1899 - 1904 Rev. Bernt B. Reitan Reverend Reitan, had come to this area to farm, having given up an active ministry due to health concerns. But, since he was one of the founders of the church, and the church did not have a minister, he agreed to serve as the pastor until 1904. Reverend Reitan was born in Norway in 1855. He was married to Josephine Erickson in 1882 and they had five children. Reverend Reitan attended and was ordained for the Huage Synod Seminary in Red Wing, Minnesota. 1905 - 1905 Reverend John H. Hanson Resigned in July 1905 - 1910 Rev. Dr. Claus Morgan Reverend Morgan also served as Kanabec County Superintendent of Schools. He traversed the county with his team of horses and buggy to serve the needs of the schools and congregation. With his interest in education and professional skills, the congregation launched a six-week summer parochial school. 1910 - 1916 Rev. Ole Hustoft The Reverend Ole Hustoft, a young, unmarried seminary student from Augsburg was called and accepted the pastoral leadership of the two congregations. In this area, Reverend Hustoft rode a bicycle from town to church. He traveled by train from Mora to Sandstone to conduct services for the St. Ansgar Congregation. Reverend Hustoft had musical talents and been engaged in music study and activities while attending Augsburg College & Seminary. In 1910 he formed the first church choir. Reverend Hustoft made an extended trip to Norway. During his trip the congregation was served by an interim pastor. 1916 - 1916 Rev. M. M. Midthum (Interim Pastor) 1916 - 1920 Rev. Theodore Jensen 1920 - 1921 Rev. John Kaale 1921 - 1928 Rev. A.L. Stowell 1928 - 1939 Rev. J.A. Pederson 1939 - 1942 Rev. Clarence Larson 1942 - 1950 Rev. Merton Strommen 1947 - 1950 Rev. P.A. Strommen (Merton's Father) 1951 - 1954 Rev. Howard J. Sortland 1954 - 1963 Rev. L.C. Kallevig 1963 - 1973 Rev. Martin J. Olson 1973 - 1980 Rev. Jerome Malak 1980 - 1992 Rev. John Bucka 1982 - 1986 Rev. Axel O. Kordahl (Visitation Pastor) 1993 - Rev. Stephen Blenkush Rev. Daphne Hoff Rev. Dean Oelfke |
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