Roger and Leah Obrecht
Roger and Leah Obrecht were inspired to help students by Dave Murphy, another generous supporter of NIACC.
A farmer in the Mason City area, Roger always saw the value in working with one's hands. Roger also put his hands to work as a volunteer with the Community Kitchen, feedin those in need. Early on he served two years with the United States Army. He met Leah later in life and the two were married in 1984 whoe Roger was 48.
Leah enjoyed a 35 year career as a Home Economics teacher. She taught mostly in Nora Springs, Iowa and loved to see her students learn and succeed. Leah also served on the Community Kitchen Board, the St. John's Episcopal Church vestry and was a member of the Mason City Garden Club.
Together Leah and Roger enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, spending time with their dogs, dining out, the theater and tending to their acreage.
Leah and Roger enjoyed twenty one year together before Leah passed away in 2005. Their legacy of giving to others will live on throught the establishment of this scholarship.
Scholarships associated with Roger and Leah Obrecht