Document - Historical information/data - Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church 1881-2005 125th Anniversary List of Pastors - 1/1/2005Pastors
Rev. J_N. Volkert, served for i %2 years beginning in 1880
Resident Pastors
Pastor F. Wendt
Rev. C. Robert Kaiser
Rev. C.W. Walther
Rev. P.J. Seltz
Rev. V.A. Ostermann
Rev. Berthold O. Streufert
-Rev. Herman Paul
Pastor Franklin Wesselius
Rev. Richard L Krenzke
Rev. Reuben F. Meissner
Rev. Otto Schlegelmilch, Interim pastor
Rev. Donald Wilke
Rev. Maynard Spitzack, Senior Pastor
Rev. Paul A. Bartz, vacancy
Rev. James L. Kroonblawd, Senior Pastor
Associate/Assistant Pastors
Installed
2-19-1882
4-15-1891
5-19-1895
4-4-1937
9-26-1943
8-14-1949
12-3-1950
9-23-1,963
1-28-73
11-19-78
5-6-1984
9-11-1994
2000
7-25-2004
Dr. Willard Kehrberg, Associate 9-11-77
Rev. Bruce Frederickson, Assistant, Concordia Academy
Rev. Randall Ferguson, Assistant 1985
Rev. Edward Lutz, Assistant 6- -1992
Rev. Maynard Spitzack, Assistant 4- -1993
Rev. G. Jeffrey Dobratz 7-23-1995
Pastors Contracted
Rev. Donald Stier, Assistant to the Pastor
Rev. Ralph Rokke
Teachers
Relinquished Office
1891
2- -1895
+3-18-1937
1943
1949
7- -1950
8- -1963
7-9-1972
6-11-1978
10-16-1983
7-1-1994
1-15-2000
7-1-2004
5-1-1986
7-28-1991
3- -1993
9-10-1994
1995
Christian education was a prime necessity with the founding fathers in rearing and
training their children. The first pastors taught school whenever possible. Since 1908,
over 50 teachers have served Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church and School.
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Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church, Eagan, Minnesota
1880-2005
"Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever." These words were inscribed on a
document placed inside the first church built by the congregation of 'trinity Lone Oak
Lutheran Church. These words remind us that things on earth change, expand, and grow-
when God's people seek to glorify Him through their actions. We strive to accept
responsibility to expand the preaching and teaching of God's word in all its truth and
purity.
Founded in 1880, our church has been a landmark in Eagan for 125 years. The first
church building was dedicated in 1882 and served the members for over 20 years. The
second church, plus numerous additions and upgrades have served the congregation for
over one hundred years. The beautiful stained glass windows of our church remind us all
of the peace found in Christ.
Shortly after the founding of the church, provisions were made for the education of the
member's children. We still consider teaching to be an important mission of the church.
Christ said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not the Kingdom
of God." Mark 10:14.