Emanuel United Church of Christ pastor Sam Roethemeyer to speak at Jackson Memorial Day services

The Rev. Sam Roethemeyer of Emanuel United Church of Christ since June 1988, will be the Memorial Day speaker at 9 a.m. Monday at the Jackson City Cemetery on South High Street in front of the Jackson Frozen Food Locker. The American Legion Post 158 program begins with patriotic music by Jackson Municipal Band.

Roethemeyer, a Jackson resident, is also the president of Jackson Ministerial Alliance and active in the community in numerous organizations. He has a history of family members serving in the Civil War and both World Wars.

In case of inclement weather, services will be held at the American Legion Post 158. For more information, call Americanism chairman Dave Ludwig at 243-8361.