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| Norman and Jean Woehrle have distinguished themselves in service to our country and the Lutheran Church. |
Norman Woehrle served as a Marine in the Pacific theatre, World War II. As many people know, the Marines made countless landings in hostile islands occupied by Japanese troops. Our forces used LSTs - Land Ship Tanks. Norman's job was to be the first off the ramp, holding a smudge pot blowing smoke to obscure his fellow soldiers from enemy fire. Another Marine shared the honors.
I asked Norman about the medals he earned. He laughed and said, "Oh, the usual bunch." He later worked for AT&T, and Jean worked as a nurse. They have always stood up for the truth, whether dealing with issues for patriotic Americans or problems in the Lutheran Church. When the pro-life counseling center needed help, Jean was always will to help.
They are members of Shepherd of Peace, WELS, in Columbus, Ohio.
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| The Gems volume - IX - will include the selected gems from all eight volumes. |
Volume V Completes the Gospel Sermons
The first five volumes include all the Gospel sermons in the Lenker series.
We are now working on the last three volumes, the Epistle sermons.
Little Ichabod called this "publishing at a blistering pace." That would not be possible without the help and encouragement of:
- Norma Boeckler, our artist-in-residence.
- Virginia Roberts, our remarkable editor.
- Janie Sullivan, our editor for the print and Kindle e-books.
- Terry and Lori Howell, members who worked on one volume.
- An LCMS pastor who edited a volume or two.
- My wife, who has always enjoyed helping in all publishing work.
- Bethany Lutheran Church members and friends.
