In just a few weeks, St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church members will celebrate its180th anniversary with a program entitled ‘Voices of the Past - In Faith and Fellowship for 180 Years.’
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From left are Heath Hisel, Bob and Marie Gieseke, Joyce and Dane Hisel. Bob and Marie are the parents of Heath and Joyce. Through Bob, the family are descendants of the small group of immigrant pioneers who founded the church. The stained glass and painted window in this photo is of great significance to the church members. This beautiful window replaced the original double door of the church in the 1940s.