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Re v . H. D. Oeschger
.Mini~ter · s
Record- Jtichigan Conference
This informa tion is being gathered for historical purposes
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6- Maniage, date, place
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Wife's maiden name, birth, place
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give information
If there were subsequent marriages,
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7-Children, names, date and place of birth, vocat.ion, names of married daughters
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!f chilclr.:n have attained prominence, please give iuform:.tiotl and any other information of interest
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13-Literary productions, books writtt>n
(a)Pamphlets and other productions
14-Politir.al affiliations and offic(:S ·hdd
15- Other information that will be a~rrciated if available
(a)
N umber of miles traveled ....L-§;.~--~--c:?..
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Conversions
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Sermons prrache_c_l______lj_~------------------------
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Note:We are desirous of securing for t.hc His'~orical files of tH . Michigan Conference complete and detailed
informat ion concerning all ministers who have S<'rvcd and are now serving in the Conferenc7." The ab;;;outli~e
is intended to assist in securing such information in more or less uniform outlines. We urge t he addition on a
separat e sheet, of such other important and interesting informa t.ion as cannot be conveniently plar.ed on this blank.
In the case of men now living, the information can, of course, be only up to date. Photographs of living and
deceased minister:'~ , r!ia.rics, letters and documents of historical intrrest are earnestly solicit ed. Your co-operation
in behalf o f the Confer0nce H:istorical work will be great ly appreciated. Kindly return t he blank to the Conference Historian, W. H. Wa tson, Kalamazoo, Mich igan.
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MICHIGAN CONFERENCE
T his information is being gather..ed for historical purposes.
1-Name ....~.?.!.5?-~~....P..~....?..~.~-~-~.~!......................................................... (a) Date, place of birth..... ~.~ -~.....;Q..?-.... :!~.9.:! ............................... . . . . . .:·-······
(b) If deceased, date of death ...............= -:····························-(c) Place of buriaL _······-···-: .: .......................................................................................
2-Father's name ......$.r.n~.§t....A.~.....Q~.§g.hge..r.................................(a) Birth, date, place...P.~.Q.~.....4.,. . .J:§.Q?..l....$..~1:?.~~~g.J....MJ~g.!
3-Mother's name.....~....~-~....2~.~-?.~.~!.......................................(a) Birth, date,
place.)~~l...?..~. . .~.~§§.'......~.~-~-···········-··················-·
If father or mother were prominent give informati on on separate sheet.
4-Brothers ... Amo.s.~alifor.ni.a..~....We.sley::::-Bay.: ...P.or.t .., ....Mich•.., ....Olin.,..EN..anst.on,....lll.•.., ...................................................................
5-Sisters.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Names and places of 1·esidence, if l iving, will be appreciated.
6-Marriage, date, place........J:~m.e.....2.2.,....l9.3.2., ....f..ar.m.ingt.on., ....Ka.n.s.a.s..................................................................................................................................
(a) Wife's maiden name, birth, place..Mg9..e.J... A.~....f.~.s ....J."!!;\.Y.....?..7..,.... J9.Q.9....~....G.w.:!lm-.mg~..s.... ~P.,§g_~ ........................
If there were S1tbsequent marriages, please gi ve information .
7-Children, names, date and place of birth, vocation, names of married daughters
(a)...Qar.ol....L..e.e.., .... O.c.t..•...l2.,....l9.33.:::9.uQJ.e.t .t.e.,....... Residence ....:M.r..s.•....C.a r.o.l ...Whitehur..st.,.....M.iami.,....f.l.a.•..................
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(b>-·D-oct-or4·-g···Wife··································-············································· Residence ...............................................................................................................................................
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(d)..D.o.nn.a. ...B..•.., .... J.u.ly:...l8.,....193.7.:::Mo.Dr.o.e., ....Mic.hResidence ....S.~ud.e.nt.~....Nor.t.h. ... C.e.nt .r.9.,l ... G.o.lle.ge..,....Ng.p_e.r..~...
(e).................................................................................................................................... Residence ............................................................................~~-~-~ -~.....~:.~..~.............................
(f) .................................................................................................................................... Residence ............................................................................................................................................... .
If children have attained prominence, please give i1tformation and any other information of i nterest.
8-Education-schools attended. Give names and locations
Mich.
(a) Rural schools....Ki.J~~gb....~J.~m~n1f..~Y.,...._....(b) High schools........N.9r..~.9.....0.e.P.~.r..~J....9.9.JJ:~g~.....J\.~.~4.~~-~-···Ill.
(c) College ....N.Qr..~h....Q~.~.r.-~J.....99J.!~.g_~h..JJ.±.!! ...-..(d) University ....N.Qtlffi!e..~.~~.r.P.:..t...-~.@..§~Q.~.J.....J;.bt~......................
(e) Seminary ....E....T..aS.•..~....N.ap.e:r.v.ill.e., .... Ill.............(f) Degrees held ....B.•A.•.., ...B...D.....................................................................................
(g) Correspondence courses.....-::-_................................................................... -························-······························································-···············-·········································-···9-Christian experience and training
July, 1917
(a) Conversion, when, where, under whose labors...KUmanagh., ....E...U..B.•.....Ohur.ch1-···Rev..•.....Cha.s......Kote.skey...
(b) Religious training ........Ki.~.~gh...$..~.$..!u....X..•.P..~ A.!..,....N9.r.t.h....G.e.n~.r.~l...Q.Ql~.g~.. J~.P..4....§~m.W.~................................
(c) United with church, when, where......K.i.~gAgb,... ~-~.U..tt.a.•.., ....S..e.pt.....,.....l 9.l .7...........................................-....................................................
(d) Offices held in local church ...$..~.g........!..•.P... A.t..J....T.r.~M.•....$...,.$..u ....T.ghr...•.....$...,.$..............................................................................................
10-Ministry
(a) Vocation before entering the ministry .........F..~r.~r................._...................... ...................................................................................,....................................
(b) Call to ministry, when, where experience....A~•.....l9.l.6.,~ ....5.aY.....$.hor.e.... P..gr.k..As.s.e.mb.ly.~.....S.e.biDY.a.ing.JMich •
.V.P.:.~.~!': ...~h~...P.~.~.~h;!,P.,g___qJ....~.7.:~J~.~.QP......~.Q00 ...$...! ....§.1!.~...........................................- .........................................................................................................•.....
Use addi tional sheet of paper if necessary.
(c) Recommended by Congregation.....Ki),~.Mgh...........................................................................................Pastor.R~.Y.tt.....O.tt....$.9.t..e..~.~~Y......
(d) Licensed, when, where, Conference..g.~_r..~~-;cy-__ _9.QP:f..! ....;I...~?..4..t.....K.;.;~.~-~g~·'-····¥.~~~....... 9..9i&y!':~~~-·················
(e) Ordination, Deacon .....M.~Y. ... J..:9.,. . .l9..3.l..................Elder........M.~Y....;U.,....J93..9................................ I tinerancy ........ l9.3l.........................
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(f) Credentials, from ..........................~····························-··························Denomination, to........................=~·············································································
Also Conference
11-Pastorates held, when, where....................(~.~~----~:.~....~-~-~~~.L
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12-0ffices held in Conference..M.e.mb.e.r....B.d.•.....of....C..•.E.•.., . M.e.mP.~r......of.....MJni.;?.:t.~;r;j,_d.{~.J,S ...T:r~J;p.mg...&M.~tq_h)..! .....9.9..¢.:.!.J....
Also other denominati o11-s, if any.
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(a) P . E. or D. S., (dates) ................ _..::... ::::.................A:t;~··di~tri~t~--~-~~~·d :···················:················································································································-·····
(b) Delegate to Gen. Conf., (dates) .............:·········: ....: ..................................................................................,........................................................................................... .
(c) Other offices, held, name, date...............- .............................................................................................................................._.................................................................
Give full lists.
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13-Literary productions, books written ......................::...::......................................................................................................................................................-........................
(a) Pamphlets and other productions............................::...::.................................................................................................................................................................... .
14-Political affiliations and offices held........................~....:::-.............................................................................................................................................................................
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15-0ther information that will be appreciated if available .....................................................................................................................................................
(a) Number of miles traveled .....-...-................................................ (b) Sermons preached.............................................................................................
(c) Conversion ........................... (d) Baptisms.-........................ (e)Weddings........................... (f) Funerals.................................................................... .
(g) Members received into the church .......................................
16-Salary, highest amount received,.$4 ., .8 00.•.0.0............year....1959.............................. lowest.........$.?..9.0..~.9.9........... year... J-.2.?2..................
17-Fraternal relations................_........_.............................::....~.................................,.........................................-.....................................................................................................-.........
18-Interesting experiences...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .
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19-Remarks...................................-................................................_................._............_...................................... _........_......................................................................................................................
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Note:We are desirous of securing for the Historical files of the Michigan Conference complete and detailed
information concerning all ministers who have served and are now ·serving in the Conference. The above outline
is intended to assist in securing such information in more or less uniform outlines. We urge the addition, on a
separate sheet, of such other important and interesting informat~on as cannot be conveniently placed on this blank.
In the case of men now living, the information can, of course, be only up t? date. Photographs of living and deceased ministers, diaries, letters and documents of historical interest are earnestly solicited. Your co-operation
in behalf of the Conference Historical work will be greatly appreciated. Kindly return the blank to the Conference Historian.
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PASTORATES HElD
Harold D. Oeschger:
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1. Sublette , Union, Sublette , Ill., 1929 - 1934
2. Erie Circuit, Erie, Mich., 1934 - 1941
3. Howell Church, Howell, Mich., 1941 - 1945
4. Waterman Ave., Detroit, Mich., 1945 - 1948
5.
St. Petersburg First, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1948 -
OFFICES HELD IN CONFERENCE
(Christian Service Training)
(Florida Conf.) - Conf. Director of/Leadership Training, Pres. Conf. Bd. of Trustees,
Pres. Conf. Ministerial Pension Socie~, Chairman, Conf. Brd. of Ministerial
Training, Member of:The Bd. of Christian Education, Bd. of Missions, Commission on Urban Church, JUdicial Committee, Committee on Conference Relations.
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The Florida Sun
CONFERENCE NEWS
Florida 'Conference of the EvangelicaL U,1tited Brethren Church
FEBRUARY, 1966
Vol. V
A BEGINNL"NG -
NOT AN ENDIN&
This !s tJhe personal feeling of Rev.
Oesch ger regarding h is minist.ry and
r e tirement. Th l~ c rigL:! ,:l !lnpetus to
the ca!i to the S t. Pe te:-sburg Cht!rch
was given by ~:r" e General Board of
Missions and Chnrch Ex tension, t hru
Dr. U. P. Hovermale. In or about the
firs t; of Sep t~·m u c r, 1918, lVIrs. Oeschger
assum ed du tie;; in our Yr: or City Mission School ::.s t he ! ~ :-st First Gra·d e
teacher. She W li.S comro ::- ~ ab ly hou sed
in a remodeled g :unge, which was
shared by the Oesch ge!··s youngest
daugh te r, Donna. Rr:v. Oe;;chger then
immediately closed the many inciden tals in Detroit, Mch~gan wbich
goes with a Pastor le av~n g one field
of labor and going to ::mo~h er. lie r eceived his appointment through t he
Gener al Board of MiJsions together
with Bishop Showers and Conference
Superinten dent Dr. N. H . McAllister .
ful and loyal to his own denominaIt is inte resting t:-· ~'0 !::: t!1:U.. t'b-~ tlol~- o<> t 0U1)perate d in innP.r - fni tll
first congregation, which m et in the movements. This was evidenced by
parsonage, consisted of eight p eOple. active participation in the Uni ted
The Fil'St Unit was very soon t here- Chu1·ches of St. P etersburg, Ministerafter dedicated (March, 1949). The ial Association a nd t h·e State Council
work was most in terestin g, challeng- of Churches. He hi ghly revered the
ing and rewardin g as they moved from National a nd World Council of
one building step to another. The Churches. This no doub t was g enerSanc tuary was dedicated in March, ated and inspired by his association
1953. The Educational Building Was with one of his beloved bishops, namededica ted Oc tober, 1958. The congre- ly, Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, who is
gation did not at any time make any currently P1·es iden t of th e Nation al
great phenomlnal growth in mem- Council of Churches.
bership. Rather it was slow, steady
Beginning March 1st, Rev. Oeschger
bu t progressive. The record r eveals will be retiring from t he active minthat the congregation began wi th 13 is try as recommended by his doc tors,
Charter Members and now has and will be launching on a period of
reached the number of 809. (This in- r elaxation from his duties which he
cludes 40 Affilia ted m embers).
plans to enjoy a t the Suncoast Manol",
In the w ords of Rev. Oesch ger: "the a retirement home in St. Petersburg.
privilege of la.boring with this con- This home is located near his man)'
gregation has been not only iltller- fr iends and former co-workers in the
esting bu t very, very under5tandlng work of th e Church.
and rewarding". During sever al per"A. Beginn ing and Not an Ending."
iods of illness on the part of bot h of This is the inner h eartbeat with which
the Oesch gers and the Home-Going Rev. Oesch ger enter s this n ew chapof Mrs. Oesch ger, th e e n tire church ter in his life. Truly we may say, as
extended tender and loving care. He our Master sh all someda y say to His
states that h e h as received much true followers, "Well done thou good
more
from his congregation t han and faithful servant."
h e was able to give in re turn. HowWe shall greatly miss his presence,
ever, h e also says that he has tried
to be a good and faithful servant, of guidance and influence. His con:;umthe Gospel a.> h e min istered, no t only !n g p assion is that t he work ana p roto th e m embersh ip of his church bu t gr a m of the church sh all continue to
also to h is many other friends.
grow into the image which God has
Rev. Oeschger was not only faith- destined it to become.
Should you go first and I remain
To wulh th~ road alone.
I'll liL•e in memory's garden, dl'ar,
With happy days we'l.le hnou;n.
In Spring I'll wait for roses red,
When fades the lilac blue,
In ear/f.! Filii when brou:n ll'aL'£5 call
I'll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first and I remain
For battles to be fought,
Each thing you've touched along the u;ct1
Will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice, I'll sec your smth,
Though blindly I mat/ grope,
The memory of your helping hand
Will buoy me on with hope.
Should you go first and I remain
To finish with the scroll,
No length'ning shadows shall creep tn
To mahe this life seem droll.
\Vc'u~ known so much of happiness
\Ve'ue had our cup of joy,
And memory is one gift of God
That death cannot destroy.
Should you go first and I remain
One thing I'd have you do:
Walk slowly down the path of death,
For soon I'll follow you.
I'll want to hnow each step you take
That I may walk the same,
For some day down that lonely road
You'll hear me call your name.
BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER
MABEL A. OESCHGER
BORN
JULY 27. 1909
CALLED HOME
AUGUST 4, 1965
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FIRST EVANGELICAL UNITED
BRETHREN CHURCH
SATURDAY. AUGUST 7, 1965
11:00 A.M.
S~ PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
OFFICIATING
OR. WILLIAM HAWK. ASSISTED BY
CONFERENCE MINISTERS
PALLBEARERS
COLLEAGUES OF REV. OESCHGER
PLACE OF INTERMENT
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
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3519 M exico Slreel
P illsbu rqh, Po. 15212
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~SCHGER, llffiS. lilA BE L A. - Mrs.
l!lfable A. Oeschger, age 56. wile of
Rev. B. D. Oeschgcr, pastor of F ir st
Evangelical United Brethren Church,
g~rt~t~~s~~;~~y.die~ 15 ~n s~~'*;.,~ter,~
two daughters, Mrs. Dr. J ames R. ll
Whitehurst, Bowling Green, Fla.,
Mrs Harold E . Wagner, Lombard,
Ill .; five grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. John Hornback, Napervllle, Ill .,
Mrs. Hemy Bodenhausen, Cummings,
Kans.; two broUlers, Artlutr and ,Fred
Fuhrman, boUl of Cummings. Friends
may call at Rhodes West Chapel, 900
49th St. North, Frida,Y. Funeral serv·
ices Saturday mornmg, Aug. 7, 11
a.m., First E. U. B. Church, 5th Ave.
& 27th St. NorUl, St. P etersburg. In
lieu of flowers contribut1ons to Fl.rst
E. IJ, B. Church,
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Oeschger, Harold D.