5 Things to Know about Ernestine M. Raclin and some of her key projects
Ernestine M. Raclin, who died Thursday at the age of 95, left a lasting legacy in the South Bend area community as a businesswoman, a leader and a philanthropist. Here are just some of the projects and institutions that might not have happened without her involvement as well as some key dates in her life.
Key projects
Ernestine M. Raclin House at the Center for Hospice Care campus in Mishawaka
Raclin-Carmichael Hall at the University of Notre Dame
She and her family provided the lead gift for the Morris 100 capital campaign, and she also made possible the latest renovation at the Morris Inn on the Notre Dame campus
5 Things to know
Born October 25, 1927
Younger daughter of Ernie and Ella Morris
Was a two time-world champion equestrian by 14
She married O.C. “Mike” Carmichael Jr. at age 18, and they welcomed four children together
After Carmichael’s death in 1976, she went on to marry Robert “Bob” Raclin (who died in 2008), and welcomed his four children and their spouses into her family
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Ernestine M. Raclin donated heavily to make South Bend better
