IRENE BRUNS RETIRES FROM VHCC

L to R: Mary Jo Weitzel, Dolores Selhorst, Jean Unger, Irene Bruns, and Joe Frey.

After 27 ½ years working devotedly in the Laundry Department at Versailles Health Care Center, Irene Bruns of Chickasaw, Ohio, recently retired. Bruns, 65, joined Versailles Health Care Center in 1985 as a part-time laundry aide. She commented that there have been a lot of changes over the years. “When I started, there were 32 residents in a 50-bed facility. Now after two expansions, we have 105 beds.”

When asked about her time at Versailles Health Care Center, Irene said, “My co-workers are friendly and the people here really care. They helped me after my husband, Ed, died eight years ago. Everyone gave excellent care to Ed while he was a resident here.” Irene and her late husband, Ed, had three children, David, Susan, and Joseph. She has one grandchild, Eli.

Mrs. Bruns, who enjoys reading, walking, and working on crossword puzzles, tearfully said, “I am sad to be leaving but am excited to spend more time with my family.”

A farewell carry-in luncheon was held by her co-workers at the health care center. As a special surprise, three of Irene’s siblings, Mary Jo Weitzel, Dolores Selhorst, and Joe Frey attended the party to help her celebrate. Jean Unger, Director of Housekeeping and Laundry, said “We will miss Irene and want to thank her for all her years of dedication to the residents at Versailles Health Care Center. Congratulations Irene!”

Versailles Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and long-term care. Versailles Health Care Center sent home 159 patients that utilized its short-term rehab services in 2012 and 118 so far in 2013! If you are interested in learning more about Versailles Health Care Center, please call 937.526.5570, or visit on the web at www.versailleshealthcare.com.