The Hospice of the Midwest team from the Guthrie Center teamed up with Wendl's Weapons Indoor Range to grant one of their patients a wish they've been longing for. Growing up, Dan Rodman always found himself outdoors, hunting and shooting with his kids. When the hospice team, which included nurses, social workers, Hospice help, a community liaison and the priest brought up a last wish, while at first hesitating, Rodman agreed. Amy Riesberg, LISW Social Worker, and Susie Kennebeck-Thelen, Community Liaison, teamed up with Mike Wendl, owner of Wendl's Weapons Indoor Range, to organize an afternoon of shooting. This (Thursday) afternoon, Rodman, some of his care team and family members gathered to watch as he tried several different weapons, with the grand finale ending with a .50 caliber rifle. His two sons, daughter and their families were all smiles as they watched Rodman participate in an activity he loves while in the presence of his family. Rodman was placed in hospice care after being given a diagnosis that gave him six months to live or less, according to Medicare requirements for receiving hospice care. Kennebeck-Thelen likes to say that hospice care doesn't mean the person dies. She says the group provides multiple services, including providing extra love and support to the family, while focusing on quality of life. Photos and videos from the exit can be found below.
Dan Rodman with grandson Sterling
Rodman admires his shooting skills with his daughter Jodi Mortenson
