MEET A RESIDENT

"It's a real community."

When Dean and Ellen Froelich decided it was time to downsize their house and cut down on maintenance, there was no question that Otterbein Lebanon was the place to find their new home.

The Froelichs have lived in Lebanon, Ohio for 30 years and have been involved with Otterbein a large part of that time. “We have friends who have lived here over years,” explains Ellen. “We adopted a few of these friends, spending a good deal of time on campus, and we began to see Otterbein as a wonderful place for a busy, meaningful life.”

The patio home the Froelichs live in is a spacious two bedroom with a two car garage. Their pet, A.J. Cat, made it home immediately. “There is plenty of room for company,” Ellen says, which is needed when her three sons and seven grandkids visit from Iowa, Michigan and Northern Ohio.

“We did not want to move and feel as if we were starting over,” said Dean. “Our life has been here.” The Froelichs did not have to change their doctors or church affiliation, and they have been able to keep up with long-time friendships. Other friends from the area have moved to Otterbein, as well, making their new home even sweeter.

Ellen explained that they never wanted to live somewhere that was not a true community, with a broad range of ages around you. A place where you can see the circle of life. “Otterbein is such a place. It is a village and a place to continue to grow.”

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