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Rev. Edward Graumann
Rev. Edward Graumann was called to fill the role of pastor after the death of Rev. Conrad J. Wagner in November 1934. After a short interim role as pastor served by Rev. A. Richard Schmalle, Rev. Graumann was installed as the pastor at the Brethren Church in March 1935 and he continued as pastor until August 1944.
The Rev. Graumann was born in Harvey, North Dakota on February 26, 1900, the son of Frederick and Julia Graumann. Edward was baptized as infant and confirmed as a Christian in his youth.
Edward was united in marriage with Elsie Delabarre on June 13, 1923 at Redfield, South Dakota. The day of his marriage was also the day of his ordination into the Christian ministry.
After his graduation from the Theological Seminary of Redfield, he and his wife served churches at Tacoma, Washington from 1923 to 1927, Alpena, South Dakota from 1927 to 1933, a second term in Tacoma from 1933 to 1935. After his service at the Brethren Church Portland ended in 1944, Rev. Graumann was called to Fort Morgan, Colorado to serve as pastor of the Christ Congregational Church. In 1946, he was chosen as Pastor‑at‑large, and served the General Conference of German Congregational churches very faithfully for twenty years, until his retirement in 1966. During this time his residence was in Portland where they owned their home.
Rev. Edward Graumann died on July 27, 1968 in Washington State while on vacation there. His memorial service was held at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland where he was interred and rests in peace.
The Rev. Graumann was born in Harvey, North Dakota on February 26, 1900, the son of Frederick and Julia Graumann. Edward was baptized as infant and confirmed as a Christian in his youth.
Edward was united in marriage with Elsie Delabarre on June 13, 1923 at Redfield, South Dakota. The day of his marriage was also the day of his ordination into the Christian ministry.
After his graduation from the Theological Seminary of Redfield, he and his wife served churches at Tacoma, Washington from 1923 to 1927, Alpena, South Dakota from 1927 to 1933, a second term in Tacoma from 1933 to 1935. After his service at the Brethren Church Portland ended in 1944, Rev. Graumann was called to Fort Morgan, Colorado to serve as pastor of the Christ Congregational Church. In 1946, he was chosen as Pastor‑at‑large, and served the General Conference of German Congregational churches very faithfully for twenty years, until his retirement in 1966. During this time his residence was in Portland where they owned their home.
Rev. Edward Graumann died on July 27, 1968 in Washington State while on vacation there. His memorial service was held at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland where he was interred and rests in peace.
Sources
"Brief History of The Brethren Congregational Church." Evangelical Congregational Brethren Church. Trans. Joanne Krieger. Portland, OR: 2000. 1-6. Print.
Eisenach, George J. A History of the German Congregational Churches in the United States. Yankton, SD: Pioneer, 1938. 285. Print.
"Obituary for the Reverend Edward Graumann." The Christian Fellowship Messenger, November 20, 1968. Winnipeg, Canada.
Eisenach, George J. A History of the German Congregational Churches in the United States. Yankton, SD: Pioneer, 1938. 285. Print.
"Obituary for the Reverend Edward Graumann." The Christian Fellowship Messenger, November 20, 1968. Winnipeg, Canada.
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