Louis William Bloede

Background

Bloede, Louis William was born on August 17, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Son of F. William and Amanda Marie (Klein) Bloede.

Education

Bachelor, North Central College, 1950. Bachelor of Divinity, Evangelical Theological Seminary, 1953. Doctor of Theology, Boston University, 1960.

Career

Ordained to ministry United Methodist Church 1953. Minister to students 1st United Methodist Church, Madison, Wisconsin, 1951-1953. Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Wautoma, Wisconsin, 1953-1957, Center United Methodist Church, Saugus, Massachusetts, 1958-1960.

Founding pastor Peace United Methodist Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1960-1965.

Professor worship Evangelical Theological Seminary, Naperville, Illinois, 1965-1974. Professor parish ministry IliffSch.

Theology, Denver, since 1974. Member Board Ordained Ministry, Rocky Mountain Conference United Methodist Church, 1982-1990.

Associate Institute Gerontology U. Denver, 1976-1984.

Board directors Widowed Persons Service, Denver, since 1981, Operation Nightwatch (street ministry), Denver, 1982-1984.

Achievements

• Louis William Bloede has been listed as a noteworthy seminary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board managers Birch Homeowners Association, Vail, Colorado, 1983—1989. Vice president Aspen Condominium Association, since 1989. Fellow North America Academy Liturgy.

Member Association Theological Field Education (steering committee 1979-1981, 91-), Academy Homiletics, Association Practical Theology, Field Education United Methodist Seminary (chairman 1975-1976), Dutch North America Conference on Practical Theology, Young Men’s Christian Association Men's Club (president Green Bay 1964-1965).

Connections

Married Mary Trautmann, November 12, 1955. Children: Kirk, Paul.

Father:

F. William Bloede

Mother:

Amanda Marie (Klein) Bloede

Spouse:

Mary Trautmann

child:

Kirk Bloede

child:

Paul Bloede