Bethel Names Football Field in Honor of Kahldens

ㅤ • November 3, 2026

From the Nov 3, 2026 e-Edition

web-bu-Patty-Kahlden_61A6006 — Patty Kahlden was honored during the October 31 football game between Bethel and Campbellsville. Pictured are VP of Athletics Derek Horne, Kahlden, and President Dr. Perry Moulds.

McKENZIE (October 31) — Bethel University honored longtime supporters Patty and Thomas Kahlden Saturday by naming the field at Walter Butler Stadium in their honor during halftime of the Wildcats’ Senior Day football game. The field is named Patty & Thomas Kahlden Field in recognition of the couple, whose contributions to the university total nearly $3.2 million.

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