Velda Koehler Honored at Maple Grove Church

  • Velda Koehler, right, was honored for her dedication at St. Paul’s (Maple Grove) United Church of Christ for 50 years of playing the organ for worship. Her nephew, Jon Koehler, left, presented Velda with a wall hanging he made from parts of a piano.
    Velda Koehler, right, was honored for her dedication at St. Paul’s (Maple Grove) United Church of Christ for 50 years of playing the organ for worship. Her nephew, Jon Koehler, left, presented Velda with a wall hanging he made from parts of a piano.
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On Sunday, February 18, Velda Koehler was surprised during worship service at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ at Maple Grove, when Larry Fleck invited her to come forward. In front of the church, Fleck, her long time church friend, thanked her on behalf of the whole congregation, for her devotion and service of playing the organ for worship services for over 50 years. The plaque that was…

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