04/21/2025
Roti Wins Spirit of Service Award
This April, Homecare Services hosted its semi-annual Coordinators Meeting in Pierre, SD. Homecare Services is South Dakota’s premier in-home health care provider committed to providing expert advice and professional, personalized care to those who want to remain living independently at home. The organization has several locations throughout South Dakota. Twice a year, managers from each of the Agency’s branch locations convene with members of Homecare Services’ administrative team to discuss issues pertinent to in-home services and receive valuable training. At this meeting, Homecare Services announced that Kathy Roti of Huron, SD was the recipient of the Peggy Fritz Spirit of Service Award for 2025.
The Peggy Fritz Spirit of Service Award was created in honor of Peggy Fritz. Peggy began her career with Homecare Services as a caregiver on August 21, 2001; and was promoted to Coordinator of Services on February 26, 2002. During her time with Homecare, Peggy consistently demonstrated the depth of her commitment to her work, clients, and staff. Peggy never hesitated to put the needs of others ahead of her own. Her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty serves as both an example and an inspiration. Peggy’s attitude, enthusiasm, and love for her work were contagious.
In 2001, Peggy was diagnosed with cancer. Peggy’s uplifting attitude, unwavering commitment, contagious enthusiasm, and exemplary courage remained steadfast as she fought the battle of her life. In the face of personal hardship Peggy refused to give in, she courageously continued to carry out the mission of Homecare Services. The disease that took her life did not succeed in robbing her of her spirit. Peggy’s contributions to Homecare Services and the many lives she touched are a remaining legacy and the reason for instituting the Spirit of Service Award in her honor and memory.
Roti is a Registered Nurse and has provided services for the company since 2021. She demonstrates a high level of commitment to the people she cares for and is a fearless advocate for them. Her clients feel heard, seen and valued by her. She is an inspiration to many, including the Huron Branch Coordinator BillieJo Grimes who stated “Kathy is the type of nurse I strive to be, and have others see me as.” Steven Novotny, Agency Director of Homecare Services, stated “Kathy is a true example of what unwavering commitment looks like. We were honored to be able to present her with this award.”
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