Bio: Schuh, Gerald – Rev. (40th Ord. Anniversary. – 1968)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Schuh, Agnew, Hodnik, Pinion, Malsch, Geissler, Smith, Marcott, Engel, Waldhart, Staab, Heindl, Jantsch, Peissig

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 01 Feb 1968

The Rev. Gerald Schuh, pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Sunday.

Dinner for relatives and neighboring clergy was served at 6 o'clock at the rectory and a mass of celebration took place at 8 p.m. The Rev. Gerald Schuh was the celebrant, Msgr. Alphonse Schuh of Marshfield was deacon, the Rev. Robert Agnew of Milladore was the speaker, and the Rev. Emil Hodnik of Abbotsford was the master of ceremonies. Other clergy taking part were the Rev. John Pinion of Colby, the Rev. David Malsch of Medford and the Rev. Ralph Geissler and the Rev. Thomas Smith of Athens.

Following the mass, Father Schuh was the guest of honor at a program in the church hall. Donald Peissig, president of the church council, gave the welcome, whichw as followed by "This Is Your Life," prepared by the school children.

Kenneth Marcott, a CCD teacher, gave an address followed by congratulations of the Ladies' Altar Society, represented by its president, Mrs. Leroy Engel. Miss Fran Waldhart brought greetings from the young people of the congregation and gifts were presented by Mrs. Bernard Staab, chief ranger of the National Society of Catholic Order of Foresters, and William Jantsch, a 40-year trustee of the church, on behalf of the congregation. Father Schuh responded and the Rev. Emil Hodnik gave a short talk on behalf of the clergy.

The evening closed with the cutting of a large anniversary cake, which the Altar Society presented to the honored guest.

A special surprise guest who came from Milwaukee for the occasion was Sr. Viola of the School of St. Francis. Sr Viola taught Father Schuh when he attended grade school in Rollingstone, Minn.

Father Schuh has been pastor of St. Louis Congregation, Dorchester, since June 1956. During his 40 years as a priest he served at St. Joseph's Ridge near La Cross, Cadott, Greenwood, Edson, Blanchardville, Eau Claire and Colby.