
Elton R. Lube
Marianne Koteles
William M. Craig
Charles T. Tonkin
Gertrude M. Dlubac
Ralph N. Hobart
Mary K. Kinch
Kathaleen R. Lube
Robert G. Ahrens
Leslie R. Matheson
Wanda R. Matheson
Winifred J. Lerch
Guilbert M. Hunt
John P. & Jo Ann Mountain
Wallace E. & Catherine I. Servey
Don & Eileen Yates
Gretchen Mates
George & Jane Petrie
Bill & Ann Rittman
Sally A. Bibler & Duane W. Bibler
Fran McClean
Jeffery & Susan Hastings
Tim & Leslie Miller
Ralph Slifcak & Mary Jane Matts
Alex McMaster
Mustard Seed Memorials
The Mustard Seed Fund, established more recently, recognizes donors who have planted gifts from $1,000 to $4,999. Just as the biblical mustard seed grows into a supportive tree, these contributions provide essential, annual funding for the critical, non-budgeted needs that keep our facilities welcoming and safe. These gifts ensure the continuous care and comfort of our community, year after year.
Trevor āBobā & Jean Johns
Our Continued Gratitude and Invitation
The names on this page represent profound acts of faith and commitment. Because of the foresight and love of these individuals and their families, our church is equipped to do God’s good work.
We encourage you to reflect on their inspiring generosity. If you wish to learn more about establishing a permanent Living Memorial to ensure the future stability of Brecksville United Methodist Church, please visit this page or contact the Church Office.