NOTICES

Note: The “official notices” are published for a single purpose only: giving notice of a result, namely, changes in the Synod’s membership rosters by the addition or deletion of the names of individuals and congregations. It is not always appropriate that reasons for the changes be identified in the published notices. Since a change can occur for any of a variety of reasons, no assumptions may be made merely from the fact that a change has occurred. —Ed.

Official Notices— From the Districts

REV. HADYN Z. MURPHY, formerly of Lexington, Ky., now of Ames, Iowa, resigned from the Ministers of Religion—Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He is, therefore, no longer eligible for a call. —Dr. Daniel P. May, President, LCMS Indiana District.

Official Notices— Colloquies

ROBBIE F. TAYLOR, Kent, Ohio; JOSEPH W. HUGHES, Springfield, Ill.; and PHILIP E. MANN, Scappoose, Ore., have completed all requirements for the Pastoral Colloquy Program through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and are, therefore, eligible to receive a call. —Dr. William R. Diekelman, Chairman, Colloquy Committee, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295.

JOANNA I. GELLERMANN, Renton, Wash.; MATTHEW T. DICKINSON, Traverse City, Mich.; AMY MANLEY, Fort Wayne, Ind.; LISA NEMEC, Spring, Texas; and PATTI A. MAISANO, West Covina, Calif., have submitted their applications for the Teacher Colloquy Program of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod through CUEnet. Correspondence regarding their applications should be directed within four weeks after publication of this notice to Dr. William R. Diekelman, Chairman, Colloquy Committee, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295.

ELIZABETH JOYNT, Yuma, Ariz., has completed all requirements of the Teacher Colloquy Program of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is, therefore, eligible to receive a call. —Dr. Becky Peters, Director Colloquy Program, Concordia University, Irvine, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612-3203.

JODI ANGELI, Shawano, Wis., has completed all requirements of the Teacher Colloquy Program of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is, therefore, eligible to receive a call. —Rev. Albert L. Garcia, Ph.D., Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097-2418.

KAREN TATE, Louisville, Ky.; GAIL HOLZER, North Huntingdon, Pa.; JILL ERLENBECK, Millington, Mich.; and ANNIE BUCHANAN, Portage, Mich., have completed all requirements of the Teacher Colloquy Program of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and are, therefore, eligible to receive a call. —Dennis Genig, Dean, School of Education, Concordia University, Ann Arbor, 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2797.

DONI DOUGLASS, Christ Schools, Lincoln, Neb., and ALAN RUNGE, Provost, Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, have completed all requirements of the Teacher Colloquy Program of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and are, therefore, eligible to receive a call. —Brian L. Friedrich, President and CEO, Concordia University, Seward, 800 N. Columbia Ave.,
Seward, NE 68434-1599.

Official Notices—Notice of Accreditation Visit

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., seeks comments from the public in preparation for its periodic evaluation by two accrediting agencies: the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and The Association of Theological Schools. The teams will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the criteria for accreditation during a comprehensive evaluation visit March 15–18, 2010. The school has been accredited by the Commission since 1981 and by the Association since 1968.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the seminary to the following addresses:

Public Comment on Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Higher Learning Commission
30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602

Public Comment on Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana
The Association of Theological Schools
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing, signed, and cannot be treated as confidential. All comments must be received by Feb. 15, 2010.

For more information, contact Prof. Robert Roethemeyer, Self-Study Coordinator, at 260-452-2146 or at robert.roethemeyer@ctsfw.edu.

Official Notices—Requests for Reinstatement

ROBERT D. MACINA, Denver, Colo., and DAVID H. ZIMDARS, Beloit, Wis., have applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion—Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. CHERYL ALLES, Waukesha, Wis.; DONNA (CALVIN) AUER, St. Louis, Mo.; DEBRA BIRD, Canon, Ga.; HEATHER ANN LIENEMANN, Bloomington, Minn.; REBECCA ANN MCARTHUR, New Braunfels, Texas; LINDA (MUELLER) NOYD, Richmond, Texas; and GAIL ANN SCHMIDT, Asheville, N.C., have applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion—Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Correspondence regarding these applications should be directed to the undersigned for receipt no later than Dec. 5. —Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig, Secretary, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295.

Call for Nominations/Positions

The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices for positions available at affiliated entities and Recognized Service Organizations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The deadline for receipt of such notices is the 20th of the month two months prior to the publication month (e.g., Nov. 20 for the January 2010 issue). Send notices to karen.higgins@lcms.org. —Ed.

Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai, China, seeks to fill the position of elementary school principal. Application deadline is Nov. 30. For more information about this position, including job description, qualifications, and application process, visit www.ciss.com.cn/employment, and then click on “Job Postings.”

The following institutions of the Concordia University System (CUS) are seeking candidates for positions described below:

Concordia College–New York, Bronxville, N.Y., seeks to fill the following faculty position: Biology.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., seeks to fill the following position: Head football coach.

Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, seeks to fill the following faculty positions: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Graduate Program coordinator for Education; Undergraduate Teacher Certification.

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., seeks to fill the following faculty positions: Pharmaceutical and Administrative Services (two positions); Director of Graduate Counseling.

For more information about these and other CUS positions, including complete job descriptions, qualifications, and application process, visit http://www.lcms.org/cusjobs and click on “Positions Available at Our Campuses.”

Anniversaries

The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices of no more than 50 words from LCMS congregations about their upcoming “milestone” anniversaries. The deadline for receipt of such notices is the 20th of the month two months prior to the publication month (e.g., Nov. 20 for the January 2010 issue). Send notices to karen.higgins@lcms.org. —Ed.

St. Mark, Conroe, Texas, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its present church building at the 10 a.m. special service Nov. 1. Former Pastor Herbert C. Graf, emeritus, will be the guest preacher. Helium-filled balloons will be launched and a catered barbecue will be served after the service. Contact the church office at 936-756-6335.

Zion, Norridge, Ill., will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the 3 p.m. worship service Nov. 8, with Dr. William Diekelman, LCMS first vice president, as guest preacher. The celebration will continue with a banquet. The theme is “Forever in God’s Hands.” Contact the church office at 708-453-3514.

Forest Oaks, Spring Hill, Fla., will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Nov. 15 with the theme “Our God, Our Help, Our Hope.” A Communion service, followed by a catered dinner, is planned. Dr. Arnold Kromphardt, past president of the LCMS Eastern District, will be guest preacher. Contact the church office at 352-683-9731.

St. John, Glen Arm, Md., will celebrate its 160th anniversary with Communion worship services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15. Rev. Paul Richter will officiate. A dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at the Hillendale Country Club. The official 160th anniversary date is Nov. 19. Contact the church office at 410-592-8018.

Bethany, Ewing, N.J., will celebrate its 75th anniversary with pre-service music at 3 p.m. by children, hand-bell, and chancel choirs, and a 4 p.m. service. Bishop David Stechholz will be guest preacher. A congregational dinner will follow. Contact the church office at 609-883-2860.

Trinity, Delray Beach, Fla., will celebrate its 105th anniversary at 4 p.m., Nov. 22, with an organ concert by Dr. Kirsten Hellman, the rededication of the 1904 chapel, and the presentation of the new history book 100 Years of God’s Grace.A reception will follow. Contact the church office at 561-278-1737.

Our Savior, Indianapolis, Ind., will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a welcome reception Dec. 11, a celebration gala at 5 p.m., Dec. 12, and an 11 a.m. worship service Dec. 13. Contact the church office for reservations for the celebration gala at 317-925-3737.

St. Paul, Kankakee, Ill., will begin a yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary with a 10 a.m. service, Dec. 13. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be guest preacher. LCMS Northern Illinois District President Dan Gilbert will be guest preacher May 9, 2010. LCMS President Gerald B. Kieschnick will be guest preacher Dec. 12, 2010. Former pastors will preach the second Sunday of each month in 2010. Contact the church office at 815-932-0312.

In Memoriam

Obituary information is provided by district offices to the Synod’s Office of Rosters and Statistics. Any questions about content should be referred, therefore, to the appropriate district office. —Ed.

ORDAINED

BAUMAN, HERMAN EDWARD; Oct. 31, 1926, Elberta, Ala., to June 14, 2009, Elberta, Ala.; son of Rudolph and Frieda (Herrmann) Bauman; graduated Springfield, 1952. Served 1952–1983. Ministries/parishes: Abilene, Schulenburg, Hallettsville, Texas; Alva, Okla.; Hermitage, Tenn.; Illmo, Mo.; Fairhope, Ala.; retired 1983. Survivors: Gertrude (John) Bauman; sons: Christian, Seth, Rudi; daughter: Priscilla. Funeral and interment: June 17, 2009, Elberta, Ala.

BISCHOFF, WILLIAM H.; June 28, 1932, Floral Park, N.Y., to June 10, 2009, Bridgeton, Mo.; son of William and Henrietta Bischoff; graduated St. Louis, 1957. Served 1957–1962, 1975–1997. Ministries/ parishes: Sebring, Fla.; Elmhurst, N.Y.; Bridgeton, Mo.; retired 1997. Survivors: L. Joyce (Ellerbrock) Bischoff; son: Mark; daughter: Linda Wittmaier. Funeral: June 15, 2009, Bridgeton, Mo.; interment: June 15, 2009, St. Louis County, Mo.

FREED, JOHN WILBURN; June 5, 1926, Hickory, N.C., to July 26, 2009, Sykesville, Md.; son of Rev. Frederick and Ilah (Hunsucker) Freed; graduated St. Louis, 1951. Served 1951–1982, 1982–2002. Ministries/parishes: U.S. Air Force Military Chaplin; Crestview, Fla.; Florala, Ala.; Hopewell, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; retired 2008. Survivors: Anna (Zins) Freed; son: Jason; daughter; Kathryn. Memorial service: Aug. 2, 2009, Eldersburg, Md.; cremation.

GLAMMEYER, THOMAS H.; Nov. 11, 1929, Centralia, Ill., to July 10, 2009, Houston, Texas; son of William and Emma (Koenig) Glammeyer; graduated Springfield, 1955. Served 1955–2009. Ministries/ parishes: Mobile, Ala.; Pittsburg, Pa.; Youngstown, Ohio; Houston, Texas. Preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Balgeman. Survivors: Martha (Tangman) Glammeyer; son: Timothy; daughters: Diane Muhoburac, Rachel Puccio. Funeral and interment: July 13, 2009, Houston, Texas.

GORRELL, LARRY N.; Feb. 11, 1933, Iola, Kan., to July 24, 2009, Hemet, Calif.; son of Walter and Grace (Orcuit) Gorrell; graduated Springfield, 1971. Served 1971–1998. Ministries/parishes: Hemet, Glendora, Calif.; Southern California District circuit counselor: 1966–1992; retired 1998. Survivors: Frances (Schock) Gorrell; son: Matthew; daughters: Rebecca Rawlings, Kerry Moreland. Funeral: July 30, 2009, Hemet, Calif.; interment: July 30, 2009, Soboba Hot Springs, Calif.

HAASE, DONALD R.; Nov. 11, 1946, Newton, N.C., to Aug. 13, 2009, Carmel, Ind.; son of Rev. Roland and Marie Haase; graduated St. Louis, 1972. Served 1972–2001, 2004–2009. Ministries/parishes: Inglewood, Calif.; Cushing, Okla.; Tucson, Ariz.; Carmel, Ind. Survivors: Joan (Marchhausen) Haase; daughters: Julie, Lara Sales, Alisa Duffey. Memorial service: Aug. 16, 2009, Carmel, Ind.; cremation.

HEISERMAN, HARLAN JAMES; Jan. 6, 1955, Manchester, Iowa, to June 11, 2009, Lillian, Ala.; son of Erwin and Dorothy (Fischer) Heiserman; graduated Fort Wayne, 1983. Served 1983–2009. Ministries/parishes: Crestview, Titusville, Fla.; Cullman, Lillian, Ala.; Columbia, Tenn. Survivors: Elizabeth (Suters) Heiserman; sons: Joel, Jason. Memorial services: June 22, 2009, Lillian, Ala.; July 11, 2009, Manchester, Iowa; interment: July 11, 2009, Manchester, Iowa.

JOHNSON, JOHN FREDERICK JR.; Aug. 18, 1922, Niles, Mich., to July 18, 2009, St. Petersburg, Fla.; son of John and Helen (Libbert) Johnson; graduated Springfield, 1946. Served 1946–1986. Ministries/parishes: Horicon, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Wis.; Springfield, Ill.; Frankenmuth, Mich.; St. Petersburg, Fla.; retired 1986. Survivors: Catherine (Koopman) Johnson; sons: John, Gary; daughters: Janelle Lang, Carlene Sippola. Memorial service: July 25, 2009, St. Petersburg, Fla.; cremation.

KLATTENHOFF, WILBUR HENRY; Feb. 9, 1919, Joplin, Mo., to June 9, 2009, Albuquerque, N.M.; son of George and Ella (Hoener) Klattenhoff; graduated St. Louis, 1944. Served 1944–1984. Ministries/parishes: Greenleaf, Kan.; Alamosa, Colo.; Carlsbad, Albuquerque, N.M.; Rocky Mountain District circuit counselor 1985–1988; retired 1984. Preceded in death by his wife, Alma (Meyr) Klattenhoff. Survivors: daughters: Carol Mullen, Susan Weber, Linda Parmeter, Nancy Lacher, Kathy DeLucas. Funeral and interment: June 12, 2009, Albuquerque, N.M.

MUELLER, DONALD H.; July 5, 1942, Glencoe, Minn., to Aug. 2, 2009, Vestal, N.Y.; son of Herman and Nelda (Graupman) Mueller; graduated St. Louis, 1968. Served 1968–1971, 1981–1984, 1986–2002. Ministries/parishes: Vassar, Kan.; Liberia, Africa; Vestal, N.Y.; retired 2002. Survivors: Ruth (Fedder) Mueller; son: Niklaus; daughter: Nan Mueller. Funeral and interment: Aug. 7, 2009, Vestal, N.Y.

PAYNE, CARLTON EDWARD III; Oct. 12, 1963, Royal Oak, Mich., to Aug. 15, 2009, McHenry, Ill.; son of Carlton Jr. and Barbara (Hatcher) Payne; graduated Fort Wayne, 1989. Served 1989–2009. Ministry/parish: Lake Zurich, Ill. Survivors: Megan (Nelson) Payne; sons: Carlton IV, Miles, Mitchell. Funeral: Aug. 20, 2009, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.

PEPOON, JOHN MARK; Oct. 13, 1927, Huntingdon, Pa., to July 21, 2009, Lewisville, Texas; son of Rev. Charles and Margery (Mills) Pepoon; graduated Springfield, 1961. Served 1961–1992. Ministries/parishes: Plant City, Bartow, Fla.; Tucker, Ga.; Granbury, Texas; retired 1992. Survivors: Lidia (Tertel) Pepoon; son: Jonathan; daughters: Vivian Cronk, Miriam Cronin, Jeanette Hill. Memorial service: July 23, 2009, Carrollton, Texas; interment: July 23, 2009, Dallas, Texas.

PETERSEN, LORMAN MILTON; Dec. 1, 1915, Avon, S.D., to July 11, 2009, Appleton, Wis.; son of Jedokes and Florence (Perrett) Petersen; graduated St. Louis, 1940. Served 1942–1983. Ministries/parishes: Perkin, Peoria, Springfield, Ill.; Appleton, Wis.; Central Illinois Board of Directors: 1948–1949; retired 1983. Preceded in death by his wife, Adele (Nommensen) Petersen. Survivors: son: David; daughters: Karen Johanson, Janet Hugger, Joyce Mol. Funeral and interment: July 15, 2009, Appleton, Wis.

PLITT, CARVEL VERNON; Feb. 20, 1924, Baltimore, Md., to May 29, 2009, Willits, Calif.; son of Carl and Gertrude (Ege) Plitt; graduated Springfield, 1952. Served 1952–1954, 1968–1972, 1981–1991. Ministries/parishes: Del Rio, Texas; Tonasket, Republic, Oroville, Wash.; Chester, Greenville, Ukiah, Calif.; retired 1991. Survivors: Ethel (Novak) Plitt; son: Peter; daughters: Glori, Joy. Memorial service: June 19, 2009, Laytonville, Calif.

POTRATZ, KENNETH JOHN; May 29, 1934, Shawano, Wis., to July 24, 2009, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; son of Rev. John and Ida (Jossi) Potratz; colloquy 1967. Served 1968–1999. Ministries/parishes: Sussex, Wauwatosa, Wis.; retired 1999. Survivors: Eleanore (Arndt) Potratz: sons: Timothy, John, Thomas. Memorial service: July 30, 2009, Brookfield, Wis.; cremation.

SCHOLZ, HARRY GUSTAV; Oct. 2, 1921, Berlin, Germany, to July 9, 2009, Portland, Ore.; son of Hermann and Margareta (Bachmann) Scholz; graduated Springfield, 1956. Served 1956–1988. Ministries/ parishes: William Penn, Texas; Thermopolis, Wyo.; Orange, Calif.; Pleasant Hill, Portland, Ore.; Seattle, Wash.; retired 1988. Preceded in death by his son, Steven. Survivors: Hildagard (Paustian) Scholz; son: Ronald; daughter: Pamela Humpart. Funeral: July 16, 2009, Sherwood, Ore.; cremation.

STOLL, HENRY LOUIS; March 20, 1928, Memphis, Tenn., to July 6, 2009, Jonesboro, Ark.; son of Alfred and Laura (Jones) Stoll; graduated Springfield, 1963. Served 1963–1991. Ministries/parishes: McGregor, Creston, Schaller, Iowa; Hooper, Neb.; West Memphis, Ark.; Memphis, Tenn.; retired 1991. Preceded in death by his sons, Alfred and Grant. Survivors: Ruth (McGee) Stoll; sons: Paul, Mark. Memorial service and interment: July 9, 2009, Paragould, Ark.

WAGNER, CHARLES EDWARD; Oct. 6, 1939, Knoxville, Tenn., to May 29, 2009, Birmingham, Ala.; son of Victor and Catherine Wagner; graduated St. Louis, 1965. Served 1966–1981, 2004–2009. Ministries/parishes: Wickenburg, Ariz.; Highland, Calif.; Birmingham, Ala. Survivors: son: Vernon. Funeral and interment: June 3, 2009, Birmingham, Ala.

WAGNER, OSWALD FREDERICK; Dec. 3, 1919, Terril, Iowa, to July 4, 2009, Portland, Ore.; son of Rev. Hans and Emilie (Kliewer) Wagner; graduated St. Louis, 1944. Served 1944–1984. Ministries/ parishes: Hobson, Great Falls, Harlowton, Hardin, St. Xavier, Bozeman, Mont.; Salem, Portland, Ore.; Montana District circuit counselor: 1950–1959; retired 1984. Survivors: Dorothy (Klepatz) Wagner; son: Mark; daughters: Linda Schmoldt, Gretchen Rist, Christa. Funeral: July 17, 2009, Portland, Ore.; cremation.

VOLMER, ALFRED FRANK; June 22, 1920, Draper, S.D., to April 14, 2009, Sacramento, Calif.; son of Frank and Mary (Rubin) Volmer; graduated Springfield, 1946. Served 1946–1983. Ministries/parishes: Waco, Neb.; Willows, Fresno, Rancho Cordova, Los Gatos, Calif.; retired 1983. Preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Stoltz) Volmer, and his son, Richard. Survivors: sons: David, Phillip, Steven. Memorial service: May 2, 2009, Fair Oaks, Calif.; interment: April 17, 2009, Los Gatos, Calif.

COMMISSIONED

EVANS, EVELYN LOUISE (GRIESSE); June 2, 1946, Kearney, Neb., to July 26, 2009, Bay City, Mich.; daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Bell) Griesse; graduated Seward, 1968. Served 1987–2008. School/ministry: Bay City, Mich.; retired 2008. Survivors: Richard Evans; son: Matthew; daughters: Sarah Prahler, Annette. Funeral: July 31, 2009, Bay City, Mich.; cremation.

MEYER, GERHARDT VICTOR; April 11, 1926, Elk Creek, Neb., to Aug. 10, 2009, St. Paul, Minn.; son of Martin and Elsie (Klipp) Meyer; graduated Seward, 1947. Served 1947–1993. Schools/ministries: Atchison, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; Ponca City, Okla.; Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minn.; retired 1993. Survivors: Loma (Meyerhoff) Meyer; son: Martin; daughter: Miriam Heinert. Funeral: Aug. 13, 2009, St. Paul, Minn.

OLBETER, CARLA LYNN; Sept. 20, 1957, New Kensington, Pa., to Feb. 26, 2009, Lower Burrell, Pa.; daughter of Herbert and Rosann (Uncapher) Olbeter; graduated River Forest, 1992. Served 1992–1998. Schools/ministries: Cincinnati, Ohio; retired 1998. Funeral: March 2, 2009, New Kensington, Pa.; interment: March 2, 2009, Lower Burrell, Pa.

THEMER, HUGO DAVID; Aug. 3, 1930, Kankakee, Ill., to April 28, 2009, Columbus, Ind.; son of Hugo and Violet (Bedeker) Themer; graduated River Forest, 1951. Served 1952–1992. Ministries/ parishes: Louisville, Ky.; retired 1992. Survivors: Judy (Probst) Themer; son: David; daughters: Susie, Linda. Memorial service: May 2, 2009, Waymansville, Ind.; cremation.

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November 2009 Notices