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Norman Dietrich Kretzmann

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Norman Kretzmann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2009.

Kretzmann, Norman Dietrich Age 91 of Minneapolis, died on November 13, 2009. He was born on August 22, 1918, in New York City, the eighth child of Dr. Karl G.H. Kretzmann and his wife, Thekla. He received his Master of Divinity degree at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He was Ordained into the Holy Ministry on his 25th birthday in Redeemer Lutheran Church, Orange, NJ. He served as Pastor of Clifton Lutheran Church in Marblehead, MA for 21 years, and was Pastor of Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis, MN from 1964-1981. After retiring from the parish ministry he served as Director of Church Relations for Lutheran Social Service of MN for 13 years, during this time visiting over 700 Lutheran pastors and churches in the greater metro area. He also founded the METRO LUTHERAN newspaper. He was especially interested in inter-Lutheran and ecumenical affairs and served on committees of Lutheran-Catholic Dialog and Lutheran-Episcopal Dialog. He was preceded in death by parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters: Otto Paul, Adalbert Raphael, Edwin Martin John, Martin Luther, Justus Paul, Thekla Eisentrager and Anita Stumpf. He is survived by wife of 65 years, Jeannette; daughter, Kathleen Anne Dusek (David); sons, Timothy John Kretzmann (Jane), Andrew Paul Kretzmann (Jane); grandchildren, Angela Joy, Matthew William and Rachel Sarah. Private interment at Lakewood Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2pm at CHRIST CHURCH LUTHERAN, 3244 34th Ave. So., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Christ Church Lutheran (Endowment Fund) or Metro Lutheran Newspaper, 122 W. Franklin Ave., #206, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Ave. So. 612-724-3621

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Susan Troupe

November 20, 2009

I moved out to New England in 1979 and haven't seen Pastor Kretzmann since my father's funeral in February 2004, but he has a long history with our family.

He officiated at my first wedding in 1970. He also officiated at both of our parent's funerals (1982 and 2004) as well as at three of our four grandparents’ funerals (1986, 1994, and 1996).

I was confirmed by Pastor Buege, who preceded Pastor Kretzmann, but the rest of my siblings (Louise, Curt and Doug) were confirmed by him.

I remember him as a very kind and gentle person who knew how to comfort us while we mourned and helped us to rejoice during times of celebration.

My sincere condolences go out to his family, relatives, friends, and congregates. We are thankful for the long life that he had which enabled him to serve the Christ Church Congregation as well as other groups and individuals throughout the country. Pastor Kretzmann was a great servant of God and a wonderful human being. He will be missed.

Alida Adams

November 20, 2009

Pr. Kretzmann baptized me and confirmed me. He was a gentle soul. He was always so kind. It was a blessing that he was a part of our lives.

November 18, 2009

We were honored to know 3 generations of the Kretzmann men. Pastor Kretzmann and Jeannette would grace our church each Sunday with smiles and a joyful greeting of "Peace be with you". Shaking his strong hand was a sincere pleasure. His values of faith and family were so important to him as we could all see when he would talk about each of them. Tim and Jane were are neighbors in South Minneapolis and Matt went to pre-school with Jason. Pastor "K" has left a wonderful legacy. I will miss his bowtie, wonderful smile and words of inspiration.

Mick and Renee' Bergquist

Kathy

November 18, 2009

We love you Dad!

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Kathy

November 18, 2009

We love you, Dad!

November 18, 2009

I haven't seen Pastor Kretzmann in many many years, but he was my childhood pastor at Christ Church Lutheran, my confirmation teacher and he officiated at my wedding in 1979. I have vivid memories of him; his wisdom, serenity and subtle sense of humor were inspirational. The sphere of his influence in the local community and the wider faith community must be significant. My condolences to his family. One has to feel gratitude for such a long life so well-lived.

Ann Zenk Croaston

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