Karl George Petzke

Background

Petzke, Karl George was born on August 13, 1933 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wilhelm P. and Elsa Magdelena Kettenacker.

Education

Associate of Arts, Concordia College, 1953. Bachelor of Science, Valparaiso University, 1953. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1962.

Master of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, 1972.

Career

Associate professor, coach, athletic director St. John's College, Winfield, Kansas, 1957-1968. Pastor Grace Lutheran Church, Pocatello, Idaho, 1972-1974. Camp director Camp Omega, Waterville, Minnesota, 1974-1983.

Executive director Lutheran Outdoors Minister Texas, Austin, 1983-1999, Inland Northwest Lutheran Outdoor Minister, Coeur d'Alene, 1990-1995, professor development, 1995-1999. Pastor 1st Lutheran Church, Spirit Lake, since 1999. President Prairie Christian College Conference, Winfield, Kansas, 1961-1965, National Lutheran Outdoors Minister Association, Austin, 1983-1987.

Coordinator network grants National Lutheran Outdoors Minister Grants, 1975-1986. Circuit pastoral counselor Lutheran Yellowstone Circuit, Pocatello, 1974.

Achievements

• Karl George Petzke has been listed as a noteworthy pastor by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Golf, stamp collecting/philately.

Connections

Married Margaret Ruth Mueller, July 7, 1956. Children: David, Susan King, William.