|
History of Trinity |
Trinity officially began on Dec. 1, 1935 with the
merger of twosmall congregatons: Trinity of Deerfield
Twp., and St. Paul Lutheran of Richland Twp. With God's guidance and the leadership of Rev.HCW Bohnhoff, it was
decided that the Deerfield church building be moved to
Medford and enlarged for the newly formed Trinity
congregation. So a few farmers with 1935 technology
moved the building toward Medford, some 6 miles but
discovered that the narrow bridge crossing the Straight
River into Medford would not accommodate them. So a new
bridge was built from homemade timbers and planking that enabled the completion of the task in moving the church
to its resting location.
In 1950, the voters agreed to sell the church building
and build a new larger facility. This is basically our
present building dedicated in 1952.
Then in 1975, the congregation added on an eduational
wing containing 11 classrooms which presently house
our Sunday School.
Then in 2004, the congregation added on a larger narthex
and entry to the 1952 structure which now includes a
full size elevator, additional restrooms, and a family
room. Pastors serving a full-time ministry at Trinity include:
Rev. WC Lohrhe, Rev. Rudolf Schulz, Rev. Walter Haag,
Rev. Paul Panning, Rev. Arnold Walta, Rev. Raymond Harms,
Rev. Randolph Sherren, Rev. Joel Steging, Rev. Wayne Krohe,
and our present pastor: The Rev. Dean Rudloff. | |
