The Lutheran Bible Institute
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Newsletter, 3rd Quarter, September, 2004 |
Pastor Opsal Dies at 85 | |
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Rev. Dr. Bernt C. Opsal August 04, 1919 - September 23, 2004 Rev. Dr. Bernt C. Opsal, age 85, of Richfield, MN, learned to live with Parkinson's since 1994 and died peacefully, September 23, 2004. He was the retired President of Golden Valley Lutheran College and President of Lutheran Bible Institute of Minneapolis ( 32 years ), and Executive Director of The Lutheran Bible Institute of America. He served Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, NY and served as Interim Pastor at Mindekirken, Minneapolis, MN. He was a Navy Chaplain during WWII and the Korean Wars, a member of the Golden Valley Rotary and a Board member of Lutheran Orient Mission. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Janet Frederickson ( Paul ); Peter Opsal ( Sandra ); Ruth Miller and Karen Waters ( Odell ); grandchildren, Marie Frederickson, Paul Frederickson, Jr., Kelly Opsal, Susan Waters, Sam Waters, step-grandchildren, Odell Waters, Jr. and Elvia Steiner; sister-in-law, Klara Opsal; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Nathan and Elaine Johnson; Lois and L.H. Williams; many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Tobias and Marian Opsal and brother, Rev. James Ingvald Opsal and nephews, James and Paul Opsal. Funeral Information The funeral service was held Monday, September 27, 2004, at 11:00 am at Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Avenue South, Richfield. Internment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Avenue South, Richfield, has a "Light a Candle" link on their WWW page. Donations Information Memorials are suggested to Woodlake Lutheran Church, Lutheran Orient Mission, Mindekirken or Lutheran Bible Ministries. |
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Alumni Database just about ready for "prime time" | |
Since procuring the Alumni Database from
Lutheran Bible Ministries back in
February, Larry and Ingrid have been working to:
Larry and Ingrid are volunteering their time to complete this work and have hopes of putting together an "Alumni Association." This, of course, would require some kind of income as there is no money for Alumni mailings, etc. One hope is that the "How Can I Keep From Singing" CD release (to be held in conjunction with the reunion) of all of the extant music of John Seagard's choirs at LBI / GVLC will be able to generate income toward this end. CDs will cost around $17.00 each and the proceeds will be split evenly between the "Alumni Association" and Lutheran Bible Ministries. Meanwhile, if you would like to support the "Alumni Association," then send a check or money order! Peter Lawrence Boatman 1059 Marie Avenue West Mendota Heights, MN 55118-4131 |
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Let Us Know Your Preference for Reunion Date(s) | |
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The reunion is scheduled for an "Aquatennial" week-end in 2005 - two days (if enough interest is expressed), either Saturday and Sunday, July 16 - 17 or July 23 - 24.
If you haven't already communicated your preference, then please do so either by utilizing the reunion WWW site
"suggestions" link, or mail (e- or snail-) to Larry Boatman.
Peter Lawrence Boatman 1059 Marie Avenue West Mendota Heights, MN 55118-4131 |