Category Legacy Partners

Legacy Partners: The Steinke Family

Glenn and Mary Steinke are long-time faithful members and leaders of Central, dedicated to the mission and success of the congregation. Mary was born in Superior, Wisconsin, where her father was president of a community bank, and her parents were…

Legacy Partners: Dr. H. Mead and June Cavert

Central Lutheran Church has been blessed with many faithful and generous parishioners. The late Dr. H. Mead and June Cavert are two who gave much of themselves to others, the community and the church. June Sederstrom Cavert was born on…

Audrey Grote and Mary Oelke

Travel and faith are two important themes in the lives of Audrey Grote and Mary Oelke, longtime friends who met as young teachers in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They both taught Sunday School and were members and officers of Altar Guild, Floral…

Dean and Joyce Bliss – Friends of Central Lutheran

Dean and Joyce Bliss are dedicated friends of Central Lutheran. Although no longer living fulltime in Minnesota, they have deep and lifelong roots in the congregation. Dean’s parents (Don and Bertha) were married at Central.  Dean was baptized and confirmed…

In Memoriam: Susan Stan

In Memoriam:  Susan Stan, Central Lutheran Church Foundation Legacy Partner Susan Stan, Central Lutheran member and children’s literature scholar, entered eternal life on March 21, 2018.  Born in Chicago and raised in Wyoming, Susan attended St. Olaf College, received her…

Legacy Partners: John and Joan Hagman

John and Joan Hagman met as students at St. Olaf College. John was from the Midwest, and Joan from the East Coast. John is a native of Chicago. He has deep Lutheran roots in the Midwest, as his great grandfather…

Bob Boldt: Jack of All Trades

“1928 was a big year—Central dedicated its sanctuary on April 1 and Bob was born in Faribault on November 2.” So begins Bob Boldt’s obituary, which, like everything Bob does, is unique, artistic and witty. An only child, he was…