Retired minister William Paulsen a wood carving ardent
The Cedar Rapids pastor, once active in the American Lutheran synod, lives at 816 Nineteenth Avenue SW and dedicates retirement to wood carving. Since starting in 1932, he has created hundreds of pieces, including a six foot long model of St Stephen's church in Wausau, built from measurements and photos after a heart attack in 1947.
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University Hospital
Iowa City
William Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Nineteenth Avenue
Mr. Paulsen
Paulsens
Atalissa
Paulsen
Woodcarver Paulsen Builds Hand Crafted Bethlehem Model
The Rev. Mr. Paulsen created a six foot six inch model of Bethlehem and church interiors, carved entirely by hand with a choir loft, pipe organ, and detailed cityscape. He also crafts clocks, cathedral interiors, and carved boxes, starting at age 55 from his Cedar Rapids home after immigrating from Germany.
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Mr. Paulsen
Christ
Bethlehem
Paulsen
Mr.Paulsen
Wausau
Notable 1942 Returnee Pastor Passes Atalissa Church
The text notes a pastor who returned in 1942 to live in Atalissa and served there until a heart attack forced retirement. It mentions his earlier tireless ministry and the enduring lessons from his church leadership.
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America
Atalissa
Architect who studied in Germany aids New World builds
An architect who learned his craft in Germany contributed to the New World by directing the brick church project at Luana and overseeing a large addition to the church at Parkersburg, illustrating his influence on local ecclesiastical architecture.
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Cedar Rapids
Germany
New World
Kaiser Wilhelm
Luana
Elkport
Freeport
Parkersburg
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St. Stephen’s
Wis
Wette Photo
HAT Shop
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Spillville
Bosau
Schleswig- Holstein
Kel
Keller
2Nd Ave
Dial
James Olander
Jimmy
C. E. Olander
2Nd St. SE
Vern Thompsen
Phete
College
Donegal
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