Early in his teaching career, Lowell Ueland helped his fellow teachers receive tuition support from the school district for their continued education. He saw the difference it made for his colleagues.
Fast forward to today and Lowell’s granddaughter holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice, after starting in entry-level nursing. Her journey was possible thanks, in part, to financial support from a former employer. He saw the difference it made for his family.
It’s why he cares so much about scholarships.
“They open doors for people who want to reach their full potential and improve their lives,” Lowell reflected.
For 40 years, Mr. Ueland spent his days with students. He taught 3,500 students history and social studies at Glencoe Public School, now the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district.
He and his wife, Marilyn, raised their children, Lynne and Dennis, in Glencoe, where it’s not uncommon for Lowell to run into former students today. Some of them, now with their own grandchildren, still call him Mr. Ueland.
Lowell and Marilyn shared the belief that our future is shaped by actions today, and we all have a role to play. The two shared 68 years of marriage before Marilyn’s passing in 2025.
For Lowell, losing his lifelong partner has prompted reflection of what matters most.
“There isn’t a way to take it with me when I pass away,” he said.
He’s paying it forward with Glencoe Regional Health Foundation to help local students and our employees achieve their full potential. Lowell established the Marilyn Ueland Memorial Scholarship to support a student from our area, with a preference for a current employee of Glencoe Regional Health.
The 2026 award is the first one, awarded to Jenna Trippel, who is pursuing a nursing degree.
Learn more about our scholarship opportunities, or contact Foundation Director Liz Cheney to learn more.
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