Brunsting, Luke A. Rev. 1892-1947

BRUNSTING, DEJONG

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 10/22/2010 at 06:56:38

From the Sioux Center News of Nov 13, 1941.
Here is given just a brief part of the front page article on the death of Rev. Luke A. Brunsting
As a farmer age 24, with wife and two young daughters, and only and eighth grade education; exchanged the plow for a Book and a vision. He became the pastor of the First Reformed church in Sioux Center from 1930-1947. He and his wife Margaret DeJong are buried in the Sioux Center Cemetery.

Rev. L. A. Brunsting was suddenly called Home on Saturday morning, while preparing for his Sunday services. He was born on his father's farm in Welcome Township. As a young farmer with wife and child, the call to enter the Christian ministry was laid upon his soul. Although having assumed family responsibilities, Rev, and Mrs. Brunsting persevered the years of training, and he graduated from Western Theo. Seminary in 1926. He served for four years at Sully, Ia., after which he came to First Ref. Church of Sioux Center, Jan. 16, 1930. Through the long years of faithful and efficient service, he particularly endeared himself in the hearts of his congregation with his thoughtful visitations and development of Christian interest. He is survived by Mrs. Brunsting (nee Margaret De Jong), Frieda (Mrs. Art Vander Ploeg), Margaret (Mrs. Harlan Kneppe), and Bernard, ministerial student at Western Theological Seminary. There are seven grandchildren. His older son Lt. Albert Brunsting lost his life Jan. 3, 1943, in the European Theater. No more fitting words can be used in conclusion than the following lines from his "Forward Looking Faith" sermon, "Do not just grope through life, walk through it. Walk with a purpose."