
On behalf of Lincoln Christian University, the
CHRISTIAN SERVANT’S AWARD
IS CONVEYED UPON
Karen Diefendorf, LCC ’75, LCS ’83

Chaplain LTC Karen Diefendorf was presented the LCU Christian Servant’s Award at a virtual retirement gathering for Tyson Foods on April 16, 2021. Karen retires as Director of Chaplain Services for Tyson. Karen’s LCU footprint extends not only from her time as a student, but also as Academic Dean from 2006-2010 as well as a member (and chairperson) of the LCU Board of Trustees. Karen and her husband Walt will be relocating to South Carolina, where Karen will continue to minister to military families by a weekly podcast through Wreaths Across America.