1957 Trinity Lutheran confirmands

Confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church 50 years ago, 28 students and their spouses gathered recently for a celebration that included worship, fellowship and a presentation of memories by Esther Gray compiled in a DVD and memories booklet. Special guests included Gordon and Lida Mueller. Gordon Mueller taught seventh and eighth grades at the school when the students attended.

A cross to honor their 50th anniversary was presented for display at the new gymnasium at Trinity Lutheran School constructed in 2006. The cross, constructed by Larry Fluetgge, also a former Trinity Lutheran student, was made from poplar wood rafters preserved from Old Trinity Church when it was torn down 25 years ago. Pictured from left were Kay Seibel Scharenborg, Tom Miller, Joyce Fiehler Miller, Mary Blanchard Gerlach, Darrell Loos, Clara Hente Chesebro, Judy Bauer Brueckner, Esther Windisch Gray, Carolyn Barks Baron, Sandra Floyd Fluegge, Ken Enke, La Verne Davis McNeely, Judy Peetz, Gordon Mueller and Darlene Loos Cowan.