Donor Stories

The call to give is compelling. Those who support Luther Seminary with their gifts of time and money can tell you what this stewardship role means to them:

Dr. E. Duane and Mrs. Marlene Engstrom We wanted to make sure that some of our present assets were set aside to benefit those attending the seminary in the future.  Read more

Lee and Mary Markquart It’s hard to say, 'No,' when God calls you to serve,” Lee Markquart said of his decision to support Luther Seminary as a volunteer. Called all throughout his life to serve his community in many ways, Lee is a member of the seminary’s Foundation Board of Trustees and the Called and Sent major gifts committee.  Read more

Dean and Theresa Klein Eagle, Idaho The church needs pastors and leaders to fulfill the long-term mission Christ commanded. We take it as our personal calling to financially support this mission.  Read more

Janet and Brad Anderson Janet and Brad Anderson have been outspoken advocates for strong, biblically based preaching. As part of their involvement with the Called and Sent Campaign, they’re doing something to ensure that need will be met. The Andersons have pledged to create the Marbury Anderson Chair for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary in honor of Brad’s father, a retired Lutheran pastor.  Read more

Gertrude Hognander Gertrude Hognander served the Lord with a song in her heart her whole life. Now she’s used the gifts God has given her to enable others to do the same.  Read more

Robert Torkelson I am a member of the Leadership Circle at Luther Seminary because I love the Church and want it to be here for future generations.  Read more

John and Eleanor Yackel Circle Pines, Minnesota Because of our respect for this institution based on the blessings we have derived from its "product" ... we have decided to invest some of our hopes, prayers, and resources at this seminary.  Read more

Charles Olson Charles Olson has served as a Luther Seminary volunteer for almost 20 years. His service is fueled by his love for the church. “I love the church and think there is no greater way to serve the church than to serve the seminary, because the seminary is the future of our church,” he said.  Read more

Al and Mary Ann Solmonson Ask Mary Ann Solmonson how she thinks of stewardship and she'll tell you it's: “Everything I am and everything I do after I say what I believe.”  Read more

Mike Diemer Ready and willing, Mike Diemer has supported Luther Seminary as a volunteer in many ways for 15 years. One of the primary ways he serves the seminary is by introducing it to potential major donors who have a deep love for the church.  Read more