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Obituary: Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, former president of CTSFW

The Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, who served as the 15th president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, died on Nov. 3 at the age of 88.

LCMS evangelism leader Rev. Dr. Leroy Biesenthal dies

Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.

Convention thanks Maier, recognizes newly elected Praesidium

On July 23, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison honored outgoing Third Vice-President Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier and recognized the newly elected members of the Praesidium.

Cochran to receive honor from Concordia, Ann Arbor

William D. Cochran, director of LCMS School Ministry, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., in May and plans to retire June 30.