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Rocky Knoll anniversary marks a century of care in Sheboygan County

SHEBOYGAN – Rocky Knoll Health Care Center marked its 100th anniversary Sept. 10 with events celebrating a century of service in Sheboygan County. Current and former employees, residents, relatives, board members and community supporters gathered for a reunion luncheon and centennial program, according to a community announcement. Attendees shared memories and stories from across the facility's history during the luncheon. The event also highlighted Rocky Knoll's evolution from a tuberculosis sanatorium into a modern health care center serving county residents. The celebration continued with a Centennial Carnival Sept. 12. Dan Buckman, president of the Plymouth Historical Society, presented a history of Rocky Knoll and outlined how the facility's role changed through the decades. The Sheboygan County Museum displayed artifacts from the institution's early years, including a loom used by patients. Community members reflect on Rocky Knoll's history The reunion luncheon brought together people with personal and professional connections to Rocky Knoll. Organizers said the gathering focused on relationships built at the facility over generations of service. Guests revisited milestones from the center's past while recognizing those who contributed to its development. Katie Reilly of the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center later discussed the facility's place in local health care history

Sheboygan County, WI · 09-16