Community Treasure Chest by Heather Kehrli-Krug - 11/10/18
Legacies
Diane Tews Henry Tews
1941 - 2015 1934-2017
Henry and Diane Tews were a couple who were adored and admired by many; together, they built a humanitarian empire in DuPage County, Illinois, by expanding and effectively co-founding and implementing both for-profit and not-for-profit Illinois businesses, Graphix Products and Serenity House, Inc., respectively. These two pioneers, hand-in-hand, paved the way for future Americans with dreams of making the world a better place.  Live, Laugh, Love, Be Thankful Diane broke barriers by becoming a woman president in an industry dominated with men at the helm; she served as the best example of how to run a quality, caring, for-profit printing business, Graphix Products, bringing better products into the world, bringing better lives to her family and employees, while also giving back to the communities in need. Diane Tews led the way in her Glen Ellyn, Illinois neighborhood and throughout DuPage County, both as an amazing businesswoman and the best mom to her five children (Jennifer, Jason, Christopher, David, Henry, Jr.), their spouses, and grandchildren. Not only the president of Graphix Products, which grew five-fold under her direction, Diane was also fondly known as the love of Henry Tew's life, and his beacon of light both day and night.
 D A I L Y H E R A L D
Chicago Tribune
Henry Tews also led the way, establishing the first half-way house for individuals recovering from the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction in DuPage County Illinois. Tews, founder and Executive Director for several decades at Serenity House, was also an Army Veteran who rallied community members of varying backgrounds and interests to each help him "Paint A Little Square." www.SerenityHouse.com Then, square-by-square, his programs grew; Henry's ideas, dreams, and programs bloomed across the state of Illinois, ultimately becoming a state model for other missions serving an array of at-risk individuals, homeless, indigent, alcoholics, drug addicts, and high-risk populations of varying backgrounds, diversities, and needs. Read more about Henry's life in his book, "Paint A Little Square."
"Paint A Little Square," by Henry Tews
Henry Tews, Army Veteran, was honored by the Illinois General Assembly for his work in saving lives of those suffering from the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction.
 Attitude can change Adversity into an Asset! -Henry  Be humble in victory Gracious in defeat and Grateful you got the chance. Tews

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