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In MemoriamRev. Lynn Hanson Luthard’36, Paynesville, Minn., died inSeptember; he was 90. Aftergraduating from AugsburgSeminary in 1939 (also the almamater of his father, the Rev.Louis T. Hanson ’11), he legallychanged his name from LuthardE. Hanson, and was laterordained as a pastor in Fortuna,N.Dak. Prior to his retirement in1979, he served parishes for over65 years, including those inWisconsin, Minnesota, NorthDakota, and Iowa. He served asan interim and supply pastor fornine years after his retirement.He was preceded by his wife of62 years, Thelma, who died justfour months before Lynn, and byhis daughter, Grace MooreMeske, who died at age 48. He issurvived by two daughters, Lois(Charles) Anderson ’65 andTwila (John) Edmunds ’71; sixgrandchildren; and one greatgrandson.Rev. Martin D. Larsen ’45,Fargo, N.Dak., died in June; hewas 81. After his ordination in1951, he served parishes inNorth Dakota, South Dakota,Minnesota, Idaho, Washington,and Oregon. He recently servedas visitation pastor at FirstLutheran in Fargo from 1988-1996. He is survived by his wife,Marguerite (Greguson) ’45; sixchildren; and eightgrandchildren.Rev. Olin “Ole” Nordsletten’49 died in February after a longillness. He was pastor of Princeof Peace Evangelical LutheranChurch in Kenmore, Wash., for32 years. He retired in 1987.Before serving Prince of Peace,he was pastor of Trinity LutheranChurch in Fort Atkinson, Wis.He is remembered for hisdetermination and sometimesunorthodox approach in servingothers. A sign outside his churchread: “Pray, but swing thehammer.” He was known to livethat motto throughout his life—for him prayer was importantand action was critical in makinga difference in other’s lives. Inaddition to serving at Prince ofPeace, he helped county officialsestablish the Paramount Houselow-income apartments for theelderly and disabled. He alsowrote and produced Christmasplays, performed by youngpeople both at the church and onlocal television. He is survivedby his wife, Arlett; fourdaughters; six grandchildren;and two great-grandchildren.Harold Schwartz ’49,Minneapolis, died in October; hewas 81. He served in the ArmyAir Force during WWII from1942-1945, and again during theKorean War from 1950-1951. Helater worked for the U.S. PostalService, retiring in 1982 after 26years of service. Throughout hislater years his faith in Christ andhis Jewish roots becameincreasingly important to him.He was a member of EbenezerLutheran Brethren Church andan enthusiastic supporter ofLutheran Brethren WorldMissions and Jewish Christianorganizations. He will beremembered for his specialministry of encouragement toothers. During his life he sentout thousands of cards andletters letting people know thathe was praying for them and thathe appreciated them and theirwork. He is survived by his wife,Carol; a daughter, Linda (DeanBengtson); and two grandsons,Joshua and Christopher.Rev. Erling Carlsen ’50, EauClaire, Wis., died in August fromacute leukemia; he was 77. Heserved in the U.S. Navy,stationed at the Great LakesNaval Base from 1945-1946. Heserved parishes in North Dakota,Wisconsin, and Illinois. He issurvived by his wife, Beverly;five sons; and ninegrandchildren.Veola Y. (Soberg) Ellingboe’50, Lakeville, Minn., died inJune; she was 74. She served as amember of the AugsburgAssociates. She is survived byher sons, Rev. Craig (Mary),Randy (Lynn), and Bradley(Karen); nine grandchildren; andone great-grandson.Rev. John Miskowiec Jr. ’58,Mounds View, Minn., died inJune at Mercy Medical Centerduring a surgical procedure; hewas 68. He served Lutherancongregations in Kansas andMinnesota for over 36 years,including 29 years at AbidingSavior Lutheran Church inMounds View; he retired in1998. He is survived by his wifeof 42 years, Linnea; two sons,John III and Allen (Lisa); andfour grandchildren.Rev. Lewis John Sundquist II’62, Sturgeon Lake, Minn., diedin September; he was 72. Afterserving in the U.S. Navy, hebecame a radio broadcaster inMinnesota, Texas, Michigan, andOhio. In 1965, he became anordained ELCA minister andserved parishes until hisretirement in 1993. Recently, hehad become pastor emeritus ofNorth Emanuel Lutheran Churchin St. Paul, his childhoodchurch. He is survived by hissons, Lewis John III ’88(Gretchen) and Martin Laurence’93 (Melinda).Archive photoAUGSBURG MILESTONESIris Burlock ’94 MSW,Farmington, Minn., died inSeptember; she was 51. Iris madea difference in the lives of manychildren while working as asocial worker for HennepinCounty Children and FamilyServices. She is remembered forher spunk, warmth, andcompassion, and was loved bymany friends, co-workers, andclients. She is preceded in deathby her parents Amelia andPhillip Burlock; she is survivedby her sister, Ellyn (Lou)Romano; a niece, Nicole; lifelongfriends Barbara Higens and BillW.; family members Vickie Bergand her sons Joe (Mandy) andDerrick; and a granddaughter,Emma.Dr. Paul LeRoy Holmer, St.Anthony Village, Minn., died inJune; he was 87. He was theNoah Porter Professor ofPhilosophical Theology at YaleDivinity School. He also taughtat Augsburg, Gustavus AdolphusCollege, and for 14 years at theUniversity of Minnesota. He issurvived by his wife of 60 years,Phyllis; a daughter, LeannaWren; two sons, Jonathan(Cathy) and Paul (Suzanne); anda granddaughter, Nayla.November 8 marked the 70th anniversary of the first annualAugsburg Alumni Association banquet.40Fall 2004