German Methodist Church - Rochester

 

The German Methodist Church.—This church was organized in 1856 by Rev. F. Groechtenmeir; Rev. Thalenhorst and Rev. F. Hermsmeir preached alternately for a few years. In 1862 the latter-named gentleman moved to Rochester and erected a parsonage.

Rev. H. Boetcher was the next pastor, then came Rev. A. Lamprecht, during whose pastorate a church building was erected in 1867.

The first members were father and mother Young, Lathwesen, Marquardts, Bennecke and Sailers. After the church had been erected Rev. A. Roth was chosen pastor, next came Rev. A. Mueller, who was followed by Rev. W. Buckholtz.

Rev. Hoerger and Rev. H. Schmitger have also acted as pastors.

In the fall of 1882 Rev. H. Roth was again chosen pastor. There are now about 100 members in the circuit. The church building cost $2,000.

 

Source:

The History of Winona and Olmsted Counties, 1883

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