Administrative Staff

GWEN THOENNESOFFICE MANAGER

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Gwen Thoennes is a native and lifelong resident of Douglas County. She attended Jefferson High School and went on to graduate from Alexandria Technical College with a degree in Office Administration. She has over twenty years of experience working in office administration and management and has been the heart of the Lake Region Eye team for the past three years.

When she is not working at Lake Region, she helps her husband on their dairy farm in Millerville, where she drives tractor and feeds and cares for the animals. She also takes great pride in the upkeep of her beautifully restored farm house. If she had free time, she said that she would enjoy traveling to visit her daughters, spoiling her two adorable grandsons, and going to the lake.

BERNICE TROUSILSENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

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Bernice Trousil is among the lifelong residents of the Alexandria community. She was born and raised in the area and attended Jefferson High School. Bernice is a veteran of the Alexandria Clinic, doing bookkeeping for the clinic for 19 years before joining Lake Region in 1998.

Bernice and her husband, Donny, have two children, and visits to their children often bring them to unusual destinations around the world, even as far away as Egypt. She loves spending time with her two amazing granddaughters and waiting for holidays and birthdays to come around, so she can put her love of rubber stamp card making to use.

DEANN RUNGEACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

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DeAnn Runge is native to the Alexandria area and graduated from Jefferson High School. After graduation, she attended Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Business. She held several summer jobs doing office work, before joining Lake Region Eye Center in 2004. As part of Lake Region Eye, DeAnn performs administrative duties, including bookkeeping and payroll.

When she is not working, DeAnn loves to get outside whenever she can. She particularly enjoys the summer months. She has a cat and a beautiful service dog that impresses everyone with his delightfulness and remarkable abilities whenever he comes around.

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  • My cataract surgery with Dr. Strinden went very smoothly. The procedure took less than 15 minutes and was completely painless.The best part is how well I can see!

    AN, Alexandria, MN

  • Dr. Schneiderhan was very thorough with my eye exam. He explained the importance of nutrition to my eye health.

    MP, Henning, MN

  • Dave was so helpful. He spent a lot of time with me explaining my glasses and the different lenses and coatings.

    HW, Sauk Center, MN

  • You were very thorough and informative. I feel very comfortable asking any questions we may have.

    CW, Alexandria, MN

  • Dr. Stotesbery always takes plenty of time and answers questions. Your staff is always pleasant and helpful.

    CF, Alexandria , MN

  • I really enjoy coming to Lake Region Eye. I appreciate your exceptional customer service and thoroughness with explanations during exams. Thanks!

    NW, Osakis, MN

  • You explain new procedures clearly and you always take the time to answer questions…keep up the good work.

    PL, Alexandria, MN

  • I always enjoy the happy faces and friendly service you provide at Lake Region. Keep up the good job.

    SH, Alexandria, MN

  • Love the staff! You guys are great! The only way you could serve me better is to come to my house!

    JV, Ashby, MN

  • Dr. Stotesbery is the greatest! She is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional! Don’t change a thing.

    SD, Morris, MN

  • Dr. Stotesbery did a great job. I was very satisfied. You run a great eye clinic at Lake Region.

    TJ, Glenwood, MN

  • I was a walk in…never been here. Got in within 20 minutes. Unbelievable! Everything was wonderful! Thank you.

    BK, Elbow Lake, MN

  • Very efficient! Can’t think of anything that could be done better (except maybe offer me chocolate!)

    SW, Ashby, MN

  • Just to let you know we think everything has been great at your office…warm and friendly. Thanks!

    AR, Alexandria, MN

  • Dr. Stotesbery was very thorough and clear in explaining specifics regarding the eye exam and my eye health.

    MA, Alexandria, MN

  • The glasses arrived on the day stated. I appeciated that my appointment went quickly and efficiently.

    ST, Hoffman, MN