February 9, 1932 – February 7, 2025
Rev. Alger John Theodore Tormoehlen asleep in Jesus on Friday, February 7, 2025. Beloved husband of Lois Ella Tormoehlen (nee: Severin) for 69 years. Loving father of Karen (Steve) Zielke, David (Pam) Tormoehlen, and Kathy Cox. Cherished grandfather of Philip (Carrie) Zielke, Joel (Trixy) Zielke, Kari (Martin) Brennan, Kristin (Justin) Hineman, Kyle (Kairee) Tormoehlen, Eric (Alicia) Tormoehlen, Adam (Ashley) Tormoehlen, Jacob (Faith) Cox; great-grandfather of Graham and Hudson Zielke, Kylee, Paxton and Lukas Zielke, Brayden, Kinslee, Miles and Kennedy Brennan, Jackson, Ella and Kendall Hineman, Zachary and Maxwell Tormoehlen, Carter and Cooper Tormoehlen, Logan and Mason Tormoehlen. Dear brother of Hazel (and the late Dallas) Krienhagen and the late Mildred (Dennis survives) Barkes, Lucille (Phil) Miller, John Tormoehlen and Velma (Mark) Herkamp. Our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
God’s faithful servant since 1955.
Al and Lois met when they were both attending Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois. They were married at Gospel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 20, 1955. Al accepted his first Teaching assignment at Salem Lutheran School, Black Jack, Missouri. He started his career as a Teacher and then became Principal. His other duties included Organist, Choir Director, and Basketball Coach. They were blessed with three Children. During that time he was attending Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. When he completed his studies he was installed as a Pastor in 1977. He served at Salem for 50 years until his retirement.
After his first retirement, he went back to work at Lutheran Church Missouri Synod International Headquarters and developed an Outreach Mission called “The 72”. After his second retirement from Synod, Al served as visitation Pastor at Salem Lutheran and Immanuel St. Charles attending to the spiritual needs of Homebound Members until 2021 when he was 89 years old. He officiated the marriage of his children and grandchildren and baptized most of his great grandchildren. Al and Lois enjoyed traveling with family and friends in their RV and spending winters in Sanibel, Florida until he became ill. He was an avid Scrabble player and enjoyed the competition with his grandchildren.
His greatest joy was ministering to God’s children wherever he was. To God Be the Glory!
Services:
Visitation:
Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031, Friday, February 14, 4 – 8 p.m.
Visitation:
Salem Lutheran Church, 5180 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033, Saturday, February 15, 10 – 11 a.m.
Funeral:
Salem Lutheran Church, 5180 Parker Rd., Florissant, MO 63033, Saturday, February 15 at 11 a.m.
Arrangements: Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center, 675 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031