A Permanent Memorial to our Founder,
Father LaVern Wingert


Remodeling the Boy Scout Lodge,
To be Available for Year Round Use, and Renamed

Wakonda Lodge
Father LaVern Wingert Memorial


Rev. LaVern Wingert
Father Wingert, 1927-1999

We Need Your Help to Establish this Memorial

Isaac Jogues Lodge

The Boy Scout Lodge, 55 years old, is open from late March to November.
Our plan is to winterize the Lodge, update the kitchen and restrooms,
add two small dormitory rooms, and two small sitting rooms,
and install geo-thermal heat and air conditioning.

Jogues Lodge interior

The charm of the Lodge interior will not be touched.
The bath and sitting rooms will be located in the front gallery
the dormitories will be located in the east wing.
The Lodge is a favorite meeting place for students and adults alike.

Our goal is to raise $110,000.00

If you are interested in helping us
establish this Memorial to Father Wingert

please contact us in one of the following ways: 

  • e-mail:  curc@netins.net
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  •       Fax:  712-778-2467 
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  •       Phone:  712-778-2466 
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  •       address:
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    Creighton University Retreat Center
    16493 Contrail Avenue
    Griswold, Ia.  51535-9406

         We hope you will book your group activities with us, 
    or schedule some quiet time for yourself.



    Please send us your questions.

    Webpage created March 21, 2003