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Captain Lester H. & Marie T. Leifheit Memorial Law Enforcement Endowment Fund

Established 1995

Captain Lester H. Leifheit
Captain Lester H. Leifheit

This fund, originally created in 1995, was established as an endowment in 1999 upon receipt of a bequest from the estate of Marie T. Leifheit (1922-1998).

It was Mrs. Leifheit’s wish to provide a perpetual charitable vehicle for the support of the Aurora Police Department as a memorial to her husband Captain Lester H. Leifheit.

Captain Leifheit (1921-1983) joined the Aurora Police Department in 1949.  He was promoted to sergeant in 1957, lieutenant in 1965 and captain in 1972.

Captain Leifheit was commander of both the Field Services Bureau and the Administrative Bureau.  He retired after serving the Aurora Police Department for thirty-three years.

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

…you can always start small, even $25 can make a difference. Remember we can’t take our money with us. Even if it’s just your gift of time. Volunteer and get involved.

Cris Anderson

Cristina & Thomas S. Anderson Endowment Fund | Tom & Cris Anderson Colonial Advisory Fund

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

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Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

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Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

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