VETERANS OF THE CROSS HONORED
As a culmination to Pastor Appreciation Month (October), the Vinton Lutheran Home sponsored a breakfast for area pastors on November 1. Including several wives, about 24 people were present.
Recognized during the breakfast were two pastors who are residents of the Lutheran Home, and have served God's church for many years.
Rev. Ewald Stuempfig was ordained in July of 1935 and was recognized for 72 years of service. His last calling was as a part-time Chaplain at the Lutheran Home. He held this position until the autumn of 2005.
Rev. Dr. John Zimmermann was ordained October 31, 1937 and was recognized for 70 years of service. He was President of Iowa District East from 1970 to 1982. He then assisted at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Eldora for a number of years.
Also thanked for their faithful love and support through the years were their wives, Ruth Stuempfig and MaeEtta Zimmermann.
God be praised for the many years of ministry these men and their wives gave to His church! May He continue to bless these veterans of the cross as they yet serve Him.
