Rev. Dr. John Schmidtke September 23rd, 1962–May 12, 2022 __________________________________ John Schmidtke was a creative leader in urban ministry, but more than that, he was a pastor who served a congregation and the community for more than 30 years. His legacy in the Hyde Park Community will be more...
Rev. Dennis Schwab August 27, 1948 – March 30, 2022 Rev. Dennis Schwab was born August 27, 1948 to Henry Louis Schwab and Hazel Henroid Schwab in St. Louis, Missouri. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church where he later attended grade school. He attended Lutheran South High School...
Larry Allen Andersen June 6, 1957–March 10, 2022 Larry Allen Andersen, age 64, of Brookline, MO, was called to his eternal rest on March 10, 2022, in Springfield, MO, after a 15-month battle with prostate cancer. Larry was born in Fort Dodge, IA, to Harvey and Dorothy (Petersen) Andersen on...
Richard Webster Adler 28 January 1939 – 24 January 2022 Richard W Adler was called home to his Heavenly Father on 24 January 2022 and is joyfully harmonizing with the angelic choir. He was a good and faithful servant who loved his God, family, and community. He marveled at...
Michelle Eggold Asleep in Jesus Monday, December 6, 2021. _________________ Michelle Eggold's passing brings a heavy heart. Principal at Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, MO, Michelle was a faithful servant, fervent in her ministry, a loving wife to husband Stephen Eggold, Principal of Green Park Lutheran in St. Louis,...
Rev. Merwin Desens 1936-2021 Rev. Merwin Carl Desens, 85, of Overland Park, Kansas, entered heaven on October 22, 2021 after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at his time of death and passed away peacefully. Born in 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rev. Desens was...
Reverend Dale Trimberger Oct 15, 1940 – Oct 20, 2021 The Reverend Dale H. Trimberger, of rural Chrisman, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family with assistance from Haven Hospice. His death came after a 4 month struggle with pancreatic cancer. Rev....
Reverend Jeffrey E. Lloyd Jan 16, 1945 – Oct 1, 2021 Reverend Jeffrey Elwyn Lloyd, 76, of Bates City MO, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Rev. Lloyd was born January 16, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI, son of Elwyn and Alice nee Becker Lloyd. He was a member of...
Rev. William Roger Voelker Oct 5, 1944–Sept 8. 2021 Rev. William Roger Voelker (pastor emeritus) was the son of William C. Voelker and Nya T. Voelker. He was born October 5, 1944 and was baptized into the Christian faith October 15, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church, Palmer, Kansas. ...
Rev. Stuart Brassie “Dr. Stu Brassie was a tireless advocate for missions across the Missouri District. He served in the District for twenty years and alongside of three different presidents. His encouragement and support for church planters and other pastors involved in mission work was constant. Our congregations were blessed...