My wife is a Jessen from Minnesota. She has a brother who married a Luepke from St. Louis, who happens to have today’s birthday girl in her family tree. There were a few times during my married life when the Jessen’s would have family gatherings and the spouses of the Jessen siblings would gather as … More Oscar and Ada – St. Louis Schmidt’s
I will not relate the story of a birthday boy or girl today. Nor will I relate the story of a couple’s anniversary. Instead, I will be honoring the date that one of our cherished local congregations was established. I guess you could call it either a special birthday or a special anniversary. I will … More Zion, Longtown’s 125th
Pastor Otto Hueschen was blessed to have the opportunity to unite his daughter, Magdalena, and the man who taught at his Lutheran school in marriage. The event occurred on this date in 1909. The groom was named Louis Luepke, or as the Germans would say, Lehrer Louis Luepke. Around here, these surnames would be pronounced … More Lehrer Louis Luepke + Miss Hueschen
Yesterday’s story was about how on two separate occasions, Rev. O.R. Hueschen became a father during the very busy Christmas season. In 1901, this same pastor agreed to perform a marriage ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church in Uniontown on Christmas Day. Now keep in mind, not only had Rev. Hueschen prepared for several worship services … More Noel Nuptials
A typical Lutheran pastor works very hard during the Christmas season, especially on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This year, it is even more challenging because the Fourth Sunday in Advent also occurs on Christmas Eve. Today I will tell the story of a pastor’s wife who had her own version of labor on two … More Pastor’s Wife Gives Birth on Two Christmas Eves
Matthias Wukasch died on March 19th in 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was buried in Frohna, they put a portion of Daniel 12:3 on his tombstone. Daniel 12:3 reads as follows: “And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like … More He Shines Like a Star
When I was much younger, there was a cartoon titled Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales. Today we have the tale of Tennessee Telle. Josephine Tennessee Telle was born in Uniontown, Missouri on July 11, 1869. The Telle family had arrived in America in 1849 and settled in Perry County. Ten days before her 29th birthday, … More Tennessee Telle and Her Tale
