In 1968, Dick and Elsie escaped to the Northwoods and purchased Sunrise Lodge. They grew up in Lower Michigan before moving to Naperville, IL where Phil and Linda were born. Sunrise has been a lot of hard work but has proven to be extremely rewarding on a professional and personal level. The entire Mendham family is truly blessed and grateful for the lasting friendships developed over the 50+ years.

Dick is still doing well after his 2011 kidney transplant and 2020 heart surgery. He is extremely active in local Chambers of Commerce, organizing local festivals such as Maple Syrup Fest and Taste of Conover, as well as planting thousands of flowers around the Sunrise grounds. Elsie is doing fine and you will see her in the dining room pouring coffee, decorating the cabins, and helping wherever she is needed. When not busy, she enjoys staying active with church, choir, bridge, grandkids, and local charities.